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Thoughts on products, shopping, minimalism, and the weird things we buy
Best Desk Accessories to Make Coworkers Jealous
Your desk says a lot about you. Make it say something interesting with these conversation-starting accessories. The Entertainers Mini Inflatable Tube Man Never-ending desktop dance party. Get groovy. Screaming Goat…
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Weird But Useful Products That Actually Solve Problems
Some of the best products look ridiculous but work incredibly well. Here are weird items that actually solve real problems. Kitchen Solutions Pro Chopper Looks aggressive, chops vegetables in seconds.…
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Amazon Impulse Buys You Wont Regret
We have all made regrettable impulse purchases. These are not those. Here are impulse buys that actually deliver. Under $10 Impulse Buys Inflatable Pickle – $6 You will find a…
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Gifts for People Who Have Everything – 10 Unique Ideas
We all know someone impossible to shop for. They have everything. They want nothing. Here are 10 gifts they definitely do not have. 1. Screaming Goat and Book Nobody has…
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The Ultimate White Elephant Gift Guide – 12 Gifts That Will Steal the Show
White elephant gift exchanges are all about finding that perfect balance between useful and hilarious. Here are 12 gifts guaranteed to get fought over. Under $10 1. Inflatable Pickle –…
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10 Weirdest Tech Gadgets You Can Actually Buy on Amazon
Think you have seen it all? Think again. Amazon is home to some of the strangest, most innovative, and downright bizarre tech gadgets that actually work. Here are 10 weird…
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15 Best Weird Gifts Under \0 That Will Make Everyone Laugh
Looking for the perfect weird gift that will make everyone laugh? Whether it’s for a white elephant party, a birthday prank, or just because you love giving unusual presents, we’ve…
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In Defense of Buying Weird Stuff
Every once in a while, I buy something weird. Not useful-weird, just… weird. A product that makes people ask “why?” A thing that has no practical purpose but exists anyway.…
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How to Spot a Gift That Will Actually Get Used
Every year around the holidays, the same headlines appear. “The Hottest Gift of the Season!” “This Year’s Must-Have Present!” And every year, I watch people scramble to buy something that…
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The Case for Boring Upgrades
There’s a category of product I’ve come to love: the thing that replaces something you already own, does exactly the same job, but just… better. No new features. No smart…
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Why Viral Products Rarely Live Up to the Hype
Every few weeks, the internet collectively loses its mind over some new product. A pet rock that lights up. A water bottle that tells you when you’re thirsty. A gadget…
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The Psychology of Online Shopping: How We Get Played
How online shopping is designed to make you spend. Understanding the psychology and building defenses against manipulation.
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