The one product that we literally have on us at all times. Burt’s Bees Original Lip Balm($2) is loaded with ingredients to reduce pain and heal your dry and cracked lips. This natural lip balm is infused with peppermint oil to give you that signature soothing Burt’s burn. There are multiple styles to choose from including Pomegranate, Lifeguard (with SPF), and Honey. DO NOT go with any other flavor or style. stick with the original. Trust us.
The Pocket Shark($7) by Cold Steel is a very unique self defense tool that could prove to be very valuable. The outside appears like any other permanent marker but the walls on the Pocket Shark are four times thicker which makes this a very useful weapon for impact blows. The threaded cap makes sure the top stays on when you need it to. For only seven dollars it’s worth the piece of mind, or at least something cool to show your friends.
TOMS, the famous one for one shoe company that sends a child in need a pair of shoes for every pair that you purchase, has introduced the Barletta Cordones($69). These shoes are incredibly comfy and perfect for any casual setting. Made with a wool upper, soft leather insole, and a durable rubber outsole. These kicks can be worn with or without laces (we’re kinda digging the no laces look). For this holiday season consider getting you and a less fortunate child a pair of shoes.
If space is an issue or you are just looking for smaller, slimmer and combined duty home appliances, you’ve got to check out CompactAppliances.com. They’ve got everything and more from major name brands as well as smaller specialty brands. What’s sweet right now is that they are having a store wide 2009 Holiday Special, which means deep discounts, free shipping, free sales tax and free returns. So no worries if you get that buyers remorse or it just doesn’t work out for you, just send it back hassle free. Works for us.
What says participating in the holidays more than giving a Decoy Gift Box ($23, set of four)? Our favorite fictitious news site, The Onion, has some really awesome decoy boxes. Kleen-Stride boots which are brooms that attach to your shoes, Visor-ganizer is a fanny pack for your hat, USB Toaster, and our favorite of the bunch: iFeast which is an iPod dock on your pet’s food bowls. There are some individual boxes on the site like Coffee Talkies($8) which are dual purpose mugs that also work as walkie talkies. The best part is watching your target open these almost believable gifts. Order ‘em quick so you have enough time to wrap their real, hopefully better gift.
If you’re ever stuck hosting a dinner party and you’re not exactly Top Chef material or a Martha Stewart decorator, then check out Forking Fantastic($14) to help you throw a successful party without the hassle of girly name cards and napkin rings. The book is packed with over 50 recipes that are guaranteed to leave your guests satisfied. The approach of this cookbook is bare minimum. Unpeeled and frozen vegetables are recommended. They keep it simple so you can cook your food and focus on the actual purpose of your dinner party… the party.
Reware Vintage came up with a pretty clever idea to recycle old LPs by turning them into something we can use every day. Record Notebooks($15) are exactly what their title describes. These notebooks are completely handmade and will really up your vintage street cred. There’s quite a nice selection of notebooks to browse through with LPs ranging from Huey Lewis and the News, Black Sabbath, to G.I. Joe.
Buckyballs are small magnetic balls that are extremely powerful. They cling together and allow you to morph and slide them into different shapes and arrangements. Perfect when sitting at your desk and pondering the day. Depending on your IQ, Buckyballs can be used for either mindless creation or sophisticated geometric construction. They even include a nice little case to store them when not on display. This makes a great gift for someone who has everything. Check out this video to see them in action.
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