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Present Professor, Meet Mr. Clean
By carli
Posted in featured gifts, for her, for him, housewarming/host on 19 December 2008
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Whether for one clean sweep or 6 months of weekly service (and anything in between), giving the gift of housekeeping is sure to be appreciated by busy mothers, stressed-out couples, and all-around slobs. Contact local cleaners beforehand to get an idea of what it will cost–many even offer gift certificates. Then, write a card informing the recipient of their gift. Their eyes will be as sparkling as their hardwood floors.

It’s Not Last Minute Yet… But Last Five Minutes, Definitely
By carli
Posted in Geeks and Gadgets, bedroom, college kid, featured gifts, for her, for him, games, kids (3-9), stocking stuffer, teen, toddler, toys, tween, under $10, under $25, under $50 on 18 December 2008
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Imagine it’s Christmas Eve, and you’re on your way to a big family dinner, but you’ve been too busy to buy presents because you’re a neurobiologist at Columbia and you’ve been studying proton transfers in the frontal lobe all week. (OK, so maybe there was a little too much back story.) You have an hour to shop. Go. (To kill two birds with one stone, I’ve selected items that are also available on Amazon.com, where you can order through today and still use free super-saver shipping to get your items by December 24.)

Ask Present Professor: The Neat Freak
By carli
Posted in Ask Present Professor, bedroom, for her, housewarming/host, under $25, under $50 on 16 December 2008
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Have a neat freak on your gift list? Check out the Dirt Devil Kone Cordless Hand Vacuum ($27.97 at Amazon). It’s almost like a Transformer, only instead of transforming from Shia Labeouf’s car into a warrior robot, it transforms from a stylish work of art into a handy hand vac.

Gift List: Sock It To Me, Monkey
By carli
Posted in Geeks and Gadgets, Gift Lists, Theme Gifts, apparel, bedroom, books, college kid, for her, for him, kids (3-9), novelty, stocking stuffer, teen, toddler, toys, tween, under $25, under $50 on 14 December 2008
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Sock Monkey 2009 Wall Calendar, Sock Monkey Slippers, Gift Box of 10 Sock Monkey Cards . . . And more for the sock monkey fan in all of us.

Gift List: Gifts For My Gen-X Sister, Jenn
By carli
Posted in Geeks and Gadgets, Gift Lists, for her, novelty, stocking stuffer, under $25, under $50 on 14 December 2008
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Puzzle Cube Alarm Clock ($19.99, Think Geek)

They have to call it “puzzle cube” instead of “Rubik’s cube” because of copyright issues. Kind of like when you buy generic cough syrup, and it’s just called “Tussin.”

Gift List: Gifts For Your Wealthy Parents Who Have Everything
By carli
Posted in Gift Lists, books, for her, for him, housewarming/host, under $25, under $50 on 14 December 2008
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What to get for the parents that have everything - or buy it the instant they sense they might want it? Tiny bonsai tree? Scone sampler and coffee? Coffee table book or a book starring you?

Ask Present Professor: The Mini-Gift
By carli
Posted in Ask Present Professor, for her, for him, novelty, stocking stuffer, under $10, under $25, under $50 on 14 December 2008
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Dear Present Professor,
We have a tradition in our family that we give to charity as a “main” gift, then we exchange small gifts for fun on Christmas Day. We’re looking for a new idea this year. Any suggestions?