Looking For Great Gift Ideas

For The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Fan

2012-01-04T07:57:00.000-08:00

Know someone who is a big fan of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo series? Need a gift? This book would be perfect. I'm a big fan of the books and the Swedish movie versions and I am going to buy this book for myself.

Preventing Athlete's Foot

2011-12-11T17:00:00.000-08:00

Some people never get athlete's foot. Other people manage to pick it up if there is just one spore of the fungus in the room. Traveling can be a real problem because they have no idea who walked the carpet, the bathroom floor or the shower stall before them.

If you have someone special who consistently finds this a problem, buy them a pair of shower shoes. Lightweight and quick to dry, these can be worn in the shower, to the pool, to the spa and around the room. Help them from getting athlete's foot by helping them keep their feet off the floor.

Great Gift For a Photographer

2011-12-06T17:56:00.000-08:00

Need a gift for an avid photographer?

Take a look at this picture

Looks like Canon camera lenses, right?

WRONG!

They are coffee mugs! How cool is that?

They can be ordered from Photojobo. Hurry and place your order if you want it in time for Christmas.

Great Idea For The Baby of a NASCAR Fan

2011-12-06T10:42:00.000-08:00

Need a baby gift? If you have a NASCAR fan with a new baby, this would be a great gift idea.

I did some research on Amazon and found this driving toy. I thought it would be so cute and a great way for a NASCAR dad to interact with his infant son or daughter.

Using the Internet To Shop for the Unique

2011-01-04T15:24:00.000-08:00

I think one of the very best things about the Internet is shopping. The Internet makes it easy for me to seek out the unusual when I need to purchase a gift. I can have the gift sent directly to the recipient or I can have it delivered to my door.

Not only that, but I don’t have to spend hours driving around the cold snowy winter of upstate NY. I can do it all, warm and toasty, sitting at my computer in my PJs.

So no matter what type of shopping you want to do (I have to get a baby gift and I’m thinking about personalize baby gift baskets), make it easy on yourself and buy on the Internet.

Olympia Eight Pocket 26" Rolling Duffel Navy - Wheeled Duffels

2010-12-04T05:07:00.000-08:00

Got a traveler on your gift list who tends to pack heavy? A checked suitcase weighing over 50 lbs will cost that traveler an extra $50! And a fair number of those extra pounds could just be from the weight of the suitcase itself.

Help them out by giving them a sturdy lightweight rolling duffel from eBags.com.

The Olympia Eight Pocket 26" Rolling Duffel Navy - Wheeled Duffel from eBags.com holds a lot, weighs only seven pounds and is now on sale for $32.

Just Dance 2

2010-12-03T16:56:00.000-08:00

THE #1 WII game at Amazon. The original Just Dance game got the world dancing like never before, and now the #1 best-selling Music/Rhythm game for play on the Nintendo Wii system is back with Just Dance 2. This time around it will be just as easy to keep the party going with an all-star tracklist--more than 45 strong, plus downloadable songs--from different genres, as well as the hottest dance moves of today.

Sterling Silver Open Double Flower Pendant

2010-12-03T16:49:00.000-08:00

Slender bars of polished sterling silver bend and curve to form a star-shaped double flower with pretty tapered petals. The floral design is anchored at the center by a small polished silver bead and secures to a triangular silver bale. It slides along a smooth and slender 18-inch curb chain that fastens with a spring ring clasp. The look is fresh, contemporary, and feminine. What a great holiday gift for that someone special.

Kindle 3G Wireless Reading Device

2010-12-03T16:45:00.000-08:00

Kindle is Amazon's #1 bestselling item for two years running. It’s also the most-wished-for, most-gifted, and has the most 5-star reviews of any product on Amazon.

Lauren Klein Jewelry

2010-11-24T19:59:00.000-08:00

Buy between now and 11/29 at midnight and get 15% off PLUS free shipping. Use the coupon code 15off when checking out.

