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No more worrying that the batteries in your emergency flashlight have gone dead right when you have an emergency. Just shake the Nightstar for 30 seconds and it will give you more than 20 minutes of light.

When you shake the Nightstar a magnet inside the flashlight creates electrical energy as it passes through a tightly coiled wire. The energy is then stored in a gold capacitor which can be recharged several hundred thousand times!!!

Check price and availability at Vat19.

“* 30 seconds of shaking creates a 20 minute charge
* Waterproof to 1000 ft
* StarCore LED Technology
* Made from lightweight, yet incredibly strong polycarbonate plastic
* Works in extreme temperatures from -50 F to 140 F
* Glow-in-the-dark switch
* Floats
* 10″ tall x 2″ diameter (at widest point)”

This Solar Floodlight can install anywhere that wiring is difficult, impractical, or simply too expensive.

The Solar Centurion acts as a security light without the need for extra wiring. It’s charged by a solar powered battery. During the day the solar panel converts sunlight into electricity and stores it in the built-in rechargeable battery. This light won’t add to your energy bills, and won’t go out during a blackout. It even has a built-in siren that you can program to go off.

Check price and availability at Solar Floodlight.

“The Solar Centurion’s light is triggered by a passive infrared motion detector. When activated, it throws a flood of light into the area where the lamp is directed. The duration of the light can be set to stay on from as little as 30 seconds, one minute or as long as a minute and a half.”

This ultra-compact, rechargeable tactical flashlight was was only used by the men and women in blue, but now you can get the NYPD Tactical Flashlight’s 12,000-candlepower in your kitchen drawer, garage, glove compartment, or purse.

This 5.3″, pocket-size gadget is bulletproof and was designed especially for the Emergency Service Unit, New York’s S.W.A.T. team. The light is much more powerful than larger lights.

Check price and availability at New York First.

“While “ESU” police officers use the extremely bright beam to blind armed suspects in hiding, the same flashlight comes in handy for civilians to ward off aggressors and self defense. Machined aircraft aluminum, black finish. Adjustable spot-to-flood focus. Includes smart-fast charger and charging holder both for home and car.”

No, this isn’t a satellite from the U.S. Vanguard satellite program, it’s just a super cool light!

This Sputnikesque Satellite Lamp has 24 LED lights; 8 red, 8 green and 8 blue. Measuring 10.2″ L x 10.2″ W x 9.3″ H, this lamp has 8 display options with a realistic red “engage” switch to cycle through all 8 displays. Great in a den, recroom, or kid’s room; this could be the best night light ever.

Check price and availability at Discovery Store.

“Choose light patterns that relax, engage and focus your mind – and watch this satellite illuminate the night.”

If you need a bit of happiness in your day then just project yourself a rainbow. Perfect for home or office this motion activated projector shines a brilliant rainbow across your wall and ceiling.

Place the projector on your nightstand or desk, or you child’s nightstand. Now you can always find the end of the rainbow. I don’t think this gadget comes with a pot of gold though.

Check price and availability at Perpetual Kid.

“* Multicolor LEDs that turn on with a wave of your hand
* Auto off function
* Requires 4 AAA Batteries (not included)
* Jack for AC adapter (Adaptor not included)
* Measures approximately 9” tall x 4.5″ wide”

Whose going to have the coolest pool around? You are if you get Floating Disco Ball.

Check price and availability at The Lighter Side Co.

Eight multi-color LED lights will transform your pool into a disco. The light has 10 different programmable light shows that flash and rotate as 30 lenses intensify the light and project it up to 15 feet. The Mode button lets you choose your favorite light shows and the auto shut-off can be activated for 1, 2, 3, or 4 hours.

You can make every night a full moon with this Light-Up Moon. This spectacular light automatically cycles through the 12 phases of the moon.

You can match your moon light to the cycle of the real moon, or use the remote to choose which phase you’d like to light up.

Check price and availability at The Lighter Side Co.

“Built-in light sensor turns the moon on when it gets dark. Remote control lets you choose which phase to light up. Easily mounts to any wall. Includes 15 minute CD audio tour of the moon. Auto shut-off saves batteries. Moon uses 4 “AA” batteries, not included. Remote uses 2 “AAA” batteries, not included. Moon: 10″ wide.”

This collectible Lucy Rotating Lamp spins around showing a black-and-white display of “celluloid” scenes from the classic TV show.

At the same time, the light inside illuminates the show’s iconic logo. It stands 12.25″ tall. and comes with a replaceable 40-watt bulb.

The Solar Centurion Security Light is a bright halogen security light that installs easily where wiring is impractical, or expensive. The light is triggered by a passive infrared motion detector. The length of time you’d like the light to stay on for can be set from 30 seconds to a minute and a half.

