Spending Money gets you free stuff - Starwood Amex

Product Name: Starwood American Express card

Why it's great: My husband and I are obsessed with rewards credit cards. We're always on the hunt for the best one. We've settles on the Starwood Amex. Using it has gotten us free vacations for three years now. I get a free hotel night every couple of months, since we charge everything on this card. And on top of that, we love Starwood hotels. Bonus.

How it makes you more efficient:
1) It's faster to pay with a card. Pretty much always.
2) I don't have to search multiple hotel chains when planning a trip, since I know we're staying at a Starwood.
3) More frequent vacations make you more productive in your every day life.

Cheap Bubbly - Cristalino

Product Name: Cristalino

Why it's great: I love sparkling wine. It's very unfortunate that most only consume it on special occasions. Personally, I think it is appropriate at all times. Especially when it's reasonably priced. Enter Crystalino. It comes in Rose and Brut, and you can get it for well under $10. I've gotten it for $6.99. We stocked the limo after our wedding with it, and everyone enjoyed!

How it makes you more efficient:
1) It's so cheap, you can stock up. So less trips to the store!

Never Get Lost (again) - Garmin 265wt

Product Name: Garmin nüvi 265WT

Why it's great: We bought a used car a couple weeks ago, and it didn't have a GPS, something we'd become accustomed to. This portable GPS solved the problem, and is actually much better (and more affordable) than the one that came in our last car. It shows the roads in 3D - very cool - and speaks just about any language you can imagine. Currently we're listening to it in French.

How it makes you more efficient:
1) It's portable, so you can take it out of the car with you if you're planning to do some walking in a neighborhood you don't know.
2) Like most GPS's, it will suggest places for you to go with very little input and pre-planning.

A Fire in Minutes - Duraflame Logs

Product Name: Duraflame Firelog

Why it's great: Having a fireplace is great. It's both practical and romantic on a cold winter night. Building a fire is a totally different story. Burning real wood can be a lot of work to set up and clean. Enter Duraflame Logs, which don't look as pretty but make it very easy to start a fire.

How it makes you more efficient:
1) All you have to do to start a fire is place the log in the fireplace and light both ends of the package. It takes about 30 seconds.
2) Clean up is extremely simple as there is very little soot.

Eliminate Pet Odor - Arm & Hammer Pet Fresh

Product Name: Arm & Hammer Pet Odor Remover

Why it's great: If you have dogs, you know if is a constant battle to ensure your home does not smell like them. Arm & Hammer's products are great allies in the battle! My personal favorite is the carpet and upholstery powder, which not only makes your home smell great, but it also helps loosed hairs for easier pick up.

How it makes you more efficient:
1) It only needs to sit for 5-10 minutes before easily vacuuming up, making your house smell and look like no animals live there!

Luxury Cars that don't jerk you around - BMW

Product Name: BMW

Why it's great: I probably don't have to sell you on BMWs. Most people know what is good about them. My husband and I are on our second, although he would tell you he is on his second, since they are his car. Our first was a leased X3, which we just turned in to purchase a '06 330 convertible. Absolutely no complaints!

How it makes you more efficient:
1) They are focused on service, which makes life so much easier on you.
2) Their sales force does not make you go through the typical pitch. They tell you what it costs, and you make your decision. No hours waiting for the business manager.