CoolGiftBlog.com http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/home A blog full of cool gifts and stuff I find. en Thu, 31 May 2007 17:37:24 -0500 CoolGiftBlog Webkinz Cheeky Monkey webkins http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/71501537-webkinz-cheeky-monkey-webkins This Cheeky Monkey Webkinz is so cute, and yet...he looks like he's capable of some good-natured mischief too. Hey, he's a monkey, right? :) <p>Not familiar with Webkinz? These toys are so cool...they come with a secret pass code that opens up a special web site where the kid and an adult can name their new "pet", adopt it and learn all about it. So besides the good old-fashioned fun, these unique critters also have a fun online component as well. <p>The Cheeky Monkey (love that name!) is about 8.5 inches tall and has the most adorable hands and feet, not to mention those chubby cheeks. This Cheeky Monkey Webkinz is so cute, and yet...he looks like he's capable of some good-natured mischief too. Hey, he's a monkey, right? :)

Not familiar with Webkinz? These toys are so cool...they come with a secret pass code that opens up a special web site where the kid and an adult can name their new "pet", adopt it and learn all about it. So besides the good old-fashioned fun, these unique critters also have a fun online component as well.

The Cheeky Monkey (love that name!) is about 8.5 inches tall and has the most adorable hands and feet, not to mention those chubby cheeks.

]]> Thu, 31 May 2007 17:37:24 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/71501537-webkinz-cheeky-monkey-webkins infosponge@gmail.com Cool Smilebox eCards http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/71020831-cool-smilebox-ecards Does anyone send paper cards anymore? It seems like below a certain age, not so much. :) There still seems to be a little bit of sense that you're taking the easy way out, doesn't there? <p>Well, the folks at <a class="splat_xlink" href="/smilebox.html" target='_blank'>Smilebox</a> have come up with something really <strong>different</strong>. Sure, they do ecards. But they use your own photos! How cool is that?! Send out a personal invitation...with your photo! Send out holiday cards...with the kids photos! It shows you took the extra effort to do something special and personalized. <p>Besides the e-cards, they let you make scrapbooks, slideshows, and all sorts of mash-ups, and they've made it so easy that a ... well, you know. Let's just say it's easy so we don't offend any cave-dwellers. <p>You have even take the creations you make and drop them into your myspace or blog...you'll be famous! :) Does anyone send paper cards anymore? It seems like below a certain age, not so much. :) There still seems to be a little bit of sense that you're taking the easy way out, doesn't there?

Well, the folks at Smilebox have come up with something really different. Sure, they do ecards. But they use your own photos! How cool is that?! Send out a personal invitation...with your photo! Send out holiday cards...with the kids photos! It shows you took the extra effort to do something special and personalized.

Besides the e-cards, they let you make scrapbooks, slideshows, and all sorts of mash-ups, and they've made it so easy that a ... well, you know. Let's just say it's easy so we don't offend any cave-dwellers.

You have even take the creations you make and drop them into your myspace or blog...you'll be famous! :)

]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2007 10:31:28 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/71020831-cool-smilebox-ecards infosponge@gmail.com Personal Mist Cooler for Golfers http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/62060015-personal-mist-cooler-for-golfers Summertime can be a great time for golf, except for one thing: the heat! What if you could carry around a portable device that would cool the air around you up to 30 degrees? Think of the comfort factor and how that would improve your game and keep you safer from heat-related problems. <p>Well, this personal mist generator is just the thing! It holds 16 ounces of water which it pressurizes and delivers as a delightful, cooling, mist! It's like getting a blast of air conditioning, wherever you go, so you're feeling fresh and rejuvenated and at the top of your game. <p>This deluxe version even includes a little fan to add some extra cooling power to the mist system...what a great extra! <p>The perfect gift for any golfer on your list...they'll be thanking you! Summertime can be a great time for golf, except for one thing: the heat! What if you could carry around a portable device that would cool the air around you up to 30 degrees? Think of the comfort factor and how that would improve your game and keep you safer from heat-related problems.

Well, this personal mist generator is just the thing! It holds 16 ounces of water which it pressurizes and delivers as a delightful, cooling, mist! It's like getting a blast of air conditioning, wherever you go, so you're feeling fresh and rejuvenated and at the top of your game.

This deluxe version even includes a little fan to add some extra cooling power to the mist system...what a great extra!

The perfect gift for any golfer on your list...they'll be thanking you!

]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2006 02:15:27 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/62060015-personal-mist-cooler-for-golfers infosponge@gmail.com Craft of the Month Clubs http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/60641054-craft-of-the-month-clubs For a child who has a creative bent (don't they all?) this is a fun gift idea...a selection of fun crafts delivered to them in the mail. Check out the <a class="splat_xlink" href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=41332&U=124638&M=8085" target='_blank'>Krafty Kid</a> site for the full range of options (number of kits, type of kit, length of time) to personalize this club for the child. <p>They'll think of you every month when that package comes! For a child who has a creative bent (don't they all?) this is a fun gift idea...a selection of fun crafts delivered to them in the mail. Check out the Krafty Kid site for the full range of options (number of kits, type of kit, length of time) to personalize this club for the child.

They'll think of you every month when that package comes!

]]> Mon, 06 Mar 2006 12:54:19 -0600 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/60641054-craft-of-the-month-clubs infosponge@gmail.com Portable Color USB Sheetfed Scanner http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/60640226-portable-color-usb-sheetfed-scanner It's that time of year when we're thinking about taxes and deductions again. Wouldn't it be nice if all of your reciepts and bills were right there on your computer? With this innovative sheet scanner, they could be! <p>It plugs in to a USB port on your computer, and you can just feed a sheet of paper, reciept, or business card into it for scanning. All the software you need is included. This scanner is also set up for traveling, so if you're a road warrior you can easily take it with you to scan reciepts & business cards while you travel. <p>What a great way to ditch that stack of odd-sized bits of paper you're hanging on to for taxes and expense tracking! It's that time of year when we're thinking about taxes and deductions again. Wouldn't it be nice if all of your reciepts and bills were right there on your computer? With this innovative sheet scanner, they could be!

It plugs in to a USB port on your computer, and you can just feed a sheet of paper, reciept, or business card into it for scanning. All the software you need is included. This scanner is also set up for traveling, so if you're a road warrior you can easily take it with you to scan reciepts & business cards while you travel.

What a great way to ditch that stack of odd-sized bits of paper you're hanging on to for taxes and expense tracking!

