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Looking for a great gift idea? Wicks + Scents is a soy-based candle with a wooden wick that crackles when burned. We tried the Basil Sage Mint and the Driftwood and loved the soothing scents of each of them. A South Carolina-based company, Wicks + Scents offers collection of candles with all natural, renewable wax made from U.S. grown soybeans. Candles come in 8- and 12-ounce sizes, retail for $22-$38 and are available at wicksandscents.com.


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Don't you hate when you're near the end of a bottle of lotion or shampoo or barbecue sauce and you can't get the last few drops and end up throwing valuable product away? I know I do. So when I saw the advertisement for Flip-It, I knew I had to try it. I like to buy lotion in big bottles but I hate when it's almost out and I can't get the last bit out of the bottle. I tried Flip-It and it did the trick! The marketing department says "This easy-to-use bottle emptying kit allows gravity to do the work. Simply replace the existing cap or pump with Flip-it! and turn that bottle upside down. Open the push/pull valve and squeeze to get every drop of your favorite shampoos, conditioners, lotions, condiments, cleaners and other thick liquids!" It works! Try it for yourself by ordering the kit online at flipitcap.com, Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and in-store at The Container Store! Prices start at $5.99.


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Looking for a quick, fun and easy way to display photos or artwork and declutter your room? Or a great way to hang Christmas cards? Check out My Mighty Magnet. It's a smart, versatile and unique system that is simple for use in dorm rooms, the office and classrooms. With more than 60 unique My Mighty Magnet designs, the strong cable system can be hung literally anywhere. Simply hang the cable, display the item and place the decorative, super strong Mighty Magnet in place. The cable and magnet set is $15. Check it out at www.mymightymagnet.com


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CleverMade was being clever when they came up with two new innovative products. The TrunkCaddy, pictured above, is a handy caddy using velcro strips to attach to another caddy and to your trunk. It also comes with a handle to carry your items. It snaps in place when using and collapses when not in use. It retaills for $29.99 for two. Read more about it here

Clevermade also offers the SnapBasket Thermo, which is insulated and will keep your items warm or cold (pictured above). It collapses for convenient storage when not in use. It sells for $19.99 and can tote up to 30 pounds. Read more about it here


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Check out the Busy Band, a new product that combines a zipper-secured pocket and a clear tech pouch to hold your phone AND your keys on your next run with the dog. It's big enough to comfortably fit your phone and the band is snug without binding. It comes in Navy/Orange and Black. $13. Get more information at https://www.nodproducts.com/busy-band/fitness-waistband/page

 


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Love wearing a sundress but hate when it's see through? Bumbrella to the rescue! Bumbrella is an innovative patent-pending 2-in-1 mini pantyslip. The slip is anchored in place and the hem reinforced to add extra weight to end any ride up. With a soft-edge waistband around the hips, Bumbrella sits just below the belly button in a no-squeeze A-Line silhouette. The hipster brief shown here sells for $48 and is available at www.wearbumbrella.com


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Are you constantly deleting photos from your phone because you're out of memory? Picture Keeper is coming to your rescue. Picture Keeper is a USB back-up drive designed to free up space and protect irreplaceable memories on smartphones, computers and tablets. To use, all you do is plug in your Picture Keeper to your Mac, PC, smartphone or tablet, click “Start Backup” and let Picture Keeper do the rest. Your files will be backed up and protected to the USB drive. A word of caution, though. Make sure your phone is fully charged because the initial backup might take some time and could drain your device's battery if you have a lot of photos and videos to back up. 

Choose from 16MB, 32MB or 64MB, with the 16MB version starting at $119.99. For more information, go to www.picturekeeper.com. 

 


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Don't you hate it when you're out and about and then you realize that your phone's battery is about to die? With the new Crossbody Power Purse, keeping your phone charged is not an issue! Inside each Crossbody is a lightweight, ultra-thin battery to recharge smart phones and USB devices on-the-go. Featuring built-in USB cords for easy charging of both phone and the Crossbody, this companion is always ready for a charging emergency and provides most smart phones with a full charge for double the battery life while resting at your side and across your shoulder. The purse sells for $69.99 and can be ordered at chicbuds.com. 

 


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Do you love listening to music during your workout, but you're tired of constantly untangling your earbuds? Check out CordCruncher, a new earbud that eliminates tangling and has an expandable and extractable cord that expands to 40 inches, then contracts to 16 inches when  not in use. They come in a variety of colors and prices start at $19.99. Check them out at www.cordcruncher.com


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Want to wear your activity tracker wristband but you don't it to clash with your perfectly picked outfit? Funktional Wearables has your answer. They have developed jewelry designed to conceal your tracker, but yet you can still keep track of your steps. The Brianna Insight Gold pictured here covers a Fitbit Charge and is priced at $44. Check them out at www.funktionalwearables.com. 


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Pedego Electric Bikes opened a retail store in the Grand Strand area in 2015 and the company is now introducing a folding electric bike, called the Latch. The Latch ranges in price from $2,595 to $2,895, depending on the battery selection, and comes in three color choices: sleek Black, sporty Lime Green and the Space Blue. Pedego says it will fit in the trunk of a mid-sized car and weighs about 50 pounds with the battery. Get more information.

 


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Not your typical sandal, these salmon-skinned thongs come in a variety of exclusively dyed colors. Each shoe is tagged with signs of longitude and latitude indicating where a Solar Suitcase has been established that provides light to off-the-grid medical clinics. The result: saving lives of moms and babies with the purchase of the shoes. $100. www.bellaha.com.


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Carry your laptop or tablet with the sleek, slim and fashionable Grace Deluxe Laptop Sleeve. The main compartment has a foam insert to protect your laptop/tablet and there's a convenient front pocket for your phone or other accessories. Available in 13 inches or 15 inches. $59.95. Available at www.stmbags.com