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Simplify your desk and your pockets with this super-thin innovative ruler pen that features an orange highlighter, a black ballpoint pen, a pencil and a PDA stylus all in one. To change the options, simply hold the pen horizontally and rotate it until the icon for the desired function faces up, then just click on button #1. To retract any function click on button #2. Ruler features centimeters and inches and there is an eraser under button #1. Instructions and case included. Refills available for lead, ink, highlighter, stylus, and eraser. Designed by Adrian Olabuenaga, who set out to create the world's thinnest four-function pen and limit the amount of writing utensils people needed. Made in China.

This sleek picnic backpack makes it easy for two to dine alfresco. The secure sling-style strap is designed for comfort during those treks to the ideal lunch location, while cleverly designed pockets hold everything you need. An exterior pocket secures complete place settings for two - plates, utensils, cups and napkins, along with a wine key - and the large interior pocket is insulated to keep your meal tasty and your wine chilled. A cell phone pocket on the strap and an outer mesh pocket provide spots to stash all other necessary items. Bon appetit! Made in China.

Make every coffee break a colorful collaboration with this set of 10 mugs featuring the original primary colors by PANTONE, the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design and creative industries. Made of fine china and featuring ten gorgeous glossy shades with PANTONE references: red 186c, orange 021c, black 4c, process yellow c, lilac 2583c, royal blue 286c, light blue 549c, olive 5757c, lime 388c and green 3395c. Made in China.

Guests will be wondering about the potency of the wine when you serve it in these clever wine glasses. The slightly off-center base causes the glass to rock gently into place, leaving drinkers a bit wary of their balance. The set of four glasses feature a lovely speckled glass pattern, one each in yellow, fuchsia, green and blue. The modern stem-less shape lets the glasses pull double duty serving cocktails, making the set a unique gift for newlyweds or hosts. Handmade in Romania. Sold as a set of 4.

Lighten up and have some fun with this group of silly and spunky handmade puppets. Each cheery animal is formed from bright scraps of reclaimed wool. Available in monkey, dog, walrus, and frog. Handmade in Canada by artist Josh Title. Due to the reclaimed nature of the materials used, colors and patterns will vary; however, the color for each puppet reflected in the drop-down menu should be fairly consistent.Click here to see details of the monkey, dog, walrus, and frog.

Most of us don't cook every night (or any night for that matter). So why not perfect your ordering skills with this handy Takeout Menu Organizer? Like a modern-day recipe box, this organizer will make sure your favorite foods are but an easy phone call away. Printed in China. Features: - Hardcover 3-ring binder with elastic closure - Pen and 50-sheet pad for taking orders - Tipping guide and chart - Helpful ordering advice - Adhesive tab labels for easy organization - Frequently called numbers list - Nine tabbed dividers with menu storage pockets and service records

Who can forget the excitement of shopping for school supplies? Brand new yellow pencils with no teeth marks. Crisp, clean lined paper. Writing your name in all notebooks. Ah, those were the days. Now, grown-ups can have that back-to-school thrill anytime with these fun socks. Based on iconic patterns and objects from your school days, these socks designed by Ken Macy are sure to get you to the head of the class. Made in the USA. Sold individually or in a set of 3.Due to a limited supply, when these items sell out, they will not be available until the end of January. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Like princesses from a gothic fairytale, artist Caia Koopman's leading ladies have an alternative, rebellious beauty about them. Marrying pastel colors and overtly feminine clothing with jet black hair, waif-like bodies, dark rimmed eyes and burgundy stained lips, Caia creates a truly unique heroine that is both sweet and dark, alluring and intimidating. Choose from Armistice tampon case (left) and Quietus case(right). Made in Los Angeles. Sold individually. Holds three regular tampons

Don't worry, you don't have to give up your daily coffee fix to show mama earth some love. This clever porcelain rendition of a paper cup looks just like the modern to-go cup, except this one can be used over and over again. So whether you order black coffee or double mocha cinnamon latte, the original I Am NOT a Paper CupTM made of double-walled porcelain will keep drinks piping hot and paper cups out of landfills. Durable and great for travel. Matte porcelain finish. Comes with one soft silicone "I Am NOT a Plastic LidTM" in white. Designed by James Burgess. Made in Taiwan. Replacement "I Am NOT a Plastic Lid" in white and black sold separately.TM

For any author, writer, or lover of letters, these distinguished sterling silver cufflinks are made from the keys of real vintage typewriters. Pick two of the first letter of a name, or go with two different letters to form initials - either your own or those of someone you love, so you can really wear your heart on your sleeve. Created by designer Ward Wallau. Handmade in the USA and Mexico. Cufflinks are sold individually at $45, or $90 per pair. As the cufflinks are handmade from various typewriters, font, color and style may vary slightly. Handmade in the USA and Mexico. Click here for more typewriter jewelry! As featured on The Today Show. Click here to view information about our jewelry bags. Artist card included.

