tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45603360635758051632008-03-14T09:56:32.783-05:00BettyBlogger54125Subscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with Live.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4560336063575805163.post-87250827483146728302008-03-14T09:41:00.003-05:002008-03-14T09:56:29.710-05:00

Spring forward, fall back�??all this fooling around with the the time really messes with my internal clock. One day you wake up and it's light outside, the next day you wake up at the same time and it's dark. It's just not natural. Oh, I know about all the benefits of Daylight Saving Time and once my body gets used to it, I'll be happy for the extra daylight at the end of the day. But right now, my

Bettytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4560336063575805163.post-80327845380543812282008-03-07T10:32:00.003-05:002008-03-07T10:44:29.357-05:00

From personal safety to protecting your belongings to identity theft, it's important to be security conscious today. It seems that almost every night I see stories of break-ins, burglaries and other attacks on the evening news. A lot of the time I find myself thinking that the victims might have protected themselves, their loved ones, their homes or their property with one of our simple little

Bettytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4560336063575805163.post-81696205450422209872008-02-22T09:02:00.002-05:002008-02-22T09:12:08.644-05:00

It's that time of year again. You know, the time when the politicians and pundits are filling the airwaves with incomprehensible rhetoric, yard signs and bumper stickers are going up all over town to make sure you know just who your friends and neighbors will be voting for and everyone's talking about a change. Honestly, it all just makes me weary. Don't get me wrong�??I've voted in every single

Bettytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4560336063575805163.post-17517930173017714542008-02-13T13:04:00.004-05:002008-02-15T09:00:17.829-05:00

As I mentioned last week, I've been on a quest to find cool new gadgets. A short trip through the warehouse was all it took to uncover some very handy Things for the car, for your health and just for fun. Things I found for the car make life both easier and safer. The Porta-Jump�?� recharges your car battery in about 10 minutes using the power from your car's cigarette lighter socket. Plus, it's

Bettytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4560336063575805163.post-52025980710863041042008-02-08T12:40:00.000-05:002008-02-08T15:48:51.712-05:00

If you follow this blog, you know I love movies and movie memorabilia. Not just collectibles like film cels, but toys, posters, stamps, action figures and just about anything that reminds me of my favorite movies. Our buyers are always looking for cool Things to collect from the movies�??and there are a lot of them this year. The Harry Potter series is one of my favorites. I've read all the books

Bettytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4560336063575805163.post-26265451791361262782008-02-01T09:10:00.000-05:002008-02-01T11:30:44.706-05:00

We're collectors. Nearly everyone who works here collects something. My grandpa collects coins. Since his birthday is coming up, I went looking through our stock of coins for something unique and interesting to add to his collection. America's First Silver Dollar was the first Thing that caught my eye. It's not a replica�??it's a .903 silver coin minted when Mexico was still a Spanish colony.

Bettytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4560336063575805163.post-17703829453560930092008-01-25T10:27:00.000-05:002008-01-25T11:19:07.223-05:00

Our company has always had a certain fascination with UFOs and all things paranormal. With the recent UFO sightings over Texas and the subsequent government �??explanations,�?? I thought this would be a good time to bring out some of our more interesting alien-related Things. This Secrets Of MJ-12 DVD Set questions the government's actual knowledge about UFOs, including MJ-12 or Majic documents that

Bettytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4560336063575805163.post-84987639145350844642008-01-18T10:25:00.000-05:002008-01-18T11:39:15.713-05:00

Wow. What can I say? Our buyers have outdone themselves for Valentine's Day this year. I don't think I can write this blog entry without blushing, but here goes: The Wild Thing�?� Dress Up Kit is a Valentine's version of the grass skirt and coconut bra. Sexy on a woman and hilarious on a guy, the plastic heart shaped cups tie with tiny strings and the foil skirt is sized to fit anyone who dares

Bettytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4560336063575805163.post-40633769187139467882008-01-11T10:45:00.000-05:002008-01-11T11:06:54.829-05:00

One of my New Year's resolutions was to get in shape in 2008 and so far I'm sticking to it. One of the problems I've had in the past was boredom. If you've ever tried to stick to an exercise regimen, you know that working out can get boring fast if you don't change your routine now and then. Since I don't have time to spend driving back and forth to a gym and waiting in line for machines, I need

Bettytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4560336063575805163.post-33077564823851726892008-01-04T11:33:00.000-05:002008-01-04T11:50:46.885-05:00

I think the best thing about the end of the holiday season are the big sales. Let's face it, we don't always get every Thing we asked for for Christmas. A big sale means I can get more of the Things I wanted but didn't get for Christmas. In the spirit of the holiday season, we decided to mark down a few of our favorite and best-selling Things so you can stretch your dollar, too. Here are a

Bettytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4560336063575805163.post-58875567455726277542007-12-28T10:39:00.000-05:002007-12-28T11:01:27.130-05:00

If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right. --Henry Ford It's the time of year when we make promises to ourselves to change something or improve our lives in the coming new year. Hearing everyone around the office talking about New Year's resolutions made me curious. How did the tradition start? What are the most common promises we make? How often do we succeed

Bettytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4560336063575805163.post-30226116433235031122007-12-21T10:59:00.000-05:002007-12-21T11:45:19.482-05:00

Happy Holidays to all my readers. I hope the season brings you warmth and joy. I'll be back next week to talk about New Year's Resolutions. Until then, Bobby

Bettytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4560336063575805163.post-72567574093731165352007-12-14T10:31:00.000-05:002007-12-14T10:45:42.207-05:00

