Epson PictureMate Snap
It’s 2006 almost 2007, quit running to the store to print photos! With Epson’s PictureMate Snap you can have your own personal photo lab with you whenever, wherever you go, you don’t even need a computer. The PictureMate makes printing as simple as humanly possible. All you have to do is take your pictures, put the memory card into the PictureMate, select and edit your photos, then print and ta-da you have beautiful, professional looking 4” x 6” photos. The PictureMate even comes with a variety of frames, including Disney-themes, that you can place on the photo. This is probably the best on-the-go printer on the market today. Typically $199, however there are currently some online sales at Best Buy, CompUSA, and other retailers for $129.
Glade Scented Oil Light Show
As you snuggle under your warm blankets this Winter plug-in Glade’s Scented Oil Light Show and enjoy the wonderful, soothing smells and dazzling light show. You can choose from Glade’s “Fun and Flirty collection” of three enchanting fragrances including Berry Burst, Watermelon Rush, and Vanilla & Crème, or one of their many other delicious fragrance options. $10 at Target
Tabblo
Don’t let all your photos just sit on your computer. Share and create stories with your photos at Tabblo.com. With Tabblo you can create books, postcards, regular cards, posters, and more so that you can share your memories with your friends, family, and even strangers, if you want to. Unlimited storage accounts are free at Tabblo.com. Creating your own books range from $9.95 to $29.95, postcards are $1.49 each, regular cards/prints range from $.25 to $2.99 and posters range from $7.95 to $44.95.
Landrollers
Enjoy rollerblading? Then you will love Landrollers. It is that simple. I have reviewed hundreds of products over the last few years, but have never received quite the response that I have gotten when I use my Landrollers. They are not just another brand of rollerblades, in fact they are pretty much the exact opposite of rollerblades. Landrollers have angled wheels on the side of the shoe, rather than on the bottom, and the wheels are much larger which allow for you to skate over rough terrain, hence the “land” part of the name. I challenge everyone to check out Landrollers and I am positive you will absolutely love them! $199-$269 visit Landroller.com for store info.
Cyberlink PowerCinema 4
If you don’t already have Windows XP Media Edition then Cyberlink PowerCinema 4 can help turn your computer into a multimedia powerhouse. However, I can’t fully recommend running to the store or website to purchase this product. It seemed to work fairly smooth for me, but I didn’t really find it to offer all that many new, well “needed” options rather, and therefore it just seems like something that might only be useful for someone that really has a need for their computer to be a powerhouse. $99 at Cyberlink.com
Cyberlink Power Director 5
Now that just about everybody has a video camera and is posting videos everywhere on the web it is time for more advanced video editing tools. Cyberlink has the answer with Power Director 5 Premium. This program offers incredible video editing options and excellent publishing options. You can record your video, edit it all you want, add audio, throw in some special effects, include the credits for the video and then upload it on YouTube all directly from the program. $69.95 at Cyberlink.com
Jansport Livewire Backpack
Combine your love for your iPod and your much needed backpack with Jansport’s Livewire Backpack. The Livewire Backpack features integrated iPod connectivity and remote control access. While it isn’t that difficult to manage your iPod without this backpack it does free up your pocket and you will no longer have to mess with the cords. If you are buying a backpack anyway, why not buy one with extra cool features? $99 at eBags.com
Ali Lohan's "Lohan Holiday" CD
As if we didn’t see this coming, right? I guess if I was the sibling of a celebrity I would probably try out a ride on their rollercoaster of fame too. Ali Lohan, younger sister of singer/actress Lindsay Lohan, is releasing her debut CD, a Christmas CD, entitled “Lohan Holiday.” For the most part Ali, who turns 13 on December 22nd, sings quietly through the CD, however what you can hear of her she doesn’t sound all that bad. Like Lindsay she has that signature Lohan voice. “Lohan Holiday” is a good pre-Christmas gift idea for young kids and tweens. $9.72 at Wal-Mart
Angelic Genius
Celebrity kids of Matt Damon, Britney Spears, James Denton, Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams, among many others, are outfitting their children in Hollywood’s latest obsession - Angelic Genius. This West Hollywood designer is sold through only the most hip spots in the country, including Hollywood’s hottest celebrity-filled store, Kitson. The reason Angelic Genius is so popular among the stars is that the clothing is oh-so-cute and superb quality. Prices start at $24 for more info. visit AngelicGenius.com
