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Drink out of these mugs over the holidays pointedly in front of your parents when you fly home to visit. Maybe they'll learn how to text.

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Every snack should come with an encouraging (or discouraging) message. I trust what a cupcake has to say. The sweetness can really soften the blow of some bad news.

A trillion years ago when I was a wee tot I had a mug with a little mouse in it who would pop his head out to say hello when I was about half done with my cocoa. I'm glad to see that there is a classy adult version now that I'm an ancient lady.

I want a row or two of these in every room. In the bathroom they'll hold cotton balls and q-tips, in the kitchen I'll keep basting brushes and potholders, the possibilities are awesome!

My kitties chew on my fresh flowers all the time but they have yet to crawl in with them. I'll watch out for that.

How many times do you think you will have to dig through the trash because you forgot to take your silly expensive collar off your coffee cup?

I think it's cool that there are products that take advantage of how messy we so often are. Spill enough coffee and you can solve the maze!

Cupcakes are perfect all year round, but right now it's all about the zombies.

Whipped cream pandas will only bathe in the fanciest teacups.

Don't burn your hands, just burn your enemies with your sweet yet evil glare!

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He's just popping up to say hello, no need to be alarmed.

An edible shot of espresso can brighten up anyone's day!