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Holiday Gifts Under $50
Great Christmas gifts don't have to cost a fortune. Here are a few thoughtful, affordable gifts to keep them warm, entertained, organized, beautiful, and/or amused.
A Perfectly Delicious Gift
Food is always a welcome gift in our book, and it's one we love to give. One of our favorites is the Flying Noodle Gourmet Gifts Pasta Pot Dinner. This gourmet Italian gift basket comes with its own self-pouring pot along with pasta, sauce and other goodies for a complete meal that's ready in no time. Recipients get to enjoy a good meal now and have a great pasta pot for years to come.... more
Don't Mess With Tradition
Everyone in our family gets a special Christmas ornament each year from Mom and Dad. Our Christmas tree is more than just a holiday decoration because it's literally covered with family memories and milestones. Some of our favorites are Waterford Crystal, and although we've tried to take good care of these precious keepsakes, dogs, kids, and one uncoordinated uncle have taken their toll over the years. Thanks to Replacement Ltd., you can find many of... more
It IS a Wonderful Life!
We used to wait every year for the classic movie It's a Wonderful Life to air – it meant the Christmas season was here – but eventually we just had to buy it so we could conjure up the Christmas spirit any time. Now we like to share this holiday film as a gift when we don't have a big budget but want something special to spread the holiday cheer. The classics never go... more
Excalibur Electronics New York Times Touch Screen Sudoku Handheld
For the puzzle lover on your shopping list, give them the gift of puzzles on the go with Excalibur Electronics' New York Times Touch Screen Sudoku Handheld. It holds more than 800 puzzles in four levels of difficulty, and each has been selected by New York Times puzzle master Will Shortz – a name any true puzzle lover will recognize quickly. It has a built-in time for the competitive types and helpful hints for... more
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne
It may not seem to make sense at first, but a nice bottle of champagne is a great choice for a bargain gift. Of course, you can spend as much money on a bottle as some spend on groceries for the month, but you can also get a very good bottle for under $50. That's the case with Veuve Clicquot's Yellow Label Brut Champagne, a gift that's more festive than a bottle of Merlot... more
Mustache Key Holder
As much as we love Lech Walesa and Magnum, P.I., we're not fans of mustaches on actual people. But the mustache as design element - we love it. From pendants to pint glasses to stuffed animals, the mustache is popping up everywhere, including Target. This mustache key holder is a great place to, um, stash your keys, dog leashes, jewelry, or anything else you want to hang on... more
A Colbert Christmas - The Greatest Gift of All!
The best way to ease tension among family members during the holidays is with humor. Now on DVD: A Colbert Christmas - The Greatest Gift of All!, starring Stephen Colbert, "dirty liberals" Elvis Costello and Willie Nelson, and "real American" Toby Keith. The special include Yuletide songs like "There Are Much Worse Things to Believe In" and "Little Dealer Boy," a book-burning video yule log, and 3 alternate endings.
Pat the Husband Book
If you grew up with Pat the Bunny (or read it to your kids), you'll appreciate this new parody book called Pat the Husband. The book is just as interactive as the classic: You can remove the Velcro pants from the husband and put them on the wife, pull a tab to make the husband nod his head in agreement, and more. Wrap this one up with the Porn for Women 2009... more
Clever Underpants for Clever Guys
Welcome to the latest episode of New Adventures in Men's Underwear. In case you haven't been paying attention, women's underwear has kinda peaked with thongs and push-up bras; there isn't much left to do that hasn't already been done. Men's underwear, however, is a different story. For years it was all about white briefs and boxers. Then came solid colors! stripes! boxer briefs! Now it's all about graphics. On the outside you may be Regular... more
Zapi Toothbrush Sanitizer
If you've ever seen the Toothbrush Surprise episode of Mythbusters, you know why it's important to keep your toothbrush clean. The Zapi is a portable sanitizer that uses ultraviolet light to kill 99.9% of the nasty things living among your toothbrush bristles. Using 3 AAA batteries, the Zapi cleans manual and electric toothbrushes in just 6 minutes (you'll know it's done when it stops rocking). Choose from several colors.