]]> Mon, 06 Mar 2006 04:26:17 -0600 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/60640226-portable-color-usb-sheetfed-scanner infosponge@gmail.com iPod Hi Fi http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/60591738-ipod-hi-fi The newest thing for the iPod fan from Apple is the iPod Hi-Fi, a docking station and speaker system combined into one compact, powerful, and convenient unit! <p>This all-new high-fidelity speaker system works with all iPods through a docking port on the top of the unit. Just set your iPod onto it, and it automatically gets charged and can play your favorite tunes with rich, stereo sound via the handy remote control. It's also able to be run from batteries, so you can take it with you wherever you want that big sound from your little iPod. <p>Available from the Apple Store, with free shipping if you click from this link! The newest thing for the iPod fan from Apple is the iPod Hi-Fi, a docking station and speaker system combined into one compact, powerful, and convenient unit!

This all-new high-fidelity speaker system works with all iPods through a docking port on the top of the unit. Just set your iPod onto it, and it automatically gets charged and can play your favorite tunes with rich, stereo sound via the handy remote control. It's also able to be run from batteries, so you can take it with you wherever you want that big sound from your little iPod.

Available from the Apple Store, with free shipping if you click from this link!

]]> Wed, 01 Mar 2006 19:38:09 -0600 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/60591738-ipod-hi-fi infosponge@gmail.com Hasbro TV Mini Golf http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/60191047-hasbro-tv-mini-golf My family loves to play mini golf but lets face it, by the time we get down there it costs over $20 for the 3 or 4 of us to play 18 holes. <p>While it won't replace a real live course, fun TV golf game from Hasbro is a lot of fun in its own right! My son got it for Christmas and we're still playing it daily a month later. <p>Setup is easy...put in the batteries and plug two cables in to your TV's composite input or VCR, just like most video games. That's all there is to it. <p>There are 5 different courses you can play, from the traditional "Goofy Golf" type layout with windmills and ramps to the exotic outer space course with orbiting planets, very little friction, and wandering robots. <p>There's an aiming wheel that fits the club head, and optical sensor in the "ball" that detects how hard you swing the club, so the putter action is quite realistic, excepting that you skim over the ball instead of hitting it. It's quite easy to master. My family loves to play mini golf but lets face it, by the time we get down there it costs over $20 for the 3 or 4 of us to play 18 holes.

While it won't replace a real live course, fun TV golf game from Hasbro is a lot of fun in its own right! My son got it for Christmas and we're still playing it daily a month later.

Setup is easy...put in the batteries and plug two cables in to your TV's composite input or VCR, just like most video games. That's all there is to it.

There are 5 different courses you can play, from the traditional "Goofy Golf" type layout with windmills and ramps to the exotic outer space course with orbiting planets, very little friction, and wandering robots.

There's an aiming wheel that fits the club head, and optical sensor in the "ball" that detects how hard you swing the club, so the putter action is quite realistic, excepting that you skim over the ball instead of hitting it. It's quite easy to master.

]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2006 12:47:48 -0600 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/60191047-hasbro-tv-mini-golf infosponge@gmail.com Eclipse Executive Office Package in Cherry Wood http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/53391636-eclipse-executive-office-package-in-cherry-wood I have a home office, but the decorating theme is definitely along the lines of mix-n-match, with pieces picked up here and there and cast-offs. If the crew from <a class="splat_xlink" href="http://www.infosponge.org/wiki/while-you-were-out" target='_blank'>While You Were Out</a> ever comes by to redecorate, this is the office furniture set I want. I have a home office, but the decorating theme is definitely along the lines of mix-n-match, with pieces picked up here and there and cast-offs. If the crew from While You Were Out ever comes by to redecorate, this is the office furniture set I want.

]]> Tue, 06 Dec 2005 18:36:15 -0600 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/53391636-eclipse-executive-office-package-in-cherry-wood infosponge@gmail.com Baby Logic DVD http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/53391612-baby-logic-dvd Delightful, cheery music accompanies fun shapes while introducing the ABC's and 123's! It's what babies want to hear and see, and what you want them to learn! <p>Baby Logic is unique compared to most baby videos. It utilizes advanced techniques from proven methods over time, incorporating smooth transitions, high contrast familiar shapes, and logical motions to help stimulate brain activity. This approach attempts to occupy your baby and help brain development. Delightful, cheery music accompanies fun shapes while introducing the ABC's and 123's! It's what babies want to hear and see, and what you want them to learn!

Baby Logic is unique compared to most baby videos. It utilizes advanced techniques from proven methods over time, incorporating smooth transitions, high contrast familiar shapes, and logical motions to help stimulate brain activity. This approach attempts to occupy your baby and help brain development.

]]> Tue, 06 Dec 2005 18:12:51 -0600 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/53391612-baby-logic-dvd infosponge@gmail.com Magellan eXplorist 400 Handheld GPS http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/53391550-magellan-explorist-400-handheld-gps The eXplorist 400 is in the middle of the eXplorist line of GPS receivers from Magellan, but I like it because it's an excellent value and includes the expandable <a class="splat_xlink" href="http://www.infosponge.org/wiki/sd-memory-card" target='_blank'>SD memory card</a> feature. <p>Whether you're on the local bike trail, hiking all day, or even just in the car chasing down garage sales on a saturday morning, this convenient and rugged handeld GPS will get you there (and more importantly...back!). The eXplorist 400 is in the middle of the eXplorist line of GPS receivers from Magellan, but I like it because it's an excellent value and includes the expandable SD memory card feature.

Whether you're on the local bike trail, hiking all day, or even just in the car chasing down garage sales on a saturday morning, this convenient and rugged handeld GPS will get you there (and more importantly...back!).

]]> Tue, 06 Dec 2005 17:50:08 -0600 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/53391550-magellan-explorist-400-handheld-gps infosponge@gmail.com Hand-carved wooden Santa figure http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/53341522-hand-carved-wooden--santa-figure This is an elegant one-of-a-kind carved wooden Santa made by a Russian craftsperson. <p>This merry bearer of seasonal cheer is carved from lime wood and professionally hand painted in rich colors and finished with glitter and several layers of crystal clear lacquer for a durable finish. Along with his sack of presents, he's playfully brought a bear cub along for company! :-) This is an elegant one-of-a-kind carved wooden Santa made by a Russian craftsperson.

This merry bearer of seasonal cheer is carved from lime wood and professionally hand painted in rich colors and finished with glitter and several layers of crystal clear lacquer for a durable finish. Along with his sack of presents, he's playfully brought a bear cub along for company! :-)

]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2005 17:22:45 -0600 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/53341522-hand-carved-wooden--santa-figure infosponge@gmail.com I do all my own stunts http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/53341516-i-do-all-my-own-stunts This t-shirt is not for people who like to delegate. :-) This t-shirt is not for people who like to delegate. :-)

]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2005 17:16:04 -0600 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/53341516-i-do-all-my-own-stunts infosponge@gmail.com Teen Titans Fleece Bathrobe http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/53331819-teen-titans-fleece-bathrobe This blue fleece Teen Titans bath robe is just the thing your budding super-hero needs to help stay warm around the house this winter. <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/crazy-for-bargains">Crazy for Bargains</a> This blue fleece Teen Titans bath robe is just the thing your budding super-hero needs to help stay warm around the house this winter.

