No, not a mob problem solver, but a crafty type who doesn’t wait for someone to create the perfect pin-on button. Our Design-a-Button kit comes with (12) 2-1/2” dia buttons. You pop off the back, insert a round card with your message or photo cut to size, snap the back on, and Bob’s your uncle, unless you don’t have an uncle Bob, in which case you’re all set. It’s just an expression. Note to self: Make a “Bob’s Your Uncle” button! For ages 6+.

Well, not giving it to you, but selling it super-cheap. From Velleman® Security/CCTV, this flashing green security light is approx 4” dia at its widest x 3” tall. Comes without a plug but with 15” leads ready to be hardwired into a 12VDC source, as in a standard automobile. The (15) white LEDs inside the green cover will flash, but if green's not your color, the plastic dome unscrews so you can easily repurpose it for your own DIY use.

Hold the buggy, hold the baby. These mega-useful, self-sticking, clear, hard-rubber bumpers are used to tamp cabinet doors, prevent tchotchkes from moving or marking surfaces, and tons of other things. You’ll get (16) at 3/8” dia and (9) at 1/2” dia.

Call it a lesser desk ruler at just 8" long, but it's really a three-fer addition to your home office desk, which you're probably spending a lot of time at these days. Above the ruler part are (4) 1" x 1" picture frames to hold pix of the kids at the desks across the room, and a 1-1/2" x 1" digital clock to time your Zoom sessions. Wedge-shaped for easy viewing. We'll pick one in blue or silver, because you have enough to think about these days. All things considered, we'd say don't stay home without it.

Two guys from our warehouse and a truck? Sorry, our guys aren't all that hefty, but we can lend you a hand with this Hefty Haulers Furniture Moving Kit. Moves up to 2,600 pounds (which is about 2,400 pounds more than any two guys in our warehouse can lift anyway), and lets you wheel stuff around on (4) handy little trolleys. Slide the lever under the corner of the fridge, washer, sofa, file cabinet or any other weighty item, lift it off the floor, slide a trolley under it, repeat on the other three corners, and roll the item along. Trolleys rotate 360 degrees and have swivel wheels. Kit includes a lever, cradle and (4) trolleys, plus (4) risers and (4) mini-risers for items with longer legs. Works on wood, tile and floors with short-pile carpeting. Truck not included.

And it’ll never smell like leftover pork lo mein again. The fridge, that is. We love this 4” tall penguin in the traditional black and white outfit just for the way it looks. But pull off the black silicone top, and fill the hard plastic bottom with baking soda, and the little bugger will deodorize your ice box for no additional charge.

We suggest you take this one. Made as a promotional device, it never got its promo logo and the light only shines for about 30 seconds, we think to highlight the absent logo. But it kept its ability to make your tablet stand up and be seen. The stand measures approx 5" long, and the light measures about 1.5" x 1". Comes with a 3.5" stylus nestled inside to give your finger a break, and a gray velvet pouch to store it in. Runs on (3) AG-13 button cell batteries, included, and you're welcome.

Rubber ducks are for toddlers' bath time and inner tubes are for amateurs. Real river runners jump on the back of a bald eagle and ride the waves in patriotic style. The bird's determined gaze will help tame the rapids, and the colorful American flag wings will make it easier for the rescue team to find you. On second thought, maybe just use it in your pool. It wouldn't make you any less patriotic. Measures 50" long x 40" wide (which is actually bigger than a real bald eagle) x 32" tall at the bald spot. Paddle not included.

Bugged by no-see-ums? Turn on this rechargeable flashlight and see 'um--along with skeeters and other annoyances--then start waving the built-in bug zapper at your entomological nemeses. The COB LED shines at 1000 lumens with spot, flood or strobe modes, and the 2200 mAH battery charges via a micro USB. Weatherproof in aluminum alloy, it measures 8-1/2" long x 1-1/2" dia, and lasts up to (6) hours on a single charge. And guess what, a great flashlight like this works just as well in the basement or garage in the winter. Let there be light, even when there are no bugs to zap.

It’s a two-part five-fer for the BBQ cook or the traveling chef. Measures 10-1/2” long closed, and it opens to 15-1/2”, in heavy-duty steel construction. Snap the pieces apart and one side is a fold-out spatula, the other a fold-out silicone basting brush and long meat fork. Plus, there’s a bottle opener and a corkscrew attached, so you’ll never forget where you put them. One gadget—many large, useful utensils.

