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		<title>20 Gadgets That Innovate Ordinary Things</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:22:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you love gadgets? Well, if you are going to answer &#8220;No&#8221;, you probably just don&#8217;t know what I mean. Gadgets are little (and huge) devices that are meant to make our lives easier. They do not necessarily [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><img src="http://www.dirjournal.com/shopping-journal/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/awesome-gadgets.jpg" alt="Innovative Gadgets" hspace="10" width="180" height="154" align="left" />Do you love gadgets? Well, if you are going to answer &#8220;No&#8221;, you probably just don&#8217;t know what I mean.</p>
<p>Gadgets are little (and huge) devices that are meant to make our lives easier. They do not necessarily mean any technological innovations, sometimes these are ordinary things with enhanced functionality.</p>
<p>So today I am going to show you how daily-routine things may be optimized so that you could never imagine. You have dreamed about them without even knowing this is possible!</p>
<p>Love singing when taking shower? Then this Shower Mic Sponge is right for you! (Via <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.grandrivertoys.com/Pages/products/Shower_Mic_Sponge.htm" target="_blank">grandrivertoys.com</a>)</p>
<p><img src="http://www.dirjournal.com/shopping-journal/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/sponge.jpg" alt="mic sponge" width="450" height="327" /></p>
<p><span id="more-309"></span>Are you lazy? Then this device is right for you! Instead of having to lean down and put your mouth under the faucet just to rinse away the toothpaste. A clever internal tube takes the flowing water and redirects it as a small jet (via <a rel="nofollow" href="http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2009/03/water-fountain.html" target="_blank">wired.com</a>):</p>
<p><img src="http://www.dirjournal.com/shopping-journal/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/brushandrinse.jpg" alt="Brush &amp; Rinse" width="450" height="306" /></p>
<p>Let your dog peek outside with this awesome Pet Peek gadget (via <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.petpeek.info/" target="_blank">PetPeek</a>):</p>
<p><img src="http://www.dirjournal.com/shopping-journal/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/dog-peek.jpg" alt="pet peek" width="450" height="344" /></p>
<p>Another gadget for your yard: a ball-shaped glass bird feeder (via <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.wheredidyoubuythat.com/product_details.php?item_id=18" target="_blank">WhereDidYouBuyThat</a>):</p>
<p><img src="http://www.dirjournal.com/shopping-journal/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/bird-feeder.jpg" alt="Bird Feeder" width="342" height="383" /></p>
<p>Here&#8217;s another gadget for your yard birds: solar bird house &#8211; it has  has a solar panel that charges a small battery. At sunset a sensor  turns on the illuminated perch, creating a whimsical glow in your  garden and hopefully makes it easier for your birdies to get home (via <a href="http://www.australiasouvenir.com/">Australia gift</a> shop):</p>
<p><img src="http://www.dirjournal.com/shopping-journal/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/solarbirdhouse.jpg" alt="solar bird house" width="450" height="430" /></p>
<p><img src="http://www.dirjournal.com/shopping-journal/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/solarbirdhouse2.jpg" alt="solar bird house" width="450" height="589" /></p>
<p>A perfect example of an ordinary thing getting optimized: The Drinkin&#8217; Tray (via <a rel="nofollow" href="http://slightlywarped.com/crapfactory/inventions/coolinventions.htm" target="_blank">slightlywarped.com</a>)</p>
<p><img src="http://www.dirjournal.com/shopping-journal/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/tray.jpg" alt="The Drinkin' Tray" width="450" height="250" /></p>
<p><span id="ls_contents-0">Burnt toast could soon be a thing of the past  as this glass toaster lets you see your bread  as it browns (via <a rel="nofollow" href="http://picocool.com/design/transparent-toaster-concept/" target="_blank">PicoCool</a>):</span></p>
<p><img src="http://www.dirjournal.com/shopping-journal/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/toaster.jpg" alt="glass toaster" width="450" height="417" /></p>
<p>More cooking gadgets: this Lap Counter gives you the mobility to peel, chop, slice fruits and vegetables almost anywhere in the house (via <a rel="nofollow" href="http://kickstyle.me/2009/03/4-extremely-practical-kitchen-appliances-tomas-kral/" target="_blank">kickstyle.me</a>):</p>
<p><img src="http://www.dirjournal.com/shopping-journal/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/lap-counter1.jpg" alt="Lap Counter" width="450" height="284" /></p>
<p>The following gadget  allows for the safe transport and storage of                      individual bananas letting you enjoy perfect banana anytime,                    anywhere (via <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.wallbike.com/oddsnends/bananaguard.html" target="_blank">wallbike.com</a>):</p>
<p><img src="http://www.dirjournal.com/shopping-journal/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/banana-guard.jpg" alt="Banana guard" width="300" height="292" /></p>
