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Stocking Stuffers

By Bob on December 13, 2010 6:22 AM

Instead of choosing cigarettes and lottery tickets candy as the go-to stocking stuffer this year, check out these special somethings that'll make 'em glad they woke up at your house on Christmas morning.
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Hint Water

This all-natural, unsweetened essence water is the perfect antidote to sugary sweet, calorie heavy beverages. With unique flavors like Blackberry and Watermelon, HINT Water keeps you hydrated while leaving out the calories, sugar and fake stuff. Retails for $1.79 and is available at Whole Foods, Starbucks and Sprouts Markets. Find the location nearest you with their store locator.

 

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Hey, not that kind of booty. Jeez, some of you Boomers, I swear. Booty Shapers are an inexpensive and simple way to preserve your boots and keep them in great shape. Simply inflate these great little shapers and insert in any boot to keep them looking good when they're not being worn. Available in stores like Bed Bath & Beyond, CVS, Container Store and other retailers. 

Page Keeper

Instead of plunging into the latest e-reader, millions of Boomers still curl up with an actual printed book.  The automatic PageKeeper bookmark is a device Page Keeper - 300.jpgthat clips onto the back of a book - either paperback or hardback - and has a spring finger that is placed at the starting page. As you read, the PageKeeper spring follows along from page to page. Simple to use and one of those why-didn't-I-think-of-it products everyone likes. Available in major retailers or from Page Keeper.

 

Mad Gab's Wildly Natural Bodycare Natural Lip Shimmers

Natural lip shimmers are tinted to provide a hint of color and made with shea butter and mango butter to keep lips soft. Shimmers are perfect for women and girls of all ages. Ballet Pink, Deep Plum and Light Rose offer three shades to suit every mood. For a list of stores in your area, go to Mad Gabs Tapping the Source - 200.jpg

 

Tapping the Source

This is the most comprehensive book on "The Law of Attraction" that has been published in recent years. Its focus goes beyond acquiring wealth and fame as other books on the subject imply--and offers a daily process for achieving life goals. It's a real page turner that explores the positive things that can happen when you greet challenges with a positive attitude and are more open and accepting of the people in your life. Available from most booksellers and Amazon.com.

 

GreenEnvy Triple Butter Bath Bomb - Citrus Vanilla

Blends of butter waiting to melt in your tub and moisturize you all over. Emits a soothing vanilla citrus scent making your bath all the more enjoyable. 

 

Wings of Nature Nutrition Bars

These organic, gluten-free bars are blended with agave and made with healthy ingredients such as nuts, seeds and raisins.  The use of natural sweeteners containing complex carbohydrates will make you feel great even if you're stuck in a long customer service line at Target. Three great flavors: Espresso, Almond Rasin and Cranberry. Available in most health food retailers.

 

Day Trips from Dallas/Fort Worth: Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler

Day Trips - 300.jpgRediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip with Day Trips from Dallas/Fort Worth. This guide is packed with hundreds of exciting things for locals and vacationers to do, see and discover within a two-hour drive of the Dallas metro area. With full trip-planning information, Day Trips helps makes the most of a brief getaway. Paperback: 232 pages. Amazon.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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