If you want to make an omelette, you have to break some eggs. But now you can automate the tedious process. Just stick the egg between the little rings, squeeze the handle, and the Clever Cracker breaks it and drops it into the detachable egg separator. But wait—that’s not all! The package also includes the battery-operated Clever Scrambler. Put the egg in the little bowl on the Scrambler, push it down so the tiny scrambling wand is inside the egg, push the button, and the egg is scrambled from the inside, without your ever having to witness the ignominious deed. You add is a pair of “AA” batteries.

It’s an educational air and water show! The Blow & Blast Bonanza™ from Scientific Explorer® teaches kids ages 12+ about air pressure, air density and buoyancy. They can mix chemicals that will inflate a balloon, make a lung-powered marshmallow shooter and a hover train, and test Archimedes’ principle of buoyancy. Kit includes baking soda, citric acid, (12) PVC pipes, (6) pom poms, (4) paper clips, (3) brass nuts, (2) balloons, (2) pipettes, (2) soda bottles & caps, a clear canister, a measuring spoon and an instruction booklet with (5) activities. Adult supervision is required but come on, you know it’s going to be fun for you, too.

Time was, they told us the age of reason it was 7, but kids are smarter now. (It’s probably the chewable vitamins.) Now you can start their science education at 5, with this Stepping into Science kit. Includes (29) experiments about plants and weather, basic physics, air and water, and beginners chemistry. Includes a 48-page manual and (58) items that you augment with simple household supplies. Made in Germany for Thames & Kosmos for ages 5+.

The Walker Banner from Healthsmart is made to wrap around the front of a walker or rollator, and has a pair of 4” x 6” transparent pockets on the front to display family pictures or anything else you treasure. (We’re thinking Cubs ticket stubs here at the home office.) The back has a similar, but solid pocket for personal items. Attaches with hook-and-loop fabric, and we’ll pick one with either a “Family” or “Aged to Perfection” motif.

This buckish knife from Alpha Outpost is a heavy-duty—and weighty—single-blade pocket knife. Hang it at your side, but you might want to use the built-in belt clip so it doesn’t drag down your jeans. This is a solid piece, understand? Measure 8” long open, 4-3/4” closed with a 3-3/4” locking blade that’s 1” across at its widest. Handle is a wood-and-metal combination, and it’s got a hole to hang keys from.

It's not Swedish and not from Santa Barbara, but your beer won't care. Neither will your egg salad sandwiches, because the Santa Barbara cooler bag from Sweda will keep them all as cool as you'll feel carrying it to your picnic, tailgate, cookout, campsite or boating trip. Heat-sealed, insulated and padded, this khaki bag measures 15" wide x 18-1/2" tall with a front pocket and big handy handles. Exterior is water-repellent with a vegan leather bottom, which is more than you can say for yours.

Kids today don't know the value of a dollar, and we think you should use these long days together to teach them an unforgettable lesson in money management and save valuable space at the same time. Call it gambling in place. This tabletop Mini-Pool table measures 15" x 1-1/4" x 9-1/4" in durable plastic with a genuine faux felt-like finish and includes (2) cues, (1) rack, (1) cue ball, and (10) assorted colored balls. They'll thank you someday when they’re old enough to hustle people at nine-ball. Surplus Alert! Ignore the box. The balls are all assorted solid colors and there is no bridge. Isn't surplus wonderful.

Wouldn't you rather hear that than "Is that a cell phone in your pocket...?" Yes, you would, and you will if you strap on this olive green w/ woodland camo highlights phone holster. Made to strap (we like saying that) to your leg above your knee, like Wyatt Earp's Colt (or any number of the army surplus gas masks we sell), but you can also attach it to your arm or some other handy body part because the two straps extend from 15" to 27" and 10" to 13". The weather resistant holster is 7" x 6" with a 5" zipper, and the phone is operable in situ, as it were, through the transparent protective covering. Manufacturer calls it a "Hunter's Phone Holster," but don't let that stop you from wearing it around the neighborhood. Also adaptable, we think, to small dogs.

