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Water Wars Water Pistol Game
Playing water pistols has just gotten more fun with the Water Wars Water Pistol Game. For those of you who grew up playing Laser Tag, you know just how fun that is, trying to zap your opponents from afar, with the vest and helmet they wear being legit targets. Since summer is here, how about playing a variation of Laser Tag with the Water Wars Water Pistol Game? Each $37 purchase will come with a couple of color changing vests, so you can tell whether your shots were accurate or not.
Ten Person Water Totter
If you happen to be part of a really, really large family, and each time during the holiday season your uncles, aunts, siblings, nephews and nieces will congregate at your home due to this activity being a family tradition, why not offer something different to keep the little ones entertained this time around with the Ten Person Water Totter instead of letting them sit through yet another round of watching your wedding video while you adults sit down and talk elsewhere?
Segway Rally Experience for Two
Have you ever gotten on a Segway before? The feeling is totally something else for first timers, and that is a given. Well, for those who want to experience a Segway and more can always fork out £39.50 for the “Segway Rally Experience for Two” from Firebox. This special offer might just be the perfect gift for your dad and you, or perhaps for you and your partner, letting you go head to head with another person on a custom-built rally course.
Gigantic Inflatable Climbing Iceberg
Iceberg ahead! Sound the alarm bells! That would be the normal procedure for ships of yore, as they start performing evasive maneuvers to avoid colliding with one of nature’s behemoths. Well, if you are the type who loves to scale challenges head on, the Gigantic Inflatable Climbing Iceberg might just be your cup of tea for some summer fun outdoors to get those troop of kids tired so that they don’t bug you in the evenings, but will instead go to dreamland the moment their heads touch the pillow.
Wearable Tent looks far out, some might even say crazy
Here’s a quick question – just how the heck do you think you would draw out a Wearable Tent if someone asked you to do so? For those with less than active imaginations, you can stash the pencil and paper away, checking out the Wearable Tent from Hammacher instead. This tent is meant for one – just one, no two ways about it. Functioning as a jacket, you can also choose to convert it to a lightweight sleeping bag and shelter within minutes.
Crazy Cricket Set
Do you play cricket? Well, for those living in North America, you might have heard of the sport (or thought that it was some sort of insect or a mobile carrier), but have you really tried to figure it all out? The Crazy Cricket Set might help get you started or perhaps pique your interest, and you get to enjoy a “starter kit” of sorts without having to fork out a handful of dough on unwieldy bats, balls, and stumps – since the £39.99 Crazy Cricket Set is more or less portable enough for you to enjoy virtually anywhere you desire.
Outdoor Inflatable Theater
Love watching movies with your family and friends? Well, with summer on its way for folks living in the Northern Hemisphere, then how about letting your next movie watching session be held outdoors? That’s exactly what Hammacher has in mind with their Outdoor Inflatable Theater. The name itself says it all – this inflatable theater system will be able to turn your backyard into a vivid cinema. Of course, you would do well to have some anti-mosquito devices hanging around just in case, no?
The Coolest Festival Tent? The VW Camper Tent
If you’re attending any festivals this year this has got to the coolest canvas to camp out in, say hello to the VW Camper Van Tent.
Hand Pedal Float
You know that you would love nothing better than to hang around on a float during the summer in your pool, relaxing with a good book in one hand and a pina colada in another (while slapping yourself liberally with plenty of sunscreen)? Well, there is one minor gripe about such a float – you will need to launch yourself to the middle of nowhere, and getting back to “shore” might be more of a hassle than you originally thought. What better way to reach the side than through the use of a pedal?
Thirsty Light signals for more water
If you lack green fingers, fret not – there are some remedies out there that can help you (and your plants) out. Firebox steps right up to the plate with the Thirsty Light, and by the name itself, you know that it serves as a visual aid so that you will never go through the nuances of under- or over-watering your precious new green addition in the home.
Zippo Emergency Fire Starter Kit
There are just moments in life when you just want to get away from it all – the hustle and bustle of the city, the craziness and hectic lifestyle at the office, and all the pressure in your life due to a “modern” lifestyle. Well, what better way to do it than align yourself with nature, hanging out in the wilderness with a tent and all your favorite comics in tow?
