The Heart Egg Molder (Perpetual Kid, $5.99) is a good way to jump into all this Valentine’s Day nonsense without going overboard. While making a heart-shaped omelet or eggs-in-a-basket (as shown) for your sweetie pie is nauseatingly adorable, it’s not the only way to enjoy fun shaped breakfast items. Perhaps you just enjoy a tasty breakfast and you’d like to liven it up a bit. You know, start your day off on a positive note, knowing that your eggs and toast will always be there for you (unlike your shady ex). Or maybe you know someone who’s a big fan of food (aren’t we all?) so they’d totally eggpreciate (!) such a thoughtful gesture. And then, there are those people out there who want to buy this contraption as some sort of salute to a ridiculous “holiday” – that’s cool too, I’m not judging.

Still taking suggestions for that singles only holiday – we need a name, a date, and a way to celebrate. Scratch that, I think I know how the celebration will go.

4 out of 5 stars.

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For those of you out there who thought it was impossible to improve on the standard cookie, the ABC Cookie Cutter (Amazon, $8.31) is sure to prove you wrong. I mean, we all know that cookie cutter instantly improve any cookie’s popularity by 110% and usually the shape in question doesn’t even matter. These cookie cutters make it acceptable for you to make gingerbread cookies year-round instead of saving them for Christmas. See, each cookie cutter has a body part missing, either a head, a leg, or an arm. This gives the illusion of a deformed gingerbread man as well as a half-eaten cookie. Make them to bring to a friend’s house and see how many people shy away from eating them because they assume these cookies are ABC: Already Been Chewed. And just think of the endless decorating possibilities!

My one real quibble with these cookie cutters doesn’t really have anything to do with the cookie cutters themselves. If you check out their product page, you’ll notice that the shipment time is listed as 3 to 6 weeks. I mean, that’s just crazy talk! What if I decided to make these ingenious cookies on a whim? Do you really expect me to wait over a month to receive these cookie cutters? Oh, you do? Well, ok then. I guess I will.

3 out of 5 stars.

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If you spend even a decent amount of time in the kitchen, you tend to acquire your fair share of gadgets. Sure, you hardly ever use your mini chopper or George Foreman, but it’s comforting to know they’re there. The only problem is that, no matter how big or small a kitchen is, it seems that the cabinet space is always at best described as limited. The Origami Colander (ThinkGeek, $19.99) understands your need for storage space, which is why it lays flat in your cupboard. I know, you’re wondering how a flat colander can help you wash your veggies or drain your spaghetti dinner, but the answer is simple: it’s not flat. Sorry if I just blew your mind, but the reality is that this colander has the ability to go from upright to flat faster than you can say, “Why’s it called a colander anyways?” or some other interesting short phrase. Using a not-so-complicated system of hinges and locking latches, you can take this flat colander out of the drawer and pop it together in no time. Oh, and my personal favorite of any kitchen tool? It’s dishwasher friendly.

I know, it’s not the technological breakthrough of the century, but it’s still pretty cool. I mean, it’s not like you came up with it, which has to be pretty upsetting. If only you had, you could be sitting pretty in a home much bigger than your needs, with a room just for your action figures. Too bad, so sad.

5 out of 5 flat stars.

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Nintendo Wall Graphics (ThinkGeek) are the perfect way to spice up your home decor, without breaking the bank or ruining your home structure. The beauty of these vinyl wall decals is that they’re easily restickable and removable. So if you put a few up in the hallway and then decide that they’d look better in the guest room, no problem. All you have to do is pull them off the wall (carefully!) and affix them to the new spot. They don’t leave behind any residue and, more importantly for renters, they won’t tear off chunks of paint when removed. Each package comes with three 26″ x 40″ sheets of decals, amounting to dozens of decals per package. You can use the package to create one giant scene, split them up into smaller vignettes, or get a few packages and go to town on the whole house.

These decals come in three different sets: Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros, and New Super Mario Bros. For me, it’s no contest – I’ve gotta go with the original Super Mario Bros. I mean, is there anything better than that 15 pixel Mario running around trying to save the princess? I didn’t think so.

5 out of 5 stars.

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The Flower in Flat (Generate Design, $29.00) takes into account your limited space and also allows you to get rid of unnecessary clutter. See, a regular vase takes up space in your kitchen cabinets, something that is a hot commodity. Not only are you wasting valuable square footage, but with a (probably) overpriced item that is easily breakable and only taken out for special occasions. What, is your apartment a museum or something? No? Then maybe you shouldn’t be hording antique vases that you never use. Just a thought. This vase is different because it attaches to the wall, thus saving you space and quite possibly increasing its use. I mean, if it’s just out in the open, you’re far more likely to fill the vase with flowers than if it was tucked in the back of the cupboard, right? While this vase is magnetic (perfect for the fridge), it also comes with glue so you can stick it on pretty much any wall-like surface.

Maybe if I get this vase and display it in a high-traffic area, someone will send me flowers? I mean, it’s not like I don’t get sent a lot of flowers. I do, all the time. In fact, I’m running out of places to put them. So you probably shouldn’t send me flowers because of the space issue. Unless of course you want to, then that’d be awesome. But whatever, it’s up to you.

3 out of 5 stars.

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