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15 'Shark Tank' Products You Need In Your Life
Happy sponges, bed bug traps and adult sippy cups. There's a reason these products are famous.
With the holidays just around the corner, you're probably wondering what to buy your friends, family, coworkers and beyond. Luckily, "Shark Tank" products are always innovative and safe bets.
For those of you not familiar with the TV series, "Shark Tank" brings budding entrepreneurs before a panel of investors to present their product, idea or business. If the judges, aka the "sharks," think it has the potential to be successful, they'll offer to invest and make someone's dream come true.
Let's just say the sharks can smell a profitable product from a mile away. And what's more fun, now they're up for grabs. Here are 15 of the best things to ever come out of "Shark Tank."
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Beach picnics and lunches in the park are always a good time, but sometimes lugging a bulky blanket to and from your destination can be a real drag. The Monkey Mat is as plush and soft as any indoor blanket, but it folds up into a small, portable pouch, making it super convenient to throw in your bag. Plus, it's sand and water repellent!
If you've ever dropped your phone, your keys or your spare change into the abyss between your car seat and console, you know how impossible it can be to fish your belongings back out. That's why these simple gadgets are such life savers. Just place them in the seat gap, and you'll never lose items in your car again.
This isn't just any sponge — it's a magic scouring pad with a texture that completely changes as you adjust the water's temperature. If you really need to scrub, put it in cold water and it'll firm right up. You'll get serious scrubbing power without risking a single scratch. When you want a soft sponge, put your Scrub Daddy in warm water. It rinses clean after each use, doesn't hold an odor and can be put in the dishwasher.
Goverre Sippy Cup for Wine
This is the ultimate sippy cup for grownups, and it's great for any vino aficionado looking for an inconspicuous travel glass that keeps wine perfectly chilled.
Squatty Potty, The Original Bathroom Toilet Stool
If you're not using the Squatty Potty when you go No. 2, you're doing it wrong. Seriously, the Squatty Potty causes you to adjust your posture so you can eliminate waste in a quick, healthy manner. If you want to get things moving and keep them regular, make sure your bathroom's got a Squatty Potty.
BuggyBeds Bed Bug Glue Traps
No one wants to even think about bedbugs, but these glue traps can actually help prevent them. An attractant draws bedbugs into the glue, which traps them, so you can monitor your bed bug situation for up to six months before or after an infestation.
Himalayan Dog Chews
These 100 percent natural dog treats have just four ingredients: Yak and cow milk, salt and lime juice. Dogs love the taste, and humans love how long each chew lasts and keeps pups busy.
Spikeball - 3 Ball Set, Drawstring Bag & Rule Book
This game is fast, fun and can be whatever level of intensity you're up for. It's a 2- on-2 player game that describes itself as being "the result if volleyball and foursquare had a baby." It's a great activity that gets kids off the couch and can be a real workout for adults, too.
Guardian Bikes
These bikes have a patented SureStop brake system, which allows kids to stop faster. It also prevents head-over-handlebar accidents by allowing the front brake to work only when there's weight over the rear tire. They're lightweight, easy to handle and have been called the "world's safest kids bike."
Fizzics Original Portable Beer System
Don't you wish bottled beer at home could taste as good as draft beer from the bar? Well now it can, thanks to this genius drinking device. Simply place your beer inside the canister, insert the hose, close the lid and push the handle forward to pour while holding your glass at a 45-degree angle. Fizzics technology will pour your beer at the right pressure and speed to maintain maximum carbonation. It's easy to use, easy to clean and surprisingly affordable compared to similar devices on the market.
Seedsheets Garden Kits
Growing your own garden has never been simpler. With a Seedsheets kit, just plant your sheet (the work's already been done for you), water it and watch it grow. You can grow your own herbs, salad greens, cocktail additions and more.
Signal Vault RFID-Blocking Credit & Debit Card Protector
Hackers and thieves are no match for you when you've got a RFID-blocking card protector in your wallet. It makes any credit cards within its it's 10-millimeter e-field invisible to a card reader and fits in any wallet or money clip.
Simply Fit Board
Work your abs, legs and core with a twist on this simple but effective balancing board. It's lightweight, portable and stores away easily. Plus, each board comes with a user guide and workout DVD.
CitiKitty "As Seen on Shark Tank" Cat Toilet Training Kit
Is your cat a genius? Well, even if she's not MENSA-ready, you can still train her to use the toilet. This CitiKitty potty training kit is instinctually easy for felines to follow and comes with a guide, tip card and catnip.
Beard King - The Official Beard Bib
Bibs aren't just for babies, you know — big, bearded men need 'em just as much! The Beard Bib might look a little strange, but you'll be more than impressed with how much cleaner your bathroom is without all those hair clippings flying around.
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