Source: Crazy for Bargains

]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2005 20:19:42 -0600 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/53331819-teen-titans-fleece-bathrobe infosponge@gmail.com Winter Lollipop Bouquet Basket http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/53331807-winter-lollipop-bouquet-basket Just one of several cool holiday-themed assortments, this Sweet Frosty Lollipop Bouquet is one of my favorites: a cute ceramic snowman container with eleven festive lollipops in the shape of snowflakes, snowmen, trees, and packages. <p>What a great sized gift for a co-worker or beloved teacher! Just one of several cool holiday-themed assortments, this Sweet Frosty Lollipop Bouquet is one of my favorites: a cute ceramic snowman container with eleven festive lollipops in the shape of snowflakes, snowmen, trees, and packages.

What a great sized gift for a co-worker or beloved teacher!

]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2005 20:07:40 -0600 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/53331807-winter-lollipop-bouquet-basket infosponge@gmail.com Outdoor Enthusiast Gear Assortment http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/53331752-outdoor-enthusiast-gear-assortment This is a really awesome product bundle for anyone on your gift list that loves doing stuff outdoors. It combines a flourescent lantern (no messy kersosene or propane to deal with!), a small tool kit, a large multi-tool, citronella candles, a compass, a keychain whistle, a tackle box and contents...and more! (Check out the whole list at the Overstock.com) This is a really awesome product bundle for anyone on your gift list that loves doing stuff outdoors. It combines a flourescent lantern (no messy kersosene or propane to deal with!), a small tool kit, a large multi-tool, citronella candles, a compass, a keychain whistle, a tackle box and contents...and more! (Check out the whole list at the Overstock.com)

]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2005 19:52:12 -0600 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/53331752-outdoor-enthusiast-gear-assortment infosponge@gmail.com Scooby Doo Snack Tracks http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/53311500-scooby-doo-snack-tracks A lot of my peers were huge Scooby Doo fans back in the 70's, but somehow I missed that the first time around. No matter, because my son is big into Scooby and the Gang and I'm learning to enjoy them for the first time right along with him. <p>One facet of the Scooby Doo experience is of course the music, and this fun CD includes the title themes from 1969, 1972, 1976 and 1984 and 1985 incarnations of the franchise. For some reason they left out my favorite, which is the catchy theme from "A Pup Named Scooby Doo". But no matter, because they did include Danny Janssen's bubblegum pop "chase music" including "Daydreamin'", "Seven Days a Week", and "Pretty Mary Sunlite". <p>Something a little different for the Scooby Doo fan on your gift list! A lot of my peers were huge Scooby Doo fans back in the 70's, but somehow I missed that the first time around. No matter, because my son is big into Scooby and the Gang and I'm learning to enjoy them for the first time right along with him.

One facet of the Scooby Doo experience is of course the music, and this fun CD includes the title themes from 1969, 1972, 1976 and 1984 and 1985 incarnations of the franchise. For some reason they left out my favorite, which is the catchy theme from "A Pup Named Scooby Doo". But no matter, because they did include Danny Janssen's bubblegum pop "chase music" including "Daydreamin'", "Seven Days a Week", and "Pretty Mary Sunlite".

Something a little different for the Scooby Doo fan on your gift list!

]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:00:35 -0600 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/53311500-scooby-doo-snack-tracks infosponge@gmail.com B.C. Builders Boulder Mountain Playset http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52821612-b-c--builders-boulder-mountain-playset Ok, so little boys love construction play sets, and little boys also love dinosaurs, so this is perfect: a dino-construction playset! :-) <p>The Tyrannosaurus "crane" makes fun construction sounds as the child uses him to build (and tear down) the mountain pieces and boulders. <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/little-tikes">Little Tikes</a> Ok, so little boys love construction play sets, and little boys also love dinosaurs, so this is perfect: a dino-construction playset! :-)

The Tyrannosaurus "crane" makes fun construction sounds as the child uses him to build (and tear down) the mountain pieces and boulders.

Source: Little Tikes

]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2005 18:12:40 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52821612-b-c--builders-boulder-mountain-playset infosponge@gmail.com Plush Baby Penguin and Igloo http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52701437-plush-baby-penguin-and-igloo Too cute? Darn right! :-) <p>This fuzzy baby penguin lets out a little "squeak!" when you squeeze his tummy. He comes with his own igloo to keep him snug and warm. <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/playful-plush-toys">Playful Plush Toys</a> Too cute? Darn right! :-)

This fuzzy baby penguin lets out a little "squeak!" when you squeeze his tummy. He comes with his own igloo to keep him snug and warm.

Source: Playful Plush Toys

]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2005 16:37:42 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52701437-plush-baby-penguin-and-igloo infosponge@gmail.com iPod nano http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52500325-ipod-nano Just when you thought you'd seen all there was to see iPod-wise, Apple has come out with a new model! The iPod nano is just 0.27 inches thick and weighs only 1.5 ounces! Despite the thin size, It's a full-feature iPod though with a crisp color display and 14-hour battery life. <p>The price point is pretty great too: $199 for 2GB (500 songs) and $249 for 4GB (1000 songs), with <b>free shipping</b> and <b>free laser engraving</b> if you order it from this site. <p>I have an iPod Shuffle and love it...but this new model making me think of upgrading to a nano! :) <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/the-apple-store">The Apple Store</a> <IMG border=0 width=1 height=1 src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=mRHqoLmZJQ0&bids=77305.10001590&type=3&subid=9"> Just when you thought you'd seen all there was to see iPod-wise, Apple has come out with a new model! The iPod nano is just 0.27 inches thick and weighs only 1.5 ounces! Despite the thin size, It's a full-feature iPod though with a crisp color display and 14-hour battery life.

The price point is pretty great too: $199 for 2GB (500 songs) and $249 for 4GB (1000 songs), with free shipping and free laser engraving if you order it from this site.

I have an iPod Shuffle and love it...but this new model making me think of upgrading to a nano! :)

Source: The Apple Store

]]> Thu, 08 Sep 2005 05:25:23 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52500325-ipod-nano infosponge@gmail.com Copper Cattails http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52460836-copper-cattails This copper cattail decoration is handcrafted in Florida, and consists of a brass stem with copper leaves. The will get that desirable rich patina with age. <p>This is a great way to add year-round interest to a garden pond or flower bed, and you can cluster several of them together for an even greater effect! <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/modern-artisans">Modern Artisans</a> This copper cattail decoration is handcrafted in Florida, and consists of a brass stem with copper leaves. The will get that desirable rich patina with age.

This is a great way to add year-round interest to a garden pond or flower bed, and you can cluster several of them together for an even greater effect!

