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Peace Pies Cheesecake – Vegan & Raw
There is a small shop in Encinitas and Ocean Beach (California) that makes my favorite vegan and raw cheesecakes. They have different ones each day but the flavors that top my list are white chocolate raspberry and mint chocolate.
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OXO Good Grips GreenSaver Produce Keeper
We purchase organic produce whenever possible. We love farmer’s markets and purchasing the freshest products from local farmers in our area. What we can’t get at the farmer’s market, we get at Jimbos and Whole Foods.
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Tag Heuer Connected Watch
I got the Tag Heuer Connected watch for Mr. Cool when it was released. He loved it! When it came out with the titanium strap, he started to drop little hints on how cool it looks. I called them and realized I can just get him the strap so he has both looks. He really…
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RH Manor Court Crystal Chandelier – Aged Pewter
Wether you are a chandelier person or not, you can’t deny how much a beautiful chandelier changes a space. If you are a chandelier person, you know that all crystal chandeliers are not created equal. I fell in love with this one but then looked around at a million chandeliers.
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Orangetheory Fitness
I am always looking for new exercise classes to change up my workout routine and keep it fun. I’m loving Orangetheory Fitness right now.
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UNREAL Vegan Chocolates
We are in LOVE with these chocolates! I am always looking for healthy desserts for my kiddos (and us). I am vegan, my kiddos eat meat but no dairy or eggs and Mr. Cool is a part-time vegan. We don’t do artificial coloring, corn syrup or ingredients we can’t pronounce.
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Vintage French Round Collection Dining Room Chairs
These chairs are stunning! We love, love, love our Vintage French Round Collection dining room chairs. They are as comfortable as they are beautiful. Unlike many chairs I’ve seen, I think they also work well in different spaces and design styles.
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Apple AirPods
The Apple AirPods are the best headphones I’ve owned yet! In honesty, I was skeptical when I put in the order. How will they stay in when I workout? Will it drop calls? What will the quality be like? Will I lose them? Where would I store their case?
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2017 Infiniti QX60
We test drove many cars in this category. We wanted a vehicle that looked cool, drove well, was safe for kids and provided easy access to the third row for grandparents, family and friends.
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Amazon Echo
When Mr. Cool first introduced us to Amazon Echo or i should say “Alexa”, I was not sure what to make of it. Sure it could answer a few questions and spell words for our little ones but I just didn’t get it.
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Kids Swatch – Flick Flack Blue Ahead
This is the coolest kids Swatch ever! We got this in blue, green, yellow and red. The watch is Swiss made, comes with a 2 year warranty, is waterproof, and Swatch will replace your battery for the life of your watch.
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Gucci Pursuit Slide Sandal
I love the design on these comfy Gucci Sandals. I’m not a fan of branded items but the combination of logo and the beautiful colorful flowers just work.
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Cleopatra Pearl Necklace by Shauna Morrison
Mr. Cool was looking for “the” gift for our 10th anniversary and this pearl necklace was perfect. We found it at the art gallery at the Ritz Carlton Maui. It’s a work of art. Pearls woven into sterling silver in the perfect pattern. I am now a big fan of Shauna Morrison and her jewelry…
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Lululemon City Bound Hoodie
This hoodie is like putting on a hug after a workout. We love the pockets inside and out.
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Bamix Professional Immersion Blender
If you don’t have a good immersion blender, you are missing out. We don’t have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen and love tools that help speed up prep time and are quick to clean. We believe Bamix has created the best immersion blender available today.
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Ferragamo Miss Vara Bow Wallet
Miss Vara Bow Wallet I have been looking for a beautiful and functional wallet that holds my iPhone 6 Plus since I got my new phone. Believe it or not…Mr. Cool is the one that found the perfect one – Salvatore Ferragamo Crossbody Miss Vara Wallet. I love everything about this wallet. It is very well made…
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Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
When the topic of camping comes up, Mr. Cool always brings up the fact that my idea of camping is staying at a luxurious resort. I have to admit that I’ve never been the camping type and am very picky about the hotels that we book for our vacations.
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Minimalist Baker
I don’t review a lot of website but I could not miss telling you about minimalistbaker.com. It’s a food blog by John and Dana – a husband and wife team in Portland, Oregon.
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Hugo Boss Madras Messenger Bag
Mr. Cool is very picky about his computers and just as picky about the bags he uses to carry them in. We love the quality of the Hugo Boss products and this definitely does not disappoint.
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Thai Massage
I’ve always believed in the amazing health benefits of getting regular massages. I’m amazed that we had not tried a Thai massage until now but it has now become part of our regular routine.
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Burt’s Bees Sensitive Facial Cleaning Towlettes
We were so happy to discover these cleansing towelettes. I love products that try to be careful of their ingredients and that’s what Burt’s Bees products are about.
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iPhone 6 Plus
I’ve always been an Apple person and am one of those people that could never be patient enough to get used to the android phone. When the bigger phones started to come out, I have to admit that I was a little jealous.
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Breville Electric Citrus Press
If you like fresh squeezed orange juice and grapefruit juice, you need the Breville Electric Citrus Press. My kids love fresh squeezed orange juice in the morning and this is the only way to do it. We have tested a lot of juicers and for citrus – it is simply the best.
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Armin Van Buuren’s Intense
I was introduced to Armin Van Buuren’s music by Mr. Cool close to 10 years ago. In honesty, I had never heard of “trance” music. We now have pretty much every one of his albums and were honored to attend his amazing concert for the first time last year.
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Forever New Fabric Care Wash
I’m always looking for a green detergent that gets dedicates clean and at the same time is super gentle. The best product I have found on the market is Forever New.
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Prima Donna Deauville Bra
With all of the fashion makeover shows, the message is consistent – quality undergarments are very important. Unfortunately, many ladies still can not get themselves to splurge on something that only a few people can see.
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Bowers & Wilkins Z2
If you need a compact wireless music system, then you need the Z2. We are consistently impressed at the quality of sound that Bowers & Wilkins delivers. The first thing you notice is the design – it is sleek, modern, understated with the normal attention to detail that we have come to expect from B…
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The Sultra Styling Iron
We’ve tried a lot of high-end flat irons over the years…some leaps and bounds better than others. In our search for the best curling iron, we discovered the Sultra Styling Iron and decided it was special enough to include in our Mother’s Day Gift segment.
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Valentine’s Day Contest
There is something special about being pampered at the spa in the Grand Del Mar Resort! It is truly an indulgence and the perfect gift for the love of your life. The Spa is one of only 30 Five-Star spas in the country.
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Tesla Model S
It’s cool to be green. It’s also the right thing to do. But it wasn’t until we test drove the 2013 Tesla Model S that we figured out how fun and exciting it could be!
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Win a Test Drive
Mr. Cool and I loved our exclusive test drive of the Tesla Model S so much that we wanted to share it! To win, all you have to do is email irene@coolstuffcafe.com a sentence or two on how you plan to GO GREEN in 2013 and you will be entered to win a “test drive”…
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Sonicare for Kids
We’ve been using Sonicare for years so we were excited to hear that there is now one specifically for kids. I wish I had a Sonicare when I was 5!
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Britax Advocate 70-G3
A car seat is so important when it comes to protecting your child. After a lot of research, we selected the Advocate 70-G3 for our little ones.
