Gizmo Kit

Rollin' in a Barbie Escalade

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:34:29 PST

Just what every three to six year old needs—a pink electronic Barbie-themed...

Everything Star Wars

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:06:10 PST

From lightsaber chopsticks to

Sinful Salt and Pepper

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:55:24 PST

What better way to season your food than with these Biblical S&P shakers ($48 for the set) from Kaboodle fave designer

Geek-ify Your Sushi-Eating Experience

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:42:02 PST

Who doesn't want to channel a little Jedi master when enjoying sushi. Well, now you can eat your food in

The Cure for Writer's Block

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:08:00 PST

Every writer needs a little creative boost every now and again, so if you happen to be feeling a little drained, check out the

Holiday Shopping Made Easy

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:26:37 PST

You know how much we love our awesome community. Since we love you guys so much, we want to make your holiday shopping as easy as possible. In addition to all the rockin'...

Hot Pick: Trivial Pursuit: The Beatles Edition

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:56:18 PST

To coincide with the release of The Beatles catalog in a nice box set (in stereo and...

Merry Christmas from Boba Fett

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:18:02 PST

Nothing says, "Merry Christmas" like an intergalactic bounty hunter. Yes, folks, that's Star Wars fave

Make Sure You Get What You Want

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:57:59 PST

The holiday season will quickly come to a close and if you don't want to end up on the receiving end of a bunch of dubious gifts, it's time to

Howl at the Moon in Your Jammies

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:31:41 PST

Taking the ridiculous interweb sensation three wolf moon t-shirt (made...

Grow Your Own Mushrooms

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:37:09 PST

Let's face it, portobello mushrooms are overpriced and, if the idea of eating those mushrooms growing on the lawn sounds like a bad idea (and it really is), check out...

Get Crunk with Disposable Flasks

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:15:29 PST

Sneaking in booze is an act that goes back generations. However, some venues are pickier than others and you might just find your fancy metal flask being confiscated at...

Gadget Gifts for Everyone from Agauthier79

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:35:29 PST

Need help with your holiday shopping? We tasked some of Kaboodle's savviest shoppers (aka rockin' community...

The World's Most Expensive iPhone

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:10:21 PST

Behold, the world's most expensive iPhone. This iPhone 3GS Supreme from...

Mmm, Tastes Like Bacon!

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:47:47 PST

They say email has killed the old fashioned art of letter writing. If anything could bring snail mail back into style it's these

Keep Your Sneakers Nice and White

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:49:40 PST

Everyone loves nice new sneakers, all gleaming white and clean. However, it's a huge bummer when they start looking grey and dingy. But, never fear, the

We Adore: Mortimer Bust Candles

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:39:50 PST

I have a thing for busts. Not that kind!—the sculpted ones. There are three different ones in

Online Black Friday Sales

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:04:28 PST

Don't get up at the crack of dawn and venture out into the Black Friday in-store madness. Instead, stay in your jammies and click around for the

Fried Food Always Tastes Better

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:27:46 PST

It might be a little late for this Thanskgiving, but Christmastime is still a few weeks away, so if you're like me and you're of the mind that everything tastes better...

Quick and Easy At-Home Baby Food

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:09:33 PST

There are a few moms here at Kaboodle HQ who have opted to make their little ones' food from scratch at home. The Beaba...

You Can Always Get What You Want

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:33:51 PST

Never take advice from the Rolling Stones—you can always get what you want—at least at the holidays. That's what Kaboodle is here for! Don't sit around fearing...

Happy Thanksgiving!

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:26:13 PST

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

While you're giving thanks and eating copious amounts of turkey and mashed potatoes (my personal fave!) and stuffing today, please...

OMG: Tooth Jewelry

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:11:07 PST

I am not easily grossed out by things. Typically when someone is shrieking and covering their eyes because of some weird item, I'm sort of nodding my head in...

Edward Cullen Will Protect Your Data

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:22:01 PST

Okay, my little Twi-hards, before you head out for the midnight showing of New Moon, check out this

OMG: USB-Powered Eyelash Curler

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:42:27 PST

If the experience of curling your eyelashes seems too dull, kick it up a notch with this

Shop with Style with Our Holiday Gift Guide

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:00:55 PST

Take the guesswork out of holiday shopping this year—browse Kaboodle's Holiday Gift Guide, where you'll find over...

