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Soggy Doggy
Soggy Doggy

— Soggy Doggy Doormat

What’s to love: It’s a super absorbent doormat that’s cute and absorbs more water and dirt than most other doormats.

What does it do: The durable rug, which comes in beige, blue, caramel or dark chocolate brown, is made of microfiber chenille containing millions of textured ultra-fine strands, allowing the rug to absorb more than seven times its weight from wet dirty paws. The rug is machine washable, too. A large doormat sells for $39.99 and an extra-large for $84.99. Makers of the doormat also make the Soggy Doggy Super Shammy of the same material for $19.99.

The Element Portable Gas Grill

What’s to love: It makes entertaining and grilling easy almost anywhere.

What does it do: Perfect for a summer picnic, the 15-pound grill has patent pending fold-and-lock legs that double as a handle at each end for easy portability. The grill comes with cast iron grates, a push button ignition and an adjustable stainless-steel burner that heats up to 350-650 degrees. Buy an optional shoulder strap and you have your hands free to carry a picnic basket. The grill sells for $149.99.

HomeStyle, Pages 36 on 06/30/2012

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