Archive for May, 2009

My son's birthday is coming up. He really enjoys both skateboarding and rollerblading. I was looking for a toy that would combine his interests but would be the next generation in wheel fun. Freeline Skates™ are really pushing the definition of skates. Developed in San Francisco by inventor Ryan Farrelly, they ...

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In terms of gift ideas, this one really stinks (boys, don't surprise your special ladies with this). But if you're planning a few keggers this summer, this custom-printed toilet paper is sure to garner some laughs. Available through Carlberg Design, your toilet paper can now capture everything from funny quotes to your company's logo (probably not ...

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Call me crazy, but if your baby has a fever, wouldn't they be crying out in pain, rendering this pacifier-thermometer combo a bit ineffective? I mean, how are you going to keep it in their mouth? But I suppose if you just have an inkling that they're getting sick or things are getting progressively worse, this ...

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Looking to by something for a husband or father who is into high tech toys? The Phenom SpecialOPS watch just the gift he will enjoy. This multifunctional device is a fully functional GSM cell phone (with touch screen and external key pad), a MP3 & MP4, built in microphone and speakers, digital ...

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Are you looking for a great small car that will save you on the fuel expenses but yet small enough to squeeze into those small parking spaces in the city? Well Mécanique Avion TRAction or Matra has created a variety Electric assisted and propulsion vehicles that may meet your needs. The GEM e2 is ...

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ReviewGrid of Gadgets up to 05-10-2009

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This is one travel companion so cute and fun I wish they made one for adults (ok maybe that would be silly - but still fun, no?). The Trunki is ride-on luggage for kids. This pint-size suitcase is a great way to keep them amused at the airport while still having easy access to their ...

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If you're like me and think "eew" every time grab hold of a shopping cart, you might want to look at the Boppy for your little bundle. The Boppy is a shopping cart liner that acts like a 360 degree layer of protection between your child and the everyday germs that collect on a ...

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Nottage's G-1 pool table is the first-ever billiard table with a transparent top. The table functions just like traditional tables because of its clear & patented "Vitrik" surface, a thin film applied to the glass that provides resistance to rolling balls, similar to what you'd find with the felt-lined models. Now, if I were an ...

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Fido Float

One may first assume that all dogs can naturally swim, hence the doggy paddle...  but, some may not be able to because of injury or physical reasons.  And remember,  just because your animal is a dog, don't think it can swim on it's own forever!  Just like humans, they get tired and drown.  If your ...

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