Tired? Stressed out? Headache? Why, get a head massage from an alien device!
The Head Spa Medi-Point Massager isn’t really alien, but it sure looks like something from outer space, doesn’t it? It’s actually an acupressure device that’s supposed to stimulate blood circulation and help to relieve stress, which sounds like a good idea. But then the recommended usage is a big no-no, I say. At work? While commuting? Yes, if you want to get a lot of stares and be named the office weirdo. Although fellow commuters and work colleagues would probably appreciate the entertainment.
How much under $29.99?
Exactly $29.95 on GadgetUniverse.com.
Via Gear Diary
Skin cancer is a real threat, yet so many people choose to sunbathe for hours at the most inappropriate time. “It can never happen to me”… until it does. I used to not give a damn, but after seeing the marks one day of irresponsible tanning left on my skin, I’d rather be safe than sorry.
But even if you don’t go to the beach at 1 p.m., how can you be sure that you’re not going to have problems? You don’t always feel the sun burning your skin. The Melanoma Bracelet is the solution. Also dubbed the “I Will Reflect” bracelet, it lets you know when you’re exposed to harmful UV rays by changing color.
With the Skin Cancer Foundation behind the campaign and an attractive model, it has the potential to turn into a trend. And, although I don’t like the sheep behaviour (look, ma, a bandwagon!), sometimes the result is worth it.
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $4.94 on SpaFinder.com.
Via ChipChick
Most of the items covered here target the youth – easily explained by the age of internet users and my own. But this Pill Organizer is much useful for a different demographic: elderly people.
As you get older, you have to take more and more pills. But, as you get older, your memory also gets worse. We’ve all heard our grandparents wonder if they’d taken their medicine… In my grandpa’s case, my mother tried to remind him what he had to take, but she couldn’t be there 24/7 to check. An organizer like this can be priceless in a situation like this: the patient or someone close can fill up all the containers at the beginning of the week, eliminating the risk of over- or underdosage. The boxes are color coded and printed in large text, so most people should have no trouble figuring out which pill they are supposed to take.
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $5.98 on HarrietCarter.com.
Via bookofjoe
I’m a bit puzzled as to how much people can eat (and think it’s normal). My stomach pretty much tells me “stop eating or you’ll not like the results” after a medium-sized meal, but, well, I guess some people don’t have this close a relationship with their stomachs.
For them, there’s the Portion Pals. Which means 5 plastic discs (one each for meat, fish, chicken, bread and dessert) designed to help you measure your food.
I have a few questions. How do you cut chicken in a rectangular shape? What if your steak is 1 inch thick? What if a dessert is a cake full of chocolate and sugar and one is a biscuit? I fail to the how these can be useful. I refuse to think people are this stupid. If you’re going to diet, do it by weighing your food properly. If you’re not, just think before you eat!
How much under $29.99?
Some: $17.95 on Solutions.com.
Via OhGizmo!
