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What in the heck are these for!? I seriously cannot think of a single situation when you would need these, want these, or where these would be funny. Are these for the next generation of ravers? I guess that means glow sticks are out. Now you need a Party Rat.

The name doesn't even mean anything! Yes, these little lights look like rats, but so what? Is a "party rat" something that I just don't know about? "Party animal", yes. "Party rat", no.

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Oh NeatDesk, where have you been all my life?

The NeatDesk is a high-speed desktop scanner that can scan a bunch of your receipts, business cards, and documents all at once. That's enough to impress me, but hold on to your hats folks, there's more. After the items are scanned, the included NeatWorks software identifies and extracts the important information and automatically organizes it for you on your computer. Seriously, push one button and your documents become PDFs, your receipt information goes into an Excel spreadsheet or QuickBooks, and your business contacts are stored in a digital Roladex.

At about $350.00 a pop, it's quite an investment, but it would make an awesomely unique gift for anyone who is too busy - or too lazy - to keep up on their document organization.

Be sure to check out Vat19.com for more great items to keep you organized.

Treasure: Hamster Car

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I typically hate cutesy pet products. However, there would be something funny about seeing a hamster cruising along in one of these. If you claim that you put your pet hamster in one of these so that it gets exercise, you are a liar. You are doing it for your own amusement!

Don't worry, you don't have to get a pink one. There are 4 different colors available.

Trash: Beltz Bib

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Wow, how sad are your lifestyle and eating habits if you need one of these? It's one thing to eat while you're driving every now and then, but to do it so often that you need to buy an in-car eating bib is just crazy. This product should not be necessary. Don't try to eat messy foods in your car or don't miss your mouth.

I would love to see someone driving down the road scarfing down some messy fast food while wearing this...just so I can confirm that someone bought one.

Treasure: All-Weather LCD HDTV

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There just aren't enough bars and restaurants with outdoor seating and TVs in St. Louis. Maybe that's because of the 99% humidity. It'd be awesome to have this All-Weather LCD HDTV to put out on a patio or deck so I could sit outside at home on a nice summer evening and watch a Cardinals game.

The price tag might scare you. If you want a TV that can withstand rain, heat, and sun, you'll have to spend about $5,000. But hey, it's 46" and you can watch TV outside!

Trash: Cap-sac

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This is the Cap-sac, a fanny pack for your head. That's right. And yet again, I have had trouble deciding if is Trash or Treasure. So, I decided to write down the pros and cons to see which won out.

Pros:
- The colors are bright, fun, retro, and therefore awesome.
- It turns in on itself and zips up into a little pouch. So, good for travel.
- It's so incredibly dorky that it borders on cool.

Cons:
- It's a fanny pack that you wear on your head.
- If you actually put anything in the pack, your forehead will look misshapen.
- Probably only 1% of the population has the style, attitude, and confidence to pull off the look without looking like a total moron.

Hm, tied. But I think the cons outweigh the pros, don't you? I'm going to have to go with Trash. Sorry, Cap-sac.

Trash: Brownie Pops Mold

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I know that baking enthusiasts just love all of the different pans and molds out there, such as the Brownie Pop Mold. It's neat to make baked goods in cool shapes. However, I don't think a Brownie Bite on a stick is a cool shape. It's actually kind of weird looking, like a giant brown gumdrop.

Do you want to see a really cool brownie pan? Check out the Edge Brownie Pan. This odd looking brownie pan makes normal looking brownies, each with two or more edges.

Treasure: "Honey" Votive Holder

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This votive candle holder is so cute and crafty! It's a glass votive holder covered in paper with a honeycomb and bee paper pattern. These are handmade, which makes them even better.

For more unique candles and candle holders, check out the Candle section at Vat19.com. Be sure to check out our Hershey's Syrup Chocolate Scented Candle! It's delicious!

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This has to be one of the looniest things I've seen in a while.

Apparently the creators of Smell of Books Aerosol are worried that people are reluctant to use e-books (like the Kindle) because they don't smell like books. So, they created five different aerosols that you can use on your e-book to create that oh-so-enchanting book smell. The aromas I understand are New Book Smell and Classic Musty, because they are actual book smells. The ones that puzzle me are Scent and Sensibility (which smells like violets, horses, and potpourri), Eau You Have Cats (does this smell like a litter box?), and Crunchy Bacon Scent. These scents have nothing to do with books!

Beyond the bizarre scents, though, I just think the Smell of Books Aerosols are off the mark. Yes, the smell of a book is part of the whole sensory experience of reading a book, but perhaps more so is the feel of the book - turning the pages, cracking the binding, etc. Honestly, the only way you're going to feel like you're reading an actual book is to ... read an actual book.

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The idea behind the Glass Tank is simple: Keep on drinking wine without having to refill your glass. It's not a bad idea at all. In fact, I'm sure many wine lovers out there would think it's a very good, perhaps even genius, idea.

However, the Glass Tank looks, quite frankly, ridiculous. And I'm sure it would be very awkward to hold and drink out of, especially after you've gotten to the last few gulps and are a bit (if not totally) inebriated. Oh, and it sells for $339.00. A little pricey, no?

Why not try the Bottle of Wine Glass instead? It looks like a regular wine glass but holds an entire bottle of wine. And it's only $11.95. Steal!