March 13, 2009 at 6:29 am
· Filed under gift ideas · Posted by Alison

Have you got nerves of steel? You’ll soon find out when you play Shocking Roulette. No, not Russian Roulette – that’s pure madness. Who in their right mind would risk a bullet in the head just to play a game? Shocking Roulette, on the other hand, retains the suspense and intrigue, but the worst you’ll suffer is a small electric shock. Still, you’d be surprised at how quickly grown men and women turn to jelly when they place their fingers into the electronic chambers and wait nervously to see who will receive the ‘shock’.
Players place their fingers in one of the chambers on the board, the start button is pressed and the agonising wait begins! The tension mounts as the unit beeps and the lights flash around the board, imitating the sound of the ball on a traditional roulette wheel. But, unlike the casino, the only prize in this game is the relief when you realise you’ve escaped a shock. Then you can relax and laugh at the unlucky ‘victim’. Beware, they’ll probably suggest another round and it’s only a matter of time until it’s your finger that gets a jolt. And once you’ve seen the reaction of other people as they’re shocked, the pressure builds even more, until you just want to get your turn over and done with! When the bleeping stops, the screaming starts!
You don’t need skill or dexterity to play this Shocking Roulette, you just need a large dose of courage! When we tested it in our office, some people even jumped when it wasn’t them who got the shock – absolutely hilarious! Four people can play at any one time, but you can get just as much amusement watching the apprehensive expressions on the players (or should we say potential victim’s!) faces as they anticipate a shock. This is the game that separates the men from the boys and some people just can’t handle it, pulling their finger out at the last minute before anything happens. You can point at these people and call them ‘wimps’!
Perfect for livening things up at parties or having a laugh at your local, Shocking Roulette is the game that creates a real ‘buzz’! Much more fun than the practice of drawing the short straw, it’s the ideal way to decide who gets the next round in!
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March 12, 2009 at 6:20 am
· Filed under around the house, timesavers · Posted by Alison

It takes a lot of skill, effort and experience to produce a quality wine, so it should be savoured (something I really should try to remember!) Wine tasting is an art that allows you to experience a range of flavours. Learning how to taste wines is a straightforward adventure that will deepen your appreciation for both wines and winemakers. If you fancy yourself as a bit of a wine connoisseur and appreciate a nice bottle of red, I’ve come across just the thing to help you savour the flavour even more. You’ll be surprised at just how different your wine tastes when you move the Magic Flavour Magnetising Wine plug on to different settings. Simply attach the Magnetising Wine Plug to the neck of your bottle of red and pour. Not only does it give a whole new flavour to your wine, but it also makes pouring it much easier.
Instantly smoothen the taste, reduce the tannic taste and appreciate the lingering and aroma of your wine. The Magnetising Wine Plug is the world’s first and only device to turn your VSOP brandy to closest XO (about 30 years old) taste. This clever little wine plug is able to create 8 different structures of taste, simply by altering the settings and pouring. Reds often have berry, woody and bell pepper tastes.Your initial taste gives you your first impression of the wine’s components and flavours. So how does it work? When the red wine passes through a specific magnetic field, the field instantly changes the physical state of the young wine to become a deluxe wine.
There are 8 structures of taste for you to choose. Simply insert the Magnetising Plug into the open bottle of either Red wine or brandy and pour. That’s all you have to do. The change is instant as the Red wine or Brandy passes through special magnetic field. It changes the physical states of the beverages eg. surface tension, PH values, etc, but no Chemical changes take place. Now, I don’t claim to be a wine expert, but I’ve still had a lot of fun trying this little plug out!
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March 10, 2009 at 6:40 am
· Filed under around the house, just plain silly · Posted by Alison

