This environmentally friendly calculator is great for your kids! All you have to do is fill the fuel cells with plain water and you’re good to go. It operates just like a normal calculator, but it’ll teach the kids that there are alternative ways to science. It doesn’t get any more eco friendly and educational than this Hydro Power Calculator! :)

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $10.95 on Amazon.

Via Neatoshop.

Office life is boring in August, when everyone seems to be away in a vacation and you’re the only one left (well, not the only one, but I know you like the drama). So maybe you need some entertainment and you’re fed up with your computer games (like that could ever happen).

This Chip Shotz Desktop Golf Game will give you a change of pace, because you’ll be able to design your own desktop golf course. Then, all you have to do it [ush the golfer’s spring-loaded handle to play! And the best part is that the parts are magnetic, so you’ll get a hole-in-one from impossible angles. Quite satisfactory!

How much under $29.99?
Sp,e: $12.04 on Amazon.

Via Vat19.

Five hundred balloons. Air. Water. The Pumponator. Add these up and you’ll get an epic water balloon fight!

No need to blow your heart out trying to pump up those ballons. All you have to do is place a water balloon on the nozzle and pump 8 to 10 times. You’ll have the perfect balloon for the perfect water balloon fight! Let the fun being! :grin:

How much under $29.99?
A little: $24.95 on Amazon.

Via Vat19.

Here’s a challenge for you and a piggy bank you’ll be sure not to have the patience to break: the Money Maze Bank Puzzle.

There are several phases to owning a piggy bank:
1. You put the money in it and think of saving it for a better use than snacks or cigarettes. Your will is strong.
2. You see the money and you’re tempted. Your will begins to fade.
3. You start justifying with excuses like “What’s the point of saving?”, “I’m not getting any younger.”, “I need to live in the moment!” or “I have such a huge craving for chips!”.
4. You break the piggy bank and you take the money.
5. You spend the money on useless trifles.
6. You feel guilty and buy another piggy bank.

Only this time, step 4 is going to take a while. You have to solve a puzzle before you can take the money out of this piggy bank.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $12.05 on Amazon.

Via Gadgetbargains.

This thing reminds me of a spider. The Goony Accessory Tray, I mean. I hate spiders. But the good part is that I can turn it into whatever I like, so that it can be used for as many things as you like. It’s up to your imagination to shape the Gonny to your own taste.

It’s made of a set of stainless steel bendable wires covered in a soft, pliable silicon material, with 5 finger like extension on each side, so it’s withstand your torturous treatment. Shape away!

How much under $29.99?
A little: $20 on Rakuten.

Via Ohgizmo.

$20

Now this is very disturbing, but I couldn’t help sharing with you. Some potentially creepy people (with serious daddy issues) have made the Inflatable Dad. Although it’s safe for work, it is still mind boggling how anyone can think that this can be a real replacement for a… dad. It’s kind of short – only 5 feet tall -, it has a creepy mustache and clear blue eyes, but it can’t take you out camping or play basketball with you. It can’t even bail you out of jail if you happen to need that. It just… sits there. Full of air. But I guess you could take it with you to Vegas.
What the hell were those people thinking? :))

How much under $29.99?
Some: $17.99 on Stupid.

Via Ohgizmo.

3D technology is the talk of the year. Everything is in 3D: movies, TV sets, games, augmented reality. In our attempt to feel more, to live more and to experiment more, it seems that we can never be satisfied. I admit I’m a big fan of the whole IMAX technology, so I’m not bashing the concept.

If you can’t afford a 3D TV, you can buy a 3D Drawing Pad that will quench your thirst for magic thrills. Draw on it with a black pen and your doodles will pop out when you’ll look at them through the 3D glasses. I don’t know about you, but your kid will love this!

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $6.95 on Amazon.

Via Urbanoutfitters.

Friday is Top 10 day. So if you’re working late (like I am) and spend most of the day in your office (which we all do), you need to improve your work environment so that it gives you all the comfort and relaxation you need in order to be efficient and creative. Here’s a fine selection of gizmos, gadgets and other things that can make our office a place we love to be in.

1. Decorative Sticky Tape – not your usual cute, cuddly, colorful decorative scotch tape, but certainly pretty and quite fancy I might add. It’ll add a personal touch to your envelopes, gifts and other wrap needing stuff.

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $9 on Coxandcox.
Via Bookfishjoe.

2. Paper Pencils – a set of fancy, environment friendly pencils to go with your desk and your eco-friendly attitude. Made from 100% recycled paper. Cool? Very!

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $9.50 on Uponafold.
Via Bookfishjoe.

3. Wave of Light Dolphin - there’s nothing like having a soothing, relaxing object on your desk so that you can turn your eyes to it whenever they feel sore or when you feel like your head is about to pop. This little lamp combines lights, sound and movement and they say it can kind of hypnotize you. It even moves like the ocean’s waves. Do you love it or do you love it?

How much under $29.99?
A little: $28.37 on Amazon.
Via Officefreaks.

4. Suck UK Door stop - I hate people who slam the door open or closed when they come into or leave a room. The sound is annoying and it can scare you if you’re really focused on something. So I have a solution for you! These door stoppers will not only stop doors, but maybe also prevent anyone from entering, since they are pretty cool and exclamatory.