<p>Who knew there are so many devices to store and transport bananas? Here is another one: (via <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.vat19.com/dvds/banana-bunker-protects-bananas.cfm" target="_blank">vat19.com</a>):</p>
<p><img src="http://www.dirjournal.com/shopping-journal/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/banana_bunker.jpg" alt="Banana Bunker" width="370" height="231" /></p>
<p>The weight <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ecal.ch/pictures/foundation_course/foundation_course.htm?ps=ps4&amp;active=1&amp;title=ecal%20%3a%20images%20%3a%20annee%20propedeutique&amp;galerie_id=126">watch</a> belt measures the waist every time you put it on &amp; lets you know if you put on any weight (via <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.crookedbrains.net/2008/05/interesting_23.html" target="_blank">crookedbrains.net</a>):</p>
<p><img src="http://www.dirjournal.com/shopping-journal/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/weight-watch-belt.jpg" alt="The weight watch belt" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p><span id="ls_contents-0">These cool <span id="ls_contents-0">electrical outlets</span> will stash electrical cords behind a Picket Fence to hide clutter (via <a rel="nofollow" href="http://picocool.com/design/transparent-toaster-concept/" target="_blank">PicoCool</a>):</span></p>
<p><img src="http://www.dirjournal.com/shopping-journal/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/outlets.jpg" alt="Electrical outlets" width="450" height="317" /></p>
<p>This cool stackable furniture set will save your place: it will be there only when you need it (via <a href="http://freakyfrugalite.com/amazing-gadgets/" target="_blank">freakyfrugalite.com</a>):</p>
<p><img src="http://www.dirjournal.com/shopping-journal/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/furniture.jpg" alt="Furniture" width="335" height="500" /></p>
<p>Have a habit to wake up late at night and don&#8217;t want to bother your family? Check out these amazing slippers (via <a rel="nofollow" href="http://freakyfrugalite.com/amazing-gadgets/" target="_blank">freakyfrugalite.com</a>):</p>
<p><img src="http://www.dirjournal.com/shopping-journal/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/slippers.jpg" alt="Slippers" width="366" height="500" /></p>
<p>Squishy Bowl: you can shove them in a pocket, backpack, laptop bag, belly button (if  it&#8217;s big enough), and more. They pop back into shape and are ready to  go (via <a href="http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/travelpower/a8ab/" target="_blank">ThinkGeek</a>).</p>
<p><img src="http://www.dirjournal.com/shopping-journal/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/squishy_bowl_set.jpg" alt="Squishy Bowl" width="450" height="396" /></p>
<p>Another example of an optimized : &#8216;spill-resistant&#8217; bowl that uses a gyroscope to prevent spills when you&#8217;re gyrating (via <a href="http://i.gizmodo.com/5167127/loopa-spill+resistant-bowl-uses-a-gyroscope-to-prevent-spills-when-youre-gyrating" target="_blank">gizmodo.com</a>):</p>
<p><img src="http://www.dirjournal.com/shopping-journal/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/spill-resistant-bowl.jpg" alt="'Spill-Resistant' Bowl" width="450" height="450" /></p>
<p><img src="http://www.dirjournal.com/shopping-journal/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/spill-resistant-bowl1.jpg" alt="Spill-resistent bowl" width="450" height="376" /></p>
<p>The clever Post-A-Note pen comes with a built-in cartridge filled with  small yellow Post-it inspired notes, so you’ll never have to worry  about being without paper again (via <a href="http://www.geekalerts.com/pen-with-built-in-notes/" target="_blank">Geek Alerts</a>).</p>
<p><img src="http://www.dirjournal.com/shopping-journal/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/note-pen.jpg" alt="Note + Pen" width="450" height="289" /></p>
<p>Sometimes you just can&#8217;t do without crutches, but why settle for regular crutches if you can have collapsible ones? (via <a rel="nofollow" href="http://craziestgadgets.com/2009/03/19/collapsible-crutches/" target="_blank">Craziest Gadgets</a>)</p>
<p><img src="http://www.dirjournal.com/shopping-journal/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/collapsiblecrutches-450x315.jpg" alt="Collapsible Crutches" width="450" height="315" /></p>
<p><img src="http://www.dirjournal.com/shopping-journal/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/collapsiblecrutches3-450x315.jpg" alt="Collapsible Crutches" width="450" height="315" /></p>
<p>Do you ever have to work in the badly-heated office or even outside? Are  cold hands slowing down your reaction time when you are playing a video  game? The USB Heating Gloves may be the answer to your prayers! (via <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&amp;ProdID=1706" target="_blank">perpetualkid.com</a>)</p>
<p><img src="http://www.dirjournal.com/shopping-journal/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/heated-gloves.jpg" alt="Heated Gloves" width="450" height="405" /></p>
<p><em>Post image by <a title="Link to Aitor Escauriaza's photostream" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rotia/">Aitor Escauriaza</a></em></p>
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