Sunday, March 10 2013 2:04 PM EDT2013-03-10 18:04:57 GMT
Teacher Linda Engelmann also has her coffee mug going throughout the day, as she teaches fifth and sixth graders at Altenburg Public School.With the new Tervis Tumbler, she could drink both hot and cold
A 2-for-1 Does it Work test featuring Ice Cream Magic and Tervis Tumblers
Wednesday, February 27 2013 6:08 PM EST2013-02-27 23:08:36 GMT
Kendra Lewis and I have some trouble getting the plastic wrap to tear off in the gadget, Wraptastic. Supposedly, it makes it easier to rip off foil or wrap by not tearing or offering jagged edges like
No more jagged edges when you tear off foil with Wraptastic, but Does it Work?
Wednesday, February 20 2013 8:24 AM EST2013-02-20 13:24:35 GMT
"My feather pillow loses it shape." Shelley Darnall hopes this one won't. Makers of Sobakawa Cloud Pillow promise it will conform to your head, never losing shape, all thanks to special micro fiber beads
Makers of Sobakawa Cloud Pillow promise it will conform to your head, never losing shape, all thanks to special micro fiber beads that apparently also keep you cool.
Wednesday, February 6 2013 4:29 PM EST2013-02-06 21:29:53 GMT
Makers of Hot Booties slippers promise once you microwave these shoes, your feet will stay warm for a long time.Judy Hunter said her feet constantly stay cool while walking on the hardwood floors in her
Slip on Hot Booties shoes and enjoy warm feet, but Does it Work?
Wednesday, January 16 2013 8:49 AM EST2013-01-16 13:49:13 GMT
Lisa Bertrand is an avid cook who's interested to see if the newest kitchen gadget, Better Beater, belongs in her home. It's supposed to mix, whisk and stir better than your classic tools, all with a
Better Beater promises to whip up foods much faster than mixers, spoons and whisks, but Does it Work?
Wednesday, January 2 2013 12:09 PM EST2013-01-02 17:09:11 GMT
Lois Pierce is always on her feet. She volunteers at the Jackson Senior Center, filling desserts for Meals on Wheels. She stands all morning long, getting the trays ready, and then volunteers as a server
Slip on Strutz bands and foot pain slips away, but Does it Work?
Wednesday, December 12 2012 12:37 PM EST2012-12-12 17:37:33 GMT
The Shark Rotator Lift-away vacuum promises to suck up dirt and dust better than other leading brands. The real feature on this model is the lift-away factor.
The Shark Rotator Lift-away vacuum promises to suck up dirt and dust better than other leading brands. The real feature on this model is the lift-away factor.
Wednesday, October 17 2012 1:44 PM EDT2012-10-17 17:44:51 GMT
Mighty Light is a motion light that promises a lot of brightness in a tiny $10 gadget, but Does it Work? We took it to Hays Hendricks' basement. She walked in the pitch black storage room and immediately
Mighty Light is a motion light that promises a lot of brightness in a tiny $10 gadget, but Does it Work?
Wednesday, October 10 2012 10:48 AM EDT2012-10-10 14:48:19 GMT
Val Causey is excited to see if the insulated cushion, Lava Seat, warms her as she prunes mums at her nursery. "I don't know about six hours though." That's the claim: Get this pack piping hot, close it
Warm up Lava Seat in the microwave and it stays warm for six hours, but Does it Work?
Wednesday, September 5 2012 11:55 AM EDT2012-09-05 15:55:43 GMT
Rotopunch is a new spin on a tool that some have known about for years. Spin around five different-sized punches to make a hole in most fabrics. Makers say it's handy for adding an extra hole to a belt
Spin around five different-sized punches to make a hole in most fabrics, but Does it Work?
Wednesday, August 22 2012 11:20 AM EDT2012-08-22 15:20:20 GMT
My helpers, Emma Priggel and Kendyl Stuckey often wear removable tattoos and have certainly seen this heavily advertised new product, "Shimmer Glitter" tattoos. Not only does the design supposedly last
Stamp on Shimmer Glitter Tattoos and the designs should last almost a week, but Does it Work?
