Modern devices and gadgets. Gadgets and devices. Set “Forgotten Iron” from Brenin
Fantasies about a smart home, which significantly simplifies a person’s life and makes it more comfortable, are gradually turning into reality. If you philosophize and reflect a little, you can come to the conclusion that a smart home is an entire system guided by artificial intelligence. She does everything herself, all the elements in her are interconnected. This is not offered to us yet, but you can already simplify your life - smart gadgets for the home come to the rescue. They allow you to increase the safety of your home, save energy and water, provide the most comfortable conditions for rest and living, and adapt to the requirements of the owners. This topic is so vast that one could write an entire encyclopedia. We will focus only on the most interesting gadgets.
Xiaomi Small Square Smart Camera
A small camera, which is a cube with a side of 5 cm. It shoots with FullHD resolution, viewing angle of 110 degrees. In addition to the fact that this gadget will provide hidden video surveillance, it is also equipped with carbon monoxide and smoke sensors, in which case it will report a danger. This assistant costs about 1800 rubles.
Netatmo Welcome
A small, nice camera is installed near the front door and allows you to view streaming video using your smartphone and be aware of what is happening at home at that very moment. The device has a slot for memory cards, so everything captured can be seen later. The main feature of the device is face recognition technology. As soon as someone in the household comes home, the camera will send a notification to your smartphone. A message will also be sent if the camera detects someone else.
Arlo
The tiny camera is equipped with a motion sensor and night vision mode. Everything that happens at home can be monitored remotely using a smartphone, but the most interesting thing is that you can combine up to four of these miniature cameras into one system to ensure complete control over your home. A special application will allow you to view images from all cameras at once - you will get a full-fledged observation point.
Cocoon
This camera is easy to hide somewhere on a shelf. It’s small and won’t be conspicuous, but it will provide monitoring of almost the entire apartment. The gadget not only films, but also picks up all sounds. If the camera detects anything strange, the owner will receive a message. A notification will also come if someone turns off the device.
Lockitron Bolt
Strong doors and secure locks protect the safety of your home. One of the most popular smart locks is Lockitron Bolt. The gadget operates based on Bluetooth. Only the owner of the apartment, as well as his friends and relatives to whom he has given access rights, will be able to open the lock. When someone enters or leaves, you will receive an alert on your smartphone.
Smart gadgets and the weather at home
Alima Air Monitor
The device determines the humidity and air quality in the house and detects the presence of harmful substances. If there is too much microbial dust, the device will send a report to your mobile phone. A similar thing is useful in a home where there are small children and people suffering from diseases related to the respiratory system.
Nest
A smart thermostat takes full responsibility for the home microclimate. The gadget interacts with the climate systems in the apartment, allows you to maintain the optimal temperature, it remembers the daily routine, and can switch to saving mode when no one is home. In addition to temperature, it measures humidity, and when the readings are critical, it sends a notification to your smartphone. You can now control the weather in your home remotely. For example, a couple of hours before arriving home, you can turn on the heating.
AWAIR
This is a smart sensor that, despite its compactness, allows you to monitor a lot of microclimate parameters: temperature, humidity, dust content, carbon dioxide and toxic substances. The summary is sent to the smartphone along with possible solutions to the problems.
Smart plumbing
Shower Nebia
Special shower fixtures from Nebia can significantly save water. The thing is that the devices break the flow of water into a mass of small drops. You can now shower, relax and wash yourself using much less water. This means, at a minimum, lower bills, and, at a maximum, caring for the planet and its resources.
Liquid soap dispenser KSITEX
Now we will save liquid soap and time spent washing our hands. The dispenser resembles a regular faucet, is installed on the sink and can be used in public places. All you have to do is raise your hand, and the sensor will instantly respond and give the command to serve a portion of liquid soap. Everything is extremely simple, fast and very hygienic. The soap portion can be customized, the dispenser is powered from the mains, consumes minimal energy (0.4 W in standby mode and 1.2 W in operating mode), you can order the device on the website.
Smart lamps
Smart Change
An energy-saving light bulb that looks little different from its ordinary, non-smart counterparts. Its main feature is that after a power outage it can work for several more hours - an excellent option for cottages and areas with power outages.
