Tools & toys

BagupWhat’s to love: Now you have a use for those plastic shopping bags you keep meaning to take back to the store and recycle.

What does it do: Snap a plastic bag into place using the hoops, attach the handle and you are ready to go. You can sweep up spills, Christmas tree needles and pet messes.

Into the bag they go.

Use indoors or out.

You can buy the Bagup by itself for $14.95 or buy combo packs with your choice of a rake or broom for $24.99.Keyport Slide What’s to love: A lightweight and compact way to keep up with your keys and gadgets.

What does it do: This little rectangular device fits in your pocket and holds six keys or you can customize it with inserts such as a flash-drive, flashlight or bottle opener. The keys or inserts are released when you push a color-coded node and slide it out of the case. Key blades are made by Keyport after you send in photos and information about each of your keys. Each Keyport has a serial number that enables the device to be returned if it is lost and someone sends it back to the company. Keyport Slide sells for $39. Accessories and inserts are extra.

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