Posted in Movies/TV/DVD/Music, bedroom, for her, kids (3-9), novelty, toys, tween, under $25 on 28 November 2009
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When I was a kid, I wanted a dog. . . like, really badly. My mother saw this and decided to pretend she was allergic to dogs until I was 18. She also bought me a plush dog every birthday, which I guess was supposed to make me feel better but was really just, like, [...]
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.”
Posted in Movies/TV/DVD/Music, for her, for him, novelty, stocking stuffer, under $10, under $25 on 9 December 2008
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Remember when Mrs. Brady lost her voice and Cindy asked Santa Claus to cure her in time to sing at Church on Christmas? Remember when Ralph Kramden sold his bowling ball to pay for a gift for Alice? When Alex P. Keaton endures his own Scrooge-esque nightmare, sitcom-style?
No, you don’t remember? Well, maybe you know someone who does. And that someone would probably enjoy the Holiday Treats DVD.
Posted in Ask Present Professor, Movies/TV/DVD/Music, kids (3-9), under $50 on 4 December 2008
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Susan writes:
I’m trying to come up with a good gift for an entire famiy. Two parents and six kids (ages 2-11). I’ve given up on trying to get them individual gifts and now would like to come up with something they can use as a family. Got any ideas?
Hi, Susan! Try a DVD boxed set–one with plenty of content for the whole family to enjoy for many years to come.
Posted in Geeks and Gadgets, Gift Lists, Movies/TV/DVD/Music, Theme Gifts, apparel, budget tips, food/cooking, for her, for him, novelty, stocking stuffer, toys, under $10, under $25, under $50 on 2 December 2008
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Sesame Street Old School, Volume 2, $26.99. Picture it: 1974-79. Mr. Hooper is still alive. Elmo has yet to be formed out of a devilish blaze of red felt. Richard Pryor reinterprets the alphabet. And Fonzie and Richie Cunningham brush their teeth.
Posted in Geeks and Gadgets, Movies/TV/DVD/Music, apparel, college kid, for him, novelty, under $25 on 26 November 2008
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They say not to dress for the job you have, but for the job you want. With that in mind, here’s the perfect item for anyone itching to give it all up and work at the world’s greatest animated convenience store.

