Lately, I’ve been doing something I never, ever do: watching daytime television. I haven’t been feeling great, it’s rainy outside, and well, TV has become my new guilty pleasure.
One thing that has struck me since I last indulged in daytime TV (sometime in the nineties, when Power Rangers and Full House ruled the school), is the overwhelming amount of infomercials that seem to flood every channel. I have to admit, by the end of each one, I am SOLD on the product. These are the items I have found most compelling.
1. The Slap Chop. Because I am still too cheap to buy a food processor.
2. The Lint Lizard. Until I saw this segment, I didn’t even know I was supposed to clean my dryer beyond cleaning out the lint catcher. Suddenly, it seems vitally important.
3. The NeatDesk. This looks potentially life-changing if it actually does what it claims to do.
4. The Snuggie. Sure, it looks utterly ridiculous, but it also seems crazy comfortable.
5. Space Bags. I have actually purchased these and they are truly fantastic for saving space.
6. Miracle Blades. Because who doesn’t need a knife that can slice through a soda can?
7. Roomba Vacuum. This is a no-brainer. I need this.
8. Debbie Meyer Green Bags. As someone who hates wasting food, I am really curious to know if these work.
9. Shed Pal. My dogs don’t shed, but I’m still crazy about cool pet products.
10. The Shake Weight. Is this actually real? I have no words for this.
Have you tried any of these products? Do you have any favorite “as seen on TV” finds?
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the funny thing is our grandmother bought us a snuggie last year, it was too funny. we were laughing but we have enjoyed them a few times. but really we never really use it.
The Roomba. I so want one!!!!
P.S. Hope you’re feeling better soon! 🙂
Thanks Heabie 🙂 Wouldn’t a Roomba be the ultimate luxury?!
The Magic Bullet is hands down my favourite infomercial and therefore my favourite “as seen on TV” product. My sister and I used to sit an watch the informercial from start to finish because it is TV GOLD. It isn’t a terrible product either…(obviously I had to buy one for her due to our love of the commercial)
I had such high hopes for the BabyBullet infomercial…but alas- it is terrible.
I’ve heard different things about the Magic Bullet. It seems so handy with all the different serving sizes!
DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT get the slap chop. It does nto work. If you’re really too cheap for a food processor, go to williams sonoma and get there chopper- it’s only like $40 and actually works (kinda- way better than the slap chop anyway). But really egt a food processor. It’s fantastic.
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I’ll trust ya if you say not to get it. I’m thinking of breaking down on the new KitchenAid food processor that I keep seeing commercials for 😉
The green bags definitely work for fruits and vegetables. Tempted to try the lint lizard!!
Good to know about the bags, thank you!
Sadly, I didn’t think that the green bags worked well. I’ve always used a lettuce keeper, though, and that works really well! I have a similar ‘keeper’ for berries.
The Slap Chop. Have it, love it. Actually I have 2! (apparently that’s the only way they sell these things, in multiples)
Haha–yes! Everything on TV seems to be: “and we’ll throw in a second one, completely free!”
Like Renee, I didn’t think the green bags worked very well. And I want a roomba! Our cat rides our cannister vaccuum and it would be great, clean carpets and she’d be amused too. Win/win situation if you ask me. Have a great Wed.
You know what, the Snuggie attracts lint and animal hair and is disgusting. I mean we have one but I want to trash it. ALSO! The green bags are fantastic! And I want a roomba tooooooooooo perhaps they’ll have a two for one deal!
Remember Principle Secret skincare from the 90’s, Lara?! I wanted those products REALLY BAD!
I do remember Principle Secret! I felt about that the way I felt about Proactive in the 00’s–that my life would be saved through perfect skin. Actually, I still kind of believe that 😉
I LUV my Snuggie. Basil loves it too – when he sees me break it out, he knows it’s cuddle time.
The Roomba sucks (or doesn’t, I guess). I got one as a wedding present and barely used it.
Aww, cute about the Snuggie. As far as the Roomba…that sucks 😉
I seriously get sucked into infomercials like no other!!!
My Boy has a shake weight lol! as a joke, duh
Snuggie is worth jumping for..
What do you think of the arm pillo?
Is that the boyfriend pillow thing?! It kind of freaks me out!
Yeah, that’s more than a little creepy. I was actually thinking of this one… http://www.amazon.com/Simple-Product-Innovations-Arm-Pillo/dp/B0062BJQDS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1328149810&sr=8-1
Oh, I hadn’t seen that one! Hmm, could be interesting for travel?