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Running CoS myself and I had the same problem. My players were becoming restless because they were playing too cautiously. They took a long time to come to any decision, but they felt they had to play cautiously and think about the situation from every angle.

My solution was to buy some game timers. I just bust one out when I think they're taking too long, and they get the message. The players really appreciate it, and I think the game has improved measurably for everyone involved.

I also play with a variant Inspiration ruleset, with Inspiration Cards rather then points. Players can carry up to their proficiency bonus number of cards.

I introduced a new rule that players set their own goals and quests. They get inspiration for setting a goal and for completing it. This encourages the players to take more risks and generally be less conservative.

These two changes have dramatically improved the game for both me and my players. Highly recommended!

I don't know if they would be needs because if it's something I need, I end up buying it for myself. These are things that would greatly improve the quality of my life, but I have a hard time justifying to myself that I deserve nice things:

• The Fred and Friends Dish Wish Scrub Brush - I live with housemates who hardly ever do dishes. I don't want to become the person who does all the dishes (even though I don't hate doing dishes). With this brush, though, I'd be much happier doing them!
  
  
• The Datexx The Miracle Cube Timer - Timers help me keep myself on task -- and something like this that would keep me productive (which is actually one of the things that help ease my depression).
  
  
• The Accell D080B-007K-R PowerSquid Outlet Multiplier - I live in a converted living room, so we don't have a lot of outlets. :(
  
  

First off, get testing accommodations. My first year, I made the mistake of thinking I would not need it. Boy, I was wrong. I almost failed out my first semester. Not only will testing accommodating help you take your exams. It will also provide a basis for requesting testing accommodations for bar exams (which is difficult and frankly a pain in the ass). Once, I got testing accommodations that were a time and half in a separate room, my grades improved to Dean's list. Second, make sure your medications are in check. Third, be careful on who you tell that you have ADHD. Adderall is sought after drug in law school. If people know you have ADHD, they will ask you for meds. Fourth, don't be afraid to ask for help from the very beginning. Law School is completely different way of studying, testing, writing, and preparing. Don't be too proud to think you are above asking for help. All schools have academic counselors. Make sure you become BFF with them. They will be a key resource. Fifth, find past exams and outlines. Time to become friends with some 2Ls. Usually, there is a database of old exams. You would be surprised how much the new exams are based on the old ones. Sixth, make sure you know your study style. How do you learn best? Is it writing everything over and over? Is it making index cards? Everyone will tell you the best way to study. However, everyone is different. I used a time timer. http://www.amazon.com/Time-Timer-12-Inch/dp/B002GTZZ6M/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1427824796&sr=8-3&keywords=time+timer
Seventh, ignore the shittalkers. It's true about law school. A lot of people try to psyche you out. They will be bragging about how much work they did or grade they got or how well they know the material. IGNORE THEM. This negative energy will heighten your anxiety and disrupt your work.
Please feel free to PM with any other questions. I'll be more than happy to help you out.

I do something I call 15/30. I have these cool timer blocks I set it to 30 minutes and I just play/do what I feel like, sometimes that is laying in bed feeling blah. Then when it goes off I do 15 minutes of "what I don't want to do but can't avoid." Repeat. The basic principal is reward yourself for doing what you can handle one bite at a time. It isn't a silver bullet. It doesn't make you feel like sunshine and butterflies, but at least some of the crap you have to do gets done and off your back. And that helps.

This is a good book if you are looking to explore the concept: Mini Habits (I think it is even free for prime members)

I'm making some hard boiled eggs right now! I use this amazing egg timer, then pop the eggs into an ice bath. When they are fully cooled and COLD, I crack the egg like I would if it were raw. Then I keep tapping it all around the outside until the whole shell is cracked. Then I gently press the pads of my fingers onto the shell to crack it all up really small. When the shell and membrane start to detach from the egg, find a place where the membrane has broken and gently push the shell away from the egg with the outer side of your thumb. Don't peel using your fingertips or nails, that just makes it easier to shred the egg.

I find that eggs that have spent a couple days in the fridge after being cooked peel easier than freshly cooked eggs. Good fucking luck peeling warm eggs. I've pretty much given up on soft-boiled, shelled eggs.

First, I use Grade A Large brown eggs...the Organics brand from Tom Thumb/Safeway (cage free, hormone free, etc). They average about 2 1/4" on the long axis.

To make sure you don't overcook/undercook your sausage: do your absolute best to make sure that the sausage is the same thickness all the way around (as close as possible) and not too thick. Do not go thicker than a 1/4" thick.

Also, get a probe-style kitchen thermometer and make sure your oil is a close to 300ºF (150ºC) as possible. At 300ºF and 1/4" thick sausage, it will take you no longer than 6 minutes (more like 5 minutes) to cook the sausage all the way through without turning the outside to carbon. ;)

For eggs: get yourself one of these and follow the instructions. You'll never have wrongly-boiled eggs again.

Just remember, practice makes perfect. :D

I ran into kinda the same problem at my LFGS a year or two ago. I was the DM, and on some nights the tables would swell to 8 players, which makes life kiiinnnnda awful for everyone.

Out of combat, I always had the same 2-4 players take command of a situation; that's fine in a novel where some characters always get shuffled to the rear of the group, not so much IRL.

In combat, it's just a slog, because a single round can take 15 minutes even if the characters are lower level. And it's usually worse because half the players don't know what anything is, so we gotta baby-step them through attack and damage rolls and class features and *frustrated strangled sounds*

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First piece of advice: Set a hard limit on how many players you'll take at your table. I and my current DM both have a limit of 7 players, although 4-6 is preferable. That might suck for anyone who comes along all new and excited, but it's just not fair to that new player and your regulars, for the reasons I stated above. I can't count how many times at the end of the night I've had to say "hey, hope you enjoyed your first night, sorry it was so crazy, that just happens with a ton of players," and then that player never shows up again. I know it's not the best way to think about it, but when you sink 1/6 of a game night into helping someone who will never show up again, that's a bunch of a lot of wasted time!

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Second piece of advice: Employ methods to trim combat round times. Sand timers to hurry up turns are a good place to start, as well as reminders of who's on deck turn to turn; "Ciel, your turn, Rick Trollbus you're up next so start thinking about what you'd like to do." There are some other methods, though I haven't yet tried all of them.

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Third piece of advice: Try to get a feel for how much the rotating guest/casual players do or want to contribute. Some folks are only quite until a fellow players "MB1, any thoughts?" Then again, some people do it just to get their social itch scratched, and they're fine being quiet and listening, then rolling dice when it's their turn; totally legit way to play. Don't be afraid to ask the casual players and/or your regulars to find out, because it's better to be sure than to guess and be wrong.