Source: Modern Artisans

]]> Sun, 04 Sep 2005 10:36:27 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52460836-copper-cattails infosponge@gmail.com 2006 Entertainment Book http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52430245-2006-entertainment-book I know it's cliche to say "it's the gift that keeps on giving", but these books make great gifts. They're full of coupons and deals for everything your friends and family like to do. The Entertainment Book can even give you some inspiration to try a few places you may have been wondering about! <p>For 2006, there's a few new special deals I'll fill you in on. First, for anyone who buys a Entertainment Book between September 5th 2005 and September 30th 2005, they are including a FREE $5 Gift Card for Target. Nice bonus! <p>The second deal is good all year long: there's a FREE movie rental and single popcorn coupon from Blockbuster. <p>This is a no-brainer...these books pay for themselves many times over in savings AND they make a gift that's used over and over for a whole year. <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/entertainment-book">Entertainment Book</a> I know it's cliche to say "it's the gift that keeps on giving", but these books make great gifts. They're full of coupons and deals for everything your friends and family like to do. The Entertainment Book can even give you some inspiration to try a few places you may have been wondering about!

For 2006, there's a few new special deals I'll fill you in on. First, for anyone who buys a Entertainment Book between September 5th 2005 and September 30th 2005, they are including a FREE $5 Gift Card for Target. Nice bonus!

The second deal is good all year long: there's a FREE movie rental and single popcorn coupon from Blockbuster.

This is a no-brainer...these books pay for themselves many times over in savings AND they make a gift that's used over and over for a whole year.

Source: Entertainment Book

]]> Thu, 01 Sep 2005 04:45:36 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52430245-2006-entertainment-book infosponge@gmail.com Baka Gaijin (Stupid Foreigner) T-Shirt http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52381019-baka-gaijin--stupid-foreigner--t-shirt Dare to be stupid! :-) <p>I like tees with foreign language sayings on them, especially when the translation is unexpected, like this one. <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/j-list">J-List</a>, of course. Dare to be stupid! :-)

I like tees with foreign language sayings on them, especially when the translation is unexpected, like this one.

Source: J-List, of course.

]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2005 12:19:25 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52381019-baka-gaijin--stupid-foreigner--t-shirt infosponge@gmail.com Silver 3-stone Pink CZ Earrings from Thailand http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52360221-silver-3-stone-pink-cz-earrings-from-thailand These eye-catching silver and cubic zirconia earrings are from the Worldstock collection, handmade by women in northern Thailand. <p>The polished frames are made of sterling silver and feature a sparkling column of one pink and two clear cubic zirconia. <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/overstock-com">Overstock.com</a> These eye-catching silver and cubic zirconia earrings are from the Worldstock collection, handmade by women in northern Thailand.

The polished frames are made of sterling silver and feature a sparkling column of one pink and two clear cubic zirconia.

Source: Overstock.com

]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2005 04:21:48 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52360221-silver-3-stone-pink-cz-earrings-from-thailand infosponge@gmail.com Scooby Doo Shower Radio http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52360113-scooby-doo-shower-radio This might be the closest that Scooby (or Shaggy!) gets to taking a shower. :-) <p>This groovy AM/FM radio can either hang or a wall-mounting kit is included. The easy to use controls means even Velma can use it when she drops her glasses, and you just know she will... <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/allbrands">AllBrands</a> This might be the closest that Scooby (or Shaggy!) gets to taking a shower. :-)

This groovy AM/FM radio can either hang or a wall-mounting kit is included. The easy to use controls means even Velma can use it when she drops her glasses, and you just know she will...

Source: AllBrands

]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2005 03:13:54 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52360113-scooby-doo-shower-radio infosponge@gmail.com Deluxe Scooby-Doo Costume http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52320813-deluxe-scooby-doo-costume All together now: "awwwwwwwwww...!" <p>This deluxe Scooby Doo dog costume comes with a jumpsuit, SD dog collar, and headpiece. Scooby Snacks not included. :-) <p>An officially licensed Scooby-Doo / Hanna-Barbera costume, from <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/buycostumes">BuyCostumes</a>. All together now: "awwwwwwwwww...!"

This deluxe Scooby Doo dog costume comes with a jumpsuit, SD dog collar, and headpiece. Scooby Snacks not included. :-)

An officially licensed Scooby-Doo / Hanna-Barbera costume, from BuyCostumes.

]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2005 10:13:34 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52320813-deluxe-scooby-doo-costume infosponge@gmail.com KitchenAid Pro Line Burr Coffee Mill http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52300842-kitchenaid-pro-line-burr-coffee-mill OK, I'm pretty serious about my coffee, and I like to grind my own beans because they're fresher and I can combine different kinds of coffee together. Unfortunately, I seem to wear out a regular burr grinder every 8 or 9 months and you can't get replacement burr wheels anywhere, so you pretty much have to just buy a new one, which I hate! <p>So this time when my favorite Delonghi grinder got worn out, I looked around for a replacement that would last longer and have replaceable parts. I found this Kitchen Aid, and I'm in love. :-) <p>It runs at a lower speed, so it's quiet! It grinds faboulously out of a large glass hopper, and it's so solidly made. I expect I'll be using this one for many years to come. <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/cooking-dot-com">Cooking dot com</a> OK, I'm pretty serious about my coffee, and I like to grind my own beans because they're fresher and I can combine different kinds of coffee together. Unfortunately, I seem to wear out a regular burr grinder every 8 or 9 months and you can't get replacement burr wheels anywhere, so you pretty much have to just buy a new one, which I hate!

So this time when my favorite Delonghi grinder got worn out, I looked around for a replacement that would last longer and have replaceable parts. I found this Kitchen Aid, and I'm in love. :-)

It runs at a lower speed, so it's quiet! It grinds faboulously out of a large glass hopper, and it's so solidly made. I expect I'll be using this one for many years to come.

Source: Cooking dot com

]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2005 10:42:52 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52300842-kitchenaid-pro-line-burr-coffee-mill infosponge@gmail.com Kids Classic Replica Pedal Cars http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52280242-kids-classic-replica-pedal-cars These are so retro-cool! These superbly-crafted 1950's era pedal cars are sure to be a hit, even with the most techno-jaded youngsters, just because of all the extra details like padded seats and functional chrome steering wheels. <p>They come in several versions, including a Fire Engine, Police Car, Classic '55 Convertible, and even a Model-T. I hope my son doesn't see me working on this page, he's gonna want one! :-) <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/drivewerks">DriveWerks</a> These are so retro-cool! These superbly-crafted 1950's era pedal cars are sure to be a hit, even with the most techno-jaded youngsters, just because of all the extra details like padded seats and functional chrome steering wheels.