One of the best things about the holidays is the magical feel in the air. Since all your friends and relatives and friends gathered in one place, why not take the opportunity to practice your magic act? We have some cool tricks to try out this year. From sleight of hand to illusion, there's something for every aspiring magician in our trunk full of tricks. It's probably best to start with

Bettytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4560336063575805163.post-2216251931143190292007-12-07T10:10:00.000-05:002007-12-07T10:30:49.779-05:00

It probably won't surprise you that I love to play games. Video games, board games, puzzles�??it doesn't matter, I'll play. This time of year is perfect for recruiting players because the house is usually full of guests and it's cold outside. Last night we were playing a hilarious new board game: The Redneck Game. It's based on the blue collar comedy of Jeff Foxworthy. The object of the game is

Bettytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4560336063575805163.post-24878863239006132922007-11-30T12:20:00.000-05:002007-11-30T12:43:45.639-05:00

There are two ways to get at the goodies in your Christmas stocking: digging and dumping. I'm a digger. I love digging down to the bottom of the stocking and pulling out the little items �??Santa�?? had left for me. My sister is a dumper. She simply up-ends the stocking and shakes it until everything comes out on the floor. Either way, the stocking is one of the coolest Christmas traditions because

Bettytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4560336063575805163.post-42339024481722864222007-11-21T13:20:00.000-05:002007-11-23T08:37:29.496-05:00

Gag gifts are some of my favorites. From old standards like the hand-held joy buzzer to MP3 players, we have some shocking gag gifts to stuff stockings and scare the stuffing out of the people on your list this year. The joy buzzer is an old favorite that never goes out of style. The beauty of this little Thing is that it can be concealed in your palm until an unsuspecting victim dares to shake

Bettytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4560336063575805163.post-92040858430446067022007-11-19T10:58:00.000-05:002007-11-26T08:38:21.473-05:00

Tired of racking your brain to come up with a unique gift that people will actually like? Something they might really use? Something they won't throw in the closet? Or even worse, re-gift (1) to someone who doesn't really want it either? Me, too. Thankfully, we have some classic gifts that everyone can use. Our reproduction of the well-known Fifteen Puzzle�?� is one of the most popular games we

Bettytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4560336063575805163.post-67004527545900264262007-11-12T11:08:00.000-05:002007-11-12T14:05:22.128-05:00

Everyone is in such a rush to get ready for the holidays. I went to the mall on Saturday and it was a nightmare. First, I had to park like eighteen miles from the entrance. Then, after my trek across the parking lot, for which I should have packed a snack or at least a bottle of water, the people inside were so stressed and hurried. They rushed past me like I was standing still. The whole

Bettytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4560336063575805163.post-64406767934473249222007-11-02T10:10:00.000-05:002007-11-02T10:38:04.207-05:00

One of the best things about the holiday season is it gives me an excuse to buy new toys. I even buy a few for the kids. :-) This year our buyers have outdone themselves finding cool new toys as well as some blast-from-the-past Things. I can barely walk through the warehouse without finding something I want to buy! First off, I had to get this animated T-shirt. It has a glowing equalizer

Bettytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4560336063575805163.post-8205000648125766982007-10-26T08:41:00.000-05:002007-10-26T09:18:43.440-05:00

Being a soldier, fighting for this country, is neither Republican nor Democrat. --Max Cleland As the holidays approach, I can't help but think of our service men and women stationed away from home�??whether it be overseas or out-of-state. As my uncle says, �??No matter what you think of this or any other war, the men and women who fight and die for us deserve to be honored.�?? I couldn't agree more.

Bettytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4560336063575805163.post-58172221703649081562007-10-19T13:44:00.000-05:002007-10-19T14:39:05.653-05:00

I love a good sale. There's nothing like saving money to make your day. I was poking around on the website today and discovered we have over 200 sale items right now! To be exact, the last time I checked we had 246 Things on sale. Sale Things come and go pretty quick, but you've got a chance to get your fingers on some great bargains right now. Myself, I've been doing a bit of early Christmas

Bettytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4560336063575805163.post-8561611860140213032007-10-12T08:47:00.000-05:002007-10-12T09:07:10.486-05:00

Since so many people put so much thought into this idea of marking days, seasons and years, I decided I wanted a unique calendar instead of the same old boring Thing for my office this year. You probably won't be surprised to learn that our bestselling calendars are butt- and poop-related. I mean, that's what we're good at, right? The Official Buttcrack Calendar gives you 12 different �??full

Bettytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4560336063575805163.post-27895132027224118632007-10-05T08:31:00.000-05:002007-10-05T08:48:45.674-05:00

�??I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts. �?? -Will Rogers As November approaches, I realize that we have just one year before we vote in a new president. And you know what that means: after Christmas we'll be the victims of a relentless onslaught of commercials on television and radio. Our mailboxes will be full of earnest promises accompanied by shameless pleas for

Bettytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4560336063575805163.post-53364647674438917052007-09-28T10:32:00.000-05:002007-09-28T11:01:00.102-05:00

Haunting your house or yard is an art form unto itself. Unlike other holiday displays, people interact with your wicked vision, so setting the mood is critical. This week's blog entry is dedicated to helping you choose a theme, set the mood and then involve four of the five senses for a full-on scare-fest right in your own house or yard. Choosing a theme is the first step and it can be anything

Bettytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4560336063575805163.post-41688445539599456692007-09-21T09:08:00.000-05:002007-09-21T10:06:30.866-05:00

I might have mentioned (maybe once or twice?) that I love Halloween! Just ask my neighbors. A few years ago I started decorating�??I mean really decorating�??for the trick-or-treaters. The first year I covered the entire front of my house with fake cobwebs. The following year I carved dozens of scary jack-o-lanterns to go with the cobwebs. The year after that I added spooky

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