Daily Grommet
- Healthy Living
Drink it in: Balanced energy and rainforest preservation, all in a cup of tea
Guayusa is pronounced "why-you-suh," and it's a thousands-of-years-old leaf cultivated specifically for its unique balance of caffeine, antioxidants, vitamins and amino acids. Imparting more caffeine than black tea, but only 80% of the caffeine found in coffee, guayusa comes from the rich, shady so
- Fashion
What's this collared shirt missing? Bulk!
If you love the classic look of a collared shirt under a sweater but you're not a fan of feeling uncomfortably bulky, you're going to be thrilled with Julie Kalimian's creation, dubbed the SkinnyShirt.
- Green
Clean without chemicals: All-natural cleaners for every kind of mess.
Sage, lavender, chamomile and coconut oil sound more like ingredients in a facial cream than a household cleaner, but that's the beauty of these incredible cleaners from Better Life. More than 99% of the ingredients used in Better Life's products are natural or derived from natural, renewable resou
- Healthy Living
Immune booster: Explore the health-giving properties of elderberries
Did you know the elderberry has the highest concentration of antioxidants of any berry in the world? It's no surprise to Edie and Geo Johnston, who run the largest organic elderberry orchard in the U.S.
- Healthy Living
Handmade cutting boards from Australia fight bacteria and look great doing it.
Some cutting boards are all about form, acting as an attractive backdrop when you're serving tasty morsels. Others are all about function, designed to withstand sharp blades and discourage bacterial growth. Thanks to Kate Castle, who told us about today's Grommet, we've found some that do double dut
- Healthy Living
Find adventure in your own backyard with a DIY zip line kit
When this Grommet arrived for testing, there was no shortage of volunteers. All the adrenaline junkies in our office wanted a chance to fly through the backyard on a zip line. Sleaddventure makes it easy with its all-inclusive zip line kits.
- Green
This gift looks like chocolate but is really something much healthier
No, they're not chocolate. And no, they're not edible -- yet. But Garden Bon Bons are the sweetest garden gift we've ever seen.
- Healthy Living
Add favor to holiday soirees with organic bitters
Many of us have heard of bitters, but aren't really sure what they are besides an ingredient in old-school cocktails and another generation's remedy for unsettled stomachs. The nostalgia associated with bitters doesn't mean they're not current, however. Bitters are making a comeback in restaurants
- Healthy Living
Can your water bottle do this? ALEX unscrews in the middle
ALEX, where have you been all our lives? Where were you when we tried to pour smoothies into our old narrow-necked water bottles? Or when we wanted to add ice cubes to our on-the-go H2O? And let's not forget cleanup. Do you know how hard it is to scrub yesterday's orange juice from the bottom of a r
- Parenting
Looking for toxin-free nail polish for your kid's piggies?
Scrumptious nail polish for kids is safe and toxin-free, with fun names that sound good enough to eat. Cotton Candy or Raspberry Sorbet, anyone?
- Healthy Living
Need a lift? Make your wish and watch it fly
Remember wishing on a star? Julia Lambie has created a unique way to make a special wish - and it doesn't require a clear night sky. Her Flying Wish Paper lets you celebrate every wish with fun, whimsy and a little bit of firepower.
- Holiday Guide
Taking a spin on the party circuit? Don’t go empty-handed.
Irish mums teach their kids not to show up "with one arm as long as the other." Translation? Don't arrive empty-handed when you're invited to someone's home. We've found plenty of hostess gifts that will make it easy to arrive, arms askew, with a charming gift for your hosts.
- Holiday Guide
Size matters: Perfect stocking stuffers
Great things come in small packages, including fun games, cool baubles and clever accessories. If you're looking for unique stocking stuffers for kids and grownups, look no further.
- Holiday Guide
The best gifts for picky teens
What's the best way to figure out what teens like? Just ask them. We make sure our trusty teenage testers give their stamp of approval to all the teen products we feature. It's much easier than trying to guess what gifts might get the younger generation buzzing.
- Holiday Guide
Just what he wants? We’ve got the gifts.
He's a jolly good fellow, a true gentleman, a man for all seasons and more, all rolled into one. Celebrate your favorite guy with clever, original gifts for him. Whether you are looking for Gift Ideas for Dad, Gift Ideas For Boyfriend or B Day Gifts For Him, there's nothing cliché about these great
- Holiday Guide
Heaven: 9 gourmet desserts delivered to your friend's (or your own) front door
Here's the place to make your holiday dream desserts a reality. Step one: Behold delicious desserts online. Step two: Choose the gourmet sweets that tempt your taste buds. Step three: Have desserts delivered to your doorstep. Step four: Enjoy. Yes, it's a dream come true.
- Holiday Guide
Would you carry a personal alarm? 3 loud but awesome security keychains
It's not uncommon to feel vulnerable when you're walking alone at night, heading for your car in a parking garage, or traveling in an unfamiliar city. Today's Grommet can't promise invincibility, but it can provide another line of defense if you feel threatened.
- Holiday Guide
Give to the givers: Special gifts for grandparents
It's time to turn the tables on your grandparents. If they've done more than their share of spoiling you, you can return the favor with splendid gifts that will show just how much you care.
- Holiday Guide
Shopping for two: Cool gifts for great couples
How about a partridge for your favorite pair? Or two turtle doves for a winning twosome? If you're looking for something special for a great couple, look no further. We've found gifts for every dynamic duo.
- Author Blog Posts
Award-winning mobile data storage
LaCie has the key to portable, elegant data storage. The technology company is known for taking simple, utilitarian gadgets and giving them a design makeover. Its iamaKey data drive delivers the perfect combination of form, function and a dose of whimsy.