Gadgets to Make Long Winter Days Lighter and Brighter

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When it's already dark at 4 PM and snow and wind are shaking the windowpanes, don't hide in bed and wait for spring--let there be light right now with these gadgets, which will chase the winter blues away.

Candeloos, $39/set. These rechargeable portable lamps come in fun bright colors and can serve as nightlights for kids ("perfect for brave trips to the bathroom at midnight") or simply as cute bedside decorations.

Colored Flame Tea Lights, $10.99. ThinkGeek's colored flame tea lights burn in red, green, and purple. (Check out their Bi-Color LED Blow On-Off Candles, too.)

Verilux HappyLight Light Therapy Lamp, $189.95. This HappyLight provides your entire "daily dose" of sunlight in just 30 minutes.

LED Pillar Candle with Timer, $16.99-$29.99. These flameless candles are lit with tiny LED bulbs; program them to stay lit for 4, 6, or 8 hours.

The Best Electric Blanket, $79.95-$129.95. This blanket (available in twin to king sizes) has 20 temperature settings, a preheat function, and automatic shutoff, and it's washing machine-safe.

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