I own and have used various crock pots/slow cookers, but nothing compares to the Rival 6 qt Smart Pot Slow Cooker. This is a perfect kitchen appliance for any person who does not have the time (or feel like) slaving over the oven and stove all day, but still wants to eat a hot delicious meal. With a 6 qt capacity, the Rival cooker can be set from 30 minutes up to 20 hours, and will actually go to a warm setting after your food has been thoroughly cooked. That means no more over/underdone food! The slow cooker also includes a timer display so you can clearly tell how much time you have to prepare the rest of your meal. Feeding 5-6 hungry mouths per sitting, one of the best features of the Rival Smart Pot is the removable stoneware basin that can easily be cleaned. Offered through the Dealyard.com, you can currently purchase the Rival 6qt Smart Pot Slow Cooker with a 10% off coupon! Just enter in code: PCSHAS10 at check out and enjoy a quick savings on anything you buy.

If you are tired of having to answer that same old “what’s for dinner question”, it may be time you look into buying a Black and Decker Infrared Speed Oven. Drastically reducing your costs of buying out, this infrared oven is able to thoroughly cook through meats, fish, and poultry using restaurant quality infrared technology. Instead of a microwave that only heats up the water molecules within the food, this Black and Decker Speed oven is able to cook foods fast, evenly, and with five star tastes! You will even be able to cook foods straight out the freezer without worry of burning, uncooked portions, or slow prep time. With juicy meals in rapid time, Black and Decker is even offering a free Dual Speed Chopper (a $30 value) absolutely free. This is a great opportunity for people who will be cooking big dinners for the holidays (as the Infrared speed oven cuts cooking time in half), and a great way to show off your delicious cooking skills.

The Fall Season is here, and that means football, fans, and a lot of slow cooked foods. Seriously, what’s a Sunday game without a bowl of 4 alarm chili or perhaps some pulled pork and chicken (my favorite)? In order to get that food just right, I recommend using an original Crock Pot Portable Slow Cooker. At 6 qt. capacity, just load it up with your favorite recipe and let the locking lid and timer do the rest. This is truly perfect crock pot for game day, because this particular model has a removable stoneware insert, a hinged serving lid, and a super convenient “warm” setting to keep food at the perfect temperature. Knowing full well that this slow cooker will be filled with the cheesiest, beaniest, and sauciest recipes, the Crock Pot Cooker uses a dishwasher safe stoneware and lid for easy clean up. To make this set even better, the portable slow crock pot cooker also includes a recipe booklet (for some interesting and spicy foods), and a bonus Little Dipper warmer pot for left overs or side dishes.

College kids like to eat and snack, and eat and drink, and snack and drink, and also eat too. In order to keep foods ready for the munching, it is best to get a compact fridge like the Igloo Stainless Steel Mini Fridge. This 1.7 cubic feet mini fridge is able to hold a 2 liter bottle on the inside door basket, and includes a sizable interior for all of your refrigeration needs. Environmentally friendly, Igloo created this compact fridge to use no CFC’s, and is a low energy consumption appliance. Outside of a softline reversible door, invisible door handle, and slide out shelves, the Igloo offers an adjustable thermostat and ice cube chamber (with included ice cube tray). Perfect for dorm rooms or small bedrooms in an apartment, Amazon is currently offering the Igloo Mini Fridge for less than $100.00 and if purchased within the next 24 hours (ending 9/4) you can even enjoy one day shipping at check out. For any student who wishes to conserve space but still be able to keep food cold and fresh, the Igloo compact fridge is a very economical and lightweight choice.

Small appliances are the only things that keep the kitchen going in nice working order. That being said, I don’t know a college student to date that doesn’t rely on his or her fair share of single serve coffee (especially during finals season), to get them through the semester. In order to stay bright eyed and bushy tailed, I recommend the Senseo Single Serve Coffee Machine. Small enough to easily fit in any dorm kitchen, this coffee maker provides a 4 oz. cup of brew in a whopping 30 seconds. That pretty much means that whenever you are looking for a quick buzz, it will take less than a minute to recharge your battery with a single serve! The Senseo coffee pods are available in a mild, medium, dark, and decaffeinated roast to appease any palate, and the Senso single serve coffee machine even comes with a complimentary bonus gourmet coffee kit. The Senso has an emergency safety OFF switch that will automatically click if/when the machine has stayed on for more than an hour, and it includes machine washable removable parts for an easy clean. This coffee maker holds 4-8o.z mugs for a full cup of enjoyment.

