Custom Monopoly Games!

I think this is a great way to celebrate a wedding, anniversary or just about anything! My Custom Monopoly (http://my-custom-monopoly.com/) will create a completely customized Monopoly game using all your information, photos, etc. Check it out!

Bionicles - Give kids ultimate imaginative control

My Nephew loves Lego Bionicles. He has them all and he swaps parts in and out to make his own creatures! Unlimited fun for the kid who likes to fiddle with stuff.

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.

The Gifts We Remember

We all have memories of favorite gifts. The ones that stand out from the rest, right? The two I remember most from my childhood are:

** Giant Barbiehead on a tray - ok, it sounds gruesome. But it rocked! I loved anything Barbie in the 1970's. I got this for Christmas one year and I played with her until the special Barbie make-up had hardened on and I had combed her hair into a frizz that wouldn't quit. Oh, and that weird "old Barbie" smell kind of turned me off too. What was UP with toys from that error and the icky plastic smell? Someone actually has one for sale on eBay.

** KodakInstamatic 125 Camera - Here is a GROOVY 1960's commercial featuring the fab camera. Mine was actually from the 1970's but I couldn't find a commercial for that.



What are your favorites, old or new? I'll post more of mine soon.

Happy Gifting! Suzzy