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It's the holiday season, and you know what that means - the classic holiday film "A Christmas Story" will be playing on some channel somewhere in the world every day for the next month. Not that I'm complaining - it's one of my favorite movies of all time.

And perhaps one of the best scenes of the film is when the father receives his "major award" - the infamous Leg Lamp. Believe it or not, you can get your own official replica - in the "fra-gee-lay" crate, no less! It'll cost you a pretty penny, though - current sale price is $268.99 (normally $368.99). If you can do without the crate though, the lamp itself is currently on sale for $99.99.

Yes, it's rather pricey for a "gag" gift. But wouldn't it be great to watch your favorite "Christmas Story" fan reenact this hilarious scene?

Trash: Fridge Locker

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How bad does your roommate suck if you need a Fridge Locker? This thing looks like a cage and has a combination lock on it. It can be stored in the fridge, freezer, or pantry so that you can keep every type of snack or beverage safe from moochers and snack thieves.

There are a few instances when I think this could come in handy and you wouldn't look like quite as much of an overprotective food freak. Do you remember that episode of Friends when one of Ross's coworkers eats his leftover turkey sandwich with the "moist maker"? If Ross would've had a Fridge Locker, the whole fiasco never would have happened.


Happy Thanksgiving! And protect those precious once-a-year leftovers!

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I laughed out loud when I saw this one. Part of the reason is this guy's face, but mostly it's the fact that he's wearing an upside-down umbrella around his neck.

I actually debated a bit over whether this Hair Cutting Umbrella was "trash" or "treasure". It's true that cleaning hair off your clothes and floor after a home haircut is annoying. However, I would think the umbrella would get in the way of the "stylist" cutting your hair. And it doesn't seem like it would be that easy to dump the hair out of the umbrella once you're done. I can just see someone trying to pour it all in the trash and little wisps start flying out all over the place, getting all over the floor and making you have to pull out the vacuum anyway.

But it is only $8.00, so maybe it's worth a shot.

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I'm sure the White House is impressive enough on a regular day, but during Christmas it must be particularly amazing to see all of the elegant holiday decorations. In Christmas at the White House by Jennifer B. Pickens, you can check out 500 photos taken from 9 different administrations.

This would be an awesome "coffee table book" to give someone (like me!) for the holidays. It's pretty pricey at $75.00, but it has over 400 pages of decorating perfection. Not wanting to flip through this book would be un-American. Just kidding! But still, I think it would be really interesting to see how different administrations decorated the same house differently.
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Trash: Bread Shoes

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These Bread Shoes have been all over the blogosphere lately, and a lot of people think they are totally awesome. In fact, they're selling out on the manufacturer's website. And I ask, "Why?"

People, these are loaves of bread that have a chunk cut off the back and part of the insides pulled out of the "toe" area. Anyone could do this. Actually, my 5-year-old cousin did nearly the same thing with dinner rolls this past weekend. Why are people paying 62 euros, or roughly $93, for a pair of bread shoes that you can't even wear? The website itself says, "Not wearable on feet". And I'm pretty sure you wouldn't be able to eat them, either, as they do not appear to be packaged in an airtight container. So, you get a pair of stale bread shoes that you ... display on your mantle?

I'm bummed, man. This is a total waste of a perfectly delicious loaf of bread.

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Seriously guys? Really?

The creators of On the Cuff feel that they are solving a horrid problem that plagues so many of us when we wash our dishes, faces, and cars - water running down our arms. Dun dun DUN! I know, such a problem, right? Thank goodness they've come up with these sponge bracelets that you wear to catch those awful drops of water. And I'm so glad they're selling them for the bargain price of $7.99 per pair. Yes folks, you are only $8.00 away from a couple of sponge rings that will spare you the slight annoyance of water droplets on your forearms. Awesome! And totally worth it!

Whew. All that sarcasm wore me out.

Trash: Sexy Girl Doorstop

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This "sexy girl" doorstop is so trashy! I don't need to explain why, as I figure the outline of a girl in the doggie-style position makes it pretty obvious. Would the type of person that would like this even use a doorstop?

After showing you this stupid doorstop, I'd like to redeem myself and show you a pretty darn cool (non "sexy") doorstop. Check out the Golfer's Doorstop! It comes with a golf ball so you can start practicing your putting skills immediately...while keeping a door propped open.

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I know that nothing can ever compare to the traditional Rubber Ducky as the perfect tub toy. However, these Floating Ducks are a cute alternative for those who prefer something a little more modern and designer-y. Yes, that's a word.

Besides being a fun floating bath toy for your kids, they can also function as room decor. The baby rests on the mom's back (so cute), and they gently rock together, exuding a calm, almost Zen-like feel. Adorable!

By the way, for those of you who just can never get enough ducks, check out the ducky selection at Vat19. We love our feathered friends!

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As if a Cinnamon Swirl Marshmallow didn't already sound delicious enough, these are also topped with candied pecans. Yum! These are about 2" square, which is a pretty good size for a marshmallow. You get 8 pieces for $14.00, which I think is reasonable for something with a unique flavor (I haven't actually tried these, but for a marshmallow I think this is a unique flavor!) and that is handmade by Vintage Confections.

It's November (already!) and has already started to get pretty cold at night here in St. Louis, which is perfect campfire and s'mores making weather. I wouldn't melt these gourmet marshmallows though. I'd just get some regular jumbo marshmallows!