Today a woman came into the shop pulling her two sons behind her. "My boys won't stop fighting! Can you do something for me?"

"Well, I don't quite understand. What's all the arguing about? Let me hear from the children here."

One of the boys began. "It's like this. I was getting ready for school this morning and HE stole my best jacket" he shouted while pointing at his younger brother.

The younger gave his own side to the story. "That's not true! He's too big for it. Mom said that it could be mine, but HE just wants it because now it's mine."

"But it is mine!"

"No it's not!" Right away, the two picked up their quarrel.

The mother seemed helpless. "I just don't know what to do."

"Well, let me think of something. But first let me ask you a couple questions."

"Alright. Go ahead."

"How about this, then?" I began. "What would you say if the solution were a toy that the boys could share? A way to settle disputes? And a way to have fun at the same time?"

"They can share this toy?" asked the mother.

"Absolutely. In fact, you have to play with a partner. Here's what I have in mind for you..."




"...this is a toy made by the Hog Wild company. It's a full ring specifically designed for thumb wrestling. I don't see why young boys like yours couldn't have fun with this!"

"Whoa!" cheered in the younger boy. "I'll beat you!" he taunted his older sibling.

"What!? No you won't!"

I thought I'd continue speaking with the woman. "Like I said, it does promote more competition, but I don't see how they could continue fighting over something silly like a coat. This can certainly be fun for two rival siblings."

"Right, right...I like it," said the mother. "I think that this could be a good middle ground for my sons. I'll settle the rest of that fight about the jacket."

"Perfect! Have fun, you two," I said to the younger boy.

"I will," he cheered happily. "Especially when I'm beating my big brother."





Source: http://www.hogwildtoys.com/funandgames.html#prothumb

"Hey!" blurted a customer I had in the shop today. He was a bulky teenager, built like a brick wall. I'd assume he was his high school's top lineman. "This is what I need. Something to eat while on the bus to 'State. And before you say 'Well, why not just bring a sandwich from home?' I'll tell you why. I want something new, and something that'll get the rest of my pals on the team jealous."

"Something to eat?" I asked.

"Yeah! Don't you have something like that!?"

"Well..." I felt a little stuck. I ran through all of the potential products I had in the store.

"Come on, nothing? 'Just something big...filling...and..."

"I've got it! Now, it's not pretty but I think it's right up your alley. What do you think about a cheeseburger?"

"That's perfect!"

"Good, good. Take a look at this..."





"...this is a new German food. It's..."

"A cheeseburger in a can."

"That's right. A cheeseburger in a can. You can eat it cold, straight from the can. But you can certainly warm it for about ten minutes in a microwave or double broiler. It only costs about $6.00 (American) and has all of the food groups you could be looking for in time for the game. 'Not to mention, only about 260 calories."

"Yes! That's what I want. The boys won't believe this."

"Perfect, thank you."

I wouldn't eat that myself, but I hope it keeps the young man full and helps him at the big game!




Source: http://www.trekking-mahlzeiten.de/trekking-mahlzeiten-online-shop/produkte/Zwischenmahlzeiten_507/Cheeseburger_in_der_Dose_4641.html

Today a young boy came to me. He rushed to the counter and told me of his excitement.

"This Saturday's my birthday party! I can't wait because me and my friends are going camping. My parents said I should buy something extra special for the party."

"Oh my," I began. "Have you ever been camping?"

"No. Is it fun?"

"Yes, it's very fun. And I bet you and your friends will be staying up late. Do you think so?"

"Oh, yeah! Everybody's coming."

"That sounds great. Tell me what you think of this..."




"...this is called a Sun Jar. It's a really neat toy from a company called SUCK UK."

"Wow! Look at it glow!" exclaimed the boy.

"Great, right? If you just let the jar sit in the sun for the day while you and your friends are playing, it'll soak up all of that solar energy. It has a few LED lights in it that automatically glow at night. But we don't care about that, do we?"

"Nooo!"

"That's right. All we care about is that the jar keeps that sunlight for the rest of your night. It'll be like your birthday will last all night."

"Thanks! I want it."

"Of course." I wrapped up the child's toy and sent him off for home.

"Thank you!" the boy shouted as he left.

"And happy birthday!" I answered.




Sources: http://www.suck.uk.com/product.php?rangeID=50

Grand Opening

At long last, my store is finally open to the public. I arrive to set up shop very early in the morning. While preparing for an exciting day, I stop for a moment to admire the gizmos, oddities, and contraptions on the shelves. These goods have the potential to make life simpler, if not a little more humorous.

Ah! It seems that it's time we should open. Without time to even catch my breath, the first customer arrives. She is a fairly young woman. She's clearly a professional lady at that. 'Brown hair, brown eyes, and quite tall. Her pin-striped suit is well-tailored and even intimidating. 'A very attractive woman. Yet, I can see that she's in a hurry.

"I think I need your help," she begins. "My husband's still at home watching our daughter. If we aren't fast, we'll both be late for work."

"I see, I see. What can I help you with?" I asked.

"Well, the 'sitter's late. She always feeds Emily. There's nothing in the house. What can you get me?"

"So, you need something quick, easy, and something that your daughter will love. I think I have just what you're looking for."


"Batter Blaster should be perfect for your daughter. Now you don't have any of that messy mixing or painful prep-work. Now, you can just heat up your griddle or waffle iron and cook up the ready-to-go batter. Just like any recipe, just start flipping those flap jacks when the edges begin to firm and bubbles appear on the surface."

"Wow," started the woman. "Emily will love this. But this all I need to do, right?"

"Absolutely. But there are other perks. You can use the same batter to make waffles! Plus, it's organic. Just keep the product refrigerated and you won't ever have to whip up any more mix. I think it'll be great if you're in a hurry."

"Right. Which I am. Wrap it up because I'm late as it is."

'My first sale, and an excellent start for the market.



SOURCE: http://www.batterblaster.com/index.php