6 Items to Simplify Your Life

Blooming brilliant: The groove in this plastic planter fits over the rail of your terrace or fence (or anything up to four inches wide).

To buy: $28, aplusrstore.com.

Featured June 2011

The only buzz at an outdoor shindig should come from the sangría. This five-inch trap lures pests with sugar and water so they won’t bug your guests.

To buy: $30, broadwaypanhandler.com.

Eliminate the hassle of removing sand after an afternoon of fun in the sun with this all-natural dry body wash mitt. Quickly wipe away sand from the skin; no water required.

To buy: $8, earthkissednatural.com.

Can’t find the time to hand-wash your delicate undergarments? Join the club. Toss this ball into the laundry machine with your next load to effortlessly and safely wash bras, underwear, hosiery, and more.

To buy: $14, comforthouse.com.

Even when you don’t have a hand to spare, you can still feed your youngsters while on the go. Simply add a nutritious snack to this clip-on tray and cup holder and attach to any stroller or car seat.

To buy: $13, babiesrus.com.

Capture a breathtaking shot while cruising the Caribbean and share it with your sister back home. Encourage your camp-bound daughter to send you pictures of her favorite hiking trails this summer. (Hey, it’s worth a try!) Brighten someone’s day with a postcard you’ve created using this app and a photo—either one you take with the app or a snap from your phone’s library or even Facebook.

To buy: The app is free and each postcard is $1, itunes.com.

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