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Welcome to our gift ideas blog
featuring great gift ideas for everyone on your gift shopping list! This is where we spotlight
the best gifts we find while sifting n' sorting through all the riff-raff! Blog gift ideas range from classic time tested gifts to unique findings, even wild & crazy eclectic stuff, we just couldn't resist.
Browsing Archive: January, 2010
Posted by "flowski" Brandon on Saturday, January 30, 2010,
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Game Gift Ideas
 The Simpsons fan (and who isn't) on your gift list will be pleasantly surprised when they open this Special Edition Simpsons Boxed Gift Set! You get the Simpsons UNO card game in a deluxe collector's tin, and the Simpsons magic 8 Ball. UNO features the entire Simpsons family & show characters. The magic 8 ball features 20 favorite Simpsons phrases like Homer-isms such as, "That's un-American" and "You'll have to speak up. I'm wearing a towel."
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Posted by "flowski" Brandon on Tuesday, January 26, 2010,
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Kids Gift Ideas
 One kid does elusive maneuvers to keep from getting shot down with the radio control duck which actually flies around with real flapping wings, and the other kid attempts to shoot the duck out of the air with the gun that shoots a safe infrared beam of light, three hits and down comes the duck. Includes cool sound effects. Duck Hunt Extreme can be played indoors or out and pits two players against themselves in head to head duck hunting competition. R/C Duck flies up to a maximum height of a... Continue reading ...
 Forget what you think know about starting a charcoal grill and check this out. I'm at my friend Brandon's house and we picked up a couple of steaks right. He goes out to the patio to start the grill and I see this handsome grill. Well he presses a button and the thing takes off like a jet engine. Whadayaknow it's got a propane system built in to light the coals, and it's not messin' around, which is good because I'm hungry. I think to myself, why didn't they think of this before. This means ... Continue reading ...
 Agift for the ages. A thoughtful and appreciated gift today, they go on to make a contribution for generations to come.
When I discovered this program, I felt this is one of the best gifts I've ever seen, but what would you expect from someone whose last name translates into "tree garden" right? lol Anyway's the Arbor Day Foundation has 2 programs I like. Through the Gift Tree program, you can give hardy ready-to-plant trees to your family, friends, customers, guests, employees etc. or the ... Continue reading ...
Posted by "flowski" Brandon on Monday, January 25, 2010,
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Mom Gifts
 These beautiful handmade baskets from Rwanda feature surprisingly high quality craftsmanship. Colored with a vibrant cerulean hue, the new True Unity bowl is a
fresh re-telling of an amazing story. Groups of three lines, each one
representing a people of Rwanda - Hutus, Tutsi and Twa - trace parallel
paths along the surface of the bowl, creating a pattern that celebrates
the people's new sense of unity, and the path they walk together.
What a wonderful gift to give, not to mention the fact t... Continue reading ...
 Why didn't someone think of this before now? The gardener on your list will love you for giving this amazing gift for the garden. It's the EasyBloom and it's like is like having a GPS for the garden, it'll show which way to go with plant care to reach the destination. The result? A lot less time making up for wrong turns in the garden, and a lot more time enjoying the fruits of labor. EasyBloom is a perfect gift for novices to experts growers.  The Plant Sensor actually plugs right into a PC ...
 Who ever your gifting the NEW Flip UltraHD micro camcorder by Mino is going to be very happy! This is one of our top selling gift ideas so far in 2010 and I can see why everybody is going crazy for it. This little pocket sized gadget shoots video in vivid, vibrant HD. It's so easy too, just press record to start capturing incredible HD video in seconds. When its time to share your video, use the flip-out USB arm to connect to any PC or Mac, launch the built-in FlipShare editing and video-sha... Continue reading ...
  D ramatically large in size for maximum impact, this extravagant gift basket promises total epicurean enjoyment. Beautifully presented in an oversized wicker basket, this gourmet gift will arrive at their doorstep literally overflowing with luscious, seasonal fresh fruits such as pineapple, mangoes, apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes. We also fill the basket with a fantastic selection of nuts, sausages, cheeses, sweets, and treats, including regional favorites. Your choice of wine completes... Continue reading ...
 K now somebody with some classic vinyl? This turntable is cool, it will turn old vinyl into digital tracks! It's now easier than ever to transfer your albums to the digital world with this new stereo turntable that comes equipped with a USB output that allows direct connection to your computer. Has he been staring at those piles of records and wondering if there’s some easy way to transfer them to his computer? Can you imagine how nice it would be to have both of your music collections on ... Continue reading ...