And not only do you save on your purchase and shipping, but you get an entry into a drawing to win this beautiful 1/10 Carat 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Circle Necklace.

Save time, gas and money and do your shopping online with special black Friday and cyber Monday savings at Lauren Klein Jewelry.

Gifts For Twins

2010-10-02T12:30:00.000-07:00

So how do you get a gift for twins that is the same and yet different? Easy!

Get baby gift baskets that are personalized for twins.

Personalized Baby Gifts

2010-09-02T11:51:00.000-07:00

Between now and September 15th, you can get 15% off your order at Baby Stuff Gifts.

If you are looking for something really special, like personalized baby gifts, check out Baby Stuff Gifts, the perfect place to get that something special for that new someone special.

Sterling Silver Open Swirl Linear Drop Earrings

2009-12-08T15:38:00.000-08:00

The simple, sleek design of these earrings is stunning. If you've got a woman in your life that likes larger earrings, this pair will make the perfect gift.

$15.99 at amazon.com

Ucreate Music

2009-12-07T10:39:00.000-08:00

Ucreate Music is an easy-to-use digital music-making system that allows kids to mix music just like a music producer. Kids and teens can express themselves through creating their own songs, performances and re-mixes with the fun and innovative interface.

They can record samples, mix and match loops, share creations with friends and update and explore new content on the music website at myucreate.com. Build from a collection of tracks, special effects and filters from the huge online library.

$18.52 at amazon.com

Oster 4207 Electric Wine-Bottle Opener

2009-12-07T08:34:00.000-08:00

At the touch of a button, the Oster Wine Opener easily opens up to 30 bottles on a single charge. The stylish and ergonomically designed soft-grip handle will fit into the palm of your hand for a firm grip. Also includes a foil cutter to remove wine seals and a recharging base for convenience.

$19.95 at amazon.com

Flip UltraHD Camcorder, 120 Minutes

2009-12-07T07:31:00.000-08:00

The Flip UltraHD camcorder combines Flip Video’s signature shoot-and-share simplicity with the power of vivid, vibrant HD video. UltraHD could not be easier to use: just power on and press record, and you’ll be capturing high-quality HD video in seconds.

$149.99 at amazon.com

New Super Mario Bros

2009-12-07T04:43:00.001-08:00

New items include the propeller suit, which will shoot players high into the sky with just a shake of the Wii Remote and Mario's new ability to transform into Penguin Mario.

New Super Mario Bros. Wii offers a combination of cooperation and competition. Players can pick each other up to save them from danger or toss them into it.

$39.99 at amazon.com

Mario, Luigi and two Toads are all playable characters, while many others from the Mushroom Kingdom make appearances throughout the game. Players can also ride different Yoshi characters and use their tongues as weapons.

Mirro/Foley 3.5 Quart Food Mill

2009-12-07T04:26:00.000-08:00

I have one of these which I inherited from my mother. I love it! It is fantastic whenever I need to strain something lumpy, whether it is gravy for the turkey or apples for sauce. A wonderful gift for the cooker in the family.

$32.83 at amazon.com

Sterling Silver Celtic Knot Blue Topaz Hook Earrings

2009-12-05T15:33:00.000-08:00

The blue topaz really sets off these stunning earrings. What a lovely gift they would make!

$14.99 at amazon.com

Sterling Silver Marcasite And Garnet-Colored Glass Teardrop Earrings

2009-12-02T15:29:00.000-08:00

These earrings are beautiful and not as heavy as one would think looking at the picture. They are very detailed and elegant. Not an ordinary pair of earrings.

$39.00 at amazon.com

Axis & Allies 1942

2009-12-01T16:39:00.000-08:00

Axis and Allies is the ultimate strategy board game. You basically reenact WWII on a table but with less war crimes. The game is similar to Risk but is much more complicated and much more awesome.

Two to five players represent a different world power (America, Russia, and Brittain for the Allies and Germany and Japan for the Axis) and form two teams. These two teams strategize over how to beat the other team and overtake the world.

