Gadgets: Mompreneurs unveil belts, bottles, and bags

KUSA - Billboard bags, beverages, and beautiful belts are the theme for of our latest Gadgets collection, as we highlight some Colorado mompreneur inventions, and one from a Colorado dadpreneur too.

Green Guru Bags

Recycling is the buzz these days, so why not turn your trash into trendy accessories. Boulder's Green guru has a line of large deluxe messenger bags made from old vinyl billboards. The one we showed off came from a Botanic Gardens promotion.

They also make recycled plastic bottles with waterproof bottoms made of mountain bike tubes. The handles are road bike tubes. They make other products that are ecofriendly too, including travel kits, dog leashes and collars, and tote bags. Learn more at www.greenguru.com

Bottle Tags

You can always keep track of your water bottle, and avoid drinking out of a stranger's at the gym, with this line of Bottle Tags. The inventor was nspired by wine tags that also mark the right bottle. They come in many different colors including glow in the dark. They'll be in stores soon, but right now you can find them online at www.bottle-tags.com

Thumbthreadz

If you're a nut about text messages, these little thumb protectors may be just the thing from wearing your thumbs down to little nubs. Thumbthreadz are tiny fabric sleeves for your thumbs. They come in different styles and colors and run about $4 bucks. www.thumbthreadz.com

Jennifer Kent Designs

Parker designer Jennifer Kent makes handmade belts, buckles, and belt charms for moms, kids and teens. She does everything at home so she can be around her two children. You can find her designs at www.JenniferKentDesigns.com