Why didn’t they have the Dorm mini fridge and warmer combo when I was in school? Instead, I got stuck with having to purchase a separate mini fridge and microwave for my room, which left me with 0 extra surface space. The 12 Liter portable mini fridge cooler warmer is the ideal solution for any student with limited space, but who has a big hunger. It can hold up to 15 cans of soda or 4 wine bottles or what ever combo of drinks and snacks you can think of. As an environmentally friendly appliance, the mini fridge uses advanced semi conductors (i.e no liquid refrigerants) to cool items down to 32 degrees, or warm them up to a nice 150F with the touch of a button.  It works without any type of condensation build up, and the locking latch will create a perfect seal against the possibility of hot/cold air loss. The highly compact dorm mini fridge sits 17″x11″x12″ and is meant for regular electrical sockets, yet comes with an adapter for car/boats/cigarette lighters for ultimate portability. The 12 Liter mini fridge and warmer is perfect for a discreet way of storing (and warming) food in small offices, dorm rooms, home/bedroom, or for on the go travel.

Kids going back to campus may already know what they need to bring along, but what about all those naive freshman? In order to get a nice grip on the goods you need, check out the Amazon.com College Survival Guide. Perhaps you are heading to an on/off campus apartment, or maybe it’s the dorms for you this year. Either way, chances are pretty good that you are going to have a limited amount of space to work with for furniture, electronics, and appliances. Keeping in mind that in this case size really does matter, you may want to look into a Natural Air Mini Room Purifier (and yes your dorm will prob need it), a Matte Beanbag Chair, a Geneva Full Futon, or an Over the Door Organizer by Richard Homewares. Staying compact and organized is absolutely key when dealing with limited space! As a rule of thumb, always check with your new roomate(s) to find out what they are bringing along, as you never want to get stuck moving a piece of furniture that will already be there. The Amazon College Survival Guide will also help students with a college budget planner and other financial help for undergrads.

Well ladies and gents, it’s getting to be about that time when you need to get off mom and dad’s couch, and get back to school. I know no one likes to give up their summer break (or summer attitude), but at least now you can get back to some unadulterated good times! O.k, so dorm rooms tend to be a bit more than the size of a shoe box, and off campus apartments may need a bit of sprucing up. Not to worry, Best Buy has the greatest deals going right now on appliances specifically to fit those tight dorm quarters, and larger scale electronics for apartment style complexes. You’d think for the price of tuition your school would be happy to buy you a GE Stainless Steel Compact Refrigerator and Microwave, or some much needed cleaning supplies like a Dirt Devil Accucharge Bagless Vaccum. News flash, these items are most likely not going to be waiting for you when you move back in! Check out what Best Buy has to offer in terms of lightweight, compact electronics to help your back to school move be that much easier.

If you are looking to upgrade your digital camera there is no better time than right now. Technologies are upgraded and prices are downgraded, especially with the brand new Nikon Coolpix S600 Digital Camera. This cam has a crystal clear 10.0 megapixel image resolution which means constant HD image quality no matter how much you crop or enlarge the photo. You get to preview the shots through an easily viewable 2.7″ display with a simple navigation system for various photo options and capabilities. For the photographer who is still a bit new at taking a nice shot, the Nikon Coolpix offers both image stabilization and face tracking for perfect automatic focus, and it has a 4x optical zoom to get a dynamic far away shot. With a lightweight sleek black design, this camera offers tremendous capabilities for the cost. You may even be eligible for a free 2 GB memory card with your purchase!

Contact Searing Grill by George Foreman

Chances are good that you have already heard of the George Foreman griller. In fact you probably even own one of these grills, and pull it out every time you are feeling like a burger without the fat! The new George Foreman Contact Searing Grill follows the same basic concept as the old models, except this bad boy is meant to cook up delicious steaks, fish, and vegetables the proper way. At a nice 525 degrees this searing grill will properly heat the outsides of your meat (or food of your choosing) for 90 seconds before it automatically adjusts to your chosen temperature. Searing foods like this locks in the flavor and natural juices, yet it the grill still manages to collect unwanted fat in the easy to clean drip tray. Unlike many of the other George Foreman grillers, the contact searing grill is on one inch “floating hinges” making adjustments for thick food an absolute walk in the park. How versatile can you get?! Spatula and warranty included, the newest addition to the George Foreman grills is an excellent addition to any kitchen.