I wouldn’t say that I like getting up early, but it doesn’t bother me nearly as much as other people I know. When my alarm sounds, I immediately turn it off and get out of bed. I didn’t even know how to use the snooze button until a few years ago – true story. Once I’m out of bed, everything else is gravy – all it takes for me to get up is to literally get up. To say this is not true for some people is a clear understatement. If someone tells you that they’re not a morning person, believe them. Your life depends on it.
If there’s any doubt in your mind about your roommate’s temperament, the Mood Mug (Generate Design, $25.00) will clear it up. There are four possible designs available, each depicting a different mood so everyone you encounter will know exactly how you’re feeling without any words exchanged. It doesn’t matter if you’re happy, moody, sleepy, or even hungover – your mug will say it all. Besides the benefit of less morning chatter, these mugs save space by forgoing handles in favor of double wall insulation. Cool to the touch, your coffee/tea stays hotter longer with no pesky handle to slow you down!
Just remember: Sip slowly, lest you burn your entire mouth.
4 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Dimensions: 4.75″ x 2.95″
-Capacity: 7 fl oz
-Handleless mug reflects mood
-Double wall insulation
-Space saving
-Available in Happy Larry, Seriously Sleepy, Monstrously Moody, and Horribly Hungover
-Dishwasher safe
-Do not microwave
-Made of Grade A food safe porcelain
If you’re in the market for a disgustingly romantic gift this Valentine’s Day, then look no further! Forget champagne, chocolate, and roses! No woman really wants expensive dinner and extravagant gifts this February 14th, so why not give her a gift that you can enjoy together for years to come?
That’s right, I’m talking about the Siamese Slanket (SkyMall, $40.99)! If, like most couples, your relationship has been suffering because the quality of your cuddles isn’t up to par then you are in dire need of this unique product. It’s tough to cozy up to your sweetie under the same blanket because most just aren’t big enough. Say you actually get a blanket big enough to comfortably fit the two of you – then you’re like a prisoner, unable to move an inch whilst caught in said blanket’s unforgiving grasp. A blanket with sleeves seems like the best option as it gives you the snuggles you crave with the freedom you need, but what about your snookums? You can’t leave her out in the cold! This blanket is like having two sleeved blankets connected in the middle, making it perfect for cuddles without smothering you or your partner.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
5 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Dimensions: 120″ x 95″
-Fleece blanket for two
-Keeps hands free
-Lightweight
Now that we’re almost halfway through December, it’s time to really get into the holiday spirit. I bet most of you have had your decorations out since Thanksgiving and there are probably only a handful of people out there without a Christmas tree already up. I’m not talking about your traditional Christmas embellishments – this is so much more festive.
What would the Christmas season be without the Chew-By-Numbers Christmas Tree (Perpetual Kid, $14.99)? Everybody knows that your Yuletide spirit is directly connected to how many pieces of gum you can successfully chew and assemble into a piece of art, so why not make that piece of art for the holidays? This gum-lovers set includes a GumArt board with a paint-by-numbers tree design on it as well as 32 pieces of gum to stick on it. As you can see by the photo, it’s not as easy as it might at first seem. I mean, look at the light string! Take a gander at those snowflakes! This is serious art!
I’m gonna go ahead and suggest this as a one-time-only type of deal. Please don’t save this gum board year after year because unlike wine, it will only get more disgusting with time.
3 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
- -Dimensions: 5″ x 7″
- -Includes: GumArt board, 32 pieces of gum, gum reference guide, and instructions
- -Use chewed gum to make art
- -Fun for the whole family
Sometimes I stay up late watching TV and I end up falling asleep on the couch. When I wake up, it’s in the wee hours of the morning and there’s nothing on but awful infomercials. Of course, I could always turn the TV off and go to bed, but I almost never do that. I get sucked into the terrible product sales pitches and how ridiculous it all is. One of the things I’ll never understand is why people buy super expensive knife sets when you can get by with something on the cheap.
I’m not saying that you should get your knives from the Dollar Store because that’s just stupid – trust me, they break in half almost immediately. However, you can buy a decently priced knife set and make it last with something like the Kitchen Magician Knife Sharpener (Plasticland, $16.00). It’s hella easy to sharpen a knife and why wouldn’t you want to? It makes your knives like new and as long as you don’t let them go too long without sharpening, one set of knives should last you a long time. So if you’re gonna go the knife sharpening route, why not get one that looks like you’re a magician? It’s pretty much a no-brainer.
Tips for knife purchasing: Make sure your knife has a plastic handle (wood traps germs) and at least two tongs in the handle for maximum stability. I prefer a serrated edge, but to each their own.
4 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
- -Dimensions: 8.5″ x 2.25″ x 2.5″
- -Sharpens dull knives
- -Made of plastic
Guys, why is it so hard to remember to put the seat down? Ladies, why is it so important? Both of these questions seem like they should have logical answers, but they don’t. I’m sure it’s not hard to put the seat down, so I don’t know why guys don’t do it. Likewise, why can’t girls stop complaining about the state of the seat and just look before they sit? The point here is that no one is ever going to stop arguing about this until someone designs a gadget to put an end to this feud.
Oh look at that, the Toilet Seat Lifter (Amazon, $24.99) has arrived! Yes, it still seems as though it is the man’s job to lift and replace the toilet seat, but at least this device makes it almost effortless. Men, step right up – literally, step on the lever to activate the toilet seat lifter. After you’ve done your business, lift your foot off the lever and the seat returns to normal position. There’s no need to make any contact with the toilet seat and you pretty much can’t screw this up (unless you forget to lift the lid in the first place). The apparatus fits any standard toilet and installation is a snap, so there’s really no excuse for future lid mishaps.
Ladies, you’ll have to find something else to complain about. Oh, you’ve already got something? Great.
Specs:
-Dimensions: 17″ x 8″ x 4″
-Weight: 6.5lbs
-Foot activated automatic toilet seat lifter
-Easily mounted to any standard toilet