Wednesday, July 25 2012 9:50 AM EDT2012-07-25 13:50:42 GMT
If you have trouble seeing the letters and numbers on your computer keyboard, then you may want to hook up EZ Eyes in your USB port. The makers say the font on this yellow and black board is four times
EZ Eyes keyboard has a bigger font to help cut down on eye strain when using a computer keyboard, but Does it Work?
Wednesday, June 20 2012 10:14 AM EDT2012-06-20 14:14:10 GMT
This week, reporter Michelle Li of our Raycom News Network offers this test on the Wine Bag. If you've ever been afraid to bring home a souvenir bottle of wine from your vacation, fear no more. There's
That bottle of bubbly won't break as you're traveling if you put it inside the Wine Bag, but Does it Work?
Wednesday, April 25 2012 2:24 PM EDT2012-04-25 18:24:45 GMT
Robin Dial's friends call her a "blind-ologist." in other words, she's a master at hanging mini blinds and pictures with her business, Designs and Blinds. Sometimes, she hangs 50 pictures a week. So,
Robin Dial's friends call her a "blind-ologist." in other words, she's a master at hanging mini blinds and pictures with her business, Designs and Blinds.
Wednesday, June 8 2011 6:04 AM EDT2011-06-08 10:04:25 GMT
No need to bring a tool with you to sharpen your regular knife when the blade dulls. With the light-weight Baracuta, you just snap a new blade into place and never leave your "honey hole."
Wednesday, February 9 2011 6:49 AM EST2011-02-09 11:49:04 GMT
Can a bottle of nail polish really make your nails grow longer in 5 days AND will so-called dry nail polish really last ten days? Find out in a 2-for-1 product test!
Wednesday, December 22 2010 6:11 PM EST2010-12-22 23:11:23 GMT
Who wouldn't want to try this on for size? Kim Johnson of Bloomfield volunteered to try the new Kymaro Body Shaper. It promises to make you look 10-20 pounds slimmer instantly.
Wednesday, August 25 2010 8:47 AM EDT2010-08-25 12:47:23 GMT
No longer do you need a clipboard or Scotch tape to hold the yarns in place while you make the bracelet. Instead, a $20 kit from Hobby Lobby holds it all in place for you, but Does it Work?
Wednesday, May 19 2010 12:46 PM EDT2010-05-19 16:46:33 GMT
It's called the "indoor restroom" for your pets. The Potty Patch is highly requested by Heartland News viewers. So, can this patch of fake grass put an end to accidents?
Wednesday, May 12 2010 1:46 PM EDT2010-05-12 17:46:04 GMT
Frog Tape is supposed to keep paint from bleeding through, but Does it Work? Lauren enlists the help of a Portageville woman to put the green tape to the test.
Wednesday, October 14 2009 12:16 PM EDT2009-10-14 17:16:11 GMT
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.
Wednesday, September 30 2009 5:57 PM EDT2009-09-30 22:57:54 GMT
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.
Thursday, July 30 2009 6:55 PM EDT2009-07-30 23:55:34 GMT
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.
Thursday, July 9 2009 2:39 PM EDT2009-07-09 19:39:40 GMT
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.
Wednesday, June 24 2009 12:31 PM EDT2009-06-24 17:31:11 GMT
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.
Friday, May 29 2009 4:02 PM EDT2009-05-29 21:02:07 GMT
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.
Friday, May 15 2009 2:14 PM EDT2009-05-15 19:14:00 GMT
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.
Thursday, May 14 2009 1:29 PM EDT2009-05-14 18:29:30 GMT
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?
Wednesday, May 13 2009 7:21 PM EDT2009-05-14 00:21:05 GMT
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.
Thursday, April 9 2009 12:15 AM EDT2009-04-09 05:15:11 GMT
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?
Wednesday, November 26 2008 1:30 PM EST2008-11-26 18:30:57 GMT
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.
