Relaxing at the cottage can be surprisingly hard—it seems like there always something to do. Here are a few cutting-edge products that will make blissing out on the beach (or the dock or the deck) that much easier.
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10 products that will revolutionize the way you relax
Hydraulic log splitter
While relaxing with an axe in your hand isn’t such a good idea, this hydraulic log splitter can help take the stress out of chopping wood—and help you finish the job sooner so you can get back to that deck chair. $300 available here.
Cooler with built-in speakers/radio/MP3 player
Why juggle a separate cooler and speaker set-up when you can plop down your cooler, plug in your iPod, and sit back with the tunes playing. If you don’t have an iPod, the cooler, which has room for 18 cans, also has a built-in radio. $62.99 available here.
Whiskey stones
The only thing worse than not having any whiskey at all is having to get out of your comfy, comfy deck chair to get more ice, and then ending up with watery whiskey. Solve all those problems with these pre-chillable whiskey stones, which keep your drink cold without you having to lift a finger. $24.99 available here.
Spa in a box
Lounging in a hot tub is great, but the maintenance can be a pain. This portable gem inflates with the touch of a button, giving you more time to sit back and enjoy the bubbles. $985 available here.
Smart barbecue
This high-tech grill operates on voice command, and accesses an online database to determine exactly how long to cook your food. Then it texts you when it’s done. How much easier could barbecuing be? Available here.
Self-watering planter
Fill it once, forget about it, and relax while you’re back in the city, knowing your herbs and flowers won’t die while you’re gone. Available here.
Hammock/swing chair
It’s a hammock! It’s a swing! Whatever you call it, it’s a place to laze away a summer afternoon without taking up a whole lot of space. $104.99 available here.
Beach set
Relaxing doesn’t only mean sitting around doing nothing, but going to the beach can be a little stressful if you aren’t organized. This set includes a pouch for wet swimsuits, a pouch for sandy sandals, and an insulated lunch bag, which means no more sand in your sandwich! $74.65 available here.
Floating game set
Get your favourite game, throw on your swimsuit, and drift the day away on the lake. Just don’t forget your drink (this floating game set-up even has cup-holders!) $39.99 available here.
Chillsner
No cooler? No problem. Just slip one of these stainless steel and thermal gel gizmos out of the freezer and into your drink, and you’ve got an ice cold refreshment—no ice pack required. $29.50 available here.
