Preparing for the Holidays 2016

Created on Fri, 18 November 2016, 20:34

Preparing our homes and lives for the upcoming holiday season is about to become easier thanks to product suggestions from David Gregg – BehindTheBuy.com’s – Senior Editor.

BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser

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BISSELL’s Pet Hair Eraser makes cleaning up after your family’s fur baby’s a breeze – thanks to the tangle-free brush roll — so hair goes in the tank, instead of getting wrapped around the roller.

An extra-large capacity tank along with the cyclonic  pet hair spooling system, separates and captures hair for convenient hands-free emptying.  Powerful edge-to-edge suction maximizes pick up of pet hair and debris, with less passes.

The SmartSeal Allergen System traps dust, dander and allergens inside the vacuum and the washable and disposable Febreze Filters, leaves freshness and spotless surfaces behind..

The BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser is available for now $249.99; https://www.bissell.com/pet-hair-eraser-upright-vacuum-1650a.

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Honeywell Lyric Round Wi-Fi Thermostat

Staying connected with your home’s HVAC system is made easier for busy families – thanks to the Lyric Round Wi-Fi Thermostat from Honeywell – because it can seamlessly sync with any smartphone.

Customizable geo-fencing, provides comfortable temperatures when you’re home and savings when you’re away – because it can detect your distance from home and automatically raise or lower the settings.

Apple HomeKit, and Amazon Alexa compatibility make it possible to adjust the Lyric with Siri, Alexa and even your Apple Watch!

Use the custom scheduling mode to program settings for activities, like working out, sleeping, vacationing and a traditional 7-day schedule.

The Lyric also gives you Smart Alerts about your home’s HVAC system, like if a filter needs to be changed, or if the temperature have gone past a certain point.

All purchases of the Lyric Round made through the YourHome.Honeywell website come with a free Lyric Water Leak and Freeze Detector through the end of the year.

Available at YourHome.Honeywell.com and retailers like The Home Depot for $199.99.

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FragranceFilters by WhatBox

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FragranceFilters™ by WhatBox, Inc. are scented, MERV 8 Air Filters that release one of the carefully crafted scents: lemon, lavender or cinnamon, filling the entire home in seconds with a fresh aroma while also capturing dust, pollen, mold spores, household lint and dust mites. Most air fresheners contain phthalates and can aggravate respiratory ailments, but FragranceFilters™ are naturally scented and completely free of parabens, phthalates, carcinogens, terpenes and hydrocarbons. The filters are currently available for purchase in boxes of four on FragranceFilters.com or Amazon, as well as on a monthly subscription basis.

FragranceFilters are available in a variety of sizes and are priced at $29.99 for box of four (4) or a Subscription service for $10 per month.

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JURA Z6

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JURA’s Z6 will turn any coffee lover into a home-based barista!

This award winning model is the most advanced Swiss made automatic specialty coffee machine to date  – capable of providing a true — bean-to-cup experience, that’s freshly ground — not from a plastic capsule.

JURA’s exclusive barista technology, Pulse Extraction Process, brews the most flavorful espresso every time – because it optimizes the extraction time, allowing even short specialty coffees to be prepared with an intensity and aroma – like never before.

Easily prepare specialty coffees like—latte macchiatos, cappuccinos, flat whites and more — with a simple touch of a button from the large color display.

Owning this piece of functional art will be like a dream come true for your kitchen and taste buds!

The JURA Z6 is available at Sur La Table. www.Jura.com

Slingbox M2

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The Slingbox M2 provides uncompromised access to live and recorded home TV content from anywhere in the world on any personal device – including computers, tablets and smartphones – without monthly fees.

Unlike cable or satellite “TV Everywhere” apps or OTT services (e.g. Netflix, HBO NOW, etc.), the Slingbox M2 isn’t limited by geo-blocking and can be accessed and assessed in any geographic location inside and outside of the United States.

If you’re worried about missing your favorite hometown sports and TV shows while celebrating this holiday season, look no further! With the Slingbox M2, you can keep up with live and on-demand at-home content, whether you’re at a holiday party or out shopping for loved ones.

The Slingbox M2 is the perfect gift for that person on your list who is always on-the-go, as it offers free, unlimited Slingplayer app downloads on any mobile device, so users can view what they normally would at home from anywhere in the world where an internet connection is available.

The Slingbox M2 is compatible with Apple TV, Chromecast, FireTV and Roku, which means you can show your favorite holiday movies or TV episodes on any TV, at any holiday party!

Slingbox M2 suggested retail price (MSRP) is $99.99 and is available at leading retailers including Best Buy and Amazon, as well as at www.slingbox.com.

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