Gadgets & Gizmos

[LadyOfMystery]

It could be car gadgets, kitchen gizmos, gamer gadgets & gizmos, it just has to be a gadget or gizmo that fascinates you.

I like a lot of techy gadgets, and to be honest weapons that hide into non descrip type things. lol Also you cannot not (what?) interest me in a kitchen gadget. I have yet to find one I don't like.

So hit me with your best shot, what gadgets and gizmos do you like?

 

[jacknife]

Thier was an idea about a gaming device for blood donations. When the controlor would vibrate it would draw blood from the person its hooked up to. As far as i know it was never used but i thought it was super cool.

 

[kittysbecute]

I like the bullet blender thing my mom has in her kitchen. I’ve used it to make homemade strawberry limeade before. I like that there’s no fruit chunks left after using it.
That’s my favorite kitchen gadget at the moment I think.

 

[bèlla]

In my defense, I ask for interesting items for gifts that I want but not enough to purchase at the time. You amass a lot if you keep that up.

The primary culprit is the kitchen. Gadgets, appliances, and props. I need a studio.

I have my share of crafting items and machines. Outside of fabric I’m limiting my purchases to pencils and markers (for design).

Planners. They’re a slippery slope. I contented myself with one from Michael’s. Then I tried Powersheets last year. Now I’ve settled on one I like (Clever Fox Pro). It’s a daily version with 2 pages for each day. I need to purchase a new one every 90 days. A recent course came with a bonus planner (very nice) and the one I’m craving is from the UK.

Yes I have the requisite pens, stickers and washi tape. And a budget book to boot. This makes perfect sense in my head.

~Bella

 

[Radagast]

I like a lot of techy gadgets, and to be honest weapons that hide into non descrip type things. lol Also you cannot not (what?) interest me in a kitchen gadget. I have yet to find one I don't like.

Let me get this straight. Your ultimate birthday present would be a revolver that looked and operated like a potato peeler?

 

[Radagast]

What I'd like personally is one of these steampunk computers:

 

[kittysbecute]

In my defense, I ask for interesting items for gifts that I want but not enough to purchase at the time. You amass a lot if you keep that up.

The primary culprit is the kitchen. Gadgets, appliances, and props. I need a studio.

I have my share of crafting items and machines. Outside of fabric I’m limiting my purchases to pencils and markers (for design).

Planners. They’re a slippery slope. I contented myself with one from Michael’s. Then I tried Powersheets last year. Now I’ve settled on one I like (Clever Fox Pro). It’s a daily version with 2 pages for each day. I need to purchase a new one every 90 days. A recent course came with a bonus planner (very nice) and the one I’m craving is from the UK.

Yes I have the requisite pens, stickers and washi tape. And a budget book to boot. This makes perfect sense in my head.

~Bella

Have you ever tried doing bullet journaling?
I love planners and pens and stuff too.
I tried out doing bullet journals instead of planners recently but I’m undecided as to what I will stick with in the future.
I kind of stopped using any of them now that I have to stay home and have no plans to plan.
I just use a note document on my phone right now to loosely make a planner/to do list for the next couple weeks if i’m still at home then.

 

[LadyOfMystery]

Let me get this straight. Your ultimate birthday present would be a revolver that looked and operated like a potato peeler?

Actually I gotta admit that is pretty awesome I would be willing to own that

 

[bèlla]

Have you ever tried doing bullet journaling?
I love planners and pens and stuff too.

Tried, no. Do I have one? Of course! Its intended purpose is wardrobe planning. I have stencils too. But I’m not sure I’ll make pretty pages unless they’re for Instagram.

I tried out doing bullet journals instead of planners recently but I’m undecided as to what I will stick with in the future.

There’s a digital bujo app in the App store. That may be doable. It’s a lot of work. That’s the drawback.

I just use a note document on my phone right now to loosely make a planner/to do list for the next couple weeks if i’m still at home then.

Understandable. I can keep a lot in my head but I prefer not to function that way. I use a combination of physical and digital tools. Trello works well for scheduling and putting ideas down. My coaching group has a weekly planning assignment and that helps. It forces me to get it done.

Ditto on the pens. Which are your faves?

