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The tree is trimmed, the lights are up, the gifts are wrapped, the stockings are stuffed, and the grocery shopping is done. I only have a few little tasks left before I settle in with my friends and family to celebrate the holiday.I hope you've had as much fun as I had finding the perfect gift for your special someone this year. I really love my work and I feel very fortunate to be able share it

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Christmas is approaching--fast! But it's not too late to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Since time is short, I've picked just one of my favorite gifts for each of the people on your list--for him, for her, for the little ones and for everyone. For Him: Foosball! Our table soccer game will keep them busy on Christmas Day (between football games, of course.) It sits on any

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Kids and Christmas go together like...well, Santa and elves! There's nothing like watching children tear into their gifts, excited to uncover the surprises under the wrapping paper. So this week I thought I'd take you on a tour of all the goodies for kids we have here at The Lighter Side.Games make great Christmas gifts because holiday weather can keep kids indoors for long stretches and, let's

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The people who bravely serve this country are never far from our minds, but at this time of year, it seems we hold them a little closer in our thoughts. Many are a long, long way from home, especially those stationed overseas. Some will be granted leave for the holidays, but most will not. So, to keep their spirits up and to lift the hearts of their friends and loved ones, I've picked out a few

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Some people love going to the mall on the day after Thanksgiving for "Black Friday." I can understand the attraction: the atmosphere is very festive and the merchants always roll out deep-discounts and advertise big sales. But the parking hassles, the crowds and the push-and-shove just to save a few bucks? Well, it's not for everyone.That's why we have Black Friday deals every single day at The

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Stephanie Meyer created a teen phenomenon with her series of vampire novels, The Twilight Saga. The story continues with the newest release, New Moon, which opens in theaters across the country tonight. From the moment the closing credits of the first movie rolled across the screen, my niece has been chomping at the bit to see the sequel. She's "totally in love" with Edward Cullen and she made me

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Finding the perfect gift for a collector is easy, as long as you know what they're into and have some knowledge of their existing collection. And even if you don't, it's fairly simple to find out. Collectors love to show off their treasures, so all you really have to do is ask! This week, I have some great gifts for Betty Boop collectors. Our unique resin clock has a double pendulum. The Betty

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Calendars make great gifts. At The Lighter Side, we have calendars to fit every age and interest. Whether they need it for desk or wall, home or office, you can find a 2010 calendar that fits your special someone perfectly.For sports fans, we have the MLB Personalized Calendar that includes the game schedule and key dates in the team's history. Just tell us the name of the recipient and we'll

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Whether you watch football or not, chances are someone on your gift list is an avid fan of the sport. In this series of blogs, we're matching perfect gifts to the interests of your "special someones," and this week I came up with more football goodies than you can throw a flag at.Two of my favorites are personalized prints. The locker print shows your football fan's name on the back of their

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Last week we talked about great gifts for dog lovers. This week, I found some wonderful items for the cat lovers in your life. From goofy to sweet to useful, The Lighter Side has something for every feline and their human friends.This Kitty Grass not only helps digestion, it makes a safe and fun alternative to houseplants and turf grass. Just put the seeds in the adorable mouse-shaped container,

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Dog lovers are a breed unto themselves. They care for their pooches as if they were, well, a best friend. The good news? Their dogged devotion to our canine friends makes shopping for the perfect gift as easy as rolling over.We have a new game that lets people play with their dogs even when the weather is too awful for Frisbee at the park. It's a board game where humans earn "wag tags" for

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There's nothing more personal than choosing a gift that matches the recipient's particular interests. Last week, we came up with some gift ideas for coffee lovers. It seems like lots of people are into monkeys right now, so this week I found some great gifts for people who adore our primate friends.Our Nuts About You book from award-winning photographer Bob Elsdale is perfect for chimp lovers.