Crack Up Your Friends and Fam with These Gag Gifts

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:02:34 PST

Your loved ones are sure to be delighted and confounded by these kooky gag gifts. Kaboodle's editors (including yours truly) have compiled a list of

Have a Holly Jolly Christmas

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:05:44 PST

We sure are smitten with Kaboodler emyink's Holly Jolly...

Vent Away in This Journal

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:09:04 PST

The folks at Knock Knock understand me. This journal ($17), amusingly titled, "

Retro Holiday Décor

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:31:11 PST

Back in the '60s, aluminum trees were all the rage. Nowadays a real metal tree will set you back around $600 for a seven-footer. This

Monitor Your Weight with WiFi

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:14:23 PST

What can't technology do for us these days? This new

Leave a Note That Won't be Missed

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:50:48 PST

As the years pass, I find myself growing a little bit more forgetful. There are times I know that if I don't leave a note for myself, I'm going to forget something. And...

OMG: Bread Slippers

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:45:19 PST

Have you ever looked down at your slippers and thought to yourself, "Darn, while there are very cool, they'd be more awesome if they were made of bread." Or maybe you...

The Fab Four Go Digital

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:17:57 PST

We were stoked when we learned The Beatles entire catalog was being remastered in stereo and released in a rockin' box set (which we

Your Digital Sommelier

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:23:43 PST

Hardcore wine enthusiasts will love this eSommelier inventory system ($8,000). The software...

The Most Expensive Gifts EVER

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:43:19 PST

We are utterly fascinated by the ridiculously expensive gifts we found as we were planning Your Holiday Headquarters here on...

$250 Gadget Giveaway!

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:59:20 PST

Darn! The giveaway has ended. Thanks so much to everyone who entered. Stay tuned to the Buzz Kit, where we'll announce the...

A Guy's Guide to Trends

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:24:05 PST

As you may have noticed, we just launched Your Holiday Headquarters here on Kaboodle. In addition to our rockin'

Gag Reusable Water Bottles

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:55:12 PDT

Sure you could go with a plain, respectable Sigg water bottle—but...

Here Comes Santa Claus!

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:07:31 PDT

You know it, I know it, even Santa knows it—Kaboodle is the place for wish lists! Christmas is only two months away and Santa is hard at work going over all his...

Molecular Gastromony at Home

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:37:57 PDT

Molecular gastronomy, the "scientific discipline that studies the physical and chemical processes that that occur during cooking," is the foundation of ultra-fancypants...

Funny File Folders

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:54:11 PDT

Liven up your workday with these amusing file folders (six for $9) from Knock Knock. As much as we want to get...

Hey, There's Butter in My Shoe!

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:50:26 PDT

Oh, Jonathan Adler, you never fail to make me smile. When I spied this brogue shoe-shaped butter dish ($58)...

OMG: Lip Enchancement Kit

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:48:06 PDT

"Most beauty experts agree that plump lips are the most important feature for a young and attractive look." So says the descripion for the

Hot Pick: Barnes & Noble Nook

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:16:12 PDT

Step aside Amazon and Sony, Barnes and Noble has entered the e-book reader market with their new device called the

Beat Your Friends at Karaoke

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:14:17 PDT

If you're not into the whole Rock Band thing but still love to belt out a tune, this Scoring...

Happy Thanksgiving!

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:16:21 PDT

Oh, man! I know it's not even Halloween yet, but this turkey hat ($10) is too good not to share. Be the belle...

Stay Warm During the Game

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:26:06 PDT

As you may know, I am a rabid hockey fan. I have season tickets to the San Jose Sharks'...

How Should He Wear It?

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:08:36 PDT

Talk While You Ride Your Motorcycle

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:13:31 PDT

Hey, cool dudes—now you can easily go hands-free while you ride your motorcycle with the iBike Rider. Available...

Enter to Win By Making Your Shopping List!

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:14:45 PDT

We recently launched our new weekly shopping lists (find out all about...

Spooktacular Halloween Specimens

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:51:20 PDT

Terrify your friends and neighbors this Halloween season with these spooktacular specimens from our friends at Archie McPhee. Add a little scary lighting or some creepy...

Stylish Steal: Amazon Kindle Cheaper than Ever!

