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Unique and Thoughtful Christmas Gifts for Women

Host Bee — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:15:44 +0000

Christmas Gift Guide for Women: Part III – Unique and Thoughtful Gifts for Any Woman

Beautiful Pajamas

Acacia, a catalog with all sorts of natural products, offers pretty and comfortable pajamas that are perfect for sleeping and lounging! Two patterns are available, “Pink Paisley” in pink, purple and blue and “Bahamas” in pink and orange, both in 100% cotton. (Pink Paisley, $69.95 (pictured), Bahamas, $59.95)

Clever Clipboards

These clipboards are so attractive and so useful! Offered in two sizes, each clipboard is laminated on both sides with gorgeous patterned papers and trimmed with a cute bow. Designs include sophisticated toile, colorful brights, vintage papers and college themes! The Holiday Collection is great too. Any one of these clipboards would also make a fabulous teacher’s gift! (Decorative Clipboards, $12 or $17)

Gift Lit

This retailer offers one of the best gifts of all: a monthly gift of books! At Gift Lit, a group of literary experts carefully selects books in the categories of Women’s Fiction, Mysteries, Science Fiction, Food and Wine, Biography and more. Gift givers can choose a genre that suits their intended recipient, as well as how often the books will be sent! Three, six and twelve months of books are available. This gift is also available for men, children and families! (Gift Lit, prices vary, use code BBEE09 for 10% off good through December 31, 2009)

Stylish Laptops

This gift provides pizzazz to the workday staple! It’s easy to add style to a laptop computer with a colorful cover and add some bling to a mouse with a crystal encrusted version! Any mobile fashionista will love this gift! (SKYN: Laptop Covers, $40; Crystal Mouse, $125)

Silver Clutch

This small, quilted silver clutch is the perfect accessory for a night on the town! Large enough to hold the essentials and large on style! (Silver Clutch, Kate Spade, $165)

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Fabulous and Unique Christmas Gifts for Men

Host Bee — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:34:31 +0000

Christmas Gift Guide – For the Men in Your Life

Let’s Go Flying!

Treat him to a once in a lifetime experience – an introductory flying lesson. At Lets Go Flying, you can locate more than 3000 flight schools around the country that help flying dreams come true for around $99.

Fantasy Baseball Sherpa

This is a unique online service that provides fantasy baseball participants with objective, data driven advice throughout the season and provides a huge advantage over competitors! (Fantasy Baseball Sherpa, $11.95 to $29.95)

Wood Charging Station

This attractive wood charging station offers space to keep up to four electronic devices neatly organized while charging. There’s a hidden compartment to house a surge protector, as well as a drawer for keys and other accessories. (Wood Charging System, $74.99)

3 in 1 Desk ValetMaker’s Mark

This classic bourbon whiskey is a must have for the holiday bar, whether added to eggnog, mulled cider or just enjoyed on the rocks! This holiday season the company has expanded its line to include a “Maker’s Mark Gourmet Lover’s Box” containing coffee, food sauce, bourbon flavored cherries and a mug, along with bourbon infused cigars in personalized boxes! (makersmarkgiftshop.com, gourmet set: $29.95; cigars from $12)

The “First Ever” Cool Diaper Bag for Dads

Using recycled bill boards, Dad Gear has crafted a stylish, guy friendly messenger style bag with all of the necessary features and nothing to embarrass a new dad! (Dad’s Diaper Bag, $99)

Sports Cufflinks

Crafted from stainless and enamel, these cufflinks are sophisticated, miniature replicas of a hockey rink, baseball diamond and football, baseball and soccer fields. (Baseball Cufflinks, Uncommon Goods, $80)

A Top Shelf Read

Inspire your guy to inspired bartending! This fun book, Barflies and Cocktails, originally printed in 1927, features 300 drink recipes that will surely be a trip back in time! The early days of mixology are a terrific resource for today’s Happy Hour! (Barlies and Cocktails, $29.95)

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Fabulous Stocking Stuffers for Women

Host Bee — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:21:32 +0000

Christmas Gift Guide – Fabulous Stocking Stuffers for Women

Sarah Pinto Planners

These super cute planners are mom-designed and green. Printed with soy-based ink on recycled paper, these preppy, purse friendly planners are just right for the non-Blackberry people! The hardest part will be choosing which cover best suits you or your gift recipient! (Sarah Pinto Planners, $25)

Plumberry Lane Soaps

These soaps and specialty products are just too sweet for words! “Dessert” soaps in the shape of oreos, chocolate bars, cupcakes, candy and more are just irresistible! The site also offers soaps with all natural ingredients, lip balms and more. (Plumberry Lane Dessert Soaps)

Pom Pom Hair Ties

Billed as just the right amount of cute, without the “cutesie,” these hair ties with semi-precious stone pom-poms are perfect for adding some pizzazz to any ponytail! Many color combinations are available, but my favorite is the blue/pink/green version (H61)! Adorable packaging is a plus! (Pom Pom Hair Ties, $24)

