Oil Extractor

For years people have believed that the pesky bolt at the base of your oil pan was there as a means of effectively removing old oil from your car. Thank goodness SkyMall is here to set us all straight with a super straw for sucking oil out of the dipstick hole...

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Just one thing. How do you get the old oil filter out through the dipstick hole...

Star Wars Girl

Last week we padded down to Ghirardelli Square for something sweet. While browsing through toys in a shop I met a die-hard Star Wars fan. She looked at me and said, "I'd like to show you something special" This is was I got!



Those are lightsaber tattoos. Seriously. She claims the experience was extremely painful and unpleasant. I can only imagine. Another fantastic quote from Star-Wars girl, "My living room is done in Star Wars, Batman and leopard print. The boyfriend has to adjust." Freaking Awesome.

marshmallow shooters

Made 4 of these for stocking suffers! Huge hit for less then $10. Too much fun and too many mini-marshmallows in my Christmas tree... :)

I cut all the pieces on the band saw to save time.

The Snowball Slingshot

Yes, yes yes!

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This is what I've been waiting for. Now I just need some California snow...

Her Majesty's Umbrella

Da, datnum da....da dada da da....Presenting Her Majesty the Queen. Er no. Wait, it's just Her Umbrella.

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If you're into that kinda of thing. scrape together $49 and find a way to explain that expense to all of your friends.

The Clear Choice

Currently I have a set of wire rim glasses in the breast pocket of my lab coat. It is a prop for a Halloween costume and the lens, which was a strong prescription that made my head ache, have been removed. This constitutes the entire breadth of my eyeglasses experience.

If I were to buy a set of prescription glasses it would need to be an easy process that I could manage at my own leisure and do so for a cost that was reasonable. I've heard it told that a single pair of prescription lens set in a stylish frame can cost $300 and up. Can people afford to have a second pair of glasses at that price? I imagine losing your glasses could put you in a steep financial crisis.

Zenni Optical would be my choice. They don't offer name brand glasses. They make their own. As such there is no middle man, no extra cost margins figured in. You by directly from the manufacturer. Them.

As an online reseller, they also don't have to pay for a lease on a store front or other conventional office costs. You put in some information regarding your prescription and get a pair of glasses in about 2 weeks made especially for you.

The cost? $8 and up. Seems like a clear choice to me.

The Mouse Ring

Yeah, it looks pretty cool!!

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I'll admit it, I'm a geek and could totally go for it. Who's gonna lend me $60 plus Shipping Handling?

Cupboard Tamer

When I say "Cupboard Tamer" I picture some half naked gladiator with a spear and whip bursting into my kitchen to best a wild foe in battle. What I don't picture is a cheap plastic lazy Susan in my pantry.


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Just as well I suppose, the other might just just make a mess of things.

Sensor Soap Pump

Some days even the simple steps are difficult. The other day I was handling raw chicken and trying to figure out how to turn on the faucet and pump soap without touching anything.

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This little gadget would have at least eliminated half my trouble.

Zappos coupon

Zappos means shoes. Seriously. It is the Spanish word for footwear. That is why it is the best choice for the name of an online retailer of shoes. Makes sense right? Well, while Zappos coupon codes are great for getting excellent deals on shoes, slippers, boots or clogs it's not all Zappos is about. Not anymore.

In addition to the literally thousands of shoes that are offered from the virtual storefront Zappos coupons are also good for the many items that are now being offered. Surprisingly enough the Internet shoe sale giant has branched off to offer clothing and accessories to go along with your perfect sneaker or loafer choice. Coats, pants, hats, jewelry, watches and more. They even sell bedding, small kichen appliances and other related housewares! I had no idea they had more that just shoes.

Just for grins I went searching for some gadget related products. In my brief search I was able to find a very cool Peugeot Elis 8" Electric Salt Mill. Who would ever think of checking out an oline shoe site for your newest gadget fix? Before today, not me. Which means that while this is still the best place to get discount shoes online, is just the beginning of what they offer! Plus you can get that for less with these Zappos coupons!

So while Zappos may mean shoes, Zappos.com means so much more!