Possibly the most stylin’ tape measure we’ve ever had. The plastic case is approx 3” x 3”, and comes in assorted bright colors like red, green and yellow, but we won’t make you choose. We got it—we’re good at this type of thing. Inside is a rolled up 16-foot classic yellow metal tape with an end grab. Has a locking button on the side, a locking switch on top, a wrist strap and a belt clip. Go ahead, show up at a club or art gallery with a tape measure on your wrist. You always did want to start a trend

Nice rare-earth neodymium disk magnet, 1" dia, about the same as a quarter but over twice as thick at 4mm. Rare-earth magnets are permanent and powerful, and this one has approx 7 lbs pull, and always will. Comes with a galvanized metal keeper approx 2" dia so you don't lose it.

Nobody would dare vote you off the island if you have this stainless steel survival tool. Smaller than a credit card at 2-3/4" x 1-3/4", it has (11) functions: can opener, knife edge, flathead screwdriver, small ruler, bottle opener, 4-position wrench, saw blade, 2-position wrench and a couple more. Slip it into your wallet or hang it on your keychain, then go get lost.

But how big? Our handy stainless steel ruler with built-in drill gauge measures 6” in 0.1” increments and 15cm in 1mm increments, plus it has a set of (13) drill gauges from 1/16” to 1/4” in 1/64” increments.

Crafts and repairs are made much easier with an applicator bottle. This translucent 20ml/.68-oz plastic bottle with a screw-cap that has a 1-1/2" long x 1/32" dia dispenser needle with a protective cap.

They might as well learn something while they're trying to outlast you on eating those lima beans. Set the table with educational placemats and they'll be at least a touch smarter after dinner, even if their vegetable intake is low. These laminated, 12" x 17-3/8" mats have full-color fronts, black-and-white backs. Choose the United States Map, Stars & Constellations, the Periodic Table of Elements or The Metric System.

These super handy little tweezer-style battery testers are made for checking button-cell and 3V lithium coin-cell batteries, but they've got a wide enough spread for everything from "AAA"s to D-cells (but not 9-volts!). Red and black arms designate the +/- sides, and an LED at the base lights up if the battery is good.

Great little 12VDC oil-less diaphragm style air pump. For you techies out there it draws 40-300mA, 2.0 Litres/min, 350mm Hg max pressure. These are takeouts and in great condition but the leads on yours may vary in length or even be clipped off (Just solder to the connection points like the leads were.) Outlet port is 5/32". Overall size 2-3/4" x 1-1/16".

This (75)-page, shiny blue notebook has a matching blue-ribbon bookmark. Measures 8-1/4” x 5-1/2” x 1/2” thick with white pages lined on both sides. Also has a translucent business card holder on the front that wraps around to the back. It’d be a snap to tear it off if you didn't need or want it.

Ferrite ceramic magnets can be quite powerful and have excellent resistance to demagnetization. These rectangular ones are no exception. Add the power of surplus and we'll give you a bunch of these mighty-mites at an uber-bargain price. Measures 1-7/8" x 7/8" x 3/8" thick with a 3-lb pull. Perfect for mounting even big pix on the fridge.

And you can’t lose. Really. Five bucks buys you (4) good quality artists’ paint brushes, 5” to 12” in length, from an extremely assorted collection. You’ll get sable, nylon, ox hair or camel hair, long or short, very fine to very wide, round to flat, in sizes from very fine to very wide, all from Duro Art Industries in Chicago. Gives you something to look forward to.

We’ve got pouches and you’ve got stuff that needs pouching. Everybody does. Ours are padded nylon, with a locking drawstring closure at the top. Measure 8” tall by 6” wide. All have a textured band of silver running across the bottom, but you pick your color: green, blue or red. You’ll get (3) of the same

Super simple keychain Carabiners in pairs. Little guys, 2” long x 1-1/8” that open to 7/16” max. In silver, with one flattened side, or in anodized red or green aluminum. You’ll get at least two colors in your 3-pack, for a total of 6-Carabiners

These are all 21” square cotton/poly blend factory-second bandanas. A few are unhemmed on one side, but generally we can’t see why many of them were seconded. Most are traditional paisley designs in assorted colors, but others are novelty versions in USA and Texas flag looks, camo, smiley faces, dog paw prints, solid colors and others. It’ll be a nice change not to know exactly what you’re getting, won’t it? Buy ’em at the bulk price and resell them. Start your side hustle now!

Genuine, original, accept-no-substitutes brand-name Sharpie®s for when you really mean it and want a permanent marker. You pick the fine point red or blue, or the blue with a 3/16” bullet tip.

Turn you pictures into greeting cards with these Share Your Memories kits. Each package has (3) 8-3/8” x 4-1/2” photo sleeves for 4” x 6” pix with a self-adhesive backing behind a laminate with a clear window. Also includes (6) 3/4” square self-adhesive magnets and (3) envelopes. You pick the generic greeting card or the birthday theme version. You’ll get (2) packages of the same, for a grand total of (6) sleeves, (12) magnets and (6) envelopes.