Top 5 Christmas Stocking Fillers

With Christmas just around the corner we thought it was time for this years Handy Ideas Top five stocking fillers.

The pen that drums...

First up at No. 5 for Christmas are these neat Drumstick Pens. Kids drum with their pens at school don’t they?  Well now they can drum away in style. Pop these into your Christmas stocking and wait for the smile.

Looking so cool... 

At No.4 we've picked something you might not have seen, so we’d better point something out. These beauties aren't really sneakers at all they're a pair of quality socks that look exactly like sneakers. They had us fooled...

These hilariously Silly Sneaker Socks will be a great laugh time and time again at Christmas time.

No boyfriend yet? Knit one...

No.3 is one for the girls...  These Knit your own Boyfriend kits are brilliant fun and, lets face it, once it’s he's all finished your customised boyfriend be much less trouble...

A triumph to Left-Handers Worldwide...

Now lets face it left handed people have a tricky time of it all don’t they? Living in a right handed world and having to put up with the likes of left handed corkscrews, potato peelers, not to mention the inconvenience right hand orientated public conveniences. Our No.2 stocking filler this year is a really nice gesture to left handers Worldwide. Their very own special Left Handed Mug...

The Brilliantly addictive Maze Ball

So here it is, the one you've all been waiting for: The Handy Ideas top-rated stocking filler of 2013.  The luxury Christmas cracker sometimes have a mini version of this little gem inside, but nothing like this. Our No.1 festive stocking filler this year is the massively addictive fun Maze Ball.  One last thing; let the kids have a go...

We hope you enjoyed our little festive five and there's loads more in our store with tons of gadgety gifts ideas for you this Christmas and many of them for under a tenner.  Happy Christmas.

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Nearly made it: 

The iWand iPod stylus pen 

It's Gadget George's weekly review | Pump up the volume with the Gram-iPhone

Wow, that's louder... | Just £5.95

This week Gadget George is taking a look at the Gram-iPhone. The Handy Ideas gadget that amplifies sound through your iPhone.

Is your iPhone too quiet? Do you want to turn your music up louder? Then look no further, the Gram-iPhone is the gadget for you...

This clever little gizmo simply slots into your iPhone and effortlessly boosts your music. It's modern, stylish and perfect for parties where that extra volume is definitely necessary - well it is if you've got friends as loud as mine! 

The Gram–iPhone is sturdy, lightweight and sits safely on any flat surface with ease. There’s no need for irritating wires, batteries or plugs either, just pop it into your iPhone and pump up the volume…

I am a huge fan of the Gram – iPhone and the perfect stocking filler for anyone with an iPhone.

See you next week when I'll be putting another great gadget through it's paces.

PS. Oh and before you go, I forgot to mention there's 10% off when you pop in this code at the checkout... NEWHANDYWEB10

George

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New site, new gadgets and 10% off everything to celebrate...

There's 10% off everything now... 

The whole team has spent months working on the new Handy Ideas website and we can't wait to tell you that it's all up and running and ready to go right now.

Along with all your favourite gadgets and gizmos we've also packed the site with tons of new stuff too.  Come and have a geek... 

To celebrate the launch we're also giving you 10% off everything at Handy Ideas. Just pop in the money-off code at the check-out: 


NEWHANDYWEB10 


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Get a grip... It's Gadget George's review

I'm mad about gadgets so when Handy Ideas handed me the Jacket Gripper and ask me what I thought I jumped at the chance.  Well, this is what I thought... 

Gadget George loves the Jacket Gripper

Ever been stood with your jumper squashed in between your legs while you're occupied by something else? You have? Not anymore.

I just loved the way this sleek-yet-simple product gave me two empty hands in the middle of a shopping spree - delightful.  

I also found the Jacket Gripper really accommodating whilst I was completing my Duke of Edinburgh.  It was simply too hot to wear my waterproof rain mac that day and the Jacket Gripper made it simple for me to carry.  All my friends are jealous.

Indeed, this product is incredibly easy  to use.  Using a metal clip, you first clasp the Jacket Gripper onto your bag, slot your coat or jumper in the straps and then tighten it all up to ensure it doesn't fall out and your done. Simple. 

This Jacket Gripper clasps onto your bag, or rucksack and supplies a safe place for your jacket, coat, jumper, or jersey to perch whilst you're busy with other stuff.  Like taking a photo, or eating your lunch.  

The Jacket Gripper is undoubtedly strong, sturdy and safe, so you can trust this gadget to not drop your brand new coat, or your favourite jumper in a muddy puddle whilst speed-walking through town.

