What family doesn't need one of these? With the Discovery Message Magnet set, you can leave up to six messages for different family members, or tell "everyone" to walk the dog.

Record messages up to 10 seconds long by hitting the "record button" (duh), and play back just as easily. Since it's magnetized, you can attach to the fridge (my first choice) or leave by the phone, if that's where it will get the most attention.

Made in China, it's available at the Discovery Store, starting in June.