They come in several versions, including a Fire Engine, Police Car, Classic '55 Convertible, and even a Model-T. I hope my son doesn't see me working on this page, he's gonna want one! :-)

Source: DriveWerks

]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2005 04:42:03 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52280242-kids-classic-replica-pedal-cars infosponge@gmail.com Hand Painted Computer Mouse http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52260915-hand-painted-computer-mouse Looking for a high-tech with a lo-tech touch? Look no further than this computer mouse, hand-painted by Russian artists with miniature scenes as you'd find on a fine lacquer box! The example shown is a peony flower painting, but at the web site they have all manner of subjects to choose from. <p>These artistic mice are coated with several layers of special lacquer to make them durable and fully functional. <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/russian-legacy">Russian Legacy</a> Looking for a high-tech with a lo-tech touch? Look no further than this computer mouse, hand-painted by Russian artists with miniature scenes as you'd find on a fine lacquer box! The example shown is a peony flower painting, but at the web site they have all manner of subjects to choose from.

These artistic mice are coated with several layers of special lacquer to make them durable and fully functional.

Source: Russian Legacy

]]> Mon, 15 Aug 2005 11:15:40 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52260915-hand-painted-computer-mouse infosponge@gmail.com Turtles Laying Eggs Aboriginal Art Print http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52260349-turtles-laying-eggs-aboriginal-art-print I really enjoy the dot-paintings that Australian Aboriginal artists produce. I have a few originals hanging here in my home office and I find myself gazing at them when I'm deep in thought. The style has a sort of energy about it that implies motion and action and yet is very calming. <p>This print is a high-quality silk-screen version of a dot painting of three sea turtles laying their eggs, 16.8" by 20.6". <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/australian-native">Australian Native</a> I really enjoy the dot-paintings that Australian Aboriginal artists produce. I have a few originals hanging here in my home office and I find myself gazing at them when I'm deep in thought. The style has a sort of energy about it that implies motion and action and yet is very calming.

This print is a high-quality silk-screen version of a dot painting of three sea turtles laying their eggs, 16.8" by 20.6".

Source: Australian Native

]]> Mon, 15 Aug 2005 05:49:14 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52260349-turtles-laying-eggs-aboriginal-art-print infosponge@gmail.com All Seasons Fruit Club http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52240311-all-seasons-fruit-club This is the most superlative monthly fruit club out there, so if you know someone who appreciates fresh fruit this is the one you're after! It's available in 3, 6, 9, or a full 12-month version and is from <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/hale-groves">Hale Groves</a> who have been finding and shipping the best fresh fruit since 1947. <p>Here's a sampling of what's being offered: Bosc pears, Regal Navel oranges, Hale Honeybells, Regent Ruby Red grapefruit, Wimbleton strawberries, Viscount kiwi, Empress Ortaniques, Duchess Fuji apples, Ambassador bing cherries, Emperor peaches, Baroness Bartlett pears and Noble red grapes. Something special to look forward to each month! <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/hale-groves">Hale Groves</a> This is the most superlative monthly fruit club out there, so if you know someone who appreciates fresh fruit this is the one you're after! It's available in 3, 6, 9, or a full 12-month version and is from Hale Groves who have been finding and shipping the best fresh fruit since 1947.

Here's a sampling of what's being offered: Bosc pears, Regal Navel oranges, Hale Honeybells, Regent Ruby Red grapefruit, Wimbleton strawberries, Viscount kiwi, Empress Ortaniques, Duchess Fuji apples, Ambassador bing cherries, Emperor peaches, Baroness Bartlett pears and Noble red grapes. Something special to look forward to each month!

Source: Hale Groves

]]> Sat, 13 Aug 2005 05:11:44 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52240311-all-seasons-fruit-club infosponge@gmail.com Kachina - Morning Singer http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52230547-kachina---morning-singer This 10" Morning Singer Kachina doll is hand made in the USA by a Navajo artist. It has a resin face and is painted and assembled by hand and decorated with leather and feather accessories. Because they are hand-crafted, each one will be slightly different! <p>The Morning Singer calls for the sun to rise, tells the news, and sings songs to wake the village. <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/arizona-indian-jewelry">Arizona Indian Jewelry</a> This 10" Morning Singer Kachina doll is hand made in the USA by a Navajo artist. It has a resin face and is painted and assembled by hand and decorated with leather and feather accessories. Because they are hand-crafted, each one will be slightly different!

The Morning Singer calls for the sun to rise, tells the news, and sings songs to wake the village.

Source: Arizona Indian Jewelry

]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2005 07:47:20 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52230547-kachina---morning-singer infosponge@gmail.com A Year of Monthly Roses http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52230331-a-year-of-monthly-roses What an unforgettable treat for someone you love: 6 months or a full year of beautiful roses, delivered monthly! <p>Amazing farm-fresh roses are combined with seasonal greenery and other elements in a unique hand-tied European-style presentation. It will be a suprise the first time, and then something they look forward to lovingly from then on! <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/beyond-blossoms">Beyond Blossoms</a> What an unforgettable treat for someone you love: 6 months or a full year of beautiful roses, delivered monthly!

Amazing farm-fresh roses are combined with seasonal greenery and other elements in a unique hand-tied European-style presentation. It will be a suprise the first time, and then something they look forward to lovingly from then on!

Source: Beyond Blossoms

]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2005 05:31:16 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52230331-a-year-of-monthly-roses infosponge@gmail.com Flamingo Wine Bottle Holder http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52230322-flamingo-wine-bottle-holder This cute resin flamingo sculpture is hand-painted and can hold a bottle of wine for serving or display. It even comes with its own little matching cork topper with a flamingo on top! Too cute... :-) <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/details-art">Details Art</a> This cute resin flamingo sculpture is hand-painted and can hold a bottle of wine for serving or display. It even comes with its own little matching cork topper with a flamingo on top! Too cute... :-)

Source: Details Art

]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2005 05:22:18 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52230322-flamingo-wine-bottle-holder infosponge@gmail.com Lasonic region-free DVD player http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52200933-lasonic-region-free-dvd-player We're very fond of region-free here at my house. If you don't know what that means, in a nutshell, your typical DVD player is "region-locked" to only play a DVD from your own part of the world. So if you're a fan of British comedies, German documentaries, Japanese Anime, etc., and would like to buy a DVD from that country and play it at home...you're out of luck! <p>This affordable Lasonic DVD player is a solution. It has all the typical DVD features you'd expect, plus it supports the DIVX/MP4 formats for highly-compressed DVD-R movies. Great stuff! <p>We use our region-free player to watch DVD's of TV shows from the UK that you just can't see anywhere here in the USA, like "Coupling", "Men Behaving Badly", and "Ground Force" specials in their original format. <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/j-list">J-List</a> We're very fond of region-free here at my house. If you don't know what that means, in a nutshell, your typical DVD player is "region-locked" to only play a DVD from your own part of the world. So if you're a fan of British comedies, German documentaries, Japanese Anime, etc., and would like to buy a DVD from that country and play it at home...you're out of luck!