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Fourth piece of advice: Generate a butt-load of characters for casual and new players. I've seen significant portions of a game night get eaten up by getting a player up to speed on the most basic mechanics of D&D player creation and class features. If you have a new guy show up, just say "here, pick from these 3-8 and we'll help you understand what these characters are all about!"

Yep, I hear you. Morning are tough, although they've gotten easier with some routines & consistency. For my kid that had (and still has) trouble with time management, we used a sticker chart & a timer to help him learn to get ready on time. If he got ready with minimal warnings (when we first started, we began with 2 warnings, then 1, then none), then he got a sticker. 10 stickers = reward. we also used a timer that he could see how much time he had left. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000J5OFW0/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1485457653&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=kids+timer) if he wasn't ready on time, needed more than the agreed warnings, then no sticker & he could try again the next day. now we don't need the chart for this. it took a few months but he's got it. we are working on other things now. it's always something! :-) btw- make sure he understands very clearly exactly what needs to be done to "be ready". is it when he has his shoes on? or is it teeth brushed, shoes on, coat on, backpack on, ready to walk out the door? my kids always needs VERY specific instructions when we create a routine.

THIS! - Merlin Mann called this a work-dash. Since I can't even handle 25 minutes, I do 15minutes with 5 or less between. A timer that can jump between times is excellent (holds presets). But, I've also done this with a non-beeping timer - it's wonderful. I used this one: https://www.amazon.com/General-Tools-TI150-Visually-Impaired/dp/B001TOJG7Y/
The great thing about that timer is that it has 3 options- vibrate, light flash, or beep. Keep it on your belt while working, and use vibration, no one will known you're timing that hallway "quick chat."

For some reason, filling in bubbles also helped me greatly- I used these Task Order Up sheets / 3x5 cards to track my progress on the 3 important tasks I had to complete that day:

http://davidseah.com/2006/05/task-order-up-3x5-index-card-edition/

The most important part (don't get lost in all the intricacies) are the little bubbles split into 4's... with 15 minutes, full a row of bubbles = 1 hour! Keep doing that for each task. [Drop a task on top, middle, bottom, and fill in as you complete your focused work-dash.]

Ignore all else during those 15 minutes! Then revel in the work done! :D

I've read in one of Ed Rosenthal's books that baking is supposedly an effective way to kill the mold that's present on much cannabis. I actually recommend a higher temperature, though like 200^oF for 20 minutes or 220^o for 10-15 minutes, as this will kill the mold and promote decarboxylation. Use the thinnest surface possible, like very flat aluminum foil or a very clean and dry cookie sheet. Your product should be finely crumbled, like out of an herb grinder, and will eventually be pretty brown in color. Further, don't rely on your oven's thermostat. Get an inexpensive digital oven thermometer and standardize your oven a few times. Considering that you're getting within 30-50^oF of the vaporization point of everyone's favorite compound, you could accidentally burn off all the good stuff. Stock oven thermometers are notoriously inaccurate.

Lots of info in there!

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Key Rack

Kitchen Timer

Wine bottles

Save money by seriously sitting down and doing a budget of what you can actually afford. When grocery shopping, you dont have to buy name brand food.

AND YAY TO YOU!!!!!

> I've found that when I've used that procedure in the past, I've ended up with overcooked steak...

A digital probe thermometer is a godsend for this. I sear my steak for ~90-seconds per side in grapeseed oil, put a pat of Ghee onto the steak, and then toss the steak into my 250º oven for ~20-minutes with the probe thermometer set in it set to 145º.

Perfectly cooked, perfectly delicious steak.

Lots of good stuff in here.
I'd add to get a couple of timers and connect them to lamps and/or a radio. Make sure to change the timing every so often. It'll give the appearance someone is around.

Also, when I was young and starting out, I would stock up on non perishable items when I had a few extra bucks. I pretty much always have a back up of soap, shampoo and the like, even now. Sucks to run out of things, and sucks even worse if it's a lean week. If you cook, this is a good plan with meat too. When the store has meat on sale, buy and freeze. Saves money and you'll pretty much always have food in the house.

Good luck! Living alone can be really great.

Edit: link derp

Here's my 2 cents on preventing burnt meat. Get a food thermometer like this: http://www.amazon.com/Polder-Digital-In-Oven-Thermometer-Graphite/dp/B000P6FLOY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1374375316&sr=8-4&keywords=meat+thermometer. I highly suggest this for any beginner cook. It will help ensure you get the proper temperature for meat. My other advice, and it's a obvious statement, don't leave the meat alone.

• Preheat the oven to 350F.
  
  
• Marinate the chicken breast any way you like. I like to use soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and olive oil.
  
  
• Lay it on a cookie sheet.
  
  
• Stick the thermometer probe so that the tip is deep in the meat. Set the thermometer temp to 160F.
  
  
• Place the chicken in the oven. Make sure the plastic thing is outside the oven. The door will close on the wire.
  
  
• When the thermometer beeps. Take out the chicken. Don't remove the probe.
  
  
• Cover the chicken with aluminum foil. Wait 10 minutes. By this time, the chicken's temperature should reach the safe temp of 165F.
  
  
• Once it reaches 165F, it's done!

If you want a cheaper alternative, for baking at least, you can use a Polder digital thermometer. I use it a lot. It's not an instant-read thermometer like the thermapen, but it's really great to see the temp of your chicken/roast/meatloaf without ever opening the oven which you can't do with the thermapen.

This is the one that I use: http://www.amazon.com/Polder-Digital-In-Oven-Thermometer-Graphite/dp/B000P6FLOY

If you want examples on how I use it, I can type them up for you. Have fun with the cooking!

Well, for a large piece of meat, there are general cooking time guidelines that you would be better off using than a recipe anyway. But like what moikederp said, get one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Polder-Digital-In-Oven-Thermometer-Graphite/dp/B000P6FLOY Your food will end up being much better, and your life much easier. I know it seems a bit like overkill now, but you will be thankful later.

Since this AskCulinary, I am also going to recommend that when cooking you avoid just merely following recipes. Look at the food. Learn by site/smell/feel when things are done. Read more about techniques, so instead of blindly following a recipe that says "Turn a skillet up to medium-high heat, add some oil, then brown chicken breasts for 4 mintues on each side. Take the chicken cutlets out of the pan and add chicken stock" You can understand that you are using a very common technique where you brown the chicken, then deglaze the pan making a gravy.

What are you using it for?

I have this probe thermometer and love it. I know it's not a traditional candy thermometer, but I use it for caramel and deep frying all the time and it's great. My favorite feature is that you can set the alarm to go off at a certain temperature, so you don't have to stand there watching it the whole time.

My son is 7 with ADHD. He is currently on focalin XR and does therapy every other week. We have little routines in place that help him "DO THE THING". For example, to get him dressed in the morning, we've taken two pictures one in his pajamas and one completely dressed for school and they are on his wall next to his closet. Visualizing the finished product really helps him get going in the morning. When he gets dressed, he checks his outfit to his picture to make sure he has everything.

