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Winter is a harsh mistress. In the long, dark months ahead,...

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:01:31 -0500

Winter is a harsh mistress. In the long, dark months ahead, keeping your body well fed is crucial to maintaining a balance in your emotional and personal lives, especially in the turmoil of the escalating holiday season. Most people don’t realize how big an impact proper nutrition can have on one’s general well-being. We don’t actually know anything about nutrition, but because we like to feel helpful, here are the foods that we think you should be noshing on for the next few months.

1. A puzzling choice to being the list perhaps, but hear me out. Eggnog tastes extremely good, and it is made from milk and eggs, both things that are widely considered to be healthy. Eggnog is frequently made with alcohol, a drink that reputable science shows helps you relax and be happy. And as if you needed more reasons, you can throw a cinnamon stick in it for bonus style.

2. Stew. We wrote about stew (http://www.dailysteals.com/blog/post/165) a while ago, remember? It’s hearty food for the dark of winter, and you should never be too far from it. Stew should be so dense and filling that, if you filled a sock with it, you could stop a mugging. It’s a great meal for a family (kids pumped full of nice, warm stew fall asleep faster than you can say “Who wants dessert?”), but it’s an even great meal for the hungry bachelors and bachelorettes - make a pot and eat it all week!

3. Kale. We don’t know what kale is, but Google seems to think it’s healthy, so - eat up.

4. After you’ve spit out your mouthful of kale, find yourself some challah bread. Challah is an eggy, sweet Jewish bread, typically made for holidays or Sabbath. Jew or gentile, it’s deliciously light and chewy when made correctly. Though challah is at its best when it’s taken, steaming, right from the oven, it’s a superior form of bread in any setting.

5. Fruitcake. Though some of you may be thinking that it’s unwise to include two kinds of dessert on a seven-item listen, you’ve spoken too soon: fruitcake is not actually meant to be eaten. This is because it tastes like garbage and has the consistency of nearly-dry concrete. Imagine wrapping painfully sugary dried fruit in tortillas and then submerging the whole thing in water before letting it dry, and you’ve got fruitcake. If your sock full of stew doesn’t stop that mugging, just wave one of these suckers at the villain and he’ll be begging for mercy.

6. Hot cider. Hot cocoa is delicious and all, but let’s be serious here- cider is for adults. It’s fruity and light; when it’s hot, it turns that amazing clear shiny color and feels like drinking lightning. Added bonus: dump some cinnamon in that cup. Cinnamon is what makes the winter worth living anyway.

7. Our last choice? Duh. Christmas cookies. No matter what creed or denomination you subscribe to, tasty is tasty. ‘Nuff said.

Like our taste in food? Check out our Pinterest board to see what we’ve been salivating over recently.

Let’s be honest, shall we? Your family and friends have...

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:12:36 -0500

Let’s be honest, shall we? Your family and friends have enough mugs, ties, and t-shirts. People barely have time to read the books they buy for themselves, let alone the ones you’re thinking about buying for them. You’ve subjected everyone to your musical tastes enough times in the car to know that gifting another copy of Stryper’s Greatest Hits is liable to cost you a couple of loved ones.

So what do you get for those you love? Here are some tips.

FOR YOUR PARENTS: The obvious choice for the older generation is some cool, fun, user-friendly tech. Tablets are a great choice, as are mp3 players – the intuitive interfaces are fun and easy. Or you could go the old-fashioned route and buy them one of those snake-in-a-can gags just to see how they take it.

FOR YOUR SIBLINGS: Sibling relationships come in two varieties: devoted, loving compassion, or take-no-prisoners Spy-vs-Spy hijinx. If you and your brethren fit the first category, might we suggest a fragrance? You can check out a few at the Daily Steals Cyber Week store to find the right fit for your sibs. If you’re more the second category, you could forgo buying them gifts and just equip yourself with a Victorinox pocket knife to make sure you maintain the upper hand.

FOR YOUR KIDS: First choice is obviously a huge lump of coal, just for the sheer fun of teaching someone a lesson. But, if you feel they’ve been good enough to warrant disposing of some income, how about buying them anartisan-sharpened pencil? Aside from being a dangerous weapon, it’s a great way to say “I love you, but go do your homework.”

FOR YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER: Hopefully your hubby isn’t the type that needs to be impressed – if you have to prove your love for them, we recommend you create some sort of elaborate lawn display for them. In fact, the only acceptable gift is this hilarious camera mug. (Close second place: theDeath Star Tea Ball.)