 A successful defense begins with reliable information about the adversary. Valentine One radar detector has a patented early warning system featuring both forward and rearward facing radar and laser antennas. It goes beyond run of the mill radar detectors by telling you where to look on every alert and how many distinct alerts to look for. Once he has his intelligence report, he can easily decide if, when and how to defend. Valentine One is the only detector featuring two radar antennas to s... Continue reading ...
 A All newly issued U.S. passports and many credit cards now include an RFID chip (radio frequency identification data) with personal information that broadcast's your personal information up to 30 feet away. Carry this wallet to impede RFID transmission range and help protect your identity from wireless hackers. The RFID-blocking shielding in its shell, carry this case to block unauthorized scanning of the radio frequency ID chip that all newly issued U.S. passports and many credit cards con... Continue reading ...
 Video game consoles, games and accessories have been at the top of many gamer gift wish list's for quite some time. Especially with Nintendo's Wii System which revolutionized the video game industry when it launched in November 2006. Nintendo’s philosophy for the Wii is for it to cater to non-gamers by featuring a unique new concept, a game controller with motion sensing capabilities. All of a sudden you didn't need to be a talented gamer to enjoy playing a video game! I expect it to be on... Continue reading ...
 We would like to welcome Clubs of America featuring a nice variety of gift of the month clubs to Gift-n-Ideas. Membership in a Gift of the Month Club from Clubs of America offers the finest, freshest products delivered right to your doorstep, every month! Whether it’s an exciting 12 pack of delicious micro-brewed beer,
a cooler full of gourmet pizzas, a fragrant bouquet of flowers or any
of our five other high-quality club offerings, nothing compares to the
joy of giving (and receiving) t...
 S ometimes buying a gift for a wine lover can be difficult. Consider a wine accessory as a gift. There is a lot of paraphernalia that wine lovers use, and some of the items make excellent presents. Wine bottle openers and corkscrews are good gift ideas. Also, wine drinkers love to share wine, and sometimes that means they have to take it with them, so wine totes are a good gift idea and they come in all shapes, sizes, and prices. If the wine lover on your list also loves reading , there are... Continue reading ...
Posted by "flowski" Brandon on Thursday, January 21, 2010,
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Home Gift Ideas
 M ade with a traditional Mason jar is a highly efficient solar cell, with rechargeable batteries and low energy LED lamps. Now you can store light in a jar with this high tech energy efficient solar light, When the weatherproof jar is placed outsiide in DIRECT sunlight, the solar cell in the Solar Moon Jar charges the rechargeable battery over a several hours. This energy is then used at night to power the three LED lamps inside the jar. The light is diffused by the frosted jar and gives i... Continue reading ...
 A re you searching for the perfect, unique gift? Talk about romantic, these spectacular eco-friendly roses measure 5-6 feet in height. Certified Organic or Verifloraand. They are sustainably grown on an Ecuadorian farm nestled between two volcanoes at more than 9,600 feet. These stunning red roses grow naturally tall in their native soil. Days of prolonged sunlight and cool nights allow the oversized beauties to flourish beyond expectation. The ultimate in elegance and beauty, each stem boas... Continue reading ...
Posted by "flowski" Brandon on Wednesday, January 20, 2010,
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Kids Gift Ideas
 U create Music is an easy-to-use digital music-making system that allows kids to mix music just like a music producer. Kids can express themselves through creating their own songs, performances and re-mixes with the fun and innovative interface. They can record samples, mix and match loops, share creations with friends and update and explore new content on the music website at myucreate.com. Build from a collection of tracks, special effects and filters from the huge online library. For ag... Continue reading ...
 L aunched by designer Jean Patou in 1930, JOY PERFUME is considered a refined, flowery fragrance recommended for evening wear. This womens blended scent is created with rare flowers in a unique
concentration of exactly 10,600 flowers of jasmine and 28 dozens of
roses. This romantic perfume is intense and luscious with an alluring floral composition,
The heart beats passionately in pure and sweetly fresh jasmine notes, seductive and balmy spicy and darkened iris root. The base whiffs with ... Continue reading ...
 P ersonalized diamond ring joins your names forever! An exclusive, romantic jewelry gift as unique as your love! - Declare your true love with the timeless beauty of this exclusive personalized diamond ring from The Bradford Exchange. An original fine jewelry design, its elegant knotted form is a classic symbol of constancy between two lovers. A band of 10K white gold, shimmering with pave-set diamonds, branches into two 14K gold-plated curves that wind sinuously together, wrapping around a... Continue reading ...
