Thursday, 29 November 2007
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Amee's Favorite Things - 2008 Holiday Shopping Guide
I know Oprah is famous for her "favorite things", but not all of us can afford an LG HDTV refrigerator. Although I will never post gadgets, clothes, or sporting equipment, I managed to post an array of unique, unseen, and underappreciated items.
2008 Holiday Shopping List
1. For the perpetually lethargic friend -
Multiple Choice Correspondence $24.95 @ knockknock.biz - Snail mail is almost completely extinct...email is too easy. Here's something that has the convenience of today's busy schedule but maintains the charm of tangible correspondence...and it's so fun!!!!
2. For the geek
Keyboard Organizer $25 @ Keyboardorganizer.com - It's no iPhone, but a REAL geek can appreciate a peasant's gadget too.
3. For the multi-tasker
Life.doc $28.49 @ Amazon.com
I've seen this as Life.xls, but xls doesn't include even half of the following!
Includes:
-Family Basics
-In Sickness & Health
-Insurance
-Dollars & Sense
-Legal Ease
-Emergency Plan
-Caregiver Information
-Home Sweet Home Life.doc provides the template. You provide the information. So go ahead, give yourself peace of mind. Get started today! 120 pages plus accompanying CD-ROM4. For the mother who seems to have everything
Children's Artwork Jewelry $89 @ Totally Out of Hand
5. For the poor college student
Pajamas and tees $39.99/set @ David & Goliath - This is the only time in your life that you can wear Pajamas in the morning, noon, and night...and then again the next day.
6. For the professional diva
The Smokey Eye Kit $42 @ Sephora Okay, she may not USE this every day, but she will have fun playing around with the brushes...they're just good to have and excellent quality.
7. For the families with schedules in overdrive...or for those who hate to cook
Meals Delivered @ http://www.food411.com/meals_delivered.php
Take your pick from several meal delivery services. You can order by the plate (2-4 servings) or meal plans such as this "Christmas Bundle" offered by Magic Kitchen:
"This is such a hectic time of year! Give yourself a break with these five easy (and delicious!) meals for two or four. This bundle provides 10 or 20 individual meals.- Almond-Crusted Salmon with Buttered Carrots, Saffron Rice and warm Apple-Raisin Strudel
- Apple-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin, French Green Beans with Mushroom and Cream Sauce, Crispy Latkes and Carrot Cake
- Chicken Ana Luisa, Fresh-cut Corn Medley, Mashed Potatoes, and Ricotta Cheesecake
- Pesto Lasagna with Red and White Sauce and Chocolate Ganache Cake
- Beef Tri-tip au Jus, Broccoli and Cauliflower in Cheese Sauce, Stuffed Baked Potato, and our light but luscious Lemon Loaf "
@ My Green Bistro for vegetarian options:
8. For the hot mom you are dating and her 6 year old kid:
Gregory Calendar $43 @ Charles & Marie - Mom will use it to keep track of soccer practice and your dinner date and the kid can connect the 30 or 31 dots to make a new picture by the end of each month.
9. For the empty nesters
The Ultimate Protection Portfolio $58.74 @ SuzeOrman.com - Your retired folks can now have peace of mind once they fill out the appropriate paperwork and now they have something to do between Monday and Friday.
DURABLE WATER-RESISTANT CASE
INTEGRATED ORGANIZER – The Integrated Organizer takes the guess-work out of knowing where you’ve put your most important information: Filing System, Identification and Storage Pockets, Receipt, Tax Preparation Checklist, Emergency Contact Cards.
LIBRARY – A ten-book library corresponds to the ten file folders in the Protection Portfolio. Each book includes worksheets, and checklists to ensure that you’re thoroughly prepared for the “what-ifs” of life.
STATE OF THE ART INTERACTIVE PROGRAM – This state-of-the-art program includes audio of Suze literally walking you through each step. You simply have to answer clear cut questions, and then the correct documents are selected. The program has over 50 essential documents including the four must have documents that Suze feels almost everyone should have:- Will
- Revocable Trust
- Advanced Directive and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
- Financial Power of Attorney
- Credit Cards, Records, and Debt
- Important Personal Documents
- Auto/RV & Boat
- Personal Insurance
- Social Security
- Retirement
- Investments
- Estate Planning
- Taxes
- Home Ownership
10. For the latch key kid or the occasionally irresponsible adult
Pushbutton key safe @ Amazon - Lanyard keys aren't cool. Stores up to 2 keys Great for after-school access for children, family, emergency access
11. For the black & white party entertainer -
Bodum Paula Espresso Cups and Saucers $29.99, @ Amazon, No Words required here...how cool!!!
12. For the non-reader who really wants to be a reader (great pick for the misters)
Book - Taking Things Seriously: 75 Objects with Unexpected Significance (Paperback) $11.90
13. For the fiancee who's almost never at his place...because he's at someone else's place
DaysAgo digital day counter $9.99 @ Amazon for his refigerator- No more of this conversation:
"Is this Pesto?"
"Er,...that's spaghetti sauce...from that one time I made you dinner back when I was trying to get you to go out with me"
*The counter only goes to 2-digits. Not resistant to the ultra-gross bachelor.14. For the frugal bordering alcoholic
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Comments (3)
I'm disappointed to see that the sandals only hold a shot and a half each...but on the plus side I am so buying the keyboard organizer and the Bodum Paula espresso cups as Xmas/Kwanzaa/Hanukkah/Festivus gifts for friends...
love the bodum cups (you gave me that already!) . absolutely LOVE the childrens artwork jewelry--i would def. wear that. love the pjs. and it's not true. you can wear pjs 24/7 once again in your life after college--when you've just given birth...
i have that exact "spooning leads to forking" shirt!!!!! but not the PJ version, just the t-shirt. :) we think alike. maybe it's b/c we're newly weds. just can't let my kids see that shirt when they get older. ;P
-ruby