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:15:36 PDT

If you've been eying an Amazon Kindle for a while...

Introducing the Gilt Groupe iPhone App

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:06:33 PDT

It's true, I have seen co-workers in meetings refreshing their browser, trying to snag items from designer discount retailer

Jonathan Adler Barbie Collection

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:11:25 PDT

Here's a little somethin' for the ladies out there. Kaboodle fave Jonathan Adler is a fan of Barbie. In addition to the

Alien Facehuggers

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:56:53 PDT

Enjoy the parasitic Alien embryo we've all come to know and love with this amusing plush...

Enter to Win Your Dream Makeover!

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:03:25 PDT

Listen closely, my casually attired gadget lovers. This week's theme for Kaboodle's $1,000 Dream Makeover...

Haunting Halloween Accessories

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:11:27 PDT

A Halloween costume needs amazing props to really take it to the next level. Our Halloween...

Plow Food Into Your Kids' Mouths

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:19:12 PDT

For those kids who can't quite be persuaded to eat their veggies, for whom a game of airplane spoon just isn't cutting it—behold these

The Code of the Unicorn

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:55:53 PDT

Next time you start thinking the world is going to heck in a handbasket, think of how you can do your small part to put the brakes on the downslide—think of the...

Healthier DIY Corndogs

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:44:37 PDT

If I love one thing in life it's corndogs at the boardwalk in Santa Cruz. I look forward to driving down to the beach once each year and gorging myself on food. The first...

Let Other Drivers Know What You Think

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:13:20 PDT

The other day, I had on my left turn signal and was about to pull into a parking space when a dude sneaked in from the opposite direction and stole my space. My first...

Stylish Steal: Palm Pre Price Reduced

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:03:30 PDT

Forget the $200 price of a few months ago. Right now, Walmart is offering a pretty sweet deal—after rebates, a brand new

Let the Wild Rumpus Start!

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:07:12 PDT

The Spike Jonze-directed film version of Maurice Sendak's beloved children's book

Pay for Your Coffee with Your Phone

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:34:13 PDT

You guys, the future is here—you can now pay for your Starbucks order with your iPhone. Yes, if you happen...

Glow-in-the-Dark Keyboard Stickers

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:25:33 PDT

Sure you could spend $1,600 on a fancy Art Lebedev Optimus Maximus keyboard with OLED screens on...

OMG: Bear-Proof Coolers

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:02:02 PDT

What could be better than a cooler that is "certified Grizzly proof." I think, "Nothing," is the answer to that question. The

D&D Drinks from Jones Soda

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:37:03 PDT

From Illithid Brain Juice to Bigby's Crushing Thirst Destroyer to your classic Potion of Healing, these new

Paying for Online Purchases Just Got Easier

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:44:10 PDT

What could be a better invention for avid online shoppers like us than our own personal credit card swiping machine. Instead of having to enter all your details, the

Movie Watching Made Easy

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:45:36 PDT

Never again struggle to hold your iPhone or iPod Nano while trying to watch video. The MovieWedge ($10), a little...

Turn Your Hands into Animals and Monsters

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:57:05 PDT

Kids of all ages will have tons of fun with these temporary tattoos created especially for your hands. With

We Adore: Polished Steel iPod Shuffle

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:22:19 PDT

We're fans of the minimalist design of the iPod Shuffle here at Kaboodle HQ and I'm...

Change the Channel...With Magic!

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:40:38 PDT

I know I've frequently wished I could magically make someone disappear off my TV. I usually want to make them disappear forever (I'm looking at you, Free Credit...

We Adore: Eraser Brush

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:12:21 PDT

Remember your years in school, erasing mistakes on your math homework, or re-doing those drawings for art class. Thank goodness for pencils! But, the little eraser dust...

Apple's New iPod Nano

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:20:22 PDT

Apple unveiled their new and improved iPod Nano yesterday. Avilable in 8GB ($149) and 16GB ($179)...

Shower with Robert Pattinson

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:25:42 PDT

Shower with Twilight star Robert Pattinson...on your shower curtain at least. Etsy seller CustomShowerCurtains can hand-paint Pattinson—or any other image you...

