If you’ve got a few cheeky eye wrinkles appearing and like myself can’t really get your head around the whole Botox thang - then check out these babies from Japan - I mean it couldn’t really be anywhere else could it. Simply wearing these ‘goggle-style’ glasses for 5 minutes every day will apparently improve the appearance of your face.  Will it? I mean *really* will it?

On the inside of the ‘Mejikara’ there are specially-designed ridges which massage and help your skin. It puts gentle pressure on the skin and pushes those sagging eyes back up to where they once were. But how do they stay up once you take the goggles off, that’s what I want to know?!

It might seem like another wacky Japanese invention but in fact the ‘Mejikara’ has been a bit of a sleeper hit, and I suppose it does beat injecting your face with poison! Do we love it or leave it?

Staycations are all the rage what with the recession and all, so if you’re planning a Bank Holiday weekend away glamping then check out these must have gadgets to make your little mini break even more enjoyable. 

 Logitech S715i portable speakers

Have tunes, will travel with the new Logitech Rechargeable Speaker S715i. It’s a portable iPod and iPhone speaker dock, ideal for setting the backing track to your weekend break. Whether it is the latest choonz from JLS, or something errr better - this iPod dock has great sound quality and is easy to transport. 

Expected to be available in the UK in all major retailers from August. Price £149

Ploo

We all have to drop the kids off at the pool sometimes, apart from ladies of course. But at least when you’re enjoying your camp fest this handy PLOO makes it slightly more bearable when you need two-sies. This lightweight loo is basically a portable cardboard toilet and is ideal for camping. Easy to use, it comes with 10 biodegradable *errrr* poo poo bags and a handy shoulder carrier!

Available from www.firebox.com Price around £15

The Mio V505 

 The revolutionary Mio Navman Spirit V505 is the perfect travel companion for any self respecting gadgeteer. Its wide-screen design and industry-leading navigation will get you to your desired destination safely, and in the shortest possible time. It also comes with integrated Freeview TV, so you can even enjoy the X factor in the great outdoors with a nice glass of rosé.

Available from: www.mio.com Price from £169.99

Draper 45943 3 LED Waterproof Wind Up Torch

I love torches nearly as much as I love maps! Even tho’ it’s an oldie it’s still a goodie for any camper, even if it’s just for a late trip to the Ploo! This nifty little device from Draper has it all, the light, the waterproof casing, and if you leave your solar power charger at home it even has a handy wind up mechanism so not batteries needed! Price around £10

Solar Powered Camp Shower

Camping no longer has to mean living in squalor for days on end surrounded by baby wipes, you can now get shiny and clean with this handy solar powered shower! For that ‘home from home’ experience… sort of… invest a little, and gain a lot from this portable shower facility.

Available from www.filthyfox.co.uk Price: £4.99

Check out the i-Con, the world’s first bed designed to work with your iPad. Not sure if it looks pretty funky or just a bit wrong! It has four fully enclosed speakers, a 250 watt amplifier and two docking stations for his and hers iPads, sweet. It’s made by Hollandia International and you can get it in over 200 colours so can tailor it to your room. We don’t have word on pricing yet but watch this space. Like it or lump it? I’m not sure about this one…

Creating the right environment is essential when we all get home and need to relax and unwind and we are loving the i.relax All Senses Aroma Diffuser for doing just that. It creates a naturally tranquil environment and makes you feel calm and chilled.

It has been developed using advanced ultrasonic technology and uses three holistic therapies, aroma therapy, light therapy and sound therapy, to relax the mind and body. It incorporates a variety of light colours that are known to affect mood and can be used individually or in sequence. There are also five sounds of nature, to help improve concentration or improve sleep. The inbuilt alarm clock and timer functions mean you can wake up invigorated by your favourite essential oil, arrive home to a scent of calm or even fall asleep to a restful aroma. Zzzzzzzzz…

For more details check out http://www.oregonscientific.co.uk/ Price £99.99

Features
 

• Timer function
• Automatic safety switch
• Digital clock with alarm
• Infrared remote control
• AC/DC adaptor
• Advanced ultrasonic vapour-diffusing technology
• Light therapy function
- 7 different light options
• Sound therapy function
- 4 different sound options

If you have a baba and an iPhone then this fab ‘app’ is definitely worth a try.

No need to buy separate equipment to monitor your baby whilst they’re sleeping as this application turns your IPhone into a baby monitor, sending both video and audio direct to your phone wherever you may be.

There are no worries about range, like with a regular baby monitor, as it is all digital, so if you’ve managed to get a babysitter and you’re out and about you can still see and hear everything your little darling is doing or you could maybe have a glass of wine and try and relax?!

The only extra equipment you need is a camera so you could use your own or if not the Apple store has one to offer which is small, mobile and wireless.

The Baby Safe Monitor app is comparable to premium baby monitors on the market but is a third of the price. It is available from the Apple ITunes Store for £22.99.

For further details check out www.apple.com/uk/iTunes

Features

• Easy and fast installation
• Digital monitoring eliminating all static noise common to baby monitors
• 10 digit hexadecimal Pin number with 64 bit encryption security so no one else can log in
• Excellent quality video of baby
• Two way audio enabling you to hear everything and speak to anyone looking after your baby live
• Infrared low Lux night monitoring (minimum illumination: 0.5Lux @ F2.0)
• Pan and tilt camera movement controlled from iPhone
• Take snap shot photos anytime and save to your photos
• Record by movement sensor option
• Sound muting option both ways
• Personalized settings
• Free future upgrades
• Lifetime support