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		<title>The Turkey-Shaped Turkey Baster Saves Thanksgiving</title>
		<link>http://nerdapproved.com/household/the-turkey-shaped-turkey-baster-saves-thanksgiving/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:21:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sean Fallon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Household]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Misc. Weirdness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cooking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kitchen]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[thanksgiving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[turkey]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[turkey baster]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A dry bird will ruin Thanksgiving. Your mother in law will make some sort of crack about your cooking skills, you&#8217;ve had a few so you call her a bitch, and it&#8217;s all fists, hair pulling and tears from there on out. One turkey-shaped turkey baster could have avoided everything.
Product Page ($10)
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><a href="http://nerdapproved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/turkey-shaped-turkey-baster.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-16087" title="turkey shaped turkey baster" src="http://nerdapproved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/turkey-shaped-turkey-baster.jpg" alt="turkey shaped turkey baster" width="241" height="266" /></a>A dry bird will ruin Thanksgiving. Your mother in law will make some sort of crack about your cooking skills, you&#8217;ve had a few so you call her a bitch, and it&#8217;s all fists, hair pulling and tears from there on out. One turkey-shaped turkey baster could have avoided everything.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.popdeluxe.net/animal-house-turkey-baster.html">Product Page</a> ($10)</p>
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		<title>Someone&#8217;s Living In Your Fridge</title>
		<link>http://nerdapproved.com/household/someones-living-in-your-fridge/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:52:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jonathan Fallon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Household]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Misc. Weirdness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fridge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kitchen]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[legs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[magnets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[theafternoon]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://nerdapproved.com/?p=16067</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Looks like this elf won&#8217;t be able to sneak in and cobble shoes for you at night anymore, but he&#8217;s still willing to help. His limbs are detachable and magnetic, so his well dressed gams can hold your Shake n&#8217; Bake coupons and entertain you with hours of Irish fridge jigs. A woman&#8217;s legs in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-16069" src="http://nerdapproved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/magnetic-legs-man.gif" alt="magnetic legs - man" width="442" height="500" />Looks like this elf won&#8217;t be able to sneak in and cobble shoes for you at night anymore, but he&#8217;s still willing to help. His limbs are detachable and <a href="http://nerdapproved.com/?s=magnet">magnetic</a>, so his well dressed gams can hold your Shake n&#8217; Bake coupons and entertain you with hours of Irish fridge jigs. A woman&#8217;s legs in dominatrix boots are pictured after the break.<br />
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<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-16068" src="http://nerdapproved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/magnetic-legs-woman.gif" alt="magnetic legs - woman" width="487" height="500" /></p>
<p><a href="http://www.theafternoon.com/431119.html">Product Page:</a> (Man $15.95)<br />
<a href="http://www.theafternoon.com/431120.html">Product Page:</a> (Woman $15.95)</p>
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		<title>Sun Is Always Just Emerging From The Cloud Lamp</title>
		<link>http://nerdapproved.com/household/sun-is-always/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:10:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Chenkus</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Household]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cloud]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lamp]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sun]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://nerdapproved.com/?p=16051</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[
A bright sunny day may be the best weather you can hope for, but there is something to be said for the great feeling when the sun just begins to emerge after a lengthy period of cloudiness. This cloud wall lamp has the light bulb positioned so that it always appears that the sun is [...]]]></description>
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<p>A bright sunny day may be the best weather you can hope for, but there is something to be said for the great feeling when the sun just begins to emerge after a lengthy period of cloudiness. This <a href="http://nerdapproved.com/misc-weirdness/blue-sky-clouds-and-raw-dead-fish/">cloud</a> wall lamp has the light bulb positioned so that it always appears that the sun is just breaking through. The gentle, diffuse light provided is perfect for any room you want to use as a peaceful getaway.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tobyhouse.org.uk/CLOUDshop.html">Product Page</a> (<span>£249.00</span>, about $417)</p>
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		<title>Cookies and Musicians Have a Magical Bond</title>
		<link>http://nerdapproved.com/household/cookies-and-musicians-have-a-magical-bond/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:20:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jonathan Fallon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Household]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[beatles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cookie jar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[elvis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[record player]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sgt. pepper]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[turntable]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I just read some trivia about Elvis which claimed that while he was still young and thin, he was able to eat 8 deluxe cheeseburgers, 2 BLTs and three milkshakes in a single sitting. Therefore it&#8217;s only natural that he would appear on this vintage turntable cookie jar to woo your stash of Chips Ahoy&#8230; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-16015" src="http://nerdapproved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Elvis-Turntable-Cookie-Jar.jpg" alt="Elvis Turntable Cookie Jar" width="345" height="350" />I just read some trivia about <a href="http://nerdapproved.com/approved-products/elvis-appears-on-your-toast-its-a-miracle/">Elvis</a> which claimed that while he was still young and thin, he was able to eat 8 deluxe cheeseburgers, 2 BLTs and three milkshakes in a single sitting. Therefore it&#8217;s only natural that he would appear on this vintage turntable cookie jar to woo your stash of Chips Ahoy&#8230; He would have wanted it that way. An additional Beatles themed jar is pictured after the break.</p>
