These fun Cat and Dog Salad Servers would be welcome in any house with pets – so, basically, most houses. Made of pewter and fashioned as a whimsical cat and dog, these would make a great housewarming gift!
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September, 2006:
Cat and Dog Salad Servers
Kidsmart Vocal Smoke Alarm
Recently the Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that regular smoke alarms do not always wake kids under the age of 16. Sleep specialists say that 19 out of 20 children will actually sleep through a fire alarm of 120 decibels, but they are much more likely to wake to a parents voice. In light of this news, a great gift for new parents, or families in a new house, would be these great Kidsmart Vocal Smoke Alarms. Instead of the loud panic-inducing siren, you can record your own voice, shouting instructions, directions… Or just shouting. Regardless, these would really work, and they’d make a great gift for families.
iBreath iPod Breathalyser
Admittedly, the iBreath iPod Breathalyser would make a strange gift. But for gadget freaks – and you know who you are! – this would be fun to get. Or for some in the younger generation who tend to enjoy themselves too much, it’d make a great attention getter. Heck, if you know someone who has been in trouble with the law for over-intoxication, it would be somewhat appropriate. You never know. But it is kind of cool that this gadget exists, don’t you think?
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I’m not sure if bathing with Glow in the Dark Bubble Bath would be like soaking in radioactive ooze, but I like to think it would be. I guess it could also be somewhat romantic, but I prefer to take a somewhat more macabe take on baths. I guess that’s just me.Tire Rings
For the car, motorcycle or mountain bike enthusiast, these very cool tire rings are sure to be a big hit. Available in reasonably priced silver, spendy 14k or 18k gold, or freakishly expensive platinum, they are also availabe in ladies sizes! Very unique, very fun.
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Desktop B-Movie Victims
What better way to spice up your desk at work, than with a group of scared people? Place the B-Movie victims wherever you want – running away from your desktop cactus, buddha figurine, or the cubicle dweller next to you – it doesn’t matter! Their horror will help to make your day go better.
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No Spill Travel Pet Bowl
Traveling with pets can be difficult, not the least of which is the mess the results from trying to give them water in the back seat of your car. The Road Refresher Travel Bowl eliminates most of the problem with a wide rimmed bowl. On top of that, the bowl also has a special surface on the bottom that keeps in from sliding on carpeted surfaces, and it’s specially weighted to keep from tipping. It’s a great gift for anyone that takes their pets on trips!
Earphone Stress Ball
The sharp minds have come up with another gadget you can’t do without – the Tetran Cable Winder. Disguised as a rubber stress ball, the cable winder helps you keep track of your headphones and headphone cables, all in a cute little package. You can even use the Tetran as a stress ball!
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Original Lincoln Logs
Imagine my surprise while surfing through Red Envelope to find one of my favorite toys from my childhood – Lincoln Logs. I remember build giant log forts and houses, then gleefully smashing them to bits like the Incredible Hulk. To be honest, I’m not sure if modern kids would enjoy them as much as kids 20 or 30 years ago did. They don’t need batteries, they aren’t GPS enabled, and they don’t shoot any kind of lasers, as far as I know. What do you think? Would these be a good gift in today’s times? I think so – but I’m far from convinced. Weigh in, dear readers!
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This is a great gift for those with small children – or expecting small children. The Shield Finger Guard protects fingers from getting closed in doors, while still allowing doors to function normally. Retailing for only $9.99, get enough for every door in your house!