Abstract: A combination box and lighting system includes the box having a body forming a cavity between integral side walls; a lid to engage with the body and having a top surface; a visual element secured to the lid; the lighting system carried within the inner cavity of the box, the lighting system having a light source to create beams of light that pass through the lid and illuminates the visual element.

Abstract: A combination bag and lighting system. The bag includes a bottom surface; two opposing sides; a back side; and a front side. A visual element is secured to the front side and is illuminated with a light source of the lighting system carried within an inner area of the bag.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a stick for stirring a liquid. The apparatus also comprises an ingredient that is coupled to the stick for at least a partial dissolution in the liquid.

Abstract: A monoski (1) having an open-ended longitudinal slot (5) through the thickness of the ski which extends rearwardly along the ski from the toe (6). In use, the tow line in (2) the starting position is located in the slot (5), thereby restricting movement of the ski from side and making it easier for a skier to maintain balance whilst being pulled from a partially submerged starting position to the skiing position.