Nipple-adapter for ordinary PET bottles.

One could be inclined to agree with the statement that it is amazing that no-one has thought of this before. Even the inventor himself, Johnny Habeeb, was surprised there was no such product in the market already. It is after all embarrassingly simple. A special adaptor and a nipple makes almost every PET bottle into a baby bottle. Baby gets a drink and parents know the water is fresh. For sale in American 7-Eleven and Circle-K stores for USD 1:95. More on BabySport. Via Strange New Products.brbr

More affordable lighted bike pedal.

Regular readers may remember our post on the amazing lighted battery-free lighted bike pedal from Pedalite. The Pedalite pedal had no other drawbacks than being rather expensive. It was about USD 98:- at the time (now on sale for GBP 39:95 (about USD 78:-) a pair on Pedalite’s own web shop. The drop in price is perhaps due to the fact that there is a competitor on the market. A similar LED lighted battery free bike pedal is available from Bikemania and it is a little cheaper at USD 29:99 a piece which makes it USD 60:- for two. Via Book of Joe.brbr

Rubber horse shoe.

The rubber horse shoes were invented by Lone Pedersen in the small community of Öllöv in the Swedish province of Halland. Lone thought traditional iron horse shoes must be both uncomfortable and dangerous for horses, even though they have been used for hundreds of years. She started experimenting with horse shoes made from old tractor tyres, and in 1993 she got a patent for steel horse shoes with a rubber coating. The Halmstad Rubber Factory bought her invention, developed the shoes further, and are now selling them under the brand Alive Original. The rubber coated shoe is claimed to improve the horses traction, and be very useful in cities and on paved roads. The Thai Army, the Prague Mounted Police and the Russian President are said to be among the customers. Available from, among other places, Lycke Equestrian Center for SEK 59:- (approx. USD 8:79 a piece.brbr

Emergency battery for your mobile.

We have previously posted on the Charge2Go, a device that can suck the power out of an ordinary AA battery to inject it into your starving cellphone. We’ve also posted on the hand cranked chargers from Dino and the one from Freeplay. Not to mention the Cellboost, that looks like a small extra battery. Now here’s another take on the emergency power issue. The Reload bag of cellphone juice for emergencies when your phone is dying and you have an important call to make. It comes with adapters for a bunch of models from Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericson, LG, and Siemens. Available from Infoferenda for SEK 49:- (approx USD 7:-) and from Elkparts (with a SAAB logo) for GBP 9:99 (approx. USD 20:-) or USD 17:25. That is one expensive SAAB logo…brbr

Time to think of presents?

Lately we have not updated Smart Stuff as often as we used to, and we hope you’ll forgive us. There has been a lot of other stuff these past few weeks. Now that we have entered the Christmas month, we will try to be more frequent; a lot of people are surely out looking for presents for their loved ones. And what would be more fitting than a really smart present this year. Like the serrated super peeler from Messermeister, a super sharp grater from Microplane, the smart pepper mill from Chef’n or one of all the other smart products we have put together in our small shop on Amazon. And if you do actually buy something, we will get a small fee from Amazon. This contribution helps us keep Smart Stuff running, so we thank you in advance for your kind support!brbr

Smart Stuff Readers Choice 2006. Vote and win!

Last year we did a reader poll to find the smartest gadget, invention or idea on the site for 2005. The Swedish firm Brighthandle won the poll and is now the owners of the Smart Stuff Readers Choice Award for 2005. Now we’re ready to go again. Which of all the gadgets and inventions we have posted during 2006 (and december of 2005) do you think is the smartest? Who will win the Smart Stuff Readers Choice Award for 2006? That’s in your hands, now. Yours and all other readers of Smart Stuff. So take your time and browse through our pages for 2006 and cast your vote for the smartest of them all. Mail us with your vote here, no later than December 31, 2006. We will announce the winner in January 2007 and if you vote you have the chance to be one of two winners of a very nice prize indeed! Remember you’re only allowed to vote once.brbr

Rock Sexy Stripes Like Leighton Meester

imageAt the Teen Choice Awards, Leighton Meester rocked a fashion-forward look that was both sweet and sexy. The “Gossip Girl” star wore a funky striped dress from Louis Vuitton, which was accented with ruffle details adding a flirty sensibility. She gave the look a sexy kick with red Brian Atwood pumps and an edgy black cuff by Cathy Waterman and rounded out the mix with a dainty pair of earrings. Stripes are super hot right now and can work for anyone, no matter your style. When wearing graphic prints, it’s usually best to keep everything else relatively simple to avoid sensory overload. You can pair a striped frock with a few standout pieces like Leighton, go bold with piles of accessories, or keep it simple and team it with basic pumps. Check out my SLIDESHOW to get Leighton’s look!

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College Candy Finds Holiday Gifts For The Beauty Obsessed

imageThere are many beauty freaks out there like me and trust me, we don’t ever get sick of unwrapping new beauty supplies for the holidays! I love the sweet smell of lotions and perfumes, eyeliners and mascaras! Honestly, I’ll take beauty products over another gift card to Bloomies, any day. Let’s be honest, I’ll end up spending that on stuff at the MAC counter anyway. Most of the beauty supply stores are doing huge doorbusters and giving away lots of free stuff, so you can snag plenty of swag to get your friends. We beauty freaks appreciate the little fragrance samplers and mini tubes of lipstick, so I’ve put together the perfect guide for your beauty obsessed friends! The Sephora Ultimate Blockbuster makeup kit is selling for just $48! That is a HUGE steal! It contains 84 eyeshadows, 60 lipglosses, lipliners, eyeliners, some brushes and a book with instructions for various looks. It all folds together neatly in a portable case and is definitely the most versatile gift you can get one of your beauty freak friends! Check out our friends at College Candy to see more holiday gift ideas.

Stylehive’s Stylescopes Help You Have Stylishly Sweet Dreams!

imageMany people believe that dreams are a gateway into our subconscious and can help us know our true selves and thoughts more clearly. This is the week to kick back, reflect and take a break from your busy schedule. Whether you’d rather curl up on the couch with a good book or just snuggle, the stars help you find the most comfortable and appropriate sleepwear for your ideal night in! With styles ranging from soft knit one-pieces for the comfort loving Capricorn to silky and slinky teddies for sexy Scorpios, it doesn’t matter what sort of at-home night you have planned this week; Stylehive’s Stylescopes have consulted the stars for the best sleepy-time ensemble for you. Cozy flannel, lacy babydolls and girly cami sets all lend their own type of sex appeal and comfort to bedtime, so click on the slideshow to see what stylish pajamas the stars have set aside for you!

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Hot In The Hive: Light Pillow

imageFinally — the bookworm’s comfy, camouflaged alternative to the book light! This light-up pillow, designed by Linas Kutavicius, can be placed on the floor, on the bed, or even hung up as a unique wall lamp or chandelier! While I’m sure its inner metal frame keeps it from being quite as squishy and cuddly as the rest of your bed linens, its washable cover keeps the lamp soft and safe while you cozy up in your bedroom. Get your own at Generate Design. Just don’t get any crazy ideas about a glow-in-the-dark pillow fight; I’m not certain the fixture is quite that multifunctional…

Price: $189
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Light Pillow to the Hive.