Momiji Friendship Dolls

We are not doing presents for Christmas this year (except for the kids) due to financial reasons. So I was so bummed when I saw these here. Each doll has a unique personality and represents a virtue or trait. You can also slip a secret message in its base. Here's what they all stand for from left to right:

Clever Clogs likes boys who wear glasses.
Flowers likes the shipping forecast and new shoes.
Smiling likes gingerbread and tap dancing.
Happy likes fancy dress and tea-time treats.
Pixie likes escapology and cups of tea.

Not sure which one would be perfect for me, but at $12 a piece, I would have bought one for all my best girlfriend and would hope they would sit them next to their computer. That's where I would put mine. Little things like this are making it hard on me not to shop.

The 'Ove' Glove

Okay so I am sure you have seen this before on some infomercial and probably laughed (as we all do when we watch them), but this one is a keeper. We obtained two 'ove' gloves and they are so awesome. We use them every day! It's just an oven mit that you can wear and it can handle up to 450 degrees of extreme heat. They say it is made up of the same material used in firefighter's gloves. I like it because I never have to worry about burning myself. You can get more info on it here, but I know they sell it at multiple places! Try it!

Folex- Spot Remover

My mom started using Folex years ago, when I still lived at home. She was in need of a great spot remover for her carpet, especially for pesky pet stains. Someone told her about it and it worked miracles. Back then it was like $14.95 per bottle, but now I think it's under $7 at Home Depot. Now we use it on our carpet & rugs, and the bottle isn't small so it lasts a long time. It gets out any odors and stains. It has saved us a lot of grief over the years. Right now, it mostly picks up baby spit up and mystery stains from my three year old! Ha!

My Computer

This is my computer and I love it. Besides actual people in my life, it is my number one best "thing" friend. I love having a desktop. I prefer having a desktop. It keeps me centered. Yes, my screen is a 24-inch. Yes, it way too big for my tiny little media center at the top of our stairs. It was worth every penny of my investment. It is a definite favorite thing.

Collapsible Colander

A kitchen fav is our collapsible colander. When Mark bought this I totally whined because we already had our "stainless steel- we registered for it years ago for our wedding-Crate and Barrel colander." I didn't understand why we would need a new colander? Ummmm..... because it folds down and is so easy to use, wash and store! I use it everyday and I am so glad he bought it. Our brand is Chefmate, but since we have purchased it there are many brands that make them. Good job Mark, here are some words you don't hear often, "you were right," it was a great buy!

Cell Phone Speaker

I heart my Contour Surface Sound Compact Car Kit. It's a flat-panel speaker with microphone that is bluetooth compatible and wireless. I bought this instead of a hands free headset and I love it. It just sits on my visor and all I have to do is talk. It may not be pretty but I use it every day!

Misty Mate

Well it seems that everyone has a Misty Mate and now we do too! We FINALLY got ours at Costco after several attempts. We love this personal mister that you can take everywhere. So far it has saved us at the Wild Animal Park and Brody's soccer games. I think we may be the last person we know to buy one, but if I'm wrong and you don't have one you should invest in it. Plus you get two in a pack! Go to Costco or I think they sell them at most sporting goods stores.