Stimuli

Winter is certainly here and like it or not, this time of year we only see an average of 9 hours of day light. As Stimulistas know, we are far too busy with work, spouses, kids and dogs to fit everything in while the sun is still up.

Whether you have resolved to be more active with a daily walk or run or you simply need to get the dog out for a quick trip around the block, we thought these two gadgets were worth taking along.

The Life Gear Glow^TM Stick is a four-in-one flashlight, glow stick, flasher and whistle. It is lightweight enough to tuck into a pocket or be carried by the wrist strap. We loved the idea of a small flashlight as sometime's you need a little extra help when trying to figure out exactly where the dog stopped to take care of business.

If carrying this stick seems a little cumbersome or if you wish you, your kids or your dog were simply more visible in the waning light, let them carry their own flashing beacon. Attached to a zipper, set of keys or dog collar the Nite Ize® SpotLit is water resistant and is easily moved with the carabiner clip. The two settings; glow and flash make you or your canine companion easy to spot. The best part is that the Life Gear Glow Stick and the Nite Ize® SpotLit come with the batteries included and are available for under $10.

We found the Life Gear Glow^TM Stick at Canadian Tire for $5.99 and the Nite Ize® SpotLit at Harvey Pet Food & Supplies, 20811 Fraser Hwy., Langley for $8.99.