Kick boredom out of the bathroom!

Do you get bored while you pay the bathroom a visit? Don't worry, many people do! For a boredom-free bathroom visit with a mix of technology..here’s introducing the Pedestal Stand for iPad from CTA Digital! Entertainment at its best.

The Pedestal Stand is meant to aid your use of the Apple ipad while you do whatever you do in the toilet. Its made of chrome, has a heavy base (7.5 inches / 19 cm in diameter) to prevent toppling. 

The Pedestal Stand weighs 3.3kg minus the ipad.

It has a 10-inch (25 cm) bendable gooseneck stand that holds your iPad securely in place/position. 

 The neck is adjustable to any viewing angle and the stand reaches upto 81cm in height.

The toilet roll holder is optional and a replacement in the form of a cupholder is in progress.

For all those who want to kick the boredom out of the bathroom, the Pedestal Stand is the thing for you (of course plus an ipad if you don't have one).

Don't worry, the stand is compatible with the ipad 2 and iPad (3^rd gen and 4th gen) and goes for a mere Kenya Shillings 3,950/= online (minus shipping costs)!

A boredom free Bathroom!

Interesting trends on Apple, Blackberry and Android users.

So...what does your phone say about you? Recently, a study was conducted by a UK firm to compare the habits of Android, Apple and blackberry users concerning their relation to the holiday habits they exercised! Here are some of the interesting statistics that were found:

9% of visitors on traveling related websites were phone users of which:

• 69% are iPhone users
• 24% are Android Users
• 6% Blackberry users.

What does your destination say about you?

• Other than any other group, iPhone users love to shop and the most likely place they will visit is New York.
• Android and iPhone users love their tech more compared to Blackberry users and will definitely love to go to techno forward cities such as Tokyo.
• iPhone users are such cliche lovers and are ten times more likely to visit Paris ( The City of love) than Android and Blackberry users who ranked last.
• iPhone users are more likely to visit flirtatious cities such as Athens and risky gambling ones like Las Vegas because they are thrill lovers. Blackberry users however, love to play it very safe and will hardly visit destinations such as Afghanistan and Detroit.  
• Surprising enough, Blackberry users are more likely to be the big spenders: splashing out their money when it comes to very expensive holiday destinations.

Relationships on holiday?

• iPhone users are more likely to go away for a dirty weekend with their partner (51% chance), android users have a 47% likelihood while a blackberry user is the least likely to be enthusiastic about a getaway with their partner and are considered to be unlucky in love.
• It is more likely for a blackberry user to take their partner on a business trip with android users being last in this category.
• Also, a blackberry user is most likely to foot the bill on a date with an android user being least likely to do that. hmmm...

Work habits while on holiday?

• Blackberry users spend 38% more hours than other users searching for flights and holiday destinations during working hours.
• Blackberry and IPhone users are more likely to indulge in work related chores during their holidays than android users

The study also showed that while Android users are most likely to end up in the sack after a first date, blackberry users would rather sip on their beer.

How true is this survey?

Phone Cases that will drive you Crazy!!!!

A friend of mine sent me some beautiful iPhone case photos that i loved a bit too much. I therefore looked for more designs and inspiration. Some people may view them as being over the top but on the other hand, life is too short to have a boring phone case! ( I said that :-) ). The cases are actually functional since they act as protective barriers against scratches, falls, wear & tear and dust . You can get them to match with what your wearing, get them to go with your moods for the day or to match your boyfriend's outfit if your that kind of girl :-) . I stumbled upon some cool designs;  thought i would share them with you:

 and my personal favorite :-) ....

It is possible to customize your android phone case by yourself if you are feeling artsy. All you need is transparent or rubber cases that match the size of your phone. When using transparent cases, you can use paint (on the transparent case) to evoke a design you like or you can stick a picture/graphics/patterns/messages to it that you love/relate to. When using rubber cases, you can use spray adhesives to stick chunks of your old jewelry pieces, buttons and brooches in a design you find appealing. You can incorporate fabric as well by having to recycle old blanket pieces, tweed, leather and denim.
Otherwise, if you want them ready made, you can check at Mr. Price. They have iPhone and Blackberry cases that are absolutely beautiful.
Am on a project aiming to make one for myself. I will share it with you once i am through.

A Guide to choosing the Best sunscreen.

The heat is crazy. Personally, I avoid leaving the house between 11.00 am and 4.00 pm. Sunscreen is essential for everybody. But before blindly purchasing one, it is important to put in mind important guidelines concerning how to choose the best product for your skin.

• Ensure that it offers a broad spectrum of protection from both Ultraviolet-A (UVA) and Ultraviolet-B (UVB) rays. The difference between the two is that UVB radiation usually causes more of the sunburns whereas the UVA rays penetrate deeper and lead to premature aging of the skin and cancer.
• Take a good look at the ingredients present in the sunscreen. It would be wise to avoid those that have oxybenzone and Vitamin A. these chemicals will often act as toxins which can evoke cancer. One of the fastest ways to absorb toxins is through the skin therefore caution is important.
• A key factor that most people look at is the SPF value. SPF is the Sun Protection Factor. It ranges from 15, 30,45 up to 100+. normally, one will assume the higher the number, the more protection from the UVA rays. however, sun lotions which have higher SPF values of up to 100 can be harmful since they will often scatter and reflect the rays rather than deal with them in a linear fashion. in most instances, an SPF value of 30 will work sufficient enough. no need to blow money on higher SPF values which will require you to keep on reapplying from time to time for the best results.
• if your debating on getting a spray or a lotion, it is advisable to acquire lotion ; not only is it easy to apply, it also saves you from inhaling chemicals that are potentially dangerous.
• some products will be manufactured in the U.S while others will be manufactured within the European Union. since those manufactured in Europe are allowed to use more ingredients in the manufacturing process, they tend to offer better protection from the UVA and UVB rays in comparison to those made in the states.
• ensure that the bottle indicates that the product is water resistant. if it doesn't, then it probably isn't. this is important because it ensures that the sunscreen maintains its effectiveness especially if you plan to do exercises or swim.
• after making the purchase, it is wise that you apply it everyday whether it is sunny or not because even on cloudy days, UV rays can still penetrate through your skin.and if you are in the sun for a period longer than two hours, you should ensure you keep on reapplying it after 2 hours.

Personally, i use the Cyclax spf 45 suncreen and it works fine. I particularly love it because it is water resistant, anti-oxidant, has UVA/UVB rays protection and Aloe Vera as well. just perfect! you can check out sunscreens from brands such as Nivea, L'oreal, Mac, Vichy, Clinique, Olay and Aveeno.

Am so grateful that you stopped by!