If only we could turn back the hands of time..well, tonight’s the night (Daylight Savings Time ends 2 a.m. Sunday).

This little kitchen clock works overtime – it keeps track of minutes and lets you write notes or play teacher with your tots. Leave a reminder for a loved one or teach the little guys how to tell time by chalking it up. They’ll also learn the value of using reclaimed materials — it’s hand-crafted in Wisconsin from reclaimed school blackboard + reclaimed Douglas Fir provides the little ledge. (approx 12″ L x 13″ high; 5 lbs.) $95 @ uncommongoods.com

Since 2006, Italian based Cutting Up Knives has been hacking away – transforming all manner of knives from little meat cutting utensils into handsome mild mannered bottle openers. Most raw materials for the limited run are sourced from recycled knives and factory rejects – though some perfectly good virgin knives are transformed into openers for strictly stylistic reasons.

For those who value liquids over solids.