I was lucky enough to be chosen to sample a few products from Vat19.com, an online store offering specialized DVDs, fun and useful gadgets. The three products I received, an Ambient Fire Video Fireplace DVD, one vanilla scented gourmet pencil, (which is my favorite because of my freakish obsession with pens and pencils), and a small bag of Insta Snow Fake Snow Powder that I plan on using Thanksgiving Day.

Vat19.com’s site itself is really fun to browse through. They offer a variety of goodies, the types of products I like to describe as, “things I don’t need but feel as if I must have no matter what.” For example, the Flying Alarm Clock-do I need it? Probably not. Do I want it? Think of how much more fun it would be to wake up in the morning after chasing an alarm clock around the room. I also found a frog tape dispenser I really want, although I rarely use tape. Now, one very practical item I found – the Conceal Bookshelf so any of you reading this post I need 3 small and 2 large, I have quite a few frog items I need to put on shelves.

Overall, the products offered are fun and a little offbeat. If you have someone on your shopping list for Christmas and you have no idea what to buy, take a look at some of the products on Vat19.com-I know you’ll find something.