A Bigger View Article: What's New For Your Big Life

Sissy got the inside scoop on 2007's newest products for the home at this year's International Home & Housewares Show. Let's get A Bigger View of the products and gadgets Sissy profiled in this episode.

Chef'N Palm Peeler
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Bodum Clara Water Kettle
The crystal clear design allows you to watch your water come to a boil.  If you can't stay for the show, don't worry, it whistles to let you know when it's tea time.
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Aladdin Lunch Box
Aladdin has remade the lunch box. This lunch box is not only free of lead, it is durable and easy to customize. We're partial to the A Big Life box they customized for us. Who wouldn't want to pack their lunch in that?
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Emerilware Tajine
What is a Tajine? It's a specialty pot for preparing Moroccan dishes. The conical terracotta base allows the return of moisture back into the food for intense moist flavors, and it's coated with a non-stick interior for easy clean-up. 
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Zyliss Bottle Topper
Don't worry if you can't finish off that bottle of wine with dinner tonight. Finish it off another time - you'll never know you haven't opened a fresh bottle with this nifty item. The Zyliss bottle topper allows you to re-cork or re-cap bottles so the contents stay fresh after being opened.
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RootWorks Bowls and Vases
RootWorks bowls and vases are tree-stumps that are hollowed and dried, resulting in a one-of-a-kind bowl that brings nature into your home.
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Stanley Vacuum Bottle
With a lifetime guarantee Stanley's Vacuum bottle won't let you down. It features 100% Stainless Steel construction and exclusive Char-Vac technology for superior insulation and durability. It also makes a beautiful and unique flower vase. (We think of everything here at A Big Life.)
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Fissler Pressure Cooker and Skillet
It's a pressure cooker and a skillet. It is ideal for cooking quick and healthy meals. How do we know? Lars told us so and he's famous in Germany. Don't believe us? Watch our video.
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Hot Mitt King Oven Mitts
With these novelty mitts your kitchen will never be the same. You can choose anything from a "shopping girl" mitt to an "Uncle Marvin" mitt to add some fun to your cooking.
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Oster Fusion Blender
Oster combines convenience with versatility in their new Fusion Blender. This combination food processor and blender saves you cabinet space and allows you to choose different settings to accommodate different ingredients so that you get the perfect blend.
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Tater Mitts
Just slip these nifty gloves on and start peeling. These mitts allow you to peel vegetables safely and quickly without a knife or metal peeler. They also keep your hands clean.
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Lushlife Jumbo Cocktail Shaker
They had us at "Jumbo". This Cocktail Shaker makes up to 7 or 8 drinks and is great for entertaining and keeping the drinks flowing.
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The Banana Keeper
Perfectly ripe bananas are yours for the picking when you've got a Banana Keeper in your kitchen. This handy gadget is designed to keep your bananas fresh and prevent bruises. Besides, you just want to pluck one off when they are just hanging there like that. Watch our video and see for yourself. (Available at Walmart.)
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Silvermark Grater Tongs
Grater Tongs combine two kitchen products into one; high-quality stainless steel tongs with a built-in grater. What could be better?
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Animal House Kitchen Gadgets
Need a few more animals in the kitchen? Your dream can come true with Animal House Kitchen Gadgets. You'll find everything from porcupine scrub brushes to a parakeet garlic presses.
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Zarafina Tea Maker
It's about time tea-lovers were recognized. Whether you want a rich oolong or an Earl Grey tea, this automatic tea maker knows the difference and will brew it to perfection.
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Bissell Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Did you see that dust mite in our video? Sissy's right. It's time to step up your vacuum cleaning. Bissell's Upright Vacuum Cleaner provides a lightweight design with high suction power to make for a thorough cleaning. Watch out dust mites!
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KitchenAid Stand Mixer
KitchenAid Stand Mixer has been setting the standard for quality and style in the kitchen for generations. Not only do they mix, whip and knead everything from egg whites to heavy bread dough they also come in lots of exciting colors.
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Let us know about your favorite household product or kitchen gadget and how it changed Your Big Life. Email us or come share your ideas, recipes and shopping tips with Sissy and the rest of the Big Life community on our new message boards.

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