FOR YOUR IN-LAWS: It’s hopeless. Our strategy is usually just to sneak some syrup of ipecac and play sick. Our thoughts are with you.

Let’s be honest, shall we? Your family and friends have...

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:00:17 -0500

So what do you get for those you love? Here are some tips.

FOR YOUR IN-LAWS: It’s hopeless. Our strategy is usually just to sneak some syrup of ipecac and play sick. Our thoughts are with you.

You may have noticed that the Daily Steals site premiered a...

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:24:13 -0500

You may have noticed that the Daily Steals site premiered a special section on Friday - the Black Friday store! Swaddled in a swanky all-black background, we’re presenting the biggest and best deals of the whole year for a limited time in an easy-to-navigate format. We’ve got some hometown favorites returning for a second-at-bat. Plus, for the rest of the year, shipping on all items is free! Let’s take a peek at a few of the cool items we’ve got up at the moment.

Right off the bat, the Remington Personal Groomer is more than worth its meager $3 cover charge. This bad boy comes with attachements for longer or shorter trims as well as a linear nose- and ear-hair trimmer.Lightweight, compact, and totally safe, pick one up to give to that uncle whom you never know what to get.

A couple rows down, there’s the ever-lovely and svelte Veho M4 portable speaker, a little prize with a big sound. Two speakers give it a full, stereo sound from USB, SD, or Bluetooth signals. It fits in your hand for easy transport and even comes with a carrying case! We’ve got it for $20, a full 85% off list price - save yourself $100 and snag one before they run out.

If you’re looking for mobile computing and tablets, we’ve got your back.For the Mac diehards, we’ve got the iPad 3 w/4G for only $449. In the Android world, the Motorola XOOM 2 and the Motoroal Xyboard are both avilable for 53% off; if you’re more a laptop person, check out the Sylvania 7” Netbook for a rock-bottom $40.

These are just a few highlights, so make sure you head over to the store and check out some of the crazy stuff we’ve got - Wii Zumba, a chilled beverage tower, the Samsung Galaxy Camera, and tons of other treats. And remember, these are all limited-time and limited-quantity deals, so get ‘em while you can!

http://www.dailysteals.com/black-friday-steals

Daily Steals is giving away a prize EVERY HOUR until Black...

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:14:39 -0500

Daily Steals is giving away a prize EVERY HOUR until Black Friday on our Facebook page. A simple like, comment, share or tweet could win you a whole pile of cool stuff - headphones, a mug, a tablet, even a box of tissues (pretty much whatever we’ve got lying around)!

Head over to our Facebook page TODAY to win a Kindle and tons of other prizes! http://facebook.com/dailysteals

I opened the back door and stepped outside. Everything was as it...

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:20:24 -0500

I opened the back door and stepped outside. Everything was as it should be: the trees were in the same place, the fence was in the same place and the crashed space pod was still in the same spot in my backyard.

But then, I saw something absolutely ridiculous. It was a Razor Pro Scooter.

“Oh my God, it’s the past!” I shouted, running around wildly. “I can’t believe it’s the past!”

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Time travel just got cheaper at Daily Steals. Take 81% off the Razor PRO Scooter for a slick price of $29.99, throw on your sneakers, and blast into the past.

Today until midnight: http://toys.dailysteals.com/

Like bow-ties andMen In Black, Legos will always be cool. Legos...

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:18:55 -0500

Like bow-ties andMen In Black, Legos will always be cool. Legos turn you into a stormtrooper or a ninja or a pilot. Or a garbageman. Or whatever.

But as we get older gradually people try to get you to trade in your Legos. Do your homework. Go to college. Get a job. Move out of the basement. Gee whiz, ma! I just wanna play with my Legos!

Now you don’t have to choose. Head over to Daily Steals and pick up this slick Lego Watch for 80% off - you can be a pirate AND have a job. Just don’t wear it to the interview.

Get started here: http://bit.ly/S9jIXt

This is an Apple Computer. It’s one of the coolest things...

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:33:00 -0400

This is an Apple Computer.

It’s one of the coolest things in the universe.

It practically oozes hipness.

Think of all the things you could do with it.

Think of the future you could have - with a Mac.

But, you think, Macs are so expensive! I could never afford one.

Think again.

Today only, take 54% off this Apple Macbook 13.3” laptop.

2.13Ghz of processing power, 2GB of RAM, and 160GB hard drive and a DVD drive.

Raw, unchained coolness. Check it out here before it’s too late: http://lastcall.dailysteals.com/

Computers are everywhere. And if it already doesn’t, that...

