The invention of the coffee sleeve was a pretty clever bit of thinking outside the cup. The Rika, a mock croc leather coffee sleeve from Jimmy Choo, is well… a pretty clever bit of thinking outside the pocketbook. Way outside at $165 a pop.

(Via Born Rich)

For the budding scientist…

Molecular Gastronomy Kit by Cuisine R-EVOLUTION

Product Description:
Algae extracts and other texturing agents will help you play with the texture of juices, sauces, creams and dressings. Create original dishes with caviar beads that burst in the mouth, light or iced airs, creamy ravioles and nouveau genre spaghettis. Enter a new era of cooking, the creative cuisine of renown chefs at your fingertips!

For the tool hound who likes to drink on the job…

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There is nothing better than unlicensed handmade paraphernalia, especially when it comes to cultural items of the British Empire. The Doctor Who Tardis Teapot is a stoneware teapot formed into the shape of a blue police box. It might not travel through space and time like the Tardis from the BBC series Dr. Who, but it will get you through tea time just fine.

(Via Craziest Gadgets)

New parents don’t have a lot of time. In fact, reading beyond this sentence is probably a chore. Cutting to the chase…

Product description for the Baby Chef BC200CHEF Ultimate Baby Food Center by Kidsline:

Five machines in one, the Baby Chef Ultimate Baby Food Center is an essential tool for busy parents and caregivers. This time-saving food center features a unique side-by-side steamer and food processor for simultaneous blending, chopping, reheating, and steaming. The large processing jar includes a storage lid, so you can make food in advance to store in the fridge or toss the jar into your diaper bag for on-the-go meals. The space-saving design and convenient accessories make this the only equipment you’ll need to provide healthy, nutritious meals for your growing baby.

* All-in-1 Machine: It steams, chops, blends, purees, defrosts, warms – even accommodates baby bottles
* Side-by-side meal prep: steam and blend at the same time
* BPA-free with “Same Time” dual function controls
* Space-saving side drawer with tongs, spatula, and lid Included
* Measuring cup and bottom cord storage included
* L 10.5 x W 6.1 x H 14.2
* Imported

And if you made it this far, you must not be a new parent! But rest assured, Barnes & Noble would still be happy to sell you one as a gift. Baby Chef BC200CHEF Ultimate Baby Food Center by Kidsline.

Ah, the good old days when phones and microwaves required dialing. In this push-button, fast-paced modern existence it can be hard to slow down and enjoy a nice batch of microwave popcorn. The General Dial Type Microwave can help. Featuring a stainless steel design and 1000-watts of power, the microwave is on par with its modern counterparts. Because it is, after all, brand-new. As for a dial-up phone, that’s probably best left in the past considering how hard it would be to retrieve voice-mail messages. Leftovers, however, always have a place in the home.

With the sound of exploding fireworks still reverberating in our collective heads, it’s time to get back to work. Better not look in the backyard then. The landscape of empties leftover from the Fourth of July backyard BBQ might not look so appealing. Perhaps it wouldn’t be so bad if one could roll away the bottles and cans with the same enthusiasm they were originally brought out to the backyard to begin with. The Rolling Outdoor Patio Deck Party Cooler might be able to help. With a 65-quart capacity the rolling cooler has room enough for 100 cans of beer (or soda, I suppose). Perfect for restocking and rolling back in the house to help celebrate the Fifth of July.