Want to capture that beautiful red cardinal on the bird feeder but, simply are not home during the day.  The Brinno Bird Watch Cam motion activated 1.3 megapixel outdoor camera will capture moments missed outside.  The Bird Cam wakes up when it senses heat and motion.  Once awoken, for 10 seconds it will take up to 15 shots that capture the subjects and the time it occurred.  It then goes back to sleep to wait for its next subject.  The Bird Cam also has light sensors to stay asleep during the night (no flash).  With the included 2GB SD card, it can hold tons of shots so, you don’t have to download everyday.

Setup is simply as well…  The included mounting equipment makes it easy to mount to trees, walls or whatever. Once mounted, the laser fun begins.  To aim the camera at the target area, the cam includes a laser guided aiming system.  Simply push the button on the top of the camera and the laser shows exactly where the pictures will be taken.  Once target is acquired, set your zoom level and check back in a few days.

Highlights:

Send the kids on a treasure hunt with the Metal Detector For Kids.  Out back or on the beach, this metal detector should keep the kids busy for hours.  My dad had a high end metal detector when I was a kid and I would tag along and dig when he told me to dig.  If only I had my own to be as cool as my Dad.  Well, now your kids can join in on the riches.  It even includes a sifter shovel and pirate doubloons to practice.  Now get them kids hunting! Argh!

Features:

• Distinguishes between ferrous and non-ferrous metals
• LED light indicators help determine the different types of metal treasure found
• Sensitivity settings help focus the signal
• Telescoping design fully adjusts to different heights
• Features a removable armrest for comfort
• Sounds alert you to treasure’s location
• Earbud headphones let you search in privacy

$50
Discovery Metal Detector

The Underwater Pogo Stick is the underwater toy / aquatic fit device of the summer.  If you have a solid surface in ground pool, then you are clear to bounce away for as long as you can.  Shallow end for splashing around or the deep end for fun underwater tricks.  The bottom uses a firm ball that’s attached to the bottom and filled with water.  Weighted enough to take you to the bottom, you call bounce off the bottom or the side walls.  And just like its above ground sister, it provides one of the best fitness activities there is.

Features:

• Rigid ball filled with water fits into the non-slip footrest
• Stick made from heavy-duty ABS plastic with two rubber handlebars for a firm grip
• For use with in-ground pools with solid surfaces

The Only Underwater Pogo Stick.

Who knew a beach ball could also be educational.  Thanks to NASA mapping, the Glow In The Dark Earth Beach Ball is fun for all ages, day and night.  Using the sun or other light sources, it charges up the population around the world.  So, by day you see the globes land and water masses.  By night, you get to see the world’s light pollution.  At least the kids won’t think the world is flat…

Highlights:

• After charging under a light source or in the sun, photo-luminescent inks glow in the dark according to population
• The more populated the area, the more dense and bright the glow of the lighted globe, just as the earth is seen from space
• Globe replica includes a 20-page handbook full of games, activities, and resources

Frontgate – Glow-in-the-dark Earth Beach Ball

For $87, you can save all that underwater action forever. The Vivitar Vivicam 8400 is a 8.1 megapixel underwater digital camera that will capture these moments in great detail.  In up to depths of 30 feet, get the great swim moments in the pool or while snorkeling or SCUBA diving.  The camera includes a 2.4″ preview screen, has a 8x digital zoom, a built-in microphone, 64M Nandflash built-in memory, a self-timer and an auto-flash. They also provide photo editing software (that is sure never to be used), cables, wrist strap and camera pouch.   Bottom line, you get a lot of features for a sub 100 camera, that can also be used above ground… who knew?

• 8.1 MP resolution with choice of 5 digital camera resolutions settings- 8M,5M, 3M, 2M and 0.3M
• 2.4 inch TFT LCD screen
• Movie mode. Digital Video resolutions (without sound) 640×480 (VGA), 320×240( QVGA).
• 64MB Internal Flash memory, and supports SD Card memory compatible up to 8GB.
• 8x Digital Zoom

Vivitar ViviCam 8400 8.1 MP 2.4-Inch TFT LCD Screen Underwater Digital Camera

Who says you can’t have all the comforts of home while camping?  Everything but the kitchen sink, right?  Well, that comes too…  With the Coleman Hot Water-On-Demand Portable Water Heater you can produce hot water no matter where you are.  Fill the included 5 gallon jug with water, dial in the temp required and in about 5 seconds, you’ll have hot water!  The pump is powered by a rechargeable battery, while the heat is produced using a 16 ounce propane cylinder.  One full tank will get you upwards of 40 gallons of hot water.  I guess camping just keeps getting easier…

Features:

• Heats cold water to over 100o F in less than five seconds
• Full size faucet fold into handle
• Heat up to 40 gallons of water with one compact Coleman® 16.4 oz propane cylinder (Propane sold separately)
• For even more hot water, adapt to a bulk propane tank (adapters and tank sold separately)
• Rechargeable 6 volt battery pumps the water
• Battery can be recharged in the car of off of a household outlet
• Recharge cords store inside the heater
• Simple to maintain: clean the heater with a simple household solution
• Portable, propane hot water system for outdoor use only
• Great for emergency preparedness
• 3 year warranty

Coleman Hot Water-On-Demand Portable Water Heater

The name says it all – Waterwalkerz let you walk on water! Well, sort of.

More like hobble aimlessly around and try to stay upright. But it looks like tons of fun! And great exercise for the whole family because once you’re in, the ball is in constant rotation. The company claims a short 5 minute ride is enough to tire out even the most energetic people.

Waterwalkerz via Bydand Leisure

Happy Fourth of July Everyone!  Here is a great kids (and adult) gadget for the summer time corn on the cob fun.  It’s called Butter Boy or Butter Girl.  It’s a fun and easy way to butter your corn.  Just insert a half stick of butter into the unit, open the top and apply.  It’s shape makes it easy to butter your corn quickly and mess free! Also available are matching Butter Baby corn holders.  Make eating corn on the cob fun this year!

Butter Boy

Butter Girl

HIC Talisman Designs Butter Baby Corn Picks