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Gift ideas for September 2006
Worst-Case Scenario Survival
September 29th 2006 | Books
Though it's humorous title, the information contained in The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook is all quite sound. Numerous experts in their fields explain how to survive various and sundry awful events. Want to know how to take a punch, land a plane, escape from quicksand, jump from a motorcycle to a moving car, or win a swordfight? Then this book is for you!
$10.17 at Amazon
Magnetic Timer
September 27th 2006 | Home & Garden
This simple timer, made of stainless steel and silicone rubber, doesn't take up much space in the kitchen as it can sit on any steel surface, such as a fridge or oven door. With no fancy features, the kitchen timer is simple to operate – just turn the dial and the timer starts ...
$16.95 at Silvernutmeg.com
Shower Radio
September 25th 2006 | Audio & Video
This water-resistant clock/radio can broadcast television bands as well as AM/FM receivers. Perfect to keep in the bathroom so you can listen to tunes, radio or your favorite television shows while showering. Requires 3-AAA batteries (not included) and 1-button cell battery (included).
$25.99 at Target
Relaxing Bath Set
September 22nd 2006 | Beauty
This bath set comes with an inflatable bath pillow covered in a waffle weave pillow case embroidered with "Relaxing Bath", a large tub of Ginger Lavender Body Scrub and Body Cream, plus a large jar of rejuvenating therapeutic Dead Sea Bath Salts and a scrubbing and body polishing loofah. The whole gift comes packaged in an aluminum and brass bath pail, and includes a matching greeting card and optional prose.
$60.00 at GiftProse
Digital Picture Keychain
September 20th 2006 | Photography
A handy digital picture keychain for sharing pictures anywhere and anytime. Store up to 56 pictures, directly from your PC/Mac, on the keychains internal memory. Browse your favorite pictures or view them in a full color slideshow on the 1.4" LCD screen.
$24.99 at Amazon
Vinyl Record Bowl
September 18th 2006 | Home & Garden
Yepp, it's true, these bowls are made from actual 12" vinyl records with the original label intact! Designer Jeff Davis of Brooklyn has put a new spin on recycling by rescuing discarded records and creating them into fascinating works of functional art. The bowls are protected with a clear mylar seal so you can fill it with fruit or snacks without spoiling it.
$24.99 at Modern Artisans
Great Chocolate Desserts
September 15th 2006 | Books
Maida Heatter's Book of Chocolate Desserts became a New York Times bestseller when it was first published, back in the 1980's. Now Maida's back with her third book – a mouthwatering compendium of superb but easily achieved chocolate cakes, cookies, pies, puddings, confections, sauces, and more. Anyone who enjoys cooking and eating chocolate will welcome this book!
$16.47 at Amazon
A Blanket With Sleeves
September 13th 2006 | Apparel & Accessories
The Slanket is made of a thick and warm 310 gsm fleece that feels very soft on the skin. Its design is simplistic and practical: It is a very large and comfortable blanket for you to wrap up in, but with sleeves, making it better than your normal blanket. It can take the place of any blanket used around the house.
$54.95 at The Slanket Store
A Cat For Your iPod
September 11th 2006 | Apparel & Accessories
Meet iKitty – the cutest toy and case for you and your iPod nano, offering great rubberized protection, bendable kitty tail, and screen protection. The iPod's controls are on iKitty's tummy, just flip him over and enjoy full access to your controls while in the case. Available in white and black.
$19.95 at TechNGnet
Classical Arcade Game
September 9th 2006 | Games & Toys
Wouldn't it be cool to have a authentic arcade machine at home? Invite friends and family and relive all the arcade excitement from your past. Hold tournaments of classical games such as Pac-Man, Donkey Kong and Space Invaders. If you have enough space (each one stands about five feet tall) and money (you have to pay close to $3000) Brookstone can make your dream come true ...
$2,995.00 at Brookstone
Complete Bartender Set
September 7th 2006 | Home & Garden
Add a twist of glamour to your cocktail hour with a bartender set from Metrokane. The set consist of a cocktail shaker in 1930's style – the golden age of the martini – together with ice tongs, stirrer, fruit knife, can opener and a handy shot measure. A polished stainless steel stand holds the set, which can be easily mounted on a wall. Maybe the set won't make you a better bartender, but it certainly helps you look the part.
$79.99 at Amazon
Lost on DVD
September 5th 2006 | DVDs
The multiple award-winning drama Lost reaches new heights in its spectacular second season as the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 discover they are not alone in their battle against "the Others". Prepare yourself for the DVD experience of season two, complete with over 8 hours of original bonus material you can't see anywhere else, including unaired original flashbacks.
$37.99 at Amazon
Bulletproof Web Design
September 3rd 2006 | Books
No matter how visually appealing or packed with content your web site is, it isn't succeeding if it's not reaching the widest possible audience. If you get this guide, you can be assured it will! By deconstructing a series of real-world web sites, author and web designer extraordinaire Dan Cederholm outlines 10 strategies for creating standards-based designs that provide flexibility, readability, and user control — key components of every successful web site.
$26.39 at Amazon
Flameless Aromatherapy Candle
September 1st 2006 | Home & Garden
These flameless candles are safe near curtains and furniture, and help promote a positive mood and good health. The candles is made of 100% real wax and set in frosted glass containers. Dual LED bulbs simulate the flicker of a candle wick. Available in four different scents with special therapeutic benefit – Calm (Vanilla), Relax (Sage), Sleep (Lavender) and Renew (Peppermint).
$30.00 at Brookstone