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<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-16014" src="http://nerdapproved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Sgt.-Pepper-Drum-Cookie-Jar.jpg" alt="Sgt. Pepper Drum Cookie Jar" width="225" height="252" /></p>
<p><a href="http://www.pacprod.com/cgi-bin/hazelnt.exe?AFFILIATE=926&amp;action=detail&amp;item=47245">Product Page:</a> (Elvis Cookie Jar $79.95)<br />
<a href="http://www.pacprod.com/cgi-bin/hazelnt.exe?AFFILIATE=926&amp;action=detail&amp;item=64042">Product Page:</a> (Beatles Cookie Jar $59.95)</p>
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		<title>Kitchen Timer: Smiley Face Means Food Is Ready</title>
		<link>http://nerdapproved.com/household/kitchen-timer-smiley-face-means-food-is-ready/</link>
		<comments>http://nerdapproved.com/household/kitchen-timer-smiley-face-means-food-is-ready/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Chenkus</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Household]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[emoticon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[smiley]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[timer]]></category>

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Set the timer for any period up to 60 minutes and as soon as you see a big smile on the face you know it is time to eat. This happy looking guy will also give you a polite little bell sound to let you know the time has expired in case you are not [...]]]></description>
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<p>Set the <a href="http://nerdapproved.com/approved-products/foreplay-timer-keeps-thins-on-schedule/">timer</a> for any period up to 60 minutes and as soon as you see a big smile on the face you know it is time to eat. This happy looking guy will also give you a polite little bell sound to let you know the time has expired in case you are not within viewing distance.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.bibelotshops.com/index.php?view=product_detail&amp;pid=90234594&amp;name=Smiley+Face+Timer">Product Page</a> ($7.50)</p>
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		<title>Hand Candle Holders Save Your Skin</title>
		<link>http://nerdapproved.com/household/hand-candle-holders-save-your-skin/</link>
		<comments>http://nerdapproved.com/household/hand-candle-holders-save-your-skin/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Chenkus</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Household]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[candle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ceramic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hand]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[
Either of these disembodied hands will do a fine job holding your candles, allowing you to have your candlelight without hot wax dripping onto your skin. And when no candles are around, you have a nice thumbs up decoration with one hand, while the other looks like it is doing something a bit more risque.
Product [...]]]></description>
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<p>Either of these disembodied hands will do a fine job holding your <a href="http://nerdapproved.com/misc-gadgets/80-hour-candle-by-the-hour-rope-candle/">candles</a>, allowing you to have your candlelight without hot wax dripping onto your skin. And when no candles are around, you have a nice thumbs up decoration with one hand, while the other looks like it is doing something a bit more risque.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.j-me.co.uk/index.php?s=products&amp;p=hand_candle_holder#">Product Page</a> (£5.00, about $8)</p>
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		<title>Animated Musical Starship Enterprise Lamp</title>
		<link>http://nerdapproved.com/household/animated-musical-starship-enterprise-lamp/</link>
		<comments>http://nerdapproved.com/household/animated-musical-starship-enterprise-lamp/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Chenkus</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Household]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[enterprise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lamp]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[musical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[star trek]]></category>

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Let this Star Trek lamp welcome you to space, the final frontier any time you choose. A button on the base will turn the Star Trek theme song on, complete with the spoken prologue as the Enterprise on the base spins. The four color changing LED&#8217;s on the starship&#8217;s sensor array platform give it that [...]]]></description>
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<p>Let this Star Trek lamp welcome you to space, the final frontier any time you choose. A button on the base will turn the Star Trek theme song on, complete with the spoken prologue as the <a href="http://nerdapproved.com/misc-gadgets/star-trek-starship-enterprise-bottle-opener/">Enterprise</a> on the base spins. The four color changing LED&#8217;s on the starship&#8217;s sensor array platform give it that look of a starship first being unveiled. Put it on your bedside table and talk like Captain Kirk to give your mate an experience they won&#8217;t forget.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.hammacher.com/Product/78088?promo=Category-NewArrivals&amp;catid=60">Product Page</a> ($99.95)</p>
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		<title>VW Camper Van Dimming Light Switch</title>
		<link>http://nerdapproved.com/household/vw-camper-van-dimming-light-switch/</link>
		<comments>http://nerdapproved.com/household/vw-camper-van-dimming-light-switch/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Chenkus</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Household]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[camper]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[light]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[switch]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[van]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vw]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[
If you want your house to have the laid back feel of the 60&#8217;s, this VW Camper Van Light Switch is a perfect accessory. Not only does it let you turn your lights on and off with a VW Camper Van, it also adds a dimming capability.
