Give the Gift of Awesome with Stuff We Like

Every year, we find plenty of cool things that we like because they're just plain cool. They may not fit a specific category, so this is where they end up. Here is some of the most baller stuff we like.

Aqua Notes

Your best ideas always seem to come to you in the shower, don't they? The one place you can't write them down. Unless, of course, you have Aqua Notes. This waterproof notepad allows you to jot down flashes of genius so you don't have to fumble around, naked and slippery, desperately reaching for a pen.

Oblique Strategies

Even if you don't believe in horoscopes, fortune cookies, or online personality tests, we have a tendency to see something of ourselves in them and get inspired. Why? Because they get the brain moving. Oblique Strategies is a deck of cards that plays on this tendency by inspiring you with general guidance. Whether you use them to help you be more creative, or simply like having some encouragement from time to time, these cards help kickstart your brain without the middle-man.

Comply Foam Tips

I'll be honest, I hate earbuds. The silicone tips that are supposed to fit snugly in your ears rarely work well. However, Comply memory foam tips not only help fix this problem by fitting more snugly, they also did a better job of isolating noise in our review. If you're not a fan of earbuds, or just want a better experience, give Comply a try.

SurfShelf

Many of our readers (and some staff) swear by standing (or walking) desks. However, if you don't want to commit to an anti-chair desk stance, you can grab a SurfShelf and attach it to virtually any piece of exercise equipment to turn it into a desk. This is also handy if you like watching movies while you workout. Either way, the SurfShelf is a great way to make your workout more productive.

Elephant Wallets

Wallets have seen a peculiar renaissance in recent years as mankind suddenly figures out that thick pieces of folded leather packed to the brim with cards and cash aren't the most efficient way to carry stuff. Elephant Wallets (presumably named for the irony) make your wallet a lot slimmer. They consist of two cards—made of wood, metal, or even leather—connected with an elastic band. You can either use the sturdy cards as a base, or enclose all your cards and money between them. They form a slimmer profile and protect your stuff. A solid improvement over most typical wallets.

Uni Promark View

If you're still a paper and written notes kind of person, highlighters are one of your favorite tools. Unfortunately, it's also sometimes hard to see what you're highlighting as you use them. The Uni Promark View solves this problem with a clear tip that allows you to see what you're covering. It's a small thing, but it can alleviate a ton of frustration.

Gunnar/Gamma Ray Computer Glasses

Unless you're a Blues Brother, you may not wear sunglasses inside often. However, computer glasses are designed to eliminate eye strain from computer screens in much the same way. Gunnars are the go-to brand of choice, though they come with a price tag. Gamma Ray offers a more affordable option, but both are excellent options for the person in your life that's glued to their desktop every day.

Lighter Bro

The best tool is the one you have with you. It doesn't matter much if you can start a fire or open a can of food with a megawatt laser if you don't keep one with you. The Lighter Bro, on the other hand, can fit easily in your pocket. This multitool attaches to a lighter and includes a knife, a micro-screwdriver, bottle opener, and a pair of scissors. So you can cut, burn, open, or fix any number of things with something not much bigger than a harmonica.

Wipebook

Dry erase boards are excellent for brainstorming. Most of us don't have them in our homes, though, because they're huge and unwieldy. The Wipebook, on the other hand, is notebook-sized and allows you to doodle, sketch, map, or whatever else you need to write on handy, erasable pages. Now, you'll never run out of room to write.

Evernote Smart Notebook

On the opposite end of the spectrum, the Evernote Smart Notebook helps you keep everything you've ever written digitized and organized. Evernote's mobile apps already have the ability to take pictures of note pages and store them in your account. However, Evernote's official Moleskin notebook contains special lines that make it easier for the software to scan your stuff.

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