I don't know if your son negotiates like my son does but I'm convinced that my son is going to be a lawyer. We use a "magic cube" timer. When he has a task that I want him to do or need him to do, we set his timer and he has to work on it for that long (usually 5 to 15 minutes depending on the task). Then he gets a 5 minute play break. I actually use the magic cube at work also, and it helps with my ADHD tremendously.

If you ever want to bounce ideas off of me, shoot me a message.

I think these hourglasses are awesome.

Bronze Dragon - Black Sand

Colored Dragons - Black Sand

Black Dragons - Red Sand

Celtic Dragons - Red Sand

You and I would work well together because I'm a heavy armor front lines kind of guy!

PS. I love dragons

Last year while I was driving I found myself thinking about things. Before I knew it I was wondering how would blind people know which side of the contact case to put their contacts into, like did it have a braille or what. Took me about 5 minutes to realize I was thinking about blind people wearing contacts. Then a few days later I was drying my hands on some paper towels and I thought...they really should make something that isn't disposable. I then chuckled to myself as I remembered about towels.

Luckily my brain is working again but I still catch moments where I wonder Why on earth did I do that?

This thermometer would be amazing to help me with the /r/52weeksofcooking challenges I've been doing this year!! I've needed one for awhile!

They're not that expensive. I use this one and it's only like $6. Mine looses time after a bit - I think it speeds up around 5 minutes a month but it's still working good and I've had it running 24/7 since last May.

Grant it, I don't use it for the phones - I have it set to a light for my leopard gecko. There's this more expensive one that you can set multiple times a day. I have one that looks like it but is much older but I can't seem to find it.

Soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball of fur my doggy would love to play with you.

I am trained as an EMT, a forest fire fighter, a CNA, an office assistant, sous chef and big rig driver.

This would be great for my kids!

I can post more pictures of the setup tomorrow if you want, basically since I live in an apartment building I use the water pressure from our reservoir that sits 7 floors above my apartment.

I have connected a timer to the wall that turns on a solenoid valve twice a day for 5 minutes.

The water comes out from under the sink on the balcony, goes to a 1/4" tubing that is then reduced to a 1/8" to fit the drip system.

I have just about enough water so that the water starts to drip form under the vases and since where I live is quite warm the plants usually like that.

I have set up the system 2 weeks ago so I still didn't had time to see if I should reduce or increase the water but this can be easily done by changing either the time the valve stays open or the amount of water that leaves the drip valve.

Here are the links for the stuff I used (similar):

Solenoid Valve

Timer
I like this model so you can connect the wires to the inside of the plug and keep you plug usefull.

Dripper I used these ones but I could not find then on amazon.

These look like might work aswell, and would solve one of my complaints about mine that is, when I need to change the amount of water I end up having to twist the water line witch messes up the direction of the rest of the line.

That's basically it, just pay attention to the diameter of the tubing and the voltages you use everything else should work just fine.

For a walstad like I described, I originally just used a small ikea desk lamp. It was this one actually.

You can also buy a timer for the light, so you won't ever need to worry about missing a day. This is my favorite timer so far. They have cheaper ones that work great too.

You should never need to feed the walstad bowl I described. At most, you'd have to add a glass of water every few days. You'll never need to do a vacuuming session on it. Just topping off should be fine. I've got my walstad bowl I made forever ago, and it still looks awesome. I've borrowed its light for weeks at a time, so it sat in the dark, and it's fine. I top it off every few weeks when I realize its getting REALLY low.

Super low maintenance. Looks beautiful. Just buy a large glass bowl (a few gallons), miracle grow organic potting soil, gravel, the plants you choose, and a piece of driftwood to get started. If you want to add a lamp on a timer, it's an extra ~$30 probably. You'll need a small bottle of dechlorinator too, but you'll need like a drop of it per large glass of water for the most part. If you stay on top of just adding a half cup or so every day (assuming its a hot day), then you won't even need to bother with dechlorinator after the initial fill.

You might like using a ["time timer"] ( http://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000J5OFW0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1449701629&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=time+timer&dpPl=1&dpID=51EguomgszL&ref=plSrch) It's a great tool for kids who are happier when their in control of their own schedule and transitions

It sounds like we might have similar coffee machines (here's mine). I like to have mine come on an hour before I wake up to give the group head and portafilter time to come up to full temp. The cheap and simple approach would be to plug in one of these and call it a day.

In my case, I'm using a SmartThings hub along with a Z-Wave switch which allows me to schedule the on/off in a little more intelligent manner, while also monitoring power utilization and allowing me to integrate control into additional environments. For example, the Rocket will only turn on if somebody is home at 5am as there's no sense starting coffee for an empty house. I also can control it with the Amazon Echo with "Alexa, turn on the Rocket". Unfortunately I can't say "light the Rocket" yet but I've filed a feature request :D

In this use case SmartThings will work fully local so it should avoid some of the cloud reliability problems people have experienced recently. You could do the same with several other hub or software options available as well as this is a very standard use case.

Good luck, and good coffee!

I love you so much! Thank you! Also, let me share with you my favorite pomodoro timer ever -- these beautiful hourglasses...

https://www.amazon.com/Atentif-Minute-Black-Sand-Productivity-Set-Pomodoro-Technique-Office/dp/B01JDWKKZU

Yeah flat for sure then. You could always pull it out and then put it in the end as well just make sure you wear gloves.

You can also always buy something like this too (there are tons of different ones):

https://www.amazon.com/Polder-Digital-Oven-Thermometer-Resistant/dp/B000P6FLOY/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=meat+heat+probe&qid=1555355291&s=gateway&sr=8-3

The Presto Timer is pretty durable and cheap enough to replace.

However I would quite honestly recommend something for a "fight training" situation, a large wall mount like the "Rep Timer:.

I use this "Time Timer" that I originally bought to help my kids better understand the passing of time for work they need to do or for how much more time they get for a show (or until they can have screen time): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J5OFW0

It apparently originally designed for autistic kids, but I find it a great visual that I even see out of the corner of my eye as I work and it has both a silent mode and a beep mode (for when the time is up). It doesn't make any sound as the time is passing. It does require 1 AA battery.

https://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Perfect-Changing-Kitchen-Temperature/dp/B00004UE75/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1482786886&sr=1-1&keywords=egg+timer

I use one those those.. works for me. I like my eggs super soft/rare.

Some restaurants will put eggs in oven to boil them. I think Good Eats have epsd on it.

Just a note on buying plug-in timers... if you decide to go that route, be sure to buy an "appliance timer", which will be capable of handling the extra power draw of a crock-pot. An easy way to tell is an appliance timer will have a ground prong, while a lamp timer usually won't (assuming you're in a country like the US, where lots of plugs aren't grounded.)