Xiaomi Yeelight
The company produces lamps with white light, and variable temperature and color. Brightness, color, temperature can be adjusted using a smartphone. You can remember several of your own modes or activate built-in special effects, such as dawn imitation, candle effect, or just cute blinking.
Philips Hue
You can choose one of 16 million shades for the lamp, create unique lighting in your home, group up to 50 of these bulbs and control the lighting of your entire home with just one swipe of your finger.
A few more smart gadgets
SensorWake Smart Alarm Clock
An experiment was conducted that showed that a person can wake up not only from sound or touch, but also from smell. It is this fact that underlies the functioning of a smart alarm clock. You set the wake-up time, and a couple of minutes before this, the gadget fills the room with the aroma of coffee, chocolate or sea surf. The aroma molecules are contained in special capsules, which are enough for 30 awakenings. You can also set a calm melody. Waking up will no longer be stressful. In addition, the gadget shows the air temperature and looks very stylish.
Smart alarm clock "Dawn" Dadget
The action of this alarm clock is based on a slightly different principle. A few minutes before the set time, the backlight on the gadget turns on and gradually becomes more intense. The body reacts to light, the content of a number of hormones changes and awakening occurs - this is an imitation of dawn, which occurs too late in winter.
Robot Hobot-268
This device can eliminate the need to periodically wash windows. If there are a lot of them in the apartment, then the saving of time and effort is significant. The device is held on the surface using a vacuum pump, and the accuracy of its movements is ensured by a laser sensor. Surface cleaning is carried out using dry and wet methods. You can wash windows with any type of glass in this way; the robot is also suitable for cleaning tiles.
Set “Forgotten Iron” from Brenin
If you have ever returned home to check if you turned off the iron, then this set of gadgets will come in handy. You need to place a MotionSense motion sensor near the ironing board, and install an EasySwitch smart socket on the regular outlet where you plug in the iron. A couple of seconds of settings in the application, and the iron will turn off when no one is near the ironing board. How long it will take from the last movement until the outlet turns off is up to you to decide.
Initially created as something exclusive and extremely expensive, today many electronic devices and gadgets have already become part of our everyday life. Every modern person has a smartphone, a computer or laptop, an electric kettle, a microwave oven and other equipment that in the past seemed something incredible. However, progress does not stand still, and developers never tire of surprising consumers with interesting inventions that previously could only be seen in science fiction films.
One of the main directions of modern technologies has become the concept of a smart home, which implies the intellectualization of basic things for the home and beyond. Therefore, now among the gadgets in the electronics store you can find a smart socket, a smart lock for the front door, a smart toothbrush and much more. These devices are not only unusual, but also very useful. Controlled through mobile applications from anywhere in the world, they significantly save their owner’s time and allow them to control the house remotely. At the same time, unlike their non-intelligent predecessors, such gadgets are often capable of performing additional functions and creating a special futuristic comfort.
Unusual devices, which have no analogues and never existed, are even more diverse and interesting. Some of them are intended solely for entertainment and decoration and can be an excellent gift for those who like to surround themselves and loved ones with aesthetics and beauty. Others solve vital problems, help you instantly find what is missing, feel confident in any situation and be in good shape. Probably the most useful of these gadgets will soon be on par with the devices we are already familiar with or even replace some of them.
However, finding out how effective and necessary a device is before purchasing is not always easy. After all, new technological toys for children, unexpected solutions for the home, devices that monitor the owner’s health, and unusual innovations for optimizing time and living space appear almost every day. Moreover, each developer naturally calls his creation unique and in demand. We studied the characteristic properties of original gadgets of different categories and chose the most useful ones for the user. Therefore, the rating included only innovations that can significantly improve life and bring something new to it.
Unusual gadgets up to 1000 rubles.
3 USB fan
A budget way to cool your laptop
Average price: 450 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.0
The review of interesting gadgets opens with an unusual compact fan, for the operation of which you do not need to look for a free outlet. By connecting it to one of the many USB ports on a computer or laptop, it is easy not only to somewhat cool down a device that has warmed up from prolonged use, but also to enjoy the coolness and fresh air. A USB fan can consist of three blades and resemble a windmill or be a miniature of a regular fan. In both cases, it looks quite unusual and impressive, making it an original and inexpensive gift.
