The Schticky!

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Vince Offer is back with another great product, The Schticky!  If Vince’s history of great products is any indication, The Schticky will be a hot seller for a long time to come.

Most simply put, The Schticky is a reusable lint roller who’s unique design allows it to be of great help in many household cleaning situations.  The special silicone roller is sticky when dry, but will wash clean of all dirt and debris simply under running water. The roller works on nearly any surface from wool, to silk, to hard flooring and even carpet.

In addition to a regular sized Schticky, customers also receive the Little Schticky and Big Schticky which just adds to the long list of functions that this quality product can perform.  The Little Schticky is ideal for simple lint cleaning applications on clothing and furniture while the Big Schticky makes quick work of messes on your hard floors and with the special brush attachment even digs deep into carpeting to get debris that your vacuum can’t even reach.

The trio of items work so well that they will instantly replace wasteful paper lint rollers, brooms, vacuum cleaners, and feather dusters.  We truly are excited about this product and what it can do.  We would love to hear your feedback on the Schticky and see how it is working for you in your own home and if you have found any other  additional uses for it.  Let us know you think about the newest edition to TvTopTen.com and The Schticky can be ordered HERE at our official product page.

And make sure to check out the always entertaining Vince in action with The Schticky

Pajama Jeans: Lounge Pants or Real Pants?

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Pajama JeansOne of the newest products to hit the As Seen on TV scene is Pajama Jeans. There has been a lot of buzz about the Pajama Jeans because they are pajama bottom fabric pants that look like they are a pair of jeans. Most people would ague that it would be silly to wear these on a regular basis, which we are inclined to agree with. However, what about those days when you are feeling sick and want to go out and get your mail, or run to the grocery store? We brainstormed some ideas for when the Pajama Jeans would be most appropriate, when you need comfort, but want to look like you are wearing more than sweats.

  • Getting your mail or going out to the store on a sick/casual day
  • Getting anything done at a hospital when metal may not be allowed in pants, etc.
  • Flying on a plane
  • Running around in a hotel
  • Walking around the park with the kids or the dog
  • Finals week at school
  • Running around your dorm room at school
  • Under your Snuggie during your Snuggie Pub Crawl

Can you offer some other good ideas for when to wear Pajama Jeans?

Nutrisystem iPhone App

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The Nutrisystem Diet Program not only offers online and phone support, but also a free app for your iPhone that you can use to plan your diet and stay on track! The Meal Planner also helps you track your weight and measurements, as well as offers a personal journal.

Here is a screenshot of what the app looks like:

iphone nutrisystem

If you are a Blackberry or Android user, don’t worry, they are also working on an app for these platforms that will be launched this year!

Nutrisystem also offers a free BMI (Body Mass Index) calculator, also available in your app store or through iTunes.

For more information about the Nutrisystem iPhone app, visit their iTunes Page.iphone nutrisystem

Nutrisystem Foods Giveaway (now closed)

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Nutrisystem is a revolutionary diet program that is not only one of the easiest diet programs to follow, but is also one of the least expensive to try! Nutrisystem advocates healthy choices and the foods are delivered right to you so you don’t have to decide what to make for each meal, and there are no calories or points to count. This has made it a huge success, and the meals are one of the better tasting prepackaged meals on the market. But, we’d like you to try it for yourselves! Enter to win a selection of some of the best Nutrisystem foods!

Here’s what the winner will receive:

  • Blueberry Muffin
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar
  • Cheese Ravioli with Basil Meat Sauce
  • Double Chocolate Almond Cookie
  • Macaroni and Cheese with Beef

Congratulations to Judith, our winner this month!

Here’s your chance to try some of the Nutrisystem foods!

Nutrisystem Foods

How To Enter?

There are several ways to enter the contest and each one will award you with 1 entry point in the contest – the more you do, the higher your chance of winning!

Comment To Validate Your Entry

Please leave a comment below telling us which entries you completed so we can tally up your points for the giveaway. If you include a badge on your blog please provide us with the URL so we can find it. Comments that say “thanks for the giveaway” will not be counted.

