But the upkeep sucks. All that constant checking to see your tree needs water can cramp your feel-good holiday ya-yas. But miss a watering or two and that thing of beauty will up and die on you, lickety-split.

The Thirsty Light is a clever little gadget that’s part tree life-saver, part decoration. Hang the green bulb on your tree, where it’s camouflaged to look like just another Christmas ornament, and then dunk the attached sensor into your tree stand. That’s it. The Thirsty Light blinks to alert you when your tree needs water. There’s even a new Snowflake model (pictured) that works the same way but blends in better with your existing ornaments.

The cord between the bulb and the sensor is five feet long, so you won’t be able to hang it at the top of your tree. And it requires 2 AA batteries to work. But at $8.99 for the Snowflake or $9.99 for the original version, your knees and back might just love you more for not having to bend and kneel to constantly check the water level.

Additional models are available that include three, six, or nine bulbs to string across your tree.

Image: Trident Design, LLC.

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To put you in the Christmas spirit, here’s a nifty Christmas tree. If you’re still looking to put something under it, The Friar of Hopfen and Malz fame recommends Global Beer for beer-related gifts. Another thought is to simply stop by your favorite local brewery or brewpub and shop the store there. Saves on postage and you get to try the beers as well!

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