You're welcome! If you're interested, this is the one I have. I've had it for ten years (according to Amazon), and it's still going strong.

> Way better than fumbling with a phone to time things.


Easier than saying hands-free, "Hey Siri, set timer for 27 minutes"?

FYI, if you do want a separate timer, Serious Eats recommends this $9 Polder unit:

https://www.amazon.com/Polder-898-90-Clock-Timer-Stopwatch/dp/B00004S4U7

Why not just spring for a good timer? I prefer a sand timer over a digital one because it looks nicer.

http://www.amazon.com/Kuchenprofi-Sand-Tea-Timers-Assorted/dp/B003LM4JJM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348594267&sr=8-1&keywords=tea+timers


This one is going on my wish list.
http://www.amazon.com/Services-Thames-Oasis-3-4-5-Minute-Timer/dp/B000QSUJXO/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1348594267&sr=8-5&keywords=tea+timers

> I can do this with an SCR, but my local hobby store has stopped carrying them. Any help is appreciated

Get one from somewhere else? Digi-key has damn near everything, and if you are willing to wait, still offers free shipping on orders received by SnailMail.

Lighting the LED is easy. Detecting the end of the kitchen timer's countdown is a pain, especially since you haven't described it in any way whatsoever.

Is it an hourglass-style egg timer? A standard mechanical timer? Something electronic and battery-powered? Built into your microwave?

I'm pretty sure you can get one of those timers for christmas tree lights. It's shut off the power at a certain time. Then you could have it switch back on at a certain time.

I think this would work because you tv doesn't turn on as soon as it get electricity (ie plugged in).

TV: on Power: on

-timer off

TV: off Power: off

-timer on

TV: off Power: on

then repeat.

When I had a home mining operation (with TOU pricing), I ran my antminer S1 off of a christmas light timer so that it only harvested that sweet sweet off-peak electricity.

Something like this would probably work if you're running the S9 off of 120v. You might be able to find a 240v alternative.

That's not much. They're plants that naturally grow in full sun. Put a plant light above them on a timer. 16 hours per day this time of year will have them growing like weeds.

Here's my setup in my office. The window is south-facing but as you can see is somewhat blocked by a big old wall, so I augment to the light supply for the plants with the light. It's hooked up to the timer I linked above and the plants seem pretty darn happy with it. The black thing attached to the side of the desk is my old phone, which works as an FTP camera that I use to make stop motion video of the plants as they grow.

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#5. Animal

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#7. A Game..all about the poker

#8. A Guilty Pleasure...I hate that I love her

#9. A Tool

#10. Something from my childhood...oh man is it

#11. An organizational item...a stretch but what/who's more organized than ants?!

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Thanks for this fun Contest!

https://www.amazon.com/Sand-Timer-Colorful-Sandglass-Hourglass/dp/B014XXP12G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479483425&sr=8-1&keywords=SAND+TIMERS

Some players hate it, but most players LOVE IT! Especially fighters/barbarians

I have this light alarm clock and love it. It slowly ramps up the brightness until it's time for you to wake up. There are 20 levels of brightness and at level 20 it's RIDICULOUSLY bright. I purchased it for around $50 or so, I think there is a new model out and this one is no longer available.

I also have this outlet timer that I plug a coffee maker and small heater into. Wake up to a warm room and the smell of coffee every day! INTERNET OF THINGS!

Oh boy my mother is dying for one of these! I would recommend the penguin kitchen timer. It's like 4.95 used. Hopefully it being 7ish dollars doesn't disqualify me.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0072GHH42/ref=mp_s_a_1_17?qid=1452445898&sr=8-17&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=cute+kitchen+accessories

This is a little expensive but totally worth the splurge. Its big and bright, hard to ignore and easy enough for even a little kid to understand. It also has a ringer when times up!


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002GTZZ6M/ref=twister_B06XSZ57B2?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

The following products also look good/interesting to help me. I have absolutely no financial interest in these, I'm just keeping track.

A cube for quick 5, 15, 30, 60 minute timer (link).

A popular digital kitchen timer (link).

A pager-like alarm/countdown (link).

I got one of these, it's great. It darkens as the egg cooks from the outside in, and helps you pull your eggs exactly when you should

I used the pomodori method and enjoyed it better than straight study marathons.

For a timer, I used this cube timer. Or I'd recommend any kind of handheld kitchen timer.

Using your phone as a timer can be a distraction when you get tempted to open notifications and suddenly you're on a tangent. Plus the cube timer is easy to flip over and continue on or reset. It's a little loud for a library but personal use is fine.

The key to using these is to make sure the wire isn't touching any hot surfaces in the oven, like the oven rack or a roasting pan for instance. I've had my Polder probe thermometer for many years now and it's trucking right along.

I also have the Thermapen and it's the bomb, but too cost prohibitive for most casual cooks.

I recommend you get one of these (small, cheap, easy to use, reusable). Keep the egg timer in the frig with your eggs, take it out at the same time, put it into the water at the same time. This is actually a lot more reliable than a clock timer, because all sorts of things may affect the cooking speed (frig temp, water temp, air pressure, ...).

• Your water should be in a rolling boil before putting the eggs in, always use the same amount of water (should just cover the eggs), take the eggs straight from the frig into the boiling water (it's a question of minutes, not seconds).
  
  
• If you're unsure of the cooking time, take just one egg out when they're about ready, open up on one end to check. Either put it back into the water if the white is runny, or take them all out and into cold water if it's firm. Remember that the eggs will continue cooking from their internal heat for a little while afterwards.
  
  
• If you don't want your eggs to crack while cooking, make a small hole on the flat end of the egg (so that air can be released as it expands).
  
  
• When the eggs are cooked put them immediately into cold tap water (ice not really necessary but will help) to make peeling the eggs easier.
  
  frig = refrigerator

Brother, I bid you venture deep into the Amazon where exist perfect armaments to cook the Holy Bird.

A knife and deadly hook will be of aid.

Remember to reach 165 degrees of Fahrenheit at bare minimum to purge the agents of Broki from the flesh. His servant salmonella with it's punishing diarrhea and vomiting threatens to steal thy gains. Also, I think it is tastiest at 170°-180°.

375°F with a coating of regular olive oil followed by hearty spicing of oregano and rosemary is how I eat the Bird. Best cooked in a deep glass casserole dish where the chicken covers the whole bottom; it will soak in its own rich juices. 2.5-3lb (three large breasts) cooks in about 75 minutes.

Re: the crock pot, if you get a lightswitch timer it controls the flow of power and turns off your crock pot. I actually like it better than crockpots with timers because the 'keep warm' mode overcooks them.

To help with timing, you could try a visual timer too. Like this: Time Timer Original 12 inch; 60 Minute Visual Timer - Classroom Or Meeting Countdown Clock for Kids and Adults (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002GTZZ6M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XWfIDbKV9ATZM

Ours is also 5 and we tell her she'll lose out on tablet time tomorrow if she throws a fit about not getting it (she has tasks to do first and has run out of time before dinner in the evening).

