Homer Simpson said it best: Mmm… donuts.

The donut (or doughnut—don’t even start) is that never-ending circle of sweetness and fat, bread and sugar, icing and grease, light and dark, yin and yang… The donut works on so many levels, it’s not even funny.

You cannot deny its power, its siren call, its deliciousness.

Sadly you do not live by donut alone. In those times when you are not eating donuts, you must settle for reminders of donuts to fill in the gaps.

Therefore, we have compiled a list of our 10 favorite donut-themed items (it’s a tough job, but someone had to do it):

1. Bella Cucina Donut Maker (Amazon)

Mmmm… making donuts. Wield this power responsibly or consume you it will. (As long as you can consume donuts, you probably don’t care.)

Make cake pops / donut holes for extra credit.

2. Big Mouth Toys The Donut Mug (Amazon)

We love donuts. We love mugs. Combine. (Another option stacks 3 doughnuts on top of each other: LINK)

3. Donut House Collection Cinnamon Roll K-Cup Coffee (Amazon)

Then pour some donut-flavored coffee into your donut mug.

4. Pink Doughnut Sweatshirt (Beloved Shirts)

There’s a two-week wait for this made-to-order item from the great donut state of California, but well worth it to wear a donut, we say. And pink is very slimming.

5. Big Mouth Toys Gigantic Donut Pool Float (Amazon)

Donuts may not be commonly associated with a beach physique, but when you got it (a 48″ donut), flaunt it.

6. PopSockets: Stand / Grip for Smartphones & Tablets (Amazon)

This allows your hand to relax while securely holding your phone, basically creating an instant stand or grip; ideal for watching video. And it’s got donuts all over it! (There’s a pink donut option as well: LINK) 

7. ZippyPaws Donutz Squeaky Plush No-Stuffing Dog Toy (Amazon)

The joys of donuts cannot solely be confined to humans alone. That would be wrong and un-American.

8. Body Candy Sprinkled Doughnut Stud Earrings (Amazon)

Wear one or both, but you’ll still be the most fashionable donut aficionado in the donut shop.

9. LEGO Chief Wiggum (Donut Frosting on Face) (Amazon)

Measures 2 inches tall, taken from the  The LEGO Simpsons Kwik E Mart Set (71016). You can also find a LEGO Homer with donut here.

10. The Doughnut Cookbook (Amazon)

Count the days to June 1, 2018, the next National Donut Day!

Mmm… Donuts! 10 Donut-Themed Things that You’ll Crave

Currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, the Smart Mug is a high-tech twist on the traditional coffee mug. Using LED light indicators on the side of the mug, the user of the Smart Mug can keep track of the current temperature of the liquid within the cup. The Smart Cup tracks temperatures between 122° F up to 203° F (50° C up to 95° C).

Ideally, this allows someone to drink their coffee or tea at the optimal temperature, thus avoiding a scalding hot burn or a tepid, lukewarm sip. The cup also provides visual indicators of recommended temperature levels for drinking tea and coffee.

One of the most interesting features of the mug is there’s no battery within the device. It’s completely run on thermoelectric power. In other words, the heat of your drink powers the mug. The creators estimate that the mug will be operational for at least 10 years utilizing thermoelectric power. Also, there are no operating parts that make contact with the liquid within the mug and it’s completely waterproof as well as dishwasher safe. The mug has a capacity of about 12 ounces; basically enough for a regular cup of coffee.

Targeting March 2014 for the launch window, the creators have priced the mug around £30 ($48). There are less expensive alternatives that indicate heat distribution in the cup, but nothing that offers up a specific temperature reading unless you want to use a larger, stainless steel thermos.

Shut Up and Take My Money: The Smart Mug