Rare Bird Finds

Four Eyes USB Drive

Perfect for the geek in you!  This super slim 2G USB drive is shaped like a pair of glasses.  Love it!  $30 at The Curiosity Shoppe

50% off Everything at My Favorite Mirror

 

My Favorite Mirror is having a 50% off sale off off EVERYTHING in their store until 9/7/09 so hurry over there for mousepads, coasters, keychains, pocket mirrors and more with amazing images done by indie artists. 

Retro Video games shirt

We all have that one guy or girl our lives who is absolutely obsessed with video games. They have the original Nintendo, an old Sega, and always the newest system. For these people, this shirt was created. Or just for those of you who can't quite let go of the Nintendo. Can be printed on various colors, in different colored inks. 21.50 from Faux Sure.

Phrenology Helmet

This phrenology helmet is so cool. A million times more interesting than run-of-the-mill helmets.  $250 at Belle Helmet

Fly-Goodbye Bug Vacuum Gun

No one wants bugs in their home, but many people don't want to actually kill the little invaders. The Fly-Goodbye Bug Vacuum Gun actually sucks bugs up humanely and lets you release them outside. Your good karma stays intact!  $29.99 at ThinkGeek.

Little Dinosaur laptop sleeve

In my search for a laptop bag,I looked for several things. Great styling, washable cloth, a zipper to keep free-roaming items out, and enough padding that I wouldn't freak about leaving it in my bag with all my heavy textbooks. This sleeve fit all of my desires, and even managed to be reasonably priced. It's got a 1/2 inch of foam, is made of duck cloth, and is also spill-resistant! Great way to take care of your expensive little investment. She offers custom sizing, and there are several other animals avaliable. 37.95 at Lollington

Screw Keyring

Usually when I really need a screwdriver, I can't find one in my apartment. And I own like 4 of them -- I do! But they seem to hide as soon as I dump the contents of the bookcase or side table box into the floor.  That's why this keyring is so genius.  It's inexpensive but well-made, so you could get several of them and stash them everywhere. Then one is never out of reach! $5.00 at CountyComm.

Sonic Bomb Alarm Clock with Bed Shaker

Perhaps the worst thing about back-to-school is the murdering of the beautiful summer sleep schedules we have all adjusted to. Whether it's dragging yourself out of bed before the sun has showed its face, or you're shoving sugary cereals into half-comatose children, this alarm clock could definitely shake things up around your house in the morning! No more oversleeping for class, and if your grumpy high schooler takes three class periods just to get out of bed, this could be a nice surprise. It's gotta be the loudest alarm clock out there, and it also shakes your bed. Just to know it's out there makes me feel a little better about the world. $39.99 at Think Geek

Rare Bird Finds News - Please Read

Hello Birdie Friends!

With a heavy heart, I must sadly announce that Sharla will no longer be a regular contributor for Rare Bird Finds.  Sharla and I made our first Rare Bird Finds post in March of 2006, and it's been a fun ride!  I always looked forward to seeing what finds she discovered and cursing her name for helping to empty out my wallet :)  All of us will greatly miss Sharla's eye for the beautiful and the unusual, but more so, her warm spirit and enthusiasm.  However, she is moving on her journey to take care of her two beautiful toddlers and tending to her jewelry shop (which you really must visit, if you haven't!)

But this isn't the end of Rare Bird Finds!

We will be taking a break in July to clear our heads and come up with some fresh ideas.  If you're signed up for our email digest, you will get an email letting you know when our posts have returned - so please sign up, if you haven't already (the subscription box is on the left column).  But if not, be sure to return Monday, August 3, ok?!

To all of you have been faithful readers these past few years, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.  Every day when we post, we post knowing that you're looking forward to our finds.  This blog wouldn't be possible without you.  You keep us motivated, and we love your emails and comments - so keep them coming!

Warmly,

Mei-Lynn

Call for Fresh Ideas!

As a reader of Rare Bird Finds, we welcome any ideas you may offer to help improve our blog.  We're open to suggestions!  Just leave us a comment below or if you prefer, you can email us at rarebirdfinds@yahoo.com.

Call for Writers!

We're looking to add more regular contributors.  If you feel you can spot shopping finds that are a good match for our blog, send us an email along with a sample of 3 - 5 finds with blurbs.  Show us what you got!  Also, send along a bio about yourself (please include if you're a shop owner or if you have your own blog), what category you'd like to post in, and why you think you'd be a good pick! 

Jelly Lens

My camera phone is not that great so I rarely use it but for those of you that do these Jelly Lens look like alot of fun.  This one makes your camera take wide angle photos.  $7.50 at The Spoon Sisters

iPhone Cover

I sadly do not have an iPhone, iPod or iTouch but if I did I would keep it safe in this gorgeous cover! Many many gorgeous styles to chose from here.  $25 - $35 at Beautiful Skin

Stellarscope Star Finder

This handy tool is for those of us who love to star watch but need it to be made easy so you can figure out exactly what you're looking at.  The Stellarscope will help you locate more than 42 stars and 70 constellations just by adjusting the date, time and latitude.  $49.95 at Red Envelope

Bottle Cap Tripod

A tripod isn't the easiest thing to lug around when you're on vacation or just out and about.  So here comes the bottle cap tripod - just add it to the top of any bottle and voila, you have a diy tripod that will do the trick.  $11 at Shop Exit 9

Apple USB Speakers

My boyfriend gave this to me awhile ago as a just-because gift and I was in love with these speakers
(the boyfriend as well, of course :D). At $9.50, these speakers are a must have for the funky audiophile!

Handpicked by Fab 5 Friday Guest Editor Songyi Kim

A-Team Remote Control Van

If you grew up in the 80's then you recognize this van without reading the title.  Get your own A-Team remote control van for a mere £24.42 at Paramount Zone

Lomography Action Shot Camera

This action shot camera would be awesome to capture the best moments, like the times when you want to take a jumping picture somewhere!  $60 at RevolveClothing.

The USB Thumb Drive Bracelet

Diamonds are a girl's best friend!  Ok, this isn't made out of diamonds, but bling is also a girl's best friend these days, right?  This bracelet hides a discreet 8GB of fold-out USB flash storage.  Ingenious!  $33 at Brando, and comes in Silver or Gold. 

Thanks to Bronson for the tip!

Moshi Monster Mopods

These Monster Mopods attach to your cell phone and light up and twirl around when you receive a call.  Also, if it suits your fance, each monster comes with a code to unlock their virtual world. $9.95 at Firebox

USB VHS Converter

Oh I really must have this USB VHS Converter.  It converts all those dusty VHS tapes you have stored in your closet and makes them into digital files that you can then watch on your computer, DVD, iPod or PSP player.  Then you can sell or donate all those tapes!  $229.95 at Firebox

BluAlert Bluetooth Bracelet

Great, neat, gadget for when you're at a place where you can't hear your phone, but you're expecting a phone call. The BluAlert bracelet buzzes on your wrist when you get a phone call.  And if your phone is ever more than 5 meters away, it buzzes too!  You'll never forget your phone again.  Thanks to Bronson for finding this find!  On sale for $39.99 at ThinkGeek.