$23.02 at amazon.com

The game begins in 1941, just before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, but it ends whenever one team wins (the rules to winning are complicated and can be found in the rule book). It follows history pretty well at the start of the game; Germany is the strongest in terms of sheer fighting power, America has the most money, and it sucks to be Russia.

This game is not for the simple-minded, it takes concentration, skill, and a basic knowledge of military strategy. It also lasts about as long as WWII. I recommend playing Axis and Allies with the veterans of the family.

Sterling Silver Celtic Design Oval Dangle Earrings

2009-12-01T03:20:00.000-08:00

A great gift idea for that special woman. High quality and well packaged, these earrings can be worn with jeans or, when dressed up, for a nice occasion.

$17.99 at amazon.com

Blokus Classics Game

2009-11-29T00:30:00.000-08:00

Blokus is a board game that is beginning to find a home at Family Game Nights. The game is designed for two to four players, but is at its best when four players are at the table.

The concept is simple. Think "Competive Tetris." All players begin the game with the same number of "pieces" or "shapes" that must be placed on the board. Players commence by placing a tile in their personal corner. From there, players alternate turns and attempt to carve out a territory for themselves by strategically placing tiles, which are only allowed to touch at the corners.

While the game starts out slow, the early moves lay the framework of each player's strategy. Some players choose to lay odd shapes first, some choose to spread only to their left or right, some choose to build close to home. No matter what strategy is employed, players will never experience the same game twice. Players change, strategies evolve, and games only take about 15-20 minutes.

$21.14 at amazon.com

Bottom line: it's a thinking game, and oddly addicting given its simplicity. It's not a flash-in-the-pan game either; Blokus has received numerous accolades: Best Game - The Brain Sports Foundation of Japan (2005); Toy of the Year - Independent Toy Specialist (2004); and 24 other awards since it was released in 2000.

Grab three friends and give this one a shot on game night; you'll work parts of your brain you haven't activated since you sold your Gameboy.

HP J3680 Officejet All-in-One Printer

2009-11-28T07:57:00.000-08:00

This isn't just a regular printer. Its a printer, as well as a scanner, fax machine, and copier. It is a great price for an all-in-one and the setup is very easy.

It comes with HP21 (black) and HP22 (colored) ink. Once it was set up in about 5-10 minutes, i tried it out. The copies were fantastic, and the ink was just superb. It looked like it came from a Kinko’s. Everyone has different needs and this printer is recommended for anyone who wants the most for their money, and will print, copy, fax, and scan.

$48.66 at amazon.com

The Ladybug Game

2009-11-27T09:46:00.000-08:00

This game is amazingly simple, grabbing the attention of children ages 3 to 10 quite easily. As a ladybug stranded far from home, you have to collect aphids, ten to be exact, to pay your way past the lazy ants and make your way back to the rose garden, so you may bask once again in the sun and enjoy your day.

The pitfalls - as you play and gain aphids you can loose aphids, either buy the spaces you land on or the cards you pick. The cards that signify your turn can grant you aphids, take them away, move you spaces forward and back, give you a break from the Praying Mantis who will toss you back to the start if you land on his square, and even advance you another card.

All and all the game moves rather quickly as long as you don't loose too many aphids. (There is a mercy circle by the ants where you can bulk up on aphids if need be.) It keeps a child's attention and teaches them to add and subtract as well. The cards and the spaces on the board are marked with the numbers signifying the spaces or aphids as well as pictures so children can match them up easily.

$10.26 at amazon.com

Rarely can one find a game that captures the attention span of a 3 year old long enough to complete the game. It's also a game that can be tolerated well by older siblings and relatives. And, believe it or not, this game was developed by a young girl as a project for school. Kids know kids because this one's a winner.

Catch Phrase

2009-11-25T04:43:00.000-08:00

Catch phrase is the fast pass game of a some-what version of Pyramid. Instead of categories like foods that begin with "Q" there are no categories! You have no idea of the word coming next.

