I really don't care where you buy the cool stuff that you plan on giving as gifts, all that matters to me is that you buy it. (Well, OK, I do hope you'll buy some of the cool stuff I'm recommending on this blog because I really need the money, but there is a larger mission here: making people's lives better.)
Whether you are cutting, bonding, or fitting, this great tool allows you to do it like a pro. It holds your work in place and lets you see it better. Perfect for soldering or working with electronics but works well for woodworking or any other sort of precision handiwork.
If you are looking for a gift for that handy person in your life, a gift that won't break the bank (under $20), this might just be the ticket!
As a person with inner-ear damage due to exposure to high volume levels, it breaks my heart to see people sawing, drilling, or grinding away with no protection. You wear goggles to protect your eyes (I hope). Why would you not want to protect your ears? Next time a loved one says something that warms your cockles, think about what life would be like if you couldn't hear them.
Over the years, my Leatherman has gotten me out of many a jam and fixed many a broken thing of mine. I honestly can't imagine life without it. If you don't have one, you need one. You can literally fix just about anything with just this one piece of equipment. If MacGyver had had one of these, his life would have been so much easier.
What other product comes with a 25-year warranty? Not only that, but Leatherman is still proudly made in the USA in their state-of-the-art Oregon manufacturing facility. This is a DIY gift that is sure to be appreciated.
I was going to buy a pair of socks the other day but the cheapest pair was four bucks -- and that was half price! Yipes! Needless to say, I went to the dollar store and got a sewing kit instead. It took a little while, but I managed to darn all my socks. That saved me lots of money if you add it up.
Then it dawned on me: Some people actually enjoy sewing!
That is how this gift idea was born.
This is a great deal any way you cut it. If you were to buy the condoms alone at a discount store, it would be more expensive. You will not find 48 condoms for a lower price anywhere, but you also get three vibrating rings and a lovely metal case for easy and safe portability.
Show him/her that you care enough to care about his/her health -- and that you care about your own health. What could be more romantic?
Both my brother and I received this as a gift from our mom (Hi Mom! Love ya'!) some years ago, and I have to say that it is a seminal work. This could be the most important thing you ever do for your man.
You know the old saying,
Now both dandy and quick come in one lovely package. Could there be a better Valentine's Day gift? I mean, seriously, if she doesn't absolutely love this she's either:
There are so many things you could get your cat or your cat lover, but the best of all is probably the gift of knowledge. How about a subscription to Catnip, the best cat magazine out there?
What is it about cats that makes them so fascinating, fascinating enough to populate an entire magazine with such interesting material on such a regular basis? Want to know more about your favorite feline's personality or his body language? Need nutritional tips? Read this excellent periodical. It is chock full of great information.
Your furry friend will thank you for it, and you'll enjoy it too. Get a special box because you will want to save every issue.
Solar backup power might be the best gift you can get for your family. This blog has promoted other DIY solar systems that are less complete than this one. The Sunforce kit makes it easy to feed directly to the grid to reduce your electricity bill or to use a bank of batteries to store the power for when the lights go out.
Best of all, these things are getting really cheap. It's basically half-price of where it was just a few months ago. This little baby can pay for itself within a year or two in most parts of the United States. It is a snap to assemble -- the entire system can be set up in one afternoon.
It could be a great gift, but it is definitely an investment.
Just click the image to the left to check it out.
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