Thanksgiving is quickly approaching – are you ready for the delicious food eating marathon? Make sure you stretch first and pace yourself throughout the day. Don’t fast before the big day, that’s a rookie mistake that’s sure to hurt your chances of gobbling the most turkey. Your best bet is eating small amounts of food in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. Since it’s already Tuesday, there’s not a lot of training time left, but I still have faith in your eating abilities.
One thing you might want to do is prepare your palate for the bevy of comfort foods it is about to receive by giving it a sampling. You can’t really get a taste of your turkey before Thursday (and sandwich meat is not gonna cut it, even if it’s fresh from the deli), so why not try the Thanksgiving Dinner Gumballs (ThinkGeek, $3.99)? You can experience the best that Thanksgiving has to offer in the days leading up to the holiday and, best of all, you won’t have to worry about spoiling your appetite because it’s just a gumball. With 22 gumballs per tin, there is an assortment of three different classic Thanksgiving flavors including turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. Nothing beats a portable Thanksgiving dinner!
Remember Willy Wonka’s magical chewing gum that was a three-course meal? It didn’t really work out so well for Violet, so maybe it’s better to separate your chewing gum flavors by their different meal stages: main course, side dish, and dessert. Unless you want to turn into a giant blueberry…
5 out of 5 turturkeykey stars.
Specs:
-Dimensions: 3.25″ x 2.5″ x 0.75″ (tin)
-Approximately 22 gumballs per tin
-Three different flavors: turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie
How many hands do you have? I’ve only got two and, as far as I know, the same goes for most of the population. It’s darn near impossible to carry everything you need for a party or holiday get together in one trip, but who really wants to constantly go back and forth into the kitchen? I’d much rather risk dropping everything than have to make another trip. Yeah, I know it’s stupid, but I know you feel the same way. The worst is when you’re trying to entertain because there’s no way you can successfully carry wineglasses and a bottle of wine without ending up covered in aged grape glass shards.
Luckily, you only need one hand to carry your booze with the Bottle Bouquet Wine Holder (Perpetual Kid, $17.99). Of course, you’ll need a way to get your wine glasses in the room too, which is why this drink caddy has room for both! Simply place a wine bottle upright in the center and up to six empty wine glasses upside down in the outer ring, and you’re all set. You can carry the whole kit and kaboodle by the top of the wine bottle. And if you’re entertaining more than six people, you can just carry another one of these babies in your other hand. Problem solved!
Looking for a unique hostess gift for the holidays? A bottle of booze is always appreciated, so you might as well jazz it up a bit with an accompanying glass holder.
4 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Dimensions: 12″ diameter
-Holds 6 empty wine glasses and 1 wine bottle
-Made of plastic
That spooky time is almost upon us! Have you started your Halloween decorating yet? If you’re a true fan, your decorations went up October 1st, but some people like to wait until it gets a little closer. While sprucing up inside your home for the holiday is certainly enjoyable, the real deal happens outside. Yes, I’m aware that some of you don’t have ample yard space, but you have to work with what you got. The outdoor Halloween scene can be epic, if you have the right tools.
Nothing oozes an eerie ambiance quite like the Fogging Jack O’ Lantern (Hammacher Schlemmer, $499.95). I mean, who wouldn’t be slightly freaked out by a giant fog-breathing pumpkin? Using an internal mister, this fogger doesn’t even need special chemicals but instead uses simple tap water. Pretty cool, right? The base holds six gallons of water, which means it can produce several hours of fog, and the system automatically shuts off when the water level gets low. Escalating the fright factor, several different colored LED lights are housed within the pumpkin that emit a ghastly glow from the eyes, nose, and mouth.
I would love to put this big lug in my yard, but I just don’t know if I can handle the hefty price tag. Talk about scary…
3 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Dimensions: 36″ x 15″
-Weight: 20 lbs
-Internal mister converts water into fog
-Base holds 6 gallons of water
-Produces several hours of fog
-Pump automatically shuts off when water level is low
-Colored LED lights inside pumpkin
-Plugs into AC
-Made of weatherproof fiberglass
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Maybe some of you out there are looking to tell that special person in your life just much they mean to you. Perhaps this is a huge step in your relationship because neither of you have told the other how you feel about each other. Could this be the very first time you are prepared to say the big “L” word to each other? If so, you’re probably planning something really romantic, right? I know, you’re gonna cash in on the whole Valentine’s Day thing, because what better way is there to conjure instant romance than a holiday that’s literally all hearts and flowers. The most important thing to remember when going for the big “L” is to make it special, and a one-way ticket to specialtown are the two u’s: unique and unexpected.
If you’re looking for a one of a kind way to drop the “L” bomb, then look no further than the I Love You Bean (Miles Kimball, $5.99). You’ve got everything you need in this kit to let the lovely lady in your life know that she makes you feel all warm and gooey inside. All you need to do is add water and sunlight (the recipe also calls for love, but I think you’ve got that one covered) to the sprouting cup full of soil mix and seeds. Then when the bean sprouts, the words you’ve been trying to spit out will magically appear on the beans: I Love You. It’s recommended for kids ages 4 and up, but I think it just might work in your situation as well.
Ok, so maybe I forgot to mention a third requirement for professing your love – cheese. I’m not kidding, the cheesier the better. Sure, the ladies all like to pretend that they aren’t into the cheeseballs, but it’s simply not true. Take any sappy romantic chick flick and you’ll see exactly what I mean. There’s always, without fail, some sort of ridiculous scene in which the knight in shining armor declares his love for the leading lady. It’s never anything easy or laid back. Some examples:
When Harry Met Sally: Guy runs through the streets on New Year’s Eve to get to girl before the new year to spout big long speech about all the reasons why he loves her.
Say Anything: Guy holds up boombox outside girl’s window playing the song they first consummated their love to.
Dirty Dancing: “Nobody puts Baby in the corner.”
Love Actually: The entire movie.
4 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Includes sprouting cup, soil mix, and seeds
-Just add water, sunlight, and love
-“I Love You” will appear when bean sprouts
-Great for kids ages 4 and up
-Not available for shipment to Canada
