We’re paralyzed with indecision. How can we possibly select which jam this Swann Wireless MP3 Doorbell System will blast whenever we get a visitor? It’s like having a ringtone for the whole darned house. But do we go Pachelbel-classy or Taio-Cruz-funky? What about greeting our nerd buddies with a snippet of Mr. Roboto? Luckily for us, this handy device stores up to twenty-five songs, making it a breeze for us to swap them. Available at bestbuy.com for only $50
When you stamp your passport to enter a new country, anything could happen. You could have a great time, learn a lot, and see the sights, or you could drink the water and spend the rest of your vacation in your hotel bathroom cursing all the gods you can name.
Don’t do that. Get an NDūR Advanced Portable Filtration Water Bottle and drink just about any water safely. Yes, you can fill your water bottle from that stream you found while hiking. You can fill it up at the sketchy water fountain that looks a bit rusty. You can even drink Mexican tap water without fear of Montezuma’s Revenge.
Available at ThinkGeek from $29.99 – $39.99
On rainy days you need pick-me-ups more than ever. These Fashion Sheer Lace-up Rain Boots add fun, color, and, above all, fashion to your stormy weather ensembles. You’ll be praying for rain on even the sunniest days! Available at oasap.com for only $62
Is it a puzzle? An action figure? A new best friend? Don’t be so black-and-white - Cubebot is all of those things! This toy, inspired by traditional kumiki puzzles, is just a wooden block until you figure out how to unlock it – then the real fun begins! Available at ThinkGeek for only $20
We admit we spent much of March refreshing Saturday.com in hopes that we’d be the first to shop Kate Spade’s new, slightly more budget-friendly line. Now that the site is open (and we’ve picked out everything we wanted), we direct you towards The Skinny Jean in Splatter Paint . Sure, jeans aren’t where our minds immediately go when we think Kate Spade, but these fun pants feature a quirky pattern that’s totally in line with her aesthetic, but a little more relaxed – just like Saturday should be! Available at saturday.com for only $120
When you’re short on acreage for a garden, grow one on your walls, deck rail, or fence. Each Wallter Outdoor Wall Planter has enough space for herbs, edible greens, annuals, or other small to medium-sized greenery. Attaching a few colored pots filled with flora adds dimension and color to your otherwise drab vertical spaces. (Hanging a few potted prickly cacti around your perimeter may discourage intruders, too!) Available at 2modern for only $72
Rich midnight blue hues and a modern art vibe set this Nancybird Dana Bag apart from your average carryall. Soft dove grey leather pieces provide a perfect accent, and the illustrated inset has a lovely watercolor feel. Available at nancybird.com for only $395
The warmer weather means lots of parties in our future. We especially love going to carnival-themed parties for little kids, because they usually mean lots of junk food and fun! That being said, we can have our own party with the Waring Popcorn Machine & Trolley. Available at horchow.com for only ($199).
The DIY T-Shirt Kit from DIY Print Shop ain’t no puffy-paint-and-fabric-marker affair. The kit contains everything you need to create quality tees…nay, works of art! Use the press, water-based ink, screen, halogen exposure light, and all those other tools to create a set of awesome bachelorette tees or help you achieve your Etsy shop dreams. The included DVD will have you silk-screening like a pro in no time! Available at diyprintshop.com for only $250
