Gift ideas for August 2006
Dancing Dog
August 28th 2006 | Games & Toys
I-DOG is a dog that loves music! Simply place I-DOG near your stereo speaker and he moves and grooves to your music. I-DOG even changes his mood to suit your music and entertains you with a multi-colored LED light show based on the moods of the music you play. Requires 2 "AA" batteries (not included).
$29.99 at Amazon
Stylish Table Radio
August 25th 2006 | Audio & Video
A very clean and stylish radio described by some as the best sounding AM/FM table radio ever made. Features include FM tuner with 5:1 tuning ratio, stereo headphone output, and auxiliary input to connect a CD player, MP3 player or other device. Comes in colors of hunter green/maple, silver/white, black and classic walnut.
$119.99 at Auto
Wine Cork Candles
August 23rd 2006 | Home & Garden
Wine Cork Bottle Candles is a simple and lovely idea. Set moods reminiscent of intimate bistros with wax candles – nearly exact replicas of actual corks – that fit into the neck of bottles as safely as stoppers do. You get a set of four candles for $19.95.
$19.95 at Amazon
Learn Italian - Without Words
August 21st 2006 | Books
We all want to learn Italian, right? The good thing is you don't need to study Italian or travel to Italy to communicate like a true paesano. Italian gestures are a language unto themselves, so all you need is this "phrase book" of Italian body language. Just watch the pictures and start learning common greetings, hot vows of love, and bloodcurdling curses all communicated through the gestures that the Italians have made famous.
$5.10 at Overstock
T-shirt Sale at Threadless
August 17th 2006 | Apparel & Accessories
The Internet's premier t-shirt store, Threadless, is having a big sale this week. Dubbed as the 666 $10 Back to School campaign, the sale has brought a total of 18 new shirts to the store this week — all for $10 each. But not only that, every t-shirt in stock is on sale. Don't miss out! And hurry up, the sale ends on August 21st.
$10.00 at Threadless
Back to Basics
August 16th 2006 | Music
Christina Aguilera's latest single Ain't No Other Man has so far been a massive success and now when Christina releases her first studio album in four years a lot of people is excited to hear the result. Christina her self describes the double-CD, named Back to Basics, as a throwback to the 20s, 30s, and 40s-style jazz, blues, and feel-good soul music, but with a modern twist.
$11.88 at Amazon
Retro posters
August 14th 2006 | Home & Garden
Decorate your home or office with a cool retro poster. Vintage ArtHouse has one of the largest vintage art and poster collections around. Buy old movie and theater posters or maybe you'll fancy some war propaganda posters? All prints are available framed or unframed in many sizes, starting at $17.99.
$17.99 at Vintage ArtHouse
HD Radio
August 12th 2006 | Audio & Video
HD radio technology brings analog radio signals into the digital age. The Boston Acoustic Receptor HD Radio offers features that are only possible with a digital signal. Besides crystal-clear reception HD radio also offers features such as real-time artist and song IDs, traffic alerts, stock tickers, sports scores, and other valuable information.
$299.00 at Amazon
Essie Nail Polish
August 9th 2006 | Beauty
Exceptional quality with a durable, chip-resistant formula has made Essie a favorite among top nail techs, models, editors and celebrities across the world. Essie's nail polish is available in a bunch of different colors, so there is something for everyone.
$7.00 at Amazon
Mini Tripod
August 7th 2006 | Photography
This multi-purpose mini-tripod is lightweight and portable, and is for use with all cameras and camcorders. Features multi-position, locking mounting shoe for shots at any angle, and easy-grip rubber feet.
$3.49 at Amazon
Swiss Army USB
August 4th 2006 | Computers
The SwissMemory is the perfect accessory for any computer user. Made by Victorinox, the company behind the original Swiss Army Knife, and electronics company Swissbit, this 58mm tool lets you store pictures, music, data and video right inside your pocket with the detachable 128MB USB drive. The multi-tool also features a built-in blade, nail file/screwdriver and scissors, along with a retractable ball-point pen, LED mini light and key ring.
$63.99 at Amazon
Luxurious Robe Set
August 2nd 2006 | Apparel & Accessories
A comfortable set of a matching robe (with optional belt), chemise, and padded hanger. The chemise has a low cut back and adjustable straps that tie across the back. All parts can be worn together or as separates and the pieces is made of 100% Polyester which gives you, or the one you give it to, a luxurious satin feel.
$19.99 at Amazon