You're in teams of two and you can have 4 people playing. You alternate the reader and the guesser each time its your teams turn. It goes you (player 1), other team (player 2), your team (player 3), other team (player 4), then back to you and it's all repeated until the buzzer goes off.

$19.99 at amazon.com

Then, the team of the person still holding the object that gives you the clue loses and the other team advances a space on the board. When a team wins 7 times, they win the whole game. Some of the words are hilarious and when people act it out it's even funnier! Have a blast every time you play this hilarious game that's fun for everyone!

KitchenAid Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixers

2009-11-23T05:03:00.001-08:00

A reliable machine that can get a daily workout in your kitchen. It is heavy and metal and the perfect gift for the serious cook on your holiday gift list.

$349.88 at amazon.com

Monopoly

2009-11-23T04:34:00.000-08:00

An old traditional standby, Monopoly is a great game for the family.

Monopoly is a great way to teach the kids about money and banking. Your child will love he fact that he/she can actually be in control of their own money. This game is so fun that everyone would want to play and learn. You get to invest in mortgages and all types of areas. My favorite part is passing GO so I can collect two hundred dollars. I hope that I can play it with my son when he get older.

$9.71 at amazon.com

This game is great and I recommend that all parents go buy it if you have not already, so that when you are rained in or you just want to have a fun family day, you can enjoy the works of monopoly.

Peanut Brittle

2009-11-22T10:12:00.000-08:00

What a great gift for your candy loving friends. And the price is right!

$3.99 at amazon.com

Lexmark X4875 Wireless Professional All-In-One Inkjet Printer

2009-11-22T04:47:00.001-08:00

This Lexmark X4875 All-In-One has two sided printing, photo printing, Wireless access, USB port retrieval as well as copying & scanning.

You can print from anywhere with the WIFI feature. You can also connect it to other computers in the house for a printing network!

$141.65 at amazon.com

The USB in front is a nice feature. You can print directly from a flash drive. This all in one is fast and the quality of the copies, scans and photos are very professional looking.

The scanner can scan magazines, reports, photos, thick books, etc. The copy is high quality and it's easy to do. The Lexmark Productivity Studio is great to create projects for school, make cards or just have some fun.

Thomas and Friends Tracks and Trestles

2009-11-19T08:27:00.000-08:00

This Thomas game is for ages 4 to 7, and can be played with 2 to 6 players. There is a game board, 6 tokens, 6 token bases, a spinner , and rules. The six pieces are of Thomas and his friends.

You play the game by riding the rails up and down, over and under, while trying to get your piece to the engine shed. The Troublesome trucks are there to stop you from reaching the shed.

The game is very good for the ages it suggest, and it helps with visual and matching skills. Interaction with the child and family member who plays this game is fun to watch. Kids know all about Thomas and know just what and how to play the game.

The board is very colorful and has good pictures of Thomas and his Friends and track layout to the shed. Fun Fun Fun!!

$15.99 at amazon.com

Magellan RoadMate 1470 4.7-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator

2009-11-19T06:41:00.000-08:00

This unit has a nice 4.7" widescreen display. It has many features, including an AAA TourBook, which gives ratings and descriptions of AAA approved locations, a OneTouch favorites menu which allows you to have easy access to your bookmarks and favorites, and a highway lane assist, which ensures that you will choose the correct lane before your next interchange.

The volume can be turned up fairly loudly if you have road noises to overcome. It includes preloaded maps of the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. There is multi-destination routing, AAA Member Roadside Assistance, millions of points of interest, QuickSpell with Smart City search, and Traffic Link compatability.

This will make a great gift for anyone who is often on the road.

$111.99 at amazon.com

GPX KAROKE WITH BLACK AND WHITE MONITOR

2009-11-18T11:34:00.000-08:00

Got an Elvis impersonator in your family...or just someone who loves to sing and have fun?