We Adore: WoodStation Weather Clock

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:33:47 PDT

If you've read this blog for a while you know I have an unhealthy obsession with

Cube Goodies for Your Labor Day

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 16:59:53 PDT

As you sit back and enjoy a day off in celebration of this past year of hard labor, check out some of

Keep Your Receipts Nice and Neat

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:57:50 PDT

A few months ago I needed to find a credit card statement. One single credit card statement amongst a pile of years worth of statements and receipts. It was

Be Prepared...with Bacon!

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:02:24 PDT

When the robot/human apocalypse or the zombie uprising occurs you will be thanking me for introducing you to this—

Handerpants: Underpants for Your Hands

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:26:15 PDT

Leave it to our friends over at Archie McPhee to come up with an amazingly random invention—

Test Your Trivia Knowledge

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:40:38 PDT

I am nerdy enough to get really excited about trivia. A few weeks ago my family and I went to the Boardwalk in Santa Cruz and there was a giant trivia game in the arcade....

Make Sour Foods Taste Sweet

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:41:51 PDT

Want to experience a taste sensation unlike any you've experienced before?! Well, look no further than these

Illuminated Furniture to Help You Sleep

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:20:03 PDT

Not only will this LED-illuminated "Posey" bed from designer Philippe Boulet turn your bedroom into a swanky, discotastic place to lay your head, it supposedly helps you...

Mount Fuji Magic Garden

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:51:32 PDT

Have a little retro scientific fun with the kiddies in your life—or just have a good time yourself!—with a

Space Invaders Have Taken Over Our Lamps!

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:38:08 PDT

Beware the space invaders! They're coming to take over Earth and they're starting with our lamps. These

Show Your Star Wars Love

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:08:44 PDT

Let the world know you love Star Wars—and I mean really love Star Wars—with these amusingly awesome hoodies and jackets ($88-$150) from Marc Ecko....

Workout While You Work

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:46:08 PDT

With busy schedules these days, it's hard to find time to fit in a daily workout. Well, no longer! The

Oink, Oink! It's a Pig Lamp!

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:41:06 PDT

This pig lamp ($90) from designer Ariel Rojo is pretty ingenious. Using a 9-watt energy saving cool touch bulb, the...

Enjoy a Cup of RoyalTea

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:45:12 PDT

Make your tea drinking a royal experience with these tea bags with toppers in the shapes of members of the...

Sony PS3 Slim Announced

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:41:50 PDT

The rumors are true—yesterday Sony announced the forthcoming Playstation3 Slim. The price will also...

FAIL and WIN Stamps

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:54:53 PDT

Let your co-workers know exactly what you think of their work (I'm sure the designers here at Kaboodle would love such direct and succinct feedback, right, guys?) with...

Never Misplace Your Sunglasses Again

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:22:15 PDT

I spotted this little guy ($10) on Kaboodler

Relieve Headaches without Medicine

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:38:56 PDT

The Headache Relieving Wrap ($50 from Hammacher Schlemmer) is said to alleviate both migraine...

Fresh Pancakes Anytime

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:51:11 PDT

What could be better than a machine that you simply turn on and before you know it—pancakes! Nothing would be better, if you ask me. The

The Ultimate G.I. Joe Set

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:55:30 PDT

If you're an old school G.I. Joe fan and hating the new movie, check out this—the

Swatch's James Bond Watches

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:16:17 PDT

I am so very stoked about Swatch's collection of James Bond villain-inspired watches ($60-$245). Twenty-two...

Snap Pics of Your Party Automatically

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:28:08 PDT

The new Sony Party-Shot Automatic Photographer ($150) works with your new Sony

Grilling Just Got Easier

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:04:09 PDT

Have a cookout anywhere with the EZ Grill ($20 for two large or four small sized...

Protect Your Laptop

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:23:09 PDT

No one will try to snatch your laptop if they mistake it for an old envelope full of junk. Such is the theory behind the

An Unfinished Clock

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:59:36 PDT

While we love a good bit of wackiness here in the Gizmo Kit, we also get excited about a plain ol' nifty piece of design. The

Help Us Help You!

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:09:24 PDT

Want a chance to help make Kaboodle a better place and a chance to win a $50 AMEX gift card? Take our...

Discover What Your Baby is Saying

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:00:38 PDT

Remember that episode of The Simpsons where Homer's brother Herb comes to town and wants to invent the world's first baby translator? Well, it seems as though...

