Welcome back to the latest edition of J’adore. In this series, I highlight products that I have either tried recently or want to try. I am always spotting things that I want to buy (although 90% of the time I am window shopping!) and am sharing them here with you.
Please note there are affiliate links in the post. In case you really like something and my sharing has persuaded you to buy it, I get a little treat which goes back into the blog.
Thermo Pot
In my efforts to lost weight, I am trying to bring my breakfast and lunch to the office. I don’t do it every day but I am trying. One thing I love is soup, particularly my husband’s homemade vegetable soup and the seafood soup we make with soba noodles. I have now found the perfect vessel from Black Blum
Ringly
Wearables are all the rage now, there’s Fitbit and Apple Watch and Pebble and now Ringly. Ringly is, well a ring, that notifies you with 5 unique vibrations customized to vibrate when you want simply by programming it in their app. There are 5 colors and a special edition version, shown in the bottom right, which is what I bought myself for my birthday! Can’t wait to get mine, how about you? Would this be something you’d wear?
Try the World
Last J’adore I shared the Casuebox a subscription box service where all the items are socially conscious products for women. Now I am eying the food and beauty products from exotic locations all over the world. Paris, Rio, Tokyo? Oh yes, sign me up! I have been seeing Try the World boxes everywhere! My friend Esther from Local Adventurer just did a great review on the latest Venice themed box. I signed up to try one, can’t wait to see what’s in it and where I will be transported to.
Smitten Ice Cream Coins
San Francisco Only: One of the best ice cream shoppe’s in the city, Smitten Ice Cream, has adorable gift coins to give to your friends and loved ones for Valentine’s Day. Smitten also has a special holiday topping – rose syrup, much better than the typical bouquet of roses! I love their salted caramel, it is out of this world!
That’s it for this edition of J’adore, favorite finds from my online travels!
How about you? What are you currently adoring?
February 9, 2015
Those rings look so cool! I’d be afraid that I’d snag them on everything though, mainly my hair. And if I get notifications I’d probably be tempted to check them all the time, haha. I’ve heard of Smitten before, but not those adorable coins! I think a trip up to the city is in order.
February 16, 2015
@Jessica, when I get my ring I will probably do a review, I’ll keep in mind the “snagging” aspect of it and report back. Just must try Smitten, it is amazeballs!
February 9, 2015
I love subscription boxes and also have been debating Try the World. That soup thermos is awesome and I am totally an ice cream junkie.
February 16, 2015
@Lois, you can get the first TTW box free, so go for it! What is your favorite ice cream?
February 9, 2015
Ringly looks SO cool! I’ve never heard of it but will definitely have to check it out!
February 16, 2015
@Shannon, I know! I can’t wait to get mine, hope you try it out!
February 9, 2015
I love the idea of trying the world. I’m always interested in subscription boxes but haven’t actually signed up for any yet.
February 16, 2015
@Tamara, you can get the first Try the World box free to see if you like it. This one is perfect for travelers.
February 9, 2015
Never heard of that subscription box before! Looks and sounds fun! And seriously that pot for the soup is too cute!
February 16, 2015
@Kristine, you can try the first box for free and it is a fun way to explore the world!
February 9, 2015
I have never heard of Ringly but SO FUN! Awesome 🙂
February 16, 2015
@TaraJoy, is it something you would wear?
February 9, 2015
I’ve never heard of ringly. Interesting concept tho.
February 16, 2015
@Adelynn, I think so too, can’t wait to try mine!
February 9, 2015
Thanks for introducing me to so many cool things. I really dig Ringly – and I love their color palette, too. =) I’m always on the hunt for a great color palette.
February 16, 2015
@Jen, I am not big on jewelry, I only wear a wedding band and from time to time a bracelet, but this intrigued me!
February 9, 2015
Never heard of ringly but would wear one (so cute)! I wish Smitten was available outside of San Fran. Would love to try their ice cream!
February 16, 2015
@Theresa, I am anxiously waiting my ring, can’t wait to try it out!
February 9, 2015
What a unique list of cool “toys” to try out! I have NEVER heard of the Ringly in my life and am honestly quite intrigued… and scared! HA, damn technology has exploded, huh? Thanks for the ideas!
February 16, 2015
@Krysta, it is unavoidable these days, technology is everywhere, but it is nice to do a digital detox from time to time!
February 9, 2015
Those rings and ringly seem so fun.
February 16, 2015
@Karissa, I think so, I was thinking it would be interesting if they had a medical application as well, for early warning on strokes, etc. I know you had a stroke, maybe someday wearable technologies will assist in that area too!