Yum Yum Dishes
These cute correct portion sized bowls are perfect for serving up snacks at parties, game nights, sleepovers, or really just about anytime. $22 for a 4 set of dishes at yumyumdish.com
Ellen DVD-licious
Millions watch hilarious talk show host Ellen, including myself, every day. Considering the enormous success of Ellen’s talk show the creators and Ellen put together a DVD of their favorite moments over the first three seasons including appearances by Jennifer Aniston, Will Ferrell, Justin Timberlake, John Travolta, and many others. The DVD is so funny Ellen even had to coin her own term “DVD-licious.” $14.99 at Target
Polar Express DVD
While most classic Christmas movies are from decades ago, Warner Bros.’ Polar Express, released in 2004, has quickly become one of the new classics. This is one of the most beautifully animated, yet exceptionally real looking movies and certainly deserves its place under the Christmas tree. Polar Express is the perfect choice for anyone who enjoys a heartfelt Christmas story, which is just about everybody. You can’t go wrong with this one. $11.99 at Target
iRobot Scooba and Roomba
The iRobot Scooba and/or Roomba are perfect options for your bedroom, dorm, or maybe for your parents for Christmas? There are about a billion different uses for these two products. Sit back and relax while the iRobot Scooba does all your mopping (preps, washes, scrubs and dries hard floors) and the iRobot Roomba vacuums the rest of your house. With robots and dishwashers, what else is left? Cleaning the windows and dusting? I’m sure we will be featuring products to do these tasks for you too next year. The Roomba ranges from $149 - $349 and Scooba ranges from $299 to $399 at iRobot.com
Epson MovieMate 30
If you’ve got money burning a hole through your pocket then hurry up and go buy Epson’s MovieMate 30. This is the ultimate high quality music and video projector to get that big-screen, cinematic experience. The Epson MovieMate 30 is totally portable so you can take it wherever you want or stay home and have a movie night! $999 visit epson.com for store info.
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L.I.F.E Clothing
Love Is For Everyone, is what the clothing line L.I.F.E stands for, and we guarantee you will feel the love when you wear the 100% cotton organic L.I.F.E clothing. What makes L.I.F.E clothing really cool is that their t-shirts have the artwork printed on the outside and inside and therefore can be worn inside out as well, so essentially by buying one t-shirt you are getting two. With the push in Hollywood to be environmentally friendly I wouldn’t be surprised to see Leonardo DiCaprio or Cameron Diaz sporting something from L.I.F.E. - Prices range from $38 - $48 for more info. visit loveisforeveryone.com
SIGG Water Bottles
What is one common thread between Madonna, Demi Moore, Cindy Crawford, Paris Hilton, and Sophia Bush? No, it isn’t just their beautiful looks. They all love SIGG water bottles! These eco-friendly water bottles are made of pure aluminum making them incredibly strong, yet light-weight and they do not give off the harmful chemicals that plastic water bottles do. $15-$20 at amazon.com
Nature's Gate Acne Treatment
All of us have issues with acne at some point in our lives, some worse than others. With Nature’s Gate Organics Acne Treatment your problems with acne will be history. Nature’s Gate Organics Acne Treatment is a three part comprehensive at-home system, including a Corrective Cleanser, a Calming Toner, and a Controlling Lotion. What makes this treatment system different from most others? A new breakthrough that pairs salicylic acid with Oligopeptide-10, which is the combination of 15 naturally occurring amino acids that has been found to quickly zap acne-causing bacteria. The pair also work with the encapsulated Tea Tree Leaf Oil and botanical extracts to clear blemishes and improve your skin. After personally using this treatment I can honestly say that it absolutely works. It isn’t a perfect solution as I have still battled some acne here and there, but overall it has dramatically improved my skin’s appearance. $29.99 at natures-gate.com
I'm Organic
Do you want to look good, feel good, and do good? I’m Organic is an organics lifestyle company with a wide assortment of products including apparel, bags, cards, magnets, stuff for pets, and more. You will certainly feel good knowing that you’ve gone organic and have done a good deed for Earth. Serious stuff aside though, I’m Organic has a joking side too. Their cool ‘tees in a tote’ feature quirky messages like “Healthy Crops. Healthy Craps.” and “Eat Non-Organic At Your Own Risk.” To check out all the cool products from I’m Organic visit imorganic.com
- Chad Kennedy, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief
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