Awesome Living

Etsy store Candlelit Desserts makes candles and soaps that look like a variety of food. Its bestseller is this candle that not only looks but also smells like Froot Loops. The 14oz candle comes in a 6″ bowl and has a spoon embedded in it. Not part of a nutritious breakfast.

Add a cozy glow and warmth to any room with this steel and glass indoor fireplace. With a footprint of just 35.5″ x 18″, you can place it on a wood dining table or coffee table, and it burns clean bio-fuel, so no chimney is needed. Save 30% off the retail price in The Awesomer Shop.

Designed by Chad Los Banos for Boker Plus, this stubby pocket knife is small enough to go anywhere. It features a 1-7/8″ straight VG-10 steel blade, titanium scales with bead-blasted edges, a titanium clip. An ambidextrous thumb stud makes for quick and easy opening.

If you’re a believer in overkill, then you can’t just have an ordinary handheld flashlight. Fortunately for you, Everyday Carry has picked out some of the brightest flashlights you can buy, from the comparatively tame 7,400 lumen Noctigon K9.3 to the absolutely blinding 100,000 lumen Imalent MS18.

Give your home an explosive new look with one of these handmade hand grenade side tables from Reimagined Wood Shop. Their skeletonized design cuts down on weight while still offering rigidity. They’re cut from 0.72″ thick hardwood veneer plywood and come in 18″ tall and 24″ tall variants. Just don’t pull that pin.

You never know when you’ll be stuck in an emergency where you need to call for help. Whether you’re lost in the woods, or being attacked by a gang of thugs (or bears), this super-loud titanium whistle will draw attention to your precarious situation. Works in wet or dry environments, and is great on a keychain or lanyard.

This sleek, modern table light offers the voice capabilities of a standalone Amazon Alexa device. Its efficient LED lighting source can be programmed to change color temperature from cool to warm, and scheduled using a smartphone app. Save 55% in The Awesomer Shop.

Boker’s unique bolt-action pen is sculpted from patterned black and white Micarta composite, formed to provide an ergonomic grip. Its end cap, tip, and clip are made from titanium-coated aluminum. They also make a .50 cal pen from a matte aluminum.

This bargain pocket tool features a similar blade setup to a Swiss Army knife but comes packaged in a rectangular handle. Its functions include a pocket knife, spring-action scissors, can opener, bottle opener, nail file, Phillips and flat screwdrivers, and a SIM card tool. It also has a loop so you can hang it from your keychain.

Whether you’re working on your car, playing sports, toiling away on an assembly line, or just washing up alot, your hands are gonna take some serious abuse. Give your body’s most valuable tools the respite they deserve with Duke Cannon’s unscented lanolin salve to soothe and repair cracked, roughed-up skin.

Artist Alona Dudich runs a shop called Crazy Pillows. There, she specializes in handmade pillows that look like classic electronic instruments like the Roland TR-808 and SH-101, along with some playful original designs. She also makes pillows that resemble Technics turntables. They’re great gifts for musicians and DJs.

These tall green glasses from DOIY Design are modeled after the color and texture of a saguaro cactus (minus the prickly bits). They come in a set of four, and when stacked they form one tall plant, complete with those upwards-pointing arms. They also make a shorter version, though it’s currently sold out.

These lightweight waterproof LED lights are perfect for camping, outdoor dining, or hiking. They feature a solar panel on one side and can run for up to 24 hours on a full charge. Built-in handles make them easy to carry or hang. Save $8 on this two-pack with code LUCILUX8 in The Awesomer Shop.

This compact screwdriver set is perfect for working on electronics and other items with small screws. Its handle has a 30-tooth ratchet mechanism, and its magnetic tip accepts 1/4″ hex bits. The set comes with 20 precision bits, including slotted, Phillips, hex, and star. Available for a limited time from Touch of Modern.

For the 2021 virtual Tokyo Auto Salon, Nissan showed off its concept for a sweet office on wheels. Based on their NV350 Caravan, the Office Pod features a desk module that can extend outside its rear, providing fresh air and a view of the world while you sit and work. It also has a see-through floor and a rooftop relaxation area.

This compact aluminum cache is perfect for storing pills, mints, or even rolled-up cash. It’s made from food-safe anodized aluminum with a smooth black finish and has a secure screw-top lid. A great addition to any keychain.

These little desktop crabs are ready to hold your pens, business cards, eyeglasses, or even a steak knife in their pincers. Designed by Japanese artist Ahnitol, the crabs are available over on Etsy shop CrabCakes Crafts individually or in a set of four. They also sell a lobster with slightly larger claws.

Ready to hit the gym and get into shape? You need a good bag for carrying a change of clothes, shoes, and other athletic gear. Everyday Carry shares their top 10 picks for bags that offer features like separating clean and dirty laundry, water bottle storage, and shoe compartments. We really dig that King Kong Core35 Duffel.

Hide small items in plain sight with this fake book storage box. Designed to look like the parts manual from an old piece of industrial equipment, it’ll look great sitting alongside other mechanics’ books. It measures 7″ x 5.5″ x 1.8″ and is made from canvas, wrapped around MDF plywood, with a velvet-lined interior.

During the virtual CES 2021, Razer showed off their concept design for a truly immersive gaming system. It combines a haptic-feedback gaming chair with a wrap-around 60″ OLED display that can roll up and stow behind the seat when not in use. The distance between the gamer and the screen seems a bit close for us though.

Staying hydrated is critical for your health, whether you’re a fitness buff or not. Wherever you travel, a good water bottle is key for keeping your thirst quenched. Everyday Carry picked 10 of their favorite bottles, from collapsible thermoplastic models to stainless steel containers with great insulation.

Belarus-based leather shop Egor Store makes these handsome and functional rolls for storing pocket knives or other small tools. They come in various sizes, ranging from 6 pockets all the way up to 24 pockets, which we imagine would be quite heavy once full. Available in black, dark brown, or caramel.

A 64oz version of GrowlerWorks’ store-and-pour CO2 pressurized growler. It’s made from stainless steel, has a built-in handle, and its double-wall vacuum-insulated chamber can keep beer fresh for up to 2 weeks. It’s also great for storing and serving cocktails. Available in Tungsten Grey, Midnight Blue, and Chili Red.