February 9, 2015
Oh, I love that Try The World box. And I saw they have a promotion – you can get the first one for free! Thank you so much for sharing this!
February 16, 2015
@Diana, my pleasure, I am getting my first box soon, hope you like yours as well!
February 9, 2015
I was born and raised in San Francisco and I have never been to Smitten. I definitely need to go there! Also, I really want that thermo pot!
February 16, 2015
@Brenda, you definitely have to try Smitten!
February 9, 2015
So sad that Smitten is only in San Francisco!!
February 16, 2015
@Lauryn, I know, you’ll just have to come for a visit!
February 9, 2015
The Try the World boxes sounds incredibly fun and a great way to learn.
February 16, 2015
@Ash, where would you want a box from? What city?
February 16, 2015
I keep hearing how Belgium chocolates are delicious and I’d hope to get one from there and there’s chocolate.
February 16, 2015
@Ash, Belgium does have amazing chocolate! I am not sure where you live, but if you ever see a Godiva shop, their chocolate it Belgium. But a box from Belgium would be lovely!
February 10, 2015
What neat ideas! I recently saw an add for a bracelet that was similar to Ringly. The things we think of these days! What neat products!
February 16, 2015
@Cat, ohh a bracelet sounds cool too!
February 10, 2015
Try the World box looks incredible! That is something not only I would go for but my hubby, too!
February 16, 2015
@Diane, so glad you like it! I think you can get your first one free. What city would you want to explore a box from?
February 10, 2015
The ringly looks like a really cool gadget plus it’s a fashion accessory. This is something I can adore. I love gadgets and just got a wireless yurbuds today.
February 16, 2015
@Franc, I can’t wait to get my ring, any day now, I love tech gadgets as well!
February 10, 2015
I’m really liking the aesthetic of the Thermo Pot. I definitely see how convenient they would be to bring into work. Those Ringly rings are really clever too!
February 16, 2015
@Liz, I think design is important too. Eating is an experiences of the senses and who wouldn’t want to eat a meal from this gorgeous pot?!
February 10, 2015
These are unusual and very cool. In fact, am going over to the box site now!
February 16, 2015
@Carol, I think so too, as an explorer, it is perfect for enticing me to new places, or reminding me of places I have already been too!
February 10, 2015
awww i wish we had a smitten ice cream around us! i actually never had any all the times we visited. 🙁
February 16, 2015
@Esther, that is a wrong you definitely need to right!
February 10, 2015
I really need that ring! Thanks for putting this great list together!
February 16, 2015
@Jessica, I hope you get one, they are so cute!
February 10, 2015
Seems I need to visit San Francisco again! The Smitten coins intrigue me… the ice cream would please me! Great stuff here (the thermal cup is pretty darn great; if not for working from home, I’d be all over that!).
February 16, 2015
@Lisa, you should definitely come back, there is so much to do, see and eat…including ice cream!
February 10, 2015
Those Smitten tokens are SO cute. And, I love the soup thermos. 🙂
February 16, 2015
@Shipra, if you ever get to San Francisco you should definitely try Smitten!
February 10, 2015
I have to get this Thermo Pot….I love soup, too. I, also, take my lunch to meetings so that I can eat healthy. These are great!
February 16, 2015
@Ellen, I think so as well. I am looking forward to trying one out!
February 10, 2015
There are a few of those boxes that I’d love to try. That ice cream coin thing sounds pretty neat too.
February 16, 2015
@Mary, do you get any subscription boxes now?
February 10, 2015
I would love to try that subscription box. Looks like tons of great items in there. Thanks for sharing your list.
February 16, 2015
@Michele, I know, I can’t wait to get my first one! Where would you like to explore – what city would you want a box from?
February 10, 2015
Those Smitten coins are adorable!
February 16, 2015
@Joya, aren’t they?! A great gift, one that keeps on giving when you get to buy that amazing ice cream!
February 10, 2015
I’d love to try Ringly- but I am too cheap! Great finds!
February 16, 2015
@Valerie, there is an opportunity to get a discount on your Ringly if you refer others, just an f.y.i. I got $30 off from referrals.
February 10, 2015
All of these sound amazing!! I think my favorite would be the ice cream place sounds great!
February 16, 2015
@Tammi, Smitten is pretty awesome! What’s your favorite ice cream flavor?
February 10, 2015
I like that thermo kit. Right now I’m really in the mood for some ice cream too!