Mosquito Repelling Lantern
Since summer is going to come around for those of you living in the northern hemisphere, it makes perfect sense to prepare for your outdoor activities, and that includes on ramping up on anti-pest sprays and lotions, just in case camping is high on your list this year. Of course, if you are going to spend plenty of time outdoors, carrying a lantern around with you would be an extremely good idea.
Military Mosquito Countermeasure
Getting bitten by bugs, especially those blood sucking mosquitoes, isn’t anyone’s idea of fun when camping in the great outdoors, don’t you think so? We too, subscribe to a similar idea, which is why we tend to look out for gizmos such as the Military Mosquito Countermeasure. The name itself is pretty much self-explanatory – after all, if it is good enough for military personnel who are abroad, surely it is good enough for those of us back home, right?
The Only Inflatable Dog Shower
Dogs aren’t self-cleaning like cats, although they tend to lick at their wounds until the sore starts to fester – so make sure your four legged buddy remains nice and clean at all times by sending Fido to a bath, or doing it yourself. Unfortunately for those of us living in apartments, it isn’t so conducive to bath a dog in the apartment itself, never mind if you have a large breed like a labrador. What can you do then?
Nerf Dart Tag 2 Player Set
The sun is shining brightly on the outside, and just what the heck are you doing sitting all cooped up in your living room, keeping your fingers crossed that the PlayStation Network connection would be restored so that you can get back to your game of Portal 2? Why not take a good look around you, and bring your kid (or little brother) outside to have some time of bonding and fun?
Lawn Mowing with your iPhone 101
In case you missed it, Husqvarna has been in the robot lawn mowing business for quite a while now, we have been reporting on them for a few years already. Ahhh the pleasures of sitting in air conditioned comfort while the mower tackles your lawn all by itself.
Cordless Backyard Mosquito Mister
If you sometimes feel as though you were the only person in the whole group whom the mosquitoes are feeding on you, then we would highly recommend getting the Cordless Backyard Mosquito Mister. This cordless mister comes without any wires for a very obvious reason – so that you can roll it anywhere within a yard, creating a 2,000′ square area of “silence” for mosquitoes, thanks to the use of EPA-registered permethrin – a synthetic form of naturally occurring pyrethrin derived from chrysanthemum which is able to kill up to 90% of mosquitoes, flies, gnats, ticks, and other biting insects.
Zing Zcurve Launcher
Love playing cowboys and Indians with your kids? Of course, you might have the edge in terms of holding a gun as a cowboy, but the Indian is more that ready to take on any challenge that comes his way, never mind the fact that he knows the land like the back of his hand and is a mean shot with his crossbow. Enter the Zing Zcurve Launcher, a £19.99 purchase that will bring some technology to the world of archery.
18 Foot Splashing Soaker Slide
No idea on what to do with your back yard that is currently home to plenty of weeds, with some dog poop randomly deposited because Fido has a free reign of the area? You might want to take stock of the situation with the 18 Foot Splashing Soaker Slide then, as this inflatable water slide will be able to give your kids (as well as their friends in the neighborhood) a time of their lives, soaking them with a fusillade of water from a built-in water squirter.
Floating Bean Bag Toss Game
Have all those family games that you play with one another gotten boring and stale? Well, in order to spruce things up this coming summer (applicable to those living in the Northern Hemisphere, of course), how about trying out something different? You might want to give the Floating Bean Bag Toss Game a go instead of the usual Hide and Seek or Cowboys and Indians sessions in your backyard.
In Pool Exercise Bike
Swimming and cycling are two forms of exercise that are touted to burn the most calories, although the former tends to make you a whole lot hungrier than normal. With the In Pool Exercise Bike (which is patented by the way), you will need to be pretty well off in the first place since not everyone can afford a home with a pool in the first place. Of course, it should be a relative bargain to you if you fall under that category at a mere $899.95 a pop.
Big Brother Birdhouse
Love your feathered friends, but you do not want to go through the hassle of building a birdhouse from ground up (or do not know how to)? Good thing there is always a prepaid package, and the Big Brother Birdhouse could fit the bill perfectly. Retailing for £49.99, getting the Big Brother Birdhouse will also let you install it in your home without feeling corny – since those who are busybodies would notice a security camera instead.
