Christmas Holiday Articles

When iPhone Targets Retail Stores Will It Lose Its Caché?

by Ron Callari

Just in time for the holidays, after launching sales and support for the iPhone at Best Buy and Walmart back in June, Apple is officially going mainstream when it arrives at Target stores on November 7. Consumers will be able to purchase both the iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS at any of the department store chains' 846 stores. With such a major merchandising change-up like this, does Apple run the risk of losing some of its mystique and exclusivity by going mainstream?

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!

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 The Toymaster

Fun and addictive with a distinct element of strategy, Qwirkle is a board game that's been winning awards and rave reviews from parents and consumers alike.

Throw-back Xmas Awesomeness Part 1 - The Star Trek Shuttlecraft Ornament

Star Trek Shuttlecraft Christmas Ornament

by The Toymaster

Though Christmas comes only once a year, the Star Trek Shuttlecraft Galileo ornament is an awesome, circa-1992 gift that just keeps on giving. Trust us.

LED Reindeer & Snowflake Christmas Lights Stick, Don't Suck

by Steve Levenstein

These new LED Christmas lights from Japan stick individually to flat surfaces using their built-in suction cup. What's more, they glow without heat and cycle through 7 cheerful colors!

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Top 8 Holiday 2009 Gifts For Crazed Sports Fans

by Chris Weiss

While the standard T-shirt or ball cap may seem like a great gift for the rabid sports fan, chances are he already has more of those than he can handle. Consider something more original this holiday season.

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This Designer Dog Jewelry Makes Me Jealous: IsPet™ Designer Petwear

by Lady Bee

Ruff! Designer jewelry for dogs that I wouldn't mind wearing at all. Wait until you see it....

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Social Media Entrepreneurs & Garfield Fans Star In Graphic Novel & Comic Strip

by Ron Callari

This month a graphic novel and a cartoon strip offered walk-on parts to social networkers and cartoon fans. In an era that blends the real and online worlds, it's a natural fit to have someone's caricature or actual photo introduced into a comic or illustrated narrative. In the case of "Facebucks & Dumb F*cks," and "Garfield," it allows these intellectual properties to interface with the public in a very personal way.

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Air Filter and Houseplant Have Baby: Andrea Air Filter Is It A Great Holiday Gift Idea?

by Gloria Campos

Looking for an eco-friendly holiday gift? How about a gadget and a plant in one? How about the Andrea air filter?

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Tribot - How Can You Not Love Him?

by John P. Barker

Looking for a great Christmas gift? How can you turn down a face like this?

Still Time With Standard Shipping: Fun Eco-Friendly Toy Gift Guide

by Gloria Campos

For the eco-friendly procrastinator in need of earth-friendly toys for the children in the family rest assured they can still be found and shipped out on time from Amazon.com with standard shipping. So don't panic. Instead take a look at some of the unique toys below.

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Social Media Holiday Gifting Goes Virtual With Facebook Gift Cards

by Ron Callari

With the online gift card industry reaching all time highs, according to a report released by Javelin Strategy & Research, gift card sales will rise from $1.6 billion in 2009 to $5.8 billion in 2014. With that kind of growth is it any wonder that Mark Zuckerberg wants a piece of that action for his social network Facebook?

4 Great Backup Flats For Holiday Party Nights: The Solutions To Uncomfortable Shoes

by Fashion Finds

Tis the season of holiday parties and little black dresses, and you know that this also means it's a time for sacrificing comfort for fashion with some of the sexiest shoes. But while you suffer for style, it doesn't mean that you need to walk home in your bare feet at the end of the night like you're doing the walk of shame. There are portable flats designed for convenience that are perfect for the season (and as stocking stuffers to prepare for New Year's Eve outings)!

Shocking Story: The Electric Eel Powered Christmas Tree

by Steve Levenstein

Japan's Aqua Toto Gifu aquarium has sparked interest worldwide with its E-tree... the "E" standing for Electric Eel! Renewable energy never looked so, er, weird.

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by Toby

Isn't it frustrating to purchase a fragrant candle, light it up, and your fragrance goes up in smoke? Literally, it does; half the time all you smell is smoke. When you light a candle directly, you are burning it, and that smell tends to overcome the fragrance that may be in it.

Bigfoot Stomps His Way Into Heart And Home – Remotely

by The Toymaster

Who doesn’t love Bigfoot? A man-myth, a legend of the forest, he’s entertained children of all ages for decades, and now Fisher Price has created a mini version of the elusive beast for kids to enjoy.

Amazon, Still The Amazon Of Shopping Sites This Holiday Season!

Amazon for Black Friday and Cyber Monday!

by Ron Callari

Amazon.com, the nation's largest online retailer has stepped up its marketing efforts in response to the demand from post-Thanksgiving shoppers. Their Black Friday page is the top destination for customers to experience Amazon.com's Black Friday Deals Week offered now through Cyber Monday, November 30. And guess what?...no lines!

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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