Cool Products and Clever Problem Solvers

I love solving problems and the more innovative the solution the better. Whether it is something to help a difficult medical condition, a way to help with the issues associated with aging, or a way to extend or enhance the use of electronics (along with many other things), I am on the trail.

So what will science, technology, and creativity be bringing out next? I'll be on the lookout for the new, the innovative, and the cutting-edge. If you are looking for smart products that solve everyday problems, stay tuned to this blog and I'll keep you updated.

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The Boil Buoy Lets You Know When The Heat Is On

by Laurie Kay Olson

For busy people it is easy to get distracted while having something on the stove. To make sure you know when your water is boiling Quirky.com is bringing out the Boil Buoy. This dandy little gadget rings when your pot is boiling so that you won't miss your tea or burn your soup.

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Going Green: Bamboo Calculator

by Laurie Kay Olson

Electronics are environmentally unfriendly. They usually are made up of non-renewable resources that will take thousands of years to degrade. There is one small way that you can take a step toward sustainability -- go bamboo. One of the latest twists is that outer components made of plastic and metal are now being crafted out of bamboo.

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Stone Age Swiss Army Knife Design Revealed

by Laurie Kay Olson

You just know that Fred Flinstone and Barney Rubble each carried one of these in their pockets just for those prehistoric caveman emergencies. This Stone Age Swiss Army Knife comes with all of the tools a hairy Neanderthal just might need in a long day of hunting, foraging, and what-have-you. It is a must-have for that prehistoric man on the go.

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Dinosaur Fossils Transformed Into A Tasty Treat

by Laurie Kay Olson

If there are two things that pretty much everyone loves on some level they are cookies and dinosaurs. This is especially true of kids. WIth Dig-Ins you can bring these two things together and make dinosaur cookies. You can also make your choice between decorating them to be living dinosaurs or just a bunch of old fossils.

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These Thumb Tacks Are All Thumbs!

by Laurie Kay Olson

Sometimes there is nothing more fun that taking things literally. It is the stuff from which puns are made. These divine little thumb tacks are very "punny" all by themselves. They aren't the standard little round dots of your grandparent's time. Nor are they the plastic push pins that make you think that you will one day need thumb surgery. They are actually "thumbs."

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Are You Hungry Enough To Eat A Horse? Measure Accordingly!

by Laurie Kay Olson

Calling all pasta-holics! As you know it can be tough making sure that you make just the right amonut of pasta to go with your favorite sauce. Every kitchen can also use a bit of whimsy and this cute tool for measuring out your spaghetti, angel hair, or linguini will really get that done.

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Give It A Rest: Bamboo Kitchen Utensils

by Laurie Kay Olson

People who live in small apartments and mobile homes don't always have a lot of room for little extras -- sometimes not even a spoon rest. Even when you do have room for a spoon rest, they can get pretty messy. The answer can be found in these great Give It A Rest utensils. Each one comes with a built in spoon rest.

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Let The Soundwagon Drive Your Music

by Laurie Kay Olson

Back in the day our tunes only came on vinyl and there are those afficionados who say that vinyl is the only true and pure way to listen to music. If you can still find vinyl albums this is great. What can be even harder to find is something to play them on. Well, how about something to play on them? The Soundwagon will drive your music right to your ears.

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Straighten Yourself Out With Spine-Worx

by Laurie Kay Olson

No matter what you do for a living, life can be a real pain in the back. Pain killers and muscle relaxants can only help so much. Chances are what you really need is to have your vertebrae returned to proper alignment. Regular chiropractic care can be costly. Take control of your own back health with Spine-Worx,

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Drinking Fudge: Not Your Average Hot Chocolate

by Laurie Kay Olson

If you are a chocoholic and you love those decadent moments of relaxation with a mug of hot cocoa it may be time to take the experience up a notch -- or ten. Drinking Fudge is a whole different experience in liquid chocolate. Not only is it thicker and richer than your usual cup of Swiss Miss, it has an entire line of different flavors to entice the palates of even the most die-hard chocolate lovers.

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