Author: Queen Darlene
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Real Roses Preserved & Dipped in 24kt Gold
Red roses are the traditional symbol for a beautiful way to say “I love you.” My husband and sons know I love red roses. They also know I hate throwing them out after they wilt and die. Deep down I feel like I’m throwing their hard earned money in the trash.
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Buddha Board Enso Infinite Art
It’s rare to come across something that you’ve never seen before or experienced anything like it. The Buddha Board Enso definitely caught my eye! Imagine drawing, painting and writing on a board with a water brush and creating images with a rich, inky Japanese look. As the water slowly evaporates, your art will magically disappear […]
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April Fools’ Day Pranks
April Fools’ Day is so much fun and it doesn’t matter whether you are in on the prank or the recipient of the joke! I remember my very first office prank in the 1970s. I left a message for my boss to call Mr. Lyon. Secretly, the number was to the Oklahoma City Zoo. When […]
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Garage Door Fishing Rod Storage Solution
When I say my husband loves to fish, I mean he LOVES to catch fish. Over the years he has collected many fishing rods but there’s a problem. He has so many that he can no longer store them in the corners of the garage. Sometimes it’s a mess because they get tangled up with […]
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3-D Mirascope Hologram Maker
I’m always looking for a unique, fun gifts for kids and adults to enjoy. It’s like one-stop shopping and if it includes magic or illusion… BAM! I get excited! The 3-D Mirascope Illusion Maker is a 2019 Toy of The Year Award Winner. It creates a holographic image from small objects placed inside, such as […]
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Pillow Talk Celebrates How Couple Met
Where did your love story begin? Have a “pillow talk” that celebrates the start of something special. I was 13 years old when I met my future husband. He was 16 years old and rode a Yamaha 55 motorcycle. (The motors were small back then). He was visiting his cousin and gave all the boys on […]
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Clever & Comfy Men’s Underwear for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is mostly about girlfriends, wives, jewelry, flowers and chocolates. That means the guys are usually left out. How about a package for their package?! Yep! I can’t believe I just said that! I’m talking about men’s underwear, people! And not the boring white cotton briefs either. My husband, Randy, and I were looking […]
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Rockabye Lil’ Biker Motorcycle Rocker
This is not your parent’s rocking horse rocker they grew up riding because today’s rockers are soft and waaay cuter! It’s been 14 years since we’ve had a baby in the house for our family’s Christmas Eve gift exchange. I was looking for a Christmas gift for my great nephew, Rogan, when I found the […]
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Retro Pop-Up Hot Dog Toaster
The Retro Pop-Up Hot Dog Toaster is a unique and unexpected gift for anyone who loves hot dogs! My all time favorite place to eat hot dogs is at a baseball game, but my friend, Linda, loves hot dogs anywhere, anytime. While on a girl’s trip to NYC, we stopped at a street hot dog […]
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Edge Brownie Pan
For as long as I have known my husband, he loves eating the chewy edges of a brownie. One problem, there are only four edges to a regular pan. Guess what? Problem solved! I found a unique pan called the Edge Brownie Pan. Made in the USA, this patented pan adds more chewy edges to […]