I don't know about you, but I'm ready to kiss 2009 goodbye and welcome the new sexy 2010. Let's say goodbye to grieving for Michael Jackson/Farrah Fawcett/Billy Mays/Patrick Swayze/Brittany Murphy/Circuit City, to Tiger Woods personal life, the hysteria of H1N1 swine flu, and Jon and Kate's marriage. But before we do, let's celebrate with style. Here are some Danni recommended must haves to make an extraordinary New Year's Party Bash for all.

First, the cups! Red cups are out; check out these puppies...Pick Your Nose Cups. No, don't literally pick your nose at the party! Excuse yourself to the bathroom first, but do pick out Your Pick Your Nose cup for the night. From Baron Bob, Pick Your Nose cups come in a twenty four pack with twelve different noses based on different facial hair, ethnicity, and gender. This idea is genius! Not only will it make your guests laugh all night long, but now you can remember which cup is yours and not have to struggle to find a sharpie. Plus, imagine the laughs during a beer pong tournament. Beer pong is boring if you aren't playing. Seriously does anyone have fun watching other people have fun, and waiting for a turn? Well, now these cups provide the entertainment for tipsy spectators!

Second, the lighting! New Year's is the time to be shiny. Front News has a Confetti Light Chandelier that consists of disco balls! How festive. Check it out:

Lastly, the party favors! Everyone wants a memorable piece from the party to remember the start of 2010 (To a new decade)! Justin Gignac's NYC limited edition New Year's Eve at Times Square Garbage Cube ($100 dollars) is perfect for the occasion. Now if you are wondering what exactly is a Garbage Cube, it is exactly that-- garbage in pretty packaging. Justin has sold over 1,200 boxes worldwide. So why not splurge and get your guests garbage from Times Square? Or you could box your own from your party, which would include confetti, stale vomit, and Pick Your Nose cups. But how cool would it be to own garbage from Times Square?!? It is an interesting concept and an art piece for years to come. Just do not open it or wrap it like it is suppose to be opened for your guests. It is sealed for a reason.

Now, for a New Year's Resolution: let's keep inventing more handy products, so that we can all quit our boring day jobs, and sleep through 2010 in soft Egyptian cotton sheets!

Every time they take blood, I end up with thirty different holes and a bruise to remember the nurse by. Next time, I'm asking for the VeinViewer. Designed by Luminetx, this baby uses infrared technology as well as some technology they won't disclose (hm?) to find veins from the outside. Trippy, right? This will prevent physicians from poking you a hundred times trying to find your baby veins. I can't wait to see my veins from the outside! Do you think it is like fingerprints and therefore everyone's veins are different? Yea, I didn't think so either. BUT it would make a really interesting Halloween costume if you can somehow project your veins on the outside! Skeletons are out, veins are in! And I'm sure all the vampires out there are stoked about this invention.

The CORE advertising company is here to help! They have released self-illuminating liquor bottles to attract customers to buy Ballantine's brand of whiskey. You know because shiny objects are pretty. At first, I thought, "Cool," then I realized most bars/clubs already light up their liquor cabinets anyhow. Then again drunk people like bright objects. When I was in Vegas, this guy kept trying to touch my beaded skirt while whispering to himself, "So shiny, and so pretty." Yea, don't worry; I have already talked to my therapist about it. Anyway, I am sure this will actually help sales. Even more brands are looking into making their bottles light up. But come on people, think of those intoxicated, you are just going to confuse them even more! That being said, for those that got stuck being designated drivers, you will now have something interesting to look at. I can't wait until more brands release their own versions; it will be like December lights all year around!

What do you think about this self-illuminated bottle invention? Are you more likely to purchase it? Yea, that's what I thought-- booze is booze...unless it pours out self-illuminated liquid like radioactive substances! That would definitely influence my purchasing decision to a must have. Come on fellow invention lovers, let's make it happen!

Orvis's Snow Shorts! No more lugging huge sleds up mountains just to slide down them in less than five seconds! Now you can use your behind as an actual sled. I have no idea why, but Ninja Turtles keep popping into my head whenever I look at this photo. And therefore, make me crave pizza badly. Hm. So, at first, I was really taken away with this product because it has many benefits-- no more heavy lifting and no more stuffing sleds into compact cars. But then, I read a review of the prototype, and apparently it is very difficult to slide down on your behind. Who knew? You can fall easily, but you have to be some sort of yoga Zen master to balance on your butt. Makes sense though. Look how awkward these kids look.

Maybe they should make a sled that is actually a hat? Just an idea I'm throwing out into the cosmos. Anyway, remember to keep inventing out there! And if you haven't noticed, I'm trying to give you ideas on what to buy for the holidays. Next week, it will be all about what to buy to make YOU happy. Topics include booze, bling, and chocolate. Stay tuned. Love, Danni.

Rear Gears, a behind cover for your pet, is now on sale at Etsy.com! Dogs and cats run for cover. This is going to rock your world, and not in a good way. Just imagine, you meet what you thought was a lovely smelling pooch, take her back to your place, and bam, you discover it was all just a Rear Gears cover up! On the plus side, as humans, I rather enjoy this product. No more ugly dog and cat behind holes staring at you obscenely. Also, now I can rest assure that when a dog sits on me there won't be any traces of "leftovers" smeared on my lap. Pretty genius. And it all works by hanging on your dog's tail. Sorry tail less dogs, you are out of luck. I know you will be whimpering to sleep tonight because your behind hole won't be warm.

It comes in many different designs from a disco ball to an air freshener to my favorite a smiley face. They can even make a custom one! I'm thinking a picture of my enemy would look pretty nice on a dog's behind. Right? Remember to order Rear Gears in bulk, since they haven't tricked it to rise up when the pet has to do its number. I'm thinking one dog could go through a five pack of Rear Gears pretty fast.  

See even silly inventions can be useful. Find tips today for making your invention happen here: www.inventionresource.com

And keep your eye out for new inventions coming out. Heck, even email me some!

The company "What on Earth" has developed a magic bean that sprouts dinosaurs, well more like the image of a dinosaur. After adding some water with a little love, a child can expect an image of a dinosaur to appear on the plant's pod. My only issue with this invention is the waiting part. Kids don't do very well with waiting. Oh, and the fact that I will probably kill it before it reaches dino status. Hopefully there is a money back guarantee.

It definitely is an interesting way to get kids involved with science. I just can't wait till they improve this prototype to unleash real dinosaurs out of the pods. Wouldn't that be cool? On a side note, what is that dinosaur in the picture above suppose to be?!?! It is driving me crazy. It looks like a banshee! And I don't recall there being any banshees during the dinosaur era. Then again, I wasn't there.