There is snow on the ground and stress in the air. To reduce that holiday gift giving anxiety, I offer up products that are heavy on style and, for the most part, light on the wallet.


KIDS
With all of the digital gear sucking the creativity from kids, I am feeling the pull of old school, non techie gifts
NEAT-OH TOYS. A Chicago based dad came up with idea to combine creativity and neatness with toys that offer a zip in feature so the toy can be organized when playtime is over .www.neat-oh.com
• ZIP BIN DINOSAUR is a backpack that looks like a ferocious dinosaur and opens to reveal a prehistoric landscape and tar pit. It comes with T rex. Zips up to become a backpack!minis , play packs-$20r

• SHAPE airport opens to reveal an actual runway and airplane hangar. It zips up into a cool carrying case.$12.95

GROOVY EDUCATIONAL DVD: ITS HIP HOP BABY $14.98
A groovy educational tool created by a mom who used the beats and the rhythm of hip hop to teach her speech delayed son learn to communicate . www.itshiphopbaby.com or amazon

FOR YOUR TEEN
SONY WEBBIE $129 www.sonystyle.com
Brightly colored gadget that will upload videos and photos directly to the Web with

FOR YOUR GAL PAL OR WIFE
AN OVERSIZED NEON WATCH: TOY WATCH $175 plasteramic,

MAMA MIO BOOTCAMP FOR BUTTS, $125 A set of cellulite blasting skincare and trainer-developed 3 minute exercises to lift, tighten and tone your bum

An awesome statement cuff pumps up any look: A stingray and gold cuff by Kara Ross New York's is the must have accessory of the season

www.kararossnyc.com


FOR THE OFFICE MATE OR PAL
Books and Beauty are the best route to go when you want something impressive yet reasonably priced

BEAUTY SET
• Smashbox www.smashbox.com
WISH FOR THE PERFECT POUT $29

WISH FOR THE STARS, $ 20
WISH FOR THE PERFECT TOOLS $49

BEST OF BLISS
Four Bliss Favorites in on-the-go sizes, $45

BOOKS
• FLIP! FOR DECORATING by TODAY show expert Elizabeth Mayhew. FLIP through decorating choices to take the fear out of home décor.
• DEEN BROS TAKE IT EASY –No Fuss cookbook from the hosts of the food network hit ROAD TASTED and co-owners of resto Savannahs with mom Paula Deen

• BUBBY’S BRUNCH COOKBOOK-fun, user friendly excellent brunch recipes from NYC hotspot BUBBYs
• AND DRINK THIS! Wine made Simple by James Beard Award Winning food and wine writer Dara Moskowitz..


MEN
This is often the toughest because most men really could not care less about the gift. So ..how do you get them stoked???

GADGET GEAR
DURACELL MY GRID (Part of Smart Power Series) $79.99.at amazon.com
a charging pad, that reduces clutter and allows you charge up to 4 devices at once.

GREAT, CLASSIC EYEWEAR: KORS aviator sunglasses "kauia" $90 at bloomingdales

FOR MOM, DAD & IN LAWS
DELUXE FOOD SNOB CARDS, $14
Get them at their own game with Snobby Place cards printed and designed by Greenwich Letterpress in New York City, www.greenwichletterpress.com

SONY LEGACY BOX SETS
You can't go wrong with music, especially stylish box sets by Sony Legacy.
Michael Jackson THIS IS IT! Box set http://www.legacyrecordings.com/