Category: These Things Are Better Than Your Things

As a photographer, this is only a dream for me, there is no way I could ever capture an image of the Sun like the ones I’m going show you.

No one could from Earth, however, a spacecraft cruised on by the Sun and was able to capture it in all of its fiery glory!

The Solar Orbiter belongs to the European Space Agency and on March 7th it used an Extreme Ultraviolet Imager from 46.6 million miles from the Sun to get the images.

To create this one image they needed 25 images to capture it, each image needed about a 10 minute exposure time before moving on to the next.

Then they were able to use these 25 different images and create one magnificent image of the Sun.

I am in total awe over how beautiful it is, look at all of those glorious details!

They also used a device referred to as SPICE to collect more data on the Sun.

They learned that the hottest temperatures of the Sun are actually farther out from the surface Sun, which seems weird, but super interesting.

The Solar Orbiter was launched a little over 2 years ago so that they get measurements of the Sun and learn more about the solar eruptions and how this affects Earth with geomagnetic storms.

Next year the Solar Orbiter will cruise by the Sun significantly closer and I can not wait to see those images!

You can actually download the high-resolution image at the ESA website.

Red Bull has announced their new summer flavor for 2022, and it is — wait for it — Strawberry Apricot!!

The weather’s warmer, the flowers are blooming, and Red Bull is coming out with their new summer flavor. I can’t wait!!

It’s time to get our summer Red Bull Wiiings!!

If you haven’t tasted their summer flavor from last year — Watermelon — you need to run to Walmart and grab one! It is so good.

If this Strawberry Apricot Red Bull is anywhere close to the yumminess of the Watermelon, we are in for a TREAT!!

We don’t have to wait very long to find out how good it is, because it’s dropping into Walmart stores on April 4th.

It WILL be coming to other stores, but Walmart shoppers get the first exclusive taste. The rest of the world will have to wait until May 1st to try the Strawberry Apricot Red Bull.

This will make the best by-the-pool adult beverages!!

Oftentimes, you find summer flavors that are citrus heavy. Leave it to Red Bull to mix it up just a little. They are leaning on the peachy essence of the Apricot to make this Summer Edition sing.

Of course, it doesn’t hurt that they added strawberry to the flavor profile. The juicy explosive combination of these fruits together just screams summer.

Grab your Disney Pool Floats, I’ll bring the Strawberry Apricot Red Bull, and let’s meet at the pool!

Red Bull has even made a few official recipes for the Strawberry Apricot Red Bull, and they look DELICIOUS!!

Check out this amazing Sunset Float Mocktail. Red Bull comes up with some hella good drink ideas. I’ll take one, please!!

Sunset Float

with Red Bull Summer Edition Strawberry Apricot

• 3 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
• 3/4 oz sweetened condensed milk
• Red Bull Summer Edition Strawberry Apricot

Instructions

In a highball glass, add orange juice and sweetened condensed milk. Froth until fluffy and light in color (another option: add these ingredients to a cocktail shaker and shake without ice). Fill glass with ice and add Red Bull Summer Edition Strawberry Apricot. Stir to combine.

Check out the Red Bull website for more fun recipes using the Strawberry Apricot Summer Edition Red Bull.

You can get a Bath & Body Works Desk PocketBac Holder that looks just like a houseplant, and I need it!

I simply love Bath & Body Works. I used to work there, and let me tell you, it’s next to impossible not to buy EVERYTHING in the store while you’re working.

It was especially difficult when they came out with the PocketBacs, and all their insanely cute PocketBac Holders! I had one in every style and every scent, and I’m not even sorry about it.

Bath & Body Works has gone and outdone themselves once again with the most ADORBS PocketBac Holder. It’s pretty enough to keep on your desk at work, and nobody will be the wiser.

This PocketBac Holder looks just like a small houseplant complete with a pretty white and red vase.

Perfect for killing germs without sacrificing your style (or valuable desk). — Designed exclusively for our PocketBac Hand Sanitizers, sold separately.

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This little, discreet beauty is a cinch to use. You just load your PocketBac into the back of the planter, and then you can open the cap whenever you need a little antibacterial boost.

I’m very satisfied with this purchase.The plant is the perfect size & makes a beautiful functional decor piece for my nightstand or desk.This item [comes with] a base made entirely of silicone,so it’s easy to keep clean.The leaves bend into any desired position.Also,the sanitizer pops in & out with ease & remains secured once in place.I’ll always have sanitizer available when needed & a pretty plant in front of me at the same time.

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Seriously, I need this on my desk at work. It might spruce the place up a little, and give me the antibacterial gel that I need after dealing with the public all day.

Get this — this lovely PocketBac Holder clocks in at only 15 bucks!! Now of course, you have to buy the actual antibacterial gel separately. BUT, you can change out scents whenever you want.

You can try your hand at finding this Houseplant PocketBac Holder in store — but it’s so cute, it just might be out of stock by the time you get to the store.

A much easier way to get your hands on one of these Bath & Body Works Houseplant Desk PocketBac Holders is to just go to the website, and purchase it there.

I love tiny things, it’s sort of an obsession I guess… like the tiny dragons!

I just found the most adorable and tiny Ramen themed magnets and I have to order them!

They are 3 dimensional and so realistic!

The ramen magnets are made of PVC and have a strong magnet to hold your most important refrigerator art and lists.

They’re super fun to look at and also serve a purpose so you can feel good about treating yourself to them, I mean we all need magnets on the fridge right?

The ramen magnets come with 3 in a set and are made in different colors and styles, and all of them look very realistic.

