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Speaking of microscopic aliens…

Giant microbe stuffed toys for nonmicrophobics. Ranging from common illnesses to household parasites to life-threatening diseases, these plush toys are a fun way to introduce and educate children about hygiene and health issues. Or… Buy them as gag gifts – you may get a chuckle out of a hypochondriac (after they recover from fainting, that is). $7-$9 at Amazon.

Shown above: Scabies, Bed Bug, Lice, Dust Mite.

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November 30, 2007 | anna t

looks cool.

If you desire style in everyday living, Gel Skins make a great solution for personalizing the look to your ipod, without the extra bulk of sleeves or covers. It is essentially a sticker that uses non-permanent adhesive, so you can change your style as often as you would like without damaging your ipod. Available for multiple ipod generations, $20-$30.

This great under $15 gift will be welcomed by anyone who owns more than one electronic item (that would be almost everybody, I would think). Some brilliant person probably invented this PowerSquid after struggling with trying to squeeze in those darn power converters onto their power strip. (Sound familiar?) For $13.55, this makes a great gift exchange item.

Derived from a 2003 NASA experiment, this fascinating gel serves both as habitat and nutrition for your pet ants (ships directly to your home). The aquarium is 100% self-sustaining, so no worries about feeding or cleaning. The Ant Habitat Kit includes magnifying glass and extreme zoom lens for close-up viewing. $29.99

How many times have you vacuumed under the cabinet and heard "swoosh-kachunk-ki-ki-ki-ki" somewhere inside the vacuum? Every day is my answer. Because I’m forever dropping coins or screws or tacks behind my furniture and then forgetting about them, until my vacuum eats a few. The ugly task of giving the vacuum surgery should be reduced in frequency with this handy little tool – it’s a collapsible stick with a magnetic tip and LED light that automatically turns on when the stick is extended. My vacuum thanks the inventor of this little gadget. Available at ThinkGeek for $4.99 (good stocking stuffer).

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November 30, 2007 | anna t

i used to have one of these – very handy.

I am surprised each and every time I am asked, "Did you lose your shoe laces?" Hmmm. I guess it’s not that obvious they’re sewn down to wear as slip-ons. These Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Slips are on my favorites list because they are the perfect casual street shoes – they don’t discriminate age, sex or hipster/non-hipster. Very few street fashion items can do this.  Amazingly, the environmentally conscious hemp actually looks good on this design. Again, very few things can achieve this.

Good news and bad news. The good news is they’re on sale for $39.99 (good deal!). The bad news? They’re discontinued and are available in three sizes only (Men’s 4.5-6.5 or Women’s 6.5-8.5). Sorry.

There are so many great uses for these antique typewriter alphabet stamps, like creating personalized greeting cards, labeling storage boxes, or decorating your wall with poetic words. For $5.99 this makes an exceptional stocking stuffer.