It was a long, cold winter, but summer is almost here and we don’t ever want it to end. Keep your summer going indefinitely with these seven tools.
Valkee Earbuds
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is, supposedly, a very real thing with a, supposedly, very real solution — the Valkee Earbuds. This device beams light through your ear canals and into your mind to combat the effects of SAD and convince your brain it’s still July. $US240.[imgclear]
Cuisinart ICE-21 Frozen Yogurt-Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker
Nothing beats the now-imaginary summer heat like home-made ice creams. The Cuisinart ICE-21 can whip up virtually any frozen concoction, from sorbet to margaritas, in about 20 minutes and without the need for ice. $US50.
Intex Easy Set Inflatable Pool
If you couldn’t make it out to the lake this summer, just set up a miniature one in your living room. The Intex 4.5m inflatable pool holds over 12,000 litres — just BYO sand and cabana boy. $US508.
George Foreman Power Grill Supreme
Doesn’t matter if it’s real summer or fake, barbecuing is a must. And if you’ve got to do it indoors, you’ll need an electric grill like the George Foreman Power Grill Supreme. It’s got a digital temperature control and 72 square inches of cooking space. $US80.
Slip N Slide Extreme Jumper Slide
What? If you’re going to put a 4.5m pool in your living room, you might as well go all out and run this down your front hall. It’s not like your landlord can get that much more pissed off. $US25.
Endless Summer
The story of two globetrotting surfers in search of the perfect wave. Summer. Personified. Or at least moviefied. $US15.
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