Awesome Living

Hold the pickle, hold the lettuce, bathroom orders don’t upset us. These playful bars from Snows Cut Soaps look just like a real burger, stacking a not-all-beef patty, lettuce, and tomato between sesame seed buns, and finishing them off with a pickle. They don’t smell the part, though, instead packing a pleasant honey almond scent.

You’ll never work in the dark with this supremely bright LED light from Stanley. Its three heads combine to crank out 5000 lumens, or can be dimmed to 50%. The main light can be angled up or down, while the side units can rotate as well. It also packs a USB port and a 120VAC outlet on front, and it’s safe for damp locations.

Tired of struggling to get your grill or fire pit started? The RocketFire attaches to a small bottle of propane or MAP gas and converts it into a rapid firestarter. The 17″ long stainless steel wand has a tri-flame cone tip that starts fires quickly with its focused flame and up to 2000ºF of heat.

This unique wooden clock tells time using a hidden LED display behind its face, while a floating metal sphere orbits around its perimeter. In addition to a standard clock mode, it works as a timer or counts down to an important event. RGB or warm white LED backlighting give it an extra pop.

Olight’s very special flashlight features an artfully crafted body made from titanium with a swirling Damascus pattern. The palm-sized light has a 300-lumen maximum brightness, and its body has a double-helix knurled design which adds to its visual interest while providing grip. Limited to 2021 pieces.

This modern and minimal aluminum wallet keeps your cards organized and easily accessible inside two slide-out compartments. It holds up to 12 cards and has RFID blocking to protect your cards from being scanned. A special tray provides tap-and-go access for your most frequently used card. Save 20% in The Awesomer Shop.

This sturdy leash kit is designed to improve comfort for both you and your dog. Its steel or titanium carabiner can be used as a handgrip or hands-free on a belt loop, and its 360 collar clip spins smoothly and won’t pinch your fingers. The complete set includes a six-core rope-style leash that can handle even the strongest dogs.

Korin Design’s modern backpack has a structured, yet collapsible design, highlighted by a lockable main compartment with fold-out access. It also has padded laptop and tablet sections, streamlined side pockets with magnetic quick-access doors. An attachable toiletries pouch is also available.

Don’t you sometimes wish there was an “Undo” key for life’s mistakes? While this invention from Joel Creates doesn’t reverse any major tragedies, it is capable of un-toasting bread that you didn’t mean to toast. It’s more of a bread rehydrator than a toast time-travel machine though.

Give new life to any smooth surface with BLIK’s photorealistic woodgrain skin. This self-adhesive print can go onto desks, tables, bookshelves and more, giving them a natural look. They come in four sizes: 48″ x 24″, 60″ x 30″, 72″ x 36″, and 80″ x 30″. More Surface Skin designs here.

This duo of cocktail ingredient kits gives you all the mixers you need to make eight each of two kinds of old fashioneds – the first one combining black cherry, cherry bark vanilla bitters, and hickory smoke; and a unique rum-based version with espresso, chocolate, and orange flavors. Just add the whiskey + rum of your choice.

Estonian design shop Udrik’s playful metal stand provides the perfect place to store your over-the-ear headphones. Serving as both a work of modern art and a functional accessory, the powder-coated steel and oak stand resembles an abstract human who is happy to wear your cans when you’re not using them.

Rotary tool maker Dremel applies its experience with rapidly-spinning motors to a cleaning tool. The rechargeable Versa can clean the toughest jobs by spinning at up to 2200 rpm. Comes with pads for scrubbing, removing scuffs, non-scratch surfaces, and heavy-duty jobs.

Fall means cooler weather and wearing jackets and hoodies with more pockets. And if you’re wondering what to fill those pockets with, Everyday Carry has the buying guide for you. It’s filled with a dozen great items, including wallets, pocket knives, flashlights, pens, and more. We love those wallets made from recycled fire hose.

Bulova’s unique and substantial tabletop clock features an adjustable tripod stand that’s reminiscent of a telescope or surveyor’s equipment. It tells time in military 24-hour format, is made from solid hardwood and metal with a glass front, and features a glow-in-the dark face. Measures 11.25″ w x 22 to 29″ h.

Upgrade your bedroom’s style and comfort with these soft and cozy sheets made from a blend of microfiber and bamboo yarns. Available in full, queen, or king sizes in white, silver, ivory, sage, grey, aqua, or taupe. Grab a 6-piece set for a bargain price in The Awesomer Shop.

Dr. Bronner’s is best known for their invigorating liquid soaps, but after learning that many of the farmers sustainably growing palm oil for their products also grow cocoa, they teamed up with Swiss chocolatiers to create six yummy vegan bars incorporating 70% cocoa, coconut sugar, almonds, and hazelnuts.

Memobottle is expanding its plastic slimline bottle series to add stainless steel versions. The new bottles feature the same bag-friendly profiles and leakproof caps as their BPA-free plastic cousins and come in 8 oz., 16 oz., 20 oz. and 33 oz. sizes in either black or white matte finishes.

Keep in shape every day with this complete jump rope fitness system. The rope’s aluminum handles, double ball-bearing pivots, and quick-switch cable are designed for durability, and you can adjust the weight of the handles in seconds. The free Velites training app includes video tutorials and over 1000 training programs.

Celebrate your love for old-school cassette tapes with this useful desktop organizer caddy. Instead of magnetic recording tape, it holds sticky Scotch tape, and it’s got storage cubbies for pens, pencils, thumbtacks, or other small items. Available with a grey, blue, or pink label.

A while back, Shadow Foam built a custom-cut foam tool organizer for their Makita power tools. After moving to a new workshop, they built an upgraded version using their new and improved foam, and incorporating feedback from followers. You can purchase Shadow Foam for your own projects here.

MetMo’s unique pen features a precision-machined, dual-threaded body with a pair of nuts that can glide smoothly along its interleaved threading. Its design is perfect for fidgeters, offering a tactile grip and doubling as a desk toy. An optional hexagonal brass cover hides its threads. Available in aluminum or polished brass.

Amsler Knives makes this compact pry bar that’s a great addition to any keychain. Each one is handmade from titanium and makes quick work of wedging items apart or pulling small nails and staples. Available in a variety of colors, with or without a carbidized pry tip.