Vat19.com: Gifts That May Look Silly, But Are Functional-And Fun.

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As most people know, I collect frogs. I never intended to start the collection-it happened back in 1999 when I moved into an apartment and for some reason, the conclusion of myself and my friends-frogs were the answer for the decorating needs in the bathroom. I don’t have a huge collection, maybe 30 some odd frogs, both stuffed, ceramic and well, a shower curtain and tattoo. Not too obsessive. Ok, the tattoo may be a little eccentric, but, hey, it could have been worse.

The review I am providing on several products has nothing to do with free items, or the fact I was even asked to do a review: this is how I repay an advertiser I have written about in the past, who has contributed comments, not to get a backlink, but has participated with relevant input and not tried to spam my blog. This is what is expected of any person commenting on a blog. Participate, be relevant with your comments and you’re fine.

I know the products may seem quirky to some, but Vat19.com is about fun, but functional products. Take the frog bottle opener, for instance. I don’t drink anything which would require a normal bottle opener, however, this little gadget, ok frog, is functional. Ever have a heck of a time opening a 20-liter bottle of soda? Look at the hind legs-the ridges grab on to the lid and twist it right off-and yes it does work. I have it hanging on my fridge from a magnet, (it would be great if this was a magnet too). See, it’s all about functionality and cuteness.

Ah, yes. The frog tape dispenser. But look at it-cute, functional and the tape rolls off the frog’s tongue. I have it setting proudly on my desk, although at the moment I’ve yet to have a need for tape. I don’t care. It’s a frog, it’s me and it’s a conversation piece. Need I say more?

Last, but not least, my favorite item. I thought the tape dispenser would be my favorite, until I found another use for the frog potholder. Made from silicone, the potholder can withstand heat up to 446F and is dishwasher save. Slide your hand into the back of the head and the mouth opens, like a puppet. Inside the mouth are grips, so nothing will slide out of your hand. Two things I should mention about the product. When my mom tried it on, she loved it. She’s left handed and has always had to use a right-handed oven-mitt. We’ve never found a mitt for left handed people, but with the frog mitt, it felt comfortable since it will fit either hand. The one thing I didn’t expect to use the mitt for-of all things, gripping a jar of Ragu. I was making pasta the other evening and for the life of me I could not open the jar. I did the usual, run hot water over the lid, bang on the lid with a knife, almost tossed it across the room, until I remembered the frog oven mitt. The grips on the inside of the mouth, combined with the silicone, opened the jar with ease-mark this down as one more use for my little froggie mitt.

I enjoyed trying out all 3 products and really appreciated the chance to do so. Vat19.com has something for everyone, from office gear to items for the car. If you have someone in your life who has everything and you need a gift-this is one site to visit. Sometimes people like to receive a gift that’s a little out of the norm-even a box of frogs.

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