Even though I love video games as much as the next person, some people do take it too far… And while adults can make their own (good or bad) choices, kids need a helpful hand in the right direction. Which isn’t spending 10 hours a day glued to a computer chair.
And a little DYI can be lots of fun (even if dad has to help). The Electric Plane Launcher mixes old-fashioned paper planes with technology and makes a simple game 10 times more fun. Yes, launching planes off the balcony is cool… but how about when they fly off at 50 km/h?
No, of course it doesn’t come with the plane. But there’s dozens of websites and books with tons of models, and building the plane is part of the game anyway.
How much under $29.99?
A little: ~$23 on IWantOneOfThose.com.
Getting a woman isn’t extremely hard, but you need to follow a few simple rules.
Rule no. 1: don’t buy an R2-D2 Pepper Mill. Or, if you need to have one, for the love of God hide it from her.
What’s wrong with showing a little love for a favorite movie? The problem is “a little love” – which this is not. It’s a lot. It’s a 5-inch robot that grinds pepper by turning its dome. For $25, no less.
This does not mean that all fan merchandise is somehow wrong and will automatically repel any member of the female population. But Star Wars meets kitchen…. no. Don’t.
Unless she’s also a fan, that is. In which case: you lucky bastard!
How much under $29.99?
A little: $24.99 on StarWars.com.
Via TechieDiva
I repeat: Halloween is perfect for glow-in-the dark clothes. After hearing ghost stories and watching a couple of scary movies (no, not those), a severed head apparently floating around in the dark is a sight to remember.
Ok, the Lanterns In The Night t-shirt doesn’t have any actual heads, but it’s chock full of evil grins which just might make it better. If you aren’t jack-o-lantern carver supreme (with lots of free time), there’s no way you could achieve this effect the hard way.
Bonus points: you can (try to) scare your friends on Halloween, but the t-shirt isn’t too holiday-centric so it’s also perfectly fine for any other day of the year.
How much under $29.99?
A little: $24 on DesignByHumans.com.
Via TCritic
Although that’s the best part, Halloween doesn’t neccesarily need to be a scary holiday for everyone. And while it’s not traditionally an occasion to give gifts, your better half would probably appreciate a little something, especially if it’s their favorite holiday.
And what girl wouldn’t love a themed present? Ok, it would be nicer if you made it yourself, but the Ghoul-friend Gram doesn’t sound half bad either. It comes with some pumpkin body cream, a spooky candle, Halloween candy, a discount coupon and a message in a bottle (your text scribbled in an appropriately creepy way). You just need to write down her address and she’ll get a surprise on October 31st.
How much under $29.99?
Exactly $29.95 on GirlfriendGram.com.
Via Outblush
Anyone who’s ever said “how can you improve on that” has most likely been proven wrong by now. Anything can be improved – or at least changed in a way that’s considered better by some.
Lipstick is a pretty basic thing, but it now comes in various shapes and sizes, ready to use anytime. Literally. Even if it’s the middle of the night and there’s a power outage, there’s still a way to quickly apply some gloss without resorting to candles or flashlights.
How come? It’s called the Lip Lights Ultra Shine Lip Gloss and it’s the first lip gloss with LEDs. When you remove the cap, the concealed LEDs automatically turn on and point straight at your lips for a perfect finish. The side of the cap is mirrored so you could technically use it, but a larger one would be better.
The one issue that irks me is that automatic light. Which will finish first, the gloss or the battery?
How much under $29.99?
A little: $28 on Sephora.com.
Via ChipChick
The Knuckle Duster MUG! Mug has an unique design – and the word “unique” can mean a lot of things.
But first: what’s up with the weird name? Well, it goes like this: in Cockney slang “mug” means “fool”; someone who’s not a fool and wants to protect his breakfast sometimes needs to resort to drastic measures. Or something.
Although based on a funny premise, from a practical point of view the mug is not the best. Poking four fingers through the holes requires more effort than grabbing a handle, and something as basic as a mug doesn’t really needs improving. This knuckle duster is destined to be bought as a funny gift, then abandoned at the bottom of a cupboard… Unique is not always a good idea.
How much under $29.99?
A little: ~$24 on THABTO.co.uk.
Via BoingBoing
Kitchen gadgets are fascinating. But sometimes, even though they’re sold on regular websites, they’re fascinating and still utterly useless to the common user.
Today’s example is the French Fry Cutter. Slicing up potatoes in one move, brilliant! If you’re running a restaurant, maybe. A waste of money if you’re only cooking for 2 or 3. But why am I sure that many home users will buy this? There’s no limit to human laziness… Oh well, it’s their money, not mine, after all
(Alternately, you can just buy frozen fries.)
How much under $29.99?
Exactly $29.99 on FreshFinds.com.
Via bookofjoe
Men with a death wish couldn’t find anything better than the PMS Swear Bear Talking Plush to ensure their demise. This adorable pink teddy is a lady bear and she’s suffering from PMS, so she’s not in the best of moods – and the woman who receives it won’t be happier either.
The bear utters charming statements like “I will f**king destroy you!” and “I suffer from PMS: Putting up with Men’s S**t!”, and the second a woman sees it she will probably stab the gift-bearer with the nearest sharp object (if she’s PMSing, make that a blunt one).
I’d like to see a guy give this to his feminist girlfriend when she’s got PMS. The wounds would be interesting to study.
(But really, this PMS thing is blown out of proportion. It’s hormones and we still love you, even when we’re being bitchy.)
How much under $29.99?
Exactly $29.99 on EntertainmentEarth.com.
Via ubergizmo
Breast self-examination is very important in detecting the first signs of cancer, so it’s nothing to be joked about. Examining oneself monthly can be a life saver… but I doubt anything bad can happen if you don’t do it on the same day every month, and you can’t forget for months at a time if you really care about it.
Let’s say that women will forget, however. If you want to be 100% sure you’re checking your health regularly, the Cue is the perfect device for the job. It’s a complex wall-mounted timer that syncs to a woman’s menstrual cycle and reminds her to examine her breasts when they are least tender. It can also be used to track doctor’s appointments and supports up to 4 user-profiles for all the girls in the household.
The way I see, it’s just a fancy device most of us could live without. But considering the hectic lives some have, a bit under $30 might be a small price to pay for good health.
How much under $29.99?
A little: $24.95 on AvieCue.com.
Via Coolest Gadgets
The Bubba Keg is supposedly “already an American institution”. For those (like me) who had never heard of it, a short explanation: think of a big insulated cup. 52 or 70 oz big. And since it’s made to store beer, it’s also shaped accordingly – like a keg.
What it does best is keep drinks cold – up to 12 hours. It can do hot too, but it’s only effective for 3 hours in that case. It comes with a flip-top lid to prevent spills and an easy-grip handle, and even has a build-in bottle opener, since that beer inside has to come from somewhere, right? (No, sorry, it doesn’t ship already filled.)
Once step one (getting the keg) is finished, step two can begin: assemble a couple of friends and go out to test it. Which of course will consist of multiple samplings of beer. All in the name of science!
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $9.98 on Amazon.com.
