Christmas Holiday Articles

The Gift Of Arthritis Relief: Gloves Eliminate Arthritis Pain In Hands

by Fashion Finds

Sometimes the coolest innovations in fashion have nothing to do with style. Those that can improve the health and lives of others are especially notable, and this is one accessory that could make a difference for those with arthritis.

This Robot Vacuum Cleaner Has A Roving Eye

by Boomer Babe

When you get old, you should not have to vacuum. You read that here first. So someone invented a Laser Guided Robotic Vacuum for us boomers and other folks who would rather be doing anything else but vacuuming. Even if you had a maid, she wouldn't vacuum this good for, although the robot moves around a lot like a human, its laser vision is better than ours.

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Mobile Social Media Competes With Facebook For Photo-Snappin' Check-in Crowd

by Ron Callari

With a user base of less than 1 percent of Facebook, Foursquare hasn't really seemed like much of a competitor for the monolithic social network that is currently scaling past a half billion followers. However, in just surpassing 5 million users, the location-based social network has increased its base by ten-fold in just 9 months. Why? Because mobility is now a major factor in how folks want to access their social networks.

13 Perfect Gifts For 13 Types Of Mother-In-Laws

by Boomer Babe

... A headache means she has brain cancer and a cut on her finger means she's a hemophiliac. No, not a hemophiliac; a hypochondriac. What's the perfect gift?

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Let It Snow...Or Not: With The Year Round Sled It Doesn't Matter

by Kim Patterson

Maybe you have been promising your kids a day of sledding fun as soon as it snows, but the white stuff just hasn’t cooperated yet. Maybe you live somewhere that just doesn’t get any snow, but your kids have always wished that they could go sledding. The Year Round Sled is perfect for such circumstances.

Solar Power Helps Lessen Tree Lot Carbon Footprint During the Holidays

by Gloria Campos

In San Diego, Stellar Solar is coming up with innovative ways to use their solar powered products during the holidays. This year they are powering the world's first solar powered Christmas tree lots. Contradicting idea? Maybe.

Spending Big Bucks On The Zhu Zhu Pet Hamster -- And It's Just A TOY!

by Lady Bee

Supposedly the hottest toy for Christmas will be the Zhu Zhu Pet Hamsters. Get them now if you want them, or you'll end up in the dog house like my family did the year we couldn't find a Cabbage Patch Doll for the kids' Christmas. Zhu Zhu Pet Hamsters are cuter than the Cabbage Patch Doll, but you're going to end up in the poor house if you buy them.

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The 2010 Gadget Giftening Part 7 - Record Your World With The Archos Jukebox

by Doug Bonderud

The jukebox has come a long way since the Happy Days of Fonzie smacking it around to make it work, and Jukeboxes in restaurants have all but disappeared. Fortunately, if you're looking to record some music this holiday, capture the spirit of the season or show your relatives what they really sound like when they're fighting, the Arhcos 20GB USB Jukebox might just be for you.

Festivus,The Holiday For The Rest Of Us!

by Ron Callari

In addition to Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, there are other celebrations that are honored during the holiday season.The Winter Solstice occurs on December 21 each year in the Northern Hemisphere. But what about that other holiday gaining in popularity called "Festivus."

Old Crayons? More Like Awesome New Crayola Crayons!

by The Toymaster

From Crayola, maker all things coloring comes the Crayola Crayon Maker, a way to create crazy new color combinations from discarded crayon bits.

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Social Media Twins Seek Greater Fortunes From Facebook Coffers Graphically

by Ron Callari

The Ivy League twins who accused Mark Zuckerberg of stealing the idea for Facebook at Harvard back in 2004 have reengaged their legal battle with him on the heels of an award-winning movie, an unauthorized biopic and a graphic novel that have brought greater focus to a social network that has already attracted a half billion-plus followers.

What Do Hamsters Want For Christmas?

by Lady Bee

Now, there are new toys for hamsters and I think they are safer designs than the hamster ball, because they contain wheels. A wheel gives a small animal an exact place to step. He can establish a rhythm and be secure that when he slows down or speeds up, his options remain the same.

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Diaper Vest Wearable Diaper Bag Keeps Dads' Hands Free

by Kim Patterson

Dads are not so accustomed to packing around a bag full of stuff. If you have any new dads or dads-to-be on your shopping list for this year you may want to have a look at the Diaper Vest Wearable Diaper Bag. This smart idea gives dad a way to bring along all of the essentials while having his hands completely free to focus on the baby.

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Neiman Marcus Unveils The Gingerbread House Of Your Kids' Dreams

by Kim Patterson

There are so many fun things about the holidays and when you are a kid the excitement is multiplied by about a million. It is hard to imagine anything kicking that enthusiasm up another notch, but I am pretty sure that the life-sized, edible gingerbread house at Neiman Marcus would do it.

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10 Fun, Funky, Fanciful & Functional Gifts Under $50

by Toby

It's the Holidays, 2010. We're stretching it to buy gifts for only the most special in our lives, and the gifts will be more personal, more meaningful, than years past, because we are stretching and our giftees know that. This year I found a range of new design gifts for those special people - the fun, the funky, the fanciful, and the functional. You'll find something for your special ones, without busting your budget.

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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.

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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10 Ways to Silly Up Your Christmas

by Amused and Bemused

I know that Christmas is all about traditions but I am finding the traditions to be a bit boring. I mean, does it always have to be the same? Same tree, same lights, same food....arrrgh! I want to be able to have fun for the holidays, and to me, doing the same exact thing I did last year is not a lot of fun.

For those who agree with me and want to spice up what you have been doing for year, I have collected together 10 Ways to Silly Up Your Christmas.

10 Gifts For Pet & Animal Lovers Of All Ages

by Lady Bee

Certain pets take so much of our time and energy that when a friend has a pet, one of the gift giving considerations is his or her preoccupation (some call it love) with that pet. Then there are those whose greater interest is with wildlife and the animals only found in the wild, with the exceptions residing in zoos. Here are some new ideas for holiday gifts for the pet and animal loving human adults and kids in your life.

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The 12 Dogs Of Christmas... An Exclusive Peek At Their Holiday Wish Lists

by Lady Bee

Did you ever wonder what dog's really want for Christmas? Well, it so happens that I was able to sit down with 12 top dog models and ask them what was on their wish lists this holiday season. And here's what they told me....

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