AQ Wireless Outdoor Speakers
Now that the bitter cold of winter is done and over with for those living in the northern hemisphere, it is time to get out and play. Of course, for folks who do not live in apartments but rather, on landed property, it makes perfect sense to spend your time outdoors since you will be able to bask under the sun, sipping on a pina colada and reading your favorite book.
Backyard Helitotter for your kids this summer
Summer is a time where kids go out to play, although more and more children these days tend to stay cooped up in the confines of their homes simply because of the latest hit title on the PS3 or Xbox 360. Well, before they are addicted to video game consoles, you might want to do your part in making sure they love the outdoors, by starting with the Backyard Helitotter.
Wireless Parasol Speaker
For many of us who live in the Northern Hemisphere, summer will be right at our doorstep before we know it. After all, the long chill of winter is over, and spring is in full swing (although certain parts of the country are starting to get bizarre with snow in the spring) as it marches towards summer. That’s the time you break open the umbrellas, as you prepare your summer menu and activities which are often held outdoors.
1/2 Mile Driveway Alarm
For those who are extremely used to having the path of life open up for you way in advance, as other people do all the groundwork while you stroll into the limelight, then we might think the 1/2 Mile Driveway Alarm is a most suitable gadget for your home. After all, this alarm system will alert you whenever there is a vehicle coming up the driveway – from a whopping half mile away. How is this possible?
Mauer Batting Trainer
You know what they say – practice makes perfect, and this general rule applies across a wide spectrum of things in life, even more so when it comes to disciplines such as sport and music. Of course, the same holds for math, too, and if you want to apply statistics to sport, then the Mauer Batting Trainer does seem to be the perfect device to purchase as you prepare to sweat it out this summer.
Water And Light Lawn Show
If you’re one of the luckier ones out there who stay in a place that has a lawn, here is something that might just be right up your alley – the Water And Light Lawn Show. What does this do? We’re pretty sure that the name itself is a dead giveaway, but as an added community service, here is a more detailed explanation on what it does.
Four Attractant Mosquito Trap
Certain mosquitoes do carry some deadly diseases, and it goes without saying that they are a pest which we could all do without. I’m not too sure how it will affect the overall ecological system though, but surely frogs and other carnivores who feast on mosquitoes can find other insects to keep themselves full?
Buffet Food Warming Lamp
For socialites who tend to host many parties throughout the year, surely a formal sit down dinner each time isn’t something that everyone looks forward to. There should be opportunities for you to throw a buffet, and when that happens, you would definitely need the Buffet Food Warming Lamp. Let’s face the facts – who here likes cold food anyways? This is the reason for its existence, as the food heat lamp can tilt 30º and adjust itself from 5″ to 15″ high to provide precise, direct heat which keeps buffet-style food at the optimal serving temperature. The lamp shade itself will lock into place at any angle right above a cutting board in order to keep prime rib hot , either that or it can be placed above a chafing dish so that you won’t need to go through the hassle of jellied alcohol candles. A restaurant-grade 250-watt infrared bulb can reach temperatures of 347º F, as it casts heat evenly onto food to eliminate hot or cold spots while keeping foodstuffs above 140º F, which is the same temperature restaurants use to keep food hot without sacrificing its moisture. The Buffet Food Warming Lamp comes in durable stainless steel and will set you back by $149.95. Read the rest of this entry »
TriPot I Self Watering Planter
It seems like companies are always trying to come up with ways for you to ignore your plants a little more. However, a lot of the self watering mechanisms are far from stylish. Thankfully, Greenamic has come up with an attractive planter that is also capable of watering plants. It’s the ultimate solution for those of you that tend to forget to water those green plants a little too often.