This machine would be a lot of fun at a party. It features a 5 inch black and white monitor and auto voice control.

Other features of this unit are: CD+G, CD, CD-R Player, auto voice control, omni-directional microphone, full-range speaker with dual high-frequency speakers, MP3 ready, RCA stereo/composite video input and output, adjustable controls for master volume, mic 1 volume, mic 2 volume, mic/music balance, auto voice control and echo effect, 2-digit LED display with multiple LED indicators, headphone jack, A/V cable and AC power cord.

$34.81 at amazon.com

Professional Mechanic's Tool Set - 136pc

2009-11-18T09:27:00.000-08:00

Need a gift for someone who is a mechanic, or someone who just loves to tinker?

This set has a lifetime warranty and comes in a sturdy heavy plastic case that has a handle to make it easy for transporting. This set has a nice assortment of well made tools, all carrying that lifetime warranty.

$68.50 at amazon.com

Olympus FE-46 12MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD

2009-11-18T06:24:00.000-08:00

The pros of this camera: twenty shooting modes, including portrait, self portrait, night scenes, fireworks, candles, indoor, cuisine and pet. It also has a macro feature that allows you to really zoom in. Plus, it has a magic filter setup that allows you to take photos with special effects. It also takes video. Another nice feature, a three year warranty.

Only $83.95 at amazon.com

Food Gift Basket

2009-11-17T04:50:00.000-08:00

Shipping is free on this great gift basket. Reviewers on Amazon.com loved it. Delivered quickly, with beautiful presentation and quality products. Need to send off a holiday basket to someone? Here's the answer.

$39.95 at amazon.com

Nursing Cover

2009-11-15T15:02:00.001-08:00

Got a new mom (or new mom-to-be) on your holiday gift list. What could be better than a FREE nursing cover.

Check out this post over at Best Baby Clothes Blog.

Yes, you've got to pay shipping and handling but they look like real nice covers for a total cost of only $8.95.

Fruitcake From Trappist Abbey

2009-11-14T05:36:00.000-08:00

To quote a review on amazon.com "Don't bother unless you enjoy dark, rich, flavorful moist fruitcake!" A great idea, and a great price, for holiday gift giving.

$14.99 at amazon.com

Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Pipsqueek

2009-11-13T14:42:00.000-08:00

Got a collector on your holiday gift list? This is the top selling item at Amazon under Toys. The Zhu Zhu pets are now the hottest toys and collectors are grabbing them up. Don't let your favorite collector miss out on this hot new craze.

$12.92 at amazon.com

Diamond Necklaces

2009-11-13T05:14:00.000-08:00

Looking for that really special gift? Check out diamond necklaces at Lauren Klein for a wide range of designs.

And not only will you find a great range of designs, but you'll also find great prices. You can even search the site by pricing and find a huge selection of items that will be right within your budget.

14k Yellow Gold 6.5-7mm Freshwater Cultured Pearl Stud Earrings

2009-11-12T14:36:00.000-08:00

Looking for a great gift idea for a young girl or teen? Then check out these beautiful freshwater cultured pearls. Reviewers on amazon.com love their beauty and quality at a fantastic price.

only $25.00 at amazon.com

Portmeirion A Christmas Story Oval Platter-Yule Log

2009-11-06T07:02:00.000-08:00

This is the latest edition to the collection of Christmas dinnerware by Portmeirion. This piece is called the Yule Log Platter and is part of the accessories collection.

If you know someone who is a collector of these dishes (or any dishes) this is a very important piece because it has a very important part of the story printed on it. The words printed on this platter are "Now, Dasher! now, Dancer now Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! on, Cupid! on, Donder and Blitzen!"

$31.20 at amazon.com

The platter has the same trim around the sides with a green border and holly leaves as the rest of the set and features Santa flying through the night sky in a sleigh full of toys and being pulled by his reindeer. The background on this plate has a beautiful blue night sky instead of the more common white backgrounds that appear on some of the other pieces. The platter is 16 inches log so it will accommodate a good size yule log and makes a great cookie of cheese tray as well.

