10 Kickstarters Worth Spending Your Hard-Earned Paycheck On
Ashley Macey
Ashley Macey
Ashley Macey is a lifestyle freelance writer who loves all things fitness, wellness, and creativity. When she's not exploring her home in the Pacific Northwest with her dog Max, you'll probably find her curled up with a good book and some hot tea. Follow her daily jaunts on Twitter.
Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve already become your own boss, one thing is certain: We work damn hard for our money. That’s why when it comes to spending our hard-earned paycheck, we don’t really want to invest in anything that we don’t absolutely love. So in an effort to invest more mindfully in products that bring us joy, we’re highlighting 10 Kickstarter and Indiegogo products that we deem worthy of our moola.
HEY
While Valentine’s Day might be over, we’re always in the mood for a little romance. This new wearable is perfect for folks in long-distance relationships, as it uses a unique technology to send your touch in the form of a gentle squeeze to your loved ones.Herbert
If you’ve always wanted to grow your own garden but are seriously lacking in patio space, this just might be the solution you’ve been dreaming of. Herbert is a hydroponic vertical garden that’s simple, clean and gives you delicious veggies in just four steps. Oh and did we mention that the technology is also used by NASA? Yeah, it’s pretty darn cool.MiiXR
Shakers are messy. Blenders are a hassle. Luckily, there’s MiiXR — a beautifully designed Vortex Mixer that allows you to blend your shakes easily and charge your phone at the same time. So go ahead, take that extra gym selfie!View this post on Instagram#Kickstarter shoot #behindthescenes #Vaquform #not3Dprinted
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PixlPlay
Our kiddos want to play with everything we treasure… including our expensive smartphones. This cool kid-friendly tech makes it easy for your kids to take pictures without you having to worry about if your phone case can withstand a destructive three year-old. Trust us — you’ll thank us later.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Slow Labs Co. (@slow_labs_co) on
AIR-INK
At the MIT Media Lab, innovators wanted to invent a device that can capture harmful air pollution and use it in a way that empowers creatives. So they created AIR-INK, a safe and refillable marker and screen printing ink made out of air pollution particulate matter.Fancy
Say goodbye to camera shake once and for all, folks! Fancy is an adorable and portable smartphone accessory that gives you up to eight hours of smooth video on-the-go.Ashley Macey
Ashley Macey is a lifestyle freelance writer who loves all things fitness, wellness, and creativity. When she's not exploring her home in the Pacific Northwest with her dog Max, you'll probably find her curled up with a good book and some hot tea. Follow her daily jaunts on Twitter.