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Two Innovative Leifheit Products Nominated for 2012 Housewares Design Awards
Posted on January 15, 2012 by Lynn
Two innovative products from Leifheit were selected as finalists in the prestigious 2012 Housewares Design Awards.
The Garlic King was nominated in the Gadgets and Kitchen Tools category.
The Soehnle Page Evolution Digital Kitchen Scale was nominated in the Countertop Food Prep Appliances category.
These products are also eligible for a “Best of the Best” Award for the best housewares products of the year.
Called “the Oscars of home design,” the Housewares Design Awards is the premier awards competition focused on the housewares industry. Winners will be announced at the Housewares Design Awards presentation ceremony and luncheon on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at the New York Marriott Marquis.
An independent panel of judges selected the Garlic King and Soehnle Page Evolution as finalists based on their superior design, appearance, function and originality.
The Housewares Design Awards are presented by HomeWorld Business and sponsored by the New York International Gift Fair®, Gourmet Insider Magazine and Whitford Corporation. Product submission and judging process is managed by the International Housewares Association (IHA).
For more information, visit www.housewaresdesignawards.com.
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6 Holiday Gift Ideas from Leifheit USA
Posted on August 1, 2011 by Lynn
A peek at gifts for special-interest peeps…
1. The Baker
The material and temperature of the baking surface can mean the difference between soggy and spectacular baked goods. Although generally used for pizza, a baking stone absorbs extra moisture, making it ideal for a variety of baked goods.
Leifheit option: Rectangular Pizza Stone (comes with tray and peel) – MSRP $34.
A roomy stone that helps pizzas, calzones, breads, and savory cakes to bake up crusty and tasty.
2. The Traveler
Today, the cost of air travel can skyrocket with each extra bag and overweight bag that a traveler checks. A portable travel scale is one way keep tabs on luggage weight — saving time, money, and surprises.
Leifheit option: Soehnle Luggage Travel Scale – MSRP $20.
A packable little scale with a high load capacity, additive weighing function, sturdy strap with metal hook, and kg and lb options.
3. The Fitness Fanatic
Fitness-minded individuals know that body weight alone is not an indicator of physical fitness. Fitness-smart bathroom scales provide weight along with body composition data, painting a more complete picture of fitness.
Leifheit option: Soehnle Easy Control Digital Bathroom Scale – MSRP $40.
A digital scale that displays body weight and body mass index at a glance.
4. The Nutrition-Savvy Cook
Nutritional facts. Manufacturers have them for their packaged goods. Many health-conscious individuals want them for their own home-prepared foods. Fortunately, there are nutrition-smart kitchen scales that do the nutritional math so those at home don’t have to.
Leifheit option: Soehnle Food Control Kitchen Scale – MSRP $50.
Digital scale containing data (calories, carbohydrates, protein, fat, cholesterol, fiber calcium) for 950 common foods, tare function, and total sum memory.
5. The DIY Devotee
An over-the-top gift for do-it-yourself types? A safe and stylish step ladder that will see them through years of projects. Your traditional holiday gift? No. Sure to be remembered and appreciated? Absolutely.
Leifheit option: Hailo L60 4-Step Safety Ladder with Multifunction Tray – MSRP $110.
Keeps tools, paint buckets and cables within easy each. Slip-resident feet; wide, deep steps.
6. The Canning Enthusiast
Those who take food preservation seriously can never have enough canning jars. Those thoughtful enough to give these canning folks pretty jars as holiday gifts might later find themselves the lucky recipient of some delicious preserved goods.
Leifheit option: Preserving Jars ranging from .25 liter (1 cup) to 1 liter (4 cups) – MSRP $15 to $23 for sets of 6.
These German-manufactured jars are a delightful break from the ordinary. The unique marquis shape makes them the perfect showcase for special batches of preserved foods.
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Solar Sense personal scale by Soehnle
Posted on June 17, 2011 by Lynn
Soehnle Solar Sense digital Bathroom Scale, posted with vodpod
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A peek at “New in 2011″ items
Posted on February 17, 2011 by Lynn
Leifheit USA is bringing some exciting color and convenience to households in 2011!
Download a PDF sampling of these new products or visit the media high-res photo collection.
Kitchen tools and gadgets
Soehnle kitchen scales
Food serving
Soehnle personal scales
Laundry
Cleaning
… and Travel!
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Holiday Gift Ideas from Leifheit USA
Posted on July 9, 2010 by Lynn
Out-of-the-ordinary Gifts: Always a Better Idea
Leifheit International USA is all about creativity. In fact our tag line – Always a Better Idea – pretty much sums up our philosophy and commitment to innovation.
For the upcoming holiday season, we offer some creative ideas for those hard-to-buy-for folks who are on everyone’s gift list.
All these products are new this year. All are available at select retailers and online at LeifheitUSA.com.
Click below for a look inside our gift idea guide …
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Holiday Gift Preview
Posted on June 9, 2010 by Lynn
Leifheit USA will showcase creative holiday gifts ideas at the What’s Hot for the Holidays media event, June 10 in New York. The event is sponsored by the International Housewares Association.
If you are attending this event, please come by and see us! If you’re unable to attend, e-mail us for a 2010 holiday media kit.
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Happy “National Hanging Out Day”
Posted on April 19, 2010 by Lynn
Did you know? …
Every year, on April 19th, Project Laundry List joins together with hundreds of organizations from around the country to educate communities about energy consumption. National Hanging Out Day was created to demonstrate how it is possible to save money and energy by using a clothesline.
You can support the cause and get a good deal on drying racks, too.
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