I cant believe how real those are, and they are so cute and tiny. My fridge board looks like a little japanese food show now haha

bixi – Amazon customer review

You don’t have to limit their use to only the refrigerator, you can totally use them in the office and any other place you want to add some whimsical miniature fun.

They’ll stick to any metal surface, so they are definitely not limited to just kitchen use.

One person in the review section said they actually purchased these for their child to use as dishes in their dollhouse!

Ok, so I purchased these not as refrigerator magnets but as dishes to be used for my daughter’s dollhouse set. I almost wanted to keep them for the fridge instead. These things are incredibly detailed and the depth of detail is astonishing. When you look at them closely you can see all the details of every ingredient in the bowl. It passed my daughter’s standards for being “doll-house worthy” with flying colors. If you order these, you’ll also be pleasantly surprised. These are truly treasures.

FriscoDad – Amazon customer review

You can buy your own set of tiny Ramen magnets on Amazon!

You can get an Electric Iced Tea Maker that doubles as a coffee maker, and I foresee some hella good iced coffee this summer!!

There is nothing better than a big pitcher of sweet tea — or iced coffee — outside by the pool during the summer?

Gah!! I can hardly wait for those long summer days spent outside in the summer breeze, sipping on sweet tea!!

This Brentwood Electric Iced Tea Maker comes with a pitcher that lets you brew 64 ounces of iced tea or coffee. The hard part is choosing which one to make first!

I bought this to replace my mr coffee maker. It works great and I love that it has a double basket for the filter, so if a bag busts there are no [grounds] escaping into your tea. This was far [better] than my more expensive ice tea makers.

Amazon Reviews

You might be thinking, how hard is it to boil water and add tea bags?

Well, it’s not hard at all. But, this Tea Maker is going to let you skip a couple steps in the brewing process.

You just add the water — like you would to a coffee maker — throw the tea bags in the brew basket, put the pitcher in place, and turn the machine on.

You can even walk away while it does its magic. There will be a fresh pitcher of iced tea — or coffee — just waiting for you when you decide to come back.

This makes good tea. Just got this bought it after the pitcher on my Lipton tea maker broke. [Super] easy to use just drop in your favorite tea dump in some water an push the start button. I think you can use either loose tea or like me you can use tea in bags. I really like the flavor strength slider on the front as I prefer lighter brews.

Amazon Reviews

Like your tea with a little more OOMPH? There is a slider on the front of the machine that lets you adjust the brew strength. You can totally customize your drink to the way YOU like it.

You can even put your sugar and ice in the pitcher as your drink of choice brews. Instant iced tea or coffee!

This Brentwood Electric Iced Tea Maker only runs 48 bucks. That’s not much when you use it ALL THE TIME!

You can get your own Brentwood Electric Iced Tea Maker off the Amazon website.

p.s. It is even possible to make a version of Urban Cowgirl Iced Tea with this pitcher!! Just brew up some iced tea and strong coffee into the same pitcher. Voila!!

As an avid reader, there is nothing better than a good horror story!

I find them more terrifying than a movie because my imagination can conjure up way scarier things than they can make for a movie.

If you are a horror lover or a friend of a horror lover, then you must get these claw finger bookmarks!

The heavily detailed clawed fingers look as though they are climbing right out of the pages of your book, in fact, they may almost be too creepy to use at night.

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I purchased this item but I was pleasantly surprised. While it might not be the best “bookmark” for everyday use, it is great for decoration (Halloween) and is just generally interesting. It’s great for book lovers and I would purchase it again.

Daniel C – Amazon customer review

They have the appearance of a witch or demon hand and look terrifying.

You can also place them between books on your bookshelf so that they appear to be trying to claw their way out from behind the books.

love em. looks cool in my Harry Potter series. also bought one for my LOTR series. nice quality.

Justin Carper – Amazon customer review

They measure 3.5 inches high by 4.3 inches long and are the perfect spooky bookmarks.

The bookmarks are made of a high-quality resin that is safe as well as super durable so you can use them for years to come.

You can purchase your own claw finger bookmarks on Amazon!

You can get Super Mario Fridge Magnets, and my son is going to be so obsessed!

I know FAR too much about the world of Super Mario, and it all stems from my son constantly playing every Mario game that he can get his hands on.

Of course, there’s Mario and Luigi, but there are also Chain Chomps, Goombas, Koopa Troopas, and all those pipes — just to name a few Super Mario regulars.

How cute is it that all these characters can represent on your fridge?!?

Love these cute little guys. Roommates loved them on the fridge. Perfect gift or fridge decor. Highly recommend.

Amazon Reviews

Or, I mean, maybe you want to stick them on a metal desk, your dishwasher, lockers, filing cabinets, magnetic boards, or anything else that magnets can stick to. You do you, Boo.

These are a HUGE hit at the house. They are about or smaller than the size of the quarter. They rise up off of the fridge, they are 3D Magnets, not just flat magnets. The kids have spent a ton of time just re-arranging them on the fridge. 

Amazon Reviews

You get 18 Super Mario Magnets in each set, and you can stick them in so many places!

Each set of these Super Mario Magnets come in a cute little box that is perfect for gifting, and any world of Super Mario fan will LOVE them.

My son has been a Mario fan all his life. I bought these Super Mario refrigerator magnets for his birthday to put in his new apartment. He Loves them so much. He can arrange them differently and they are small but are perfect for the fridge. They are surprisingly strong magnets. I plan to get more for him. Fast and careful shipping, really happy with my purchase.

Amazon Reviews

These would make such a cute addition to any room that is decorated in a Super Mario theme!

Each set of 18 Super Mario Fridge Magnets are just 17 bucks — that’s less than a buck per magnet.

You can get your own set of Super Mario Fridge Magnets on the Amazon website.