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How Stylish can a Shelf be? Very!

spiral-shelf.jpgIf you see the New Year as the perfect time to clear out the clutter and have a bit of a revamp of your home, then you may be interested in this funky shelving. I love the Spiral wall-mounted shelf from Dwell, as to me it makes a statement without being too in your face. I think it would look great in a number of different styles of homes and whether you choose to have it in the bedroom or downstairs to show it off to anyone who visits, it’s also got the benefit of being highly functional. It will hold up to 100 CDS, allowing you to easily view your collection and select the CD you want or, you could keep your books on it or if that’s all a bit too dull for you, then pop whatever you want to show off on this fab shelving unit. With a classic design of wood and metal, it would look great on a plain wall and make a real statement. So if you can’t afford to splash out on modern art to brighten up your home, for under £60, you can still make a stylish statement that is bound to attract attention and compliments from your friends. Who knew shelving could be so exciting!

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Now that’s what I call Flash!

Anyone in the market for a new Flash Drive should take a look at these bargains. After all, January is a time for snapping up as many bargains as you can!

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Have you got the Power?

powerbank.jpgThese days we have so many gadgets that we really do take them for granted - until they run out of power that is! If our mobile phone, PDA, iPod or PSPs, runs out of power when we‘re out and about we‘re suddenly savage and cursing modern technology (well, you are if you‘re anything like me!)

PowerBank is the perfect solution to keeping all your favourite gadgets fully charged throughout a journey. Basically a beefed up battery, PowerBank is ready for action whenever any of your many devices need an emergency charge - you know the kind of situation I’m talking about - you’re stuck in the car and your child’s iPod has just died causing all sorts of unnecessary stress! PowerBank provides a lifeline, PowerBank in such a gadget emergency!

Fully charged, PowerBank delivers enough power to recharge a device anywhere between two and four times; every gadget is different. And weighing just 65g, it‘s compact enough to carry around on your travels. Simply charge PowerBank via the mains or via USB before your journey, and then take it with you for a reserve power supply. PowerBank comes fully equipped with all the relevant adapters for your gadgets, so you can leave their various chargers and docking stations at home. Red LED indicators let you know PowerBank’s charging status, and it even comes with a built-in LED torch to shine some light on the situation. So now you’ll always have the power!

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Stop Swearing and Save!

If the January Blues and a lack of cash are causing you to curse, then you should really check out this great money box. Not only will you keep your language in check, but you’ll be saving money which you can then use to treat yourself in the last of the sales!

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Get Fighting Fit in 2008 with a Power Tower

power-tower.jpgIf you’re keen to get 2008 off to the best start and increase your general fitness, then using a punch bag could be a fun way to give yourself a fighting chance at fitness. You can improve your boxing fitness and have a punch up without causing injury to anyone or getting yourself arrested! The Everlast Power Tower is an awesome inflatable boxer which provides the perfect way to release all your tension and burn off those calories. Lots of Boxing equipment is designed to increase strength and endurance and this inflatable punch bag certainly hits the mark! It’s a knock-out for improving coordination and flexibility. The inflatable punching pillar rocks back and forth with every punch, providing the knock- down/instant-up motion that builds endurance and sharpens your reflexes. The Everlast Inflatable Power Tower is also ideal for kick-boxing workouts too (without shoes), so why not take up an enjoyable new hobby that will also keep you fit and healthy?

Punch bag training with the Power Tower is serious exercise, but a whole lot of fun for the whole family. This punch bag is perfect for boxers of all sizes, so the kids can use it to vent their frustration, rather than using each other! When you start training with the Everlast Power Tower, you’ll gradually improve your coordination and overall fitness, so put this boxing punch bag through its paces and you’ll soon be feeling fighting fit and ready to go 12 rounds with Mike Tyson (ok, that might be a bit ambitious, but hey, you’ve got to start somewhere!) Not only will you be keeping fit, but who knows, it could lead to a whole new career!

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Step up to the New Year

mini-stepper.jpgIf like me you’ve overdone it at Christmas, but the post-present budget isn’t enough to pay for a gym membership, that doesn’t mean you’ve got the excuse to slob around doing no exercise. Stair steppers mean there’s no need to travel across town to the gym when you want to tone up. You can add a twist to your home fitness regime with this compact and portable Mini Twist Stepper from Everlast. Exercising with a Mini Stepper is the perfect way to strengthen your legs. The lateral movement of this adjustable exercise stepper helps to trim and tone inner and outer thighs leaving you looking and feeling great. This lateral thigh stepper uses a clever computerised, automatic scan LCD monitor to time your workout, count the number of calories burned and display the number of steps and strides you take per minute. With adjustable resistance levels and an automatic scanning LCD display, you can control the level of your exercise workout with this fantastic aerobic stepper, stepping things up as your fitness increases.