February 12, 2015
I can see why you’re loving all these things. I am loving the sound of the Try the World boxes, I really want to try one of them for myself! 🙂
February 16, 2015
@Fi Ni, I think it is a really great way to explore the world, but I am not sure they ship to Ireland!
February 16, 2015
@Rosey, what is your favorite kind of ice cream?
February 10, 2015
I love the thermo pot. I need something like this especially when I want to carry food into the city so I don’t have to buy.
February 16, 2015
@Felice, lunch or breakfast in the city add up, this is a great way to have cheaper options!
February 10, 2015
OMG! I love that thermo pot. It is so sleek and modern!! I’m tempted to get this for $42.00 🙂
February 16, 2015
@Vidya, it is a lot to pay, but eventually I would get the money back from bringing in my own breakfast or lunch.
February 10, 2015
Ohhh, I want one of those thermal pots! I love soup and having one of those would be so amazingly handy!
February 16, 2015
@Echo, I think so too! I love udon and think this pot would be great for it!
February 10, 2015
I totally love that Ringly! I’m going to hop over and check that out. It is something I would wear. And Mother’s Day is coming up.
February 16, 2015
@Brandi, that would be perfect for Mother’s Day! I can’t wait to get mine!
February 11, 2015
All of these products look amazing!! I really love the ringly product and the try the world gift basket! I really need to check some of these things out!
February 16, 2015
@Lauren, glad you liked them! I am [im]patiently awaiting my ringly!
February 11, 2015
Ringly looks amazing! It’s my birthday very very soon and I might be asking for one now, how amazing! I’ve never heard of that before.
February 16, 2015
@Sara, I hope you get your birthday wish!
February 11, 2015
I have never heard of anything like ringly. I would love to get my hands on one of those to play with it. I am really intrigued.
February 16, 2015
@Debi, I can’t wait for mine to show up. I will probably write a post about the experience, so stay tuned!
February 12, 2015
I love that thermos. What a great idea. I feel like I’m always looking for stuff to transport food.
February 16, 2015
@Lou, I know! It isn’t easy to transport soups or oatmeal. Coffee, tea, yes, but anything more solid, and I don’t like the regular thermos form factor, this seems perfect.
February 12, 2015
All of these are such great products! I love the thermal pot and the Try the World box, I’m going to have to look into both. Thanks for sharing!
February 16, 2015
@Chene, you should definitely check out the Try the World box, I think you can even get the first one for free, can’t beat that!
February 12, 2015
That Thermo Pot looks great. I too could use that a lot to transport warm food like soup for lunch. I must also stop into Smitten next time I’m in San Fransisco. Thanks for sharing this roundup of cool items.
February 16, 2015
@Tonya, I am getting one to try out, I think it would be perfect for cream or wheat or oatmeal! Smitten is definitely a must try spot!
February 12, 2015
Love all these products, especially the ice cream 🙂
February 16, 2015
@Corina, what is your favorite flavor of ice cream?
February 12, 2015
great post! I love the look of that subscription box
February 16, 2015
@Carrie, I know it looks like such a fun experience to open up and explore, I can’t wait for my first one!
February 12, 2015
I just got Try the World for my dad for Christmas! It’s so hard to shop for family sometimes but he is really enjoying it.
February 16, 2015
@Mandy, so glad to hear, I can’t wait to get my first box!
February 15, 2015
That therma pot looks really cool!
February 16, 2015
@Ronda, I think so too, I want to try it out for oatmeal and cream of wheat!
February 16, 2015
I think my husband would love the Back & Blum thermopot for ice fishiing.
February 16, 2015
@Melissa, oh that would be perfect! Valentine’s has come and gone, but maybe a “just because” gift is in order! He will think warm thoughts of you while he keeps warm fishing!
February 16, 2015
I LOVE that tea pot! LOL Thanks for sharing 🙂
February 16, 2015
@Andrea, looks pretty cool, right? I am picking one up to try out!
February 18, 2015
I really, really like the look of that thermos! I have one that works really well, but it’s not nearly as stylish looking as that one. I guess there’s something to being an adult and picking function over form, but it’s not nearly as fun….
February 18, 2015
@Leah, well, if your thermos ever dies you know what you can buy next 😉 !
February 22, 2015
That Thermo Pot is genius – it looks awesome too! And yeah, I’m going to need a Ringly too. 😉
March 13, 2015
The Thermo Pot is really useful. This is the kind of product that everyone would want to get as a gift 🙂
March 24, 2015
This is so great! Subscription boxes are all the rage right now. These are all such great products!
March 26, 2015
@Nelly, I know! I hear about a new box every week!