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The Zip Code Puzzle Hits Close to Home
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Internet, Toys,
If you or someone you know loves jigsaw puzzles, Firebox has a unique one for you. It’s the Zip Code Puzzle…a jigsaw of the neighborhood map of your choice! Just send in the house number, street name and zip code you desire, and voila! Firebox will create a one-of-a-kind, highly personalized jigsaw—a VERY detailed map featuring the chosen address. The coolest part? The centerpiece is your home address, shaped like a house (see above). The puzzle contains 400 pieces of “high quality millboard,” and measures 12.25 x 18.5”. Since each map is based on the U.S. Geological Survey, it will even contain water landmarks, buildings, main roads and more. Plus, each jigsaw comes with a gift label that can be personalized for the recipient. A great, one-of-a-kind gift. Available for $35 USD.
Read More | Firebox
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Gift Boxes Have Holiday Spirit
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Smart Home, Misc. Tech,
The powers that be running the Postal Service suggest that you never mail batteries inside whatever they are supposed to run, but show up at your next party with these color-changing boxes and you can spend less on a gift because your hosts will find you either super-impressive or super-tacky.They come in threes with satin ribbon and continuously alter their hues. The large is 170 mm square with 8 LEDs, the medium is 115 mm square with 4 LEDs, and the small is 75 mm square with 4 LEDs. Each requires 3 AAA batteries (not included.) Look for a price of $39.95 for the trio.
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Holiday Buddy, Just for Giggles
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Misc. Tech, Toys,
About 6 months ago, we introduced you to the solar-powered Sunshine Buddies (Hidamari no Tami.) It seems that Tomy has decided to issue one for the holidays, complete with reindeer. We’re not sure what kind of cheer that involves, aside from head-bobbing. You can utilize him as a cardholder or keep him on your desktop and your boss might be less less of a Scrooge. If your are looking for cutesy, this should fill the bill. The Holiday Sunshine Buddy is available for $18.00.
Read More | J-List
Music and Movies for Budget-Minded
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories:
This is a inexpensive alternative for those who want to give something to someone who has nothing in the way of music and video. The MP3/MP4/DV/Radio Player features a 2.4-inch screen, a 1.3 megapixel camera, and will hold up to 1GB. At a price of $55.19, and a size of 3.54 x 2.36 x 0.63-inch and a weight of 16.23 oz., it comes with everything you see here. Buy three and get them for only $53.49 apiece. They may come in handy for those long trips to Grandma’s when your kids keep asking, “Are we there yet?”
Read More | Deal Extreme
i grobot brings green inside
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smart Home, Misc. Tech, Science,
No Chia Pet this year for your fave geek when you can get an i grobot instead. The ceramic planter is 4 x 2 1/2-inches and would be a green addition to any computer desk to keep away the winter. It comes equipped with peat moss and grass seeds which will grow about 2 to 3-inches before needing a trim. Available for $12.50, just remember not to water it near your keyboard. We dig the company’s logo, “i grobot mission = green life for humans.”
Read More | Brooklyn 5 & 10
Control Your Loved Ones
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Home Entertainment, Misc. Tech, Toys, Wireless / WiFi,
Ever feel like using the remote on your spouse/partner like Adam Sandler did in his movie “Click?” These devices will comically say what you are thinking without your better half knowing that deep down inside, you truly mean them. Control Your Man says 18 witticisms such as “What about my needs?” and “What were you thinking?” The male version commands, “Feed me” and “Clean up on aisle four!” Each remote also features sound effects and runs on 2 AA included batteries. Get one for $17.95 or the pair for $29.95 and you may not have to speak for yourself until halftime.
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Calculate Anywhere With This Belt Buckle
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Wearables, Misc. Tech,
Why take the chance of losing your calculator when you can wear it? This is the perfect Christmas present for your CPA, bank teller, or anyone else that manages to make your finances come out on the positive side. Made of chrome, the device fits most belt sizes and can be used upside down on occasions when want to let everyone know that you still remember how to write words with the digital gadget. The buckle is available for $9.99 at Be Wild, a company that supplies them for bikers, goth folks, and those that have enough guts to wear LEDs across their midriffs.
Read More | Be Wild
Plan an Adventure Without the Hassle
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smart Home, Internet, Transportation,
Andrew Playford loves adventures, but would rather not have to plan all the details. With a little effort, he came up with Signature Days, over 3 thousand different trips that completely supply everything for the traveler. Think of being able to give a someone a hang gliding, scuba or helicopter lesson, or sending your kid away to Rock ‘n Roll Fantasy Camp in New York for a week. And, if you want to hint around for a gift for yourself this upcoming holiday season, tell your loved ones that you want a VocationVacation so that you can become a dude rancher, pit crew member, or Schooner captain.
There are all kinds of options on the site with prices to fit every budget, and each experience is provided by an independent verified partner. You can also opt for a gift voucher that will allow the bearer to choose her/his own adventure. Andrew’s words say it best, “You can create the charade that you are the most thoughtful, creative person on earth and disguise your inherent complacency with a few well placed clicks.”
(Thanks, Tony)
Read More | Signature Days
Mother’s Day Alert! The Womens Digital Photo Wallet
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories, Wearables, Misc. Tech,
So we recently suggested some fascinating but very expensive Mother’s Day gifts, such as this Windows-Powered Sewing Machine. Here’s another cool gift idea for you non-Trumps: it’s the Women’s Digital Photo Wallet, which includes a removable photo viewer, able to store up to 55 color shots! You just transfer the photos via USB, and the battery is rechargeable. The 1.4 inch display is a tad small, but hey, it’s for a wallet, and it guarantees Mom will have the coolest gift to show off to her posse the next day. That alone is worth the $50 USD, isn’t it?
Read More | Brookstone via Outblush
2006 Holiday Gift Guide: DLO HomeDock Deluxe
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Apple, Home Entertainment, Techies, Teens,
The DLO HomeDock Deluxe is the current be-all end-all dock solution for sending all of your media that resides on your iPod to your television. It supports music, high resolution slideshows, and 640x480 video. S-video and composite connections are available, giving you a couple of options for sending the signal along, and the dock itself is able to both charge and sync your iPod. Throw in a remote that lets you control everything untethered, and this one is a winner. As far as iPod accessories go, this one isn’t the cheapest in the world, but it is certainly one of the coolest we have seen this far.
Price: $150 (Compare Prices)
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