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:21:05 -0400

Computers are everywhere. And if it already doesn’t, that “everywhere” should include your home.

That’s what we’re here for.

Today at Daily Steals we’ve got the Dell Optiplex 755 Small Form Factor -it comes with a 1.8Ghz processor, 2gigs of RAM, built-in Wi-Fi, a huge 1TB hard drive and a DVD/CD drive. As if that wasn’t enough, we’ve got it for 60% off what you would normally pay! That’ll save you a cool $300, chief.

You’re welcome.

Get started here: http://bit.ly/PGb4QU

In the jungle - the mighty jungle - there is no electricity. As...

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:07:17 -0400

In the jungle - the mighty jungle - there is no electricity. As our intrepid Daily Steals party marches through the dense forest towards DealVana (the most hallowed holy ground on Planet Steal), no item is more crucial to our nighttime safety than the Discovery Expedition Super-Bright CREE LED Headlamp. How would we keep watch against the dangerous NightCheetahs (TM) or vicious CashPanthers (R) with only torches and pitchforks?

Thank goodness for these headlamps. I don’t know where we would be without them.

Get started with 80% off today: http://bit.ly/T0e3CE

Teeth are important. Without them, you couldn’t chew or...

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:21:22 -0400

Teeth are important. Without them, you couldn’t chew or talk correctly; your mouth would close at an odd angle and you would never be able to smile nicely in pictures. Your life savings would be anywhere from $6-60 smaller, depending on how generous your particular Tooth Fairy was. And most importantly, your fingernails would be way too long.

So please. Take care of your teeth. For all of us.

Get started with 81% off a 2-Pack of Sonic Pulse Travel Toothbrushes here: http://bit.ly/T0e3CE

Ever wanted to try sculpture?

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:56:00 -0400

These Buckyballs are probably not a bad place to start.

What’s that? Small magnetic balls and/or cubes sound boring to you? Think again, my friend.

Think again.

Daily Steals Test Run: The Atria Aero 8” Android Tablet.

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:14:27 -0400

Daily Steals Test Run: The Atria Aero 8” Android Tablet.

Daily Deals & Labor Day: Live The Dream

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 09:51:00 -0400

Labor Day is right around the corner, and that means a few things: it’s a time for reflection on another beautiful hot summer, one of the final days of the year to break out the grill, and if you even think about wearing white on September 4th, you’ll be dragged behind the patio and beaten with freshly barbecued turkey legs. It’s truly a special time of year: the seasons are changing, the leaves start to turn that unique orange shade, and the school bus starts coming around five days a week. Labor Day represents what’s next as much as it represents what we’ve passed, which is why my go-to Labor Day movie has always been “Back To The Future.”

For those of you with lives that go beyond the 14” black-and-white TV I watch movies on, Daily Steals is here to transform your Labor Day into the day of reverence it deserves. How, you ask? Well, for starters, check out our Daily Deals! Every day, we’ve got five daily deals, and today’s deals will help you celebrate your Labor Day in style.

Before you head out to a Labor Day feast, choose your favorite flavor of coffee from your YouCopia CoffeeStack 40 K-Cup Cabinet Organizer, and get that extra jolt you need to seize the day. But don’t forget to take your revolutionary All-Natural Pure Super Green Coffee Bean Extract Weight-Loss Supplement! It’s a miracle product that utilizes your body chemistry to help you lose weight, helping you trim those extra pounds you get from a proper Labor Day grilling feast. Then, hop on your bike and tap your smartphone into the iOttie Easy One Touch Bike Mount, so you can easily follow directions to the BBQ without fumbling over your phone on the go.

Once you’ve arrived, schmoozed, eaten, and possibly caroused, you may notice your friend’s dog looking qualmish in the grass. Thankfully, that non-invasive ThermoPet Dog Thermometer you bought tells you quickly that LeBark James is 100% healthy, just a little full from an extra hamburger thrown his way. But— while you & LeBark digest together, you realize in a panic: you forgot to bring food over yourself! Thanks to Daily Steals, you have no fear: give your host’s child or nephew the Sesame Street Passive Noise-Canceling Headphones and they’ll adorably rock out to their favorite songs with Cookie Monster on their ears, making everyone forget that you broke the golden rule of Labor Day cookouts.

To live out this Labor Day story in real time and with discounts as high as 90% off, head on over to Daily Steals — today only — and start the dream.

