Guys, why is it so hard to remember to put the seat down? Ladies, why is it so important? Both of these questions seem like they should have logical answers, but they don’t. I’m sure it’s not hard to put the seat down, so I don’t know why guys don’t do it. Likewise, why can’t girls stop complaining about the state of the seat and just look before they sit? The point here is that no one is ever going to stop arguing about this until someone designs a gadget to put an end to this feud.
Oh look at that, the Toilet Seat Lifter (Amazon, $24.99) has arrived! Yes, it still seems as though it is the man’s job to lift and replace the toilet seat, but at least this device makes it almost effortless. Men, step right up – literally, step on the lever to activate the toilet seat lifter. After you’ve done your business, lift your foot off the lever and the seat returns to normal position. There’s no need to make any contact with the toilet seat and you pretty much can’t screw this up (unless you forget to lift the lid in the first place). The apparatus fits any standard toilet and installation is a snap, so there’s really no excuse for future lid mishaps.
Ladies, you’ll have to find something else to complain about. Oh, you’ve already got something? Great.
Specs:
-Dimensions: 17″ x 8″ x 4″
-Weight: 6.5lbs
-Foot activated automatic toilet seat lifter
-Easily mounted to any standard toilet
Sometimes I feel like I take entertaining a bit too seriously. I mean, I’m the type of person who goes all out for theme parties, making sure that every snack served pertains to event or else it has no business being there at all. Needless to say, I’ve become somewhat of a snack connoisseur and yes, I am judging your snack selection.
Just because you go through all the trouble of making sure you have a wide selection of tasty treats, doesn’t mean that your sustenance will be a success. For that to happen, you not only need to make sure you have enough food but that it stays in optimal condition for the duration of your get together. What you need is the Electric Heated Dip and Chip Snack Tray (Kegworks, $39.95). What good is your homemade queso dip if it congeals into a cold clump halfway through your party? With its removable ceramic dip bowl and heating base with inline power switch, your dips and spreads will stay hot all night long. Sure, you could break out a mini crock pot and a separate chip bowl but why go through all that trouble when you this duo does the same thing all in one convenient location? And if you’re not all about hot dips all the time, you can use this snack tray without the heating base to serve cold dips as well.
I have another chips ‘n’ dip tray that looks just like this one, only it plays “La Cucaracha” every time you open the dip bowl.
4 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Dimensions: 14″ x 3.25″ x 14″
-Capacity: 21oz (dip bowl)
-Electrical: 120VAC, 60Hz, 0.22A
-Keeps dips tasty and warm
-Heating base with attached inline power switch
-Retro 1950s design
-Removable ceramic dip bowl
-Plastic melamine chip tray
-Use without heating base for cold dips
Do you have a landline at home? I don’t. In fact, most people I know have gotten rid of their landlines because it doesn’t make sense to pay for a house phone and a cell phone. The issue with this is that we forget how nice it is to have a house phone. You don’t have to worry about your phone dying (well, unless you’re on a cordless) or your cheek accidentally making contact with the “end call” button your super sensitive touchscreen. Ah, those were the days…
The iPhone Desktop Handset (Hammacher Schlemmer, $59.95) bridges the telecommunications divide by allowing you to use your newfangled technology with the comfort of the dinosaur gadget. The handset works with any cell phone (as long as it has a standard headphone jack) to basically turn your phone into a landline. The handset itself is powered by your cell phone battery and you can charge your cell phone via USB or wall plug while the handset is in use. Simply place your phone in the center of the handset and connect the jack to be able to revert back to the age of corded telephones. Now you can surf the net and talk on your iPhone without having to switch to speaker!
All your cubicle friends will be sooooo jealous!
3 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Dimensions: 7.25″ x 8″ x 3.25″
-Weight: 1lb
-Transforms iPhone into desktop handset
-Works with any cell phone via standard earbud jack
-Headset powered by iPhone battery
-Handset secured by nonslip silicone pads
-Made of anodized aluminum
Do you get bored at work? I know I do. If you work behind a desk, it’s pretty much the same thing day after day after day. It’s the kind of thing that makes monotony look exciting. The good news is that when things are so predictable, it takes very little to liven things up.
Get ready to put the “fun” in “functional” with the USB Desktop Aquarium (Convenient Gadgets & Gifts, $29.95)! Everybody needs a little organization now and then, but why pick a boring pencil cup when you can get something with a touch more pizazz? This desk aquarium is powered by your computer’s USB port and includes both a safe haven for your fish and a handy organizer. The organizer side has a place for desk items like pens and your phone as well as an LCD calendar that even has a programmable alarm clock. The aquarium side features multicolor interior LED lights, nature sounds, and an adjustable overhead light.
Getting organized was never so much fun! Just don’t drop your phone in the aquarium because I hear that’s bad.
4 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Fully functional fish aquarium
-Alarm clock with snooze feature and countdown timer
-LCD calendar with time/date and week/temp
-USB power connector
-Multifunction penholder
-Multicolor interior LED lights
-Nature sounds
-Adjustable overhead light
-Under gravel filtration system
-Low voltage pump