This affordable Lasonic DVD player is a solution. It has all the typical DVD features you'd expect, plus it supports the DIVX/MP4 formats for highly-compressed DVD-R movies. Great stuff!

We use our region-free player to watch DVD's of TV shows from the UK that you just can't see anywhere here in the USA, like "Coupling", "Men Behaving Badly", and "Ground Force" specials in their original format.

Source: J-List

]]> Tue, 09 Aug 2005 11:33:04 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52200933-lasonic-region-free-dvd-player infosponge@gmail.com Wine Table http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52180515-wine-table What a cool idea...combine a wine rack with a drawers for storage and...voila: The wine table! <p>This classic designed table is available in natural wood, cherry, or oak, and stylishly holds up to 21 bottles of wine on three shelves. It would be equally at home in a corner of your kitchen as well as the dining room. <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/homevisions">HomeVisions</a> What a cool idea...combine a wine rack with a drawers for storage and...voila: The wine table!

This classic designed table is available in natural wood, cherry, or oak, and stylishly holds up to 21 bottles of wine on three shelves. It would be equally at home in a corner of your kitchen as well as the dining room.

Source: HomeVisions

]]> Sun, 07 Aug 2005 07:15:20 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52180515-wine-table infosponge@gmail.com Moscow Subway T-Shirt http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52171518-moscow-subway-t-shirt This unique t-shirt from Russia features a colorful schematic map of the Moscow subway system. I want one. :-) <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/russian-legacy">Russian Legacy</a> This unique t-shirt from Russia features a colorful schematic map of the Moscow subway system. I want one. :-)

Source: Russian Legacy

]]> Sat, 06 Aug 2005 17:18:13 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52171518-moscow-subway-t-shirt infosponge@gmail.com Miso Pretty Beauty Kit http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52171349-miso-pretty-beauty-kit I love it when a product gives you a little giggle just from reading the name, like this "Miso Pretty" beauty kit, which brings to mind that scene from <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/full-metal-jacket">Full Metal Jacket</a> for some reason. :-) <p>This fun kit includes samples of these 4 Miso Pretty products: Deep Sea Body Wash, Hand & Body Cream, Persimmon Beauty Bars, and Lip Balm. <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/pinky-and-company">Pinky and Company</a> I love it when a product gives you a little giggle just from reading the name, like this "Miso Pretty" beauty kit, which brings to mind that scene from Full Metal Jacket for some reason. :-)

This fun kit includes samples of these 4 Miso Pretty products: Deep Sea Body Wash, Hand & Body Cream, Persimmon Beauty Bars, and Lip Balm.

Source: Pinky and Company

]]> Sat, 06 Aug 2005 15:49:16 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52171349-miso-pretty-beauty-kit infosponge@gmail.com Scooby Doo Pizza Delivery http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52160053-scooby-doo-pizza-delivery This fun-friction powered toy features Scooby Doo in a chefs' hat, delivering pizza! Somehow I suspect he's eating all the profits. :-) <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/kimmyshop">KimmyShop</a> This fun-friction powered toy features Scooby Doo in a chefs' hat, delivering pizza! Somehow I suspect he's eating all the profits. :-)

Source: KimmyShop

]]> Fri, 05 Aug 2005 02:53:32 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52160053-scooby-doo-pizza-delivery infosponge@gmail.com 14k White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52150134-14k-white-gold-diamond-heart-pendant This unique interpretation of a heart shape in highly polished 14k white gold includes 2 clusters of H/I1 quality diamonds. The chain is 18 inches with a spring ring clasp for security. <p>Each order includes a complementary gift box & card, FREE air shipping, and a 30-day return so you can't go wrong! <p>Source: the fine jewelry craftspeople at <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/mondera">Mondera</a>. This unique interpretation of a heart shape in highly polished 14k white gold includes 2 clusters of H/I1 quality diamonds. The chain is 18 inches with a spring ring clasp for security.

Each order includes a complementary gift box & card, FREE air shipping, and a 30-day return so you can't go wrong!

Source: the fine jewelry craftspeople at Mondera.

]]> Thu, 04 Aug 2005 03:34:09 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52150134-14k-white-gold-diamond-heart-pendant infosponge@gmail.com Squirrel Nut Zippers http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52141026-squirrel-nut-zippers I was always a fan of the band "Squrrel Nut Zippers" but I never knew that there really was a retro-brand candy of the same name! They sounds "nutty" and tasty. :-) <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/candy-crate">Candy Crate</a> I was always a fan of the band "Squrrel Nut Zippers" but I never knew that there really was a retro-brand candy of the same name! They sounds "nutty" and tasty. :-)

Source: Candy Crate

]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2005 12:26:56 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52141026-squirrel-nut-zippers infosponge@gmail.com Turtle Clock http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52130348-turtle-clock I love turtle themed pieces, and this whimsical turtle clock is sooo cute! What a great thing to hang in a kids bedroom or any other space where a bit of colorful fun would brighten up the wall. And yes, that star is a moving pendulum, powered by a 'C' battery. <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/details-art">Details Art</a> I love turtle themed pieces, and this whimsical turtle clock is sooo cute! What a great thing to hang in a kids bedroom or any other space where a bit of colorful fun would brighten up the wall. And yes, that star is a moving pendulum, powered by a 'C' battery.

Source: Details Art

]]> Tue, 02 Aug 2005 05:48:40 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52130348-turtle-clock infosponge@gmail.com Japanese Paper Stitcher http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52130334-japanese-paper-stitcher Yes, it looks like a stapler, but it's not! <p>Totally "staple free", this clever gadget from Japan stitches several sheets of paper together. How cool is that? Imagine not having to fuss with staples, which if you're like me you're either always running out of or just getting them jammed into the stapler. <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/j-list">J-List</a> Yes, it looks like a stapler, but it's not!

Totally "staple free", this clever gadget from Japan stitches several sheets of paper together. How cool is that? Imagine not having to fuss with staples, which if you're like me you're either always running out of or just getting them jammed into the stapler.

Source: J-List

]]> Tue, 02 Aug 2005 05:34:47 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52130334-japanese-paper-stitcher infosponge@gmail.com Domo-Kun square plush http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52120125-domo-kun-square-plush Probably best known to Americans as the antagonist in those "God kills a kitten" graphics that are floating around on the internet, there's something about Domo-Kun that is more cute than menacing. <p>This Domo-Kun is a soft cube pillow about 3 3/4 inches on each side and very soft. <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/j-list">J-List</a>, of course. Probably best known to Americans as the antagonist in those "God kills a kitten" graphics that are floating around on the internet, there's something about Domo-Kun that is more cute than menacing.

This Domo-Kun is a soft cube pillow about 3 3/4 inches on each side and very soft.

