Las week we went for our first long road trip since we have been on Sicily. We went to the fantastic town of Syracuse stayed over night and then went to the baroque gem Noto. We only have been gone out of Palermo for 36 hours but the amount of things we saw ( and ate ) was incredible. And while exploring Syracuse we noticed these crafted chocolate tools in a window display and thought we have to share this with you. YUMM!

More info: Sicily Blog

- Bacon Chocolate

This game just doesn’t get old. You get pattern on a ball and you have to clone it. Use different colors and tools to produce an identical looking ball. Messed up? No problem, just drag the ball into the recycling bin and start over. Ach, this is almost as good as Project Runway minus the drama and plus the brain exercise. Just a bummer that there is not a tool to make hairy balls! Ay Caramba and y’all! So put some cloves on and get your hands all dirty.

Game Link: Factory Balls 4

- Looking for deals here will make you feel dirty

What happens when people are not using keys anymore? What? No more keychains anymore? Well with this little awesomeness you can be the handy crafty superhero of your neighborhood.

The Micro-Plus EX 9-in-1 Key Ring Tool is a lightweight, pocket-sized, key-ring tool kit that includes pliers, wire cutter, wire stripper, wire crimper, bottle opener, #1 flat screwdriver, #2 flat screwdriver, #1 Phillips screwdriver and #2 Phillips screwdriver. The ANSI standard screwdrivers snap into position with ease and change tips in seconds. Open the pliers to use the wire cutter, wire stripper or wire crimper. Open the pliers completely to use the bottle opener.

More info: Micro Tool Keychain

- A tool to find things you never knew existed

Yeah, honey! I have been working all day, can’t you see I’m wearing my “working” pants. Now, may I rest and get a beer, I totally deserved it … NOT! Cleverly printed with a photorealistic set of tools, gadgets and a tough leather toolbelt, these soft lounge pants are just the thing for handymen — or as a gag gift for not-so-handymen. I would love to see the hookers lazy pants.

More info: Working Pants for the Lazy Stud

- Tools for only 1 Dollar

Looks retro and chic and does good things.

Squeeze up to 35% more out of your household supplies with this forearm and time-saving device designed to make tubes good to the last drop. Squeezing out the last bit of toothpaste can be an unwelcome, time-consuming endeavor, especially when you’re running late — and having to ditch even milligrams of pricey glue can feel wasteful. But, with the Tube-Wringer®, squeezing that last drop out is a cinch, literally. Just secure the tube between the aluminum rollers and turn the steel handle to compress. It’s simple, sturdy and effective. Ideal for everyday use. Made in the USA.

More info: Tube Wringer

- Bargain Wringer

This is the kitchen spatula of the feature. Hold on for a second, it’s already available to purchase. So it’s the spatula you must have.

Click ’n Cook is a modular spatula system that keeps all your essential utensils in one easy place. The set features a storage block, a sturdy ergonomic handle, and five detachable spatula heads:

- Classic flat spatula
- Long flexible slotted spatula (for cooking fish)
- Extra-wide slotted spatula (for flipping burgers)
- Flexible mixer (for mixing batter)
- Slotted spoon (for stirring pasta)

Just snap the attachment into the handle, cook up a storm and release with a click of a button when you’re done. Organizing your cooking supplies has never been easier!

More info: Click n Cook Spatula

- Funny Auctions

Can’t wait – Christmas in Savannah – no snow, great old houses covered in blinking LEDs (I hope). And making sure that there can be even more Christmas lights installed in a shorter time for more Christmas Time Blinky LED pleasures … please consider this vest.

Designed and used by holiday lighting professionals, this utility vest minimizes trips up and down a ladder when hanging Christmas decorations. A specially designed storage pack on the back stows up to 20 strands of lights that stay out of the way, but remain at the fingertips when needed. Where other tool belts and aprons have yawning pockets that risk spilling their contents, these storage compartments come with zippers–one even has an embedded spring that clamps shut after withdrawing your hand.

Strategically placed exterior pockets provide space for tools, a pen, and a two-way radio, while a lined, water-resistant compartment holds a phone or MP3 player. By enabling faster set up, the vest facilitates the creation of elaborate seasonal displays, as well as their prompt dismantling, preventing scornful backlash from neighbors and homeowner’s associations. Reflective strips increase the wearer’s visibility during nighttime work. Made of weather-resistant, heavy-duty polyester.

More info: The Holiday Decorator’s Toolvest

- How To Make A Giant Christmas Tree

Edward Scissorhands would like these – especially after seeing minute 0:50 in the video below.

Japan is of course a place with a strong culture of calligraphy so it’s no surprises that it has given birth to some fantastic innovations in brushes. The Popcorn Yubi Fude is a "finger brush" in a funky yellow design that has proved a huge hit for its makers, selling 6,000 units in its first month of release alone!

You can slip the brush onto your finger tip and then practice your strokes, be that real calligraphy, decoration or just painting in inks. Even better, you can wear multiple brushes on different fingers at the same time and switch brushes easily with differently sized holders.

 

More info: Popcorn Yubi-fude Finger Brush

- Edward Scissorhands GADGETS

Add additional flavor by rubbing you heels over it and apply shredding to your dish… Hmmmmm!

The little hedgehog is the perfect symbiosis of design, function and feeling – and an attractive addition to any table or kitchen. The ideal accessory for everyone who loves to cook and is devoted to fresh ingredients. Kasimir is comfortable to use and makes great fun of grating.

More info: Animal Cheese Grader

- Bargain Brewer

The rolling cookie cutter won’t cut the cheese unless it’s the sliced kind.

Create perfect cookies in half the time. The new rolling cookie cutter makes it effortless to create 2 3/4" cookie circles in one forward rolling motion. Simply press, roll and lift! Transforms dough into dozens of perfect circles in no time. Design incorporates an improved ergonomic handle and body designed to last years of baking rigors.

More info: Rolling Cookie Cutters

- Mega Huge Schnitzel