Stick this 15-foot flexible LED light strip on anything indoors and your otherwise dull life becomes a light show. The strip is self-adhesive, 3/8" wide with (238) flat LEDs capable of (16) colors, (1) color at a time. A floor-mount power supply plugs into the wall, and into a control box with buttons for color, speed and mode/demo. The battery-operated remote lets you pick the color, choose (4) pre-set brightness's, select an auto shut-off time from 30-120 minutes, pick the color order you prefer and swap modes of operation, including flash, (2) fades, (2) jumps, quick, slow and auto. Yes, you can daisy-chain two strips together for twice the fabulousness, and yes, you can cut the strip anywhere you like if the fabulousness is just a little too long. The box says Bluetooth compatible, but we found the app not very reliable and phone/tablet compatibility is unknown but we like the remote control better anyway.

These coated aluminum (non-conductive) sacks measure 6" dia x 24" long with .0045" walls. Of mysterious origin, they would make great gift bags for wine bottles or rolling pins. They're also watertight, so we'd put a bottle inside with some ice and roll the top down to keep it from leaking on the way to the picnic.

Portion of what? Indeed. Portion cups are assorted sizes, but always smallish and used for condiments, sauces, cole slaw, samples, like that, but you can use them for anything in the world of arts, crafts, hobbying, model-making and DIY-ing. You’re creative--we don’t need to tell you. Each translucent white plastic cup holds (4) oz and is 3-3/4" dia at the top x 1-5/8” deep with a white snap-on lid. Think: little tub of cream cheese. Oh, you can picture them now.

New, international-standard, full-sized illuminated student microscope, professional quality at a student price. comes with a variable intensity above and below LED cool illumination system, wall transformer and (3) AA batteries for use in the field. This high-quality compound microscope has turret-mounted achromatic objectives, a coarse rack-and-pinion focus and substage diaphragm light control, and a metal frame. It is built to international DIN standards and accepts all DIN eyepieces and objectives. It's a fine instrument for most home science work and projects in the field. Also includes (10) prepared slides for viewing right out of the box. Our (36) piece assorted specimen set comes on (12) slides and is a great addition if you want to embiggin things asap.
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*Magnification: 40X, 100X, 400X.

Don’t get too excited--we don’t have Tesla parts. But we do have this honey of a reversible 12VDC gear motor from a kid’s ride-able toy car. Spins approx 75 rpm, draws 800mA no load and stalls at 11.5A via a 1/4” dia gear that runs through a multi-gear box to a 6-spoked, 2-1/2” dia hub. Will run with as little as 3VDC with plenty of torque. Unit measures 7-3/4" x 3-3/4" x 4-3/4" in a teardrop shape, with a pair of 3” leads and a Molex connector.

It’s school without the school! This Snap Circuits® Home Learning Electronic Fun kit from Elenco® is a home-school version that lets kids do (30) hands-on projects, and includes both a student guide and an instructor guide for non-teachers. Guides include instructions (of course), quizzes, activities and tips on how to best help at-home learners. Kids will learn about electricity, circuitry, scientific investigation and more. Parents will pick up handy tips on teaching at home. Kit includes (25) parts and a case. It’s a nice one, we gotta say. Ages 8+.

Not sure how you’re supposed to get any journaling done with something so snazzy, but this 6” x 8” sequined notebook is probably better for your psyche than any diary entry, anyway. Sequins have a fish-scale pattern and are surprisingly soft, ranging from deep purple to bright green as you tilt the cover, with (duh!) a silver mermaid in the center. Has about (80) lined pages with space at the top right for dates, so it’s perfect as a diary. Or for noting the catch of the day.

Sticker aficionado alert! 3/4" dia. NASA logo stickers. 15 high quality NASA "meatball" vinyl stickers to a sheet so plenty to go around. Teachers give them out during your space explroreation unit. Space lovers, just sticker away.

We haven’t seen candy striper outfits since the 1970s, and our internet was down so we couldn’t look them up, but this braided, red and white, 8-foot extension cord sure reminds us of the old hospital helpers’ uniforms. From Kikkerland®, a company that exudes style and quality, this 125V ground cord is made of (16)-gauge wire that handles a max of 1625 Watts (13 Amps). It’s the most fashionable extension cord we’ve ever sold. Indoor use only. CUS and ETL listed.

From Lascoton, this Creative Forts Glow kit allows kids ages 3+ to build indoor or outdoor forts, caves, rockets, domes, game structures and tunnels that glow in the dark. Parental interaction is encouraged. Where was this when we were kids? Never mind, we’re getting one anyway—let the neighbors talk! We’ll marvel at…uh, make that…your kids will marvel at the many possibilities this STEM kit offers. Comes with (130) durable plastic pieces, including (44) 2” double-layer ball joints and (86) 15” long flexible rods. Set has passed the toy CPC & ASTM safety certification and load-bearing test. If you need us, we’ll be in our castle.

