Best invention EVER

[LaraK]

Not the phone or penicillian or anything...but what is the best thing that makes your life easier.

This was inspired by a discussion on another thread where we were talking about the Swiffer Wet Jet...what a fantastic invention!

So which gadgets, gizmos and whoseawhatsits do you like?

 

[MontanaZoo]

Roomba
Tivo

 

[freckles and boo]

My kid's weighted vest and her weighted blanket. I don't know who figured that out, but that person is a genius.

 

[Ohiodislover]

Dvr

 

[Mahnahmahnah]

I also agree with Tivo

Mr. Clean Magic Erasers

Feetie pajammies with the flap opening at the toes

 

[DisneyKT]

My kid's weighted vest and her weighted blanket.* I don't know who figured that out, but that person is a genius.

Could you tell what a weighted blanked is?


The best thing for me is my Tempurpedic bed sounds strange. But it is so nice to sleep again...

 

[Piecey]

Right now, the lemonade that already has the sugar in it and has the line right on the cap for measuring.

I'm an easy-peasy kinda girl.

 

[MontanaZoo]

Oh I second the magic erasers, those things are genius.

And microfiber cloths...
and my parents would say that sleep number bed thing...

 

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

kevlar

 

[Tigger&Belle]

Roomba
Tivo

Also my cell phone, especially texting.

 

[holycow]

I was thinking this same thing this morning and I have to say in my house today it was the vacuum.

In the summer it is the air conditioner. I could probably mention a 100 other things too!

 

[imabrat]

A toilet.


Seriously, I'm not going out when it's 2 degrees out to use the bathroom. Everything'd freeze.



But for real, it'd have to be high speed wifi.

 

[freckles and boo]

Could you tell what a weighted blanked is?


The best thing for me is my Tempurpedic bed sounds strange. But it is so nice to sleep again...

Long, boring explanation -
A weighted blanket is a blanket that has a few pounds of plastic pellets sewn into it. A weighted vest has pockets with weights in them. My daughter is autistic and is constantly seeking sensory input. It is hard to explain but she is hyposensitive and needs lots more stimulation to "feel" anything. Otherwise she feels like she is constantly floating around like a helium balloon. Her vest helps her feel normal and grounded so she can function at school. Her blanket helps her stay in bed and fall asleep. We also use her blanket and vest to help her refocus at other times when she starts drifting.

I want a Tempurpedic mattress, too. Do they really get hot?

 

[MickeysMommy]

Lysol wipes
Contact Lenses

 

[loco4dis]

My car. I really dig driving. I often think, after quickly heading out somewhere 20 miles or so, how long that would have taken before the automobile. Cars are cool.

 

[Ohiodislover]

Long, boring explanation -
A weighted blanket is a blanket that has a few pounds of plastic pellets sewn into it. A weighted vest has pockets with weights in them. My daughter is autistic and is constantly seeking sensory input. It is hard to explain but she is hyposensitive and needs lots more stimulation to "feel" anything. Otherwise she feels like she is constantly floating around like a helium balloon. Her vest helps her feel normal and grounded so she can function at school. Her blanket helps her stay in bed and fall asleep. We also use her blanket and vest to help her refocus at other times when she starts drifting.

I want a Tempurpedic mattress, too. Do they really get hot?

Not boring at all--I find that truly amazing

 

[Bluestars]

I would have to say the best inventions ever are the laptop and a hot shower. I'm also very attached to my ipod touch. I even download movies onto it when I go on trips. Oh yeah, and the GPS.

 

[freckles and boo]

Not boring at all--I find that truly amazing

I agree! Dealing with those sensory issues helped her become verbal and a very high-functioning smartypants. Again, whoever figured that out has my eternal gratitude.

 

[sdarwkcabemanmy]

TiVo--never have to miss another episode of "Good Eats", "Jon and Kate + 8" or "Ugly Betty' ever again.
MP3 players--although I have a love/hate relationship with mine.
Wii and Wii Fit

 

[JR6ooo4]

Running water!

Mikeeee