Wednesday, October 22 2008 7:56 PM EDT2008-10-23 00:56:42 GMT
Not that tacos and 'taters go together, but Ore Ida Steam 'n' Mash potatoes and Old El Paso's Stand 'n' Stuff shells promise to save you some hassle.
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.
Wednesday, June 18 2008 1:13 PM EDT2008-06-18 18:13:51 GMT
The newest travel iron on the market features steam and promises to instantly remove wrinkles while your clothes remain on the hanger, but does it work?
Wednesday, January 16 2008 6:02 AM EST2008-01-16 11:02:30 GMT
File your feet without using your hands? Simply place the One Step Pedicare in your bath or tub and scrub away, even without bending down! Well....let's see if it works.
Thursday, December 27 2007 6:34 PM EST2007-12-27 23:34:51 GMT
Will you replace your current indoor grill with the new Sunbeam Rocket Grill? With its special parchment pouches, it promises to cook most foods in no-time flat!
Friday, November 16 2007 4:57 PM EST2007-11-16 21:57:20 GMT
Today, Lauren features the MagnoGrip, Ion USB Turntable, the SteriPen and the KidSafe USB Lock. All are computer-related for the "techie" in your life.
The Forearm Forklift straps promise to make moving heavy furniture a lot easier, by saving your back and hands, even lifting up to 600 pounds of furniture!
The Coleman Fish Pen transforms from an oversized pen to a lightweight fishing rod that you can easily carry and go fishing anytime, anywhere. Can it reel in an "A"?
The Emjoi Tweeze isn't a razor; instead it's an automatic tweezer that promises to remove unwanted facial hairs faster and more efficiently than plucking alone.
The new Play and Freeze Ice Cream Maker claims to make homeade ice cream anywhere! All you need are some basic ingredients and a group of friends to have a ball with.
The Tater Mitts look like kitchen gloves, but they claim to peel a potato in 8 seconds! We'll slice and dice up a grade on this Does it Work Wednesday test.
The Cocoa Latte Express claims to automatically mix and brew your coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, all with the press of the button. It can also reheat it, all on its own. Sound too good to be true?
The Dryer Max Lint Removal Kit claims it can pull lint out from your clothes dryer in places you can't reach with your hands. Is it worth your time and money?
This week on, "Does it Work Wednesday?", Lauren Keith tests a newer version of Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser that originally aced the "Does it Work" test before on Heartland News.
The $20 dollar White Light Tooth Whitening System claims to give immediate results, after you apply peroxide gel to the dental tray, pop it in, and put this light in your mouth for ten minutes.
This week I test a product almost three dozen Heartland viewers requested by email, even phone calling us. We listened - here's the Pasta Express test.
We've all heard of silicone oven mitts. Now there are silicone baking pans. They're flexible and rubbery, and feel like they'd melt. They don't. But do they work well enough you'd pay $25 for one?
Do you wish you could wave a magic wand and make tasty snacks or dips? You may have your own kitchen magician if the Magic Bullet Blender works like makers promise.
"It leaves a protective shield that repels water, reduces finger marks, and makes routine cleaning easier," our volunteer reads off the Stainless Steel Magic Wipes bottle.
It's always impressive when you're served fancy desserts. Now you can make spectacular cakes for your dinner parties, and it could be as easy as Bake-N-Fill.
We all know how it feels to lift the garbage bag out of the can, only to have it rip and garbage spill out. That may not happen if Glad's promises hold true when it comes to the new ForceFlex bags.
"This is a recipe my cousin gave me that mixes up and rolls in between wax paper," says our volunteer tester, Linda Farrow. "I thought maybe we'd try this recipe with this today."
When you want to clean your hard floors, you probably start by sweeping, and end with scrubbing. The $100 Bissel Flip It vacuum claims to put both steps in one appliance.
Stringing lights on your Christmas tree is hard work! So it's really frustrating when part of a strand goes out. But this Does it Work product may be able to help solve that problem.
Most of us enjoy eating those home-cooked meals. But we dislike the clean-up afterward! A couple of new products by Dawn promise to make dishwashing easier.
