The Teaposy Gift Set may be a little weird, but I feel like I’ve finally found the perfect gift for those random but important women that I can never seem to buy for. At around $75, it’s a little pricey for some (definitely too much for the aunt who’s always bugging me about getting married), but it’s perfect for the ones I actually like.

The basic concept is this - you put the Teaposy into hot water and the flower expands and sinks to the bottom. The basic Teaposy gift set comes with 2 cups, 2 saucers, a teakettle, and 6 packets of Teaposy tea. Everything’s clear, too, which is awesome because it lets you fully appreciate the blooming process.

Now that I think about it, the Teaposy might not be a bad item to have around for a boring night laying around the house. There’s no harm in indulging yourself once in a while.

I feel fortunate to have been born early enough to enjoy much of the 1980s.  The movies were great, the video games were just starting to get good, and the music…well, I’ll take a little “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” over “The Magic Stick” and American Idol any day.

So, as you might guess, I was definitely excited to see this cute black Goonies Never Say Die t-shirt.  I have a feeling that I could wear this shirt out to almost any bar and get more attention from the guys than if I were wearing a low-cut blouse.  Or more quality attention, anyway.

One more note - It would be totally lame if you wore the Goonies t-shirt without having seen the movie.  Don’t be that girl. Netflix is cheap.

There are moments in life when you see a product so ingenious that you can’t help but feel insanely jealous at the fact that you didn’t think of it first.  The moment that I happened upon Extra Nipples was not one of those moments.

Despite the fact that the site selling it offers an explanation as to why you might want “Extra Nipples”, I’m not sold.  Great for nursing mothers or new dads?  Somehow I doubt it.  Given the irritability levels of all the new, sleep-deprived nursing mothers that I’ve known, it sounds more like a good way for a new dad to get socked in the face.

Great.  I had to create an entirely new category for this “Extra Nipple” nonsense.

I’m a huge fan of the color green, so these Le Creuset Silicone Spatulas got me pretty excited.  While they are a little on the pricy side ($6-$14 each), we need to remind ourselves that they are GREEN.  And SPARKLY.  Plus, since they’re colored, they won’t get all nasty when you cook things like spaghetti sauce.

I’m plotting the demise of my current spatulas as I type.  I won’t feel right getting the new ones until the old ones are gone.  I see a horrific garbage disposal “accident” in their future…

I’ve been looking for a couple pairs of ballet flats to wear to work with jeans.  In my search, I’ve come across a ton of pairs and I figured I might as well share my efforts.  If you’re looking for ballet flats, there’s a very good chance that at least one of the pairs of shoes below will appeal to you.

MADISON BALLET FLAT
Price: $9.99
Satin/rubber. Black, Burgundy, Champagne. Imported.

QUILTED HEART BALLET FLAT
Price: $9.99
Man made materials. Gold, Red. Imported.

TENDER BALLET FLAT
Price: $14.99
Velvet/rubber. By Groove. Black, Teal. Imported.

TENDER HIGHLIGHTER BALLET FLAT
Price: $32.5
Man made material. By Groove. Pink, White. Imported.

CL by Laundry Acting Women’s Ballet Flats
Price: $9.99
Embellished ballet flats are a casual wardrobe essential CL by Laundry ballet flats feature cut-out embellishment along sides and bow detail at toe Round-toe flats feature padded insole and rubber sole.

Chinese Laundry Possess Women’s Ballet Flats
Price: $18.99
Clean and simple lines make these flats a wardrobe staple Women’s footwear is available in pink, yellow, red and white color options Slip on shoes feature a rounded toe.

Report Natalia Women’s Black Ballet Flats
Price: $32.99
These Report ballet flats are chic and sophisticated Fashionable footwear is a must for any woman’s wardrobe Comfortable and durable shoes feature bow detail on toe.

Liliana by Adi Tease Ballet Flats
Price: $22.99
Lightweight flat shoes are a wardrobe essential Liliana by Adi ‘Tease’ Ballet Flats feature sequin embellishment at toe and heel Ballet flats features criss-cross straps on vamp.

CL by Laundry Ashley Women’s Ballet Flats
Price: $23.99
Flirty flats are a wardrobe basic Women’s footwear is available in brandy and black color options Flats feature a closed toe and heel.

Liliana by Adi Bejeweled Ballet Flats
Price: $24.99
Comfortable ballet-style flats are a wardrobe essential Liliana by Adi ballet flats feature bejeweled embellishments Flat shoes can be worn with pants, skirts, dresses, and more.

Adidas Amyrina Women’s Ballet Flats
Price: $39.99
Graceful in form and function, this elegant ballerina shoe features a comfortable Orthoclase sockliner Women’s ballet flats ahve satin ribbon that laces up the calf for extra style in your studio excercises.