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I get a lot of panicky calls for help from friends and relatives when they need to find a great gift. But there's really only one real trick to finding the perfect present for anyone: matching your gift to their interests. So I thought I'd take a couple of weeks to explore some common interests and the gifts that complement them.Everyone knows someone who just can't get going without their

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Halloween will be here before we know it! I'm helping a friend plan two parties--one for the adults and one for the kids. To get ready for the holiday, we have to find costumes for my friend, her husband and their two kids, plus decorate her house and get ready to greet trick-or-treaters. We have our work cut out for us!She decided to go with a "couples" theme for the adult party, but as soon as

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I've been watching a lot of TV lately. September is the hottest month of the year in Florida, so hunkering down in front of the air conditioner with a bowl of ice cream and the remote control is my favorite pastime right now. I don't mind staying indoors for a few weeks--it's a great way to find new As Seen On TV items that would make great gifts! Here are my top five picks from the gifts I've

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Gift giving is a creative activity. Thinking through the recipient's hobbies and interests and then searching out something they'd really like takes time and imagination. Here at The Lighter Side, we try to help by bringing you fun and unique gifts that you can't find anywhere else. So this week, I thought I'd show you a few of our exclusive items to help you find the perfect gift for that

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My friend Anita and her little girl Mandy are just crazy about dolls. I went to a dinner party Anita's house the other night and both of them were eager to show off their new cuties. Anita buys collectible dolls that sit in a display case and look pretty, but Mandy receives all of hers as gifts--and they do anything but sit on a shelf. She plays with her dolls constantly, drags them to pre-school

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The U.S. has always been at the forefront of creating internationally recognized brands. From Coca~Cola® to M&M's®, American brands have become icons all over the world. So this week, I thought I'd show you a few gifts that celebrate some of our favorite brands.M&M's created an international sensation with their animated candy characters. The ads range from cute (Red M making fun of Yellow M for

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The other night, I was flipping through television channels looking for a program that would put me to sleep when I stumbled on an I Love Lucy marathon. Each episode was funnier and more raucous than the last -- I couldn't stop watching even though I've seen them dozens of times. Finally, at three in the morning, I had to turn off the TV and drag myself to bed or I'd end up dozing at my desk the

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When it comes to gifts, the more personal the better. A personalized gift not only shows how well you know someone, it lets them know that you care enough to find a gift that fits them perfectly. And, after all, isn't that what gift giving is all about?For the fisherman (or woman) in your life, how about a t-shirt or mug that declares them an official fish magnet? Both can be personalized with a

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I have a friend who is crazy about The King of Rock & Roll. Since her birthday is coming up, I started looking through our Elvis items to find the perfect gift for her. With all the memorabilia to choose from, it's tough to decide, but I came up with a few themes to work with.Elvis in Your Kitchen: First, this Elvis Coffee Set is a great way to wake up with The King. No brewing necessary -- just

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I had a late dinner with friends the other night and we started talking about the economy, our jobs and how it seems like everyone's working a little harder these days. One of my friends suggested that I write a blog about fun and whimsical gifts that brighten up the office. Since I have all sorts of do0-dads on my desk that make me smile and lighten up my day, I thought it was a great idea!One

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Did you know that today's jigsaw puzzle actually started as a "dissected map" back in the 1760s? Map makers glued maps to wood and then cut them into pieces, creating a very successful educational toy that is still used to this day. But puzzling is also an adult pastime, which seems to have put down its strongest American roots during the Great Depression. According to puzzle historian Anne D.

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Everyone knows at least one person who is a dyed-in-the-wool animal lover. Dog lovers, cat lovers--they all have one thing in common: total devotion. One of my best friends, who is a self-described "dog person" has a birthday coming up. In my search for the perfect gift for her, it occurred to me that some of you might need gift ideas for the critter enthusiasts in your lives, so here are my "

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"The Greatest Picture in the History of Entertainment." That was the tagline when The Wizard of Oz was released in 1939 and it might hold true even today. The film will be 70 years old next month and it's still one of the best loved American movies of all time. And it was a special effects miracle! Where else could you see a massive tornado, a horse of a different color, flying monkeys and a

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