Looking for creative gift ideas?  We have something for everyone on your list. 

FROM MICROSOFT

Microsoft’s new products are all about connectivity, convenience and customization; and no need to worry if you’re strapped for cash: several of their gifts are available for under $50.

Windows 7 does everything faster, from coming back from sleep mode to opening a program from the task bar. It allows users to stay connected to their household by allowing remote access to PC’s, and the Home Group application allows them to network multiple PC’s throughout the home. Starting at $119.99

The Life Cam Cinema is perfect for anyone studying or working abroad who wants to stay in touch with family and friends. Its Clear Frame technology can capture all frames, even if the lighting is dim. It also allows users to post videos on Facebook and YouTube with only two clicks. $79.95

Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000
Microsoft’s thinnest keyboard ever is made exclusively for Bluetooth notebook and desktop computers. Just a few millimeters thicker than a AAA battery, the Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000 tapers down toward the front, so the keyboard is light and easy to pick up. $89.95

Gifts Under $50
Notebook Cooling Base
Keeps laptops from overheating with a USB powered fan- no batteries required. Available in five colors. $29.95

Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000
Uses BlueTrack technology- no wire required. Available in 5 colors. $39.95
Available on www.microsoft.com

THE PRACTICAL STOCKING STUFFER

FreeHands Gloves
Here’s something practical, thoughtful and inexpensive.  Freehandsgloves make it easier to text, email and game without the need to remove gloves (the top of the thumb and index finger flip off).  They come in multiple colors and styles including knit, fleece, leather, ski and cashmere for men, women and unisex.
www.freehands.com
$18.00 – $70.00

LET’S PLAY

DJ Hero
From the team that brought you the best-selling Guitar Hero franchise, comes DJ Hero.  You’ve seen the commercials with Jay Z and Eminem and now your aspiring DJ can mix along with over 90 exclusive jams from the biggest stars in hip hop, R&B, rock, pop and dance; created by some of the best DJs of all time. This is their big chance to show their stuff!
www.DJHero.com
$119.00

Band Hero
Band Hero comes packed with No. 1 hits. This game allows music fans to strum, drum and sing along to their favorite songs, as a full band, with any combination of four singers.
www.BandHero.com
$199.00

FROM THE BODY SHOP
At Body Shop, the beauty of giving is the theme. Their 2009 holiday product line is designed with humanitarian causes in mind, so you can feel as good about buying them as she will using them. Organizations Body Shop supports include ECPAT USA and the Somaly Mam Foundation, both of which battle child sex trafficking.

The Love Etc. perfume, body lotion, and body wash have a light, sweet fragrance and use organic sugarcane from Ecuador. If she likes scents that are a bit richer, get her the Black Velvet Apricot body smoother, which contains honey from Zambia’s tropical forests. Other fragrances of body wash and lotion include Nutmeg and Vanilla (which smells like fresh baked cookies) and Cranberry, which uses real cranberry fruit extracts and seed oil.

The Soft Hands Kind Heart Hand Cream will ensure that her hands stay soft through the winter months.
Available at www.thebodyshop.com

HER PERSONAL SPA

Crystalift Resurfacing System
Crystalift is the only at-home microdermabrasion machine that uses the same clinically proven vacuum technology found in Dermatologist offices’ and exclusive spas around the world. The system provides dual action power to fight the visible signs of aging, combining crystal Microdermabrasion and vacuum lift therapy. The process gently lifts away old, dead and damaged skin cells allowing newer, fresher skin cells to emerge – smoothing away fine lines and wrinkles, and reducing the appearance of age spots.
www.crystalift.com $199.00

Pedi Spa Pedicure Electronic System
For a professional home pedicure without the mess there’s nothing better than the Pedi Spa Pedicure.  With a battery powered stainless steel rotary blade the Pedi Spa gently removes callused, dry skin, from toes, heels, sides and balls of the feet and there’s the ultra fine emery for the finishing touches.
www.viatekproducts.com   $29.99

FOR THE HOME

Dirt Devil Gator 15.6VTM
Say goodbye to messy clean ups with the introduction of the hand vac innovation, the Gator Series from Dirt Devil. Designed with a dirt cup that flips open for easy emptying, the Gator Series allows the user to remove debris with a quick press of a button, eliminating contact with dirt and saving time and effort.
www.DirtDevil.com  $29.99-$59.99

Ninja Master Prep
A must for the modern kitchen, the Ninja Master Prep can chop, blend, mince, dice or puree transforming everyday ingredients into delectable drinks, snacks and meals. The Ninja’s Technology can chop or blend with a uniform consistency and without turning food into mush.  With both a 48 oz. pitcher and 2-cup bowl that feature splash guards and slip resistant bottoms, this all-in-one versatile appliance takes the place of bulky food processors and blenders.

Whether making fresh salsa, bread crumbs or frozen drinks, the quick-cutting blades and powerful interchangeable motor head allows users to quickly switch between the food processor bowl and blender pitcher. 
www.NinjaKitchen.com $49.99

Jura Capresso ENA 5
For those who like coffee, espresso or cappuccino there is nothing better! Capresso ENA 5 is the ultimate in luxury, style and function and the easiest automatic coffee center you can ever find. The ENA series offers the best in authentic crema coffee, espresso, cappuccino and latte in a flawless, striking design. At the touch of a button, it grinds, tamps, brews and self-cleans in less than 60 seconds for high pressure brewed crema coffee or espresso. The ENA 5 has two frothing options to automatically steam or froth milk into the cup and a hot water dispenser can be used for Café Americano or tea. Fully programmable, the ENA lets you personalize the amount, strength and temperature of your coffee and there is a separate automatic funnel that lets you use pre-ground coffee, ideal to brew either decaf or another coffee roast.
www.capresso.com $1,199.

Bose SoundDock 10
The best sound you can get from your iPod. The SoundDock 10 system delivers extraordinary performance and crystal clear sound. You’ll experience a vast tonal range, from the deep lows of a bass line to the soaring highs of a vocalist.
www.bose.com $599.95

ON THE GO

DocuPen RC800
Here is the ultimate convenience for business travelers; a compact and light color handheld scanner! The RC800 is capable of storing hundreds of pages into memory, taking just seconds to scan a page. You can scan black and white, standard color or high 24 bit color in 100 to 400 dpi resolution. Scan letters, color documents and pictures in full page width with text and graphics in just 4 seconds.
www.planon.com  $299.99

XMp3
Pioneer and SIRIUS XM Radio have joined together to bring you XMp3, a wearable XM radio and MP3 player that receives live satellite radio and lets you record up to 100 hours of XM programs. This is the lightest and most compact portable unit on the market with simultaneous multi-channel recording capability and more ways than ever to discover and record your favorite content. With the micro-SD card slot you can add MP3 music and manage it with the XM2go Music Manager software.
www.xmradio.com/xmp3 or www.pioneerelectronics.com.    $279.99