Christmas Holiday Articles

YouBar: Customizable Goodie Company Introduces Create Your Own Cookies!

by Beth Graddon-Hodgson

I wrote about YouBar a while back to introduce this innovative healthy food company that allows people to create their own delicious and nutritious treats, including customizable protein bars and shakes. You really can't beat a company that lets you create your own products. Now, they've introduced something else to their line...and it's mouth-watering!

eBook Plus! Exciting Android Alex™ Revolutionizes eReading Experience

by Must Love Gadgets

The ultimate e-gadget for geeks young and old is just around the corner. It's the first Google Android-based e-book with full browser capability and a Duet Navigator™, a dual screen display that "holds" text on one screen and related hyperlinked material on the second. Designed by Spring Design and called simply Alex, it's sure to be a hit with research, educational, and entertainment markets.

Razor “A” Kick Scooter Slices Into The Christmas Season

by The Toymaster

Kids don’t really like walking, but it’s a bad idea to let a ten year old behind the wheel. Even bikes are phasing out of popularity, but Scooter company Razor has come up with a fun and portable way for kids to get from point A to point B.

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10 Bizarre Christmas Party Costumes from Japan

by Steve Levenstein

If you haven't been asked to join in any reindeer games, get your antlers to Japan where the Christmas costumes are unlike any those found anywhere else. Check out ten of Japan's oddest seasonal costumes and accessories, offered by the fine folks at Village Vanguard in the spirit of “St. Christmas”... whoever or whatever that is.

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InventorSpot's Top Ten iPad Kickstands You Can't Find At The Apple Store

by Ron Callari

OK, so, you've made the big investment. You've depleted your savings account or cashed in on one of your 401Ks to purchase your very own iPad. And while you like the idea of holding your coveted device in your hot little mits, it would be nice at times to go hands-free. However, if the thought of investing one more cent in accessories is causing you heart palpitations, InventorSpot has sought out some inventive new ideas for making make-shift kickstands - almost free of charge.

Aquadoodle Classic Mat A Draws Kids In Again And Again

by The Toymaster

As Christmas rapidly approaches, parents are seeking the perfect gift for their young children - preferably one that won't damage the house or dye the dog purple. Say hello to the classic Aquadoodle mat.

2010 Video Game Roundup - Top 5 Must-haves For Christmas

by Doug Bonderud

The 2010 Christmas season is fast approaching, bringing with it some of the most sought-after video game titles of the year. Here are five can't miss choices for gamers.

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8 Philips Products Receive 2010 Industrial Design Awards

by Toby

This year, six of Philips' eight Good Industrial Designs just happen to make great holiday gifts, if they can be found for sale. Most of them are so new, that they haven't reached all of Philips many markets. But if you know an infant, a mother, an elderly person, someone who loves to cook, watch TV, or needs motivation to exercise, you'll find a new gift here.

A Unique Espresso Set For The Host/Hostess On Your List

by Kim Patterson

If you are looking for a cool holiday gift for the ultimate host/hostess on your shopping list then the Espresso Set by Fellina Sok-Cham may do the trick. This unique serving piece started out as a student design contest entry – it was a winner.

The Grinch Christmas Bingo Game

by Jace Shoemaker-...

It's never too early to think about Christmas. That lovable Grinch is at it again. The Grinch Christmas Bingo Game is sure to bring a smile to the biggest of scrooges next Christmas.

Design That Thinks Ahead: The 24 Port USB Monster Hub!

by Toby

How many times have you had to disconnect one USB gadget so you could replace it with another in the most convenient port or hub on your desk? And when you want to use the first again, you can't find it! Like the Quirky Pivot Power Strip, the 24 Port USB Monster Hub provides a valuable industrial design solution to office disorganization.

Not Baking Soda, BACON SODA!

by Toby

The bacon trend is still thriving! Jones Soda, possibly the world's most successful clever soda company, is out with Bacon Soda for the Christmas season and the Christmas gift carton is now available. But it's not just about the Bacon Soda...

Fir Real: Free Christmas Trees from IKEA Japan

Economy & Ecology Go Hand in Hand at IKEA Japan this Christmas

by Steve Levenstein

IKEA Japan's "Free Tree" offer is an economical (and ecological) way for store shoppers to celebrate the season with a real Christmas tree. That's one Swede deal!

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5 Fun Eco-Dining Accessories to Keep Holiday Dinner Guests Tension-Free

by Gloria Campos

It's that time of year again. You can feel the tension weighing everyone down. All you want to do is serve a great meal and keep the peace between the people you love. Help alleviate the tension with the 5 cool eco-dining distractions I have listed below.

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Wholesome Tummies: Healthy Bagged Lunch Service That Gives Moms a Break

by Beth Graddon-Hodgson

Moms are among the hardest working people on the planet, and I'm only talking about the ones who parent full-time, not to mention those that juggle other responsibilities, like careers at the same time! This holiday season, give a mom in your life a break from one of her daily parenting duties - lunch making, by supplying her with a service that delivers healthy meals to her kids at school!

New Social Media Seasonal Holiday Created By Groupon

by Ron Callari

As one of the first and most popular social buying sites, Groupon differentiates itself once again from its competitors by establishing its own holiday. The fact that it begins on the Monday prior to Thanksgiving and continues through Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa might smack a bit like overt commercialism, but with deals up to 90 percent off, I think a lot of seasonal shoppers are going to be celebrating "Grouponicus" this holiday season.

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ETree Floor Lamp is Way Cooler Than Traditional Christmas Trees

by Sarah O

‘Tis the season for decorating the home with a tree of one kind or another, so why not ditch the traditional Balsam Fir and go with something a bit more modern? Forget the pine tree and instead surprise your family and friends by bringing home this extraordinary new ETree floor lamp...
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by Fashion Finds

With hockey season and the holidays conveniently coinciding, could there possibly be a better gift than hockey swag for a major fan? Actually, yes, because now there are new, more feminine options available for female hockey fans that are on the market for the first time!

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Social Media Gives To Charity Every Time You Shop For The Holidays

by Ron Callari

Now your holiday shopping will not only bring a smile to the faces of those on your shopping list, it will also be used to donate to worthy causes. This year many of us became acquainted with location-based social networks that add a layer of social media to our mobile devices. This holiday season, four of the LBS applications that allows users to broadcast their location to their followers will also trigger merchants and venues to donate to charities. It's a win-win for all!

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Just In Time To Wrap Your Holiday Gifts, SUCK UK Develops Handy Tape Dispenser

by Toby

What's wrong with re-purposing a tape measure dispenser as a sticky tape dispenser? Nothing at all, the way SUCK UK sees it. And it does seem like consumers will agree.