Build your own siege tower in miniature with this award-winning kit from Pathfinders. It's a medieval miracle in wood with a working torsion-powered catapult (with faux rocks to pult) and drawbridge. Finished tower measures approx 10" tall x 5" x 4". Parts are pre-cut and drilled, and require only scissors and tape. Recommended for ages 12+ and a great resource for STEM activities.

This beast of a 1000-Watt 12VDC to 120VAC power inverter from Schumacher measures 5" x 6" x 3" and has dual output with 2000-Watt surge and thermal protection capabilities. Fan-cooled and designed to be used with large batteries, like the kind under the hood of your car (this isn’t a whimpy cig plug inverter). Has an on-off switch, a USB 2.0 Amp jack, and a low-battery alarm. Includes (2) 14-gauge power cables, and an instruction manual.

The mother’s pal. Pop-up Wipes are cute little tablets, like approx 2” dia antacids except when you pop these in water, you get reusable cotton towels. You pick the 3/8” thick tablet that turns into a 12” x 18” towel, or the 1/2” thick ones that become approx 12” x 27” towels.

Standing on your feet for several hours for crafts, home repairs, or laundry can be exhausting and strain your lower body. Enter Kera Sota waterproof anti-fatigue mats. These thick 12-mm multi-layered mats provide a cushion between your feet and the hard floor. Our Anti-fatigue mats help improve traction, are stain resistant, reduce slipping, protect your floors from spills, and so much more! Very elegant flowery design. So get your toes off the floor and get them on a cushioned multipurpose Anti-Fatigue Mat today! The kitchen loafers you never knew you needed are here, so don't let achy feet and legs prevent you from making that half trifle and half shepherd's pie. Our each is a super 2-pack, one is 19" x 47" and the other is 19" x 31.

This (4)-piece collapsible silicone measuring cup set from CookingLight™ magazine is one of the nicest we’ve seen. Each cup has a gray hard-plastic handle and rim, reminiscent of a cast-iron pan, with a colored silicone center that pops out for use and collapses for storage. Measurements are 1/4 Cup (blue), 1/3 Cup (green), 1/2 Cup (yellow) and 1 Cup (red). Handles have a hanging hole, and the set comes with its own matching hook. Cups are accurate and dishwasher safe—a no-brainer for anyone who loves to cook or bake. Who wants pancakes! Jarvis?

What can we say about chrome steel ball bearings besides their essential uses? Well, a lot, actually. They're perfect for Rube Goldberg displays and artwork. Imagine them in various sizes in a glass container. Imagine dipping them in paint, rolling them on canvas and making the world forget about Jackson Pollock. They also work as heavy-duty marbles, and might even calm you if you place a few in your palm and work them like a stress ball. See what you can come up with when the wheels start turning? Ball bearings. Wheels turning. We know you got it. You pick the size that suits your bearing needs.

These shower curtains from Riverbend Designs aren’t exactly meteoric, but they’re definitely scientific and spacey! Made of quick-drying polyester, with (10) included hooks, these standard-size curtains, 71” x 71”, feature sharp, high-resolution designs of some of the universe’s coolest science and space images. All are machine- or hand-washable. You pick: the Atom with a dark blue background, orange nucleus and lighter blue orbiting electrons; the Nebula in shimmery purple and silver; the scattered periodic elements; Saturn in many soothing shades of blue with subtle white highlights; the sytlized Periodic Table of Elements on a hazy green background or the World Map, with adorable cartoon renditions of reigonal fauna and flora. Find yourself not needing a shower curtain, each would make a great wall tapestry!

Meet KC3, a one-of-a-kind, build-it-yourself Keypad Coding Robot. Like you, KC3 is unplugged! No need for a computer or app! Practically human! But seriously, bot builders, this adorbs 6” high x 7” long mission-based coding buddy is designed to inspire the budding coder, with beginner-friendly building and coding methods. Can be built and re-built into (3) roles: Shooter, Doodler and Sweeper. Elenco® made the KC3, so you know it’s a winner. You supply (4) “AAA” batteries, but that’s the least you can do, considering all that the KC3 is going to do for you. Ages 8+.

Just because you manage your life on a handheld screen doesn’t mean you can’t go old school and jot down some notes on paper. This Mead® Five Star® line mini (2)-subject (100)-sheet college-ruled notebook is a joy in which to jot. Measures a compact 9-1/2” x 6" for shopping trips, vacations and Saturday morning trips to the coffee shop when you sit and wait for inspiration to arrive. Has a blue water-resistant cover and moveable pocket dividers that expand, and a spiral guard to prevent those spiral injuries we’ve been hearing so much about lately. Also has a nice pen loop.