Comparing itself to a large fan with its low noise level and low power consumption, the gadget is suitable for both fun and work. However, it is usually small enough to fit into a laptop bag or even a pocket. Therefore, the mini fan is easy to take with you to the office or on a trip.
2 Electronic measuring spoon - scales
Useful gadget for the kitchen
Average price: 470 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.4
An electronic spoon with a built-in LCD display will definitely appeal to anyone who needs extreme precision when weighing bulk or liquid substances. A simple but useful gadget is recommended primarily for the kitchen. Weight measurements accurate to one milligram and the ability to store the desired values in the spoon's memory allow you to strictly follow the recipe even when adding spices. The gadget can also be used for dosing medications, because here accuracy is more important than ever.
This unusual spoon is very practical. Thanks to battery power and a fairly simple design, such devices are durable. Many, among other things, are equipped with a special indicator so that the user knows in advance about the low charge level. In addition, some gadgets are quite economical thanks to the auto-off feature, which allows the spoon to turn itself off when not in use.
1 Coffee Spice Pen
Drawings on coffee and cocktails
Average price: 800 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.6
The leader of the TOP of inexpensive, interesting kitchen appliances is the universal pen for drawing with spices. Thanks to its ease of use and limitless scope for creativity, the gadget is rapidly gaining popularity.
The main area of application of the new 2017 product is considered to be drawings on coffee foam, the inks for which are usually cinnamon, cocoa and vanilla. A pen is no less useful when decorating a milkshake. However, its possibilities do not end there. Often, savvy mothers use a gadget to draw funny cartoons on porridge for children to teach them to eat healthy. Also, an unusual handle will help you beautifully decorate baked goods and even the main dish. After all, any bulk spices are suitable. It’s easy to decorate a drink or dessert - just press a button and draw as with a regular pen. Even a child can handle this, and he probably won’t refuse to make a pattern on ice cream or a pancake.
The best gadgets under 3000 rubles.
3 Electronic piggy bank ATM
The best device for the thrifty
Average price: 1,500 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.4
An electronic piggy bank with a money counting function is a universal gadget that will be an unusual gift both for men who like to save money for important purposes at home, and for children who are just learning to handle money. A smart piggy bank, made in the form of an ATM, will definitely amuse an adult, and teach a child how to use an important device. After all, the principle of operation of the piggy bank is absolutely the same.
The gadget comes with a special plastic card, which is necessary for depositing and withdrawing money, as well as additional operations. The piggy bank accepts not only bills, but also coins, which are stored in a separate compartment. In this case, the mini-ATM automatically detects the deposited amount and displays it on the screen. You can also use your card to request your balance and see how much you have accumulated. Often such piggy banks are equipped with a calculator, alarm clock, clock and other useful functions.
2 Smart plug
A useful gadget for the forgetful
Average price: 2,990 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.6
The smart socket has become one of the most unusual and useful solutions for the home. Unlike a regular outlet, the gadget turns on and off by command from a smartphone. Thanks to this invention, the problem of an iron not being turned off will disappear into oblivion. After all, now, if you forget to turn off the device, you can simply turn off the power through the application, even when you are away from home. You can easily turn on any device before returning, for example, a kettle or heater, to remotely boil water or warm up the apartment.
At the same time, the gadget helps save energy. You can set your smart plug to turn on and off automatically at a specified time or under certain conditions. This will allow you to better control your electricity consumption. There are two types of smart sockets: those installed in a socket box and modules inserted into a standard socket. The former are almost indistinguishable from ordinary ones, but the latter are easier to install.
1 3D pen
An unusual gadget for creativity
Average price: 2,990 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.7
The first place among unusual devices costing less than 3,000 rubles goes to a futuristic gadget for creativity. Allowing you to create three-dimensional drawings right in the air, a 3D pen will be a good gift for both children and adults. With its help, the child will come up with new toys for himself, draw three-dimensional superheroes, flowers and everything else his heart desires. Adults can create interesting items for the home: fruit bowls, figurines, ring stands and much more.
3D pens are divided into “cold” and “hot”. The first paint with instantly hardening resins known as photopolymers. Gadgets of this type do not contain heating elements, so they are completely safe and suitable for even the smallest artists. “Hot” 3D pens use a plastic filament as ink, which heats up to 240 degrees inside the device. Therefore, it is important to follow safety rules when drawing.
