Christmas Holiday Articles

Breathalyzer Vending Machines: Business Comes Along On time For The Holidays

by Beth Graddon-Hodgson

Right on time for the holiday season is a new, innovative vending machine that's designed to prevent drunk driving. Let's be realistic, in concept it's not entirely new, but its approach to the market is unique!

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Designer Piggy Bank Holds $10,000: Buy Two And Save $20,000

by Toby

A stunningly realistic pig, gilded or polymer coated in hot pink, by a world famous designer, would look smashing on her dark cherry server. She would love it, even be encouraged to shove dollar bills through the cork opening and look forward to saving $10,000....

14 Terrible Christmas Presents For 14 Terrible People

by Jill Harness

We all have horrible people in our lives that we have to buy Christmas presents for -no matter how much we actually hate them. These people can be some of the hardest people to shop for, which is annoying since you don’t really want to buy them something anyway.

We’re here to help with this year’s list of terrible Christmas presents for all the worst kind of people in your life.

PomegranateArt Easily Extracts Those Tasty Seeds

by Kim Patterson

The only problem with pomegranates is getting those stubborn little seeds out of their protective casing without completely ruining your clothes and temporarily staining your skin. PomegranateART is designed to quickly and cleanly remove the seeds from the pomegranate.

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Feeling Hungry? Try These Video-Game Themed Bento Boxes

by Nicholas.Greene

For the uninitiated, Bento is a type of lunch-time meal which consists of rice, meat, and vegetables, the whole array arranged together in a box. It's a fairly traditional dish, often prepared for school and work lunches; it's also available at most restaurants which serve Japanese food. Those mass-produced meals rather pale in comparison to the stuff I'd like to share with you folks today - calling the ordinary stuff downright inadequate wouldn't be much of a stretch.

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10 Helpful Gadgets For Boomer Moms & Grandma

by Boomer Babe

Heck. We all age and, even if we feel young, aging may restrict us physically in doing things we did when we were younger. Arthritis, sore feet, bad knees... one thing or another seems to slow us down after awhile. Fortunately, many gadgets are available that enable us to achieve the same results we did when we were younger... maybe one of these will look like it will help your boomer mom or granny feel groovy again.

Kindle vs Nook & Sony Reader

Kindle vs Nook & Sony e-Reader for the Holidays

by Ron Callari

Sony, in its latest attempt to compete head-on with Amazon's Kindle's and Barnes & Noble's Nook success is attempting to open a storefront online of its own. In spite of a previous failure at a similar venture back in 2005, is Sony ready for a comeback?And if not, does Amazon's Kindle or Barnes & Noble's Nook win in this year's Holiday Sweepstakes?

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How LEDs Light Up Your Life in Ways You Never Imagined

by Gadgetry Inc

So you might have taken one look at the title and went, "LED lights? What does that have to do with me?" Well, if you're well aware of what it can do and what people around you have been doing with it, then you'll agree that it has a lot to do with you.

9 Baby Toys To Light Up Their Little Eyes This Holiday Season

by Kim Patterson

So, it’s that time of year again – time to start thinking about what gifts you are going to give the special people in your life. If you have a baby on your list of people to buy for then you may be wondering what toys will put a smile on that drooly little mouth. Here is a countdown of new finds and ever-popular classics to get you started.

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13 Strange and Bizarre Gifts For The Weirdos In Your Life

by Jill Harness

Know someone hard to shop for? Are you sick of looking for something they'll actually like? Why not try something sure to confuse them instead? These strange goodies will be great ways to throw off the preconcieved gift ideas people already expect from you.

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Dinosaur Action Figures + Online Play = Xtractaurs

by John P. Barker

In a world gone mad, children will be able to genetically manipulate and control dinosaurs. Thankfully, that's not happened yet. Until that fateful day, Xtractaurs will entertain your kids without any threat of being eaten by a T-rex.

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10 Fun Gifts For Dog And Cat Lovers

by Lady Bee

Nearly every adoring cat or dog parent likes getting gifts that acknowledge their love for their furry "child." Just think about how many dog t-shirts you've seen on people, and how many cat lovers hang the thoughts of "philosophical cats" on the walls of their homes. Here are 10 gifts that show you remember a dog or cat lover!

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Gifts For Moms Who Love The Rare And Exotic

by Boomer Babe

Oooh, your Mom will love these exotic treats, especially if she's a coffee and/or tea drinker. They are very rare brews and, for the first time, they are available to order on-line!

Music-Infused Earmuffs Make a Great Gift or Stocking Stuffer

by Chris Weiss

Keep your ears warm and full of tunes this holiday season.

Plush Puffs Add Something Special To Your Hot Cocoa - Maple Bacon Anyone?

by Kim Patterson

Hot chocolate is a winter staple and having it without marshmallows is practically sacrilegious. During the holidays it can be nice to kick things up a bit though and one thing you may want to try is gourmet flavored marshmallows. Plush Puffs is a line of gourmet marshmallows that come in some unusual flavours.

5 Sustainable Tables For Eating, Drinking, Growing, Coloring and “Communicating” During The Holidays

by Gloria Campos

Whether we want to admit it or not we eat a lot during the winter holidays so other than the kitchen counters, tables also become a place of gathering, socializing and eating. Show your guests how much you appreciate them eating at your home with unique tables like the ones below.

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The DVD Stereo Luxury Bathtub From Baden Bath

by Toby

Do you know someone who loves to soak for hours in a hot bathtub? If you do, I think I've found the gift that keeps on giving...

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Geekiest Gifts For The Holidays: ThinkGeek’s 5 Dorkiest Fashion Accessories!

by Fashion Finds

ThinkGeek is known for compiling some of the geekiest items available on the market, and their clothing accessories don't fall flat. For the nerd in your life, shop at ThinkGeek this holiday season and you'll find a selection of accessories that you certainly won't find on the runways in Paris; but they are sure to make every geek or closest geek squeal and snort with excitement!

Scrabble Flash Rearranges The Concept For A Fresh New Game

by The Toymaster

From the makers of the classic Scrabble game comes Scrabble Flash, a new electronic twist on a old favorite.

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12 Fun And Memorable Holiday Gifts Between $4 and $40

by Toby

Even in lean financial times, when some of us are iffy about our jobs, our homes, and our savings... the holidays are still pressing. What small but meaningful gift can you buy for your best friend, your brother, the baby-sitter...?