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One of the best ways to look like an uber hostess (without breaking the bank) is to find cool drinks you can whip up in batches to save time and use to replace the need for lots of hard alcohol/mixer bottle choices. And you know what saving time and money means don't you.... more guilt-free drinking for YOU.

So think about it for your summer soirees this year....

Updated May 20, 2008

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Jiggelo: Inventive Gelatin Shots for Creative Imbibers

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Love the name, first of all.
And I will always have a place in my heart and black-hole-like lapse in my memory when it comes to jello shots. Ah, college. Or perhaps, "Ah, um...college?" would be more fitting.

Fun and festive for any summer party.

"Beginning with a section of "Jiggelology" that lays out needed materials and basic cooking techniques, the authors offer more than 50 often ingenious and sometimes fancy jiggelos. Chocolate, peanut butter, chopped nuts, Tabasco sauce, Twinkies and cooking spray all make appearances, as does practically every kind of hard liquor one can imagine. In case readers don’t know when they ought to serve their jiggelos, a whole chapter contains recipes designed to celebrate (or buffer) the challenges of finding a job, a partner or even a good internet service provider. A trove of vintage photos that try to evoke 1930s-to-1960s liquor chics is matched by playful layout and lots of brightly colored graphics."

Updated May 20, 2008

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BUTT FACE TOWEL

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It's actually a nice towel. I gave it to my ex-husband last year.

And the soap.

Updated Dec 19, 2008

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Razor Pocket Mod Electric Scooter

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May I introduce my favorite thing EVER so far this summer?

Ok, here's the scoop:
My 7-year-old wanted one of those ride-around Barbie type jeeps. I looked at them and a) couldn't figure out how her rear end would fit in it and b) couldn't figure out how much Crisco it would take to free mine if I took it for a spin myself.

So I looked around. And found this.

OH MY GOD do we all love it! So much so that I bought another for my ten-year-old and- wait for it, wait for it.... ONE FOR ME! Yep! Now we have our own scooter gang and we troll the 'hood every single day.

It runs for a little over half an hour (rechargeable battery powered) at very crisp speeds, is very sturdy (enough to not only support me but also my safety-helmet clad 3-year-old meatball of a son who sits between my knees) and is really durable.

I even included a family shot to illustrate how cool it is and how dorky we are.

And there are a few color options. We have this candy pink one, a minty green and a seafoam green.

LOVE THIS!

Updated Jun 27, 2008

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X-Rated Shots: More than 50 Shots We Dare You to Say Out Loud

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This is one of those "Under $5" items I like to keep stashed in a box in the hall closet for all the times (and there are a LOT of times) when I need to grab a last-minute hostess/birthday/random event gift and have no time to do it. Or forgot. Which is more likely.

Pair it with a bottle of "fun booze" that you grab at the nearest store and voila! You look thoughtful.

Great addition to a bachelorette/bachelor party or a breakup/divorce gift basket.

Also fun for your own parties. Leave it on the counter with a variety of mixes and fixins' that are found in recipes inside and laugh when you see who decides to make what.

Updated May 20, 2008

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Authentic New York Hot Dog Vendor Cart

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I have NO idea what I would do with it but that doesn't seem to stop me from really, really wanting it. Now I just need to find $5500 in the couch cushions to pay for it.

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This is the authentic hot dog vendor's cart, found on the streets and in the parks of New York City today, continuing the city's robust street food tradition that began in the late 19th century. (via thegreenhead)

Updated Jun 12, 2008

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Deluxe Inflatable Outdoor Movie Screen

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Bring all your favorite movies, games and slide shows to the big screen without the hassle of conventional screens. It comes with everything you need and self inflates in seconds.

* Self inflates in seconds
* Includes stakes, tethers, spare fuse, AC adapter and storage bag
* Raised screen for easy viewing
* Enhanced stability
* Ideal for parties
* Great for use outdoors
* 12' W x 12' H
* 144" diagonal screen
* Projector and speakers not included
* Model: 39127-32

Updated Jun 12, 2008

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The Only Digital Camera Swim Mask

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My daughter is SO excited about this! And come to think of it, so am I. Imagine a pool party this summer where you have one or two of these for your guests to play with.... the result? One of the best home movies you'll ever create, I'd imagine. Actually, I'd even bet money on it. Real money.

The 5MP camera has a memory upgrade slot as well so you're only limited in how many pictures you take by the size of your card.

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The 5 MP camera can operate to a depth of 15', making it ideal for use when snorkeling or in swimming pools. The masks eye pieces are made of tempered glass and have integrated crosshairs that allow you to line up shots easily; simply press the shutter button to take pictures or videos. An LED inside the mask tells you if you are in still picture or video mode. Downloading images is as easy as plugging in the mask to your PCs or Macs USB port (USB cable included)the included software allows you to edit your content. Its built-in 16 MB memory can store up to 30 high- resolution pictures (2560 x 1920) or up to 52 seconds of video. A microSD card slot allows you to expand memory for additional pictures or videos. Requires two AAA batteries. Ages 8 and up. (via thegreenhead)

Updated Jul 1, 2008

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Summer E-cards on Hipster

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Great, free messages to send to celebrate the months ahead....

Updated Jun 13, 2008

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Wash-o-Matic Birdhouse

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The only downside to this cute birdhouse is that it reminds me I should be inside attacking my laundry pile instead of sipping umbrella drinks outside.

Would be a great hostess gift for a summer BBQ....

Updated Jun 15, 2008

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