Attractive Luggage Tags

These tags are a cute and colorful way to identify luggage, tote or sport bags, stroller or diaper bags. Laminated tags come in your choice of design and monogram and feature matching grosgrain ribbons. (Luggage Tags, $6)

Tassie Hair Wrap

This clever product is made of comfortable stretch terry cloth and makes it easy to keep your hair out of your face when washing, applying make up and more. And unlike headbands, clips or turbans, the Tassi promises not to flatten, twist or mess up your hair do! (Tassi Hair Wrap, $14.99, 12 colors)

Fashion Problem Solvers by Embrace

The Bra Strap Solution – this device attaches to the back of a regular bra and eliminates straps that slip off your shoulders or peek out from under a blouse! It’s clear, comfortable and one size fits all! (The Bra Strap Solution, $8.50)

In Place – transparent and hypoallergenic double stick tape strips adhere to fabric or skin to prevent gaps in a blouse, repair a torn pant hem or make a revealing top less revealing! Fix it fast and easily! (In Place, $8.50)

Clothes Planner

If you’ve ever forgotten where you last wore that special outfit, this is the perfect gift for you! The planner pack includes pretty padded hangers for the clothing and tags for recording the event the outfit was worn at, as well as the date and accessories. (Clothes Planner, $12.50)

Adorable Dolls for Kids

Host Bee — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:44:33 +0000

Christmas Gift Guide for Kids: Part II – Dolls

Penelope Peapod

This is an adorably outfitted doll who arrives snuggled inside of her own basket bassinet. The bassinet transforms into a portable drawstring bag that is perfect for travel or playdates! Choose from dozens of adorable patterns, as well as doll clothes, blankets and furniture. (ages 3 and up, Penelope Peapod, $40)

Little Humbugs

Inspired by nature, these dolls are Bird Keepers (blue), Gardeners (pink) and Butterflies (purple)! Sized at 12″, these plush dolls resemble little fairies and each come with their own zippered carry case, just like a real life chrysalis! (Little Humbugs, $22.99)

Custom Dolls from Chloe In Style

These dolls have got it just right! Using 100% wool sourced from a happy and well tended sheep herd in Ontario, the dolls are dressed in reclaimed fabric outfits and have hand stitched facial features. You can select the doll’s clothing, eye and hair color, freckles (yes or no!), hair length and skin tone to match its recipient for a truly special gift. (Chloe In Style, $69)

Thank Heaven for Little Girls Dolls

These colorful and Cute Dolls are hand knit of super soft, 100% cotton in South America and perfect for girls of any age! Make your pick by hair color - lavender, brown, lime green or orange! (Thank Heaven for Little Girls Dolls, Land of Nod, $40.95)

Princess on the Pea Bed Set

I just love this whimsical toy from Denmark offered by Pink Olive! The set includes a “princess” doll, her bed, lots of quilts and of course, the pea! This is not a gift that would be forgotten after the holidays! (Princess and the Pea Bed, $98)

My First Christmas Doll

This new little friend will always remind the little girl in your life of her very first Christmas! These soft, squeezable dolls have embroidered and appliqued faces and are dressed in velvety dresses, removable Santa hats and holds a candy cane! Personalization is also available. (“My First Christmas” Doll, Lillian Vernon, $16.98)

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Favorite Stuffed Animals for Kids

Host Bee — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:41:42 +0000

Christmas Gift Guide for Kids: Part I – Favorite Stuffed Animals

Ugly Dolls

These quirky little guys are so ugly that they’re actually super cute! Hand sewn from polar fleece in a variety of colors, these huggable characters appeal to boys and girls of all ages! Each Ugly Doll comes with its own name and unique story, ready to be adopted! (all ages, Ugly Dolls, $21.95)

Seapals

Offering a new alternative to the ever popular Webkinz, Seapals are plush stuffed animals that “live” in an online aquarium which can be decorated and cared for by your pal. Kids can interact and play games with other children earning “pearl points” as they go. Dozens of cute sea animals are available like turtles, lobsters, manta rays and pink anemone fish. (ages 3 – 9 years, Seapals, $10.50, $10.50)

idbids

Short for Iddy Biddy, this eco-friendly company has created a trio of characters designed to teach children about keeping our Earth happy, healthy and green! With these cute toys, parents can instill green living without installing solar panels on the roof! Here’s the roster:

Scout – a fluffy white cloud who knows all about air and air pollution
Lola – a hot pink flower who teaches about trees and plants
Waverly – a bright blue water drop who cares “deeply” about oceans, rivers and lakes

(idbids, $39.99)

(Not So) Scary Monsters

Who said that monsters need to be scary? FAO Schwarz has an terrific “menagerie” of mythical monsters that offer more laughs than chills! These eight, pop-eyed, long limbed tentacle beasties have arrived from England and are sure to delight! (Scary Monster, FAO Schwarz, $29)