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A Toast to the Optimist

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

If you need to remember that the glass is always half full, here’s a literal reminder: “HALF FULL: Drink Positively” Cool, isn’t it? Think you need one? I sure would appreciate having this on my work desk!


A is for Alice, B is for Bella, C is for Cullens

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

The Twilight Alphabet Poster! Perfect for the Twi-Mom. OME. I’d love this for our library. It won’t be for the baby. It’d be for ME!


Cute and Kooky Stuff for the Home

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Some are a little kooky, but they’re all darn amusing. Come on, admit it. You want a guitar spatula, don’t you? You’d pretend you were a rock star flipping pancakes. Hey, I’d do that! Peeler Gloves. The rough surface actually cleans and skins vegetables with your hand motions. They look like gloves that have scrubbed [...]


Blue Skies Umbrella

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

“Blue skies, smiling at me… nothing but blue skies, do I see,” sings Ella Fitzgerald. I’m sure she wasn’t singing about this umbrella, but she might as well be! This Sky Umbrella sure looks like it can chase the grey away from any rainy day! I think I’ll call this The Optimist’s Umbrella.


Trio Lasagna Pan

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

He likes his lasagna vegetarian, I want mine oozing with tomatoes, the kid will probably like his with lots of cheese… what to do when we’re all picky about lasagna? Presenting: The Trio Lasagna Pan! (via) Picky lasagna eaters? Problem solved!


But wait, there’s more!

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

C’mon admit it, what have you bought from the TV shopping network? And can you really relate to any of these (pseudo) problems? As Seen on TV – A Tribute to Doing It Wrong Watching TV shopping network informercials cracks me up. At first I always go “Woo! That’s so exaggerated! Why don’t you just [...]


Bling Ring Ice Pop

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

I remember something like this in my tweens. It was a gem-shaped candy on a ring. Do you know what that was called? It was cute, but a pretty messy eat. This ring is similar, except that you can create these sweet delights right in your kitchen! Calling all the single ladies, all the single [...]


Giant Cookie Cake

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

Cookie Monster’s gonna love this one! Is it a cookie? Is it cake? It’s a cookie-shaped cake! Holy Oreo. The Giant Cookie Cake pan is nearly a foot wide. Imagine two layers of chocolate cake with a whipped cream or vanilla ice cream filling. My sweet tooth just did cartwheels. Please pass me a glass [...]


The Wheel of Nutrition

Monday, May 17th, 2010

If you’re having difficulty managing a healthy meal, maybe this dining plate will help you! The “Wheel of Nutrition” is a visual guide to eating healthy. Isn’t it a great idea? It was designed by Haffstein Juliusson, a designer from Iceland along with Rui Pereira and Joana Pais. I saw the entry and pictures from [...]


12 Cute Kitchen Presents for Mom

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

Have you gotten your Mom a present for Mother’s Day yet? Here are some nifty gift ideas for your Mom’s kitchen! They’re sure to make cooking, baking and eating more interesting. Which ones would you want to get for your Mom? Or yourself? Is it a sandwich? Is it cake? Well, this silicone mold makes [...]