L'Occitane Solid Perfume

2009-11-04T07:47:00.000-08:00

What a great gift idea for your frequent traveler. Solid perfume, made by L'Occitane, can be taken right onto a plane. No liquid to worry about. Just a little on the wrists, back of the ears, and in a matter of seconds you’ll get the fragrance.

The image displayed is only one of several fragrances available from L'Occitane. It is an alcohol-free solid perfume, easy to keep handy for fragrant touch-ups throughout the day.

All fragrances are available through amazon.com: $9.00

Rebates On Your Holiday Online Shopping

2009-11-01T05:19:00.001-08:00

Big Crumbs has been around for a couple of years and I can't believe more people don't know about it.

When you shop, online, through the Big Crumbs links, you get rebates....think of all the money you can save on your holiday shopping.

And these are MAJOR retailers like Target and online stores like Buy.com. Click the link, then click Shop and take a look at the HUGE list of stores.

Ready to do your holiday shopping? Sign up at Big Crumbs and get rebates on all of your purchases.

Thermaltake I-xoft R15ON01 Notebook Cooling Pad

2009-10-30T05:29:00.000-07:00

This is a remarkable product. Lab tests showed that after 90 minutes under a particular laptop the I-xoft had a temperature of 97 degrees, much less than when the laptop was placed on a wood desk.

This pad is 12 x 14 inches, and can be used under laptops that are up to 17 inches wide. It weights about 1 pound, 6 oz. The height is less than an inch, so it doesn’t change the way the keyboard feels under your hands.

$29.95 at buy.com

There is no power required. It is a quilted pad that contains sodium sulfate decahydrate, a heatsinking material. The pad looks like black cloth bubble wrap on the top. The bubbles feel crunchy, as if they were filled with small beads of ground glass. The material inside softens when it warms and disperses heat out the sides of the pad.

This would make a great gift for anyone who likes to place their laptop on their laps.

Lava Heavy Duty Hand Cleaner with Moisturizers

2009-10-27T04:40:00.000-07:00

Looking for a great stocking stuffer for that hard working man in your life? Lava bar soap has been a standard for heavy-duty hand cleaning for decades. And now moisturizer has added to make it less drying.

$4.27 at amazon.com

Lava soap is a hand soap with pumice, for heavy-duty hand washing, and has been manufactured since 1893! Lava would do the trick and clean them up well. However, the trade off was that it was very abrasive and drying to the skin.

Now the company has added moisturizers to the bar to keep your hands soft. Plus Lava Bar is made from bio-renewable resources.

L'Occitane Aromachologie Relaxing Pillow Mist

2009-10-25T07:35:00.000-07:00

Looking for a really unusual gift? You've found it with L'Occitane Aromachologie Relaxing Pillow Mist. This elegant bottle contains 100% natural essential oils (lavender, tea tree and geranium) with softening lime blossom extract.

These three main essences are ingredients used in aromatherapy. Having trouble falling asleep? Stressful times? Just spray a little bit onto your pillow before going to bed and enjoy the relaxing fragrances.

$20.00 at amazon.com

Canon CanonScan 8800F Flatbed Scanner

2009-10-24T04:18:00.000-07:00

If you need to scan a lot of images and are frustrated with scanners you've used in the past, then the 8800F is for you.

This is a flatbed scanner that handles documents up to 8.5 x 11 or A4 size (international). As is becoming increasingly common the manual is only available on-line, but you are provided with a short “Quick Start Guide.” This one actually has enough information to get the scanner running with no problems. Connection to the computer is via USB port (cable provided). There is a 2-piece power cord which will allow about 8 feet of distance to an outlet.

$174.87 at buy.com

There are three film guides provided. These allow you to scan, in addition to documents, 35 mm slides, negative strips, and large format (old 120 size) film negatives. To use these you snap out a backing piece on the scanner lid, and snap one of the guides onto the flatbed.

