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    Hot In The Hive: Bodum Bistro Toaster

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    Alex Gambardella on Sep 2, 2009 6:25 AM PDT
    I don't know if they're just too busy browning our bagels to perfection to be concerned with looks, but it seems exceedingly rare to find aesthetically pleasing toasters. It's even more unlikely that I'd spot a toaster I felt I just had to have based on cuteness alone! Until now, toasters seem to have been strictly business -- pop in your toast, grab it when it pops back out, get on with your day -- but the Bodum Bistro 2-slice Toaster isn't only functional... it's pretty darn spiffy too! With eight fun colors to choose from and a modern heat-resistant rubber exterior, it doesn't just look pretty, either! The adjustable-width slots can fit all sorts of slices (no more cramming or jamming your huge slabs of bread) and the pull-out crumb tray makes for easy clean-up. I think I already have about 4 free toasters from various other appliance purchases, but this one is just so cute, it might be worth the splurge!


    Price: $79.95
    Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Bodum Bistro Toaster to the Hive.

    Hot In The Hive: Matryoshka Measuring Cups

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    Alex Gambardella on Aug 21, 2009 6:28 AM PDT
    If you happen to have a Ukrainian grandmother like I do, you may be able to relate to my childhood experience of having to kill seemingly endless durations of time at her house playing with her collection of silly Russian nesting dolls while she "babysat" me. Yeah, I was five, but I wasn't easily amused enough to think that taking the little people apart and fitting them back inside of each other sufficed as a good time at Grandma's. Although I was bored nearly to tears at the time, now that I'm technically an adult, I can't help but be drawn to these cute Russian doll measuring cups, called M-Cups after their actual name, Matryoshka dolls. While the dolls themselves may be a completely functionless ode to the old country, when brought to the realm of cooking, they're actually a brilliant idea in kitchenware organization and space-saving! Plus, with all my childhood practice, I could probably break a record with how quickly I'm able to stack them up and put them away after completing a well-measured recipe!


    Price: $11.99
    Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the M-Cups to the Hive.

    Hot In the HIve: Stuck Up Magnet

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    kate napleton on Mar 31, 2009 5:18 AM PDT
    Sometimes, you just really want to zing a friend for something. You know - trick them, but not actually hurt them. Enter the "Stuck Up Magnet" set from perpetualkid.com. Just pop a few of these bad boys on their chair, fridge, or car and I swear you'll have them freaked out -- until they reach for it and discover that it is in fact, not gum, but a high-powered magnet. Sure, they'll be relieved that their property isn't ruined, but you'll still have gotten them good. And at $5.99, you're sure to be able to affordably April Fool as many friends, colleagues and family members as you desire!


    Price: $5.99
    Who Found It: KNplaid was first to add the Stuck Up Magnet set to the Hive.

    The Best Gifts For The Best Moms!

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    kate napleton on Dec 18, 2008 6:18 PM PST
    Moms are the best all year round, but it's nice to recognize all the hard work they do during the holidays. I've collected a few fun gifts for new moms, moms who love to host parties, and most importantly, YOUR mom. My favorite for the new parents is the On Duty, Off Duty pillowcase set, sure to quell arguments about whose night it is to get up with the baby. For the mom who loves to maintain her fashionista style at all times, there's the Designer Dish Gloves, which bring glamour to the kitchen sink. For the festive mama, there's real Christmas cheer in this adorable Santa Apron! Check out the SLIDESHOW for more gift ideas for Mom!

    8 Cool Kitchen Gadgets for the Cook Who Has Everything!

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    meg donohue on Apr 1, 2008 10:16 AM PDT
    Do you, or someone you know, seem to spend more time in the kitchen than in any other room in the house? Are you constantly looking for the latest and greatest kitchen accesories that make concocting meals - and mixing cocktails - seem more like a fabulous science experiment than a meat-and-potatoes cooking session? Maybe you've always wanted to mix the perfect martini or, move over Pinkberry, make your own soft serve yogurt? You (or someone you love - Mother's Day is May 11!) will love our slide show of the top 8 funky kitchen gadgets in the Hive!
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