After using this Jacket gripper multiple times I'm confident that you'll love it as much as I do and it's a fair price at £13.95 too. 

So whether you're a mummy in hurry, don’t hold your own coat, get a Jacket Gripper... 

See you next time... George

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The Handy Top 5 Reading Gadgets

World's Top 50 Books

Our reading gadgets are some of the most popular with customers at Handy Ideas so we thought it would be fun to compile a Top 5...  

Let's kick-off with  No. 5 a bookmark that, by listing the 50 books to read before you die, is a pretty good read in itself   Bronte's Jane Eyre is one of the 50 literary gems on the list. Orwell's 1984 is another and Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath makes three. You want to know the others now don't you?  Great fun and a nice little stocking filler this Christmas for just £3.95.  

A friend to keep your page...

No.4 we've gone to the other bookmark extreme. Not one listing the literary greats this time, but a little man that perches just where you want him and keeping your page for you. We love this novelty bookmark. £6.95.

Sneaks in anywhere...

At No.3 is the Blink Light that reaches those hard to get that places other lights just can't. With it's flexible stem you can morph it into virtually any shape you like. It simpy fits anywhere. On the bed head, edge of the desk, kitchen table - even the toilet cistern (only joking). The Blink light is one of the best light gadgets we've ever seen and for an unbelievable £6.95.

Read in the dark tiny clip-on light...

Our runner-up reading gadget this year is another clever little light, but this one isn't flexible at all.  It just pops on the top of your book and lights up your page just right.

No. 2 is the The award winning Really Tiny Clip-on Light. It might be small, but it's powerful and amazingly another Handy Ideas top gadget for under a tenner. Only £7.95.

So, what's the Handy Ideas favourite reading gadget for 2013?

Award winning 38K word Bookmark...

Our No. 1 this year is the 38,000 word electronic dictionary that's so thin it can double up as a bookmark. With The Electronic Dictionary Bookmark, wherever you're reading, you can easily look up that elusive word. Reading in bed, on the beach, or on your lunch break at work, there's no more scurrying off to the bookshelf - or worse, reading on and missing out every time you bump into a word you're not sure about.

With our Handy Ideas No. 1 reading gadget for 2013 you'll have words literally at your fingertips.

We hope you enjoyed reading our latest Handy Top 5 gadgets and we'll see you all again soon with another.

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Silly Summer Sale | There's 20% off everything at Handy Ideas...

Does your camping stove charge your smart 'phone? 

It's been a good summer this year and before it's all over we thought we'd top it off with one of our big20 sales.  

By using the money-off code at the checkout there's 20% everything on UK orders at Handy Ideas.  That means you can pick up  the truly amazing BioLite CampStove for just £119.16, a fab iPhone protector case for £15.96 and we're practically giving away iPad Aqua bags for £6.36 a piece.

So here's the code: HANDYBIG20. Just pop it in at the checkout and we'll give you 20% of everything at Handy ideas until August 31st.

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The Handy Ideas summer gadget giveaway...

Just to say thanks to all our customers and Facebook fans we're having a gadget giveaway competition.

All you need to do to enter is like and share Handy Ideas Facebook page, answer one little question and our popular "In the Dog-house" two man tent could be yours.

The "In the Doghouse" two man tent worth £60.00...

So here's the competition question to win the funniest tent on the campsite.  Which of these handy ideas ISN'T a gadget?

A. iSwim waterproof iPhone case and earplugs
B. LED push pin light fridge magnets
C. iPhone power station battery charger
D. They're all handy Ideas gadgets 

To enter just share, like and message your answer A. B. C,or D and your done.

The winner will be announced on 31st August 2013...

Good luck everyone:

Share & Like Handy Ideas and win...

More about the "In the Doghouse tent"

Hubby beware, no more empty threats, you really could be in the dog house.

Seriously though use this tent the next time you're off camping, or cause a stir at a festival. Then again you could just set it up in the garden for the next time he's home late from the pub...

(Competition terms: Free delivery to UK Mainland Only and, we have to say, that there's no cash alternative) 

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Top 5 baby gadgets

Gently lifts baby | Watch Video now...

There's a clever little teat, a back-saving hipseat, a sit on hopper and two more snazzy baby gizmos to make up the Handy Ideas Top 5 baby gadgets...  

No. 5 in our top gadget hit parade is the award winning Snugglebundl.

An cross between a hammock and a baby blanket with handles, the Snugglebundl is designed to lift your new baby safely and easily.