The Centurion also has a built-in siren that you can set to go off. Because it’s solar powered, the light will continue working through power outages, and it won’t cost you a dime in hydro.

You can buy the Solar Centurion Security Light at firstSTREET.

“The Solar Centurion has all the benefits of added light, without the need for extra wiring. That is because the Solar Centurion is powered by a rechargeable battery that is charged by sunlight. During the day the solar panel converts sunlight into electricity and stores it in the built-in rechargeable battery.”

As someone who is vertically challenged, I understand the hassle it can be to change light bulbs that are very high up.

With this Hi-Reach Bulb Changing Kit, whether it’s a standard light bulb or a flood light, you can now change light bulbs with easily, without the use of a chair or ladder, using the reach of the telescopic pole.

You can buy the Hi-Reach Bulb Changing Kit at firstSTREET.

“Now you can safely install and remove light bulbs over stairways, on cathedral ceilings, in track lighting, recessed lights…any out-of-the-way fixture, indoors and out. This helpful set includes the Bulb changer attachment. This is a spring-operated changer for standard incandescent bulbs and floodlights. It features 6, spring steel gripping, non-marking rubber covered insulated fingers. These fingers enable you to change many sizes and shaped light bulbs. The set also includes a suction cup Flood Light Changer that is made to change recessed flood lights and light bulbs 300 watts and larger. The changer is insulated and features 6 suction cups to replace flat, beveled and round bulbs.”

The Laser Stars Projector produces cloud formations and animated stars, it even projects shooting stars.

The light show comes from a powerful green laser and holographic technology to give a clear and crisp display.

You can buy the Laser Stars Projector at Perpetual Kid.

“* Uses All New Green Laser and Holographic Technology
* 2 Built-In Precision Glass Lenses
* Transforms the Largest or Smallest Rooms into Your Own Personal Animated Universe
* Creates Thousands of Stars with or without Cloud Formations
* Look for the Romantic Shooting Stars Across the Night Sky
NOT A TOY, This is an Experience You Will Never Forget
* AC Adapter Included
* Simple to Use, Just Plug It In”

Made from an old-school Mason jar, this Sun Jar has a highly efficient solar cell, rechargeable battery and low energy LED lamps.

When you place the jar in sunlight the solar cell creates an electrical current that charges the battery over a few hours. At night this energy powers the three LED lamps inside the jar. Completely magical.

You can buy the Sun Jar at Perpetual Kid.

“The light is diffused by the frosted jar and give the appearance of sunlight emitting from the (warm coloured LED lights are used to give a more natural and warm light). A Light sensor inside automatically activates the lights when it gets dark or lights are turned out!”

This wireless light bulb installs anywhere you may need a light source. Just peel and stick, then slide the light bulb into the base. It’s that easy.

If you’ve got a really dark cupboard or pantry, or if your like me and rent and your closets have no lights in them (can you believe that?) then this is the gadget for you. The bulb is shatter-proof, long lasting, and stays cool to the touch. It comes with one replacement bulb.

You can buy the Stickup Light Bulb at As On TV.

“Stick Up Bulb is the amazing wireless light bulb that installs anywhere, requires no wiring or an electrician to install and provides lighting whenever you need it. Just peel and stick the base then slide in this revolutionary light bulb. That’s all you have to do to light up your closets, stairwells, and anywhere that you need light. Use it outdoors in your shed or under your patio umbrella to provide lighting during the evening. It’s also portable, just slide the bulb out of its base, so it’s great whenever you need to carry light, such as in a power outage.”

This fan looks like something you would see at a Caribbean resort.

The deep bronze colouring and palm blades give this fan a rich, opulent appearance which will enhance many decors.

You can buy the Tommy Bahama Castaway Ceiling Fan at HomeOfDecor.

“The Tommy Bahama Castaway Fan Features a simple motor housing that has bamboo detail with your choice of blades held by Tommy Bahama Palm Tree blade holders. The blades are sold separately so you can design your Bahama Breezes fan to fit your needs. This 3-speed pull chain operated fan is driven by the most powerful Emerson K55XL motor ever made.”

Do I ever need these Quik Brite lights! I am crazy-in-love with lots of “as seen on TV” gadgets, and these little Quik Brite lights are definitely on my list. I can’t tell you how many nooks and crannies I have around that would just light up with these little stick-em lights.

“You won’t need any tools to install Quik Brites, so you can put away the hammer and screwdriver!

All you need to do is peel the back of the Quik Brite and stick it wherever you need the extra light.

Quik Brites are completely automatic. That means that once they’re installed, they turn on and off automatically with simple movement! Let’s say you peel and place a Quik Brite in a drawer. When you open the drawer, the light turns on, and when you close it, the light turns off automatically.”

Check price and availability at Amazon.