Justin's Favorite Things

De'Longhi Rivelia Automatic Espresso Machine

Fully automatic with built-in grinder, milk frother, and bean switch system

Justin says

Now that I like coffee, this is one of my favorite things. It makes frothy drinks like flat whites and cappuccinos with the milk addon. So easy to use. I can't recommend this enough.

The One Wine Glass by Andrea Robinson

Master Sommelier-designed crystal glass for all red wines, set of 2

Justin says

These are my favorite wine glasses. I primarily drink red wine, and these are perfect. Plus I'm a huge fan of Andrea Robinson.

KRUVE IMAGINE Coffee Cups

Double-wall borosilicate glass cups, set of two, 8.5 oz

Justin says

I love seeing the layers in my flat white or cappuccinos in this glass. Now that I'm drinking coffee, I feel like it deserves a nice glass. Plus, it looks beautiful.

Uni Kuru Toga Metal Mechanical Pencil

All-metal body with auto lead rotation, 0.5mm fine point

Justin says

I was tired of flimsy mechanical pencils and wanted something that felt substantial. This one lives on my desk.

FMS 1/18 Land Cruiser LC80 RC Crawler

Toyota-licensed 1/18 scale 4WD rock crawler, ready to run

Justin says

Got this for my son Chase's ninth birthday. It's been a blast driving around the dirt and construction in our basement.

Murska Brass Blade Ice Scraper

European brass-blade car windshield ice scraper

Justin says

I don't need to scrape ice off the car windshield often, so it's nice to have something small that can just sit in the car door until I need it.

Degrees of Comfort Heated Mattress Pad

Zone heating electric bed warmer with auto shut-off

Justin says

I use this so I don't have to get into a cold bed at night in the winter. I set it on a smart plug with a timer connected to Home Assistant.

Windeck Finger Surfboard

Miniature finger surfboard toy for riding the wind

Justin says

These are genius. You wear them on your finger and ride the wind outside of a moving car window.

KLASK Magnetic Board Game

Magnetic wooden tabletop game for 2 players

Justin says

Love this game. It's like magnetic wooden air hockey.

Zulay Cast Iron Citrus Juicer

Heavy-duty manual press for oranges, lemons, and limes

Justin says

It's big, but I love it. It makes quick work of limes for my margaritas. Which is important when people are thirsty.

Ooni Koda 16 Gas Pizza Oven

16-inch natural gas outdoor pizza oven

Justin says

This took the coveted space my grill used to be in. So fun making pizzas. Recommend to everyone to try it out.

The Genius Square

Award-winning STEM puzzle game with 60,000+ solutions

Justin says

This was such a surprise hit with the family. It's such a creative game, and we love playing it. My six year old crushes everybody.

BugZooka Bug Vacuum

Battery-free bug catcher with long nozzle

Justin says

This is such a great device to get spiders and other little insects out of the house. Not only is it humane, but it's actually easier to catch them with this than any other way.

Lavazza Super Crema Whole Bean Coffee

Medium espresso roast, Arabica and Robusta blend, 2.2 lb bag

Justin says

These beans produce the perfect frothy crema when making flat whites with my espresso machine. Smooth, not too bitter.

SUNLU AMS Heater for Bambu Lab

In-place filament dryer for Bambu Lab AMS, heats to 70°C

Justin says

Dries my filament while it sits in the AMS on top of my printer. No more pulling spools out to dry separately.

Fitbit Google Ace LTE Kids Smartwatch

Kids smartwatch with calling, messaging, GPS, and activity games

Justin says

Gave this to my 9 year old to give him some independence. He loves it.

Jack Rudy Cocktail Demerara Syrup

Premium amber demerara sugar syrup, 8 oz

Justin says

This is the premade version of what I use in my espresso martinis.

India Tree Demerara Sugar

Unrefined fair trade cane sugar from Mauritius, 1.75 lb

Justin says

I make a 2 parts sugar to 1 part water solution to use in my espresso martinis.

Craighill Wine Key

Premium stainless steel sommelier corkscrew

Justin says

It's fancy, but it's my favorite wine opener.

Twinkly 400 RGB+W Smart LED String Lights

App-controlled 105ft smart string lights with WiFi and music sync

Justin says

This is what makes my huge front hedge animated for the holidays. It's a lot of lights on the house, but it's a crowd pleaser.

Escargots de Bourgogne Premium Wild Burgundy Snails

Imported premium wild Burgundy escargot, 2 dozen very large

Justin says

Crazy enough this is where I get my snails for escargot.

Dremel 8250 12V Cordless Rotary Tool Kit

Brushless cordless rotary tool with 5 accessories, battery, and charger

Justin says

Everyone needs a Dremel!

Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug

App-controlled heated coffee mug, keeps your drink at the perfect temperature

Justin says

We have given this to everyone we know. Does a great job of keeping that coffee warm to the end.

Ursa Major Essential Face Wipes

Natural, biodegradable cleansing wipes, individually wrapped, 20 count

Justin says

Feels nice to refresh when flying. Beats using the airplane bathroom.

CLIQ Portable Chair

Collapses to the size of a water bottle, supports 350 lbs

Justin says

These fold up so small I can have 4 in the car and not even notice. Perfect for watching the kids' soccer or baseball games.

