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TOOLS+GADGETS

FXP HULA HOOP®
What’s that old saying: what is old is new again? Think back to your
childhood and remember all the fun you had with a Hula Hoop. A newer
version of the classic, plastic toy is back and this one can travel with you.
FXP Fitness has designed a hoop and DVD for adults to get an easy,
entertaining and shape-changing workout. The unit comes in 6 pieces
and snaps together within a minute. If you are traveling, take it with you
and turn your phone into a portable gym with the free app which is
loaded with 50 exercises that are fun and progressive that you can take
on the road and stay on track. Starter kit $49.95 www.fxpfitness.com

KINSA SMART STICK THERMOMETER
Taking a child’s temperature is not the easiest task in the world, but
today you can simply whip out your smart phone and get an accurate
read on body temp. The Kinsa Smart Stick Thermometer is a brilliant
device as you simply plug the device into the headphone jack of
your phone. Launch the app and within a matter of seconds your
temperature displays on the screen. Kinsa records fever, symptoms
and medications for each family member on your phone so you don’t
have to. Parents love that in-app tips guide them on when to take
extra precaution or head straight to a doctor. $20 www.kinsahealth.com

by Michael Garfield | www.hightechtexan.com

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JACKERY® LEAF
Battery power is everything. If you have no juice then you’ve got
a paperweight. As you prepare to travel this holiday season make
sure you have at least one backup battery for your smart devices.
Jackery has a large line of portable chargers and external batteries
to keep you going. My personal fave is the Leaf which doubles as
a battery and a protective case. Slip your iPhone® 6/6S into the
Leaf and you have 3200mAh at your disposal. It is Apple®-certified
and has a 3-color LED charging status indicator to let you know how
much power is left in the sleeve. $40 www.jackery.com