Source: J-List, of course.

]]> Mon, 01 Aug 2005 03:25:44 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52120125-domo-kun-square-plush infosponge@gmail.com Porter Cable 3000 Watt 6HP Generator http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52112359-porter-cable-3000-watt-6hp-generator I really should get one of these. Living in Florida, last year we had to deal with these nasty "hurricane" critters that left a lot of folks without power for days or weeks. We got pretty lucky and only lost power for a few hours at a time, but if it had gone on longer we would have lost everything in the freezer, not been able to see any TV news, and wouldn't have had any way to run a fan to keep cool. <p>This bad-boy has a 6HP Tecumseh Enduro engine and a 4 gallon gas tank. What was that noise that Tim Allen used to make? "ruhh ruhh ruhh roooh!" <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/tool-king">Tool King</a>, who have lots of cool testosterone-laden stuff like this. :-) I really should get one of these. Living in Florida, last year we had to deal with these nasty "hurricane" critters that left a lot of folks without power for days or weeks. We got pretty lucky and only lost power for a few hours at a time, but if it had gone on longer we would have lost everything in the freezer, not been able to see any TV news, and wouldn't have had any way to run a fan to keep cool.

This bad-boy has a 6HP Tecumseh Enduro engine and a 4 gallon gas tank. What was that noise that Tim Allen used to make? "ruhh ruhh ruhh roooh!"

Source: Tool King, who have lots of cool testosterone-laden stuff like this. :-)

]]> Mon, 01 Aug 2005 01:59:55 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52112359-porter-cable-3000-watt-6hp-generator infosponge@gmail.com DirecTV + TiVo http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52110823-directv---tivo OK, this may not be that unusual these days, but it's something cool and one of those things it's hard for me to imagine being without...DirecTV and TiVo. <p>What brought this to mind is that while I have been out enjoying the fresh air and sunshine, my TiVo has been faithfully recording the Space Shuttle mission hilights from NASA TV, my favorite cooking shows on the Food Network, and even the latest Beach Volleyball, all without me doing anything. Whenever I have the time and want to watch them, I can. That's the best thing, it lets me do my viewing on my schedule. <p>If you have kids, how many times have you heard "hey, I want to watch that again!". TiVo is great for that. We have a whole season's worth of <i>The Backyardigans</i> and <i>Prehistoric Planet</i> saved away for whenever my son wants to see them. It's so handy! OK, this may not be that unusual these days, but it's something cool and one of those things it's hard for me to imagine being without...DirecTV and TiVo.

What brought this to mind is that while I have been out enjoying the fresh air and sunshine, my TiVo has been faithfully recording the Space Shuttle mission hilights from NASA TV, my favorite cooking shows on the Food Network, and even the latest Beach Volleyball, all without me doing anything. Whenever I have the time and want to watch them, I can. That's the best thing, it lets me do my viewing on my schedule.

If you have kids, how many times have you heard "hey, I want to watch that again!". TiVo is great for that. We have a whole season's worth of The Backyardigans and Prehistoric Planet saved away for whenever my son wants to see them. It's so handy!

]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2005 10:23:16 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52110823-directv---tivo infosponge@gmail.com Poetry Stones http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52100407-poetry-stones This unique kit lets you make your own cobblestones for use as garden markers, garden decorations, or stepping stones. Using the provided molds and letter forms, you can put whatever words you'd like on them. <p>In my case, I think "Stub Toe" and "Fire Ants" would work really well in my garden, but I'm sure you can find some more Zen-like inscriptions if you try. :-) <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/nature-hills-nursery">Nature Hills Nursery</a> This unique kit lets you make your own cobblestones for use as garden markers, garden decorations, or stepping stones. Using the provided molds and letter forms, you can put whatever words you'd like on them.

In my case, I think "Stub Toe" and "Fire Ants" would work really well in my garden, but I'm sure you can find some more Zen-like inscriptions if you try. :-)

Source: Nature Hills Nursery

]]> Sat, 30 Jul 2005 06:07:39 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52100407-poetry-stones infosponge@gmail.com Personalized Coffee http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52090538-personalized-coffee I see lots of personalized gift items around, but when something involves coffee, it sure gets my attention! <p>The folks at Coffee Ink will slap your name (or company name, event, etc.) on 10oz of delicious 100% organic Costa Rican Tarrazu coffee, making it a cool gift item that people will remember. They have specialized labels for weddings, showers, parties, and so on, so you can make the perfect presentation. <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/coffee-ink">Coffee Ink</a> I see lots of personalized gift items around, but when something involves coffee, it sure gets my attention!

The folks at Coffee Ink will slap your name (or company name, event, etc.) on 10oz of delicious 100% organic Costa Rican Tarrazu coffee, making it a cool gift item that people will remember. They have specialized labels for weddings, showers, parties, and so on, so you can make the perfect presentation.

Source: Coffee Ink

]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2005 07:38:16 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52090538-personalized-coffee infosponge@gmail.com Skeleton Key Necklace http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52080345-skeleton-key-necklace This eye-catching costume jewelry necklace is adorned with little skeleton keys. <p>Not sure if they come in handy if you get locked out of your car, but they do have matching earrings available too. :-) <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/stylepepper">stylepepper</a> This eye-catching costume jewelry necklace is adorned with little skeleton keys.

Not sure if they come in handy if you get locked out of your car, but they do have matching earrings available too. :-)

Source: stylepepper

]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2005 05:45:51 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52080345-skeleton-key-necklace infosponge@gmail.com Mini RC Hovercraft http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52080155-mini-rc-hovercraft This mini radio control hovercraft is amazing! It fits in the palm of your hand and races over any smooth surface with a 30 foot range using its twin engines. <p>I want to get one just so that I can show it to someone and say "My hovercraft is full of eels...really tiny RC eels!" :-) <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/hobbytron">Hobbytron</a> This mini radio control hovercraft is amazing! It fits in the palm of your hand and races over any smooth surface with a 30 foot range using its twin engines.

I want to get one just so that I can show it to someone and say "My hovercraft is full of eels...really tiny RC eels!" :-)

Source: Hobbytron

]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2005 03:55:57 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52080155-mini-rc-hovercraft infosponge@gmail.com Copper Spirals Bird Feeder and Bath Set http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52070945-copper-spirals-bird-feeder-and-bath-set I like this copper bird feeder and bath set because the shapes are so organic and functional. The interlocking pieces form both a basin/feeder and a shelter as well. Very unusual! I bet these get a nice patina after being outside for a season. <p>Also available individually. <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/modern-artisans">Modern Artisans</a> I like this copper bird feeder and bath set because the shapes are so organic and functional. The interlocking pieces form both a basin/feeder and a shelter as well. Very unusual! I bet these get a nice patina after being outside for a season.

Also available individually.

