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Four-and five-year olds check out the newest educational teaching toys from rivals LeapFrog and VTech.
Lauren Keith tests the hottest toys of 2009 just in time for the holiday season! Check out round three of Toy Testers with education toys from LeapFrog and VTech.
Turbo Snake promises to unclog that drain instantly, but Does it Work?
Before you change the oil on your mower, see if the LiquiVac makes the task cleaner and easier. Lauren takes this product to a local mechanic who helps put it to the Does it Work test.
Jupiter Jack promises to turn your car's radio into a speaker phone for your cell, but Does it Work?
If you search online for ways to save a wet cell phone, you'll find several sites each pointing to uncooked rice! The techies say uncooked rice has the power to pull out all the moisture your towel can't.
Can a disposable hearing aid be a low-cost option for you?
It seems every product these days has a way to make life easier, or provides a shortcut for an everyday task....like in the kitchen. Not that it's hard to slice up brownies, but makers of the Perfect Brownie Pan say you'll get perfectly sliced brownies every time you bake with this pan. But Does it Work?
Water Jet promises it will turn your ordinary garden hose into a full-fledged pressure washer, but Does it Work?
Can an at-home kit really help you remove that unwanted tattoo?
No need to load up the grill when camping or tailgating. Just bring along the portable and lightweight EZ Grill, if it works.
Zip down the corn cob with this cutter and you should have kernels ready to go, but Does it Work?
Nothing's worse when applying foundation and it doesn't match your skin tone. Revlon says no more embarassing make-up lines with its Beyond Natural Skin-Matching Makeup.
Makers of True Back promise you stretch out on their device and your back pain is almost instantly cured.
Heartland News Viewers are emailing by the dozens requesting I try Off's brand new Clip On Mosquito Repellent on Does it Work Wednesday, making it the most requested product of the summer so far. I head to the softball field for this test.
Special K Cereals says you can "lose an inch from your waist in just two weeks" by replacing a few of your meals with their cereals and snacks.
Whether your summer workout includes laps in a pool or you just simply love music and don't want to go without it even in the water, you might be interested in the SwiMP3.
Dozens of viewers requested I give the new Touch 'n' Brush automatic toothpaste dispenser a try on Does it Work Wednesday.
Sherry Brown's home is full of her pet--Diamond, the shorthaired black cat; Harry, who's well...hairy and certainly lives up to his long-haired breed characteristics; and finally her long-haired dachsund pup, Bella. So, this should be a good test for the PetZoom.
Windshield Wonder is basically a plastic stick with a pivoting head feautring microfiber cloths to help you wipe down your windshield and reach into the tiniest of crevices between the dash and the windshield. Does it work?
In the commercial at least, it appears the Titan Peeler really does cut prep time in half, and we'll be serving up fresh veggies in no time. To see, I head to the Dent 'n' Save in Morley.
Purex Complete 3-in-1 claims its little sheet can work as a detergent, fabric softener and as a dryer sheet, but Does it Work?
With the warmer season upon us, it's time to switch out the winter clothes for summer threads, and that often means reorganizing your closets. Conveniently, two new products hit the market to help you do that: Shoes Under and Wonder Hanger.
Some say Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to grilling season, so how about trying something new this year? If you've never used a Charcoal Chimney Starter, let me 'try it before you buy it.' I
Let's face it ladies, strapless bras aren't all that comfortable, right? And nothing's worse than fidgeting and tugging all day long in public. Let's see if the Strap Perfect can hide bras straps and still be comfortable.
The InStyler promises to curl, flip, straighten, even volumize your hair with its rotating iron, but Does it Work and is it any better than similar products like the Chi flat iron?
Follow the Hollywood gossip and celebrity pictures and you'll see hair extensions are all the rage. And now, hair extensions are getting a *little* more affordable for the rest of these days.
EZ Combs promise to pull back your hair in a number of different ways, but we found a bunch of EZ mistakes and mishaps with this product.
You might think all mascaras are created equally, but not so fast. I learned a lot when conducting a special comparison test on the three newest mascaras to hit the market.
CoolJamaz promise to keep you cool while you sleep by absorbing any moisture during night sweats, but Does it Work?
Dozens of Heartland News viewers requested I try Pro-Caulk before you buy it on Does it Work Wednesday. Can it seal a good grade?