A lot of families like to watch a movie or two over the holidays. But many parents do not like the foul language that often comes with it. That's why one Jackson family is trying technology aimed at filtering
Many of us keep opened bags of food stored by using clips or twist-ties. But the $8 Eurosealer claims to seal in the fresh flavors, textures and nutrients, in the original bag.
If you golf, you want to be good. So we test the Grip Mentor... It's a swing aid that promises instantanteous results. We recruit some Heartland News guys to help us out..
It'll pick up any kind of mess, on any kind of carpet or floor, and it's always hungry for more. Some pretty big promises by the Shark Cordless Sweeper. But is the Shark's bite worth $60?
There are certain chores that come with cooking -- like sharpening your knives. That's one step you may be able to skip, if Mighty Titan Knives live up to their claims. Will they give you supreme slicing
Computer printers aren't really too expensive anymore. But those ink cartridges can add up fast! Universal Inkjet Refill promises to work on any brand printer, and save you lots of money. Is it
Award-winning journalist and war correspondent Michael Hastings has died in a car accident in Los Angeles.
Award-winning journalist and war correspondent Michael Hastings, whose unflinching reporting ended the career of a top American army general, died early Tuesday in a car accident in Los Angeles, his employer and family said.
A mentally disabled woman and her young child were enslaved for more than a year, denied food and threatened with a pet python and pit bills, and the woman was beaten and forced to get pain medication for her...
A mentally disabled woman charged with shoplifting a candy bar asked to be jailed because three people "had been mean to her" - then went on to tell authorities about her time spent in unfathomably cruel servitude, along...
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:23 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:23:30 GMT
A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her. Jayden Sink raised nearly $200 on Friday while she sold lemonade
A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:38 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:38:52 GMT
Heavy rain showers caused flash flooding in Cape Girardeau and Scott counties. Ameren Missouri reported close to 1,000 outages in southeast Missouri at one point.
Heavy rain showers caused flash flooding in Cape Girardeau and Scott counties. Ameren Missouri reported close to 1,000 outages in southeast Missouri at one point.
Monday, June 17 2013 9:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:54:17 GMT
Last night was the 62nd annual Miss USA pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Contestants from all 50 states and territories of the Unites States went heel to heel on stage at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. Miss Connecticut, Erin Brady, ended up walking away with the grand title of Miss USA, but it was Miss Utah who really stood out from the rest of the competitors.
Last night was the 62nd annual Miss USA pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Contestants from all 50 states and territories of the Unites States went heel to heel on stage at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. Miss Connecticut, Erin Brady, ended up walking away with the grand title of Miss USA, but it was Miss Utah who really stood out from the rest of the competitors.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:54 AM EDT2013-06-18 14:54:48 GMT
HOUSTON (KHOU/CBS) - A shark attack at Surfside Beach sent a teenager to the hospital with severe injuries - but not without a fight. Garrett Sebesta, 15, was enjoying the Gulf Coast with a church group
Garrett Sebesta, 15, was enjoying the Gulf Coast with a church group from when a shark latched onto his leg and would not let go.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:20 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:20:00 GMT
The members of the radio show Mayhem In The AM on 790 The Zone were suspended Monday morning after comments they made which made fun of former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason, who has ALS, better
The members of the radio show Mayhem In The AM on 790 The Zone were fired Monday after comments they made which made fun of former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason, who has ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.
Mel Wymore (WEYE'-mohr) is a typical city council candidate in many ways. He's campaigning in New York as a community board appointee, ex-PTA chair and founder of local organizations.
Mel Wymore is a typical city council candidate in many ways, campaigning as a community board appointee, ex-PTA chair and founder of a roster of local organizations. But Wymore's community-leader resume has an unusual...
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:13 AM EDT2013-06-18 09:13:59 GMT
The former police chief of the Chicago suburb of Country Club Hills has pleaded guilty to fraud charges filed in connection with a $1.25 million grant from the state of Illinois.
The former police chief of the Chicago suburb of Country Club Hills has pleaded guilty to fraud charges filed in connection with a $1.25 million grant from the state of Illinois.
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