Get the egg timer as well. I use it every day and works perfectly every time.

"The Science of good cooking" book recommends Polder 3-in-1 Clock, Timer, and Stopwatch. It's a bit expensive at $16, but maybe it will keep together longer than the ones you've been using.

Polder Portable Kitchen Timer, Clock, and Stopwatch Combination - Easy to read digital display and includes carrying strap https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000G2OT9U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_uoUHAbCZK0H2F

This cute little kitchen timer to keep me and my ADD on track during finals week!

Thanks so much for doing this =]

For staying on track, we use this: https://smile.amazon.com/Time-Timer-Original-Optional-Management/dp/B002GTZZ6M/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1521158440&sr=8-4&keywords=timer+clock

Having some big, obvious, and physical is much better than a timer app.

As the for the rest - what is your interested in tracking statistics? Is it not enough to just say "our meetings are unproductive" at retro and dig in from there?

IR (laser) thermometers are fantastic, but not for candy cooking, as the steam throws off the reading. Digital is the way to go; I recommend one of these three: CDN, Maverick, Polder. I use the Polder and a refractometer.

This is one of the best gadgets I own:
https://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Perfect-Changing-Kitchen-Temperature/dp/B00004UE75

Cheap and works flawlessly.

Stick with it, I have found that my humidifier and humidistat has not been necessary. Whether dry aging beef or curing 10# of chorizo, high RH has been my battle. I let the wine fridge do the temp regulation and have a CPU fan pushing through a filter with a filter on the other side providing pass through. Things that have proven necessary: Timer for fan- a real PITA to figure out how to program but great: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H4XP7QS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage
RH meters that can be calibrated: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H6CZQE?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00

The link you provided was broken for me. But I think you were trying to link to this timer.

I agree this is probably the best answer to OPs question even if it is not as sexy as a "smart device"


If you want different behavior on the weekends, you could always spend just a little more and get one like this with 7 day programmability.

This is as easy as a $6 oven/kitchen timer or as expensive as a $1000 iPhone. I mean really, you need help with this? Sunbeam 408441 61040 Timer, 60 Minutes https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000I18PHG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DsuYDbM6Q36M5

Here is a thermometer similar to the one I use for siphon brewing for $17. It won't work for home roasting. If you think you might get into that, you will need one that has a higher max temp (500 F+). I haven't bought one yet because I am considering a roast profiling setup which would port to my pc. This is a good grinder at $45. This is the kitchen scale I like for $50 but you might be able to get one for less. The scale only measures down to grams which works fine for this siphon at 40 oz. ($36) but for a smaller siphon you might need a scale that measures down to .1 grams. To summarize, you could get a decent set up for ~$120 or for a roast compatible thermometer ~$145. You will also want a wooden spoon for stirring the coffee in the siphon.

Get one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/Datexx-The-Miracle-Cube-Timer/dp/B0002U72LS

30 minutes of work, 30 of fun, repeat. Obey it without question.

Then once you have some normal pattern of work vs leisure, expand the work to 60.

Another good way is to get a probe thermometer. Also, keep the fridge cold (38 degrees F or less...for the metrically-minded, 3.3 degrees C or less) and clean it with bleach or another disinfectant about every 2-3 months. Keep raw meat/poultry/fish separated from vegetables or fruit; otherwise, the vegetables or fruit could become contaminated. And never let tongs/a spatula/whatever that have touched raw meat/poultry/fish touch the finished meal. (Instead, get new ones.)

Similar to this, I find using a timer to be very helpful as it shifts the “blame” to something automated. You can’t argue with a timer, it isn’t going to change because of your tantrum.

My phone timer beeping is enough for my kid. But some will respond better to a visual timer like this one so they can see time passing.

Time Timer Original 12 inch; 60 Minute Visual Timer – Classroom Or Meeting Countdown Clock for Kids and Adults (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002GTZZ6M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Li9SBbM8FWRQ7

I use this with my students during centers and they love it! http://www.amazon.com/Time-Timer-12-Inch/dp/B002GTZZ6M?ie=UTF8&keywords=clock%20timer&qid=1462485704&ref_=sr_1_4&sr=8-4

Thanks! Here you go!

Vario 886 Grinder

Pocket scale

Distributor

Dosing Funnel

Espro calibrated tamper VST 58.35 Flat

Grindenstein Knock box

Presto timer

18g VST portafilter basket

IMS E61 shower screen

E61 thermometer

I like this one because not only it flashes, it also vibrates when the time's up. It also has a fastener thing so we can clip it to our pants/shorts/belt so we can forget about the timer and walk around freely. The device's vibration will remind us when it's time. You can also use your phone's clock app as well.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001TOJG7Y

In the future, get a kitchen timer that will fit in a pocket and keep it on you while cooking. I'm the most absent minded person and it's saved my butt/meat multiple times.

Polder 898-95 Clock, Timer and Stopwatch, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000G2OT9U/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_KHiTub0RNDVNV

For anyone having issues with charter, one of the easiest fixes is to just reboot your router and modem. (I know, I know, you've heard it before)

Buuuuut, I bought a wall timer, similar to one of these bad boys: https://www.amazon.com/Intermatic-TN311-Indoor-Decorations-Grounded/dp/B005MMSTNG/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1536945255&sr=8-5&keywords=timers+for+electrical+outlets&dpID=51mbESwQNrL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

I have it set to kill power for the small increment (usually 10-15 min) at about 4:00 AM, i.e. when I should be asleep on any given day. I barely have connection issues anymore. It's a bit extreme, but for the 8-15 dollars to never worry about it, it's been a great use of my cash.

Cook it breast side down and put it on a silcone rack and use a probe thermometer, those popups are crap. Set the thermometer alarm for 170F and put it between thigh and breast. If you need more go to Butterball.com. They have a ton of good info. I put chicken broth on the bottom with chopped carrot, onion and celery too. Great flavors, then you strain them out and use the liquid for gravy. You can find gravy recipes on you tube. Mad Max Turkey has a great one, you have to go to the end of video to find it.

https://www.amazon.com/Polder-THM-362-86-Thermometer-Resistant-Graphite/dp/B000P6FLOY

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=silicone+roasting+racks&crid=1WETP2XRIOGR6&sprefix=silicone+roas%2Caps%2C148&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_13

I've had this egg timer for 2 years and love it.

>One possible solution would be some device which need to be pressed every 20min. Automatic as possible would be good.

It's called a timer, you set it for 20 minutes on the other side of your room and when it goes off you walk over to reset it.

Get these

http://www.amazon.com/Polder-898-90-Clock-Timer-Stopwatch/dp/B00004S4U7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s04

Just because the folks you work with don't care about precision doesn't mean you don't have to. Be better than your training until some one trains you to be better.

