Fun SkyMall

I’m starting to think that Funs are even more frugal than Classics. (For the record, Katie has always thought this.) When I charged our resident Fun with picking out stuff she might consider buying from SkyMall, she dutifully did and said, “There is plenty of super useful stuff that I wouldn’t pay for but doesn’t offend me.” I include her two picks but also one of her “What needs to not exist” picks.

The Superior Comfort Bed Lounger. “This soft yet structured lounger offers superior back support, and its adjustable headrest automatically follows your head’s normal movements for increased neck support. The lounger’s flexible plastic frame adjusts to accommodate your body’s contours and movements, ensuring optimal support and comfort in any position.” Admittedly our Fun’s attraction to this might be that she’s 9 months pregnant. But, in its defense, I’m typing while lying on my bed and thinking this thing looks pretty awesome. Alas, where to store it in a Manhattan apartment. $140 and the knee pillow is sold separately. Of course it is.

Next up is the Sparkling Water Maker. We featured a similar product many moons ago. “Make soda. Save money. Clean planet. Repeat daily. … Turn water into fresh, fizzy sparkling water at the touch of a button. In less than 30 seconds, your water becomes sparkling water customized to your preferred fizz level, with no clean-up, for about 20 cents per liter.” If you drink seltzer regularly, this device makes sense. Why have I not purchased mine yet?? $100

As for what needs to not exist, I’m going to save her juicier ones for Friday when we give everyone’s “What Needs to Not Exist” picks. But, her first pick in this category was The Head Spa Massager based on looks alone. Sadly, it had caught my eye as a possible Classic pick — and not for “What Needs to Not Exist” day either. Clearly I don’t mind looking like an insane person in the privacy of my own home and on the odd occasion in public. $50