~Bella

 

[Radagast]

Actually I gotta admit that is pretty awesome I would be willing to own that

Glad to hear it.

I'm kind of sorry to have to say that I made that up and it isn't a real thing.

 

[LadyOfMystery]

Glad to hear it.

I'm kind of sorry to have to say that I made that up and it isn't a real thing.

Rude! lol Just kidding. I kind of figured it isn't, but hey a girl can dream. I'm sure there are other nifty weapon gadgets out there though. Also that computer you posted is awesome!

 

[Radagast]

Rude! lol Just kidding. I kind of figured it isn't, but hey a girl can dream.

I can offer you a gun that looks a little like a smart phone. But, sadly , it doesn't actually work as a phone.

 

[LadyOfMystery]

I can offer you a gun that looks a little like a smart phone. But, sadly , it doesn't actually work as a phone.

This... actually would work perfectly for me. I don't use a smart phone (I use a flip phone) and so having one of these would just make people think I had a smart phone

Kinda want that haha

 

[kittysbecute]

Tried, no. Do I have one? Of course! Its intended purpose is wardrobe planning. I have stencils too. But I’m not sure I’ll make pretty pages unless they’re for Instagram.



There’s a digital bujo app in the App store. That may be doable. It’s a lot of work. That’s the drawback.



Understandable. I can keep a lot in my head but I prefer not to function that way. I use a combination of physical and digital tools. Trello works well for scheduling and putting ideas down. My coaching group has a weekly planning assignment and that helps. It forces me to get it done.

Ditto on the pens. Which are your faves?

~Bella

I have a tablet and stylus i also use as a sort of random bullet journal minus all the planning. But maybe I’ll check out a bujo app... i feel like bullet journals should be done from scratch though for it to feel right to me.

My favorite pens for writing are black pilot G-2 pens, or pens made in Japan in general. I use them to write in my regular journal. The pens I bought for bullet journaling are just a cheap set. I’ve not invested in any expensive pens yet. But I have a pen I bought in Japan that I haven’t tried yet. I can’t remember the brand off the top of my head but it has brush tips I think.
What are your favorite pens?

I can offer you a gun that looks a little like a smart phone. But, sadly , it doesn't actually work as a phone.

That looks like a staple gun. :o

 

[bèlla]

I have a tablet and stylus i also use as a sort of random bullet journal minus all the planning. But maybe I’ll check out a bujo app... i feel like bullet journals should be done from scratch though for it to feel right to me.

You need to carve out time to make them up unless you prep the pages in advance. I’m trying to streamline and simplify my processes.

My favorite pens for writing are black pilot G-2 pens, or pens made in Japan in general. I use them to write in my regular journal. The pens I bought for bullet journaling are just a cheap set. I’ve not invested in any expensive pens yet. But I have a pen I bought in Japan that I haven’t tried yet. I can’t remember the brand off the top of my head but it has brush tips I think.
What are your favorite pens?

I have Staedtler Fineliners that I used in a bible study. They’re smooth and write well. Microns and Sakura Gel pens. But I prefer using a pencil. The Pentel Kerry has a wonderful hand feel.

I want to try a set of Blackwing pencils. I like supporting US companies (whose goods are made here) and switch as I discover new products.

~Bella

 

[LadyOfMystery]

Some nifty gadgets and gizmos I came across on Pinterest:

But also:

 

[MehGuy]

Cannot help but think you're sneaking The Little Mermaid song lyrics into this thread Jennie.. lol.

 

[JustSomeBloke]

What I'd like personally is one of these steampunk computers:

I had one of those gadgets. The screen goes dim if you don't wind the handle fast enough. I ended up employing a flunky to turn the handle while I typed.

 

[Radagast]

I had one of those gadgets. The screen goes dim if you don't wind the handle fast enough. I ended up employing a flunky to turn the handle while I typed.

Two hundred years ago, an Italian called Alessandro Volta showed us a nifty way of making something called electricity. Get yourself one of these, and it will power the gadget just fine.

And aesthetically it kind of matches, don't you think?

 

[LadyOfMystery]

Cannot help but think you're sneaking The Little Mermaid song lyrics into this thread Jennie.. lol.

I know not what you speak of.