I think it's low 60s? I used to run it for 30 min x 3 per day. I haven't used it in a month, I moved to a different model. I'm completely comfortable with that. I had ~15 Bovedas in there though.

A huge bag of KL in the back helped absorb excess condensation.

$10 shipped. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005MMSTNG/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You can also get something like this egg timer which I've found helps a lot.

Just get him this: http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Egg-Rite-Timer/dp/B00004UE75/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1331230830&sr=8-1

It works great.

Maybe mod with a 12 inch ruler and a phone to tripod mount something like this:

http://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Monopod-Tripod-Samsung-AGG1462/dp/B00PBCBZJ2

you could even possibly replace the motorized panning head with an egg timer, something like this

http://www.amazon.com/Ikea-300-667-25-Ordning-Timer-Stainless/dp/B00PNJTBQC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1462674629

I would recommend getting a probe thermometer. Like this guy: http://www.amazon.com/Polder-Digital--Oven-Thermometer-Graphite/dp/B000P6FLOY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320817763&sr=8-1

That way you know when it's cooked.

Yankee Candle shop, but I'm sure you can find it else where

Here is a Amazon link:

Celtic Tribal Dragon Head Sand Timer Display https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006YZCAIK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_lUaQBbYANB3D6

A timer so I don't overcook my food!

Vroom Vroom

Also Congrats!

1. $7.75, this is for my car :)
   
2. $3.25
   
   oh, sparkly! Thanks for the contest!

Use a thermometer. You'll see a lot of people talking about poking the meat and comparing it to a hand or whatever, but that can be incredibly imprecise and vary wildly based on things like cuts of meat, starting temperature, cooking temperature, and how muscle-y your hands are. Cooking is science, and measuring is your friend.

To measure accurately, put the thermometer centrally in the thickest portion of the meat. If there's a bone, put it near that but not directly against it. Pull your food off 5 degrees below where you want to serve it, and keep it covered as you move it to the table. There's no need to let it rest extra time (warning: controversial topic). Very thin cuts under 1/2'' should be pulled off closer to 3 degrees from final temp, since they'll cool faster.

http://amzn.com/B009IH0BZ0 is a nice simple example, though I use one of these ( http://amzn.com/B000P6FLOY ) since I tend to do a lot of things in my broiler and don't want to open it during cooking. (City living, no grill)

There are many tea timers that are similar that you can find through various online tea vendors, or even Amazon.

If you want one labelled with three in a row here's one on Amazon and it's Prime so you can get it quickly.

You can also get them as three separate timers cheaper.

Or this one in a circle that I really like.

The biggest help to me in getting moist chicken results was when I started using a probe thermometer.

Something like this, but you can find them at Walmart and Kohl's as well. I like having the long probe cord for roasting recipes that will reach inside the oven during cooking so that I can set an alarm and walk away.


The official temperature to cook to is 165F or more, but I don't like going past 160F in a piece of breast meat. I usually will pull mine off of the heat at 155F and let the residual heat coast to 160.

I highly recommend a timer. It works much better for me than a phone. Much less distracting.

Yeah just use a timer. Amazon has a set of 6 for like $10

Probe thermometer. Perfect roasts every time.

FWIW I've had excellent reliability and accuracy from my Polder food thermometer.

I have this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000P6FLOY/ref=s9_acsd_al_bw_c_x_3_w
This works, right? not trying to skimp but want to see if I can actually get the hang of things before I go off the deep end :-p

Get one of these color change timers. Cheap and you perfect results everyone. Start with boiling water, start with cold, doesn't matter.

https://www.amazon.com/Colour-Changing-Timer-Perfect-Boiled/dp/B00JZETT40

They have been around forever. Well, not the digital ones. And, I really wouldn't call them smart. The smart ones are wifi enabled so you can turn them on/off while away from the house and what not.

A digital one.

A Mechanicall one.

Its all hardware based, but I really like these

https://www.amazon.com/Atentif-Minute-Black-Sand-Productivity-Set-Pomodoro-Technique-Office/dp/B01JDWKKZU

I don't know if they are available in AUS, but you could get an Access Point like the Ubiquity found here.

Power is sent through the network cable by an injector. Just use a light timer like this.

Use this.

We use these in almost every game we play once we figure out whats fair timing. We even use it in DnD for fights and stuff.

It really keeps games flowing and forces players to pay attention instead of being on their phones or whatever. It keeps people from crunching the numbers and fucking everyone else, and forces people with AP to deal with their issue. All the players we ever had with AP have basically grown because of these timers. Actually all the regulars have gotten so much better at games cus of it.

It's neat.

https://smile.amazon.com/Norpro-Perfect-Changing-Kitchen-Temperature/dp/B00004UE75/ref=sr_1_2?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1486917454&sr=1-2&keywords=egg+timer

This thing works surprisingly well. The key, as OP said, is to take it out right when you want and put it under cold water immediately..

People tend to use the Ordning timer a lot because it's flat on top and makes mounting a lot easier.

http://www.amazon.com/Ikea-300-667-25-Ordning-Timer-Stainless/dp/B00PNJTBQC

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005MMSTNG/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00080G0BK/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i03?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001TH7GV4/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You are welcome. This is my setup

Bought one! Pretty cheap, too: this is the one I use.

Is it acceptable to use this: http://www.amazon.com/Bodum-Assam-17-Ounce-Tea-Press/dp/B00005LM0Y/ref=pd_sim_k2 My mum got it for me after I finally convinced her to switch to loose leaf since she's old and has nothing better to do. I work from home so forget your email reply, I am making myself some good tea.

Also, I use these bad boys: http://www.amazon.com/Kuchenprofi-Sand-Tea-Timers-Assorted/dp/B003LM4JJM/ Classy & practical.

Here are some things that may or may not help you grow Wysteria:

• I feed Seachem Flourish liquid ferts once per week (after the weekly water change).
  
  
• I use Seachem Prime to condition new water.
  
  
• I use Fluval Aqualife & Plant LEDs to light my tank. I have them on a 7 hours/day light timer.
  
  Other than that, I don't do anything particularly special. I don't aerate or CO^2 inject. I used Excel once for algae, and it totally melted most of my plants, so I don't recommend it to anyone.
  
  I should note that my tank is a 29 gal.

I was diagnosed as an adult.


Here's what works for me:

• Medication from my doctor (5-10mg Ritalin 3-4x a day, depending. Adderall is illegal in Australia)
  
  
  
• Exercise
  
  
  
• Meditation (I try and keep this regular, it helps a lot - originally recommended by my dr)
  
  
  
• Visual clocks/timers. Sounds silly but it helps with ADHD time management a LOT. Example below
  
  
  
  https://www.amazon.com/Time-Timer-Original-Operation-Management/dp/B000J5OFW0/ref=pd_bxgy_229_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ZHZ6V9XG1Q1SZZADQDCB

For hard boiled eggs, I use one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Colour-Changing-Timer-Perfect-Boiled/dp/B00JZETT40

They come out perfect every time.

