Loo Read

I know we've covered this a few times.  As a mother of five, I rarely get time alone.  I do retreat from time to time to the household throne room, close and lock the door and just bask in the quiet solitude.

(of course I only do this in the Master bedroom throne room - the others in the house aren't quite as relaxing if you get my drift...or if you were to get a whiff...same diff...hey I'm a poet!  Look ma, I can RHYME! on second thought, maybe a little free time outside of the throne room would be a good idea.)

According to the manufacturer - it's perfect for the tabloid sized newspapers - (because this is created in the UK an tabloid is the name for an actual newspaper - with real news and stuff, not just pictures of the latest mars invasion)  But larger newspapers will work well too with minimal overhang. 

Because the last thing you want in the bathroom is overhang.

Sky Rest Travel Pillow

I've not been sleeping very well lately.

Could be the cold I've had.

Could be that it's coming up on our spring carnival at school (which I'm in charge of ) and nothing is ready.

Could be stress over the recent flood and subsequent deconstruction of my laundry room...

Could be a lot of things.

Anyway, I am not sleeping well.

Normally it isn't too bad - unless any combination of the above comes into play - or if I'm on an airplane.

I hate sleeping on airplanes.

I actually hate flying altogether.

Maybe - to help me on both fronts then, sleeping and flying, I need to get me one of these:

 

Yep, this is the answer to all my woes.  Until the guy in front of you reclines his seat, and the kid behind you starts kicking yours and the flight attendants try to bring your drink - and then there is the whole pesky, "seat backs and traytables in the fully upright and locked position."

Plus, it just makes you look like a dork.

Woofers

We've recently been looking into upgrading our surround sound system, so I've been learning a lot about Sub-woofers and tweeters and base speakers.

Yea, that's right, I'm a techno-geek. So?

Typically in any good surround sound setup you want a co-axial system (two speakers, for those that don't speak "speaker") at minimum, and well more than that for true surround.

Right now I'm looking for the "woofer" component.  I think these just might be perfect.



That shouldn't scare the kids, right?

found here. The artist/maker does state that this adds function to an otherwise grotesque object...which makes me wonder...just how many headless dog statues does he have at his house?

Shed-a-Way Pet Vacuum

I have a dog.

Although I've been told that with her breed that is questionable as to whether or not she's really a dog. But I digress...

I'm always on the lookout for ways to groom her a little easier, train her a little better, etc. etc. and so on.  So today in my journeys on the internet - I found this...

The Shed-a-Way vacuum attachment by Bissell.
 
It attaches to your vacuum, and as you brush your dog, the hair is sucked up the tube and discarded of in the vacuum bag or container.

Problem is-vacuum has be to running for it to work.


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I don't know about your dogs, but when mine hears the vacuum, this is what happens:

Something tells me the Shed-a-Way isn't such a great idea for my dog.  Just sayin'.

More Royal Trinkets.

So I wanted to post about the shuttle launch. I wanted to comment on how cool it was and then show you some pretty interesting products in commemoration of the event. But - wouldn't you know it, I can't find any. They say that the shuttle didn't take off-but with the Royal Wedding and the Debacle concerning Princess Beatrices' hat-honestly I don't think American media has had a chance to discuss much else.

So, instead, I thought I'd share with you some more Royal Wedding Trinkets that you simply cannot live without.

Like this mug prominently featuring Catherine and her loving husband?

er...uh...brother-in-law. Whatever. You see one Prince you've seen them all, right?

Okay well, we've got to have something else around here you'd like to see - *shuffling papers* - Yes! This DIY book is the perfect wedding trinket, and it's so personal when you make it yourself...

...blink...blink...no no, that just won't do at all. To show the Queen in any color other than yellow is treason, is it not? (because she almost always wears yellow...or at least that's the color I always see her in, you know in my multiple sightings of her, on Television, in the middle of the night, while taking NyQuil).

If neither one of those work for you, then perhaps this is more your speed:

I mean, who wouldn't want to wake up each morning to get your daily crumpets and milk from this baby?

