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Fairy Jars: An Environment-Friendly Way to Liven Up Your Garden

Fairy tales have always appealed to children. And whether we admit it or not, fairies appeal even to us adults. And now, if you want to have fairies in your garden, that’s already easy with fairy jars!

These fairy jars are simple jars that you can place anywhere in your garden – hang on a tree or just lay in the middle of your grassy lawn – to get fairy-like illumination at night. By fairy-like illumination, we mean glowing and blinking lights inside the jar. Inside are six LED lights that phase and blink alternately to give the impression that the fairies are moving within the jar. And the good thing about this is that it’s solar-powered. The cap of the jar has a solar panel that absorbs solar energy when exposed to the sun – just hang it in your garden for sun-soaking within the day and enjoy fairy lights at night. However, in case it’s rainy and the sun’s not up to provide solar power, you have the option to use an AA battery. The jar is hang-ready with its hook. It’s also easy to operate as you just have to shake it up in order to turn the lights on.

Choose from three different colors for your preferred fairy jar – white, yellow, and pink. Or better yet, hang three jars with different colors. Whether as a mood setter or as a lovely décor in case you’re having a garden party at night, or simply as an addition to make your home look warmer, trust these Fairy Jars to help you.

Talking Telescope for Kids

The Talking Bug Identifier has been featured a few days back here in Geekie. Now, another talking gadget is being featured from the same company. This gadget teaches kids astronomy while having fun along the way.

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The talking telescope give kids a view of what is out there. Of course they know the sun, moon and the stars but they sure don’t know what other heavenly bodies are present like asteroids, comets, and even space shuttles! This learning gadget shows images via slides that insert in the telescope like the View-Master that we had as a kid. There are a total of 20 full color vivid slides that show the wonders of the sky both natural and man-made. These shots were taken by NASA, the leading resource for outer space information so quality and accuracy of images can be assured. This telescope has quiz modes to challenge kids on what the solar system is and the like. Furthermore, this gadget can give 200 fun facts about the solar system making each playing experience always new. Seven Spark Cards are also included in each purchase that illustrates the scientific method of discovering the solar system.

Reviews on the product by real parents were outstanding. Parents have reported that their kids love using the talking telescope and has learned a lot about planets and stars. They also believe that kids of all ages would love using this gadget and even parents themselves have fun with it.

Get the Talking Telescope and let the kids learn what planets, stars, comets, moon, and others is all about.

Waterbuoy – You Gadget’s Lifesaver

waterbuoyIt can be nice to sail in a catamaran enjoying the cool wind breeze while basking in the sun to get that perfect sun kissed look. Of course you should wear as little as you can so that you don’t get nasty tan lines that is more prominent that the division of North and South Korea leaving you without pockets. So there, you entrust all of your cellphone, digital camera, keys etc on a water proof bag that you bought just for this event. But when sudden turn of events strike and that water proof bag falls into the sea, your doomed. Yeah it is water proof but for sure it already sank or can’t be seen in vast body of water.

The Waterbuoy acts like a little Baywatch team for your gadgets. Like a real buoy, it floats in water with a bright orange balloon making it easy to spot. However, this thing works just like a keychain making it easy to attach anything that should be protected in case it falls on to the sea. Just connect it on to the carabiner clip of your waterproof gadget bag and it is set to be safe. Waterbuoy works when it falls under water, then reacting to it thereby releasing a balloon capable to floating with a 1kg load. In case of night period, the built-in LED device can work for up to 24 hours and is visible from over 800 feet!

This gadget is definitely perfect for sailors, windsurfers and boating buffs. Get yours at Firebox.com.

Protect Yourself From the Sun with UV Monkey

c0c4_uv_monkeyMonkeys according to scientists are where mankind descended from. Thus explain why tests for exploratory research such as space flight and such are done on monkeys too. For us here on the land, we can have our personal monkey to test out the sun for us.

Though not a real monkey, this gadget would try out how much dangerous the sun’s rays are. From best for some sun exposure to best for just letting your solar powered devices bask out in the sun. This UV Monkey works out by well, letting it out in the sun. Its photosensitive center will gauge how much UV radiation is present. The darker the center is, the higher the UV concentration. The surrounding blocks of the UV Monkey are the indicators to easily compare on what level the radiation is from 1-11.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), here is the UV Index Scale:

*A UV Index reading of 2 or less means low danger from the sun’s UV rays for the average person.

*A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 means moderate risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.

*A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 means high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Apply a sunscreen with a SPF of at least 15. Wear a wide-brim hat and sunglasses to protect your eyes.

*A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 means very high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Minimize sun exposure during midday hours, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Protect yourself by liberally applying a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15. Wear protective clothing and sunglasses to protect the eyes.

*A UV Index reading of 11 or higher means extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Try to avoid sun exposure during midday hours, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Apply sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 liberally every 2 hours.

So be sure to know when it is safe to be out in the sun with UV Monkey.