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If we could remember things from when we were very young, we would probably cringe. Since babies can’t express opinions, parents are free to do whatever they please, and part of this consists of dressing them up in the most embarassing costumes.

But, fortunately for all parties involves, we can’t remember what happened when we were 9 months old. Parents, feel free to dress your little girl or boy in one of the Super Snapsuits. They come in blue with the text “I’m super” and pink with the text “Super cute”, each with a superhero-like cape. It might not give them superpowers, but they are sure to become the new star of the playground, while all the other parents with dubious fashion tastes will come coochie-coo them and tell you how adorable your baby is in that cute little suit.

How much under $29.99?
A little: $29.10 on Firebox.com.

It took me four months to notice my stove had a timer. I used my mobile phone before, but phones and kitchens… grease, hot oil, spilt water… not a very good idea. So timer = great. But there’s one problem: what to do if you need to bake the cake for 30 minutes and cook the stew for 40? You only have one timer. Of course, the answer is: get more timers!

The Pot Tickers are timers that can be attached to your pots (and there’s even a timer apron available). There are two basic models: one that can be attached to a pot handle and one that has to be seated on a lid. Both timers are attached to pot-holders, which is good and bad. Good, because you get two uses out of one item. Bad, because all my oven gloves are burnt because I kept them too close to the fire, and I see those having the same fate… But then again, they are smaller than a normal glove, so who knows.

Either way, the idea itself is great. No more overcooked dinners!

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $9 on Pot-Tickers.com.

Via GizmosforGeeks

Face it: the chances for an averge Joe to ever own a Ferrari are so slim they might as well be zero. The closest you’ll get to one is in an auto show, and then you can only drool and walk away.

But you can own all the supercars you want in remote controlled form. The Nano Drive R/C Ferrari Replicas probably won’t make up for that real Ferrari, but they will provide some entertainment (for your kids or for yourself). They’re only 3 inches long, but they are fully controllable (forward and reverse, right and left turns) and even have a turbo speed button (sorry, no, it won’t them go as fast a real race car). In case you’re interested in official things, you’ll be glad to hear they are a fully licensed Ferrari product.

How much under $29.99?
Exactly $29.99 on ThinkGeek.com.

For anyone with a certain amount of hardware knowledge, plugging something in the wrong hole seems impossible. They look different, they are even color coded, how can you go wrong?! Oh, you can… I used to think that stories like these were exaggerations, but I was proven wrong.

It probably won’t help educate the users, but if you’re in tech support you can at least wear the Try Another Hole t-shirt for comedy value. Even if they don’t learn that each device goes in a particular hole or that they should look at what they’re doing, at least the double entendre can make them laugh. They’ll be less likely to get pissed off when you tell them they messed up the cables again.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $14.99 on ThinkGeek.com.

Since I don’t drive, I never really thought about what other drivers see when you pull over. Until the latest trip on the highway, that is; idiots seem to have multiplied during the last few months and they assume that a car that’s pulled over, with no lights, is somehow easy to notice. After a few conversations about accidents, I am now convinced of the importance of being seen from far, far away. Even if you are careful not to be in the way, you can never be sure other drivers will pay attention.

A red blinking light with reflective strips would be hard to ignore, however, and this is exactly what the Emergency Traffic Cone offers. The yellow reflective strips are common, but the red LED light isn’t and it will draw attention. Because this is meant to be stored in the car at all times, it’s inflatable, meaning it will stay deflated in your trunk or under a seat until there’s an emergency. It’s also got a sturdy base to ensure it stays put and doesn’t blow away at the first gust of wind.

Better safe than sorry, right? There are so many silly accidents that could be easily avoided, so please be as careful as possible and never assume that you’re safe just because you’re a good driver.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $18.95 on LatestBuy.com.au.

Via AutoMotoGadgets

Summer’s on its way and if you live in one of those areas where days are so hot you can barely breathe… the Spritzer Cup could be the thing for you.

The idea itself is cool: instead of a normal plastic glass, you get a special tumbler with two containers: one for your soda and another for water. The soda part is obvious, but the water serves one important purpose: you can spray yourself with it and relieve some of the heat.

But, interesting as it may be, I find this impractical: who would carry a large plastic glass around with them? Besides, $15 for a glass is more than I would be willing to pay.On the other hand, if you have to work in an office with no air conditioning, you can just leave the Spritzer Cup on your desk and use it from time to time (plus it has double walls so your drinks will stay cold for longer).

How much under $29.99?
Some: $14.95 on Solutions.com.

Via bookofjoe

World of Warcraft is not a simple game, but it’s not that complex either. If you want to learn about something, you will find an answer online, no question about it. But if you’re lazy, get the book.

Hacking World of Warcraft won’t teach you anything forbidden by the game rules; instead it will give you some of the basic (or more advanced) things you need to know to have a nice stay in Azeroth and the Outlands. From add-on suggestions and how to make a macro to creating your own add-ons, you can be sure there’s something you didn’t know before. And author Dan Gilbert should know what he’s talking about, since he’s the guy who wrote one of the most popular add-ons, Atlas.

But, while the book does look interesting, I really don’t see the point of paying almost $30 for it. All the information is available online, you only have to look for it. With the help of google, a couple of add-on websites and your guildies, there’s nothing you can’t find out.

How much under $29.99?
A little: $27.99 on ThinkGeek.com.

I usually like game-themed t-shirts; it’s stuff I would wear and I would like to see other people wearing. But sometimes… something doesn’t work.

The Wiitard Strength t-shirt just isn’t funny to me. “Back off, I have Wiitard strength” should be ironic, but it’s just stupid and “Wiitard” really sounds retarded.

Oh well. Maybe if you’re a Wii owner you’ll appreciate it better.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $17.95 on CandyoftheMonthClub.com.

Via FashionablyGeek

The last flotation device I saw was the Waterbuoy - a life jacket for your keys. But really, if you’re stupid enough to take your keys to the beach and then let them fall out of your pocket… you deserve to lose them. Sunglasses, however… I couldn’t go to the seaside without them.

The Sunglass Personal Flotation Device looks like a much better idea: it keeps your sunglasses safely floating. You’re going to take them with you on a boat trip or even swimming, so there’s a big chance they’ll fall off and you’ll want them to float, not sink. And (this is the part I like best), it can also act as a pouch. I can’t count the times I’ve scratched my glasses, and I never leave them on shore while swimming, so this sounds like the perfect combination to me.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $14.50 on Sahalie.com.

Via bookofjoe

My grandma can cook without a recipe, she can just tell how much of everything has to go in a cake. Most of us probably won’t ever be able to do this, but there’s also exaggeration in the other direction: too much measuring. Not every gram counts, really… it’s not rocket science, it’s cooking.

So, with all my love for kitchen gadgets, I have to wonder if the EvriMeasure Combo Pack isn’t overkill. The two adjustable scoops let you choose the quantity in tablespoons, milliliters and ounces, which might make them the best tool for a lazy person, but on the other hand, you’d have to be very lazy to prefer scooping once rather than getting three consecutive tablespoons.

I can’t decide. They’re definitely not indispensable and they might even be useless… but I would still love to have a set.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $12.95 on Solutions.com.