For the perfect present, one has to pay attention to all the aspects. Choosing the gift isn’t the only important thing; presentation matters too. What does it mean? Wrapping, of course.
There’s 24829 options for every occasion, but there might be nothing cooler than the Glow in the Dark Wrapping Paper. 15 minutes of light ensure 24 hours of shiny stars on the box, and you know what that means… Turn the main lights off, leave just the Christmas lights on, place the present on the floor and enjoy the wonder in the kids’/girlfriend’s/boyfriend’s eyes even before they open it. The best holidays or what?
(Of course, cool gift wrapping doesn’t mean you can slack on the actual gift.)
How much under $29.99?
A lot: ~$6.20 on Firebox.com.
“Wrap rage” is an apt term for the feeling one gets when trying to open a new electronic component and finding it’s nearly impossible. Even the simplest thing sometimes seems to be protected from a nuclear disaster.
But the Zibra Open It Universal Package Opener is here to help. This pair of special scissors can open sealed clam shell packages with ease and will make many people’s life easier. Even better: it comes with a safety razor and a screwdriver for handy work around the house, so it’s good to have around even when the place is not overflowing with packages.
How much under $29.99?
Some: $10.46 on Amazon.com.
Via GearDiary
From the land of handmade things comes something tiny. I have a thing for miniatures, so even though it’s not exactly the best-looking or practical ring, the Wizard Of Oz Cup Whimsical Adjustable Ring has something going for it.
It’s basically a small plastic cup painted with the Oz characters (connection? no idea) glued to a ring, and it’d unique for sure. However, it does look like it would get tangled up in clothes all the time, so it’s not a piece of jewelry for everyone.
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $7 on Etsy.com.
Via FashionablyGeek
Big Halloween lovers who want to turn their house into a temporary tribute to the holiday face two problems: money and/or time. Buying decorations is expensive, making them takes time and skill. So.. how about a decoration that’s also useful and doesn’t cost much?
The Lite Up Jack-O-Lantern Mug is just 5 bucks and, although it’s got a high tackiness potential, it manages to look good. And it’s not restricted to one use. As cool as it is to drink out of a glowing orange skull (and scare someone if you’re doing it at night), it can also serve as a decent centerpiece for a Halloween-themed dinner. Just add some dead roses and fake spiderweb, turn on the LED and enjoy the creepiness. Or, if both partners are into celebrating, it could change the traditional meaning of a candle-lit dinner…
Crafty DYIers could use it for even more creative things, I’m sure. At this price you won’t even feel sorry when you ruin it.
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $5 on CenturyNovelty.com.
Via UberReview
It’s too bad money is not considered a suitable gift by most people. Wouldn’t a $20 bill be better than a shitty $20 present?
However, while I agree with that, I think the Money Shirt is just silly. In a bad way and not even remotely amusing. By inserting 6 bills in the shirt form you get… this. A shirt made of bills. Impressive, huh?
Really, wtf? Why? And more importantly: why spend $9 on this instead of giving the person the intended sum + $9, in an envelope?!
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $8.98 in our store, powered by Amazon.com.
Via bookofjoe
When choosing a surge protector, the number and type of plugs it can hold is more important than aesthetics. But when choosing between two items with identical specs, why not go for the one that will fit your home better?
While a white surge protector shaped like an UFO might match a modern office perfectly, a traditionally-furnished room would go better with the Corner 5-Outlet Block. The color makes it almost blend in with a wooden floor, and since it fits in a corner it can be stashed away easier (you’d expect to see cables in the office, but in the bedroom they’d better be invisible).
With 5 plugs (including two with an over-sized transformer) and a circuit breaker, all for less than $10… what’s not to like?
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $9.97 on ImprovementsCatalog.com.
Via ChipChick
If you’re tense and want some medicine to make you feel better… don’t count on the Stress Pills. They’re not really pills and no, the blue one isn’t what you’re imagining.
But look at it this way: squeezing a big soft pill is much better than punching that annoying co-worker. Maybe not as satisfying, but you won’t get called in the manager’s office.
The stress relievers come in two shapes, the Arouzer (the little blue pill we all know) and the Man Flu (an aspirin or something similar). I think I know which one will be the most popular… at least as a gag gift.
How much under $29.99?
A lot: ~$8.50 on Firebox.com.
If you felt the American Star Wars product market was getting boring… you have at least one reason to be happy today. (Although with a franchise this big you’d need to be Bill Gates to buy everything…)
Anyway, the Darth Vader Lightsaber Flashlight Keychain is cool and worth having. It’s not only a replica of our Sith Lord’s saber, it’s also a functional flashlight with a red LED. At about 3 inches it’s pretty big however, so it’s not exactly the kind of keychain you can just throw in your pocket.
As long as you’re not fussed about that, $10 is a little for something that will fuel your passion and help you find the keyhole late at night.
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $9.99 on StarWars.com.
Via UberReview
I’m a tea lover (especially now, since it’s getting colder), but all the “accesories” I have are a cup and a teaspoon. And why would I need more? After all it’s just some leaves in water, not rocket science.
The Squeasy Tea Bag Squeezer sure makes having a cuppa look complicated. You need a piece of metal because otherwise you’d burn your hand on the teabag! a) I don’t think squeezing it with your hand is really sanitary; b) why not a teaspoon? I’ve never heard of anyone having problems with this tried and true method, so even $6.50 is a lot for something so unneccessary.
It’s difficult to imagine why anyone except a tea accesories collector would want one. And there’s probably just a few such people.
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $6.49 on ContainerStore.com.
The Party Rats aren’t the stupidest party accessory ever, but they’re pretty close. If you like drawing attention to yourself however… this will definitely work. Whether it’ll be the good or bad kind of attention, I don’t know.
Each pack comes with 5 rats and each of them sends out a differently colored beam. By placing them on your fingers and then moving your arms around you can get pretty impressive results… although that won’t erase the fact that you’re wearing plastic rodents.
But then again, given that most of the people at parties or in discos are in various stages of getting drunk… no one will notice.
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $5.99 on Amazon.com.
Via ShinyShiny
