The Seven Jeans “A” Pocket Jean is probably one of the most versatile pairs of jeans you can buy. They come in tons of different washes, and they’re almost universally flattering. At around $200 a pair, they’re not a bad deal for something that’s actually made here in the U.S.

This particular pair is more casual than some, with simple, vintage-looking stitching on the back pockets and plenty of whiskered and faded spots.  And of course, the flared leg is great for creating a slim look through the hips and thighs.

There’s a very good chance that some would say I’m too old for Delia’s, but I really don’t care. If you want a cute t-shirt that doesn’t fit like it was made for a lumberjack, it’s a great place to go. That’s especially true since they started making more t-shirts that actually work with low-rise jeans. Really, if you’re the kind of girl who wants your butt hanging out in back, why bother getting a t-shirt and covering the cleavage? Just go topless already and get it over with.

But back to the point. I love this Butterflies Tee from Delia’s. It reminds me a bit of those crappy airbrushed paintings you can get at state fairs, or those hideous velour printed couches from the 1970s - and yet somehow, it works. The overall effect is a mixture of retro cool and “So cute I want to run through sunny meadows and snuggle kittens by the barrel-full”.

Butterfly T-Shirt Technical Specs: 100% cotton, 24″ long (great backside coverage that doesn’t hang too low).

I never believed that those bowl-shaped spy listening devices worked until I actually had the chance to play with one.  A friend had one a while back and we spent an entire afternoon listening to neighbors’ conversations.  I learned that some people are really, really boring.

Anyway, I wouldn’t mind having my own spy listening device so I could go out in search of more interesting people.  It would be a lot of fun to go up to the cliffs where people hike and see what I could overhear from couples taking walks.  Yeah, I’m sick like that.

The Orbitor Spy Listening Device looks like a pretty close approximation to the gadget my friend had, complete with the satellite-dish looking gun thing and the heavy-duty headphones (this is great, because as you’re intently listening to someone else, it makes it very easy for people to sneak up on you and scare you half to death).  At $70, it seems like a pretty reasonable deal as far as spy listening devices are concerned - not cheap enough that it would probably suck, but yet not too expensive for something so frivolous.

The manufacturer says that the Orbiter Spy Listening Device can hear sounds up to 300 feet away and it comes with a Viewfinder that can zoom in so you can see the people you’re spying on.  They suggest using it to hear athletes at games or animals in nature, but I say they have no imagination (or they have lawyers that won’t let them suggest more fun uses).   It also has a playback feature so you can record up to 120 seconds of the stuff that’s actually worth overhearing.

It seems like everyone I know is either getting married or having babies. I guess we all have a phase where it seems that way. I’ve decided that this Organic Baby Gift Set is going to be my go-to gift for all the new moms I know, if only for the sheep burp cloth that comes in the set (what can I say, I’m a sucker for sheep).

Because all the toys are dyed in a water bath with natural plant and mineral dyes, you can be sure that you’re not contributing to any unnecessary chemical exposure for the baby.  This organic gift set comes in a recycled gift box.

I think the biggest thing that keeps me from recycling is the fact that it’s time consuming and gross. Dirty newsprint and sticky soda cans really aren’t something I want lying around my kitchen in piles. Of course, if I had something like these cute Recycling Bins, I might feel a little more obligated to do it…and then I’d feel better for doing something good for the world…and then that would translate into actually BEING a better person, right?

Or I’d just have some cute recycling bins. What do you think? Can owning the bins make you get responsible about the environment? Should there be a charity somewhere designed to get these bins into homes at no charge?

The Smart Bin 16 Gallon, 3 Compartment 18/0 Stainless Steel Pedal Recycle Bin

Even though Poo-Pourri Spray looks all pink and flowery like it’s for girls, we should all remember that girls do not actually poop. If you happened to know someone who DOES poop, though, this would be a fun gift. It would definitely be handy in a shared bathroom situation.

Instead of spraying it to cover up the icky smells, you spray the water with Poo-Pourri before the smells happen. Yeah, it’s a little gross to explain, but the effect is decidedly un-gross.

If I had more of a tan, I’d definitely buy this Floral Ruffle Top.  It’s soft and romantic, plus very well-cut.  The problem I usually have with shirts like this one is that they tend to be too billowy or maternity-top looking…or just too trashy.  This one is the perfect compromise between the two, and it would make a great date top.  Just pair it with some cute jeans and maybe some ballet flats or heels and you’ve got an outfit that’s appealing to the male eye, but comfortable enough that you can have a great time.

Oh, and it’s just $23.

I’ll warn you right now, this post is going to be a little bit nerdy and kind of disgusting.  I came across this Sterling Silver Claddagh Spinner Ring today, and it induced an internet meme flashback moment of the worst kind.  When I saw this ring (and I know I can’t be the only one to think this), it immediately reminded me of the Goatse guy.

Some of you may be new to the Internet.  The word “Goatse” may not cause you to shake and break out in a cold sweat.  I can fix that.    If you’re over 18 and have a strong stomach (don’t say I didn’t warn you) do a Google Images Search for the word “goatse”.   If you don’t want to do that, just imagine a Rickroll, then take away the music, add an up-close look into a grown man’s rectal cavity, and you have it.

A few years ago, someone came out with a less graphic logo designed to evoke memories of that fateful photograph.  This is what they came up with:

Today, Overstock and some random jewelry designers want to make sure that you can enjoy the memories in jewelry form, too.  In addition to the ring below, they have a number of necklaces, earrings, and bracelets that aren’t quite as similar.  This one can be yours for less than $30.  Now that’s a deal that won’t make you feel like you’re taking it up the…

It’s just not reasonable to think that a person should sit at a desk for 40+ hours each week and do nothing but work. You have to play around a bit if you want to be productive. That’s why this Random Dawdle Mousepad is so incredibly awesome.

When you need a break, you can just push the mouse aside and play some tic-tac-toe or scribble down the URL of the stupid website you came across, etc. When you’re done, just pull off the top sheet and move on to the next one.

As long as I’m t-shirt shopping, why not check out a few more. This More Trees Please t-shirt is pretty cute, too, and surprisingly cheap for being printed on organic cotton. It’s rare to get ANY t-shirt for $12 these days, much less a t-shirt that you can feel good about. This shirt (like most of the shirts over at Customized Girl) is printed on a Bella plain t-shirt, which is nice because theirs tend to be a bit longer than the usual American Apparel shirts that most sites carry.