TV Shows on DVD

I am from the TV generation. I grew up with Mary Tyler Moore, Bewitched, Family Ties and Cosby. Friday nights were the best...The Hulk, Dukes of Hazzard and Dallas. Ahh the couch potato memories! Actually that was some of the best fun I ever had with my Dad, watching TV. We liked all the same things but especially: Rockford Files, Star Trek (all of them but especially STTNG) and Dallas. Every week the Dallas theme would come on and Dad would tap his big boots to the beat and whistle along. A really fond memory for me.

Amazon has some great prices right now on DVD sets. Check it out!

Did you say Eneloop??

Can you think of anyone who doesn't need lots of AA or AAA batteries? Cameras, remotes, toys, etc. We all need 'em and this couldn't be a greener gift. Check this out - they retain 85% of a charge after a YEAR. What parent wouldn't want that to go along with the kids' toys and electronics?

Here is the Amazon.com Description:

Amazon.com Product Description
In years past, you had to recharge your rechargeable batteries before leaving on a trip or sliding them into your electronic device. Otherwise, you ran the risk of depending on nearly dead batteries once you reached your destination, as stored power tends to degrade over time. Now GE/Sanyo steps into the void with its eneloop line of batteries, which come pre-charged and ready to use right out of the pack. Even better, the batteries have an extremely low self-discharge rate, with the ability to maintain 85 percent of residual capacity after one year of storage and 70 percent residual capacity after two years of storage. As a result, leaving home without recharging the batteries won't ruin your Bryce Canyon vacation or cross-country plane trip.

Eneloop batteries offer a number of advantages over traditional alkaline batteries, including up to four times more power when used in a digital camera, high performance even at low temperatures (down to 23 degrees F) during your winter vacation, and a vast cost savings in the long run. The eneloop advantages are even more glaring when compared to typical NiMH batteries: not only are they ready for use right out of the box, but they generally last longer than most NiMH batteries (continuous and frequent recharging can destroy other NiMH models) and save both time and money (traditional NiMH charging is slow when you're in a hurry, while rapid chargers are expensive). All told, you can recharge eneloop batteries up to 1,000 times without experiencing a memory effect; just charge the amount you need and you're set.

This four-pack of 800 mAh AAA batteries is ideal for everything from electric shavers to TV remotes to portable flashlights.

Product Description
precharged And Can Be Used Immediately Out Of The Package retain 85% Of Charge After 12 Months Of Storage take 4x More Shots With A Digital Camera Than With Any Other Disposable Batterycan Be Charged Up To 1000 Times And Compatible With Other Nimh Battery Chargers no Memory Effect- recycleable - And Environmentally Friendly - special Recyclable Packaging Can Also Be Used As A Convenient Storage Case For Your Batteries.

Oh the Dremel!

This was a gift to myself! If there is an artist or do-it-yourself-er that you will be exchanging gifts with, a dremel is a must have tool.

You'll find that a dremel and/or a bunch of attachments for it will make any polymer clay or jewelry artist cry with joy!

Here are some links and ideas:

How to make a better Dremel polishing tool

How to make a decorative polymer clay egg