GadgetLiving

Just set up the self-emptying rain bucket in a spot where it will be filled with rain unobstructed by any objects like trees. When it rains, the bucket transmits the amount of rain to the gauge.

You can set it to display rainfall in the past 24 hours, 1 hour, or last rain period. You can even view a graph of the rainfall you’ve had in the past days, weeks, or months, just by scrolling through the graph.

Check price and availability at Outdoor Decor.

“Rain alarm function notifies you of rain, transmitter self-empties via tipping bucket and measures 1/100th of an inch per tip. It includes a transmitter and a removable base to allow for free standing installation or mounting on a wall. Manual time set in 12 or 24 hour mode and date set. Transmission range is up to 80 feet open air.”

The Robo Vacuum is perfect for sucking up those tiny irritating messes like crumbs on the kitchen counter or eraser shavings off your work surface.

Just push the top button to start the little guy going. He’ll slide right over the mess and clean it right up. The Robo Vacuum comes in red, blue, and white, and is powered by two AA batteries.

Check price and availability at Perpetual Kid.

“Picking up life’s little messes! The desktop robot that never gets tired of cleaning up your sloppy mess. Simply push the top button to activate suction and slide over dry crumbs, pencil shavings or other debris.”

The Vitalizer is a passive exercise machine that swings your legs back and forth, giving you a low impact, exercise without joint stress. It has a hand control with variable speeds and an auto shut off after 15 minutes.

The swinging motion of the Vitalizer even helps to stretch your back while you’re exercising. All you do is lie on your back and place your ankles in the grooves of the footrest, turn on the machine and the footrest will begin to move back and forth, carrying your feet briskly from side to side. The motion simulates an exercise movement without stress or impact on the joints.

Check price and availability at First Street.

“The device’s foot rest has a soft cushioned ankle pad that allows you to swing more comfortably. The ankle base can also be taken off for cleaning purposes. The Vitalizer’s improved structure and swinging design uses a strong motor that has high temperature grinding resistance, pounding resistance, and is made with the highest quality plastic.”

This ultra-lightweight hedger has an onboard collecting container. Which means that once you’re finished trimming the hedges, other than emptying the container, your work is done. No rakes or bending down to pick up branches and leaves. That leaves you more time to relax and enjoy your outdoor space rather than just working it in.

The Garden Groom Mini has a 300W motor and a concealed rotary cutting blade, as well as and included volume bag to collect shredded material.

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“The trimmer features a rotary cutting blade, which cuts and shreds the clippings using a scissor-like action, however, because the trimmer has a concealed blade it helps reduce the possibility of cutting the main power cable. It also lessens the risk of personal injury while in use. Once the hedge clippings have been cut and shredded, they are deposited into the onboard container which can hold 5 liters of clippings. If you have a large amount of hedges to trim and shape, you can attach the hose (included) to the groomer, and store waste in the volume collection bag (included). The Garden Groom is capable of cutting all types of hedges including; Privet, Leyland, Yew, Ash, Holly, Beech, Hawthorn and most branches with up to a 3/8″ thickness. Once done, the shredded clippings are ideal to use as mulch or composting.”

You can’t tell the temperature of a wine by feeling the bottle. You have to measure the wine itself. With this wine thermometer, you will always be able to serve and drink your wine at it’s optimum temperature, and therefore taste.

The thermometer is the size of a pen and is as easy to use as a pen. Just click and the retractable infrared sensor out to take your reading. You can set the thermometer to either Fahrenheit or Celsius, and it even comes with a recommended wine serving temperature card.

Check price and availability at New York First.

“If you’re a serious wine drinker you know that proper thermal condition is critical. The expression “room temperature” is no longer relevant to wine. Modern central heating systems cause rooms to exceed 72-degrees. At that temperature, all wines lose their appeal. Any wine served at an incorrect temperature is a disservice.”

The only thing better than a gorgeous water feature in your yard or garden is a water feature in your yard or garden that doesn’t cost you anything in electricity.

The Illumina Floating Solar Fountain runs off a patented Solar Smart battery pack during the night and large RWE amorphous solar panel during the day. Thr fountain shoots water up to 15″ as it cycles through a multiple color long-life LED light.