Jessica Simpson Lot Women’s Plaid Ballet Flats
Price: $39.99
These Jessica Simpson Lot plaid ballet flats were made for walking Chic and sophisticated footwear is a must for any woman’s wardrobe These women’s shoes are perfect for almost any occasion.

Bamboo by Journee Metallic Ballet Flats
Price: $26.99
Get the latest in high fashion apparel with these Bamboo by Journee metallic ballet flats Stylish women’s shoes feature patent leather metallic construction Chic shoes are a must for any fashionable woman’s wardrobe.

Ramona Ballet Flat
Price: $12.01
Ramona Ballet Flat

Medium Home Stretch Ballet Flat by Amanda
Home Stretch Ballet Flat by Amanda

Nine West Denham Ruched Satin Ballet Flats
Price: $20.98
“Denham” ruched satin ballet flats from Nine West.

Cole Haan Air Bria Ballet Metallic Leather Flats
Price: $79.99
Metallic leather gives the “Air Bria” ballet flats a style all their own, while Nike Air cushioning offers extra comfort.

Steve Madden Tillary Wrap-up Ballet Flat
Price: $20.98
Tillary wrap-up ballet flat from Steve Madden

Tommy Bahama St. Croix Cap Toe Ballet Flat
Price: $79.99
Basketweave leather caps give these ballet flats a fresh, summery quality that makes you want to take a picnic in the park.

Steven by Steve Madden Ryde Ballet Flats
Price: $27.98
“Ryde” ballet flats from Steven by Steve Madden.

Apepazza Obe Sequin Ballet Flat with Bow
Price: $27.98
Obe sequin ballet flat with bow from Apepazza.

Lilly Pulitzer Bea Ballet Flats with Bow
Price: $49.99
These bright ballet flats are quite simply adorable, with a sweet floral design and a tiny bow detail. Now for less!

Cole Haan Air Bria Ballet Metallic Leather Flats
Price: $79.99
Metallic leather gives the “Air Bria” ballet flats a style all their own, while Nike Air cushioning offers extra comfort.

Tommy Bahama Freeport Ballet Flat
Price: $79.99
Light and carefree, these round-toe skimmers from Tommy Bahama are banded with leather and lie almost flush to the ground.

If you don’t like any of these ballet flats, let me just say that you are insane.  I looked at so many shoes that I almost got sick of looking at them.  Crazy talk, I know.

Although Other People’s Love Letters: 150 Letters You Were Never Meant to See was published last October, I have to think that most of the letters within are decades old.  I can’t imagine a modern man writing a love letter worth publishing, but then again, maybe that’s just the men I hang around with.

Even if you don’t want the book, though, be sure to check out the 1 negative review by a Shayne McKean.  In that review, he or she asks, “Want to see crudely drawn pictures of naked people?”  Thanks for the heads up, Shayne.  I’m going to go with an enthusiastic, “Yes, please!”

And seriously, lady/dude - At 14, I never would have been able to purchase a book like that without the parents noticing.  They read pretty much everything before I was allowed to (barring stuff like the Babysitters Club or the classics).  Maybe if you spent more time watching your kids and less time writing Amazon reviews, your daughter wouldn’t be getting her hands on this kind of “filth”.

Rant over :)  Carry on.

Yes, you heard me correctly. That’s Beef Flavored Non-Alcoholic Dog Beer, and I think it’s a fantastic idea.

If you’ve ever had one of those immature boyfriends that tries to feed your dog beer, you know that most dogs actually LOVE drinking beer. The problem, of course, is that real beer has alcohol and hops, which are not good for the pup.

Handsnpaws  got smart and decided to make a lightweight beer for your furry lightweights. Alcohol and hops free, this beef broth and malt barley beer will delight your doggie for just $1.50 a bottle.

After a long day of napping and butt-licking, your dog deserves to kick back with a nice cold one, too.

If you find yourself completely unable to keep any plants alive, this Atomic Bonsai Tree should be pretty exciting. Instead of spending hours nurturing and carefully pruning a real bonsai tree, you just snap and twist the cardboard pieces together. End result? An adorable fake bonsai tree for your home or office - and a great conversation starter.

This Steiff Hedgehog Key Ring reminds me of the good old days of playing Sonic the Hedgehog on the Sega Genesis back in the early 90s.  I’d have a friend over and we’d load up on junk food and play all night long.

I recently tried to get back into Sonic on the Wii, but it’s just not the same.  Modern day 3-D Sonic is an abomination.

I’ve always been impressed with the Annick Goutal perfume bottles, but until now, I’ve never found one of their scents that justified the price.  They’re all very good, but the Mandragore Eau de Toilette is enough to make me shell out $72 for the light fragrance.  They say it has “a feeling of strength, vitality and mystery,” but I just like it because it smells good.  I think it might be the ginger.

What’s your favorite perfume?  I had a long Creed phase, but now it’s a toss-up between Armani and my tried and true Cynthia Rowley.

Annick Goutal Mandragore Eau de Toilette
Annick Goutal Mandragore