A Container for One Thing is another fine example of a product from someone who "get's it." Though a simple container hung by a 20 inch white leather cord, the endless possibilities allow you to have fun with what you can accentuate. As the product description says, "A seashell from a romantic getaway. A ring. A wallet-size photo of someone you love" or something completely ordinary like an eight of clubs from an over-used pack of playing cards.

Found at Olive and Myrtle.

Now when you sell your unwanted doo-dahs on ebay, you can pack your boxes with packing tape that gives good advice. Advice like, "Don't cave in when you know you are right" and "Focus". Nine top designers make up the collection of quotable on this Sticky Tape. Use of Helvetica is of course, guaranteed.

Found at Blanka

All of our kitchens are plagued with the absolute take over of the measuring cups. Chef'n created the SleekStor Collapsable Measuring Cups which collapses onto itself taking up significantly less space in your kitchen cabinet. Gotta love the simple to solution to hard problems.

Found at Amazon

We've never held one of these in our hands, so we can't attest to how these iPhone/iPod touch cases might feel in your pocket. What we can say is that each of these real wood iPhone and iPod touch cases are beautiful. Each iPhone case weighs in at 1.07oz and if you are worried about scratching your iPhone's soulful body, worry not, on the inside of the case there is a soft, scratch-resistant lining.

Now there is going to be a whole new generation of people with wood in their pants. Come on, you knew they'd be a punch line in there somewhere.

Found at Vers.

Forget the cheesy written tag line: the magnets that stick around. Instead focus on the usability of the Magnetic Stickers. Unlike most gadgets that serve no purpose, these stickers/magnets serve a double purpose: adding some color to your wall, while actually doing some work.

Found at Design3000.

How do you like your Cuppa Joe? Milky, regular, dark and strong, or black. This mug helps you get it right every time.

Found at Amazon.

If you have kids you likely go through dozens of batteries on toys. My wife and I have a 16 month old who loves her toys. We were throwing our money down the drain by buying batteries every time we went to the supermarket. Not having a good experience in the past with rechargeable batteries, we were skeptical about purchasing the Energizer 15-Minute Battery Charger.

The charger pictured here is also available with an AC adapter which is the one that we used for the review. It really does take less than 15 minutes to charge and gets you up and going in no time. Even the Energizer bunny himself couldn't catch up with the speed of this charger. The charger typically sells for about $30.00 and comes with 4 X AA batteries, but is also compatible with AAA batteries (great for remote controls). Currently the highest ma rating available is 2500mAh and a pack of four AA will run you about $13.00. We found a good deal on amazon of 2 X 4 AA packs for under $20.00.

The included AA Energizer rechargeable batteries are not as long lasting as the regular Duracel or Energizer batteries you find on the shelf, but they do save you a lot of money in the long run. These batteries can be charged hundreds of times and although the battery life decreases as time passes, the effects are not noticeable until the end of a long life cycle.

A few hints when buying the batteries, make sure that you purchase the highest mAh (milli Amp Hour) rating you can find. The batteries will be more expensive, but will have more power and last longer per charge. Also label and charge the batteries in sets. They tend to last longer when charged as a set. I use a sharpie to label which helps me see which batteries are older and have degraded life. Finally, remember to check with the toy or appliance you are going to put them in to make sure it allows you to use these type of batteries. I have been able to use them on toys, cameras, and remotes without a problem.

If I had to buy this kit again I wouldn't hesitate. It has saved us a ton of money. The instant gratification of having fresh batteries in 15 minutes is also a plus. One last thing to note is that you are reusing these batteries so it is great for the environment.


IN THE BOX
- Energizer 15-Minute Battery Charger.
- 4 X AA Energizer rechargeable batteries
- AC Adapter

THE GOOD
- Saves you money over the long run
- Charges four batteries in under 15 minutes
- Batteries can be charged hundreds of times

THE BAD
- Initialialy expensive
- Batteries tend to degrade after many uses

WHERE TO BUY
Amazon

MANUFACTURER
Energizer

Not that you'd have a need to spice up your garbage bags, but it is good to know you could if you wanted to. The Pet Goldfish Trash Bags (also known as Happy Sacks) come in a box of 12 and unlike plastic garbage bags, these are 100% biodegradable.

Found at Baron Bob for $14.95.

Kate Jenkins is a master of knitting. You'll quickly come to same conclusion as soon as you see her collection Comfort Food made entirely from yarn and lot's of love. Some favorites in the collection are: Box of Chocolates (pictured above), Fried Eggs And Beans On Toast, Fish And Chips, and Tarte Au Citron.

We were always a little skeptical about the tiny little iPod nano but now they have packed so much technology into this little device that we crave getting our hands on one of them. You can record video, listen to FM radio, or even use it as a fitness tracker.

The nano currently comes in 9 colors and either 8 or 16 GB flash drive. The nano has super-sized its display to a 2.2 inch screen for easier viewing. There are two features that make this player stand out amongst the crowd. The first of which is the ability to pause live radio. The second and our personal favorite is what Apple calls their genius system. The genius system simply recognizes songs that mix well together and creates a seamless mix of about 12 tracks so that you can enjoy compatible music without having to even think about it.

The 8GB nano retails for 149.00 while the 16gb nano goes for 179.00. Amazon currently has the 8GB model for $139.00.

Get yours on Amazon.