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Kicko 3-Inch Air Horn – Small Emergency Horn
Mike O'Connor
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Football Tumbler Beer Glass Set
Mike O'Connor
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Mike O'Connor
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Mike O'Connor
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Athletic Hiking Water Shoes
Kelly
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BBQ Aprons For Men- BBQ Timer Apron
Mike O'Connor
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Mike O'Connor
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RMS 34 Inch Extra Long Reacher Grabber – Foldable Gripper and Reaching Tool with Rotating Jaw. Get it on Amazon now! Extra Long Reacher Grabber Check out this Extra Long Reacher Grabber because it works great with my SlapTagz invention to help improve safety on the job site! Pick up items from the floor, top shelf, outdoor lawn, trash can,
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Plug-in Heated Travel Mug
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I Paused My Game To Be Here – Gamer T-Shirt
Mike O'Connor
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Senior Moments: Ageing Disgracefully
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Senior Moments: Ageing Disgracefully is a wonderful collection of some of the best of two-time “Henries” winner, Tim Whyatt‘s hilarious imagery. Senior Moments: Ageing Disgracefully. A timelessly funny cartoon collection by Whyatt. Check it on Amazon through the SPN affiliate links to help us keep the site going. Senior Moments: Ageing Disgracefully The initial chuckle an elder woman experiences arises
Relaxation Waterfall Fountain
Mike O'Connor
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Shadow Fighter – Can You Be Faster Than Your Shadow Age
Mike O'Connor
The Shadow Fighter Game from Fotorama makes our list of best gifts for kids! I was going to put it in the gifts for athletes guide, because I got a great work out playing with one. However, I realized that I’m really just out of shape so I didn’t want to embarrass myself more. This is a great gift idea for
Murphy Style Dog Bed – Gift For Pet Owners
Mike O'Connor
CHECK IT OUT A Murphy Style Dog Bed has to make the list of best gifts for pet owners! It’s absolutely perfect for people that love their pets as much as they love being able to have a clean looking living area. The ecoFLEX Murphy Style Dog Bed folds down out of a decorative cabinet. The cabinet comes in Espresso
Stinger Whip Emergency Car Tool
Mike O'Connor
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Charmeuse Kimono Robes – Cool Clothes
Mike O'Connor
I love everything about these Charmeuse Kimono Robes because they’re elegant, comfy, and one the top gift ideas for women. These robes are also great for dudes that like to be comfy. You may also want to check out the Japanese heated table so you have another reason to cuddle up. These robes make great Christmas or anniversary gifts too!
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Mike O'Connor
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JAMERICAN NYAMS Cookbook By Ekiti Ross-Walcott
Mike O'Connor
The JAMERICAN NYAMS Cookbook by Ekiti Ross-Walcott made my day when it came in the mail. I met Ekiti on Alignable about 10 minutes after another friend and I were discussing Jamacian food . Ekiti was very friendly while we were chatting, so I had to immediately ask where to get the book when the subject came up. I’m not
Fiber Optic Star Ceiling Kit – Cool Lights
Mike O'Connor
CHECK IT OUT This Fiber Optic Star Ceiling Kit makes our list of great gifts for teens and best lights online lists. These lights set a chill tone so they can work in the man-cave too! Who doesn’t like the idea of a nice dim light once in a while? The
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Mike O'Connor
Previous Next The Star Wars X-Wing Knife Block is a great gift idea for nerdy Star Wars fans and geeky cooking enthusiasts. This Star Wars X-wing knife block isn’t an exact replica so don’t get expectations up too much there. However, it’s an awesome gift idea for nerds from galaxies both near and
100 Cars That Changed the World
George Vincent Willis
Check out the book, 100 Cars That Changed the World: The Designs, Engines, and Technologies That Drive Our Imaginations. This book makes my list of great gifts for men or women that likes cars. SPN is reader supported, some products displayed may earn us a commission. Learn more. 100 Cars That Changed the World: The Designs, Engines, and Technologies That Drive Our
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Damon Pistulka
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Kalamera 15 Inch Wine Cooler Refrigerator
Mike O'Connor
CHECK IT OUT I have been seeing more wine coolers in people’s kitchens lately. It’s probably got something to do with models like Kalamera 15 Inch Wine Cooler Refrigerator being more practical, affordable, stylish, and durable than ever. These things are a great gift idea for a man cave or she-shed. This 15 Inch Wine Cooler was also an easy