 W ith Super Bowl game day not far off here's a refreshing beer lovers gift idea. It took Krups and Heineken, working in unison to invent the best at home beer experience ever. Compatible with
the Heineken DraughtKeg this handsome beer-tap system delivers constant and consistent cooling, choose from 3 the ideal temperature settings 36, 39, and 42 degrees F. Inserting a keg takes less than 15 seconds. Even more, the unit
automatically pressurizes the keg, releasing Co2 every time the tap
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 O ne of the most wished for gifts the iPod touch is awesome, it's not just a music player, it's a great pocket computer, and a great portable game player. Listen to a mix of songs automatically put together by the new Genius Mixes feature. You can even watch a movie, surf the web, check email, find your location and get directions with Google Maps, plus play games and apps you're sure to love.
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Posted by "flowski" Brandon on Thursday, January 14, 2010,
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Kids Gift Ideas
 I t's an out-of-this-world game of catch! This talking ball knows your throws - the trick is to keep up with its commands. Cosmic Catch includes one electronic ball and six hand tags. There's four fun and engaging games in all: Pass Around, Reverse Catch, Elimination and Code Buster. Great fun for out door play. This
outer-space-themed game is available in six colors: red, blue, green,
yellow, white and purple. For 2-6 players. A great gift for active kids 7 - 10 years old. Continue reading ...
Posted by "flowski" Brandon on Thursday, January 14, 2010,
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Kids Gift Ideas
P ersonal finance education needs to start young. How young? With the same universally loved childhood toy, the piggy bank....but with a 21st century twist! The Money Savvy Pig piggy bank has four chambers, one for each of the
four money management choices a child should be taught from the time they are small. They are SAVE, SPEND, DONATE, and INVEST. This learning tool teaches kids how to set goals and helps them to develop a sense of delayed gratification. Continue reading ...
N ever deal with the mess of grinding, measuring coffee and the wet filter. The Keurig single cup system brews a single cup of fresh coffee
or tea at the touch of a button. Choose one of four brew sizes and
program the brew temperature with the easy to use controls. Ideal for entertaining, it brews a fresh cup of
gourmet coffee, tea, or cocoa in less than a minute. The unit uses
patented K-Cups, which offer over 150 different varieties of
pre-measured gourmet coffee, tea, and cocoa from a ... Continue reading ...
T his Valentines Day get a little personal, surprise your sweetheart with one of the hottest gifts for Valentines Day 2010, personalized M&M's candies with your own heartfelt message on one side then upload your favorite photo of the 2 of you together on the other side, even pick your preferred colors. Your sweetie will absolutely lov'em
 and you for the thoughtful personalized Valentines Day gift. There are many ways to gift the personalized candies too. I love the candy dispensers (pictur... Continue reading ...
 C ompact, lightweight with weather protection, EOS 5D Mark II features a newly-designed Canon CMOS sensor, with ISO sensitivity up to
25,600 for shooting in near dark conditions. The new DIGIC 4 processor
combines with the improved CMOS sensor to deliver medium format
territory image quality at 3.9 frames per second, for up to 310 frames.
Triggered from Live View Mode, the new EOS 5D Mark II now has HD video capture which allows a full 1080 resolution for amazing quality video footage with ... Continue reading ...
Posted by "flowski" Brandon on Tuesday, January 12, 2010,
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Game Gift Ideas
 S ure to be a family favorite, Bananagrams is fast, portable fun word game for anyone who can spell. Bananagrams requires no pencil, paper or game board, all you need is a table. It's quick too, you are rewarded for speed and flexibility in making your own crossword..One round can be played in as little as five minutes. It is a great for family fun as well as being educational. Bananagrams portability makes it perfect for travel. Just grab the pouch and go, Bananagrams fits in a tote, backpa... Continue reading ...
 Expertly handcrafted, this radiant engraved women's ring brings together three shimmering bands. The center band features a flower-shaped cluster of seven diamonds with a single diamond solitaire, in an intricately sculpted setting, on either side. The top and bottom matching bands complement with solitaire diamonds of their own. Each individual band in this glorious trio can be worn on its own or coupled together for a dazzling display of devotion. Makes an extra-special way to show everlast... Continue reading ...
T ea lovers can enjoy their favorite beverage year-round with the Bodum Ceylon jumbo iced-tea maker. Designed to brew and pour with the same container, the Ceylon features a removable filter so you can steep tea to your exact preference. This means iced tea is ready quickly and tastes great, and it works with loose leaf or bagged teas. Thanks to its clever design, the Ceylon also doubles as an infusing pitcher, allowing you to add citrus or herbal flavors to water, juice, or punch. With a g... Continue reading ...