Tom Hanks had Wilson, his volleyball companion, but he'd have been much better off, and rescued much sooner, if he'd had this Marooned dry bag kit from Alpha Outpost. Measures 24" x 13" in neon orange with reflective silver strips. Includes a waterproof flashlight that requires (4) "AA" batteries; intermittent red/white strobe light that will need (2) "AA" batteries; a float-able key chain; whistle; signal mirror; and maroonee info card. Don't get in a boat without it. (Also includes a Marooned patch, but we'd wait to sew that on until after you're back home.) "Wilson!"

Whatever “it” is—that’s your business. But there's always something, isn't there? This 9” clamp, in black and orange heavy-duty plastic, opens to approx 4”. Has soft pads that automatically adjust to whatever’s being clamped. The clampee? Curved inner jaws are serrated for getting a grip, which is something we all need to do at times. Having a few reliable clamps like these around the house, garage or workshop is a good start.

This 34-piece set of chrome vanadium bits includes 1/4" hex bits with (8) security Torx from T8 to T40; (3) Pozi from PZ1 to PZ3; (2) Phillips at PH1 & PH2; (6) security Hex from H2 to H6; (4) Tri-wing from Y1 to Y4; (4) spanner head from U4 to U10; (3) Torq from S6 to S10; and a 6mm slotted bit. All are 3” long. Includes (2) mag-demag blocks, and a storage case.

OK, long-nose pliers, but these have a really long, 3” nose and are 8” long overall. Nose has a 1/2” side cutter at the jaw, then 1/2” of serrated gripper and a lighter serration at the tip. In chrome vanadium with rubber grips and braces/hilts on both sides.

A full 7” long, these diagonal side cutters have braces/hilts on both sides for added leverage and finger protection. In chrome vanadium with fat rubber grip handles.

…when you crank up this 13-1/4" tall, hand-cranked Wimshurst generator. They were the toast of the 19th Century, and remained the hottest thing around, electrostatically speaking, until Bobby Van de Graaf came along. This one works like a top, zapping sparks to a fare-thee-well with very little cranking. It's mighty pretty too, in acrylic, white and silver, and will dress up a dull physics or electronics lab.

Nothing makes you look better than a little soft, glowing ambient light, and we all need to look a tad more marvelous. Luckily, we have three ways. You pick: the 5-3/4” tall tubby rocket ship that emits a creamy yellow glow; the 5-1/2” tall pink flamingo that’s as flattering as a John Waters movie; or our 6-3/8” tall translucent white cactus that will morph through undulating red, green, and blue hues with pink, purple and yellow tones in between. All run on a trio of AG-13 button-cell batteries thoughtfully included.

Well, if you had a crystal ball, you'd be able to see that there's a crystal ball in your future, and you'd know not to pass up this very, very nice glass gazing ball. It's 4-1/4" dia (and heavy) and comes with a footed dark-wood stand that spins smoothly. The stand is just over 3" dia. Together, the ball and stand are 6-1/4" tall. Comes in a presentation and storage box. The perfect accessory for your next fortune-telling gig.

If Madame Curie had owned this, she'd be alive today. (She'd be more than 140 years old, of course, but still….) Our Radex RD1503 digital radiation meter evaluates the ambient level of gamma radiation, and can detect objects polluted by beta active radioactive nuclides. It uses a Geiger counter to detect the amount of gamma radiation within 40 seconds. It indicates the ambient dose equivalent in µSv/hr (0.05 to 9.99) and the µRem/hr exposure dose rate on a scale of 0.1 to1.25. The values are displayed on a 1-3/4" x 1-1/8" LCD screen. The presence of each particle is indicated by a clicking sound, for quick identification of affected areas, and it has an audio alarm with 3 adjustable ranges. The unit measures 4" x 2-1/4" x 1" and comes with a detailed manual and technical certificate. Requires (2) "AAA" batteries. Made in Russia. CE.

Rattlebacks are plastic semi-elliptical shapes, 3-7/8" long, that illustrate Newton's laws of motion, while mystifying kids. Set them down (the rattlebacks, not the kids) and their offset center of gravity makes them spin. Spin them in one direction and they stop and reverse themselves. You get a package of (10) in blue, along with a lesson plan and suggested activities.

Beautiful refrigerator magnets, all set to be imbedded in your child's best ever creation for refrigerator work. Six file card holding power, 3/4" dia x 3/16" thick ceramic with beveled edges to minimize chipping. They don't come much better than that!!