Useful devices up to 5000 rub.
3 Ultrasonic diffuser
An unusual gadget for fresh air
Average price: 3,400 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.0
Ultrasonic air freshener provides freshness and a pleasant aroma in your home. At the same time, gadgets of this type often delight with a stylish design, making them an unusual decoration for the kitchen, living room or bedroom. The most popular models are even equipped with a beautiful backlight that shimmers in different colors, so the device can simultaneously function as a night light. Some diffusers also have a built-in electronic clock.
To enjoy a pleasant aroma, you just need to plug in the device, choose your favorite essential oil and add just a few drops and a little water. In most cases, this is enough for the whole day. The gadget can be used not only indoors. There are many ultrasonic diffusers designed specifically for the car. Unlike the home version, the car air freshener works not from a power outlet, but from a cigarette lighter, which is very practical.
2 GPS tracker for dogs and cats
The most useful gadget for pet owners
Average price: 4,850 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9
The second place in unusualness, but not in importance, is occupied by a GPS beacon for pets - the most useful gadget for responsible owners. A dog or cat may get scared or get carried away by the chase and get lost. Sometimes searches throughout the city last for months without success. Thanks to the GPS tracker, it is easy to find a missing pet in a couple of minutes using an application that will show the location of the animal on the map and track its path.
Mastering an interesting device does not require much effort. Register a beacon online or via SMS in a couple of minutes and receive a personal tracking link. Attach the gadget to your dog's collar. In some cases, the beacon is already built into the collar. Then all that remains is to put it on the dog. By connecting to GPS, nearby cell towers or Wifi, the device will be able to send data to the owner about all the movements of the animal. The main thing is not to forget to charge the device on time.
1 Wireless charging
Best smartphone accessory
Average price: 4,990 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9
A useful gadget for charging a smartphone can amaze the imagination. It allows you to charge your device’s battery without wasting time searching for a cable and a free outlet. No more tangling with cords or worrying that the paint around the connector will quickly rub off due to the cable connection. It is enough to place the device on the surface of the gadget.
Chargers that support Qi are universal and fit any smartphone with a built-in Qi sensor. But so far the technology is found mainly in flagships: iPhone, Samsung, LG and so on. However, you can purchase a special film or antenna that will allow you to charge any device wirelessly.
The principle of innovation is simple. During operation, an electric field of up to a centimeter appears on the surface of the gadget, charging the smartphone through direct contact. The best representatives of the class will also fill the battery through the case. At the same time, there are chargers for both home and car.
3 Smart jump rope
Useful device for women
Average price: 5,100 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.7
A smart jump rope will be a real godsend for any fashionista who carefully monitors her figure and her health. A useful gadget for women counts jumps and, thanks to powerful built-in LEDs, shows the result right in the air. If you download a special application to your smartphone, your workouts will be even more interesting. By setting goals, receiving recommendations and winning awards, the user can share their achievements and compete with friends.
At the same time, the unusual jump rope counts the calories burned and determines the general condition of the body. Among other things, the advantage of the device over a simple jump rope is its original design and a wide selection of exquisite colors. Therefore, the gadget not only helps to maintain excellent shape, but also looks very impressive, adding zest to the owner’s style.
2 Smart toothbrush
Unusual gadget for children
Average price: 9,000 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8
The developers decided to help those who can’t teach their baby to brush their teeth, and they invented an unusual and very useful gadget. Smart toothbrush for children - an electronic toothbrush that connects to a smartphone via Bluetooth. Equipped with special sensors, the smart brush analyzes the process of brushing your teeth and transmits information to the application on your smartphone. Parents just need to look at the saved data to find out how long the child brushed their teeth and how well they did it. The app also gives tips and shows you missed areas.
To involve the child in the process, apps often offer games associated with the toothbrush, which makes brushing fun for children. The brush becomes a joystick, and while brushing your teeth, the baby guides a pirate collecting coins or kills germs on the smartphone screen. Moreover, most brushes are equipped with an indicator that controls the pressure applied, and sometimes with melodies.