Source: Modern Artisans

]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2005 11:45:57 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52070945-copper-spirals-bird-feeder-and-bath-set infosponge@gmail.com DaNisha Sculpture: Triple Human http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52070508-danisha-sculpture--triple-human We're big fans of figural art and this unique ceramic sculpture definitely qualifies. I like how the three figures that support the shallow bowl are echoed in the classical style nudes within. <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/details-art">Details Art</a> We're big fans of figural art and this unique ceramic sculpture definitely qualifies. I like how the three figures that support the shallow bowl are echoed in the classical style nudes within.

Source: Details Art

]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2005 07:08:20 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52070508-danisha-sculpture--triple-human infosponge@gmail.com Carrot Slippers http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52070500-carrot-slippers These carrot slippers are pretty handy if you'd like someone wearing bunny slippers to chase after you! What happens after you're caught is entirely up to you. :-) <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/crazy-for-bargains">Crazy for Bargains</a> These carrot slippers are pretty handy if you'd like someone wearing bunny slippers to chase after you! What happens after you're caught is entirely up to you. :-)

Source: Crazy for Bargains

]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2005 07:00:23 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52070500-carrot-slippers infosponge@gmail.com Pyro XS Rainbow Stunt Kite http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52070256-pyro-xs-rainbow-stunt-kite My cranky high-school gym teacher was always telling me to go fly a kite. I probably would have listened to him if I'd had a cool kite like this one! <p>It has an awesome 80-inch wingspan and a carbon-graphite frame. No more sitting around at the beach or park, wondering what to do, ok? :-) <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/wind-toys-online">Wind Toys Online</a> My cranky high-school gym teacher was always telling me to go fly a kite. I probably would have listened to him if I'd had a cool kite like this one!

It has an awesome 80-inch wingspan and a carbon-graphite frame. No more sitting around at the beach or park, wondering what to do, ok? :-)

Source: Wind Toys Online

]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2005 04:56:53 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52070256-pyro-xs-rainbow-stunt-kite infosponge@gmail.com Metropolis Toaster http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52061438-metropolis-toaster This toaster from DeLonghi would be right at home in Fritz Lang's 1927 film <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/metropolis">Metropolis</a>, which is probably where the name came from. :) The styling us ultra-retro sci-fi and looks like it's just as likely to go airborne as make toast! <p>Available in 2-slice and 4-slice and it has controls and adjustments out the wazoo, so it will brown your breadstuffs just how you like 'em. <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/homevisions">HomeVisions</a>, who have lots of other retro-style kitchen gear as well. This toaster from DeLonghi would be right at home in Fritz Lang's 1927 film Metropolis, which is probably where the name came from. :) The styling us ultra-retro sci-fi and looks like it's just as likely to go airborne as make toast!

Available in 2-slice and 4-slice and it has controls and adjustments out the wazoo, so it will brown your breadstuffs just how you like 'em.

Source: HomeVisions, who have lots of other retro-style kitchen gear as well.

]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2005 16:38:41 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52061438-metropolis-toaster infosponge@gmail.com Scooby Doo Insulated Lunch Bag http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52061003-scooby-doo-insulated-lunch-bag My son is ga-ga about anything to "doo" with Scooby-Doo. I think I'm gonna have to get him one of these for school. :-) <p>It's made of canvas with a velcro flap and has an extra side compartment. <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/kimmyshop">Kimmyshop</a> My son is ga-ga about anything to "doo" with Scooby-Doo. I think I'm gonna have to get him one of these for school. :-)

It's made of canvas with a velcro flap and has an extra side compartment.

Source: Kimmyshop

]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2005 12:03:44 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52061003-scooby-doo-insulated-lunch-bag infosponge@gmail.com Candy Cigarettes http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52060344-candy-cigarettes Oh so socially incorrect these days, but we kids used to "smoke" these candy cigarettes all the time when I was a whippersnapper. It's so "sweet" that some of this retro candy is still being made. <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/candy-crate">Candy Crate</a> Oh so socially incorrect these days, but we kids used to "smoke" these candy cigarettes all the time when I was a whippersnapper. It's so "sweet" that some of this retro candy is still being made.

Source: Candy Crate

]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2005 05:44:54 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52060344-candy-cigarettes infosponge@gmail.com MegaZooka air blaster http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52051609-megazooka-air-blaster This is one of those wacky toys that's as much fun in the back yard as it is on a Friday afternoon in your cubicle. <p>This "mega" sized version of the AirZooka sends a silent blast of air across a room to "puff!" someones' hair or rustle some papers. The perfect stealth gag...just try not to give yourself away by giggling too much! :-) <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/overstock-com">Overstock.com</a> This is one of those wacky toys that's as much fun in the back yard as it is on a Friday afternoon in your cubicle.

This "mega" sized version of the AirZooka sends a silent blast of air across a room to "puff!" someones' hair or rustle some papers. The perfect stealth gag...just try not to give yourself away by giggling too much! :-)

Source: Overstock.com

]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2005 18:09:49 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52051609-megazooka-air-blaster infosponge@gmail.com Space Shuttle Return-To-Flight Wristband http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52051520-space-shuttle-return-to-flight-wristband These trendy wrist bands commemorate the return to flight of the US NASA Space Shuttle program with STS-114. <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/countdown-creations">Countdown Creations</a> These trendy wrist bands commemorate the return to flight of the US NASA Space Shuttle program with STS-114.

Source: Countdown Creations

]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2005 17:20:31 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52051520-space-shuttle-return-to-flight-wristband infosponge@gmail.com Russian Tennis Player Nesting Dolls http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52051423-russian-tennis-player-nesting-dolls These traditional Russian <i>matryoshka</i> (nesting dolls) have the faces of tennis players on them. Kinda neat, but I'm holding out for the Maria Sharapova set. :) Check out the site, because they also have other caricatures and more traditional folksy designs. <p>And here's a special deal we've worked out, to make one of these nesting doll sets a really cool gift: if you order from our link, they will <b>personalize</b> the largest doll with a name and up to 10 exta words...<b>for free</b>! Just write the personalization info into the "Comments" field when you order. How sweet is that? <p>Source: <a class="splat_link" href="/doc/russian-legacy">Russian Legacy</a> These traditional Russian matryoshka (nesting dolls) have the faces of tennis players on them. Kinda neat, but I'm holding out for the Maria Sharapova set. :) Check out the site, because they also have other caricatures and more traditional folksy designs.

And here's a special deal we've worked out, to make one of these nesting doll sets a really cool gift: if you order from our link, they will personalize the largest doll with a name and up to 10 exta words...for free! Just write the personalization info into the "Comments" field when you order. How sweet is that?

Source: Russian Legacy

]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2005 16:23:53 -0500 http://www.coolgiftblog.com/doc/52051423-russian-tennis-player-nesting-dolls infosponge@gmail.com