Do you remember those old style tomato shaped sauce dispensers you used to see in greasy caffs? You can probably still find them if you look hard enough. If you like the idea of a novelty dispenser to squirt your sauce from, then take a look at the comical Condiment Gun!
For big kids, little kids and anyone who fancies a bit of ketchup with their chips, you can even load this gun with brown sauce or mustard (oh, it’s ever so versatile!) and ‘bang’, your burgers won’t know what’s hit them! It’s not just about the novelty factor, oh no, don’t dismiss it until you’ve tried it. The Condiment Gun is well thought out and designed to deliver your sauce in an accurate stream (well, you don’t want to spoil your chips with too much sauce do you!) It’s yet another crazy invention you can probably live without and, I’d suggest you don’t invest in one if you’re scared of food fights. I predict that if this gun is in sight at this summer’s barbeques, the temptation to aim it at people will prove simply too strong to resist!
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March 10, 2009 at 6:15 am
· Filed under gift ideas, just plain silly · Posted by Alison
All fans of the highly popular 80s TV show, the A-Team will find it hard to believe that the tough talking Mr T would fit in anyone’s pocket, but it’s true (well, almost!) Our latest crazy gizmo will make you feel like the big guy with a love of milk and a fear of flying is with you wherever you go. ‘I pity the fool’ who lets this great gadget pass them by!
Born Lawrence Tureaud on May 21, 1952 and raised in Chicago’s Southside ghetto, Mr T is the ultimate American entertainment icon. Famous for his Mohawk haircut, dungarees and gold medallions, it’s not just his appearance which is etched on our memories – a man of few words, when BA Baracus did speak up, he sure came out with some real gems and with Mr T in your Pocket you can amuse yourself with some authentic recorded quirky one-liners wherever you are. Just imagine the fun you can have when you go shopping in town or up to the bar to get the round in with Mr T concealed in your pocket!
If you find yourself caught up in yet another tiresome argument, you can simply press the button to give an electronic response of “Shut Up Fool”! The look on people’s faces is priceless and you can have even more fun creating some mini mixes by pressing the button in quick succession, childish we know, but then thoughts of the A-Team do make us revert to our youth!
I love it when a plan comes together…
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March 9, 2009 at 6:18 am
· Filed under timesavers · Posted by Alison

You get up early in the morning and check your reflection in the mirror. It’s a bit of a drizzly day, so there’s not much light coming into your bathroom. You brush your hair, check your makeup and leave the house to get into your car. You get to work in time for your important business meeting just as the weather is starting to brighten up and pull down the mirror in the car to apply your lipstick – aarggh! That’s when you notice the monster brows! Your eyebrows looked fine at home, so why are they suddenly sprouting out everywhere?
It’s often difficult to find the right level of lighting to tidy up your eyebrows effectively and even if you do have the right light, you need the right tweezers too. Well, how about a really decent pair of tweezers that provide the light you need every time you pluck? Introducing LA-Tweeze, the illuminated tweezers that will keep your eyebrows under control wherever you are!
Simple, yet ingenious, these fantastic Tweezers have a little light built-in, so if you’re late to meet your friends for lunch or in a rush to get out in the evening, you can throw them in your bag and pay a visit to the powder room at your convenience. The Illuminated Tweezers come in their own little lipstick style case, so you can find them more easily when they’re at the bottom of your handbag. If you’re out at a bar or night club there’s no need to stand at the mirror with all the other ladies, plucking your eyebrows – you can retreat to the privacy of a cubicle and you’ll still have enough light to give yourself a quick makeover.
I may not be able to afford the plastic surgery to transform me into an image of perfection, but at least I can give my eyebrows an instant lift with LA-Tweeze!
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March 2, 2009 at 12:37 pm
· Filed under gift ideas, just plain silly · Posted by Alison

Get in the swing of things with the Zero-G Sports Levitating Golf Ball!
Ok, it’s another daft novelty item that won’t change your life, but even Tiger Woods can’t claim to make his golf ball levitate in mid air. As the world’s first magnetic levitating sports ball, this eye-catching desktop gadget is equipped with an intelligent computer control that enables the ball to suspend itself in the air. There’s nothing to hold the golf ball in place – it works by electro-magnetism – magnetism produced by an electric current.
Suspending the golf ball, so that it levitates within the magnetic field requires a little practice, but persevere, because the ‘Wow’ factor is worth the effort! Bring a little magic into the office with this cool levitating gadget. You can have great fun confusing your friends and colleagues by passing your hand above, below and around the floating golf ball while it continues to hover unperturbed.
Everyone will want to stop at your desk to chat when they see the Zero-G Levitating Golf Ball, as this incredible conversation starter is a must for sports fans and techies alike! Don’t just confine the levitating Golf ball to the office. This awesome floating ball makes a great centrepiece for any room, so set it up anywhere.
If you’re planning on a bit of Golf over the Easter weekend, let’s hope your golf balls have such winning qualities…
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February 26, 2009 at 6:39 am
· Filed under gift ideas · Posted by Alison