1 Programmable interactive robot toy
Best modern toy
Average price: 8,400 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9
First place among the best unusual gadgets in the middle price segment goes to programmable interactive robots. What distinguishes them from electronic toys of the previous generation, first of all, is the possibility of a kind of dialogue between the device and the user. The robots move freely and respond to the small user’s gestures. Some gadgets recognize speech, listen to commands or sing, tell stories, offer to play or dance.
Most of them are programmed through a free mobile application or the included remote control. The most interesting are the latest gadgets that can express emotions. Some of them are full of character. It’s easy to make a toy happy by playing with it, or make it angry by pulling its tail or ears. At the same time, it may not look like a robot, but like a pet, for example, a dog. This toy is useful for children dreaming of a puppy. She will teach you how to properly handle animals.
Original gadgets up to 20,000 rubles.
3 Smart lock
Future technology
Average price: 14,990 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.6
The electronic lock is considered one of the most promising trends in the smart home concept. Some variations of the gadget are suitable for the kitchen, bathroom and even glass sideboards, but the main purpose of this useful innovation is to optimize the security of the front door. Thanks to a smart lock, getting into your own home is now very easy.
The gadget connects via Bluetooth to the owner’s smartphone, remembers it and reacts like a key. Some smart locks have apps that allow you to fully control the lock and easily share the key with family members, a babysitter, or friends. In this case, the owner of the lock can temporarily disable or remove the key of any user from the system. In addition, interesting future technology will allow you to open the lock remotely, for example, while lying on the sofa. For those who do not want to master the application, the gadget is also suitable, since most models come with a special key fob.
2 Car monitor
The best gadget for a car
Average price: 11,500 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8
It's no secret that the best gift for a car enthusiast is an interesting gadget for the car. Every driver has most of the necessary devices and will surprise no one. But there are also unusual devices that not everyone knows about. These also include car monitors, which are useful for those who are constantly on the go. The gadget will be especially useful for families with children. After all, watching their favorite cartoon, kids do not distract the driver.
Car monitors are divided into two types: ceiling monitors and headrest monitors. The ceiling type of gadget is mounted in the ceiling. It is quite thin, so when closed it is almost invisible. The headrest monitor is not inferior to it in practicality. Simply put the cover on the seat in front, and the monitor is ready for use. Usually all gadgets support an SD or USB memory card. However, DVD discs are read primarily by headrest monitors. They also often come equipped with games and a headphone output.
1 Robot vacuum cleaner
The most useful device for the home
Average price: RUB 19,990.
Rating (2019): 5.0
A robot vacuum cleaner can easily be called the most useful and necessary gadget for the home. We are all used to spending hours vacuuming and mopping to keep our floors clean. But now this difficult work can be entrusted almost entirely to innovation. Many robot vacuum cleaners are capable of interacting with a special mobile application, thanks to which the user programs the gadget’s route around the apartment. By marking places where you don’t need to vacuum or where the device simply cannot pass as an obstacle, you can save the cleaning map for future use.
Most smart vacuum cleaners only perform dry cleaning. Some, usually the most expensive models, can even clean the floor. It is also easy to find gadgets equipped with an ultraviolet lamp that allows you to disinfect any surface. Often models also support programming by days of the week, time, or local cleaning in a given area.
Innovations worth more than 20,000 rubles.
3 Coffee printer
An unusual gadget for coffee lovers
Average price: 66,000 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.5
Apart from a coffee machine, the most useful gadget for a coffee lover's kitchen is undoubtedly a coffee printer, which allows you to print original pictures on the foam of the aromatic drink. Of course, some craftsmen manage to create inscriptions and simple drawings using less expensive devices, but only a coffee printer can recreate a photograph or ornate design with amazing accuracy.
At the same time, the gadget not only offers preset templates, but also prints images from a smartphone, tablet or computer. In addition to coffee, cake, milkshake and other desserts are also suitable for printing. Different models use different inks. The most popular ones include food coloring, chocolate and even natural coffee bean extract. The latter is not only environmentally friendly, but also costs several times less than its analogues.
2 Smart watches
The best gadget for men
Average price: 22,000 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.6
There are quite a few smartwatches for both men and women. However, it is men who traditionally attach special importance to them. After all, a stylish watch can not only decorate and enrich the owner’s image, but also emphasize his status. Smartwatches that successfully combine premium design and innovation cope best with this task, and are therefore considered the best gift for a man.