This strontium ferrite sheet is stronger than your average fridge magnet, and considerably bigger. Measures 7-3/8" sq x over 1/16" thick, with (2) adjacent corners trimmed off. Rubberized finish, black on one side, writable white on the other. Can be easily cut with a scissors.

You know what really cool accents sound like and now you'll know what they look like too! This accent light throws an orange-reddish round "fireball" onto your surface that appears as a round...you guessed it, sunset. Ours is called Sunset Red 1 and just plug it into a USB port and point the light giving you a golden hour glow. Lens on the front is 2-1/4" dia., total height on the included adjustable stand and locking ball-joint goes from about 9" to 15-1/2" tall and has a stable 4-1/2" dia. base and the 57" attached USB power cord has a push-button on/off switch. Now go fake an eclipse or your next vacation. 

From X-Acto®, the folks who make the precision arts & craft knives, the "Bulldog" is an old-school crank pencil sharpener with a translucent blue, bright magenta, green or red case so you can keep tabs on your shavings and watch the menacing teeth grind away. Unit is roughly 5" tall x 4" wide (including crank handle) x 3” deep. The square rubber pad on the bottom provides suction when the side lever is pulled. Works best on a flat surface, but you knew that.

A handy space-saver, this 6-outlet tap expands a double outlet (with grounded plugs) to take (6) grounded plugs. In off-white plastic, it measures 4-3/4" x 3-1/8" x 1-1/4" thick, with the outlets on the long sides. The plugs run in the same direction, along the long axis. Can also be flush-mounted if you remove the existing wall plate, since it will take a long screw (not included) through to the outlet threads. Rated for a maximum of 15A. Great for behind furniture, TVs, etc. UL.

You can store a plethora and a half of things in this staggeringly cute set of a dozen screw-top clear plastic canisters, 1-1/4" dia x 3/4" deep, that fit perfectly inside this 6-3/8" x 4-3/8" x 1" deep clear plastic lidded box. How they got those circles in a rectangle is a Euclidean mystery.

Actually, it's a high-speed phone/device charger for the accessory plug in any car—we just said Dodge Charger for a joke, which people expect. This 2.1A rapid charger fits in a cigarette lighter plug, and has a built-in USB port. Comes with a retractable, 3-foot cord attachment with a USB plug at one and a micro-USB at the other. You pick the purple, green, orange or blue pair to match your car, hair or eyes.

These little swivel-plate casters look like they should be on the bottom of one of those spinner carry-on suitcases. In flat black, they have (2) 1-1/8" dia x 3/8" plastic wheels (approx 1-1/4" thick) on a 1/4" stem and a 1-1/8” square steel plate with 3/16" mounting holes at the corners. Make a rolling file, or your own  spinner luggage.

Jumbo blacklight measures 10-1/2" long x 2-1/2" x 1-3/4" and holds an 8" UV fluorescent tube plus a white LED flashlight on one end. Adjustable strap extends to 22" or lays flat. Takes (3) D-cell batteries. A must-have for security or crime scenes, but don't shine it on the furnishings in your hotel room if you don't want to be disappointed.

Nothing personal, electricians, but these bright (60 lumens) COB LEDs are cute, wireless and mount via a magnetic back or the included double-sided foam tape. Twist-on, twist-off. Perfect accent lighting for under counters or bookshelves, but handy anywhere. Measure 1-1/8” dia x 1/2” thick, and swivel right or left inside the detachable mounts. Powered by a pair of button-cell batteries, included. Our each is (6) lights.

Teensy tiny brushes for cleaning teensy tiny tubes, airbrushes, spray guns, tattoo equipment, nozzles, etc. Think miniature bottle brushes. You get a set of (5) brushes: 1/32", 1/16", 3/32", 1/8" and 3/16" dia. All have nylon bristles, are 4" long, and are on a slip ring so you won't lose them.

But genuine faux fur, not your ersatz faux fur. This acrylic pillbox hat is just like the ones Audrey Hepburn wore, but really fuzzy. In a shiny minkish black, it's labeled one-size-fits-all, but it's on the small side, although slightly stretchy. Pat's noggin is a 7-3/8 and it was a tight fit. Also made him look like a Russian spy, but he kinda does anyway. It's our bargain entry point for Yekaterinburgian chic.

That's Nyoh-kee to you if you didn't have an Italian nonna. If you did, she probably got her grooves on with a fork. Unless she was a stylish, latter-day nonna, in which case she made her little grooved potato dumplings with something like this board, made of beech wood with a grooved surface 4-3/4” long x 2-3/8" wide on a 3-1/4” long handle. Faster than a speeding grandmother with a floured fork.