 This is the ideal gift for bookworms! Have someone on your gift list that reads? Buy a Kindle 2, gift it, and you'll eternally savor the look on their face when they opened your gift and it's a Kindle 2!
Why? You're not a reader are you? Well at just over 1/3 of an inch, is as thin as most magazines & at 10.2 ounces, it's lighter than a typical paperback, yet this cool gadget holds like 1,500 books delivered wirelessly on-demand in less than 60 seconds via 3G wireless. No annual contracts, no...
TerraPass is a great eco friendly gift idea for those looking to meet the challenge of reducing global warming by taking responsibility for cutting carbon emissions. TerraPass is a green gift that helps the recipient reduce the climate impact of their driving and everyday life. Through TerraPass, you help the person on your green gift list balance their emissions by funding clean energy and carbon reduction projects that help fight global warming.
A carbon offset is a certificate representin... Continue reading ...
Talk about an amazing gift idea for anyone that loves astronomy. The SkyScout is a revolutionary handheld electronic gadget that uses advanced GPS
technology to identify thousands of
stars, planets, constellations and more with point and click simplicity. Once you have targeted an object the real fun of this gift idea begins.
SkyScout by Celestron is considered an educational gift idea too, the look and learn SkyScout includes entertaining and educational
information, including facts, trivia,... Continue reading ...
Posted by flowski Brandon Baumgarten on Saturday, January 9, 2010,
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Men's Gift Ideas
 Your cowboy will like these comfortable Cowboy boot slippers. The design is adorable, they really do look like cowboy boots! With a handsome micro-suede outer and toasty faux–shearing lining, these slippers feature an indoor/outdoor rubber
sole that goes from the Lazy-boy to the woodpile with ease. Plus, he'll really love the way they come up over his ankles for added warmth, lounge wear, pajamas can be tucked into the slipper or hang well down over the slipper preventing open spot keeping ...
Posted by flowski Brandon Baumgarten on Thursday, January 7, 2010,
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Tech Gadget Gifts
 Make calls hands-free and
enjoy your all your music via the T505's internal 2-watt speaker or through
your car speakers! I don't care who the driver on your gift list is this is the perfect gift for anybody that drives. This handy high tech gadget streams phone calls and all the music on a cell phone to the audio system in the car or truck, using
Bluetooth technology and an FM transmitter, it wirelessly transforms the cars
stereo into a full duplex in-car speakerphone keeping the driver in fu...
Posted by flowski Brandon Baumgarten on Wednesday, January 6, 2010,
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Toddler Gift Ideas
 One of our most popular gifts for toddlers this past holiday season was the Twilight Turtle Constellation Night Light. The winner of several industry awards, including the Editor's Choice blue ribbon from Baby Talk
the Twilight Turtle Constellation Night Light transforms an infant or toddlers room into a magical star filled night sky which comforts the child to sleep. Twilight Turtle is much more than a nightlight that helps ease the children's fear of the dark however, this interactive and...
Posted by flowski Brandon Baumgarten on Wednesday, January 6, 2010,
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Kids Gift Ideas
 Each Zhu Zhu Hamster has its own unique personality & whimsical
sounds. In Loving Mode: pet them, love them, hear them chatter. In Explore
Mode: let them scoot, scamper, across the floor. Provide them with
their Hamster Habitat.
Zhu Zhu Pet Hamsters took the world by storm this Christmas. The combination of broad appeal, high demand and short supply. Made it the trendy Christmas gift
this year. Hamsters and
accessories are selling like hotcakes and they can't keep up with the
demand. This is j...
 More folks than ever are becoming eco-aware and looking for new creative ways to go green in their lives and lower their impact on the Earth. This year there's a new trend emerging, more people are making eco-friendly New Years Resolutions than ever before. Last year I put together an eco-friendly gift guide over at Squidoo. It's popularity really exploded, after it was awarded a coveted purple star and then nominated for a 2009 Giant Squid Award in the Green Category. It rose to the #1 spot ...
Posted by "flowski" Brandon on Saturday, January 2, 2010,
 Happy New Year 2010 and a hearty welcome to flowski's All NEW Gift-n-Ideas.com!!! Building on the success of this past holiday seasons popular Christmas Gift Ideas Squidoo Lens, we are working hard on our new full featured website dedicated specifically and entirely to gift ideas. The site will be completed by the end of January and we'll be in full swing for Valentines Day. We look forward to bringing visitors a blend of fresh new gift ideas mixed in with everybody's popular favorites.
We are...
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