Another key-related item. Say you’re not coming home in the dark, but leaving, and you want your friend to occasionally check on the house. Or maybe you’re just very good at losing your keys and need a handy way of getting back inside. Leaving the key under the doormat or the potted plant might have worked in the past but, come on, thieves could learn of that trick even if they only watched a couple of movies.
So here’s a very clever idea: a thermometer with a special compartment for your keys, called the Thermometer Safe. On the outside, it’s just a normal outdoor thermometer (and it does work). But if you just slide the front panel, you open the hidden compartment and gain entrance.
As long as potential thieves don’t read this blog, you’re safe.
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $5.95 on SelfDefenseProducts.com.
Via bookofjoe
Paranormal activity probably occurs in the vicinity of my block of flats, because once every 2 weeks the lightbulb in front of the door stops working. Unfortunately, said door is in a dark area, so finding the right key and then unlocking the door turns into a small adventure.
How I wish I had the LockLite this evening… The concept is very simple: you slip a stainless steel cap over your key, press the button on it and a powerful LED lights up, enabling you to find your keys and the key hole. It works up to 3 meters, so you can also use it as a flashlight if the way to your door is longer.
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $9.70 on Firebox.com.
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Maybe you remember the iPhone Zoom Attachment we featured a while ago. Useless, in my opinion, but some people must have liked the idea, since someone is now selling an iPhone Wide Angle Lens.
The lens is attached to a clear plastic ‘cover’ which slips over the phone. It looks easy to use, but you won’t be able to use any iPod case while it’s on.
This being said, my question remains: why bother with accessories like this for a mediocre camera?
How much under $29.99?
Some: $11.99 on USBFever.com.
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Summer… Lounging in your back yard, on the beach, near a river… Just dreams for now, summer is a long way away. But you can plan ahead.
The Portable Hammock is not exactly a hammock in my opinion. For me, a hammock is defined by the fact that it’s tied to trees. But, whatever you call it, this is a very interesting item. This combination between hammock, chair and bed seems very practical for a picnic or a day at the beach. You can fold it and easily take it with you anywhere, so you don’t have to worry about blankets or paying for beach chairs.
How much under $29.99?
Exactly $29.99 on AuctionaticStore.com.
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I saw this last night and I still can’t decide if I like the idea or not.
The Pill Splitter and Crusher is designed, of course, to split or crush pills. Now, I can’t remember the last time I had to split a pill, and even then I used my hands or a knife. On the other hand, if you have to take your pills several times a day, a knife is not always handy, and some pills are just to small to break by hand. In this case, I suppose it would come in pretty handy.
Either way, what I like about it is that it also has storage space. This way, you can just take the pills you’ll need for a day or two, without having to carry a bunch of bottles around with you.
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $5.99 on WhateverWorks.com.
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Did the batteries in your clock ever run out? Probably, but batteries are not difficult to get. However, this is the only problem that the Water Powered Clock would solve.
Like the name says, it’s an electronic clock that runs on water (or coffee, or soda…) It’s nothing complicated if you know a bit of science: the internal converter extracts electrons from water (or other liquid) molecules and provides a steady stream of electrical current acting as a fuel cell to generate power to the clock.
That’s all fine and dandy but… who needs this? Environmentalists, maybe. People who fear the end of the world, perhaps. (But really, if an asteroid strikes the Earth, the clock will be the least of your worries). Or someone with a lack of flower vases. You decide if the novelty factor matches the price.
How much under $29.99?
Some: $12.99 on ThinkGeek.com.
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If you have to carry a lunch box with you every day, you might as well get a fun one.
For vegetarians and meat-lovers alike, the Hamburger Shaped Lunch Box! Some heads will turn when you take out a huge plastic hamburger, but they’ll probably be impressed with the versatility of this apparently silly item: remove each layer and you’ll find three compartments, one for a sandwhich, one for a snack and one for a desert; you also get a fork and a spoon.
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $9.99 on ShopHappyTrails.com.
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Finally, an explanation for all this Space Invaders merchandise that keeps popping up lately: it’s the 30th anniversary of the game. Space Invaders is already a cult game, and it’s still not gone from the public eye. It was one of the games included with my mobile phone and it provided me with a great way of killing time during long waits.
Fans who were unable to enjoy their bath without Space Invaders themed items can rejoice: here’s the Space Invaders 30th Anniversary Bath Towel. It comes in three models, all pictured above, and, unlike other collector items, it’s actually useful. Reasonably priced, nice looking… great gift for a game-lover.
How much under $29.99?
Some: $19.90 on ShopNCSX.com.
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You shouldn’t play with your food, right? Well… maybe or maybe not. Sometimes it’s very difficult to resist.
Tic Tac Toast just screams “Play with me”. Although Tic Tac Toe gets damn boring after a while, playing it with peanut butter and jam instead of Os and Xs makes it much more entertaining. The winner gets to eat the bread, the loser will go hungry for a while.
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $2.99 on PerpetualKid.com.
Via Coolest Gadgets
Birds running into my windows have never been a problem for me – one of the advantages of living in a big city is that the birds are smart and have learnt that even if the air seems clear, it’s not always the case.
Therefore, I don’t really see the point of the Warning Web. It’s a decal that looks like a spider web, which apparently birds naturally recognize as a hazard and avoid. Buut… I suppose there are places where this can come in handy. I mean, who’d want a bird to smash its head into his/her window? At at the price they sell for, you can just give it a try and then tell us if it works.
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $8.95 on LeeValley.com.
Via bookofjoe