New mums recovering from the birth will love the way this clever idea makes rocking baby easier and is great for your back.

The Snugglebundl has also been designed to use with the car seat and pram allowing baby to be lifted in and out without waking her.

Read more about Snugglebundl.

                                                

Kid's Love 'em 

Taking the No. 4 spot is a Handy Ideas best seller the Happy Hopperz.

These are a bit like the old 70s favourite the space hopper, but there are loads of animals to choose from like this magnificent white horse. 

The Happy Hopperz are loads of fun, but they have a serious side and really can help your toddler with early coordination development.

There's more about the Happy Hopperz range here... MORE KIDS STUFF HERE)

The Totseat is safe, strong and easy to use... 

No.3 The Denim Totseat.Our top three baby gadgets kicks off with this really useful make-shift highchair for when you out and about and need to feed you know who... 

We think this is the best improvised highchair on the market with it's large cummerbund that fits securely around babies middle your little one's safe from falling through any gaps in the backs of chairs.

The Totseat isn't just safe, it very easy to use.  When it's time to eat you literally just slip it over the chair, pop in baby, clip in safely and tuck in...

If you'd like to read why the Totseat is Oeko-Tex approved there's more for you here...   

It was a very close run thing between the Totseat and the Hippychick Hipseat, but the hip-saving belt for Mums and Dads slips in at No.2. 

The award winning Hippychick Hipseat 

Recommended by osteopaths... 

The beauty of the Hipseat is that it allows baby to be perched on the hip without the usual back strain. In a nut-shell Hippychick have come up with a comfortable belt that prevents the inevitable twisting associated with carrying toddlers and helps keep your spine straight.

Fully tested by the British Standards Institute you can see why the Hipseat is recommended by chiropractors, osteopaths and physiotherapists. 

And the winner of our No.1 gadget for baby?  The brilliant Chillipeeps teats.  

  

The ultimate universal bottle teat

Works with formula milk cartons too...

Chillipeep has solved a problem most parents have experienced at one time or another.  Being caught out without a baby bottle.  Well, with a Chillipeeps teat standing by worry no more.  Just un-pop the sterile pod, pick up a carton or water bottle and stick it in. Simple. 

The teat can be sterilised in the normal way the restored to the pod clean and ready for next time.

Find out more about why Chillipeeps is our No.1 baby gadget...

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The Facebook 500 Gadget Give-away...

Like Handy Ideas and win a top-gadget...

COMPETITION

Handy Ideas is three this week and to say thanks to all our lovely followers and customers we thought we'd celebrate and have a gadget give-away competition.

To enter all you have you have to do is like us on Facebook and answer three little questions. The questions will appear here when we reach 500 likes so come back soon...

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The Snuggbundl baby blanket... The Video

The award winning Snugglebundl. is a Handy Ideas Top 5 baby gadget...

Buy one now

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The Top Ten Father's Day Gifts...

It's magic Dad for £9.95

In ten days time it's Father's Day, so we thought it was about time we gave you those Father's Day gift ideas we've been promising you.  Just for fun, in the style of the Twelve Days of Christmas, we've picked out one of our favourite gadgets for each day in the run up to Father's Day on the 16th June. So here's our top ten gadgets for Dads... 

On the first day of Father's Day my daughter gave to me, a gizmo that holds wine magically.

On the second day of Father's Day my son he gave to me, a blue Slap-on Watch and a gizmo that opens magically.

On the third day of Father's Day my wife she gave to me, a very macho Key-ring, blue Slap-on watch and a gizmo that opens magically. 

Empty pockets at last...

On the fourth day of Father's day my kids they gave to me, a cool iPhone Wallet, snazzy special Key-ring, blue Slap-on Watch and gizmo that opens magically.

On the fifth day of Father's Day, sarky Mrs gave to me, FIVE SANDAL SOCKS, cool iPhone wallet, very special Key-ring, blue Slap-on Watch and a gizmo that opens magically. 

Dad's special lunch bag...

On the sixth day of Father's Day my boys they gave to me, a Joke Extending Fork, FIVE SANDAL SOCKS, cool iPhone wallet, a very special Key-ring, blue Slap-on Watch and a gizmo that opens magically. 

On the seventh day of Father's Day my little girl she gave to me, a Brown Paper Lunch Bag, Joke Extending Fork, FIVE SANDAL SOCKS, cool iPhone wallet, a very special Key-ring, blue Slap-on Watch and a gizmo that opens magically. 

Relax Dad...

