Hot cocoa is a relatively benign drink. Warm, chocolately and sweet, it’s a nice occasional treat, but it doesn’t provide much of a kick. No surprise then, that people like to dress it up with marshmallows. Evil marshmallows.

The physical manifestation of Gozer aside, these are no normal marshmallows. Blessed Cursed Possessed with 100-mg of caffeine each, the marshmallows supply about the same kick as a cup of coffee. Delivered in a collectible rubbery box, Stay Puft Caffeinated Gourmet Marshmallows make it easy to stay alert through a long night of ghostbusting.

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Kitchen countertops have a tendency to become cluttered quite quickly. Not only are they used for all manner of kitchen appliances and gadgets, but also as a work area to actually prepare meals. Often the flurry of prep work takes us to a point where we gaze longingly at the stove, not because of the food it may soon deliver, but because of all that unused space. Usually it’s a bad idea to go stacking things on the stovetop, but with this set of two Vintage Embossed Silver Metal Burner Covers the stovetop can be transformed into a nice flat surface, perfect for working with teacakes and mincemeat pies.

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Microwaves are fantastic devices, allowing for leftovers to be quickly and easily reheated. However, as efficient as the appliances may be, they aren’t too hot at heating more than one plate at a time. Most any microwave has room to spare when only one plate is placed inside of it, but as anybody who has suffered squished side dishes knows, all that space is usually better off left alone.

The Helman DMW-83 Dual Microwave Stand changes that by allowing two plates to be stacked together without any fear of a mash-up. The 3-inch tall stand doubles the usable interior of the microwave without adding a second oven. At a price of only $2.99, it seems a reasonable way to get more out of your microwave, Or, for the truly space-conscious individual, pick up a case of forty.

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Different peelers are designed to do different things. Some are designed for soft-skinned fruits and vegetables like kiwis and tomatoes, while others are meant for tougher produce like carrots and potatoes. A third option is the julienne peeler, used to create matchstick-like thin strips. With three different blades for three different uses, the Joseph Joseph 3-in-1 Design Rotary Peeler provides all of the above in one compact design. With a twist of the dial, the convenient peeler switches to the desired blade, and is appropriate for both righties and lefties. After use, it unclips from its protective case and is dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.

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Not all squeeze bottles are made the same. Some, like ketchup, have lids with a hole in the center to constrict the flow while squeezing. And then some don’t. Salad dressings are often packaged in bottles that don’t have appropriate lids. So, you squeeze and always get more dressing than salad in the bowl.

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Flasks are generally meant to be used with a certain degree of stealth in mind. Classically used to carry booze into places where booze isn’t supposed to be carried into, flasks provide a way to sneak a sip without drawing attention to oneself. Fill with whiskey or vodka and enjoy as needed.

For those who like to boldly proclaim their drink of choice, the True Fabrications 6-Ounce Acrylic Flask provides the means. The 3-inch by 5-inch by 1-inch flask mimics what any other flask is capable of, but does so with a see-through acrylic body. If asked, just remember: whiskey looks like iced tea and vodka is as clear as water. Jagermeister? You are on your own.

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