Zippo Emergency Fire Starter Kit
“I’m a firestarter, twisted firestarter!” Who could ever forget the lyrics to that song by The Prodigy? Well, the closet pyromaniac in you might find this brightly colored Zippo Emergency Fire Starter Kit to be worth a purchase, since we all know that you can’t blow a Zippo out, not to mention it being a whole lot more reliable to light up camp fires instead of using old school firestarters. You need not suffer from cold and damp conditions any more since the Zippo Fire Starter Kit will come with waxed tinder sticks. At £19.95, the Zippo Emergency Fire Starter Kit is the fuss-free method to light fires, being not only quick but reliable to make it an essential outdoor camping tool. All you need would be to pull out a waxed tinder stick, fray the edges and follow it up with the flint-wheel. All tinder sticks are lovingly kept within the waterproof orange case so that everything will remain dry, no matter how torrential the rain outside is. Read the rest of this entry »
Emerson’s Indoor and Outdoor Bug Zapper
All summer long I’ve had the company of moths and other flying insects inside of my home thanks to the design of my screens. It’s a rental, so you just sort of deal with it by keeping a fly swatter handy. I’d joked many times that we needed an indoor/outdoor bug zapper, thinking no one would ever create such a thing. Well apparently one does exist.
Lawnmower is world’s fastest, zips by at 96MPH
You know that you are in for a torrid time when your lawnmower can go a whole lot faster than your motorbike. After all, Bobby Cleveland’s crazy idea of kitting out his lawnmower has become reality, where it will go about (on even ground, obviously) at a whopping 96MPH, making it the fastest lawnmower in the world, hands down. Talk about trying to get the chores done quickly! Hopefully at that kind of insane speeds, you won’t run into a stone while riding on it, or cut off several toes and mole heads in the process without realizing so. For those who would like to have one of these puppies at home, chances are you will need to have a lawn that is the same size as that of a football field just to get it up to speed.
Three Point Detecting Basketball Shootout
Love shooting some hoops? You won’t go wrong then with the Three Point Detecting Basketball Shootout, where it will be able to make the right calls, knowing whether you’ve shot a three pointer or not. This unique basketball shooting game can do so thanks to a pressure-sensitive mat which is capable of detecting whether competitors have shot from two- or three-point range, while adding to the corresponding total without any room for human error. This will make the game a whole lot cleaner, but it does take away the human element of tension when wrong calls are made, opening the door to disputes and debates many years down the road. You can choose to compete head-to-head or against the clock depending on which area you would like to improve. Features include a sturdy tubular steel frame, an electronic scoreboard, and the all-important countdown clock. You can bring home this unique sporting equipment for $149.95 from Hammacher. Read the rest of this entry »
Inbrela Collapsible Umbrella
For those of you who happen to stay in an area where there is plenty of rain throughout the year, it goes without saying that you ought to always have an umbrella handy somewhere – in your car, at the office and at home. Just in case, you know. With global warming happening, the weather sure gets crazy this time around. Unfortunately, wet umbrellas can be a pain to store especially when indoors, which is why the Inbrela Collapsible Umbrella could come in handy. This umbrella will be able to fold into the tube itself – making your car stay nice and dry, while making it a snap to get in and out of cars with but a simply push. When pushed open, the Inbrela will pop out of its tube and opens away from your face. Pull it back into the tube to close for dry surroundings. Don’t worry about its sturdiness – it is made out of flexible aluminum ribs that will not snap even in the wind. The Inbrela Collapsible Umbrella will retail for $29.99 each. Read the rest of this entry »
Exped DreamWalker 450 Sleeping Bag
Are you one who loves the great outdoors, and go on camping trips frequently? You might be interested in the Exped DreamWalker 450 Sleeping Bag then, considering this boasts a design that is unlike any other. You get a unique sleeping back pattern which can be converted into a downcoat when the situation calls for it. Not only that, it will feature a temperature rating of 1 C or 35 F, so near freezing spots should still be OK for you to take a night’s rest without freezing to death. The inclusion of a tuck-stitch design with bar-tacking at stress points ensure you will end up with a reasonably good quality product which ought to see you through many years of camping trips before it starts to wear out. Depending on the size, you will have to fork out anywhere from $264.16 to $300.00 for this ideal coat which targets activities including bird watching, cooking or sitting around camp. Read the rest of this entry »
Diggin Squap could be a hit with kids
