Xmas comes but once a year, and once the presents have been open, the shiny wrapping discarded you're left with the Boxing Day aftermath. Say hello to toys you'll use once, novelty gifts and tat that you have nowhere to store, and ugly dresses your mum thinks you'll 'grow into'. The credit crunch may be scaring the nation but the discarded tinsel and packaging boxes in your bin Boxing Day beg to differ. How about getting your loved ones something different, such as an experience they'll treasure forever? Welcome to Airkix indoor skydiving.

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This device is still in prototype form so I'm free to be as disparaging as I want. Intrinsically it's not a terrible idea, as a home stethoscope might be a nice way for expectant parents to get closer to their unborn child.

It would be an interesting way to test out all those theories on whether playing Bach or heavy metal really affects his spirits as you could place the stethoscope against the stomach and exclaim, 'wow, Junior's kicking in time to the beat'.

The drastic weather change hasn't gone unnoticed, and while some of us are happy to swap our gladiator sandals for Ugg boots, there are some who don't take to weather change very well. These people are just SAD. No I'm not mocking them for being affected by the shitty British weather, I'm highlighting that these people are prone to Seasonal Affective Disorder - a mood disorder that turns normal folk into depressed beings.

Don't let the crappy Blighty weather get the better of you and make you sink you into a reclusive winter depression, try the Philips Wake-Up Light and see if you can't shake that disorder off your back.

The difficulty people have with fitness is that they know they need to do it. Much like homework, vegetables and maths, something that you know is good for you often feels like a real chore. So how do you make something so necessary entertaining?

You could talk about how you're working both your upper and lower body, mention the calories burned are 55% more than with a standard cycle bike, but that's not going to sell it to you is it? Having a digitalized character partake in multiplayer modes against compatriots is going to though.

Your mum always told you stop slouching and keep a straight posture. But because you were a stubborn little brat and consequently ignored her advice, you're still a sloucher aren't you? Would you give yourself mum-like reminders to refrain from crookedness in the form of a little gadget worn around the neck?

Ah November! The month of drizzle, dog poo in leaf piles, and barely a scrap of sunlight. Yes, it's the month where we do loads of link backs to old posts we've done on SAD lights! Just what you need to perk you up!

This Naf Naf LYS Sunrise Effect alarm clock is one to add to the collection. It does all the things a SAD light alarm clock should, producing a light that gradually gets brighter as you near your wake up call. Then it's time for the "progressive alarm" to go off, which gets louder and louder for 6 minutes and offers a choice of sounds, including "nature", or you can use the FM radio.

£39 from Amazon

Loads more lightboxes here:
The Aurora SAD lightbox
Bodyclock Alarm Clock
Lumie Elite Alarm Clock
And don't forget our *hilarious* review of the Philips alarm clock (complete with winning fart gag).

We all do it (well most of us) - when the new year kicks in we promise to go on ridiculous fruit and veg diets, swearing off all naughty foods in favour of tasteless and healthy foodstuff, all for the good of having a toned and non rotund figure. Rather than signing up for a rigorous and gruelling fitness regime and ultimately making yourself very *very* miserable, why not venture outside the box and try something different. Inject the fun back into fitness with the Pole Aerobics kit.

The two good things about it are you don't need to install it - it goes up and comes down really easily, no nails included - and you don't need to be a certified lap dancer to enjoy it. It's sturdy enough to hold your weight and moreover it'll withstand all the outrageous gyrating moves. If you're worried you'll break your neck while doing an upside down twirl, the top piece can be screwed into the ceiling, giving you a sturdier pole and piece of mind.

Personal alarms have always been more of a safety device than a fashion accessory, but seeing as the little black number I own has languished in its packaging, maybe it's a good thing they're merging. And look how pretty they are- three funky finishes with a little jewel on the clasp.

And they're fully functional too, with a 130 decibel alarm included in this stylish package. The noise is said to mimic that of a high-pitched female scream, which should hopefully have rescuers running to your aid- unless of course you've set it off by mistake.

£19.50 from M&S

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Apparently, this is the must have product for all office workers and professionals who spend several hours a day sitting at their desk. Why? Well against the background of the British Chiropractic Association saying we spend 10 hours a day on our derrieres - well 32 percent of us do - the problem now coming to light is that sitting down for long periods of time increases the likelihood of blood clots by 20 percent. Before you go into panic mode, or your hypochondriac nature kicks in, remember the 32 percent and an increase of only 20 percent - i.e. not everyone will be a victim

A lot of people are under the illusion DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) only occurs when flying for long periods of time - but they'd be wrong. Recent medical research tells us sitting down for hours on end on a daily basis is just as risky. Inactivity and poor circulation are the core factors and now the temperature's turned arctic, that probably doesn't help either. But help is at hand with the Circulation Booster from High Tech Health.

Ladies. Listen up. Nip to the toilets right now, and give yourself a quick breast exam. Go on, off you pop. I'll wait.

Unfortunately, I'm not going to be able to use this blog to remind you of this on a monthly basis. You get this one for free because it's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Should you not own either a memory, or a diary, you might want to look into the Cue.