This scanner comes bundled with software and features that make it very easy to use. It has customizable settings that can be saved as custom scan settings. The 8800F scanner has many great capabilities.

Bliss Softening Socks

2009-10-20T09:07:00.000-07:00

If you have cracked heels and dry feet, or know someone who does, check out Bliss softening socks. It may sound crazy how socks could be used as a cure for this. But these socks have a self-activating gel lining that is built into the socks and delivers concentrated doses of olive oil, jojoba seed oil, grape seed oil, and vitamin E for superior hydration.

$48.00 at amazon.com

In a matter of days you'll began to see results. Just wear them for 20 minutes a day. With proper care, they will last for about 50 uses. For those suffering from cracked heels through dry winters, these socks are miraculous!

Safety 1st Sound N' Lights Activity Walker

2009-10-17T08:48:00.000-07:00

This walker is brightly colored. It has three height adjustments and comes with 5 toys that have 12 songs and lights.

This walker folds easily and is easy to transport in the car. Great for visits to grandma's house.

$35.99 at amazon.com

There are a lot of safety features built into the walker. The base is very wide, making it very stable. The wide base also helps keep things out of the reach of little hands.

What a great first Christmas present for the new infant in your family

Baby Einstein Gift Pack Volume 1

2009-10-15T16:20:00.000-07:00

The DVD collection offered by the Baby Einstein company makes a wonderful gift to a family with a new child.

The images are brightly colored and slow moving and they include puppets, toys, animals and babies. The background music is classical, soothing and familiar. An infant will find the images fascinating and a toddler could learn something new every day.

$52.49 at amazon.com

Phillips SHN2500: Active Noise Canceling Earbuds

2009-10-12T04:06:00.000-07:00

For anyone annoyed by noise when traveling, these Noise Cancelling In Ear Headphones make a great gift. Now you can listen to music, or watch a movie, without hearing the loud people behind you, the kids screaming a few aisles over, or even, for that matter, the person sitting right next to you.

$17.95 at amazon.com

These headphones advertise a reduction of external noise by 70% and are highly recommend for anyone that is bothered by in flight noise.

Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10

2009-10-10T03:51:00.000-07:00

Lone Survivor: "The Eye Witness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of Seal Team 10" is a spectacular read. Not only does Lutttrell tell you about the mission, he gives his account of what this war is about. Reading this book will give you insight on what it takes to become a Navy SEAL. You will also learn things you may not know about Afghanistan: the people and their differences. The descriptive nature of the book puts many things in perspective.

This book is well written, intense, and has all the qualities a bestseller should have.

$8.99 at amazon.com

Review: The Photography Book

2009-10-07T02:13:00.000-07:00

The content in this book is varied, ranging from war photographs to celebrity pop portraits. There are black and white photos, color photos and some printed in sepia. And many of the photos are printed using different processes such as gelatin silver, platinum, C-type, bromide, photogravure and oil print.

$19.77 at Amazon

The book is organized in alphabetical order according to photographer name. It is a very straight-forward, comprehensive yet concise, art reference book that would be perfect for any art and/or photo enthusiast.

Review: Sony Cybershot DSCT300/B

2009-09-30T04:35:00.000-07:00

If you need a point and shoot camera with intelligent functions to help reduce the risk of bad photos, then the T300 is the camera for you.

Great features about this camera are: its slim body, the automacro features, and the 3.5-inch touch screen Clear Photo LCD. It is nice and wide and makes it easy to review all the photos.

$399.99 at amazon.com

A neat feature of this camera is the built in music which can be used as background for a slide show when the camera is hooked up to a TV. This is really good entertainment after a vacation or wedding or any special occasion.

Review: Panasonic SR-G10G 450-Watt 5-1/2-Cup Rice Cooker and Steamer

2009-09-23T04:29:00.000-07:00

In Asian homes rice cooker is a must. It can cook rice for lunch and dinner and porridge for breakfast. It has keep warm function which can keep rice or porridge warm.

