Clean freak
It might be a strange concept for some parents — a kid who actually likes things kept clean. But they are out there, and Eureka wants to acknowledge and reward them. Log onto to submit your child’s cleaning tip and a photo for a chance to be featured on the site, win a $250 Toys ‘R Us gift certificate and a Clean Living vacuum. Four finalists will receive a $100 gift certificate. 800-282-2886
Don’t sweat it
As the weather heats up, ensure a cool night’s sleep with anti-sweat bedding products debuting this spring.
• The Therapedic Memory Touch VisoTech 300 thread-count mattress topper, below, adds three inches of comfy support for the lower back. $149.99 for a twin at
• The Magniflex comfort pillow, left, has a specially designed foam core that doesn’t trap heat to maintain a cooler sleep surface. $100 at .
• The 3D Bed by Hollandia International provides a cooler sleep with 3-D fabric whose raised fibers allow maximum air circulation. $2,500 for a flat foundation at
• Organic Mattresses Inc’s organic buckwheat hull pillow, left. Buckwheat hulls circulate air for a cooler rest. $149 at
Classic communicator
The Novophone Retro handset is the perfect novelty gift for that person who’s nostalgic for old-fashioned ways of staying connected. But it has just the right touch of technology to keep it modern and functional. The receiver has a classic-phone appearance but can be plugged into cellphones through an adapter. It boasts a clearer- sounding call, and chic colors including a brilliant red, black and blue. $27.95 at
