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The HandyCane

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The HandyCane

The methods for watering your Christmas tree have come a long way from crawling underneath the sucker with a glass of water. Back then, you risked getting your presents wet, as well as getting electrocuted from all those strings of lights. HandyCane attempts to relieve all of that stress by offering a simple way to deliver water into the tree-stand without breaking your back.

This candy-shaped gadget is made of lightweight plastic and is shaped like a candy cane. A novelty-sized gigantic peppermint stick? I love this idea already. You simply fill the hook end of the HandyCane with water (it holds up to a quart) and then use the straight end of the cane as a spout to funnel water down to the stand. Simple, right?

I’ve seen watering systems that use a series of siphons to keep a tree moist, but none were as festive and neat-looking (and yummy-looking) as the HandyCane. Since our house has a fake tree, we won’t be needing the services of a HandyCane in the near future. But for $14.95 retail, it’s a nifty little concept.

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iDisguise – a fake candy tin for your iPod

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iDisguise Candy iPod Case

Designed as a disguise for your iPod as well as a protective case, the iDisguise cleverly hides your iPod behind a candy tin for the fictional candy company “Olde Lyme Imports”.

Available in both Peppermint and Wintergreen “flavors”, the cases are $10.95, currently come in two designs, and are designed to fit 1st and 2nd generation Nanos and iPod Shuffles as well. Their website states that they are working on releasing cases for other versions on the iPod also.

A close look at the back of the tin reveals the ingredients list as “Tin Metal, High Density EVA Foam, A Little Bit Of Creativity”. We’ve covered homemade iPod candy cases previously , but as far as I know, this is the first iPod case made specifically to look like a mint tin, and not a modification to an actual existing candy package.

candy, sweets, ipod, case, idisguise, gadgets, mint, mints, tin, tins, mp3, music

Nail someone with a Marshmallow Gun

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Marshmallow Shooter

If you’re like me, the idea of whacking someone upside the head with a high speed marshmallow is the height of enjoyability. Luckily, there are plenty of places to find such candy-launching devices.

The general idea behind these guns is to use human breath to launch mini-marshmallows at an unwitting victim. Amazon has 3 models from the Marshmallow Fun Company:

Alternatively, if you are into the DIY thing, Instructables features a number of DIY instructions that requires some PVC, a hacksaw, and the time and inclination to make it. Seems like it would be an awesome way to bond with your kid(s) on a weekend. The marshmallow war afterwards would be fun too. Wear those safety goggles though! How would you like to be the person who had his eye put out with a marshmallow? Be sure and check out the picture of the little kid with homemade face protection.

Marshmallow guns online:

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Candy Pillows, Messenger Bags, and Tees

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Looking for something new to drool over – or on, as the case may be? There are loads of candy-themed items online… you can find candy-shaped pillows, candy t-shirts, and candy-themed messenger bags – you’re almost sure to find something featuring your favorite candy, past or present.

Be sure and check out this extensive collection of candy-themed t-shirts. You can find Wonka tees with Nerds, Runts, or Laffy Taffy; classic candy like Butterfinger, Crunch, and Goobers; lots of Dubble Bubble clothing, and even “lesser” candies like Chupa Chups, Razzles, Bit-O-Honey, Fun Dip, and Wax Lips. Some of their shirts are really awesome!

Candy Review: Jumbo Jumpin’ Push Pop

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Push Pops

You can now officially file spring-loaded Push Pops under “Candy I Fear.” I bought the 1.06oz Twisted Strawberry Watermelon Jumbo Jumpin’ Push Pop for less than a buck at a drugstore. The outside is similar to what I remember original Push Pops looking like, but inside the cylinder, the hard candy sits on top of a spring. When I uncapped the contraption, a green and red striped wand shot a couple of inches out of the package. There’s just something unsettling about the whole deal. Buy one and you’ll understand.

Credit goes to the spring manufacturers—the candy had the same jump every time I pushed it down and turned loose. The candy is tasty enough, with both strawberry and watermelon distinctly present. I didn’t come anywhere near finishing it, mainly because I just got sick of dealing with it. Maybe I had more patience as a child. I used to love the old-school Push Pops that I actually had to push.

Pushy the kangaroo (at least I think he’s a ‘roo) celebrates the jumping pops by wearing springs on his feet at the official Push Pop website. He, well, his creators, say this about the pops:

“Now Push Pops are spring loaded! So your Push Pop pops UP, pops UP, pops UP all by itself! No more sticky fingers!!! But still the same great taste! You push it, you lick it, you cap it, you save it – it’s easy!”

I can’t argue with any of those claims, but the candy really is startling—even when you know to expect a jumping sugary rod. The Jumbo variety comes in cherry, watermelon, strawberry, or blue raspberry in the original one-flavor style, plus berry blast, strawberry watermelon, and cotton candy bubble gum in the twisted category. I won’t buy any more Push Pops for a while, but I recommend picking one up for a few minutes of entertainment and a good conversation starter.

Buy Push Pops online:

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