They're pretty cheap. Alternatively, you can buy one of these and use it with any coffee maker that requires electricity.

I'm a pretty heavy sleeper, snoozing through fire alarms, tornadoes, etc. I have finally found something that wakes me up.

I use one of those indoor appliance timers (something like this) on a bedside lamp. I have it timed so that a few minutes after my alarm clock starts going off, my lamp turns on. This woke me up at 5am yesterday to bike 100 miles!

After I've successfully woken up early every day for a week or two, I start getting tired and going to bed at a normal time each night, which in turn makes waking up easier.

Will one of the egg timers you drop in the pot work with steaming? My mother in law gave me one and it's great for showing different levels of doneness based on temperature/duration in water.

example

A simpler method could be just put a real radio on a outdoor light timer similar to this http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005MMSTNG/ref=mp_s_a_1_9/192-4860476-3947024?qid=1457225204&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=outdoor+timer
This would be better also since some online stations time out if inactive

I've been using one of these for a few years. I could never remember how long to boil the egg to get the results i was looking for. This provides a nice visual.

I would highly recommend this egg timer

The Twin Cities.

The timers are like these. http://www.amazon.com/Intermatic-TN311-Heavy-Grounded-Timer/dp/B005MMSTNG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1406033476&sr=8-2&keywords=timers

Would something like this be suitable?

Generally they are referred to as timers rather than stopwatches.

Before I automated my house, I was using inexpensive timer like these

I recommend one of these. http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Egg-Rite-Timer/dp/B00004UE75/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1410676766&sr=8-2&keywords=egg+timers

The hourglass looks like this from amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Celtic-Tribal-Dragon-Timer-Display/dp/B006YZCAIK/ref=pd_ybh_1

These work very well. There are multipacks that are a bit cheaper per timer. (Maybe give one as a gift)

https://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Egg-Perfect-Timer/dp/B00004UE75

You can also get timers to plug into your power source so it only comes on every other hour or however often you need it to (depending on how cold it is).

Or you can time it to pop on an hour before work I think if you have fancy ones. Make sure they can work in extreme cold.

My brother uses these non-digital ones and they work for him:

http://www.amazon.com/Intermatic-TN311-Heavy-Grounded-Timer/dp/B005MMSTNG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409449629&sr=8-1&keywords=electric+timers

Edit: Also, buy the blue extension cords. They are the ones for cold weather.

I set and wear this around my neck to remind me to go down to deal with the laundry :)

And, you know, if you only have one set of sheets for each bed you have to do them right away ... Ditto with bath towels, etc. It may not be a strategy you want to try, but it's a stragegy.

Bought the Thermopop for smoking and it's migrated to the kitchen as well.

For a wired probe I use a 5 year old Polder.

I also have a Taylor 9360N that I have used maybe twice.

Get this remove the "on" plugs and set the "off" plug for your desired end time, you can manually turn it on.

There's a difference between instant read thermometers and leave in probe thermometers. If there is a plastic/lcd readout directly attached to the metal probe, then no, you cannot leave it in the oven. If the metal probe connects to the readout part via a flexible wire, then yes, it's a leave in probe.

This is an example of a leave-in probe therm:

http://www.amazon.com/Polder-Digital--Oven-Thermometer-Graphite/dp/B000P6FLOY/

This is an example of a non-leave in therm:

http://www.amazon.com/CDN-DTQ450X-ProAccurate-Quick-Read-Thermometer/dp/B0021AEAG2

KX? Also, sometimes you just have to try another OS (stick with same vintage/arch) to get other language options. For example: for 08R2, try 7x64 drivers when searching the support site.

Could also go low tech: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005MMSTNG?cache=13a91fec0b33c55a5393331bf14af847&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&qid=1408483971&sr=8-10#ref=mp_s_a_1_10

Just curious, are those digital thermostats and would you recommend them?

I've been using this but it started getting a bit weird, recently. Looking to replace it.

You can pick one up on Amazon for $10: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PNJTBQC/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_hGUHDbSVWARWJ

You can see photos in the reviews of how they attached it using an adhesive mount.

Any basic Christmas light timer will do. You ought to be able to get them for $10, let alone ten pounds. This is the one I use:

https://www.amazon.com/Intermatic-TN311-Heavy-Grounded-Timer/dp/B005MMSTNG/ref=sr_1_5?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1473883428&sr=1-5&keywords=light+timer

Worked great for years. Do pay extra to get a grounded three-prong version, not a cheap two-prong version. It's not worth the risk in your own home to not spend the extra couple bucks. I'm not sure that they even sell ungrounded versions in Britain, but just in case.

And inside is this Colour Changing Egg Timer Perfect Boiled Eggs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JZETT40/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_kEwKxbCE8KKN6


So you spend the next hour trying to figure out how it's supposed to even work then say screw it and toss it in a box with other useless stuff.

> But I want an hourglass

You can even get them shipped to your door.

Intermatic still makes old-fashioned mechanical electric outlet timers. They're no longer made in USA, but they are made in Mexico, and I've never had any problem with them.

You could try to use an egg timer , those are cheap, and they prevent having overcook eggs..

https://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Egg-Perfect-Timer/dp/B00004UE75/ref=sr_1_6?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1549986435&sr=1-6&keywords=egg+timer

http://smile.amazon.com/Norpro-Egg-Rite-Timer/dp/B00004UE75/

http://smile.amazon.com/Fox-Run-Egg-Piercer-Carded/dp/B0000VLPTO/

http://www.amazon.com/Polder-Digital--Oven-Thermometer-Graphite/dp/B000P6FLOY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1313495188&sr=8-1

Get a Norpro Egg Rite Egg Timer [Amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004UE75/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_YxqyxbB98PR6G). Just put it in with your eggs and the indicator is amazingly accurate.

https://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Egg-Perfect-Timer/dp/B00004UE75/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_201_bs_img_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=GGBYPVDNXWW9JVV4KDW1

I use this. works every time!!

http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Egg-Rite-Timer/dp/B00004UE75

Fold 'em up the night before and toss them in HERE. Put it on ONE OF THESE. Done.

Does this work?

https://www.amazon.com/Sunbeam-408441-61040-Timer-minutes/dp/B000I18PHG/

There are actually multiple types:

Esington

Ikepod

Atentif

i'd use this to stop burning my food and [this, to assist in making food] (http://www.amazon.com/Healthy-College-Cookbook-Rachel-Holcomb/dp/1603420304/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2ERLEBAPDG3MG&coliid=I9SOIOLMBYENA)

oh. and this, because my next semester of school starts in a week.

