TSM Holiday Gift Guide: ADULTS

Internet Password Organizer ($19.99) – I have way too many logins and passwords. We all know we aren’t supposed to use the same one for everything but how is one to remember multiple passwords? I’m loving my Internet Password Organizer which is like an address book with its alpha-tabs and spaces for web page name, username, password, and notes. It sits on my desk next to my computer and helps me manage my online life without compromising personal security and meeting various site password requirements.
Get 15% off your entire order with coupon code TechSavvyMama. Coupon users must use “Google Checkout” to get the discount. Code good until November 31st, 2008.

GIVEAWAY: WarmMe WarmMouse ($29.95)– Tech Savvy Daddy spends all day on the computer in his office which is like an icebox. The constant use of the computer takes its toll on his hands. If you get cold sitting in an office building and are on a computer all day, WarmMouse keeps your hands warm by radiating therapeutic heat to your hand and fingers and is ergonomic which help lessen the effects of carpal tunnel, arthritis, tendonitis, etc. Compatible with Macs and PCs, WarmMouse is a 2 button, 3 function USB optical scrolling mouse that doesn’t require any additional software or hardware. Hmmm…I think a second WarmMouse for home might be in Tech Savvy Daddy’s future and am going to gift myself with one too!
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Zivio Boom ($129.99)– I was thrilled to have been gifted with this Bluetooth wireless headset after watching a demo at BlogHer and even more pleased when I started to use it. I love this headset more than any other I’ve tried because it comes with 6 interchangeable ear pieces and a swiveling joint to ensure a comfortable custom fit for my little ears. Charging it gives you over 10 hours of talk time and 200 hours of standby time so I’m don’t have to worry about charging it after every conversation. And see that little button with the dots that form a circle…It is the only button you need to do everything- tap it to answer a call, hold it down to hang up, redial numbers, use voice dialing, and manage three way calls. Oh, and it also lights up to tell you how much talk time you have left too!

GIVEAWAY: Scanalog ($49.95)– If you subscribe to magazines, do you clip out the things of interest or just rip out the whole page? Then what do you do with them? Recipes, decorating tips, and ideas for blog content litter my house. I have no good way of organizing the things I’ve saved. At least I didn’t until Scanalog came along. Scanalog allows you to catalog items of interest from books and magazines and organize them into 12 different categories. While it may take time to initially scan the clippings, having them one easy to use place is a lifesaver! Get $10 off Scanalog with the coupon code techsavvy08.
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SkinIt ($19.99 and up)– There was a time when almost everyone in my family had the same cell phone and it was difficult to tell them apart. SkinIt allows you to create a customized “skin” for your cell phone, PDA, laptop, digital camera, MP3player, etc so yours will stand out from the rest. Express yourself by creating your own using your own photos or graphics or browse their extensive library to find the right one for you. I personally love my Tech Savvy Mama SkinIt skin!
Get 20% off your order until 1/31/09 with the code PERFECTGIFT.

iPhone ($199)– For the longest time I coveted an iPhone but was convinced I didn’t need it. I made excuses like the service was too expensive or that I really didn’t need to be connected all the time but now I can’t imagine life without it. It’s a phone plus an iPod, internet browser, GPS, and camera in one super sleek package. Music, movies, photos, and the latest news are right there with a couple taps. The iPhone has an easy to use interface and you can download dizzying array of applications to trick it out. Setting up service was super simple and can be taken care of at an Apple store in a matter of minutes. It truly is everything you want in a phone and more in one nice little package. For a great chart of the costs associated with the iPhone (phone price, cheapest voice plan, data plan cost, SMS included/plan price), click here for a Gizmodo post which details all the costs of the iPhone compared to its competitors.

GIVEAWAY: HerRoom/HisRoom– As in past years, I plan to do a majority of my holiday shopping online and am always on the lookout for sites that make the online shopping experience easy. HerRoom allows women to buy all the top brands of lingerie from the comfort of their own home and features free shipping and easy returns. Partner site HisRoom is the site for guys. Whether shopping for a gift for yourself or someone else, HerRoom and His Room make it simple with sites that are easy to navigate and a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions that can guide you finding the right product and size.
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TiVo ($149.99-$599.99 plus service) – I simply couldn’t live without TiVo. In the early days of having a Replay Box, TiVo’s predecessor, I used to always say that the DVR revolutionized our TV watching. If you know someone who doesn’t have a DVR, gift them with one so they will never have to watch another commercial and can leave the house without having to worry about missing their favorite shows.

Subscription to SitterCity for babysitting on those nights you want to go out and NetFlix for the nights that you don’t.

GIVEAWAY: Lands End No Iron Shirts ($39.50 and up)– As someone who recently went back to work, I’m always striving to find the work-home balance. I like to look put together but I don’t have time for ironing. Thanks to Lands End’s Iron Free shirts, my wardrobe is always ready to go. The shirts are competitively priced with other retailers, are of high quality, and look great when I pull them out of the closet in the morning. And not having to make a trip to the dry cleaner and is just another way that I’m being green! Shirts are available for men and women.
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MomAgenda Calendars ($23 and up)-As much as I love technology, there’s just something about a paper calendar and my favorite is the MomAgenda. I’ve been using MomAgenda for two years now and love the week at a view format that has spaces for Little Miss Techie’s social schedule, Captain Computer’s classes, Tech Savvy Daddy’s business trips, and room for me to keep track of work events, preschool volunteer duties, and blog posts. And MomAgendas run for 18 months so you can plan ahead to get one in the summer to enter in your kids’ school schedule without have to rewrite everything come January. MomAgendas come in all different sizes and have chic covers to match any mom’s personal style. Click here for free printables to organize your holiday and daily life.
Get free shipping on orders over $75 or more with the discount code FREEMOM.

GIVEAWAY: 32 Third Graders and One Class Bunny ($19.95)– Looking for a great gift for the teacher in your child’s life? Put down that mug (have too many), tacky ornament (never will be displayed), and don’t waste time on homemade cookies (thrown away). Instead get Phillip Done’s book, 32 Third Graders and One Class Bunny, that is full of anecdotes from a seasoned classroom teacher with 20 years of experience. The book is organized according to the calendar year, with a section for each season. Beginning with the start of the school and progressing through the year, he has written a collection of short 3 page stories for every quarter. He’ll take you through September’s first day of school and back to school night, fall’s parent-teacher conferences and report cards, winter, and spring, to a section called Countdown, where each teacher counts down to the last days of the year (because believe me, we do!). Phil Done’s tales are humorous, touching, and certainly ones that any teacher can relate to. It is also the perfect read for parents if you have ever wanted to get inside the head of your child’s teacher. So pair the book with a gift card to Starbucks, the nicest thank you note you can muster, and you’ve got yourself a winning gift for your child’s teacher.
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