Capture the follies of training Fido with this Bad DogTM Tumbler set. Four pint glasses depict a lovable pooch doing the exact opposite of the commands being barked. Made in the USA. Sold as a set of four. Complete your litter of bad dogs with matching mugs and plates!

Tired of all those aggravating word games, annoying anagrams, brain-teasing trivia and paralyzing picture puzzles? Then DUH is the game for you. DUH isn't a test of your intelligence; it's just 50 entertaining questions from the easy to the super easy, the silly to the supercilious. Great for parties, the fun really begins when one of your friends (certainly not you) flubs a question, and you can remind them of it, repeatedly. Made in China.

Recycle waste into something wonderful! This unique, odorless indoor composting system ferments and pickles food waste in less than half the time of conventional composting methods using the Japanese method of Bokashi. And don't forget the beginner's guide to composting, which will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about the wonderful world of fermentation. Convenient - Stores neatly under kitchen sink for easy access, every few weeks contents can then be buried in your garden. Large Capacity - Holds approximately 5 gallons of food waste. Air-Tight Lid - Ensures an ideal environment for anaerobic fermentation to take place, while controlling odors and deterring flies. Plastic Strainer & Spigot - Placing the plastic grate inside the bucket and then piling food waste on top of it separates the food waste from the liquid that accumulates at the bottom of the bucket. This liquid can be easily drained through the spigot and used as a nutrient-rich fertilizer for houseplants and garden.Bokashi - An all-natural compost starter containing beneficial micro-organisms that aids in fermentation. Once the bucket is full, it will take only 10 days to produce a pre-compost product ready to bury in the garden. After planting, the compost will be converted to rich topsoil in about one month. Compost inoculates the soils with beneficial and effective microorganisms which detoxify chemically treated soil, feeds the natural soil ecology, and attracts beneficial insects and nematodes. It also enhances soil fertility and increases plant yield and produce quality.>Each composter comes with a one gallon bag of bokashi. Additional one gallon bokashi refills available. Due to the 10-day cycle needed for fermenting, two composters are recommended to have a complete, always-running system. Click here to read about the benefits of composting. Click here to read an article about speed composting from the Wall Street Journal.>>Click here to see page 1 and page 2 from the Composting book.

Get in touch with your feelings with these cuddly interactive toys that help kids and adults identify and express emotions. Each has a pouch for storing emotions and comes with a set of nine two-sided emotions and a "Feel Guide" with tips about communicating and connecting. Cat comes with five band-aids. Cloud has a twistable head that features a happy face on one side and a sad face on the other Included set of nine emotions: Happy, Sad, Mad, Grateful, Scared, Jealous, Shy, Loved and a blank one for writing your own emotion! Pen included. Made in China.Additional emotions are also available: Pack A: Kind, Hurt, Sorry, Uncomfortable, Friendly and a blank one for writing your own (pen included). Pack B: Sleepy, Surprised, Embarrassed, Guilty, Excited and a blank one for writing your own (pen included). Click here to see Cloud's sad face.Click here to view a video of the kimochi cloud doll in action!

With this set of seven beautiful gold angel coins, symbolism is in the eye of the beholder. From hope to love, protection to faith, friendship, kindness and gratitude, the meaning you give to each one makes it all the more special. Keep them for yourself and have an angel for each day of the week or give them to friends and family as tokens of love. Made in the USA.

Ease the frustrations of your "grown up" world with the Dodge 'Em Desktop Dodgeball Game. Just line them up and take aim - and be taken back to a time when scores were settled with rubber balls on the blacktop. For those of you who never fared well in these dueling matches, here's your chance to improve your game. This mini version comes with a sponge ball and 8 enemies, er, kids ready for action. Made in China.

Slip into a pair of Freudian slippers for the ultimate foot therapy session. These plush, comfy slippers will keep feet cozy and supported, and Freud's red tongue will wiggle when you move your toes. Now all you have to do is lay down on the couch and talk about your childhood. Made in China.

Start each day with a reminder to live your life out loud! This inspiring necklace features Emile Zola's words "I am here to live aloud" inscribed in sterling silver on one square and complemented by a 22 kt gold-plated brass square with a cut-out pattern. Handmade by Kathy Bransfield in California. Click here to view information about our jewelry bags.

A remedy for all those times you've needed a spare key, a band-aid, a needle and thread or a piece of candy, this handy little box guarantees that you'll always be prepared when little disasters strike. A magnet on the back allows you to put on your fridge, locker, desk, etc. Ideal for first aid supplies, matches and lighters, spare keys, office supplies, small change, sewing kits, sweets and candy. Made in China.