Monday June 16, 2008
Jennifer Fiander - 9:39 PM ADT
I thought the idea of this talking watch was actually a good idea:
Rooster Watch Auction
As you can see from the accompanying video, this digital watch tells YOU the time with a built in female voice. The "fun" feature about this watch is that it has a fairly realistic sounding rooster alarm. The alarm is cute to listen to once or twice, but I wonder how long until it becomes VERY annoying.
This is the part I particularly enjoyed about the auction. The seller claims: "Wonderful help for blind or people with visual impairments". He also claims that it is "very loud" and when the "alarm goes off, you will think you have a live rooster in your house!" I feel rather sorry for the poor visually impaired person who is scared half to death by the rooster- especially if they are sleeping with their watch on, their hand tucked tenderly under their head...
COCKADOODLE-DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Tuesday April 29, 2008
Jennifer Fiander - 11:29 AM ADT
This adventurous EBay seller is making the most of out his time, and a scrap piece of paper. He has created an Imaginary Friend Auction in which he will create your very own imaginary friend for you.
What is sadder than an adult having an imaginary friend? An adult who makes up imaginary friends for others...
At no bids, and the auction almost over, I don't think this seller is going to make anything from this auction. That is because most adults who think they need an imaginary friend, are smart enough to get the little kid down the street to make one up for them...
Friday April 25, 2008
Jennifer Fiander - 6:24 AM ADT
Just as a follow up to my last post about the "spudware" made out of potatoes- my husband and I were in Maine last weekend, and I got a slushy at a convenience store before crossing back into Canada. I noticed that the "plastic" container was completely compostable- made from corn. Wow- you really couldn't tell. It looked like your typical clear flexible plastic cup with an attachable dome lid. I meant to bring it back with me, and see if I were to put it in water or outside in the dirt, how long it would take for it to break down, but silly me, I threw it out. Well, at least it will break down someday in the landfill.
I'm wondering though- do we have these in Canada? I'm going to go on an extensive slushy hunt now to find out...
Sunday March 23, 2008
Jennifer Fiander - 4:37 PM ADT
This product is so strange, that frankly, it is pretty neat:
Looking for an alternative to plastic cutlery? Something that LOOKS and FUNCTIONS like a plastic fork/ spoon/knife, but is actually biodegradable?
Well, this Spudware does just that- it is "plastic" looking cutlery, made from POTATOES, that breaks down in only 180 days. Specifically, it is made from 80% potato starch, 20% soy oil. This cutlery is actually rewashable and reusable.
What will they think of next???
Do you think this (or something like it) will catch on and become commonly used around here soon? I wonder...
Friday February 29, 2008
Jennifer Fiander - 6:06 AM AST
The Virgin Mary Pretzel auction (yesterday's post) has sprouted something I find fascinating- all the COPYCATS! All kinds of people hoping to cash in on this sellers auction. So, in honor of these creative people, I am going to feature some of their auctions.
Need a new mug for the office? You can buy your very own Virgin Mary holding Baby Jesus mug
Too subtle? Perhaps on your next casual day, you should also wear a new Virgin Mary t-shirt
More to come!
Thursday February 28, 2008
Jennifer Fiander - 9:52 AM AST
I'm curious to see if this EBay seller actually gets the selling price for his Virgin Mary Pretzel Auction. With nearly 15 hours left on the auction, it already has 44 bids, the highest of which is $5300.
Hmmm... I'm thinking I'd better pay more attention when eating my Rold Gold....
Admittedly, it does look a bit like the photo they show of the Virgin Mary. But, still a pretty hefty price to pay for a pretzel, especially from a seller with a low feedback score. The auction has received a lot of press on news shows and online, including from CNN.
Don't make the mistake of mixing this pretzel in with your party mix!
Sunday February 17, 2008
Jennifer Fiander - 2:24 PM AST
I've known about Koopa for quite some time and I've been saving him for a special occasion.
Koopa is an adorable little turtle who paints abstracts. Here is a current auction with one of Koopa's masterpieces:
Koopa's Masterpiece
This painting is apparently Koopa's 804th painting- he's been painting for 5 years. Wow, poor little guy's gotta be tired from all that painting...
You can also check out more about Koopa and his paintings on his website: www.turtlekiss.com
I watched the Youtube video of Koopa (on the EBay page), and I was really impressed by his running speed! I think if the whole 'artist' thing doesn't work out for him, that perhaps he could take up short distance running or something.
Well, signing off now. I'm going to go slather up my 2 cats in some paint and set them free on canvas and see what we come up with. Look for our work on EBay!
Wednesday February 13, 2008
Jennifer Fiander - 6:06 PM AST
Not feeling well today. I'm really not. I think am coming down with the flu. Keep going between hot/cold/hot/cold, mixed in with a headache, a shakey feeling and an uneasy belly. I kind of suspected something was up when last night I was hot. Who is HOT in mid-February???
Being self-employed, I didn't have to "go" to work today, but I did still work. I don't have anyone to pick up the slack when I'm not there, so I have no choice but to try to accomplish something. But, for those of you who have a job with an employer who insists you be there or have good reason why you can't, I have found the perfect product for you! You can order FAKE DOCTORS NOTES for the low price of only $4.99 for 6 different styles. A great bargain (you'd spend at least that on gas to go to the doctor for a REAL appointment!), and you get them by instant download. (we don't have time to waste when we're "sick"!)
Ah, I would have loved to have been a student when there were great resources like this available...
Thursday February 7, 2008
Jennifer Fiander - 6:05 AM AST
I read this article online today:
Rescuers free boy stuck in washer
Here is an excerpt from the article:
"DOVER, Ohio - Talk about an oversized load: A 4-year-old boy got stuck when he climbed into his family's top-loading washing machine, and firefighters had to use a metal cutter to slice into the appliance to get him out. "
Now, I don't know about you, but I'd be both some worried parent and also a mad one if my kid did this. Thank goodness the boy was ok- but the jaws of life on my washer??? I would not be one happy mama...
This intrigues me- how does one get into a washer? I wonder how much of my body I could cram into one of those. One thing is for sure, if I go get myself stuck trying, I'm going to be darn sure I'm looking my best when I do, and that there is super handsome firefighter on duty that day...
Monday February 4, 2008
Jennifer Fiander - 9:34 PM AST
I've featured several flying/slingshot items on this blog, and here's one more:
Lot of 12 Flying Screaming Slingshot Monkeys
I was happy to see some attention to detail with these little monkeys- each monkey features a cape (because, as we all know- you really need a cape for effective flying). And he is wearing a mask (because, as we all know- 'super monkeys' must maintain their secret identity). And as he is shot through the air, he apparently squeels like a real jungle monkey.
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
and a lot of 12! How could it get any better than that! The next time an unwelcome solicitor enters your yard, pelt them with a dozen screeching Super Monkeys! They won't know what hit them!