Product Page (£24.99, about $41)
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<p>If you want your house to have the laid back feel of the 60&#8217;s, this VW Camper Van Light Switch is a perfect accessory. Not only does it let you turn your lights on and off with a <a href="http://nerdapproved.com/audio/this-vw-bus-transports-mp3-speakers-and-a-radio-instead-of-hippies/">VW Camper Van</a>, it also adds a dimming capability.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/candyqueendesigns/product/54_hippie_camper_van_light_switch">Product Page</a> (£24.99, about $41)</p>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Mock The Candle&#8217;s Ski Cap</title>
		<link>http://nerdapproved.com/household/dont-mock-the-candles-ski-cap/</link>
		<comments>http://nerdapproved.com/household/dont-mock-the-candles-ski-cap/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:40:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jonathan Fallon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Household]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[candle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[earflaps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ski cap]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[winter]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[At first glance, you may think: &#8220;Big deal, it&#8217;s an ugly hat riding cow udders&#8230;Useless&#8221;. But that&#8217;s before you realize that the cap can be removed to reveal a fine smelling candle with a 40 hour burn time. You&#8217;ll be sorry you insulted the hat next time you need to keep warm or mask a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-15905" src="http://nerdapproved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/ski-cap-candle-341x510.jpg" alt="ski cap candle" width="341" height="510" />At first glance, you may think: &#8220;Big deal, it&#8217;s an ugly hat riding cow udders&#8230;Useless&#8221;. But that&#8217;s before you realize that the cap can be removed to reveal a fine smelling <a href="http://nerdapproved.com/misc-gadgets/da-bomb-birthday-candles-blow-them-out-quickly/">candle</a> with a 40 hour burn time. You&#8217;ll be sorry you insulted the hat next time you need to keep warm or mask a noxious funk&#8230;<em>Utterly</em> useful.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=HOME-HOLIDAY-SCENTS&amp;id=990021&amp;catId=HOME-HOLIDAY&amp;pushId=HOME-HOLIDAY&amp;popId=HOME&amp;sortProperties=&amp;navCount=25&amp;navAction=top&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;selectedProductSize=&amp;selectedProductSize1=&amp;color=011&amp;colorName=IVORY&amp;isSubcategory=true&amp;isProduct=true&amp;isBigImage=&amp;templateType=">Product Page:</a> ($26)</p>
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		<title>Fake Snow Cools Real Ice</title>
		<link>http://nerdapproved.com/household/fake-snow-cools-real-ice/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:20:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jonathan Fallon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Household]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Misc. Weirdness]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Put the cooling power of this igloo ice cube container to work next time you need a cube to water down your favorite beverage. As if that wasn&#8217;t exciting enough, the silicone top doubles as a baby cube birthing center, with an ice cube tray built right in, and it comes with tongs!&#8230; How &#8217;bout [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-15910" src="http://nerdapproved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/igloo-ice-cube-container-510x510.jpg" alt="igloo ice cube container" width="510" height="510" />Put the cooling power of this igloo <a href="http://nerdapproved.com/misc-gadgets/theyre-giving-awards-to-ice-buckets-now/">ice cube container</a> to work next time you need a cube to water down your favorite beverage. As if that wasn&#8217;t exciting enough, the silicone top doubles as a baby cube birthing center, with an ice cube tray built right in, and it comes with tongs!&#8230; How &#8217;bout that?</p>
<p><a href="http://www.drinkstuff.com/products/product.asp?ID=6103&amp;catID=-1&amp;name=Igloo+Ice+Cube+Container&amp;recursive=true&amp;newin=true">Product Page:</a> (£49.99, or about $83.60)</p>
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