OMG, these elastic/bead Pet Palz with toy animal heads that can be extended to make bracelets that are so cute!!! If your kids don’t want to wear them on their wrists they can leave them as figures and organize them on their dressers or night stands, or in their secret hideaways. Measure about 3-1/2" long out of the box, extending to a little under 7". Styles include (2) different kitties (duh), a reindeer, an elephant and (2) different unicorns (double-duh). We’ll send you (2) different figures. Ages 4+.

Low-profile reading glasses (AKA readers) with small 1-3/4" x 3/4" lenses. The frames are all the same delicate style and come in assorted colors to match the slim, plastic carrying case with the pocket clip. The plastic lenses are 1X, 1.25X, 1.5X, 1.75X, 2X, 2.5X, 3X. Our package of (3) pairs will be in assorted magnifications & colors (our choice). Note the incredible price -- these sell for up to $12.95 EACH at your local pharmacy!

Cute and useful, like a puppy that’s learned a trade, this small 8X20 spy monocular has coated glass lenses, double prisms, and an adjustable focus. Measures just 3-1/4” long with a 6” wrist strap, and has a 282-foot field of vision at 1K yards.

This wacky, green-ish 20" long glow-in-the-dark rubber chicken is permanently in the missile position with an open mouth, as if he or she is rocketing through space and loving it. The body is somewhere in the neighborhood of chartreuse, and the feet, beak, eyes, wattle and comb are forest green. Yes, you read that right: glow-in-the-dark.

Let them build like their grandfather built. This colorful Steel Works Ferris Wheel construction kit from Schylling has over (950) pieces, plus tools to assemble a 14” tall model. We’re talking about hours of fun and brain challenges here! Includes a music box mechanism that plays “The Entrance of the Gladiators,” aka “Thunder and Blazes”. Kids who are really inventive can take it apart and use the pieces to assemble a creation of their own. The possibilities are just about endless. For ages 8+.

Life, and needle-threading, is hard enough, so this little tailor's friend has a 3/32" loop with a white LED below it so you can see what you’re doing. Includes a pair of button-cell batteries and the threader has a cover plus a little hook so you can string it on something and find it in your sewing box.

The CamJam XT is a clever cast-aluminum rope-tightening tool and carabiner. Has a 7/8” ID carabiner hook at one end, and a 1-1/4” toothed ratchet at the other. Made to take braided rope between 1/8” and 3/8”. Has a working load limit of 500 lbs, and a break strength of 1500 lbs. Measures 4” x 1-3/4’ x 7/8”. Marked “not for climbing.”

From Nite Ize®, these extra-light NextGlo™ Visibility Markers and ID Tags have S-biners (double-headed carabiners) to hold your keys and clip them to something (like a pack or belt loop) while you’re on the go. No more fussing with split rings; these quick-change clips save your fingernails and your time.The NextGlo material charges in minutes under any light and lasts for hours so you can find your tent zipper, backpack or last piece of pizza at night.  You pick: the set of (2) ellipsoidal ID tags that you can write on, 1-1/4" x 5/8" with one orange, one yellow; or the single larger 2-1/4" x 5/8" glower in an extruded X shape, our choice of orange or yellow.

Forget that the 6-3/4" long body is festooned with Latin phrases and old maps. The stones/beads/glass inside the tube would make designing windows in cathedrals a snap. And hey, that's good work if you can get it. A nice gift for Rosetta window fans, and a must for that special bishop in your life.

Bring back the '70s for nine bucks. Screw this red-green-blue LED prismatic, rotating bulb into any standard medium-base light socket and your room turns into disco heaven. Bulb will stand about 5" above or below the socket. Draws approx 6W. CJ recommends any Donna Summer album for use with it. Please note that the remote depicted on the packaging is not included.

This Velleman® microprocessor-controlled advanced battery charger works with up to (15) NiCd or NiMH cells, up to to (6) Lithium-ion, -iron, or -phosphate cells, or lead batteries up to 20V. It can balance, charge or discharge rechargeable batteries. You’ll need an 11-18VDC 5A power supply (think: car battery for field use). Outputs via banana plugs and multi-pin connectors. Comes with (6) assorted sets of leads to mate with a variety of battery packs. Also has input voltage protection to protect your power source. Input power supply not included but you can find the perfect one--just click here.