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Uncommon Goods High Heel Cake Server

Slide this sexy server under your cake to formalize any event. This stunning stainless steel cake server has a magnetic "heel" on its handle that transforms this utensil into a size seven slide shoe. The heel comes off for serving and washing, but isn't everything a little bit sexier in a heel? Imported.

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GSI Outdoors Outdoor Partyware

GSI Outdoors’ mantra is that life should be enjoyed and that the comforts of home should extend to outdoor lifestyles. Their partyware, specifically designed for outdoor use, proves that they practice what they preach.

All GSI Outdoors plastic products that contact food and drink are made from BPA-free resins. Utilizing crystal-clear, co-polyester resin, GSI Outdoors partyware does not stain and is lightweight, clear, shatterproof, dishwasher safe, and tough.

The people at GSI Outdoors love their wine so could not help but notice the popular trend in general housewares of stemless wine glasses. Their goal became the development of a similar and functional product for the outdoors. The co-polyester stemless, self-righting wine glass is their answer. This glass has a strategically placed built-in ring close to the bottom that provides a secure, ergonomic grip while helping to prevent it from tipping over. Combined with the shape of the very bottom of the glass, it works as a self-righting feature. The result is an enjoyable way to partake of wine in the backcountry, in the campground, on the boat, or any other place where stemware most likely would equal spillage.

The tapered shaped, nesting stemmed wine glass is available in co-polyester and Glacier Stainless. This design unscrews so that the base can be snapped into the rim for compact packing and storage. There are also other nesting stemware pieces including champagne, beer, margarita, and martini. A margarita and a martini glass are available in heavy-duty Glacier Stainless Steel.

The Vortex Blender requires no power. It is, instead, hand-cranked. It does it all: pancakes for breakfast, healthy smoothies after a trail run or bike ride, margaritas during cocktail hour, or sauces for dinner. Once the chore is complete, the base fits into the pitcher, making it a compact 9” unit that is easy to pack and store. The package consists of a durable 1.5 liter pitcher and shot cap, a proprietary “pour-through” locking-lid design, powerful, two-speed gear system that crushes ice or works as a food processor, and a wide base with a secure C-clamp that attaches to any table.

Macro and Micro Tables make it easy to relax with snacks or cocktails in the outdoors. They are both lightweight aluminum, compact, and easy to transport in their own stuff bags. The 24” x 18.375” Macro Table is multifunctional for outdoor parties, campground, motor home, and RV use while the smaller 11.25” x 15.5” Micro Table is lightweight enough at 1.5 pounds for gourmet backpacking. Setup is easy with shock cord, support rods, and four collapsible legs.

Nine different flasks offer a variety of shapes and sizes for storing alcohol while en route to a destination. They are all lightweight and low profile for easy storage in pockets. The largest, shatter-resistant 10- and 18-fluid ounce flasks have an easy to fill, wide-mouth design and convenient shot cap. The flasks are available in BPA-free resin, pewter or Glacier Stainless Steel.

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Uncommon Goods Chalkboard Place Mats

Now waiting for dinner can be fun! These bright chalkboard place mats can be doodled on over and over again. Just draw, wipe off and draw again. You can also play tic-tac-toe, and parents can leave messages for their kids in the morning wishing them luck on the test - or reminding them to eat their veggies. Includes four mats, 12 pieces of chalk, and a sponge eraser. Made in China and assembled in the USA.

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Uncommon Goods Ceramic Greek Coffee Cup

The classic New York coffee cup is immortalized in infinitely reusable ceramic with this distinctive creation. Once a staple of every corner deli, the easily recognized blue and white Greek motif is quickly disappearing from city streets. The durable design proves to be much longer lasting than the old-fashioned paper version, while still maintaining a distinctly city feel. This witty remake of an unforgettable original is a must-have for every city-living coffee drinker. Made in Thailand.

The original paper cup, the Anthora, was designed by Leslie Buck in the late 1960s. It shot to popularity in daily use and in pop culture and has become one of the symbols associated with New York City. Mr. Buck passed away on April 26, 2010. He was 87 years old.

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Uncommon Goods Om Ball

Let's face it: you love your dog, but you hate that slimy, dirty, stinky tennis ball he is always lugging around the house or yard. Now, you and your dog can find a balance and maybe some inner peace with this fetching Om Ball. This toy ball incorporates two ancient traditions: beautiful West Indian tribal embroidery and meditation. When bounced, the ball plays the "Om" mantra, recorded specially by renown Kirtan master Bhagavan Das. The Om ball will bring meditative peace to your playful game of fetch. Made in China.

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Oriental Trading Company Train Whistles

Train Whistles. Future train conductors will have fun making some noise with these wooden whistles! Toot, toot! All aboard for a locomotive full of fun! 6"

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Uncommon Good Corn Holder Sets

Corn on the cob is all dressed up with nowhere to go but on a plate of yummy barbecue. At last, a favorite cookout food finds the perfect holder. The cute piggies aren't a statement on your table manners, but a clever way to keep fingers clean, while the original weenie dog finds itself in a familiar shape nestled next to a hot dog. Dishwasher safe with stainless steel prongs, these fun holders will soon become a backyard party staple. Made in China.

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Shore Birds – Handmade Bird Calls

You'll be shore to attract some feathered friends with these handsomely designed wood, metal and rubber shore-bird calls. Available in Black Headed Gull, Curlew, Lapwing, Golden Plover, and Sandpiper calls, each is packaged in a charming, slide-top wooden box complete with directions for use and bird fact card, making them a special gift for the amateur Audubon enthusiast in your life. Handmade in the South of France. Sold individually.

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Uncommon Goods Self-Inking Office Stamps

Bring humor to any office with witty self-inking stamps. Available in "toodles", which features nine fun closing salutations to choose from, or "deal with this", which will give co-workers specific business direction. Made in China.

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Uncommon Goods Recycled Newspaper Wildlife Pencils

Yesterday's news is today's note with these non-toxic colored pencils rolled from recycled newspapers. Decorated with wildlife motifs like leopard spots and snakeskin, each colored pencil nods to its animal's style with bold pairings like parrot red, alligator green and tiger orange. Lifelike skins on each pencil makes drawing fun and instructional for little ones. Children learn the look and names of players in the animal kingdom while engaging their wild imaginations.

A patented rolling method keeps tips from breaking and prolongs its lifespan by two to three times longer than your average sharpened pencil. Bonus: They're water resistant and easy to sharpen. Includes 12 colored pencils. Made in China.

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