David Condon Finds

Always on the Lookout for Great Products on Amazon in 2025! Discover 50+ Great Amazon Products for 2025 – Personally Tested & Recommended If you're always hunting for clever and useful Amazon finds, you're in the right place. I’ve put together a growing list of top-rated products on Amazon in 2025 that I’ve either personally used, plan to buy, or had “enthusiastically suggested” by family members (yes, really 😅). Unlike many generic roundups, this is a curated guide of standout items that have genuinely improved my day-to-day life—at home, in the workshop, and everywhere in between. From must-have tools and gadgets to fun gift ideas for her (and him), there’s something here for just about everyone. This List Got Too Big! This post originally featured all 50+ products in one long scroll — but it got too big and slow to manage, especially for mobile visitors. It was also living on my main website, which probably wasn’t helping the woodcraft focus I’m aiming for there — so I’...

There’s nothing worse than reading product recommendations from someone who clearly has no real interest in what they’re writing about or worse, when it’s obvious they’re only doing it because it’s part of their job. It always feels a bit disingenuous to me. So, I wanted to keep it real. In this post, I’m sharing a handful of products I bought with low expectations, things I didn’t think much of at the time, or just hoped would do the job. But every one of them has earned a permanent place in my daily life and now I find that I can't do without them. If you are not an Amazon Prime member, be sure to check out my post Is Amazon Prime Worth it?  where I do a deep dive on membership benefits.

 There’s no shortage of health and fitness gear out there, but finding products that genuinely make a difference — and don’t end up collecting dust — can be tricky. After trying a mix of gadgets and wellness tools, I’ve pulled together a list of Amazon finds that actually do what they promise. From posture-correcting wearables to recovery aids and smart scales, these are the products that can help you stay on track, feel better, and make progress without the hype. In this post, I’ve rounded up some choice Amazon health & fitness items I’ve either personally tested, plan on purchasing or bookmarked for their usefulness, affordability, or sheer ingenuity. 

Always on the Lookout for Great Products on Amazon in 2025! Discover Great Amazon Home & Kitchen Products for 2025. If you're always hunting for clever and useful Amazon finds, you're in the right place. I’ve put together a growing list of top-rated clever products for Home & Kitchen on Amazon in 2025 that we’ve either personally used, plan to buy, or had “enthusiastically suggested” by family members (yes, really 😅). Unlike many generic roundups, this is a curated guide of standout items that have genuinely improved my day-to-day life—at home, in the workshop, and everywhere in between. From must-have tools and gadgets to fun gift ideas for her (and him), there’s something here for just about everyone.

 We all love a bit of tech that makes life smoother, smarter, or just more fun and Amazon is packed with gadgets that do exactly that. Whether you’re streamlining your workspace, upgrading your home setup, or just looking for something clever to make daily tasks easier, there’s no shortage of smart accessories and devices that deliver real value. In this post, I’ve rounded up some of the best Amazon tech and accessories I’ve personally tested or bookmarked for their usefulness, affordability, or sheer ingenuity. From charging gear to clever little add-ons you didn’t know you needed, these are the everyday game-changers worth checking out. How about some quick and easy  wall storage ideas for your small business or garage/workshop after you've finished this post?

Let’s be honest, if you’re visiting Tralee or anywhere in the Kingdom of Kerry or indeed Ireland, a bit of rain is all part of the charm (and almost guaranteed!). When the weather turns damp and your outdoor plans fall through, why not try something completely different — indoors and hands-on? That’s where my Woodturning Experiences and Woodturning Tuition come in. Read on and revisited the links, they are also at the end of the post. Take a quick look inside my workshop: Here’s what one of my woodturning sessions looks like — a fun and hands-on way to spend a rainy afternoon in Tralee. I have added a new video to my Experiences page too, you can visit that through the link above.

 Over the years, I’ve come across some truly invaluable tools and gadgets on Amazon. Items that have saved me time, effort, and the occasional headache in my own workshop. Whether it’s a clever clamp, a compact measuring device, or a tool I didn’t know I needed until I had it, these finds have earned their place on my bench.  I’ve always believed that good tool ideas should be shared, so I’ve put together this list for fellow makers, tinkerers, and handy people who appreciate smart, reliable gear that actually makes a difference. This is not completed yet but I've made a good start so far. Check out this post  5 Amazon Buys I Didn’t Expect to Love for some great ideas after you finish here.

Introduction, Band of Brothers and The Pacific on Kindle If you were gripped by Band of Brothers or The Pacific, you might be surprised to learn that both series were based on real-life memoirs and historical accounts written by the men who lived through those brutal campaigns. These gripping books, written by veterans of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment and the 1st Marine Division offer raw, unforgettable perspectives that Hollywood only scratched the surface of. I recently tracked down several of these titles for Kindle and thought I’d share them with fellow history buffs, fans of military storytelling & military movies. This post focuses on the books; I hope to do a follow-up that will explore the war films that brought these powerful stories to screen. I’ve pulled together some of my favourite military books that ended up on screen — you can grab the Kindle versions too if you fancy a good read.

Christmas Stickers for Card Making or Gift Wrapping Now you can spruce up your craft and gift wrapping projects with a festive touch—3D and 2D Christmas stickers! Get ready for the holiday season with a large collection of Christmas stickers now on sale online  in Ireland. Create beautiful decorations, personalized gifts, or unique cards to wish your loved ones a Happy Christmas. These also make ideal Stocking Fillers for Children. Christmas Stickers are a surprisingly good way of embellishing gifts, changing the look of a Handmade Card and even make great Stocking Filler Gifts for small children that don't cost too much at all.  Since bringing these into my website I have used them myself to bulk up gifts. Costing under €4 in most cases these are fantastic value.  Let me take you through a few of the various types. This post was originally posted on my Woodcraft on 20th Jan 2023. website and I moved it here so as not to dilute my woodturning content. Check out my related...

Craft Ribbon & Satin Bows in Ireland – Buy Online or In Person For anyone finding this blog post out of the blue while looking to buy Satin Ribbon Bows, it's not an accident, I do in fact have many varieties of Bows for sale. I sell the full range of Italian Options Satin Bows in 3cm and 5cm and I have access to their full catalogue if needs be. If you read on you might be interested in why it came to be and what I have to offer.  Insider Knowledge; I have owned and operated my own craft business for about 8 years at the time of writing. My business started with a definite model but has meandered and side-stepped and changed throughout all that time. Why? The market conditions have moved constantly and I have had to move with it or face closure. My original business model was supposed to be 20% Woodcraft and 80% online retail but I had such a good time learning the Woodcraft side of things that I almost gave up on the retail part. Woodcraft ended up near 90% of my business but ...

Buying Satin Ribbon in Ireland - A Buyers Guide I have been in business for nearly 8 years (at the time of writing) and one of the main problems I had when I started my craft business was the sourcing of high quality products that would enhance the finished pieces I was making.  Early on, I started making Hardwood Hanging Ornaments as Christmas Tree decorations and I discovered there was a lack of affordable, quality satin ribbon around Ireland.  At least it wasn't very apparent what Quality was and what Brand was leading the way. Many retailers were selling ribbon by the meter which is an expensive way of buying ribbon. I ended up buying some ribbon from the US which were only available in 10 foot lengths on cardboard reels and they were a bit expensive I have to say.   While on holiday in the US I managed to find the same brand reels and I bought a good few to keep me going.  The quality of these ribbons were good but not great and I kept a constant eye out fo...