It's a reminder-type gadget, which you can stick in your shower and ask it to remind you to perform The Check a week or so after your period, when your boobs are less sensitive.

I don't know about you, but I get seriously depressed in winter. Yes, I know we're a nation of hypochondriacs and that my Winter blues might not be Seasonal Affective Disorder, but hey, an hour in front of the Lumie lamp never hurt anyone. It mimics the effect of the rising sun and allows you body to become accustomed to the day with an extra dose of light.

The watch that was once on every teenager's wish list in the 90's has been given a transparent makeover. Based on its rather elongated name - Casio Women's Baby-G Clear Jelly Shock Resistant Sports watch - it's pretty darn obvious it's a rubberised shock resistant sports watch for women.

The watch is designed to be your sporting companion and its rubberised shell won't make you feel bad for sweating all over it either. It features a 20 page databank so you can store your phone numbers or other contact information, a 1/100 second stopwatch, an alarm and world time from 40 cities. It can also accompany you underwater in up to 200 metres of the stuff and has a scratch resistant screen with an AfterGlow electro-luminescent LED backlight.

$51.00 USD from Amazon

[via Just Casio Watch]

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Every new month brings much joy. We get potentially different weather, a pay packet, seasonal sales, and oh yes, that time of the month. You know, the one that people like to have a Mooncup for. It never really occurred to me to forget it; after all it's kinda noticeable.However now I can sign up to a website which will monitor my monthly cycle as well as print me out lots of useful things like pink pie charts. Woo!

It's one thing to smoke, another to try quitting and quite a different kettle of fish to invest in an electronic cigar. The rise in e-cigs does mean it's a tad more acceptable than normal, but seriously? You're sucking on a plastic tube that's mimicking a foul smelling cigar that's mimicking something vaguely erotic. Then again it's 100% free of tar and carcinogens and comes with an interestingly titled 'nicotine flavour'. Smoke is also released when you exhale, but don't worry it's just water vapour for that added cool.

Public saunas. There's something very grimy and unbearably dank about sharing a sauna with the general public - especially if it's a unisex one! And especially when men with humongous food babies (beer bellies) decide to sport those only-to-be-worn-if-you're-hot Speedos (argh the nightmares!). If you can sympathise with me and agree that sharing a sweatbox with a group of strangers is beyond horrible, you'll really like the sound of the PS1 Personal Steam Sauna. Once purchased, you're free to use it when ever you darn well please, all in the comfort not to mention privacy of your own home.

This probably isn't a useful gadget for experienced golfers, but if you struggle to hit within the red circle at Top Golf, this could be just the thing for you. After my recent dismal attempt at golf, I'm up for anything that lessens the jeers and catcalls I get from the watching five year olds.

The Senso glove is made out of high-quality cabretta leather, and looks rather average (apart from the screen!). Hidden within is a built-in computer that reads your grip pressure. It uses small sensors to measure how tightly you're holding the club, and will give you audio and visual feedback.

Swimming is a) healthy, b) relaxing and c) boring. What you need to brighten things up is a bit of Girls Aloud, followed by a stretch of the White Stripes, finished with a MadonnaImmaculateCollection crescendo. No?

Waterproof MP3 players can be pricey and waterproof cases for your non-waterproof MP3 player nerve wracking, so it's with some relief that we greet the Speedo Aquabeat MP3 player. Packing 1GB of memory and sporting (sorry) large buttons for easy music management, you can get it in pink, lime green or black, to match your cossie.

I've only seen info about the Wellbox, so I can't conclusively say it's better or worse than Slendertone, but the fact that it costs a whopping £1000 from Harrods doesn't make me feel inclined to try it.

It's supposed to restore radiance to the face, by smoothing lines and wrinkles, and purports to rid you of cellulite. It claims it will do this by Tissular Therapy, which they say is the only home-use method of truly stimulating a physiological change in skin. Really?

If you've never been to an oxygen bar, this is your chance to experience the tranquil, relaxing (this is questionable) and costly effects of inhaling the stuff you breathe in every day of your lives (except this O2 has *a lot* less pollution). Designed to lower stress levels, the Tranquil Sounds Oxygen Bar feeds your brain with oxygen and music, leaving you to lie back, relax your mind and think about all the things that have made you succumb to an oxygen bar in the first place.

You're provided with a very generous four songs that will no doubt grow tiresome and grate after the first few plays. What if you're so stressed you need your oxygen fix daily? That's the same four songs played at least 20 times in one week!

It's true we don't get much of a summer in the UK (just look out the window if you don't believe me) but that doesn't mean that pesky pollen stops causing itchy eyes and sneezing. Even the simplest things are made worse by constant sniffling and watering peepers, so Dyson have come up with a vacuum cleaner to combat this. No longer do household chores have to be tasks that involve spluttering, now they can now be leisurely pursuits undertaken with Mary Poppins gravitas.

The Dyson Baby (pictured) and the Dyson Ball both have a trigger bin-emptying system which means the dust is sent directly to the bin without you having to worry about it blowing in your face.