These Buckyballs Are Your Banned-In-The-USA Deal of the Day [Dealzmodo]

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:06:58 -0400

ipads2iphones:

GIZMODO You may not be able to purchase the rare earth magnets known as Buckyballs for much longer. They’re not banned yet, but the Consumer Product Safety Administration is suing to stop sales of the delightful toys. Here’s why: kids, too young to know better, have been eating the delicious-looking magnets, which wreak havoc while passing through the intestinal system by clumping together. More »

http://dlvr.it/24LGc8 #technology #mobile

Check out our Daily Steals web series “Test Run,”...

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:48:36 -0400

Check out our Daily Steals web series “Test Run,” where we demonstrate how to use one of our daily deals! This is a special weekend edition episode, so instead of the demonstration, we look back at some of our favorite moments in the office and check out a local food favorite.

Daily Deal: Waterproof Case for iPhone

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:25:27 -0400

I saw some things you’d never believe on my deep-sea diving excursion. The wonders of the ocean are truly inexplicable, and can only be appreciated fully in photo form. I could explain the astounding features of a humpback anglefish in words, or I could show you the picture I snapped with my iPhone, thanks to my Waterproof Case with 3 Zip-Lock Layers that I snagged on DailySteals for just $5.99 with free shipping.

Unfortunately, I forgot the case in my room at the resort.

Want to see some pictures of the moss at the bottom of the hotel pool?

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Condition: New

Packaging: Hassle-Free

Warranty: 1 Year

Product Features:

• iPhone case is 4” x 10”

• iPad case is 10” x 15”

• Blocks water from entering while sealed

• Operate keyboard and navigation interface through case with ease

• Great for beach, pool, tub or kitchen table

• Seals with 3 layers of zip-lock and snap buttons

• Sandproof

• Also works for other cell phones and tablets

• Pictures are of our own iPhone and iPad … and they still work!

Note: Daily Steals is not liable for damages to personal property due to misuse or improper installation, improper care or maintenance of case and o-ring or gasket seals. Daily Steals warranty does not cover the replacement or cost of any electronic or personal property inside or outside of the case.

What You Get:

• Waterproof Case (Choice of iPhone, iPad)

Customer Service Days At Daily Steals: Foodies!

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 12:17:20 -0400

After many long, hard days putting their noses to the customer service grindstone, our team likes to have fun from time to time. Who doesn’t, right? Most recently, our crack team of people-helpers got together on two separate occasions to celebrate the most sincere love of all: the love of food!

The first day, aptly named “Chips & Dips Day,” gave our crew an opportunity to bring in some delicious dips for chip-consuming. “Everyone brought their favorite dips,” says our customer service guru Gittel, “from french onion to homemade vegan queso dip and everything in between.” With about ten different spreads, customer service snacked for 40 minutes on the flavorful variety, and one stood tall above the others: Jason’s homemade queso dip!

Our customer service team, waiting patiently before tearing into some dips.

Soon after, customer service had a second day of celebratory reckoning, challenging each member of the team to bring in their favorite (or most under-appreciated) soda for “Soda Day!” (We’re really clever with the names here.) Like Chips & Dips Day, Soda Day was a chance for our customer service team to bring in a swig of themselves — we had your classic Coca-Colas, some different varieties of other popular brands like Schweppes, and a few hipster sodas you’ve probably never heard of.

How many of these sodas can you name?

Both days were a massive success in the customer service department — because, really, how could a day devoted to eating chips & dips or drinking your favorite soda fail?

That’s right, it can’t. Unless you have terrible dips or something, in which case you’ve got a much bigger problem on your hands.

Turn down that soda at dinner. Supercharge your life for just...

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:41:00 -0400

Turn down that soda at dinner. Supercharge your life for just $2.99 with this daily deal.

Condition: New

Packaging: Hassle-Free

Warranty: 1 Year

Brand: Apple

Product Features:

Power Adapter:

• USB to 2-prong

• Input: 110-240V 50/60Hz 1.0A

• Output: 5V=1A

USB Cable:

• Compatible with iPod Touch, iPod Nano and iPod Classic

• Compatible with iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S

• USB to Apple Dock Connector

What You Get:

• Apple USB Cable

• Apple Wall Charger

HANDBALL IS AWESOME. Also, buy today’s Daily Deal at...

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:01:21 -0400

HANDBALL IS AWESOME.

Also, buy today’s Daily Deal at DailySteals: A Zmodo 19” LCD Monitor with Built-In 8 Channel DVR Security System and 4 Night Vision Cameras and Remote Viewing on Smartphones and Internet.