Ever have trouble getting out of bed? Like that snooze button? Yeah so do we. But um….what if it cost you, say $11 dollars every time you hit that button? Would $100 get you out of bed? And what if that money is going to your nemesis organization? Psychological researchers have discovered how to get people out of bed. It’s done. They did it. The SnuzNLuz Alarm Clock wirelessly connects to your bank account, and to your least favorite organization – and donates whatever amount you set, each time you hit the snooze button. Just be sure any bed guests know what’s happening – you could end up funding the presidential race on your own. $40.

If you have a bike, the Vizalert Helmet radar/Laser Jammer Alert is essentially a head-up-display that attaches to your helmet, wirelessly receiving signals from a laser jammer and radar detector. Six small LEDs indicate different warnings, and motion detector turns the unit on when you pickup your helmet. Peripheral vision will take care of the rest, and this should save you enough to get your money back. Think of it as a long-term investment. $200.

Looking for some peace and quiet in that home theater? Happen to have a massage room or yoga room in the home? You might be looking for this. The Cell Phone Signal Jammer simply blocks signals to cell phones within 30 feet. While we’ve heard of it being used on morning commute trains, libraries and restaurants – we presume private use is likely best. Blocks GSM signals 850, 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz, but doesn’t block 3G – for that you’ll need this one which comes in a long range and short range model. Comes with battery adaptor, though unit is self contained. You can relax now. $166.

Something simple and nice for the bedside table in the house, or at the cabin. This deluxe clock radio has all the standard features, but is sleek and comes in dark walnut or “blonde.” Keep it simple for only $75.

So your cell phone is great, but sometimes it’s nice to get back to the basics. Sparkfun’s Rotary Phone makes that incredibly easy. Slipping your SIM card into this phone will transform it into your phone. You dial out, you get incoming calls, all on your cell phone card – but with a real phone (without the whistles of the cell..but this does have bells that ring). It is even portable and runs for 4-5 days on a charge. So put this on your desk, or even on your center console in your car (we’d love to see someone talking on this in traffic) and put your cell away for a while. Get ahold of something more substantial, for only $199.95.

No need for a new chimney. Radius Design’s sleek Wallflame can be installed on any wall, and runs on bio-ethanol meaning it is clean, and residue free. Add warmth, light, and great design to that wall for a decent price. Comes in a variety of finishes, and far less expensive than installing a fireplace. Only $1,000.

Alternative home energy is growing, and the Skystream Wind Turbine is now installed in some of the greenest homes in America, even the urban ones. Embrace that lower electric bill and grab one of your own. Unit is all inclusive, with built in inverter. It is quiet, clean, and doesn’t need a tornado to run. After the math, you do save money in the long run. Birds on the other hand…are a different story. Feed a pigeon lose a finger, install a rotating blade in the sky – you might lose a pigeon (don’t worry not the case). $9,000 includes installation.

So the car looks good, but it could be better. Sonus Detailing Clay is what the classic car shops use to give it that newly painted look. By removing tar, grease, road salts, and hard water deposits, the clay will leave your vehicle shiny – and like new. One bar will provide 3-4 applications. Not bad for only $20.

So what happens when you take beef that is grass fed on Hearst Ranch’s pastures, family farmed, high in heart-healthy Omega-3 acids, and just tastes fantastic? You get a company that can’t restock the shelves fast enough. Let’s Be Frank Hot Dogs are somewhat hard to come by, but if you can find them – you’ll want to try them. Great taste, sustainable farming, no hormones, no nitrates, even organic spices. The best. Click the link for ordering and markets that carry them.

Fletcher Chouinard shapes some of the strongest and most advanced surfboards available on the market. Made of epoxy, spruce and hemlock, these boards are nine times stronger than the average fiberglass board. The nose of the HP Longboard is made for walking it, and the tail is designed for easy movement. A great board for all levels. Custom sized. The best. Around $900.

Apple has done it again, and cheaply this time. For less than $100 you can now have wireless access to your printer and your music system. Hit play on your iTunes, and your home speakers come to life. Hide that printer wherever you want. The Airport Express Base Station acts as all this, and a strong router. This one is worth it. $99.

The Gibson Baldwin Conertmaster Mark II is music taken to a whole new level. This system can be included with any Chickering, Wurlitzer, or Baldwin piano to make it a fully functioning high-tech player piano. High-tech? Well it connects wirelessly to your home network and downloads software updates as well as songs. You can even schedule it to wake you up in the morning to Mozart, actually being played on your piano. That works.

Standard 41′s Big Boy may be the answer to your storage needs. Fully customizable for size, interior drawers or wine racks, wood and finish – you can be sure it fits in well wherever you put it. Simple and any way you like it. Can’t get better. Solid and Veneered wood, measures 81lx22dx44h. $4,600.

Add art, and functionality to your living room with a vintage movie light. Repoductions have recently become more popular, but this is the real thing, and re-wired for actual use (probably want to downscale any bulb that exceeds a few hundred watts, unless you plan on opening a casting call in your living room soon). A great addition, with an equally great backstory. $2,100 from Sonrisa.  BUY

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Smart? Very much so. This backlit, touchscreen thermostat from Honeywell is a well needed addition to your home, and for a small pricetag. Knows daylight savings, reminds you when to change air filters in your home, shows outdoor air temperature, even detaches from the wall so you can sit at your desk to program the schedule. Make your home more efficient with precise 7-day scheduling. Come home to the perfect temperature, and have it automatically shutoff in the middle of the night, to come back on before you wake up. You’ll never miss a beat, for only $154.