So, it almost Mother’s Day and if your Mum’s an absolute angel, always looking out for you, why not take the opportunity to treat her to a totally heavenly experience this Mother’s Day? Angel Fingers is a wonderful massage tool which nurtures your mind, body and spirit. This unique and versatile tool can be used all over the body to induce a state of sheer bliss, so your Mum will feel as though she’s been ‘touched by an angel’.
Angel Fingers can be used to relax and re-energise, relieve stress, tension, aches and pains, improve circulation and improve lymphatic drainage.
They can be even used in conjunction with Indian Head Massage, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Hypnotherapy, facials, manicures and pedicures. So, imagine how many brownie points you’ll be totting up with your Mum giving her all these gifts in one angelic package!
The seven copper fingers stimulate the nerve endings to create a truly relaxed state. You’ll feel a warm tingling sensation which relaxes the muscles and can even provide localised pain relief. If you suffer from tension headaches, place these healing fingers on the spot and use them to gently relieve the pain. From the top of your head to the tips of your toes, the remarkable sensations created by these fantastic fingers will send shivers down your spine.
Copper not only acts as a healing metal, it also conducts your body’s energy allowing it to be moved an re-distributed, removing any blockages and enhancing body energy balance. Experience a wave of euphoria as the Angel Fingers go to work and your energy surges.
Angel Fingers come in an attractive gift box with a special message from the angels and angel blessings, so if you consider yourself to be Mummy’s little Angel, give her a gift from heaven on March 2!
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February 16, 2009 at 6:30 am
· Filed under around the house, timesavers · Posted by Alison

With spring around the corner I’m feeling urges to redecorate and revamp the house! If you’re anything like me you probably dread DIY (I’m always impatient to get to the paint and make things look pretty stage!) Well, they say a bad workman blames his tools, so if you’re planning some household maintenance, make sure you’ve got the right tools! A Multi Wall Scanner should be standard issue for any competent DIY-er. It sometimes necessary to drill and cut holes into the walls in your house. This can be a frightening prospect when you don’t know what’s hidden behind them. You don’t want to drill through the wall to put your new shelves up only to discover you’ve inadvertently hit a water pipe or mains cable. If only you could see through walls! Failing incredible super power status that comes complete with X-ray vision, a Multi Wall Scanner is the next best thing.
A Multi Wall Scanner could save you forking out on expensive repair bills by helping you identify where is safe to drill in your walls, to avoid unnecessary damage. Traditional Stud Finders work, but they can damage the wall and the magnet technique is very slow. A Multi Wall Scanner shows you exactly where each stud is before you get drill happy! It also alerts you to any pipes or electrical cables hidden behind your wall. Mine even has a special ‘Deep Stud’ mode (ahem!) which can detect studs that are hidden behind plaster or lath. Whether you’re hanging a picture or putting up a new set of shelves, take advantage of the latest wall scanning technology and avoid expensive repair bills. If you need to drill, don’t drill without the one!
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February 14, 2009 at 6:28 am
· Filed under gift ideas, just plain silly · Posted by Alison

Have some fun this Valentine’s Day with the hilarious Kissing Love Tester. Are you and your lover compatible? Find out with this fun little love test. Ok, strictly speaking, it can’t actually detect compatibility, but it’s by far the best excuse we can think of to kiss someone you fancy, and you don’t even have to wait until Christmas to use it! Basically, it’s a red plastic heart with a battery inside, you hold it heart with a partner, pucker up and kiss, making sure only your lips touch and either the heart will glow and play music to let you know that love is in the air or you’ll hear a buzzer sound and you’ll have to try again! Forget chocolates and flowers this Valentine’s Day (one makes you fat and the other dies!).
Just imagine the time you can spend finding out whether romance will sizzle with your chosen Valentine smooch with this great heart shaped Kissing Tester… don’t feel disheartened if the heart doesn’t glow immediately – we’ll sure you’ll find that trying again is no great hardship! Not only is the Kissing Love Tester a great gift for Valentine’s Day, it’s also great to take along to break the ice at parties and is ideal for occasions like hen and stag nights!
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February 12, 2009 at 3:25 pm
· Filed under around the house, just plain silly · Posted by Alison
If you see the New Year as the perfect time to clear out the clutter and have a bit of a revamp of your home, then you may be interested in this funky shelving. I love the Spiral wall-mounted shelf from Dwell, as to me it makes a statement without being too in your face. I think it would look great in a number of different styles of homes and whether you choose to have it in the bedroom or downstairs to show it off to anyone who visits, it’s also got the benefit of being highly functional. It will hold up to 100 CDS, allowing you to easily view your collection and select the CD you want or, you could keep your books on it or if that’s all a bit too dull for you, then pop whatever you want to show off on this fab shelving unit. With a classic design of wood and metal, it would look great on a plain wall and make a real statement. So if you can’t afford to splash out on modern art to brighten up your home, for under £60, you can still make a stylish statement that is bound to attract attention and compliments from your friends. Who knew shelving could be so exciting!
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