Andy's 2nd Annual Online Gift Guide
It's Cyber Monday, which means it's time for my now-2nd annual Online
Gift Guide. I was proactive this year and got it done early enough to
include in the paper. Now, I'll share it here with all of you. Enjoy!
The Chicago Cubs announced last week it was introducing a Wrigley Field Collection to its Cubs Authentics line of game-used and authenticated memorabilia. What Cubs fanatic wouldn't drool over their very own 18-inch section of bleachers ($150) torn out this offseason during reconstruction, a game-used base ($250+), a bleacher aisle marker ($125+) or a white W flag ($449.99) flown atop Wrigley after a Cubs victory? Act fast because some of the items in the shop are sold via auction.
Want to write personal notes in each Christmas card you mail this year, but don't feel like you have the time for all that writing? Check out this website and create a new font -- from your handwriting. Download the one-page template from the website, write each letter of the alphabet in the corresponding box on the sheet, scan the form and upload it to the website. In a matter of minutes you will have your own font to download and use in programs like Microsoft Word. Then, type your handwriting into each homemade card. (See a sample of mine in the subhead above. Pretty cool, right?)
If you're shopping for someone who won't receive their gift right away (a soldier overseas perhaps), or are already shopping for Christmas 2015, think about looking at the Air Umbrella. This innovative replacement for the everyday umbrella uses air to shield the holder from precipitation instead of the traditional canopy. The project was only recently funded (10 times over) through Kickstarter, however, and the product isn't expected to be ready for purchase until December 2015.
Shopping for the pet-lover in the family? Look no further than Doggles. This product is exactly what it sounds like: goggles for dogs. This product is modeled after sports goggles and can reportedly fit dogs from 3 to 250 pounds. The frames fit snug to the animal's face, are foam-padded and have shatterproof, anti-fog lenses. Dog owners no longer have to worry about Fido catching a bug in the eye while he's hanging his head out the window.
With the flick of a switch, the ambiance of a whole room can be changed with this gift idea. The Playbulb, which screws into any standard light socket, can play the music on your phone through its wireless speaker. The bulb also can be set via timer to turn on or off as desired. The latest installment, Playbulb Color, also changes color on demand.
A gift for the young and old alike, the Little Printer is just that: a tiny printer. The Web-connected device allows you to print messages, pictures, news headlines, games, puzzles and more. The printer is controlled via smartphone, computer or tablet. And when it's not printing, it displays one of four friendly faces.
Get tired of cheaply made products that you have to replace every year, or have that one relative who destroys everything they own? Fear not, there is a place on the Internet that highlights products that are supposed to hold up to the test of time. Products include unbreakable golf tees, aviator pens, extreme dog toys, military boots, knives and a whole lot more.
A good gift for those hard-to-shop-for teenagers is the Selfie on a Stick. This extendable device holds a smartphone (or camera) for you when those ideal selfie opportunities arise. Use the timer function on your phone to get the picture, or purchase one of the remote shutters to have the camera go off when you are ready. The stick extends from 9 to 42 inches, and the adjustable clamp helps hold almost any phone securely in place.
For the person in your life who enjoys the industrial look in their home, check out The Floyd Leg. It is a simple device that allows you to make a table or a shelf out of any flat surface The Floyd Leg is a clamping device that can be used and reused, and is perfect for anyone who moves frequently (see: college students), but doesn't necessarily have a lot of room in their moving truck for a big, bulky table.
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