Fun, Friendly E-mails and More

Stay in touch with your sphere by sending timely, interesting messages they’ll actually read. And the best part is, you don’t even have to write them. Happy Grasshopper is a marketing service that helps build relationships through fun, short e-mail messages created by professional writers. You upload the names and e-mail addresses of your networking contacts, past clients, and prospects. Then Happy Grasshopper’s team creates simple, friendly messages for you to edit and approve for e-mail delivery. Happy Grasshopper also creates a custom e-signature that encourages your contacts to get in touch with you. Accounts are free for up to 50 contacts; an upgrade plan is $19 per month. Happy Grasshopper; Safety Harbor, Fla.; 727-232-9117; www.happygrasshopper.com.

Handy Tools for Home Owners

It’s a practical yet affordable closing gift for first-time buyers. Craftsman Evolv 24-Piece Homeowner Tool Set is a simple collection of the essential tools needed for common household tasks, from opening boxes to hanging pictures. Includes a claw hammer, two pliers, an adjustable wrench, a snap-off knife, a tape measure, five screwdrivers, a magnetic bit driver handle, 10 screwdriver bits, and a plastic tray and bag. The durable tool bag has room for a growing tool collection. $39.99. Sears Holdings Corp.; Hoffman Estates, Ill.; 800-349-4358; www.craftsman.com.

PDFs on Your Android

Scan single or multipage documents with your Android mobile phone’s camera and convert them into PDF files with the Document Scanner app. Easily e-mail files from your phone or share them via Google Docs or Dropbox. Sensitive documents are safe, as the app does not collect or send any private information. Scan several pages and make a folder; send or save files to your phone’s SD card, which you can come back to and work on as needed. Quickly send documents to clients, scan receipts, and more. The app automatically detects the four corners of paper, but allows you to modify the scan or make contrast and gray-scale enhancements. $3.98 (a free seven-day trial is available). Pwn with Your Phone; Minneapolis; document.scanner@pwnwithyourphone.com; www.pwnwithyourphone.com.