June 2008 - Posts

• The Price is Right: Apple Dish

  Posted by Alex Zalben

  Okay, gang, let's play "The Price is Right." All you have to do is post in the comments section how much you think the above Apple Dish costs. I'll come back tomorrow and post the price, and linkage, as well as who got the closest, without going over. That lucky person will move on to our Showcase Showdown*! Ready? Go! *Not really. Update: All right, the winner is... Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jun 30 2008, 06:00 PM with 6 comment(s) Filed under: Food and Drink, price is right, dishes, apples

• Happy Hour: Beware of this Bottle

  Posted by Wendy Atterberry

  Usually here at MM we post about stuff we like, stuff we own and love or stuff we wish we could afford, but periodically I think it's our moral duty to warn you about products you should stay away from and that's exactly what this Happy Hour post is devoted to. Find out why you really shouldn't drink this bottle of Domaine du Chien after the jump: Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jun 30 2008, 05:00 PM with no comments

• Ants!

  Posted by Alex Zalben

  Eek! Everybody watch out, there are ants at the picnic! We've got to... Oh, wait, those aren't ants. They're actually... Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jun 30 2008, 04:30 PM with no comments Filed under: Food and Drink, Picnic

• Have the World on a String

  Posted by Wendy Atterberry

  Do you ever sometimes with you could have the world on a string? Well, now you can: Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jun 30 2008, 04:00 PM with no comments

• Concepts We Wish Would Succeed: Presovar by Martin Necas

  Posted by Alex Zalben

  I know I'm a little too enamored with coffee makers. After all, coffee is the thing that keeps these amazing blog posts coming all day long. But bear with me, because this concept by Martin Necas is absolutely fantastic. And, there's three specific reasons why: Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jun 30 2008, 03:00 PM with 2 comment(s) Filed under: gadgets, concepts, Food and Drink, coffee makers

• Cheap Trick: Travel Wipes

  Posted by Steph Auteri

  Oh nonono, not those types of wipes! Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jun 30 2008, 02:00 PM with no comments Filed under: Cheap Trick

• Have a Ball This Summer

  Posted by Alex Zalben

  Want to have a ball this summer? Then here's a fool-proof solution to your non-rolly blues: Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jun 30 2008, 01:30 PM with no comments Filed under: toys, Sports, Ridiculous

• The Only Bush I Trust is My Own

  Posted by Wendy Atterberry

  Best Ways to Celebrate the 4th of July:  Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jun 30 2008, 01:00 PM with no comments

• Inventory I Lust After: Johanna Basford

  Posted by Steph Auteri

  Johanna Basford, a Scottish designer, has created a number of bold and busy designs that feature in her collection of wallpapers, ceramics, lampshades, and more. Her pieces are available in a number of shops, far, far away. Fortunately, many of them are online. After the jump, more pretty pictures. Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jun 30 2008, 12:30 PM with no comments Filed under: inventory lust

• That Hits The Slot

  Posted by Alex Zalben

  I've got some good news, and some bad news. The good news? You can rent this eight track slot car race for your next event. The bad news:   Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jun 30 2008, 12:00 PM with no comments Filed under: toys

• Multitasking: Hot and Crispy

  Posted by Steph Auteri

  In my younger, stupider days, I'd allowed myself to get sunburnt to a hot, red crisp in the hopes that my burn would turn to a tan (with my ghost-pale skin, it seemed the only way).  Now that I know more about, um, skin cancer and stuff, I've found a way better way to experience "hot and crispy."   Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jun 30 2008, 11:30 AM with no comments Filed under: gadgets, kitchen

• Running Out of Time

  Posted by Wendy Atterberry

  Now this is what it really looks like when time is tunning out: Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jun 30 2008, 11:00 AM with no comments

• Take Your Shampoo On a Plane

  Posted by Alex Zalben

  Though far be it for me to ask why you need to take your shampoo on an airplane, if you really, really want to, there's a simple way of getting the hair cleanser on board. And, you don't even have to sneak it, or lie:   Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jun 30 2008, 10:30 AM with 2 comment(s) Filed under: travel, shampoo, air travel

• Save 20% on Pumas

  Posted by Wendy Atterberry

  I've had the same pair of green suede Puma sneakers for almost 14 years not (and I still wear them!), which is both a testament to my cheapness and Puma shoes' indestructibility, but now that I can save 20% at the Puma store, I think it's time to get a new pair. Just to be straight, I'll still wear the old ones, but I'll wear the news ones for fancy occasions, like free day at Ben & Jerry's. Anyway, you can save 20%, too! Find out hw after the jump:  Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jun 30 2008, 10:00 AM with 1 comment(s)