Where's the aspirin. I have a headache. -.-

https://www.amazon.com/Ikea-300-667-25-Ordning-Timer-Stainless/dp/B00PNJTBQC

check out the "frequently bought together"

https://www.amazon.com/Sunbeam-61040-Timer-60-minutes/dp/B000I18PHG/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1501984591&sr=8-7&keywords=timer

Check this thing out, I use it almost everyday and it hasn't let me down yet. Your example egg would be right at the "soft" bar if not just before it.

https://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Perfect-Changing-Kitchen-Temperature/dp/B00004UE75

This should work. Rated for up to 1750 Watts.

This timer: https://www.amazon.com/Time-Timer-12-Inch/dp/B002GTZZ6M/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1479910548&sr=8-3&keywords=large+timer

https://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Egg-Perfect-Timer/dp/B00004UE75/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2Y3Y4OJ8MHDP5&keywords=egg+timer+for+boiling+eggs&qid=1556540488&s=gateway&sprefix=egg+time%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-4

You should automate this more. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005MMSTNG/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_EGLevb1DQ0E7Y

I just bought this temperature probe and I love it. I can monitor my boil temp without getting up, set an alarm when the wort gets to a certain temperature, use the built-in timer for hop additions, and now I even have the probe inside my carboy, so I can get an accurate reading whenever I want.

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Two things come to mind.

These have been around for ages. Otherwise simplest would be GE's new Link LED lights.

old reliable:

https://www.amazon.com/d/Kitchen-Timer/Intermatic-TN311-Indoor-Decorations-Grounded

It's a timer, it counts down to whatever side is up.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002U72LS/

I use it when I need to be productive. Flip it to 30, do 30 minutes of work, flip it to 15, do 15 minutes of games/reddit/whatever.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001TOJG7Y/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Clips onto my sunvisor. Set timer. Flashes red right in front of my eyes when it goes off.

I have a few of these that I use almost daily:

https://www.amazon.com/Polder-Digital-Oven-Thermometer-Graphite/dp/B000P6FLOY

At $20 (there's even a $11 one), it's not a huge risk to try it to see if it suits your use cases.

Sorry, just saw that you replied. I got this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J5OFW0/ref=sr_ph_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486670057&sr=sr-1&keywords=time+timer

She sets it herself with a little guidance.

Everyone needs a kitchen timer; they're cheap and practical. No more forgetting about the oven being on or something else important.
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Buy a decent meat thermometer and dense cut of meat like a brisket, london broil, or pork loin. Salt the meat and put it in a pan. Stick in the meat thermometer and tightly cover the pan with foil. Cook on low heat until you just reach the medium rare temp for type of meat. Perfection.

http://www.amazon.com/Intermatic-TN311-Heavy-Grounded-Timer/dp/B005MMSTNG/ref=pd_cp_hi_3/191-2033056-5552934

Get one of these. Set your pot to low then set the timer to turn on 6-7 hours before you get home.

I started cooking mine based on temperature. Preheat oven, season, stick em in, set the temp alarm and walk away. The thermometer goes right in the oven in the chicken and my bird never turns out dry anymore. This is the one i have: http://www.amazon.com/Polder-Digital-In-Oven-Thermometer-Graphite/dp/B000P6FLOY/ref=sr_1_18?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1372213088&sr=1-18&keywords=thermometer

Cook to 165--yum.

If you want fool proof eggs, get yourself one an egg timer

I have never failed to produce exactly the kind of egg I want. Just fill a pot with water. Put in the eggs and egg timer. Heat on the stove. When it gets to the doneness you want, remove from heat and run under cold water.

Stress is bad, and you need to find a way of managing it (anyone teaching Tai Chi near you?) but this only requires you to be able to put it aside for 30 minutes.

I use one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Datexx-The-Miracle-Cube-Timer/dp/B0002U72LS

It's silly, but it works.

We've been having trouble with naps too (just turned 2.) I haven't bought it yet, but was looking for some kind of visual I could use to say "Okay you have one hour of "quiet time" in your crib" and people recommended this: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B002GTZZ6M/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER (Versus the 90mins of straight screaming we've been getting.)

I have heard that the 2 year sleep regression can mess up naps, but that potentially it's not permanent. (In case that gives you hope...) If that's the case, I'd think quiet time in bed MIGHT mean he'd nap again at some point? E.g. He might not nap now, but maybe in a few weeks he'd fall asleep again? But at least quiet time would give you abreak...

Then setup a timer like this https://www.amazon.com/Intermatic-TN311-Heavy-Grounded-Timer/dp/B005MMSTNG to do so at off hours just put the off and on right next to each other your router goes down for 1 minute and come back up.

Your other option is buy your own modem and router to stop using comcast's crappy equipment. That method also saves you $10 a month.

Can you set what time the pot starts? I used to use a plug timer to start the pot when I wasn't around. Throw all the ingredients in the pot in the morning before leaving, set the timer to turn on at noon, and leave the crockpot dialed to LOW -- by the time I got home at 6, the food would be done.

I've had two of these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005MMSTNG/ref=pd_aw_sim_60_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=51mbESwQNrL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL130_SR130%2C130_&refRID=1FJNNQ1T800W3VMKPD84

Had them for two grows and no problem at all, really nice because it's all mechanical so not much to go wrong.

Tough to say as there are so many little hacks. I like these three the most though:

1. Probe thermometer with temperature alarm. I don't have to babysit my strike or sparge water, and I can set it at 205F with a cover on the kettle to speed up the initial wort boil without fear of boil-over.
   
   
2. Power drill wisk makes aeration a snap. I run it 2 minutes immediately after chilling & transfer to primary, then 2 more minutes ~15-30 minutes later post cleanup and right before pitching.
   
   
3. Nylon paint strainer bag for use as a hop/trub filter and as a racking filter. Post chilling, I transfer my wort into a sanitized bucket through a sanitized nylon paint strainer. It makes removing the hops a cinch without having to fiddle with a hop spider or hop bags. I also place a sanitized nylon paint strainer over my racking cane when I'm transferring to secondary and/or to my bottling bucket.

I've used this [model] (https://www.amazon.com/Intermatic-TN311-Heavy-Grounded-Timer/dp/B005MMSTNG/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1496850877&sr=8-9&keywords=light+timer) for seven years, no problem. If you have multiple reptiles you can plug in a power strip and voilà!

Computer and phone alarms are crap. So easy to dismiss without breaking your attention properly.

You could try putting an alarm in another room, with a sticky note next to it for what you will do instead of going back to your game.

You could try having a warning alarm to start drawing you out, give you a minute or two to tie up loose ends so that you won't be compelled to go back "quickly" - and then get sucked back in!

If you want keep your alarm close by, something that requires you look at it, and is visually interesting might help a little. This I think you might even need to pick up to turn it off quickly/easily.