Want to get a new kind of toy for your bored kids who think that they have seen it all, and much prefer to remain cooped indoors at all times with their favorite video games without having to come out of their room? The $24.99 might just change their mind though, as it will net them the Diggin Squap – a new kind of toy that is fast gaining traction in Europe. All you need to do is wear it like a baseball glove, where opening the snap trap will launch the ball in the direction of your choosing. You can also catch a ball with the snap of your hand, and the entire idea of this would be to help kids learn hand-eye coordination and timing while encouraging active play. Each purchase will come with two snap traps and four balls to get you started. You can even play with yourself against the wall whenever the weather doesn’t permit, but that could be quite sad. Read the rest of this entry »
Petal Drops makes rainwater collecting more aesthetically pleasing
For those who have a penchant for living green, collecting rainwater should come as second nature, but why bother to do so with a rusty old bucket when you can always spruce things up with the Petal Drops? This idea is made out of 100% recycled flower-shaped funnels that can screw onto any standard threaded plastic bottle, helping channel water inside whenever it pours from heaven. After all, you might as well make full use of those empty plastic bottles that will be chucked out eventually anyways. One thing though, empty bottles might not be so stable in the beginning, and whenever there is rain, it tends to be accompanied by some strong winds as well, so you might want to take note of that before dropping (pun not intended) £4.99for the Petal Drops. Read the rest of this entry »
Plant Watering System for travelers
You can’t help but love traveling on occasion, but there are a few hurdles you have to deal with. Those of you that love to be surrounded by living things have those pesky plants and pets to handle. They aren’t so bad while you’re there, but the second you need to leave you have to make accommodations for them. I’ve come across automatic feeders before for the pets, but for plants you’re almost always stuck calling a neighbor. However, now there is this Plant Watering System for while you’re away.
Even Warmth Patio Umbrella Heater
Want to prepare for winter? Well, if you happen to have a patio in your home and would like to sit outside even when the mercury drops later this year, you might want to consider investing $149.95 in the Even Warmth Patio Umbrella Heater from Hammacher. This is a special heater which is attached to virtually any patio umbrella, where it is capable of evenly distributing radiant heat to folks sitting under the canopy. It will work differently from tabletop heaters as those only warm a limited area, but thanks to a trio of adjoining arms, they will combine to cast an 8′ circumference of heat which is more or less guaranteed to provide warmth to everyone around the table. It relies on quartz heating elements to produce radiant heat that keeps you and your family or friends warm, making furniture surfaces nice and cozy for your cat to sleep on as well. Whenever you fold down an arm, its heating element will shut off, so you can always adjust the temperature accordingly depending on the number of arms. Read the rest of this entry »
Suntracking Beach Chair
Since summer is in full swing for those who live in the northern hemisphere, you would definitely want to go out and have some fun under the sun, obtaining a tan in the process without sitting inside a tanning machine. Well, the Suntracking Beach Chair could be a healthy addition to your home’s lawn, since this folding beach chair is unique in a sense that it can swivel 360º, enabling you to always face the sun without having to go through the hassle of getting up and moving the chair to realign its direction. The swiveling action is made possible thanks to steel ball bearing swhich are sealed by a rubber gasket to keep sand and dirt out. It can recline to three positions, and comes with a removable pillow to offer head and neck support, alongside an integrated canopy that delivers some much needed shade when the heat gets unbearable. Of course, said shade can be flipped behind the chair if you’re going to get a tan. Other materials used in its construction include a woven polyester seat and backrest, anodized aluminum frame, and bamboo armrests for comfortable seating and boasts a capability to withstand prolonged exposure to sun and moisture. For your added comfort, thechair itself boasts an integrated cup holder. You can pick up the Suntracking Beach Chair for $149.95 from Hammacher. Read the rest of this entry »
Wunda Weeder lets you lazily garden
Gardening is not a comfortable task. Sure you can get a foam pad to prevent rocks from digging into your knees, but you’re still crouched over in the dirt with the sun blazing down on you. It’s definitely worth all of that effort thanks to the finished product, but sometimes it might be nice to make the experience a little more enjoyable. Thankfully one Australian inventor has created a device that creeps along the garden and lets you be far more comfortable.