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $7.34 on Amazon.

5. Ceramic Swear Bank - we all hate meetings and most of us come out swearing. So this got me thinking and I came up with an idea to get you rich: you can make you office a swear are and cash in for every curse word that your colleagues utter.
How much under $29.99?
Some: $12.95 on Amazon.
Via Freshtrend.

6. Grass Charging Station – this will add a very nice touch to your desk and it’ll help you keep all your gadgets charged and ready to go at any time. Don’t worry, it works with any small device with a charging cable and it has a special compartment for hiding all the wiring.

How much under $29.99?
A little: $25 on Amazon.
Via Freshtrend.

7. Explosion Notepads – if you’re trying to make a statement and your coworkers just won’t get it, because punctuation is not particularly relevant to them, try these instead. If it still doesn’t work, try shouting. :))

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $2.95 on Patinastores.
Via Freshtrend.

8. Another possibly annoying thing about your colleagues (and maybe even about your boss) is that they always ask to borrow a pen and they always forget to return it. It’s like an unwritten rule of the office. The worst part is that they usually take away your favorite pen. Although we don’t use them much these days, we can’t say we still don’t get a bit attached to our office stuff. In my case, it’s a thing I have inherited from grad school. Well, no worries, use a Bank Pen and you’re safe. They’ll never steal your favorite pen again.

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $2.07 on Amazon.
Via Bookfishjoe.

9. Monkey Picked Tea – looking for a relaxing and energizing drink? How about a cup of tea made out of leaves picked directly by the gentle hands of… monkeys? Yes, you read correctly. Here’s a little something about the product: “Legend has it that Buddhist monks trained monkeys to harvest the leaves from the top of wild tea trees.” I wonder why I haven’t seen this on Discovery yet. How Zen is that? :)

How much under $29.99?
Some: $14.99 on Amazon.

10. Whatever Wall Clock - not in the mood for deadlines? Neither is this clock. It’ll melt away hours and make you forget all about your long to do list. Who needs chores on a Friday afternoon? Have a great weekend!

How much under $29.99?
Some: $15.95 on Amazon.
Via Officefreaks.

All parents are concerned about their kids who, even during summer breaks, are stuck to the computer and it seems like nothing can get them out of the house. I’m not saying that this next thingy will do it, but it’ll give you a chance. If you have a curious little kid (teenagers won’t be impressed), buy him/her the Tickle me plant.

It’s actually a plant that closes its leaves if it’s touched. I, for one, think it’s very cute, although I’m a bit sorry for the poor plant, for it’ll surely be very stressed out.

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $5.95 on Amazon.

Today we have the first top 10 on this blog. We’ll have a top like this every week and I’ll bring you all the strange, funny and plain crazy gadgets I can find related to one topic in particular. This week, we have the Top 10 World Football Cup:
1. You wake up in the morning with the World Cup Alarm Clock and you set it to ring for the matches. God forbid you should miss a minute!
How much under $29.99?
Some: $10.99 on Sourcesquare.
Via Bookfishjoe.

2. The “Devuvuzelator” – we’ve all heard that terribly annoying sound and we all want it to be gone (even though even Youtube embraced it). Now you can filter out the noise using this audio processing plugin and get rid of that awful sound.
How much under $29.99?
Well, it’s free at Isophonics.
Via Gizmag.

3. The Picnic Table Condiment Set is what you need for the daily barbecue you’ll have with your friends when they come over to watch the games.
How much under $29.99?
Some: $19.45 on Amazon.
Via Neatoshop.

4. You’ll also need The Indispensable Guide to Soccer and Geopolitics, because how else are you going to show your friends that not only you know your football, but you also know the subtle liaisons between them?
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $10.17 on Amazon.

5. Of course, you’ll also need your Adidas World Cup 2010 Mini Soccer Ball to kick around the house and drive your significant other crazy (in the sad situation when he/she is not a football fan).
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $11.85 on Amazon.

6. No football match is complete without cold beer and if there’s no one to get it from the fridge for you, you’ll need at least one of these Beer Guzzler Yellow Helmets. If you don’t already own one, don’t tell anyone, because you’ll be the laughingstock of the World Cup.
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $8.50 on Amazon.

7. For all your snacking needs, this S’Mores Maker is perfect. You can prepare yourself a snack during the break and be right back on the sofa or in your favorite chair as soon as the whistle is blown.
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $7 on Amazon.

8. There is no way you can go out nowadays without the Adidas World Cup 2010 Soccer T-Shirt.
I mean, you’ll totally be out of style if you don’t have this in your closet yet. What were you thinking?
How much under $29.99?
Some: $19.75 on Amazon.

9. Support our football team by suiting up your iPhone with a special World Cup 2010 Series case. What can be more supportive than that?
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $3.99 on Amazon.

10. There’s just one thing that you need, now that you’re all geared up. Yes. It may be annoying, it may be stupid, but after the 2010 World Cup, it’ll be one heck of a souvenir. Ladies and gentlemen, the vuzuela.
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $6.79 on Amazon.