Make Your Drinks Come to You

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:51:12 PDT

Leave it to our friends at Hammacher Schlemmer to present the world with a

Get Crafty for Tom Selleck

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:52:58 PDT

In your daily Kaboodling, you may have stumbled across A-Lister

Spy Cameras for the Stylish Set

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:15:41 PDT

Channel your inner James Bond with these crafty spy cameras from ThinkGeek. Your choice of watch...

Mr. Bacon's Big Adventure

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:44:52 PDT

Everyone's favorite pork product has been anthropomorphized and now you can help Mr. Bacon in his quest to navigate Meatland, taking care to avoid Mustard...

The Most Stylish Ways to Rock Out

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:02:26 PDT

This one's for all the music lovers out there! Our

Get a Fish-Eye View of Your Aquarium

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:52:34 PDT

Do not content yourself to check out your fish from the outside of your aquarium. Instead, get the

Paint Your Own Happy Little Trees

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:17:26 PDT

It's hard to find anything bad to say about Bob Ross, the late public television icon, who told us all we could paint our own mediocre landscapes full of "happy little...

Brown Bag It

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:46:50 PDT

Etsy shop My Imaginary Boyfriend is a fave here at Kaboodle HQ. I have her wonderful

Rodents on Your Walls

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:10:48 PDT

The Internet phenomenon known as the Dramatic Chipmunk, despite being a prairie dog, has captured all our...

Spooky Shadow Puppets

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:07:57 PDT

Another fabulous find from this weekend's

Tom Selleck Would Approve

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:47:35 PDT

Channel your inner Magnum P.I. with these amusing—and edible—moustaches on a...

Calvin Klein Jumps on the USB Bandwagon

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:19:04 PDT

Just when you thought we'd run out of things in which to turn into a USB drive, something else crops up. Case in point: These sunglasses from Calvin Klein. The arm of one...

Sporks aren't Just for Taco Bell Anymore

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:44:53 PDT

As someone who recently purchased a spork necklace, I find Kaboodler

Get RipT

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:05:30 PDT

Fellas, have you ever looked downwards and thought, "Man, maybe I should lay off the bacon and beer"? Heck, I know I have! Well, now you can make your way towards a...

Kaboodle Survey Time

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:24:11 PDT

Take our survey and help us make Kaboodle better! It should only take about five minutes and you'll get to...

All Hail Lord Vader Clock

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:08:58 PDT

I've wanted to write about this amazing piece of awesomeness for a while, but it was, sadly, out of stock. Thankfully, the

Never Miss the Mailman

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:03:11 PDT

You know you've been there—you're waiting on a delivery from the postman and you're constantly checking outside. Every noise and you run to the window, "Was that...

Give Yourself a Round of Applause

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:25:13 PDT

Give yourself a round of applause whenever you feel like it with this amusing little box. The...

Smell Like Bacon

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:48:45 PDT

You know it, you love it, and now you don't need to actually cook it in the morning to smell it. That's right, folks, there is now

Be Like Survivorman

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:34:21 PDT

Les Stroud, better known as the Survivorman on the Discovery Channel show of the same name, is the kind of guy who...

RIP Billy Mays

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:53:43 PDT

In honor of beloved TV pitchman Billy Mays, who passed away last Sunday, we thought we'd pose a question here—of all the products—some awesome, some silly—that Billy made...

The Eye of the Tiger

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:58:49 PDT

Oftentimes, when I'm using my laptop, I look down and think to myself, "Wow, I sure do love technology, but I feel like something is missing. It's like my laptop is...

Pizza Where You Are...In Your Car

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:24:37 PDT

Yes, that's right. This is a nice and convenient portable pizza oven—for your car. The...

Etsy Sellers We Love: Berkley Illustrations

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:24:45 PDT

We're utterly smitten with Berkley Illustrations' humorous prints of rather dignified animals. Each print...

Make the Most of Your Monitor

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:36:12 PDT

I am lucky enough to have a pretty big monitor here at Kaboodle HQ. But, even with that, I still find myself running out of monitor space. Between my email, my browser,...

Raise the Smartest Fish in the World

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:57:48 PDT

Sure goldfish are cute, making little fishy faces and aimlessly swimming around the aquarium. But wouldn't you rather have super-smart, trained goldfish who can run...

DIY and Save £50,000,000!

