Christmas Holiday Articles

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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Top Ten Geeky Gifts for Christmas

by Ron Callari

Do you have a special geek in your life? Someone who gets off on Google’s most current algorithm, who has memorized all the lines of the 716 episodes of Star Trek, and enjoys reading computer technical manuals on their days off? If so, then what do you gift these cerebral types when Christmas rolls around? Well, check out the Top Ten Geeky Gifts for Christmas 2008, and shop to your heart’s content! Yes, Einstein, there is a Santa Claus!

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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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The IKEA Bike

by Chris Weiss

Unfortunately not a model that you'll be seeing in IKEA's catalog, the IKEA bike was a mass gift that the Swedish home decor company recently bestowed upon staff members as a holiday present.

The Droid "Cash For Clunkers" Deal For iPhones

by Ron Callari

With the heightened buying frenzy surrounding the launch of Google's new smartphone, the Droid, it was no surprise that someone would piggyback off of the hype! While Google conducts its first-time TV advertising, Flipswap, a trade-in service aggressively jumped into the foray with a unique offer to swap cash for your old 'clunky' iPhones. ( Where was the Administration on this one?)

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A Social Media Retelling Of The First Christmas

by Ron Callari

What if Mary and Joseph gave birth to their baby Jesus in the Digital Age? How would they have used the social media tools available to a world where one out of every 13 people have a Facebook account, and one tweet or YouTube video can catch the attention of thousands or millions if it goes viral. The Portuguese digital marketing company, Excentric not only explores that possibility but has produced a video titled, "The Digital Story of the Nativity" to explain to the world how they see that story playing out in the year 2010.

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.

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!

Top Ten Graphic Novels On Kindle

by Ron Callari

With the accessibility of Kindle and eBook reading devices, our readership habits have changed measurably over the last few years. Many of us are returning to the types of fiction we read as kids. Comic books are becoming popular again. And for those that like extended version of comics, the graphic novel may be more to your liking. If so, you're in luck as that genre has found a new home on Kindle, just in time for the holiday season.

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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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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.

Design Of The A-FOLD Enhances The Benefits Of An iPad

by Toby

Just think of how many iPads would have been sold by now if Apple had come out with something like the Grip and the A-Fold itself. Fortunately for iPad owners and for remaining sales of the iPad, some members of the design community are making the iPad more user-friendly: the Grip, which makes the iPad comfortably portable, and now the A-FOLD, a solid, multi-angled stand for the iPad.

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15 Great Holiday Pet Gift Baskets For Dogs, Cats, Horses, Birds & Their Owners!

by Lady Bee

Gift baskets are always fun to receive, and pets love them as much as we do. This year's holiday pet gift baskets are more ingenious and beautiful than ever, with special ones for the dogs, cats, birds and horses that you know and love. There are even combination gift baskets, a one-shot gift idea for pet and pet-lover for Christmas, Kwanzaa and Hanukah!

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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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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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Lucky Break Wishbones:Strange Niche Holiday Business

by Beth Graddon-Hodgson

If you haven't heard of synthetic wishbones, then you probably should have because it's a six figure industry that makes up a niche holiday business.

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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10 "Character" Wine Bottle Holders, For Better Or Worse

by Toby

Wine bottle holder figurines are in now; alas, figurines have a purpose in life! Problem is, you still need to figure out whether your recipient will reward the bottle holder with a position in the kitchen, dining room, or nearby landfill. (Take this as a warning of what's ahead!)

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