Archive for December 18th, 2009

Why I Didn’t Think Of That Why I Didn’t Think Of That

Unique products to inspire and amuse. Bacon Lip Balm. Don’t limit bacon consumption to meals – have it all day. The Commuter Tie. Hide your iPod Nano from the Boss. Dry Erase Clock. Combines your calendar with your clock. DIY Chip Maker. Look out Mr. Pringle! Photos by thinkgeek/thomaspink/gizmodo/Gadgets4all.

 

Women Entrepreneurs Should Go For The Million-Dollar Mark Women Entrepreneurs Should Go For The Million-Dollar Mark

It’s well-known that women rule their family’s pocketbook and make many of the major purchasing decisions in their households, and now there’s proof that women play a big role in the economy as business owners. According to a story on WalletPop a report from the Center for Women’s Business Research found that the eight million [...]

 

High Tech Takes Over Holiday Lighting High Tech Takes Over Holiday Lighting

Cleve Wortham and his family used to get a kick out of visiting homes featured on maps of the best and brightest holiday decorations. Then his youngest child asked, “Dad, next year can we get on the map?” Boy, did they ever. reports The Denver Post. The “Worthams’ Winter Wonderland” display showcases one of the [...]

 

Personalized Jewelry Personalized Jewelry

Trendspotter Springwise has seen one-of-a-kind jewelry created to replicate a wearer’s scar, as well as bracelets featuring a map of the New York City subway. Borrowing a bit of both concepts, Etsy designer triggerhappy offers two necklace designs that can be personalized to reflect the wearer’s story. Triggerhappy’s Narrative Cartography series features a tag made [...]

 

Cool Toy: MindFlex

Daniel Sieberg spoke with Mattel’s Jim Sheridan about their new mind control toy, Mind Flex. The game uses brain waves to power a fan that floats a ball through an obstacle course.

 

Biz Gift Idea:Jupiter Jack Biz Gift Idea:Jupiter Jack

Is there someone on your list who spends a lot of time in his or her car? Save them from a potential traffic violation with the Jupiter Jack, which allows you to use your radio as a hands-free device. Just plug the Jupiter Jack into your phone, tune your radio to 99.3 FM, and start [...]

 

From Old Sweaters To New Mittens From Old Sweaters To New Mittens

Wicked Local: Sitting on the cream carpet of her Lee Street home, just a stone’s throw from the Brookline Reservoir, Megan Woods doesn’t look like the kind of mom who spends her afternoons sifting through ugly sweaters in the back of a thrift store. But Woods has become a connoisseur of second-hand sweaters in the [...]