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:18:29 PDT

If you loved artist Damien Hirst's platinum diamond-encrusted skull, entitled For the Love of God—which may or may not have been sold for £50,000,000 in 2007—but...

Disappoint Your Friends with Gag Gift Boxes

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:55:03 PDT

All the pranksters out there will love these gag gift boxes ($6 each) from our friends at Archie McPhee. Not only...

Elephant Poo Poo Paper

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:02:42 PDT

Yes, you read that title correctly. Elephant Poo Poo Paper goods are made from—you guessed it—elephant waste. More specifically, the fibers found in elephant waste. The...

Hold Your Books Star Wars Style

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:54:07 PDT

My favorite scene in all the Star Wars movies is the trash compactor scene from the first film. That's why I was so excited when I saw these Star Wars

Glad Grads

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:08:41 PDT

Kaboodler atalina_08 was inspired by our recent

Just Plain Weird

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:56:44 PDT

Kaboodle A-Lister nocreativity has one of the most awesome Gizmo...

To Sim or Not to Sim

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:02:04 PDT

Wondering whether or not to pick up the latest version of the super popular computer game franchise The...

Better Photos without Upgrading Your iPhone

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:36:47 PDT

Love the idea of being able to get close and take clearer photos with your iPhone but aren't so keen on spending several hundred dollars to upgrade your existing 3G for a...

Fly Your Own Dinosaur

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:46:35 PDT

Forget remote controlled airplanes—be the coolest big kid on the block with this awesome

Strange Candy

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:43:00 PDT

Candy is great. However, I think most of us can agree candy should probably be sweet and delicious. Candy should not taste like fish. That's right folks, our friends at...

Stores We Love: Jonathan Adler

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:48:02 PDT

While Jonathan Adler may seem better suited for our awesome Dwell...

Crayons at Your Fingertips

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:32:06 PDT

Designer Timothy Liles' rings aren't just rings—they're rings made from crayons. $50 gets you a box full of...

Hot Pick: iPhone 3GS

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:26:46 PDT

In case you're not a giant iNerd like those of us here at Kaboodle HQ—who were glued to the

Watch Your Plants Grow Before Your Very Eyes

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:15:33 PDT

I recently purchased a tomato plant. I have named him Thaddeus and I'm slightly obsessed with him. Every morning before I leave the house and each night when I get home,...

Kaboodle is Crazy for Sweet Meats

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:53:36 PDT

A few weeks ago Buzz Kit editor Kristi wrote about

The Grass is Always Greener

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:46:44 PDT

I'm always looking for a more attractive way to charge up all my electronic goodies. Cords dangling from outlets, snaked around desks—these are not the most desirable...

Where Modern Cats Do Their Business

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:20:42 PDT

I am not what you would call a cat person. A big part of my objection to owning a cat is the litterbox situation. There's no way around it being pretty gross. That's why...

Lounging Never Looked So Good

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:28:57 PDT

If floating around the pool aimlessly doesn't appeal to you, you need to check out this

Chilled Wine on the Go

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:20:05 PDT

Say you want to bring a bottle of champagne or white wine to a dinner party, but you fear the bottle will warm up on the way. Well, fear no more—the

Watch Video on Your Watch

Fri, 29 May 2009 11:17:52 PDT

For the folks who find themselves bored on the train or long car rides more often that they'd like, this video-playing watch is just the thing for you. The

Say, "Cheese!"

Thu, 28 May 2009 10:56:46 PDT

Kaboodle rockstar team member Alina recently picked up a

Hot Pick: Whiskey Stones

Wed, 27 May 2009 10:08:04 PDT

An Irish saying goes, "What whiskey will not cure, there is no cure for." These ingenious whiskey stones ($15...

To iPhone or Not to iPhone

Tue, 26 May 2009 10:26:17 PDT

Kaboodler andreagoth is trying to decide whether or not she wants to buy an iPhone. She has a list of things she...

The World's Smallest Laptop

Mon, 25 May 2009 09:40:03 PDT

UMID has just released what seems to be the world's smallest netbook computer. At just under five inches wide, the

Triplyksis Loves Her G1

Fri, 22 May 2009 09:34:48 PDT

Kaboodle A-Lister triplyksis is a big fan of her new

Going Retro

Wed, 20 May 2009 11:19:14 PDT

What could be better than a new gaming system that plays old NES games?...

