That George Foreman…he’s fantastic…

Ever been sitting at your desk and thought - “Gee, A quarter pounder with cheese sounds really good right now…too bad I don’t have a George Foreman Grill for my desk so I can cook myself one…”

That is, of course if you have a fridge, a freezer, a bread pantry and all the fixings there at your desk too.

So, assuming you have all these things…back to the original question, ever wanted to cook a hamburger at your desk?

Well, now you can, thanks to the Champ himself.

The iGrill…cooking foods for engineers and geeks everywhere.  The USB powered grill requires no external power source, has a very small footprint and is a lean, mean, fat-reducing, grilling machine.  (provided that you actually get up from the desk and move around once in a while – this just might be the weight loss solution you’ve been looking for…then again, maybe not.)

Fabulous Finds Friday – Save the TaTa’s

Cancer sucks.

I think we can all agree on that one.

I am always supportive of companies and products that give back to Cancer research, regardless of the form.  I love that many, many companies and fine upstanding citizens of the world – such as yourself – are banding together to beat this monster.

However – I especially love it when someone can donate to the cause to cure cancer – and do it with a sense of humor.

This is why today’s Fabulous Find is Save The TaTa’s.  (www.savethetatas.com)

First of all, because calling boobs  “Ta Ta’s” is funny.  I don’t care who you are.  It reminds me of being four years old and having my parents change “adult” words into cutesy things so that I can (or in most cases cannot) understand.  Calling boobs TaTa’s is funny – and it gives me warm fuzzy feelings from childhood – it’s a win-win.

Secondly – they do have some awesome products.  The one I’m absolutely in love with is the lip balm.  (Stop – do not EVEN let your minds go there…)  I’m allergic to Menthol, and most chap stick products have it in them…or they are fruity flavored and really do  nothing for your lips but make you smell like an orchard.  The Save the TaTa’s brand is All Natural, smells of honey, and is only $3.50 a stick.  I got mine at the local Harley Davidson Store (I was there buying a Guardian Bell – which is another post entirely…)  They also have shirts, onesies, key chains, water bottle belt clips, an entire line of soaps….the list goes on and on.  There is something TaTa’s for every budget.

Lastly – and most importantly – Save the Tata’s is a not for profit organization committed to a cure.  Every single sale creates a donation to the cause.  And every single penny counts.

So, that is today’s Fabulous Find.  For the record, no – I am not a breast cancer survivor or victim.  I do know someone very close to me who is.  My life has been touched by cancer in several ways – not just breast cancer…and I truly believe this monster has got to be stopped.  Every little bit helps.   And while cancer is a very serious thing, we can learn from TaTa’s…laughter heals.  Every moment counts.  And… an existence to bring joy and healing to the world is not a bad thing.

Got Monkey Butt Yet?

I’m not really certain why people refer to a highly irritated tuckous as “Monkey butt” – I’m fairly certain that those primates that do indeed have large red (and in most cases PINK) bottoms aren’t annoyed by them.

I mean, really – I’ve been to the monkey cages at the San Diego Zoo – and I’ve seen things (Monkey's really Have NO shame) but not a single one of them was standing itching it’s bottom like it’d never sit down again.

That being said – because you know you needed the full Monkey butt explanation – this product name makes no sense to me.

“Anti Monkey Butt Powder”

Thanks Janene – you are right.  It’s funny.  Funny Ha Ha funny.

Big Book of Home Remedies

Ok, I know – there’s probably a lot of really great information in here.  HOWEVER – I’m sitting here at home with ZERO voice, two small children, and with rising health care costs being what they are – I refuse to go to the doctor.

So I started looking into home remedies.  I have to admit there’s a lot of great info out there.  And again, I’m sure this book has lots more great and valuable information for those looking for simple home remedies.

But, when I looked up “Laryngitis” in  The Big Doctors Book of Home Remedies: Quick Fixes, Clever Techniques, and Uncommon Cures to Get You Feeling Better FastI couldn’t stop laughing (well, more of a wheezy, forced air type of sound – but you get the picture)  when I found out that the number one home remedy is….

are you ready?

Wait for it…

wait for it…

STOP TALKING.

Number two?

DON’T EVEN WHISPER.

Um….thanks for the info big helpful doctor book.  Now, do you know what might be a helpful side item to sell with this book?  How about “The Big Book of Morse Code” because with cures like this, I’m gonna need some way to communicate.

(yes, I know “stop talking” is something a doctor would tell me also – but I think that really goes into a book called “The Big Book Of Common Sense Answers” or something like that.  Now, please excuse me, I need to go frantically wave my arms at my kids who are fighting over a Barbie.  This ought to be entertaining.)

Inflate-a-potty

Who is on Latrine duty?

Aw man?  Really????

Inflate-a-potty.

Ok, I see the idea here, really I do.  I’m a camper.  I like the outdoors.  I’ve even dug my fair share of latrines. Something soft to sit my tush on would be fabulous when out in the wilderness – but I’m not sure I’d go the route of

“inflate like you would a beach ball”

That involves my mouth doesn’t it?

Thinking…thinking…

Yes, yes it does.

I suppose I could technically pass that task off to one of the kids while setting up camp.

*shudder*

I know how kids are.  No thanks.

The Better Marriage Blanket

Because I couldn’t possibly make this up – yet again, here is the word for word information from the website:

Almost everyone knows the silent but deadly effects of flatulence on relationships.  For couples, nothing can spoil the romantic aura more quickly!  It can be funny but it can also be a nuisance.

Yes…why yes I do understand that.

The Better Marriage Blanket is made using the same kind of activated carbon fabric found in Military Chemical Suits.  Chemicals and gasses are absorbed in millions of microscopic pores in each tiny particle of activated carbon.

*snicker*

…

First person to shout “DUTCH OVEN” wins a prize…

For those that don’t know what that is, well then, consider yourself lucky.  Very, very lucky.

Thank you Leanne W for this one, no – I hadn’t seen it, and it’s helped me through the better part of the day while I try to recover from this illness.  Laughter really is the best medicine.

So Sick…

Sorry folks.  I know there was no Fabulous Finds post yesterday.  You see, I’m not feeling well – so the only things I considered fabulous were pillows, blankets, cold medicine and sleep – lots of it.  Short of reclassifying the Remote controlled tissue box to a Fabulous Find, I simply couldn’t post anything.

I did however find this.

Playing on the fear in the hearts and minds of mothers and germaphobes everywhere – it’s the H1N1 eliminating vacuum.  I’m sure there’s some super technical jargon as to how this thing works – something about the UV light destroying the outer shell of the germ itself and then working it’s way inside and rendering it useless and unable to reproduce…but still.  In my germ infested and totally ill state – I think it’s ridiculous.  Probably because I didn’t think of it first…because I’m totally petty and shallow like that.

I’m going to go lay back down … ah – ah – ah ---- Choooo!   (ouch…)