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The Gifted Giver
b y J u d i R o t h e n b e R g
In light of the economy, it’s tempting
to say, “Let’s skip presents this year.”
And sure, searching for the perfect
gift can sometimes drive you crazy…
but the ultimate reward of delight-
ing a loved one makes even the most
frustrating moment worthwhile.
> Savvy Celebrations
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The Luxe Life
Bark TieProper attire for the pooch, all dogs great and small can dress for the occasion in a custom leather and British plaid ribbon collar. $35 and up, aroundthecollar.com
Sparkle and ShineRuby, sapphire, and diamond stacking bands in 18k white, rose and yellow gold, $3,000- $10,050 each, danielk.net
Louie, Louie, LOUIXSThe ultimate smoke for cigar aficionados, a Louixs cigar wrapped by hand in the rare Rosado leaf, $50. louixs.com
Golden DeliciousThe gold and pearl statement necklace from Miriam Haskell, $2,000, miriamhaskell.com
Instant Gratification Wine Chill Drops are the sleek, modern and most importantly, fast way to chill an individual glass of wine. $50 for a set of two drops and two holders, skybarhome.com
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Star TechPink is the New BlueSounds good, looks good…This Bluetooth headset is adorned with pink Swarovski crystals. $48, chicbuds.com
Double TimeNo more guessing if you’re in the picture — the Samsung DualView TL220 camera’s 1½-inch front LCD screen can be activated for perfect self-portraits. The camera also has a 3-inch touch screen on the back, 12.2 mega-pixel resolution and a 4.6x optical zoom. About $300, samsung.com
I SpyThe Eikon To-Go Digital Privacy Manager, a USB fingerprint reader, protects your passwords and makes your digital life a little easier, about $50, upek.com/eikon
Head TripNerve Pipes headphones have six different components you can customize with color, graphics and even faux fur. $35, ifrogz.com
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Crazy Mixed-Up FunCheerful winter wear ($25-$50) from littlemissmatched.com
Steady FreddyThese fine fellows are actu-ally portable camera tripods. DigiDudes, $25, quirky.com
Game NightFact or fiction? You’ll find out when you play the Weird New Jersey Trivia Game, $30, thegameshow.com/WNJ. Part of the proceeds supports the work of Jersey Cares, an organization that links volun-teers to service projects.
Play ful Personality
KnitWitsZany Knit character dolls, $25, from littlemissmatched.com
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Over the MoonIt’s a blast to blast off in a card-board rocket made from recycled and chemical-free cardboard. $72, cardboarddesign.com
Eco Edge
The Humanitarian Spirit
Save a TreeNever too young to care! Pack a lunch in these washable fabric bags. $20, ecobags.com
Make Love, Not TrashChic and socially conscious — black organic denim handbag is made with non-toxic trims and nickel-free hardware in an eco-friendly factory, $150, makelovenottrash.com
For those on your list who would rather give than receive…Mercy KitsAssist in the issues and causes your recipient cares about — Mercy Kits tackle everything from worldwide children’s health to funding loans for women entrepreneurs in central Asia. Aavailable in a wide range of denominations from $18 to $2,500, mercycorps.org/mercykits
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Book Tracks
Sentimental JourneysThe historic photo series by Turner Publish-ing answers such burning questions as: What animal was often in photos of Atlantic City visitors in the 1800s? Where was General Ulysses S. Grant’s cottage on the Jersey Shore? What was Memorial Day formerly called and where did Thomas Edison work as a newspaper and candy vendor? With about 200 rare black and white pho-tos in each volume, these historic books are a trip well worth taking to celebrate the best of days gone by. (Answers: a donkey; Long Branch; Decoration Day and the Grand Trunk Railroad in Michigan.) $39.95 each volume, turnerpublishing.com — T.E.I.
On the Map“Mapping New Jersey, An Evolving Landscape” is the state’s first interpretive atlas in more than 100 years, says Rutgers University Press, which recently published this oversized sequel to the much-heralded “Encyclopedia of New Jersey.” More than you could ever imagine about the Garden State is there for viewing in lush, full-color maps, including farmland from the Civil War, population den-sity and ethnicity, religious affiliations, forests, colleges, area codes, radon, rivers and reservoirs — even the railroads of 1860. With 225 color maps, photos, graphs and diagrams, $39.95, rutgerspress.rutgers.edu — T.E.I.
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