Kids (and some adults) are going to write and draw where they want, and where they shouldn't.
The Jot refrigerator encourages families to interact — and you don't have to paste a board to the door to make it happen.
This fridge features a dry-erase finish on the door panel that can be used to record messages, manage schedules, draw pictures or compete in a friendly game of tic-tac-toe or hangman right on the front.
Dry-erase markers make doodles easy to erase, wiping away concerns that artwork and notes will become permanent.
Plus, with its sleek design, including rounded edges and corners, combined with hidden hinges and an integrated door handle, come together to offer a contemporary, seamless look.
"We are committed to providing appliances that simplify life and combine fun with practical features that meet the demands of everyday life," said Giulio Ambrosi, Amana Refrigeration category manager. "The Jot refrigerator's popularity in Mexico and Brazil demonstrates that the dry-erase feature is something that everyone, from kids to adults, can benefit from and enjoy."
Now available at retailers across the U.S., the Jot refrigerator retails for $550.
For more information, call 800-843-0304 or visit www.amana.com.
As more people become concerned with our earth and opt for a greener way, the new lifestyle sometimes comes with a downside of just not being very attractive.
Take the switch from incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescent light. The new bulbs use up to 75% less energy, last up to 10 times longer and produce substantial savings on your electric bill.
But try putting those bulbs into overhead lighting fixtures and you get a stark light that is unsightly to look at and hard on the eyes.
Then try adding the Lunet Lighting Cover, specifically designed as attractive covers for those spiral bulbs.
"We realized that is was environmentally responsible for consumers to replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs, but what made perfect sense in energy savings, didn't always add up to a desirable decorative solution," said Gary Bernhardt, chief executive officer of Firefly Alternative Energy Group, LLC, manufacturer of the Lunet Light Cover.
Created to reduce glare, reflect a more natural light and add a decorative touch to overhead lighting, the cover is a clip-on design that easily inserts right into the spiral bulb.
The covers come in two sizes — 3 3/4-inch and 4 1/2-inch in diameter — and are made of high-impact, heat-resistant plastic. For added the value, the cover does not enclose the entire bulb, which allows it to operate at a lower temperature to optimize bulb performance and life.
Introductory styles include frosted white, stained glass, amber Roman and deco. The suggested retail price is $3.
"The overall goal was to provide the consumer with a positive experience when making the switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs," Bernhardt said.
For more information, call 800-714-5987 or visit www.fireflyenergygroup.com.
Maggie Reed can be reached at maggie.reed@copleynews.com; 619-718-5821; or P.O. Box 120190, San Diego, CA 92112.