The new kit contains a pole and special cleaning pad that promises you can reach windows in high places and not even towel-dry! It's supposed to cut cleaning time in half, but Does it Work?
The Slap Chop promises with one slam down you'll slice and dice vegetables and more with ease, but Does it Work?
Both the Pledge Fabric Sweeper for Pets and the 3M Scotch Fur Fighter promise to pick up pet fur better than your average lint rollers, but do they work and which works better?
Slip the Instant Egg Peeler onto your faucet and the rush of water should peel your hard-boiled eggs "like magic" but Does it Work?
You've seen babies communicate through sign language, and now a new system promises they can read, too, but Does it Work?
The Walgreens-only Incoco sure does make applying your own French manicure look easy, and if this dry nail applique works, it could save you some money at the nail salon.
The Grabit Damaged Screw and Bolt Remover promises to end the frustration when a screw becomes stripped....or worn and you can't get it out.
Bendaroos promise craft-making fun for little ones, but will parents think they create one big mess?
This device is supposed to help you spot the energy suckers in your home and then save on your electric bill, but Does it Work?
Spokesman Billy Mays claims it's the mini burger sensation that's sweeping the nation, but do we really need this so-called "Big City Slider Station" to make mini burgers?
HD Vision Wraparounds promise to give you hi-definition vision simply by sliding these shades over your prescription glasses, but Does it Work?
Can you really make S'mores in the Microwave, and do you need this special cooker after all?
Throw out the sewing machine and needle---no need for super glue, let Mighty Mendit repair it for you, but Does it Work?
The highly-requested Point 'n' Paint tool makes painting a room seem simple...no more prep work, no more hassle, but Does it Work?
The Iron Gym promises you can install this pull-up bar "in seconds" and work out a variety of different ways. Just secure Iron Gym to the door frame and get to it...but Does it Work?
Check out the toy tests for 2008. Each day we add another round of tests with area kids.
The newest vacuum sealer is a pump from Ziploc. Does it Work and is it any better than its competitor?
A 2-for-1 special this week--a new vacuum for hardwood and tile floors and a product designed to keep furniture from slipping on those surfaces.
This styling tool is supposed to bump up your hair to maximum volume in one of the latest styles, but Does it Work?
The NuWave Pro Infrared Oven promises you can cook almost anything--frozen of fresh---in a fraction of normal cooking time. Several of you must have too because you've requested I "try it before you buy it," and in time for Christmas gift giving.
Magic Jack promises to cut your phone bill to $20 a year, simply by plugging it into your computer's USB port, but Lauren Keith finds all area codes need not apply.
Hillside Beverages promises its self-heating coffee warms on its own without the need of a coffeemaker, so Does it Work?
Never shave your legs again--Smooth Away unwanted hair. No shaving cream or water needed, but Does it Work?
Not that tacos and 'taters go together, but there are two new products out promising to save some time and hassle *and* put a new spin on dinner. So, a 2 for 1 test this week on Does it Work Wednesday.
Debbie Meyer's produce-saving Green Bags failed the Does it Work test, but will her Bread Bags save us some dough?
No need for storage bins or boxes anymore. The EZ Bundler promises to organize your clutter in a zip, but Does it Work?
The Pasta 'n' More pot promises you can make perfect pasta in the microwave every time and a whole lot more, but Does it Work?
Can the suction cups on the Get a Grip bath handle stand up to the Does it Work test?
Tired of fresh produce spoiling on you after just a few days? Maybe Rubbermaid's Produce Saver will do the trick, but Does it Work?
No more struggling with stubborn jar lids, let the One Touch automatically open it for you ... if it works!
Save time in the morning by sweeping an Avon instant eyeshadow sheet across your eyelid, but Does it Work In a Wink?
Sham Wow cloths promise to work better than paper towels and dish cloths when it comes to cleaning around your home and garage, but Does it Work?
Woolite Rug Stick is a kit that promises to quickly deep clean your carpet in high-traffic areas, but Does it Work?
Rapid Bath promises to fully shampoo and rinse your dog in three minutes, with no pre-washing. So, Does it Work?
Throw your scrub brush away and let Kaboom Scrub Free System clean your toilet for the next three months, but Does it Work?
Lauren Keith anchors the Breakfast Show with Jim Burns. She also reports for the popular Does it Work Wednesday segment.
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