And if you pair it with your Charles and Diana Tea Towels, your kitchen would be fit for any Queen to visit?

(I'm going to stop right there. I could say so much more about a Wills and Kate kitchen, but - I'm going to show some restraint. What? Don't act so shocked.)

After you've decked out your kitchen in Royal regalia, and knitted your mini wedding, I think perhaps it might be time for a manicure...

and a cup of tea?

(not sure what the dollar bills are for in her hand?)

And finally, don't let your computer be left out of the phone. Purchase it a lovely mousepad with the official Royal Wedding Photo:

After all, you should have your copy of the bride's wedding photos before she does, should you not?

Come to think of it, I'm still waiting for my wedding photos. She's a lucky gal = getting married in the digital age. I believe all of mine are on film. For those of you that don't know what that is...ask your parents, be prepared for mean glares and possibly being told to go clean the bathroom, with your toothbrush, twice.

The Royal Wedding - Hats.

So - no Fabulous find Friday post today - why? Because I'm super sick, and I-m on this medicine induced weird brain fest thing --- that coupled with the fever I've been running - I swear I'm hallucinating.

You know when you are sick and can't sleep you stay up all night watching TV? Well - I was just lucky enough to be ill on a night when The Royal Wedding of Prince William of Wales and Catherine Middleton (a commoner *gasp*) was being televised to the world. At two AM. Perfect.

So, here I sat, watching television, in a NyQuil state of euphoria (perhaps that's the fabulous find, no?) and I started seeing things pop across the screen. The first few weren't bad-

Understated, and actually kind of pretty - the Queen herself looks great in Yellow.

The Queen and Princess of Spain also used a great deal of restraint in their hat designs.

But then - I saw these...

She's a news-anchor's wife, so perhaps she didn't have anyone on the Royal Staff teaching her about grace and understated looks- (Like Catherine's dress-that was simply beautiful-like Princess Grace of Monaco.)

There were also several "Satellite Dish" designs-and in this image I don't know what's better, the hat or the facial expression?

(you see - she IS royalty - so there goes my theory that nobody counseled her on her clothing choice.)

A "vision" in blue ? seriously, I thought I was seeing things.

Possibly preparing herself for impeding alien attack? (If I just stand still, they'll think I'm a mushroom?)

Hat or bow, hat or bow ---- oh heck - we'll do both!

But this last one - totally took the cake.

What. The. Heck. Is. That? Is she a guest or is she gift wrapped?

Oh dear Princess...

Back to bed with me. I'm pretty sure I really am hallucinating. In order to have faith in fashion and humanity I must believe that.

G'night.

Thank you to Krystal for suggesting I post about these. Not only did she give me a great idea, but she also made me feel a little more confident I wasn’t hallucinating, because she saw them too.

No More Book Elbow

I am a busy mom of five.

Six if you count the dog.

Seven if you count the husband.

Anyway – I don’t really have time to sit, relax and read a book.  Well, I guess I do, but if I did when would I research for this site?  Exactly.

If I did sit and read a book (which I do find the time for once in a while) I usually try to curl up in a small corner away from everyone and everything…and escape into my book.

I’m not sure this would fit into my own little private corner though…

On the plus side, you can read while lying on your back and don’t have to worry about your arms getting tired and hitting yourself in the nose with the book (not that I have ever done that.)  And it’s lighted – although it seems to me that it’d be kind of reminiscent of being in the dentist chair with the light in your eyes while he says “this will only pinch…” (Lie of the century – but whatever).  And the dreaded “book elbow” – you know what I mean – where your elbows start to ache from holding them in the same position for several hours…

Thank you anyway Sky Mall for trying.  I do know this is a huge problem among American women who are on their millionth reading of the Twilight saga (which I still haven’t read), or the millionth reading of The Hunger Games (which I did read, and hated…I know I’m such a non-conformist). 

Sky Mall – solving book elbow one awkwardly placed gadget at a time.