Stepping with the Mini Twist Stepper simulates stair climbing, but instead of actual steps it uses alternating platforms for an aerobic activity that gives you a low-impact, high-intensity exercise workout. Stepping uses muscles in your lower body you may not even know exist! Exercising with the Mini Twist Platform Exercise Stepper will help improve cardiovascular performance as you burn fat and strengthen and sculpt your lower body. So, if you’re feeling sluggish and you can’t tear yourself away from the latest TV reality show, but you don’t want to become a couch potato, you can workout in the privacy of your front room with this portable exercise stepper. It can be stored conveniently under your bed, so if you suddenly fancy some step exercise in the middle of the night, you’re ready to go! So, whatever it is that’s preventing you from getting to the gym doesn’t have to stop you having firm, toned thighs!

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Salt and Pepper with serious Flex Appeal!

salt-and-pepper.jpgDid you get everything you wanted for Christmas? I bet I can think of something that might not have found it’s way into your stocking! The Fle-sexi Shakers may look like something you’d find in the jungle, but these 2 flexible tubes are designed to add some flavour to your meals - one is for the salt, the other is for the pepper.

So, if you’re about to host a dinner party, but you’re worried that your guests might not be instantly at ease with each other then you could always break the ice by sculpting a work of art out of the salt and paper shakers!

Shake things up at the dinner table with these fun and funky Salt and Pepper Shakers. They’re sure to get the guests talking at any gathering, as they give a ‘sexi’ new meaning to ‘Can you pass the salt?’

You can twist these fun Salt and Pepper Shaker tubes into any shape you like - they allow for a whole variety of flexible variations, so are sure to add a touch of spice to mealtimes! Just twist the end cap and sprinkle and when the salt and pepper run out they‘re really easy to refill. Who ever thought condiments could be so entertaining!

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Give your Eyes a Break

eyezone.jpgAre you shattered after all those Christmas preparations? Have you been burning the candle at both ends with several Christmas parties? Maybe the strain is beginning to show after a busy time at work?

If your eyes are starting to show the strain forget the old cucumber slices on the eyes trick and revive her tired eyes with the 3-in-1 Electronic Eye Massager.

Eyestrain from spending too much time looking at your computer screen, reading or driving, is caused by a build-up of stress and tension in the nerves around the eye. The vibrating foam pads of the Electronic Eye Massager work on the pressure points at the temples, across the cheekbones and the bridge of the nose to improve blood circulation, release tension and relax the muscles for a drug-free headache cure. Using new acupressure technology; sore eyes, migraines and sinus problems are massaged away in minutes!

Massage tones the skin to effectively reduce fine lines and wrinkles. By activating a micro-circulatory blood current, the eye’s muscular fibres are encouraged to work more efficiently increasing resistance to infection. Developed from Chinese acupuncture and magnetics principles, this battery powered eye massager will revive tired eyes, stimulate circulation and tone muscle tissue.
The Electronic Eye Massager uses special massage to improve the tone of your skin, remove toxins from the cells that cause eye bags and dark circles and activate and regulate the muscle fibres which support the skin. You might look like a Storm Trooper from Star Wars while you’re wearing it, but your eyes will look brighter and feel less tired and strained.

It even claims to relieve nasal congestion and discomfort caused by colds and hay fever - which we all seem to suffer from at this time of year. So if Christmas preparations are taking their toll on your eyes, take a look at this mask!

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Arcade Fire!

What a fantastic stocking filler for anyone with warm nostalgic feelings for those days of spending all their pocket money down at the arcades. Perfect for all big kids this Christmas, the Space Invaders Keyring will really take you back!

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How do I dispose of this pesky Tree!

christmas-tree.jpgAs I watched the last of the current series of Dragon’s Den last night, my husband was putting up our Christmas tree. Some of you will think it’s a little late, some of you may even think it’s slightly too early, but the weekend conspired against us so we only got round to it last night. Anyway, as he was putting it in the stand and adding the lights a man came into the Den to pitch his ‘Tidy Tree Sack’. How topical I thought and watched in interest.

Basically, the concept is that this huge red sack sits beneath your tree in a somewhat decorative capacity and collects all the needles that fall off (more or less dependant on your choice of tree). Then, when Christmas is over and you’re taking the decorations down, the disposal of your tree is quick, easy and convenient. The Tidy Tree Sack pulls up over the tree and gathers at the top so that you can get it out of the house without the needles flying everywhere.

The Dragons reactions ranged from nonplussed to verging on outrage! Peter Jones said this Santa Sack for Christmas trees was ‘almost laughable’ and was really not happy about the fact that the bag would cost you almost as much as your tree. Deborah said it was a good idea, but you could run up your own with a big sheet and a sewing machine and Theo said quite simply; ‘You’ve wasted part of your life!’

I’m sure you can guess the outcome here! The poor man failed to secure any investment, but do you know, I think he’s on to something. It won’t be long until we’re all struggling to get rid of our trees and cursing as all the needles leave a carpet of green in our wake. I’m thinking in particular of one year when our tree shred so much we had to get it out through the window and we were still finding needles stuck in the floorboards the following August! So, I think the Dragons could’ve shown a little more festive cheer. Ok, the idea could be improved slightly, but if you struggle with your Christmas tree disposal each year, this could be £15 well spent!

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