With spring comes the time to take care of the outdoor spaces that we have ignored all winter. For those who love to garden it is a time they have looked forward to with gusto. For those who aren't so inclined they would rather do just about anything else. Now the non-gardeners have a new, unusual, and wild option -- with Flower Grenades.

Are you still looking for that perfect way to relax after work? Oscar-winner and occasional performance artist Tilda Swinton has a unique way to unwind after a long day - just lay down for a nap. In a glass box. In the MoMA.

With summer right around the corner, thoughts start turning toward plans to get out into the world -- to travel, to commune with nature, to leave the working-world behind -- even if it is only as far as the backyard. Now you can camp in retro style with this tent designed to look like a VW camper van from the 1960s. The real vans are hard to come by these days, so this may be your best bet.

Unless you've been living under a rock, sworn off using social networks or have been on an extended vacation, you've probably been stumbling over the marriage equality symbol that's cyberventilating its way across Facebook and Twitter. The pink equal sign on red background, with all it's various permutations is now considered the de facto logo of supporters of gay marriage. And as such, according to Chris Gayomali at theweek.com, "it ticks all the requisite checkboxes. . . it's simple, instantly recognizable, and well, everywhere."

Customizable fashion has always been appealing to those that like to deviate from the norm with their clothing choices. For decades, teenagers have approached fashion customization by cutting their clothing, so there are stratigically placed tears that have a grunge fashion appeal. Others have used silk screening for grapnics, or even parmanent markers so their clothing boasts their favorite quotes. Using these methods to customize t-shirts may be tried and true, but the whole process leaves a greater margin for error, and you know what? Fashion customization should really just be a whole lot more fun than that! This is where Glow Threads comes in, as they offer the customization that most of us know and love, but it's done in a whiole new way.

The Ouya may not have been the most funded project at $8.5 million, but it certainly was the most over-hyped. Now however, the small console that aims to compete with the likes of Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo has started shipping.

For many people bacon is the food of the gods. Our culture is becoming obsessed with the stuff. You can buy a bacon wallet, bacon hair accessories, and ties. You can purchase Baconaise for your sandwiches. Denny's is having a "Baconalia" celebration that brings you bacon galore, even a brownie sundae with bacon. You can join the Bacon of the Month Club. Now you can add that bacon taste to everything with Bacon Salt.

Dog lovers can go a little bit crazy when it comes to their canine family members. That is not necessarily a bad thing when it comes to making sure that they get the best care. Now you can make your own dog treats quickly and easily right at home with Bake-a-Bone. It is a small appliance kind of like a waffle iron, but for making dog biscuits.

While conspiracy theories abound in all fields, the digital age has added a new playground for the nefarious to up their game. The next time you make a Skype call, you might want to be aware how third-parties could possibly hi-jack your transmission and encrypt a secret message with callers none the wiser.

Outdoor lighting is a great addition to your home to help create an outdoor living space or to add an extra element of security. Not everyone has the capability to engage in a big handyman project and not everyone has the ground available right where they want the light to put in a string of those solar lights. To put the light right where you want it and save space at the same time you can get these great pots that use LED lights and batteries and/or AC power to light up the world.

In recent years, social networks have become an integral part of almost everyone’s personal lives. Why? Because they make communication easier and allow us to create new connections with people from all over the world. The same now holds true in business. Social media should be a key component when developing your online marketing strategy since it can be developed to capture the attention of specific users. Thus, your business’s target audience can be reached more easily AND more effectively.

Easter is just around the corner, and with it comes the annual task of decorating Easter eggs. This year, leave your pastel paints and your boiled-on plastic sleeves behind. Try your hand at some of these designs which are sure to amaze your children and exhaust your patience... 

Lomographic Society International has reached a 500k Facebook Like milestone, and to celebrate this it will be giving away voucher codes in the next five days starting today. If you're looking for a film camera now is the time to jump on the Lomographic bandwagon. 

Everyone knows that we're all supposed to be drinking more water, but sometimes all that water can get a bit boring. Those flavored waters can be expensive and loaded with sugar and additives. It's time to get smart about drinking water and the Aqua Zinger by Zing Anything is just the thing to help you do just that. This gadget allows you to infuse the water of your choice with the fresh fruit (or veggies, or herbs) of your choice. You'll create the healthy, light, refreshing beverage that is just right for you.

Although the 2013 International Home + Housewares Show has come and gone, the convention’s 2,000+ exibitors from 35 nations left us with a massive hoard of innovative goodies. While there’s no way that I’d be able to share everything that was presented in Chicago’s ultimate new product party, but here are a few especially cool things that caught my eye at this year’s event:

Criminal minds are being studied in New Mexico to find out whether brain scans can indicate when a felon will reoffend. So far, the scientists have positive results, but nothing concrete to offer.

A potty chair available anywhere? Yes please! This product makes bathroom breaks convenient wherever you're at. If you weigh under 70 pounds, that is.

Have you ever wondered how long you've been playing League of Legends? What about how many influence points you've accrued? Sadly, Riot doesn't really seem all that keen on providing access to this information (since, cool as it is, it doesn't really help you manage your account better). Thankfully, there's a utility that does - it's called LoL Quickfind.

Printing in 3D is not just for large companies with experienced CAD personnel any more. Now you can have a small 3D printer in your home or studio with the Cube by Cubify. While the unit is still fairly pricey, it may be just the thing for your home business or to encourage that future draftsman who is still living in your basement.