Diamonds? Cubic Zircon? No…

It’s Grandma.

Or Fido.

Or Uncle Ste-vah.

Whatever you wish.

You see – you can send them the ashes of your recently (or not so recently) deceased loved one, and they will create a piece of Gemstone jewelry for you to wear.

Everyday.

So Grandma can always be close to your heart…

Or Fido can rest comfortably around your neck.

In gemstone form, of course.

Think – diamonds…with floating imperfections. (Although of course I would never call your Uncle Ste-vah an “imperfection”)

found at http://www.mycrystalcompanion.com and submitted by http://www.mycrystalcompanion.com, and I quote “we do have a certain sense of humor about our product and that is what has prompted us to contact you”

Thank you for contacting me…really – thank you.

Retro is all the rage, but…

Just as I think we should really leave most 80’s fashions in the 80’s…I’m pretty sure the clunky phone handset can stay there too.

I don’t know about you, but when I’m looking for a headset for my phone, I’m looking for something a little more hands free and barely noticeable.  (I have so much fun having conversations with people on the phone and people in the store wonder if I am talking to them or not…really, try it – it’s great fun for a Friday night…in related news, I have no life.)

Anywho – if you want this thing – I suppose for the novelty of it all – you can get it here. 

Just try not to use it while driving.  I’m pretty sure that would get you pulled over.  Not because you were on the phone mind you, mostly because you might be suspected of being under the influence.  Just Sayin’.

Travel Trinkets

It’s always fun when you are traveling to go and look at the tourist items they have for sale.  You know the stuff – postcards with picturesque views of the state you are visiting, spoons shaped like copper shovels, hats that say “Lost my Head in Arizona” stuff like that. 

Here in Arizona it’s especially fun because all of our trinkets have pictures of rattlesnakes and scorpions on them…because you know – that’s all we’re known for out here.

But don’t forget next time you visit my lovely state of Arizona to pick up your Arizona Flask…

Ah, the beauty, the functionality – the travel sized Key-chain version…

 

Found at my local Wal-Mart with the Arizona shot glasses.  And I only got one or two funny looks as I took the pictures too…

CuppyCake

Because you know, you always needed a travel case for your single serve cupcake.

Just don’t tip it upside down. (So I’m thinking lunchbox use is a no?)

 

http://www.cupacake.com/shop.asp

iShirt and iDress

Or, iStupid…whatever.

This Australian company has decided it’s far too hard to slip your iPad into your purse, backpack, or you know to simply CARRY it…so they’ve designed clothing for the iPad enthusiast.

Apparently, the iPad is Australia’s newest fashion accessory.

Ah, to be one of the beautiful people…

No really – to be one of the beautiful people, I’m pretty sure you don’t NEED one of these.

Thank you Matt M for the post.  I suppose the next thing we should watch for are iBoxers and the iBikini for the summer time iPad and iPhone enthusiast.

Cow Pies

Okay, so when I was searching for the website for yesterday’s post – I came across this one.

That would be a cow pie clock.

Waste Not Want Not – or Want Not Waste Alot.  Whatever.

So, one more time with my awesome Photoshop skills (which are improving by the day…don’t you think?)

Yep, I bet he’d buy it. 

Moose Nuggets

If you are our friend on facebook – you’ve likely seen this…but only because Marjean C. Pointed it out.

Here’s the deal.  I make all kinds of jewelry.  I love the unique quality that natural gemstones and semi precious stone add to the pieces I make.

Key word here: STONES.

As a mother of five I can tell you I’ve seen small pebblish things like these before – but I’d never put them into a pair of earrings or a bracelet.

I’m sorry, but no amount of lacquer and string can make moose nuggets wearable.  And while we are at it – let’s just exclude rabbit nuggets, dog piles and cow pies too.

Of course with my awesome Photoshop skills, I have found one use for cow pies -

Yep, I think it adds a touch of class, don’t you?

What Day Is It Again?

Ever have those times when you can’t remember what day of the week it is?