Join the Dark Side

Tue, 19 May 2009 11:51:45 PDT

Don't settle for saving your pennies inside a mere piggy bank. Instead, hold onto your pocket change inside everyone's favorite intergalactic Sith lord. Standing at...

We Adore: Party Rats

Mon, 18 May 2009 14:39:30 PDT

Many a night have I sat at home, wishing it was both brighter, in order to blog more effectively, and more like a rave. Well, once again Archie McPhee comes to the...

Hot Pick: Polaroid Two

Mon, 18 May 2009 09:55:22 PDT

Last year Polaroid announced they were discontinuing their classic 600 film. However, that doesn't mean they've gotten out of the instant camera business. Last year they...

Stylish Steal: Free Shipping at OTC

Fri, 15 May 2009 12:17:51 PDT

If you've never heard of the Oriental Trading Company you're missing out. Offering wacky novelties as well...

Gadgety Grad Gifts!

Thu, 14 May 2009 11:01:34 PDT

Graduations are coming up soon and what better way to show you care than to get your favorite grad

Ace Your Exams with Study Ball

Wed, 13 May 2009 11:00:30 PDT

For the students out there who simply cannot make themselves sit down and study, the Study...

Fight Allergies with Light

Tue, 12 May 2009 09:28:37 PDT

Who wouldn't want quick and easy relief from seasonal allergies? I know I sure would. The makers of The Sneezer...

Musical Simplicity

Mon, 11 May 2009 11:13:01 PDT

Ultra compact and the picture of simplicity, this wall-mounted CD player ($178) from Japanese...

Free FedEx Shipping from ThinkGeek

Fri, 08 May 2009 10:00:10 PDT

It's no secret that Kaboodlers love ThinkGeek. Some of the most popular products on Kaboodle are from this rockin' store. Well, my friends, I'm happy to announce that our...

Monkeying Around

Thu, 07 May 2009 10:44:34 PDT

If you've ever seen The Planet of the Apes, you know the monkeys would enslave us if they had the chance, so you should not feel badly about enjoying these...

Boldly Go Where No Chair Has Gone Before

Wed, 06 May 2009 09:32:40 PDT

Captain's Log, Stardate 4525.6. We have discovered the ultimate item for Star Trek aficionados—the

Hot Pick: WESC Headphones

Tue, 05 May 2009 10:53:14 PDT

If you're looking for slick and stylish

Hot Pick: Urban Underglow

Mon, 04 May 2009 10:39:19 PDT

I'm a big fan of any item that can help make my home look like a disco. Case in point, the Urban...

Hot Pick: Star Trek Interactive Tribbles

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:28:10 PDT

What better way to while away the hours as you sit around, smelling of Captain Kirk,...

Hot Pick: Paint Your Own Matryoshka Kit

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:47:49 PDT

I coulod be wrong, but I think everyone has a soft spot in their heart for matryoshkas, the Russian nesting dolls that date back to the late 19th Century. This...

Hot Pick: Brandon Bird Prints

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:11:22 PDT

You know we're big fans of the

Hot Pick: Livio Radio

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:36:20 PDT

If you listen to music via Pandora or other Internet radio stations, the Livio Radio ($150)...

Stylish Steal: 40% off Lomography Cameras

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:58:19 PDT

If you've been eying a lomography camera, now's the time to pick one up. Today and tomorrow only, Flight 001 is...

Juice Pack Air Now Available

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:12:35 PDT

Remember the very cool Juice Pack Air from Morphie we previewed a few months ago—the...

Hot Pick: Le Whif

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:50:56 PDT

I think at one time or another we've all wished we could eat chocolate but somehow avoid the calories? Well, Harvard professor David Edwards has come to the rescue with...

Hot Pick: iGrill Portable Propane Grill

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:35:34 PDT

I think we may have reached a new level of awesome (or maybe ridiculous) in the field of iPod docks. We all know there are docks shaped like pigs, and LEGO bricks, and...

Hot Pick: Buzzword

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:23:52 PDT

Ever catch yourself saying "like" way too often? Maybe you just want to avoid using workplace buzzwords such as "synergy" and "ping." Well, don't mess around—get the

Hot Pick: Moon Shoes

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:13:05 PDT

Defy gravity like an astronaut in these awesome moon shoes, available from Red Envelope (and on sale for...

