Darned infomercials, they get me every time! In college I was duped into purchasing Snap Hooks, which became a persistent joke between my then-roommates and I. This year I was duped again by Hot Booties from "
As Seen on T.V." They are slipper socks that you heat up in the microwave before putting on so that your feet are nice and toasty. The sole contains beads that do the heating and massaging when you roll your feet around on them. The booties that arrived were more like socks than what was advertised and the pink color was much more of a Pepto Bismol color than what was on the promotional picture.
However, I have to admit, the idea is great and if I was one to squander money on things I don't need (hello regular socks, slippers, and a blanket) I would have kept the things. Oh, and there was one other snag to my warm feet/world domination plan. My microwave bit the dust weeks ago, rendering it impossible for me to make use of the slippers in my current state of oven-only heating. I was not able to test them out, although I do think they would feel miraculous. I decided to gift the booties instead of returning them, as they are heavy and the shipping would have almost cost more than what I would be getting back for the return. So, I sent one pair to the friend who was in on the Snap Hooks deal with me; she loved them and thought it was hilarious that I bought them in the first place. The other pair is going to a friend for a birthday present as part of a spa kit.
I have to admit, I have the "As Seen on T.V." website bookmarked on my computer. I like to go there to look for gift ideas and to seek out great solutions to my needs. Make fun of me if you want, but there are some great products on there. It is after all where the Snuggie came from, which has been recreated in many different marketplaces. I, by the way, do not own a Snuggie so stiffle your laughter!
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