Budding lapidarians will lap up this rock polishing kit which is so complete it even contains some rocks. The polishing tumbler has a (3 lb. /1 qt.) fifteen sided rubber barrel and is driven by a 115 VAC motor. Overall dimensions are 6" x 6" x 7-1/2" high. In addition to the tumbler, the kit includes an assortment of jewelry findings, a #300 4-Step Grit Pack and a detailed manual giving you easy to follow instructions. But don't think of it only as useful for jewelry making. As a hobby, our Uncle George for many years collected and polished a wide variety of rocks which he found interesting and made beautiful in and of themselves. The #300 4-Step Grit Pack is available separately, for when your grit has run low, and includes 4oz. coarse, 4oz fine, 2oz. prepolish and 2oz polish grits, and we also have spare retaining rings available for the barrel.

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Give kids a break from their screens with The Book of Ingeniously Daring Chemistry, a (241)-page hardcover edition with (24) experiments for young scientists. They’ll learn how to create hot ice, make a fossil or crystal, and conduct electricity with a pencil, among other things. Many of the greatest hits of chemistry are included—you know, hydrogen, helium, boron, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen—and there’s an illustration on just about every page. Author Sean Connolly is popular among the science kids and gives clear explanations along with the experiments so real learning can occur.

Everything from Tolsen Tools is solid, and that includes this 8" long end cutting pincer tool with 1-3/16" jaws. It’s made of chrome vanadium steel, and you should get one for that reason alone. Not to mention the soft and grippy rubber-coated handles. Damn, we love quality tools.

Even though this bright orange fabric tote would be right at home in a construction zone, save it for shopping, picnicking and tailgating at Syracuse, Clemson, Florida, Oklahoma State, Boise State and Oregon State games (and yes, we know there are more). Measures 15-1/2” x 14-1/2” with a 3” gusset, and zippered pockets inside and out. Has a snap closure on main compartment and a carry handle. Fabric is soft and lightweight, with an almost rubbery feel, and it’s lined on the inside. Pat ran it under the sink and water beaded up on the surface without being absorbed. Just sayin’. Go Orange, Tigers, Gators, Cowboys, Broncos, Beavers, etc.

Joseph Cornell would have loved this one. Remember him? The assemblage artist who put boxes on the art map? Look him up. And then imagine the possibilities for this his handsomely rugged, hinged-top 7” x 7-3/4” x 1 3/4” wooden box from the U.S. Army. Painted olive drab on the outside with brass hardware, it used to be a GI artillery gunner’s quadrant instrument box. Has interior wooden bracing, perfect for a Cornell-style piece, and the words “CHEST, PACKING FOR GUNNER’S QUADRANT” stenciled in white on the hinged lid. If you’re not into making art, use it for anything you’d use a wooden box for (duh), or just as a cool, authentic display item. Made in the USA, natural

This isn’t a pub that sells only watered-down beer, but you already knew that. Gotta start the description somehow. Our 12” long, 1” dia Touch Light Bar from Kikkerland® is great for under-cabinet lighting, but also works nicely on mirrors (with its suction-cup mount) to help with make-up sessions, tweezering and all that stuff. Go ahead and put it anywhere, actually, since it has no wires and runs on (3) “AAA” batteries, which you supply. But hey, we’ve taken you this far. Almost done. To turn the light on or off, tap one end. Keep your finger there to adjust the brightness. Bright is pretty bright, like the people who invented light beer.

Wanna stir up a little trouble? We've got just the tool. Our solid glass stirring rod is 8" long x 3/16" dia. Flat ends. Perfect for mixing a scientific formula, a perfect martini or a jar of tempera paint.

Not if you store them in this double produce basket with wide-open bottoms to let air circulate and prevent mushy fruit. In bright chrome, it measures 14-3/4" x 14-1/4" x 11" tall with a 10” x 9” top basket and an 11” x 11” bottom. Both baskets swing, like banana hammocks, and we know how much bananas like to swing. Kiwis and green peppers, too. Half the retail price, and no need to thank us. A tiny bit of assembly required.

Let's cut to the chase here -- buy these the first time you read this, or they're going to be gone! There aren't that many of these flexible chopping mats, and the versatile 15" x 12" x 0.024" thick mats are not only ideal for small kitchens where every inch counts, they're great for any kitchen, and for cookouts, camping and picnics. Our each is a set of (2) of the translucent Euro-look mats that protect countertops from sharp knives and fresh-from-the-oven cookies, and protect food from outdoor surfaces. They can be lifted and slightly folded to funnel chopped food neatly into a pot. They're dishwasher safe, and roll up for portage or storage.

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