| I love holidays and birthdays because they give me the opportunity to search for the ultimate gift. Whether it’s overpriced lip balm or a $1 flea market score, the big smile on a loved one’s face is the payoff that makes the search worthwhile. The Web is a big place to shop, but there are plenty of sweet gifts if you know where to surf.
Apple aficionados who wax spiritual about their Ipods (guilty!) will love the groove bag ($145 US) at www.drbott.com. The ultimate beach bag, it holds your beloved MP3 player in protective plastic while the built-in speakers keep the sound pumpin’. And there’s still plenty of room for your flip flops and towel.
Looking for something special for the anti-corporate brand person in your life? Try the personalized cuff ($30 US) at returntome.co.uk. Choose a leather strap in pink, blue, white or black and then customize it by punching out the perforated holes to get your message across.
Need a gift for your favourite e-mail pal? Try the personalized online stationary service at iomoi.com. Introductory memberships are $35 US, which buys you unlimited (within reason) messages for a year. Billed as being "as close as you can get to the handwritten note on the Internet," it’s the perfect gift for the social butterfly. Send personalized dinner invitations to all your tech-savvy friends or announce special occasions without killing a small forest. For your friends who prefer snail mail, you can also purchase personalized stationary or plan a party with hostess sets for babies and weddings. Designs range from a simple monogram to dachshunds with sweaters.
And if you can’t find that skull and crossbones you wanted, they also offer custom orders for that extra special touch. |
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