great gift ideas

You’ve Got to Sparkle & Shine!

I’m a girl on a mission.  I’m going to call this the 10 days of Stylish Office Gear. Forget the 12 days of Christmas.

Since this is “Day One” we have a long way to go girl.  And if this goes well, we may just continue it forever and ever.

Next up is this flashy, crystal computer mouse. Yes, you need rhinestones to dazzle you while you’re working on that document. I’ll be when the light hits it just right you’ll be a shining star. (Okay, so maybe not but it’s still a cute mouse, right?)

“When you compute with this stunning computer mouse embellished all-over with hand-applied crystal rhinestones. Optical mouse with scroll wheel and USB connector.”

Lovely.  Best thing? It’s on sale.

$29.99 $19.99 ComputerGear

Fun, Colorful Keys for Your Keyboard

Bah, who says work has to be boring.  Sure you sit in that cubicle with that boring gray and drab design throughout the day.  You can put up a few photos and a sexy geeky calendar on your wall, but it’s just not a fun, happy, entertaining environment. Duh, it’s work!!!

I am on a mission to jazz up your cubicle. Yes, me.. the Savvy Chick.  I’m going to help you make it through the day with color, humor and style.

Let’s start with these funny and cute sticky covers for your keyboard.  Everyone needs a panic button!!!  A beer button is oh so fun!!! Think: “HAPPY HOUR!!” and “Oops,” did you do it again? Perfect to cover up the delete key.  Yes, ladies, it’s time to have some fun in the workplace (or at home - either way.).

These keyboard covers come in a set of 8 including the following:

• Panic
• Any Key
• Beer
• duh!
• $
• Oops!
• Eject
• Smiley face

$19.99 ComputerGear

Hearst Magazine $5 Subscription Sale

Love magazines? Hate paying high subscription rates?  You don’t have to! Here’s the 411.

The following Hearst magazines are only $5 right now. Yes, $5. But the offer ends December 24, 2006 - so Hurry!

CosmoGIRL!
Cosmopolitan
Country Living
Esquire
Good Housekeeping
Harper’s BAZAAR
House Beautiful
Marie Claire
O at Home
O, The Oprah Magazine
Popular Mechanics
Redbook
Seventeen
SmartMoney
Teen
Town & Country

I placed an order for Marie Claire, Good Housekeeping and Redbook.  When I’ll find time to read them I have no idea, but at $5 how could I pass them up?

$5 Hearst Magazines

Be a Savvy Car Owner

Ladies, listen up. Don’t be taken by an unscrupulous car salesman or an unsavory mechanic ever again!

The CarMD hand-held tester can save you money, time and energy. This is one gadget that I am officially adding to my Christmas list.  I just emailed it to my friends and family, so hopefully yours truly will be a savvy auto chick soon.

Shiny, Sparkling, Classy… Blinged Out Mouse

Jazz up your boring office accessories with this shiny little mouse with obligatory sparkling bling bling rhinestones. We love shiny gadgets and this one is very nice looking. It’s not overstated or in-your-face like some I’ve seen. This blinged out computer mouse is tasteful, classy and elegant.

“This is the ultimate gift for a female executive, boss or stylish girl. This silver and crystal embellished mouse is a must have to be in style.”

$48 at Abernook

Christmas USB Flash Drive

After finding the ‘Cars’ USB flash drive, I set out to find more cute USB flash drives!  I started at A-Data, which is the manufacturer of the ‘Cars’ one. Well, look what I found!!!  Don’t be a scrooge this holiday season, carry your data on a Christmas Holiday themed USB flash drive!  I’m the type of girl who would have one for every holiday if I could find them. I love these things.  This one comes with 4 different changeable faceplates, which includes Santa Claus, a Christmas Tree, Stocking and a Snowman.

Price: varies - available in 512mb-4gb
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Disney Pixar ‘Cars’ USB Flash Drive

Anyone who knows me, knows that my favorite animated movie this year was Disney Pixar’s “Cars”.  I just loved “Mater!” Did you see the movie?  While browsing tonight for a USB flash drive, I found the cutest cards one.

I didn’t order it because I’m looking for a 2 gig, but I thought I’d share it with you just in case someone was interested.  It’s cute, isn’t it!  It also comes with changeable faceplates, so you not only get Lightning McQueen, you also get Sally.  This would be a great gift for a child or someone who is young at heart.

$25.99 at TigerDirect

** Update **

I found it in a 2 gig! Yeaaah!  It’s available at SuperMediaStore.com for $35.99. (They are also offering free shipping.)

Everyone Loves Hello Kitty

Do you love Hello Kitty? Okay, so not everyone does, but it makes a great gift for girls.  I just ordered my daughter this Hello Kitty mouse. I wanted the matching Hello Kitty mousepad but it’s currently unavailable. I didn’t see it at my Target, so I’m not sure where I’ll get one.  I was trying to finish my Christmas shopping tonight and have a $23 gift certificate from my Amazon I need to use.

My daughter is getting a notebook computer for Christmas from my parents. My dad’s office got all new equipment so they let the employees have an auction to buy the old notebooks, desktops, and a bunch of other stuff.  This means… easy, cheap Christmas presents.  My daughter loves pink as much as I do, so I am getting her a pink skyn for the outside of the computer and then adding on the mouse and mousepad, it should “girly” it up a bit.  The mouse and mouse pad are both $9.99 each, so that’s a great bargain. Hope they arrive in time for Christmas.

$9.99 Hello Kitty PS2/Computer Mouse - KT4090
$9.99 Hello Kitty Computer Mousepad - KT4000

XBox Games at Burger King

XBox Games for only $3.99 at Burger King with the purchase of a Value Meal. Limited time only - so hurry! These make great stocking stuffers or gifts for your friends and family.  Visit BkGamer.com for more information and to play games online.

Pink Keychain Camera

This cute little camera was suggest to me by a reader.  A keychain camera is a really interesting idea.  This 1.3 megapixel camea is by VistaQuest and it’s only $25.99.  They may have other models available but this particular on, the VQ1005P, is pink and adorable!!! Another great stocking stuffer!