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“Add instant elegance to your pond or water feature with the Solar Illumina SunJet 290M w/ Solar Smart Battery Station…Smart Battery Station provides up to 24 hours of operation (no lights) or 15 hours of operation (with lights).”

To achieve the driest martini you must mix anywhere from 8 to 15 parts gin or vodka to just 1 part vermouth. Many professional mixologists add their vermouth using an atomizer, and now you can too.

Mist your martini with the tiniest hint of vermouth from this stainless-steel refillable canister with an ultra-fine atomizer. Your friends will love it, but don’t let them spray it too many times into their drinks (like you know they’ll want to) because it will ruin the vodka/gin to vermouth ratio.

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“You can keep one at your home bar, or carry in your pocket or purse. It makes a perfect travel companion and a great conversation piece. Dressed-up in a formal black pouch for elegant gifting.”

The Kalorik Metallic Red Line Combi Mixer is multifunction and can replace several of your other kitchen gadgets, and look really good doing it too.

The Mixer has a beaker with lid and chopper blade for processing food. It has a whisk, and also a milk frother that can be used to make sauces, or whipped milk for lattes and cappuccinos. There’s also a blending rod. You’ll be able to make dips, soups, and blended drinks all with this one tool.

Check price and availability at Giving Gallery.

“* Stick mixer with full set of accessories including a nice stand for storage
* Red metallic spray finish and ergonomic handle ensure the best grip, even with wet hands
* Includes a base for the mixer unit & all accessories, your blender is always ready for use in seconds
* Metal stick blender with food grade PTFE Coating
* DC motor ensures light handling and durability
* Modern red metallic finish”

We’re all at least a little stressed now-a-days. If you have the desire to find out just how stressed out you are, just place your fingers on the Oracle’s sensor pads and let the Stress-o-Meter gauge your stress level.

But remember, it’s all in fun, so chill out, take a breath, and try not to let things get to you so much.

Check price and availability at Abernook.

“Simply place your fingers onto the sensor pads, then relax while The Oracle reads your vibe…and gauges your stress levels. Are you ‘’slightly strained'’ or ‘’catatonic?'’ Batteries included. Super-chilled or supercharged - which are you? Are you so laid back you are virtually horizontal? A cool customer who never gets hot under the collar? Or are you hurtling towards neurotic meltdown? The Oracle will reveal all.”

Even if you’re not a fan of the opera, these Opera Glasses are a wonderful accessory for a living or sitting room. But if you did want to actually watch the opera with them…

These glasses will help you focus onstage even from the highest balcony. The glasses are both small and functional, as well as being specially designed for viewing indoor performances. Some models even have a discreet light so that you can read your program without bothering the people sitting next to you.

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“In larger theater venues, viewers seated toward the back or in balconies can be a substanial distance from the stage. As much of enjoying the opera or a play involves following the story as it is performed, Petzval’s glasses bring the soprano up close, from any seat.”

Angelicare is a treatment system that painlessly makes your spider veins disappear from the comfort of your own home. The system uses a 3-step approach to getting rid of those irritating veins. Angelicare comes with Ultra Nutricreme, the Angelicare Heat and Massage Skin Stimulator, and a guide to supplements.

The cream has essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to keep your skin healthy, and protect it from abrasion. You apply the creme, then use the Heat and Massage Skin Stimulator on the desired area. The cream helps the heat to penetrate deeply, stimulate blood flow, and bring nutrients to the targeted area.

Check price and availability at UnSeenOnTV.

“The informational and inspirational pamphlet, “The Proper Way to Heal Thyself” is also included and is an informative guide to nourishing the skin. This information complements the Angelicare process and offers hints towards achieving health and total well being.”

If you’ve just got to play the drums but don’t have enough room in your home for a full set, then get Drum Frenzy, it’s just like a full set of drums, but it’s a fraction of the size.

You can adjust each of the 4 different drums to 8 different tones, including cymbals. The set gives off more than 30 different sounds. If it’s been concern from the people you live with that’s prevented you getting a set of drums, then let them know that this set comes not only with a volume control, but a headphone jack too.

Check price and availability at As Seen On TV.

“* 30 preset rhythms.
* 10 demo songs to play along wit hand help the musician perfect his/her sense of rhythm.
* 20 preset drum combinations of easy reference.
* Volume keys allow you to practice in privacy.
* Tempo key allows you to adjust play speed.
* Headphone jack.”