To be fair, it does happen to me – especially in the summer time when the kids are home and we have no real place to be…but eventually I do remember, not because I have one of these though:

Promise, I don’t have one of these. 

Really.

Why don’t you believe me?

Scratch and Sniff Puzzles

I was at Wal-Mart today (yes I know, bad idea being a Saturday AND a Holiday weekend…but you know me, I like to do things the hard way…)

Anyway, my oldest daughter and I were looking for a present for my baby (who turns 3 tomorrow!) and this is what we found:

When you absolutely, positively MUST have a puzzle that smells like vanilla.

Oh and for the record, it looks like nobody will buy it – if you take the double mark down clearance stickers as a clue to it’s popularity.

Fans

Today’s post is a little different – I have the two best friends in the world, and I need to share.

Okay, if you are already a fan on Facebook – you’ve already heard that we have a goal to get 1000 fans by July 4th.  Yes, it was a lofty goal but I firmly believe in dreaming big.

(if you aren’t a fan, please do so by going here: http://facebook.com/someonewillbuyit – more hilarity ensues there…promise.  Besides, it’ll make a girl happy – and you know you want to make me happy….)

Anyway -  last night I made a wish that I would wake up this morning to 1000 fans.

So….

I.Really.Should.Choose.My.Words.More.Carefully.

This morning this is what greeted my on my Facebook Wall:

“Tamara – check your doorstep.”

I.Was.Scared.

When I opened the box:

 

“Now you have 1000 fans.  From your two biggest fans.”

“This page has 50 fans.”

Alright, so I haven’t taken the time to count how many pieces of paper are in the box, but I pretty much can guarantee that there are enough to make 1000.

For the record, I love my friends.

This also proves that I’m not crazy, I’m perfectly normal – in my own little corner of the world anyway.

Get Your Own Tots…

No seriously – get your own.  Mine are protected by Fridge Locker…I double dog dare you to attempt it.

That’s right, Fridge Locker.  Dorm rooms and office refrigerators have never been safer.

A Royal Ooopsie!

So HRH (for those of you on the non-British side of the pond, that stands for His Royal Highness) Prince William has been dating the same girl for a while. 

In anticipation of impending nuptials, some time in the past three years, retail giant Woolworths started to create fun little bobbles and trinkets bearing their images and stating ‘In Celebration of the Royal Marriage of…’  Leaving room for the date etc etc.

One problem.  Wills isn’t engaged.  Rumors are abounding that he might  pop the question sometime in the near future (but that’s been the rumor for, oh – three years now – hence the ‘date’ on the bobbles being 200?, I suppose they didn’t think it’d make it to 2010?)

Poor Woolies…whatever are they to do with all these trinkets now?

Skeet shooting practice anyone?

Yes, I know this isn’t an actual product you can buy RIGHT now – however, some merchandising genius out there is preparing to make a ton of money off of these things.  I mean, hey – you need a Prince William china service for 8 to go with that Princess Di and Prince Charles cookie plate and tea set, right?  The thing that surprises me, somewhat sadly, is that this merchandising genius is right…these things are gonna sell like hot cakes – which doesn’t leave me any less confused.

Oh Tooth Fairy!

My kids ask a lot of questions…

Why is the sky blue?

How come my eyes are brown and Daddy’s are green?

What’s the square root of 1863936930?

Ya know, basic kid stuff.

But lateley (with two of the kids in the “tooth losing” stage in life) the question has been, “What does the tooth fairy do with all those teeth?”

Hmmmm…..

Maybe this?

That is one talented tooth fairy.  I’m tellin’ you.  I mean check out the realistic details!

Oh wait…no – these custom painted crowns are actually meant to be worn…in the mouth.  “Hey dude, you have something stuck on your uh…..is that a ROOSTER?”

Yep – and this one  (my personal favorite)

See, now that’s a a University of Utah logo.  And you UTE fans think that us BYU fans are crazy….harumph! (and to Ski (my poor misguided UTE fan Sister…Pllllbbbbbbbttttt!)