• The Sale I've Been Waiting For: Pleo

  Posted by Steph Auteri

  It's finally happened you guys! That loveable dino-bot, Pleo, is being offered with a temporary discount in honor of his one-year anniversary. Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jun 30 2008, 09:30 AM with no comments Filed under: tech, pleo

• This Paper Towel Holder Has a Secret

  Posted by Alex Zalben

  Sure this looks like a normal paper towel holder, but it actually has a pretty neat secret; can you guess what it is? Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jun 30 2008, 09:00 AM with no comments Filed under: gadgets, Cleaning Products, Magnets

• Quick Tip of the Day: How to Avoid Getting Hit On

  Posted by Wendy Atterberry

  They're really hitting the nail on the head with this invention: Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jun 30 2008, 08:30 AM with no comments

• Week in Review: June 27

  Posted by Wendy Atterberry

  Can you believe June is almost over? God, I can't. I know this is only been the first official week of summer, but it already feels like the season is getting away from us. But we're making the most of it here at MM and taking advantage of every moment. Just this week, we: Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jun 27 2008, 06:00 PM with no comments

• A Cracking Good Trend [NSFW-ish]

  Posted by Alex Zalben

  Ummm... So... Apparently there's this trend to, uh... Well, you know. More pictures below. Cough. [$125, Agent Provocateur] Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jun 27 2008, 05:30 PM with 7 comment(s) Filed under: sexy, Underwear, NSFW

• Happy Hour: Here's the Scoop

  Posted by Wendy Atterberry

  The 4th of July is just a week ago and if you're wondering how to make your BBQ perfect, I've got the scoop for you: Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jun 27 2008, 05:00 PM with 1 comment(s)

• Contest: Slumber Party Box of Questions

  Posted by Steph Auteri

  Okay, I think this may be even niftier than a Ouija Board. Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jun 27 2008, 04:30 PM with 3 comment(s) Filed under: contests

• Guess The Price: UFO/CD Player

  Posted by Alex Zalben

  Take a look at this CD Player. It comes with a remote, and has four valves for adjusting the sound quality. It plays one CD. I absolutely guarantee you will not guess how much it costs: Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jun 27 2008, 04:00 PM with 3 comment(s) Filed under: audio, home, expensive, entertainment

• Inventory I Lust After: Figs & Ginger

  Posted by Steph Auteri

  I saw their pieces for the first time in Boston, at the Society of Arts and Crafts. Then I caught sight of them again in New Hope. I wanted it. I wanted it bad. Now I've found their web site, and I will proceed to gaze at each image lovingly until something inside me snaps and I end up ordering their entire inventory. After the jump, some of my favorite pieces: Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jun 27 2008, 03:30 PM with no comments Filed under: Jewelry, inventory lust

• We've Got a Winner

  Posted by Wendy Atterberry

  The votes are in and with  45% of the votes, the winner of the Smiley Face Cheese Knives Contest is (drum roll, please):  Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jun 27 2008, 03:15 PM with 1 comment(s)

• Mop It Up

  Posted by Alex Zalben

  Can you guess what this mop is used for? Is it: A) Cleaning, natch. B) Making things diiiirty. C) It's a hat.   Or maybe: Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jun 27 2008, 03:00 PM with no comments Filed under: Food and Drink, Barbecue

• Useless Yet Necessary: Balloon Racer

  Posted by Steph Auteri

  I am so 12 years old. Or less. Because ridiculous toys still get me all sorts of excited. After the jump, what I'm asking Santa to give me for Christmas, six months early.   Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jun 27 2008, 02:00 PM with no comments Filed under: toys, useless yet necessary

• What Is It? Creepy Face Edition

  Posted by Alex Zalben

  So yes, I think we can all agree this thing is creepy looking. But can you guess what it is? Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jun 27 2008, 01:30 PM with 1 comment(s) Filed under: toys, Banks, Creepy!

• Savings to good to Pass Up

  Posted by Wendy Atterberry

  I know what you're thinking — you'd love to get this Philips 47" LCD HDTV, but you can't afford it. Until now: Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jun 27 2008, 01:00 PM with no comments

• Chain of Office Tools

  Posted by Steph Auteri

  Next time you're having a paperclip chain contest at the office (what!? that doesn't happen?), blow everyone else away with your way-cooler-than-everyone-else's paperclips from See Jane Work: Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jun 27 2008, 12:30 PM with no comments Filed under: office

• This Mat Rocks!

  Posted by Alex Zalben

  No, not Matt. Mat: Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jun 27 2008, 12:00 PM with no comments Filed under: bathroom, mats