Thursday, December 13, 2012

Collapsible Silicone Lunch Box ($15)

If you know someone who's into being 'green', (not you, Kermit) then this is a great gift idea. Made out of silicone, collapses down when you are done with it, and wait for it, here's the kicker, it has a spork that snaps into the lid. Who doesn't love a spork? While not actually functional as a spoon or a fork, it is still widely loved by all Americans :) Reviews claim that it is not water tight, but good for a sandwich or some leftovers.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Corkatoo ($13)


 Corkatoo. . . . HA! Corkscrew. Cockatoo. Corkatoo. Brilliant. When I one day move into an adult style living establishment, I hope someone gives me this as a house warming gift. Practical, cute, and fun to say.

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Bendable Power Strip ($30)

These days it seems like you can never use all of the power outlets on a power strip because each plug-in is so bulky. This clever power strip bends around so that each ginormous plug has plenty of room to . . . be ginormous. Perfect for your gadget-y friends!

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Scratch-Off Map Poster ($17)

What a Nifty Gift for a traveler! It's a travel size map that you can scratch off the places where you've been. This map includes tips and tricks about different cultures and comes in a travel tube - easy to throw in a backpack and see where you've been. Or you could frame it to remember a trip you've done. What a cool idea!

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Nail Polish Rack ($27)





 Organize all of your nail polish! Feel like you are at the salon in your own home. This takes up no room, you can attach it to a door or wall and lets you see all of your different colors. This holds 90 bottles - holy smokes! This is the best way to display and store your nail polish!

Glass Bowl that looks like a Plastic Bag ($20)

This nifty bowl looks like an open plastic bag, but is actually a hand-blown glass bowl. This would be a unique house-warming gift, or for Christmas! Put a few homemade cookies in it to make it extra special.

Monday, December 10, 2012

Folding Cutting Board / Colander ($10)

Okay, please click the picture to get to Amazon and see all the awesome pictures of what this can do. It's pretty much origami. Fold it into a triangle thing and use as a colander or it makes a nice little ramp to pour whatever you've cut into a bowl or pot. It's like a zillion-in-one.
I hate it when you perfectly dice some carrots and then you go to put them in the salad bowl, frantically herding the pieces with your one spare hand only to have half of your carrot pieces end up on the floor. Ditto for washing things on a cutting board. I try to barricade the pieces with my child-size hands and most pieces end up in the sink. As you can tell, I struggle often and I feel like this cutting board was made just for me. But I won't be greedy, maybe it was made for you, too! Or someone you know!

Scarf Hanger ($8)

Scarves are all the rage right now, and although this thing seems very logical, I doubt very many people have one. Personally I have all my scarves hung over one hanger and when I pull one off, you guessed it, they all fall off. So I guess the current situation is really that my scarves are all on the floor in my closet. This scarf hanger looks fun, practical and would be a great stand-alone gift, or would make be a perfect addition to giving a scarf!

Sunday, December 9, 2012

Wine Aerator ($15)

When the stress of life and school and work consumes me, it is nice to relax with a glass of wine (or four). Alas, it is not in my budget to buy nice bottles of wine, and I would look like a fool trying to find one. "Ahhh, yes, Chateau De Monsier Bijoujou, 1998, great year for grapes." This is how it really goes, "Wow, this Trader Joe wine is $5 and won "Trader Joe's Best Wine" award. I'll take it. Anyway, long story short(er), this wine aerator puts air in the wine somehow using some vacuum action, and also lets you pour easily with no dribbly drips. Reviews claim that this makes good wine great. Sounds good to me. So get one of these to fool all of your house guests and your taste buds . . . .

"Ninja"bread Man Cookie Cutters ($8)

Personally I find cookie cutters very whimsical and fun. Also, who doesn't love cookies? Get a roll of pre-made Pillsbury cookie dough along with these cookie cutters, and voila! You have a unique, fun, and easy gift!