The functions of gadgets are as varied as their cost. However, all of them not only show the time, measure the pulse and determine the owner’s location, but also notify about incoming calls and SMS from the linked smartphone. The best of them allow you to answer calls, messages and even e-mails without taking your smartphone out of your pocket, show the weather and social network alerts, and support a number of additional applications and features, including NFC. Therefore, you can even pay for purchases in a store using the gadget.
1 Electric board
The best portable e-transport
Average price: 26,000 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8
Stylish and powerful, the electric board is also a very useful gadget that is suitable not only for entertainment, but also for commuting to school or work. It is not surprising that it is one of the most desired gifts for both children and men and women. Operating an electric board does not require any driver's license or other documents, although it can be called a full-fledged vehicle. Even the most low-power representatives reach speeds of about 15 kilometers per hour. On average, boards easily accelerate to 30 - 40 kilometers per hour, allowing you to get to your destination with a breeze.
Unlike most modern cars, an electric board runs on electricity. Charging the gadget is no more difficult than a regular smartphone. A special cord included in the kit, a socket and a couple of watches are all you need to fully charge the battery.
Gadgets - technical devices for completely different purposes - are man's best friends. According to statistics, for every person living on Earth there are at least three technical devices, that is, useful gadgets. Being completely different and intended for different purposes (watches and phones, docking stations and microphones, projectors and miniature robots), gadgets significantly make the life of a person living in high-tech style easier and do not let him get bored.
Today's Apple presentation was held under the slogan “It’s show time,” which can be translated as “Time for the show” or “Time for the show.” And the head of the company, Tim Cook, who came on stage, really had something to show. All week before its traditional spring presentation, Apple showed off new devices. We saw updated iPad Air and AirPods with a wireless charging case. This time there was no announcement of new gadgets. The whole atmosphere of the event was related to new applications and services. Among them: a new news aggregator, a new payment system, a new gaming service, as well as Apple TV+. But first things first.
Many wearable device creators often turn to crowdfunding platforms as it is one of the fastest ways to raise investment for a cool new product. Moreover, not only foreign, but also domestic developers have succeeded in crowdfunding: for example, the creators of the Healbe GoBe smart fitness bracelet managed to raise more than a million dollars for the release of their device with the initially requested amount of 100 thousand dollars.
And the houses continually surprise even the most inveterate skeptics. Accessories and appliances have ceased to have a purely decorative function and have turned into irreplaceable functional assistants. The variety of gadgets is surprising and every year brings new discoveries in this field. They perform the function of those little wizards who help create the “smart home” so desired by modern people. There is no longer any need to spend a lot of time on activities that only require a minute. Thanks to the fact that science strives to simplify life for everyone, gadgets are being improved and currently cover all areas of human activity.
Gadgets for the kitchen and home
Gadgets for the kitchen and home are being distributed so actively that many buyers simply do not have time to understand what their functionality is and how useful they are. This is why some underrated devices simply disappear into oblivion. And this is sad, because every new product is aimed at helping people, everyone can find something interesting and useful for themselves in the world of gadgets. No matter how skeptical one may be about some modern discoveries, no one can deny the fact that they have forever changed our lives and are gradually changing it every year.
Advantages
Many modern devices that are extremely popular were rejected by customers at the time of their inception. Modern devices are amazing in their variety, which is why it is very important to find one that will really become an assistant and will not gather dust on the shelf. First of all, it is worth noting the many advantages of gadgets:
- They are at times and cleaning. Now every housewife can relax and delegate part of her work to special devices.
- Many kitchen devices help you prepare dishes of any complexity at home.
- With the help of gadgets, routine household chores are simplified and there is no longer a need to spend a lot of time and effort on cleaning and cooking.
- Gadgets decorate everyday life; they not only make life easier, but also help create an incredible atmosphere in any life situation, be it a holiday or just watching a movie at home.
- Many devices have a low price, while performing many useful functions, which makes them indispensable.
- Many devices are not only functional, but also very attractive in appearance. Thanks to this, they perfectly complement the home environment.
- Original gadgets for the kitchen or home can be a pleasant gift.