$32.40 at amazon.com

Review: Sony BDP-S300 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player

2009-09-20T04:38:00.000-07:00

It was my husband's idea to get this Blu-ray disc player, I was perfectly happy with the DVD player we had and I didn't want to spend the money. But I must admit that this is one dandy player, and Blu-ray discs are absolutely great to watch. Phenomenal color and picture quality.

The Sony BDP-S300 Blu-ray Disc Player is a nice unit. The remote accesses all of the features of the unit, and it's even a nice-looking piece of equipment. Some of the features include a parental control option, Bravia Theater Sync, and 24p True Cinema.

Available at amazon.com: $249.99

You can change your picture to one of four different formats: wide zoom, full, normal and zoom. You can also change the picture to a cinema quality, which mimics the way the picture would look in an actual theater. You can also play regular DVDs (not Blu-ray) in this player, and they will look even better than usual. It is an all-around great unit, and I'm glad that we purchased it. If you want an experience in viewing pleasure that is one step up from regular DVDs, you must try the Sony BDP-S300 Blu-ray Disc Player. I don't think you will be disappointed.

Escada Pacific Paradise by Escada for Women Eau de Toilette Spray

2009-09-17T02:50:00.000-07:00

This makes for a beautiful gift. The bottle is in the shape of a rounded column. In the center is a heart with outlines surrounding it and the colors of the glass, the cerulean blue and the pink, are so very tropical. When spritzed on, it makes one wonder.... am I on Bora Bora today or Hawaii or Tahiti?

From $22.94 at buy.com

The eau de toilette has a lovely exotic tropical fruit scent. Picture yourself lying out on a beach with the most delicious iced cocktail, wearing a lei with sweet smelling flowers around your neck. That is what it smells like! These are the notes of the perfume: kaffir lime, dried victoria apple, coconut sorbet, physalis fruit, sugar candy, banana flower, Hawaiian salt blossom, sandalwood, powdery musk, and amber crystals, which is quite an alluring and complex combination of scents. The perfume starts off very intense when it is first sprayed on but then settles into a more low-key sweetness.

Review: Kodak EasyShare Z1485 14MP Digital Camera

2009-09-12T04:15:00.000-07:00

The Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS is a dandy little camera. I have mine in pink but it also comes in blue. This camera is very user-friendly and takes great shots.

This camera is 14 megapixels, has 5x zoom and takes photos in HD. The camera comes with a wrist strap, user guide with software, battery, USB cable, and plastic insert for use in Kodak docking systems (sold separately).

Available from Amazon.com: $145.00

This camera takes great pictures, has fairly decent video capability, and is really easy to use. It has a self timer, program and manual modes, wide angle and telephoto buttons, and a built-in help system (this is a neat feature). This camera is recommend it to anyone looking for a user-friendly compact camera.

Scarves - Handmade - All Natural

2009-09-08T06:55:00.000-07:00

Winter will be here way too soon. And along with winter comes the holidays and chasing down gift ideas for friends and family.

Found a great site where you can do all of your holiday shopping.

The site is Made From Cotton and Wool. All of the items on the site are handcrafted from renewable resources. And what I love about the site is that all prices include shipping. No surprises when you get the last page of the order form.

Nature's Nook, New York

2009-09-05T05:26:00.000-07:00

My daughter has a new business. It is called Nature's Nook, New York and right now it is just an online store. Well, not totally as she also has been doing holiday craft shows in the Fall. Her goal is to actually open a storefront selling items that are all natural and all handcrafted.

Right now she is working on some unique wedding favors. A very good friend of hers is getting married on Halloween. She asked my daughter to make pumpkin scented candles for favors for the guests.

If you are looking for some special unique gift, check out Nature's Nook, New York. Order something already made or email my daughter to discuss a custom order.