Maybe building an small and light SMPS for powering your devices (specially those small ones) is much more enjoyable than a usual transformer and diode bridge + ....
http://www.powerint.com/appcircuits.htm#der75
there are other things too
HTH - Shahriar
http://www.powerint.com/appcircuits.htm#der75
there are other things too
HTH - Shahriar