drop them so when hubby and I were at Sears the other day to get him some silly tool thingy at the checkout was this bin full of the coolest little tool. It's a telescoping magnet! Kinda looks like a pen, has a clip for your pocket, pulls out like a wand and just touch it to the silly pin or scissors and poof no bending over, has worked oodles of time for me and just thought i'd share, enjoy.........

U know My DH has one of those & I never thought about how useful it could b to me. thanks a lot *

Saw this advertised in a magazine! Thanks for reminding me about it!!*4U!

I know about that little gadget! Got one in Pigeon Forge Tenn last year at one of the tool stores - very handy!

Sounds like a neat little gadget. I'll have to look see if I can find one.

It is a great tool. Had one for quite a long time; works like a charm to pick up any magnetic type metal object caught in a tight place.

One of these days I'll have to come to the States with a couple of empty suitcases to buy numerous gadgets..

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by tinfriend 15 Jun 2009

I agree with you Mops - I will join you!!!
*4U 2!

by wendymay60 15 Jun 2009

Mops I have done that only to find it in Australia within 2 yrs. & things that I don't buy never get here

Yes I have one too and it is very useful and was very cheap as well. Kids enjoy using it too

Yes I love mine. Been using it for several years. Got it after my hubby used one in the garage. Wonderful tool. Keeps the pins I drop out of my dogs mouth. She loves to eat anything on the floor

Hey thanks for the tip. I am always dropping things, Usually the items roll under the bed. *4U

Karen, thanks - I guess I will have to buy two - one for me and one for him - for work - Hehehe!

What a GREAT idea!

Oh, yes!!! I have one I got at Harbor Freight Tools, and it's a pip!! Really strong magnet, so remember to keep it away from computers and computerized sewing machines!!!!! It picks up all sorts of stuff, as long as it's not aluminum. Go for it! Hugs, Marji

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by clawton 14 Jun 2009

I also found a nice set of long handled twizzers there.

That sounds very handy, I always have my scissors hanging on a key chain around my neck, never have to look where my scissors are.

What a great Idea!

wow, that's great, always handy to have something to make life easier!

I have one and love it, especially for the pins that fly under things. I can't get to the floor easily and it saves trying to find someone willing to chase down my dropped items( don't have little ones at home anymore).

Cool! My DH has one for his pocket but it doesn't extend. Will have to check it out. Would sure help my back and his. :)

That is a great idea, bikermomfl!

I'll try ANYTHING to make MY life easier!!!

Oh how cool!!! It sounds great!!! Thanks for sharing with us.....

p.s. only about $3