Steve Filmer is the former consumer correspondent with Good Morning America. The following products will be featured in the "2008 International Home & Housewares Show" that is taking place in Chicago March 16 -18. It is not open to the public but some 60,000 buyers from 40+ countries come each year to select items that will then soon appear on store shelves. (In some cases, products are already out, in others, they are coming out or will be out soon).
, $400. (Available in April)
www.singer.com
The new SwiftSmart Threading system combines a digital Threading system with a one touch needle threader. With the drop-in the two challenges sewers say they face are gone: Threading the needle and threading the bobbin.
www.homedics.com
the solution for hard-to-open containers including hard-plastic packaging (known as clamshells)
www.hamiltonbeach.com and Target stores.
www.firstalert.com
Great two-in-one product: grooved sponge with an all-purpose scrub brush to make deep-cleaning hard surfaces easier.
www.ocedar.com
Boomers are getting older. Along with reading glasses, we need a little help with ears. This phone has amplified sound and tone along with Talking Caller ID and other cool features.
www.clearsounds.com