Good Luck!
Giveaway End Date: April 7, 2011

Grow Your Own Organic Tomatoes At Home Without A Garden

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To live a healthy, organic and green way of life a great idea is to plant your own garden to grow veggies, herbs, etc.  With your own personal garden, not only are you able to eat fresh, organic foods straight from your yard, but you are contributing to cleaner air.  However, for many people who live in an apartment or condo they may not have the room to actually plant their own garden.
Topsy Turvy Strawberry Planter
There is a fantastic option that enables anyone anywhere to organically grow fruits and vegetables at home.  You may have seen the product called the Topsy Turvy on TV; it is an upside-down hanging tomato planter that is ideal for not only those who don’t have room for a garden at home, but also for those who do.  The Topsy Turvy can actually be a better and more efficient way to grow tomatoes than planting them in the ground. Because of it’s upside down position all of the water and nutrients go straight from the roots to the fruit.  Also, the green bag planter which holds the soil creates a greenhouse effect by attracting and absorbing the suns rays while keeping the plant free from bugs and pests.

The Topsy Turvy is not just for tomatoes too.  It is perfect for growing cucumbers, peppers, zucchini and homegrown herbs.  There are even smaller versions designed specifically to grow strawberries, hot peppers and even flowers.   Even if you don’t have the green thumb, with Topsy Turvy you can grow your own fruits and vegetables while knowing you are benefiting the planet.

Infomerical Legend Jack LaLanne Dies at Age 96

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Jack LaLanne, who may best known these days for his immensely successful infomercial product the Jack LaLanne Power Juicer, passed away at the age of 96 this past Sunday.  Jack LaLanne has been heralded as the founder of modern fitness.  Beginning in 1936 when he opened his own gym complete with a juice bar and health food shop, Jack never stopped preaching about the importance of a good diet and plenty of exercise for people of all ages.

Jack LaLanne

Jack explained he grew up as an unhealthy and unhappy kid, but that his life was forever changed at 15 after sitting in on a speech about proper diet.  From then on Jack made it his mission to be as healthy and fit as possible and to help others do the same.

His life is marked by innumerous accomplishments including licensing his chain of gyms to Bally’s, launching a successful nationwide TV show and swimming from Alcatraz to Fisherman’s wharf handcuffed and shackled tugging a 1,000 lb boat at the age of 60! Just to name a few.  Jack will be remembered for his devotion to good health and his mission of helping people help themselves.  He is survived by his wife Elaine, son Jon and daughter Yvonne.

Photo courtesy of AARP.com

Weight Watchers New Point Plus Program

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Weight Watchers Point Plus

At the end of November 2010, Weight Watchers announced their biggest change in 13 years, the Points Plus program. Points Plus is a remake of the points formula that puts a higher focus on “friendly nutrition” with the hopes that it will lead to more effective weight maintenance for the millions of Weight Watchers members and all future members.

This new plan is not just another fancy name or marketing gimmick. The essence of the Points Plus plan is to dramatically change the way the whole point formulation works, which currently assigns different amounts of points to foods based on their carb, fiber, protein and fat content.

For those of you who love Fruit, you will love the new system as it encourages the consumption of fruits due to their health benefits. On the other hand “simple carbohydrates” like pasta and potatoes will be assigned negative values due to their high calorie and insulin spiking properties.

In general protein and fiber are positively valued (much like before) while carbs and fats will be negatively values. In the hopes that people will be eating more healthy choices as opposed to simply eating less food but choosing the less-healthy options.

Not only is the new Weight Watchers Point Plus program a better formulation change but also a better approach to healthy eating and food valuation.

TVTopTen is an advertising partner of Weight Watchers.

As Seen on TV Tools to Make Cooking Easier – Pita Pizza Recipe

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Pita Pizza RecipeThis recipe is a fantastic and healthy alternative to traditional pizza.  It’s also great if you’re on a diet because it fulfills your pizza craving while being much lower in calories.

Feta & Hummus Pita Bread Pizza Recipe

Tools:

  • Slap Chop (link & pic)
  • Ingredients:
  • 2 Whole Wheat Pita Bread Rounds
  • 8 ounces of hummus (regular or whatever kind you like)
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup tomato (chopped)
  • ½ cup cucumber (chopped)
  • 1/8 cup sliced red onion
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Once heated place the plain pitas on ungreased baking sheet and bake for 3-5 minutes (until it’s lightly toasted).

Take pitas out of the oven.  Spread hummus evenly over each pita leaving a little bit of plain pita showing around the edges.  Coat the edges of each pita lightly with olive oil.  Crumble feta evenly over each pita and bake for 7 minutes (until thoroughly cooked).  Remove from oven and top with tomato, onion and cucumber, and enjoy!