Hot Pick: Old Fashioned Snow Cone Maker

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:31:14 PDT

It's supposed to be 90° in the Bay Area today and I'm wishing I had this snow cone...

Hot Pick: FreeLoader Solar Charger

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:35:07 PDT

The amusingly named FreeLoader ($50) solar charger allows you to steal power from the sun...

Hot Pick: Under-Cabinet Wine Cooler

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:26:02 PDT

No need to debate between cooling the wine or the spinach dip in an overcrowded fridge before a party if you’ve got this

Hot Pick: Chikuno Cube

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:08:02 PDT

Forget deodorizing your pad with open boxes of baking soda or flowery sprays—the

Hot Pick: Colgate Wisp Toothbrushes

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:53:11 PDT

Everyone wants minty-fresh breath on the go, but carrying around a toothbrush and toothpaste isn't exactly convenient. Colgate has come to the rescue with their new...

Hot Pick: Paperback Frames

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:36:30 PDT

We're big fans of things that let us spiff up our pads on the cheap, and these ingenious

Hot Pick: MacBook Laptop Sleeve

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:23:35 PDT

One part laptop sleeve, one part mobile workstation, this wool felt sleeve from designers Katja Hettler...

Stores We Love: Great Big Stuff

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:09:04 PDT

You've got to love a site called Great Big Stuff—a site that sells great, big stuff! Giant computer...

Hot Pick: Iamhuman Laptop Skins

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:37:19 PDT

Iamhuman is known for their very cool, high quality laptop skins. In addition to the patterns they have always...

Hot Pick: Luxeed Dynamic Pixel LED Keyboard

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:21:01 PDT

This amazingly colorful keyboard ($199 and available in your choice of black or white)...

Hot Pick: Demy the Digital Recipe Reader

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:07:39 PDT

Demy, the digital recipe reader, is the first kitchen-safe electronic device specifically...

Happy April Fool's Day

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:26:09 PDT

We can't help but love the wonderful fake products that pop up on April Fool's Day. Last year's

Yo! Meet the Desk Yodeler

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 23:07:13 PDT

Who doesn't love completely random little thingamajigs that sit on your desk and entertain you in your moments of boredom or lack of productivity? Well, my friends, allow...

Hot Pick: Early Bird Alarm Clock

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 22:55:10 PDT

You’ll never again miss a morning meeting with the Early Bird Alarm Clock. Better still, rather...

Hot Pick: Duct Tape Bandages

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 22:48:36 PDT

Are regular bandages simply not manly or hardcore enough for you? If not, it is with great pleasure that I introduce you to

Hot Pick: Diana Instant Back

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 22:00:41 PDT

Last year we talked about the Fuiji Instax Camera, which, like a Polaroid, produces instant photo...

Hot Pick: Schwinn Crusiers

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:35:30 PDT

Hopping on a gorgeous vintage-looking cruiser bicycle on a warm spring day sounds wonderful to me. Biking through the green hillside or a neighborhood park in full bloom...

Hot Pick: Tubelor Trashcan

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 21:20:15 PDT

Sometimes the simplest tweaks to everyday things are the most amazing. The Tubelor Trashcan ($44), which...

Hot Pick: Power Plant Herb Garden

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 21:09:00 PDT

I have what is commonly referred to as a "black thumb." It's the opposite of a green thumb—I can't seem to keep any plants alive. That's why I'm so drawn to the

Hot Pick: Audiowood Turntables

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 21:02:24 PDT

Turntable designer Joel Scilley has a PhD in media studies as well as over a decade worth of experience doing custom carpentry. This led him to begin designing beautiful...

Hot Pick: Fitbit

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:49:56 PDT

Using motion detection technology similar to the Nintendo Wii, the Fitbit...

We Adore: NHL Schedule Watch

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 12:53:11 PDT

As a rabid hockey fan—I have season ticket to the San Jose Sharks' games and a desk covered...

Stylish Steals: One Day Only! 30% off Fred Flare

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:45:31 PDT

Gizmo Kit favorite Fred Flare is providing us with the proverbial pot of gold at the end of the rainbow this St....

Hot Pick: Star Trek Fragrances

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:24:32 PDT