We just accompanied a coworker to Express where she tried on their PVC leggings. The verdict: Too hot. PVC does not exactly breathe. So if you're freezing this winter, maybe check those out, along with some fleece sheets. Not flannel; fleece. They're a lot more affordable than flannel sheets, and probably a lot warmer too. And if our fleece hoodies are any indication, you probably don't need to put them in the... more

Top 4 reasons not to buy a real tree (and go with a fabulous artificial tree instead):
1. The cost. $100 for something that will end up on the street in a couple weeks? In this economy?
2. The hassle of getting the thing through the front door and into that tree stand. The Christmas spirit should not involve so much swearing.
3. The mess. Your vacuum cleaner hates you. So does your... more

George Foreman is back, this time with a lean, mean, deep frying machine. Just like your washing machine, the George Foreman deep fryer has a spin cycle. Once your wings are cooked, the basket spins, shaking off some of the extra greasy goodness, so you don't have to feel so guilty about eating deep fried food. Other features include a viewing window (so you don't have to open the machine to check on your... more

The New Yorker recently profiled Bob Kramer, a former chef and a Master Bladesmith (there are only 122 people with that title in the US). To say this guy knows how to make knives is a gross understatement. Famous chefs like Thomas Keller of French Laundry rave about Kramer's knives, which used to cost small fortunes and be very hard to get, because Kramer made each one by hand. But! Kramer has finally designed a... more

How do you get a Star Wars nerd to eat breakfast? Give him a loaf of bread and this Darth Vader toaster. It won't be available until January, but you can preorder it now. There's not much to say about it except that it burns an image of Darth Vader onto every slice, doesn't require "Force" power to operate, and costs twice as much as a toaster should cost. But Mr. Lucas has bills... more