On the eighth day of Father's Day my twin boys gave to me, two Floating Speakers, Brown paper lunch bag, Joke Extending Fork, FIVE SANDAL SOCKS, a cool iPhone wallet, a very special Key-ring, blue Slap-on Watch and a gizmo that opens magically. 

Sorry I cracked your iPad Dad...

On the ninth day of Father's Day their Mum she gave to me, protection for my iPad, two Floating Speakers, Brown paper lunch bag, Joke Extending Fork, FIVE SANDAL SOCKS, cool iPhone wallet, very special Key-ring, blue Slap-on Watch and a gizmo that opens magically. 

On the last day of Father's Day my daughter gave to me a Really Tiny Book-light, protection for my iPod, two Floating Speakers, a Brown paper lunch bag, Joke Extending Fork, FIVE SANDAL SOCKS, cool iPhone wallet, very special Key-ring, blue Slap-on Watch and a gizmo that opens magically. 

Go on give him a gadget on Father's Day...

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Handy Ideas Gadget Giveaway | Just LIKE Handy Ideas on Facebook to enter...

Like Handy Ideas now and join in the fun...

Just to say thanks to all our customers at we thought we'd have a competition and give away one of our top gadgets to the winner.

To enter all you have you have to do is like us on Facebook and answer three little questions that'll appear here soon...

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Snow in Spring? Get your Snow Scooter money off code now...

Now under £25.00 | Works on dunes too...

The weather man says it's going to snow again this weekend so Bloggy's bargain this week has to be our Snow Scooter.

The Snow Scooter come in red or blue and when you use our money-off code SNOWFUN5 at the checkout they're a bargain at under £25.00.

“It slides like a sledge, but rides like a snowboard,” says Kate Malt at Handy Ideas

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Newsletter - Blogged | Strap-On Helmet-Cam | Clever Key-Clip | Moody Light | Ice Grippers |Gadget of the Month

"Hello Bobino" | Gadget of the month 

If you didn't get to see the Handy Ideas bi-monthly newsletter, we thought we'd blog it for you here...

Hi there, from all of us at Handy Ideas.

Before we say cheerio to cold old January we thought we’d give it a bit of a boost. To get us all warmed up we've got a calming mood lamp, and a pair of Nordic Ice Grippers, that fit snugly over your shoes. Just for fun, there's an ingenious helmet-cam to record yourself sledging down those snowy slopes and our gadget of the month, is a clever little handbag Key-Clip, so you'll never have to rummage for those keys again. 

Oh, and one more thing before we show you what’s new at Handy Ideas, don’t forget to pick up the money-off voucher at the bottom of the page. It’s just to say thanks...

Are you ready?  Good, let's take a look at what’s hot at Handy Ideas and we’ll see you next time...

MOOD LAMP

The Handy led mood-changer 

Get the atmosphere just right for Valentine’s Day with one of our remote controlled Mood Lamps.  

The energy efficient LED Colour-changer is also great for brightening up your living rooms in these dark evenings and bringing a bit of colour to the kids bedrooms.

Click for more and a great price too...

Stay safe and snug | £7.95

NORDIC ICE GRIPPERS
Stay safe on the snow and ice this winter with a pair of our clever Nordic Ice Grippers.

These ingenious Ice Grippers fit simply over your shoes and stay safely upright.  Hurry though because these little gems are selling-out fast!

Click here for more great colours.

STRAP-ON HELMET-CAM

Catch all the action with our new Handy Cam. Whether you're sledging, skateboarding, or want capture your Nerf-gun battle action you can with this all-action strap-on action-cam is for you.  Records audio and video at 30 frames a second straight onto your SD card...

Buy one now.

Clever Key-Clip | Only £3.50 

GADGET OF THE MONTH 

Key–Clip

The handy new Key-Clip from Bobino

Tired of rummaging for those keys? Never lose your keys in the bottom of your bag again with our clever Key-Clips.  Now in a choice of funky colours.

Click here to buy one now...

HERE'S YOUR HANDYCODE

As a valued customer of handy Ideas, here’s that money off voucher we promised you.  Just use  Code: HANDYSNOW at the checkout before the end of January.

Strap-on Head-Cam | Just £39.95

CONTACT & FEEDBACK

Before we go, we're always looking at ways to make shopping at Handy Ideas as easy as possible and we look forward to getting your feedback.  So, if you want to ask us anything about shopping at Handy ideas, have questions about our gifts and gadgets, or just want to tell us about gadgets and gizmos you like, please let us know, or leave a comment on the blog... 

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