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Mike O'Connor
Oakland McCulloch is an inspiring person in a lot of ways to a lot of people. I didn’t know anything about Oakland when I bought his book, “Your Leadership Legacy: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be.” I have learned a lot of things and met a lot of great people by randomly buying books and reading them. I
Tina Oliver Reviews Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier
Tina Oliver
Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier takes the reader on a crazy roller coaster ride filled with sharp turns, big drops, and unforeseen twists. Marin has a perfect life, a great marriage, a beautiful four-year-old son Sebastian whom she adores, an incredibly successful hair salon business, as well as the admiration of her community. Things change for Marin one afternoon while
Zero F’s Given Giftable Novelty Coins
Mike O'Connor
Previous Next Grab some ZFG Inc. Zero F’s Given Giftable Novelty Coins on Amazon for just $24.99. If you’re going to flip a coin to make a decision then you truly Give very few Fs. It’s more than zero F’s given but not much more. Show the people that don’t care that you care about them by buying these ZFG
Sonos One Wireless Speakers – Smart Speakers
Mike O'Connor
Previous Next Learn about the Sonos One Wireless Speakers and discover why they’re work from home essentials. They are also great gift ideas for the home & office. Sonos wireless speakers are popular due to their modular design. They really fill the area with sound. You can also add more wireless speakers for larger venues. Sono Wireless speakers also integrate
ChopFit Chopper Functional Trainer
Mike O'Connor
Watch the videos to see why the ChopFit Chopper Functional Trainer makes our list of best gifts for athletes! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bmK1aYJUTMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laIFVPrG4EQ Take a good look at the ChopFit’s Chopper demo model! He looks like he is one cape and black face paint away from being Batman! You would have to swing this axe-shaped fitness tool a whole bunch to look like
Mattel Classic Football Handheld
Mike O'Connor
Get the Mattel Classic Football Handheld for the gamers in your life. This Mattel Classic Football Handheld is a perfect gift for gamers that like the classics. The Mattel football was originally produced in 1978, this is the re-make version of the classic game! This gaming classic was around before Madden and it even predates Temco Football too. I would
Cosco Shifter – 300lb Capacity Multi-Position Dolly
Mike O'Connor
The Cosco Shifter, a 300lb capacity multi-position dolly for versatile load hauling may not be a great on the list of top gift ideas for Valentine’s day, but it makes the great gifts for women list. It’s also a great gift idea for girlfriends that love the color pink. She will thank you for helping her find a way to
Hip-Fin Hip Flexor Release Tool
Erin Kurasz
Previous Next This Hip-Fin Hip Flexor Release Tool is awesome! They say hips don’t lie, which means my hips were trying to give me a warning! I told Mike that this would be a great addition to the fitness nuts or gifts for women gift guides. I may have to tell him to include in the gifts for men section
Safety Light Curtains – Security Sensors & Alarm
Mike O'Connor
CHECK IT OUT These Safety Light Curtains with Security Sensors & Alarms have many practical uses. In today’s world, it might also be a good way to let someone know they’re not doing a good job with social distancing. Sure, it was made to protect doors and windows for residential use and safety for industrial use. However, desperate times call
It Ends with Us Novel By Colleen Hoover (Book Review)
Krisi Miller
Colleen Hoover ‘s bestselling novel, It Ends With Us , is hitting the big screen starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni ! It Starts with Us was a best-seller, so getting this one was easy decision. I like Colleen Hoover’s novels, because they’re relatable and I can read them on the plane in one sitting. SPN is reader supported, some
Gifts For Teens | Great Gift Ideas For Teenagers
Mike O'Connor
This “gifts for teens guide” will help you get the right gifts for boys or girls on any occasion. Check all the SPN gift guides to get the best teen gift ideas. Shopping for a teen seems easy to some, but it also seems like a nightmare to others. SPN is all about helping people so we are gathering the
Colleen Hoover’s Heart Bones – Book Review By Tina Oliver
Tina Oliver
“I wonder what kind of upbringing is worse for a human. The kind where you’re sheltered and loved to the point that you aren’t aware of how cruel the world can be until it’s too late to acquire the necessary coping, skills or the kind of household I grew up in. The ugliest version of a family, where coping is