ChompSaw Kid-Safe Cardboard Cutter

Battery-powered cardboard cutting tool for kids ages 5+

Justin says

We use this for any kind of kid construction project. The annual Cardboard Challenge or general maker stuff around the home. Very satisfying to use.

TC Electronic PolyTune Clip Tuner

Clip-on polyphonic guitar tuner with 108 LED matrix display

Justin says

My good friend Marco recommended this to me, and it's been the best tuner I've ever used. I have it clipped on my guitar right now.

LEMONSODA Ribbed Martini Coupe Glasses

Elegant ribbed coupe glasses for cocktail night

Justin says

These are my go to coupe glasses. I use them for espresso martinis, gin sours, and Pomerantinis (an Aperol spritz with egg white froth). They look nice. Not too retro, not too bland.

NUDE Glass Big Top Whiskey DOF Glasses

Modern rocks glasses that pair with everything

Justin says

These are my new rocks glasses. I use them for margaritas mainly. They pair nicely with the coupe glasses I got.

Statik MagStack Pro USB-C Cable

Magnetic USB-C charging cable, 100W fast charging, 3ft

Justin says

The magnetic tips keep the cord together when I'm traveling. No more fumbling with wire wraps or tangled cables in my bag.

Fanttik X8 APEX Portable Tire Inflator

Cordless 150PSI air compressor with LCD screen

Justin says

I keep one of these in each car in case of a deflated car or bike tire or one of the kids' balls.

KU XIU Foldable 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station

Magnetic foldable charger for iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods

Justin says

This is what I use to recharge my devices when I travel.

Hunter Men's Original Chelsea Rain Boot

Waterproof rubber Chelsea boot

Justin says

I wear these out to wet soccer games, and then I got to go around Seattle in the rain.

Li'l Davinci Art Cabinet

Front-opening frame that stores up to 50 pieces of 8.5x11 art

Justin says

These are great to store my kids' drawings and display them on the wall. I just put the new one on top of the old one, and it clicks right in without having to take it off the wall. I have a few of these in the house.

Cuisinart 6-in-1 Elite Griddler

Electric grill and griddle with 500°F sear, LCD screen, dishwasher-safe plates

Justin says

I use this to make smash burgers. I plug it in outside, open it all the way, and smash a one-ounce patty for a double patty burger.

Shark WANDVAC Handheld Vacuum

Lightweight cordless handheld vacuum with charging dock

Justin says

I like this more than I should, and I use it more than I should, but it's a great little device.

Focusrite Clarett 2Pre USB Audio Interface

10-in/4-out USB audio interface for recording and monitoring

Justin says

I use this for my headphones, my desk monitors, and to input my electric guitar into my MacBook.

Manual Twin Lever Bottle Capper

Hand capper for crown caps, includes 50 caps

Justin says

I bottle some of my cocktails to bring to parties and the beach. Espresso martini, Justin's margarita, French 74, and aperol spritz.

KitchenAid Classic Pizza Wheel

The pizza cutter that actually feels good to use

Justin says

I have looked at a lot of different pizza cutters and this big KitchenAid pizza wheel is a delight to use. It's sturdy, quality made, and inexpensive.

Davines This Is A Strong Moulding Clay

Water-soluble styling clay with strong hold

Justin says

I've been using this brand of hair product for a long time. I couldn't imagine using anything else. It's water soluble so it's really easy to wash off your hands.

KEY-BAK Original SD Retractable Keychain

Heavy-duty retractable keychain with 36-inch Kevlar cord and belt clip

Justin says

This is how I like to carry my badge for work.

Instant Pot Vortex Plus 6QT Air Fryer

6-in-1 air fryer with Odor Erase technology, 1700W

Justin says

I did some research, and in 2023 this was the best option I thought for the size we needed and the counter space we had. Works great.

Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 LED Bulb (2-Pack)

Smart color-changing 60W equivalent bulb, works with Alexa/Google/HomeKit

Justin says

I use these lights to mimic the circadian rhythm throughout my house. Crazy, but I like it.

Pukoko Magnetic Phone Tripod Mount Adapter

MagSafe-compatible cold shoe phone holder for cameras and tripods

Justin says

An easy way for me to connect my iPhone to a tripod.

STM MagPod MagSafe Tripod

MagSafe-compatible mini tripod and phone stand with retractable legs

Justin says

Small enough to throw in a bag for family trips when we want to take group photos.

Bambu Lab P1S 3D Printer

Enclosed CoreXY 3D printer with 500mm/s speed and auto bed leveling

Justin says

This is my first 3D printer, and I'm so glad it was. So easy to use and makes great prints. Lately, it's been a wand factory creating Harry Potter character wands. I highly recommend getting the AMS so that you can print in multi color.

Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Air Purifier

True HEPA air purifier with air quality monitoring and auto mode

Justin says

Have these in the bedrooms to clean up the air.

Synology 5-Bay DiskStation DS1525+

Reliable home NAS for media and file storage

Justin says

This is what I use to serve my home media and store all of my family's photos and personal files. Never used a NAS before, but Synology has been great. No complaints.