Focus On: Helpful Gadgets 

• SpareOne Phone - This phone, from spareone.com, runs for 10 hours on a single AA battery. That makes it a must-have during power outages when there is no way to charge your phone. And, it's a great addition to your glove compartment in case you are ever stranded in your car.    

• Taso Mixing Bowl - Here is a dishwasher-safe bowl with a built-in digital scale allowing you to measure, mix and pour, all in one container. You can find it on escali.com.

• Timer Cap - No longer will you forget whether or not you took your medicine. This digital cap from rxtimercap.com, lets you know how many hours and minutes have passed since you last twisted it to open for your medication. Every time it's opened, it just resets itself.

• Dubbel Duffel - The Dubbel Duffel transforms into a bag twice its size and capacity, so you will have no trouble bringing home all those souvenirs. It fits perfectly under your in-flight seat at its original size. Then if necessary, it doubles in size from 11 to 22 inches high, but can still be used as a carry-on because it will fit in the overhead bin. Check it out at dubbelduffel.com.