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�Holiday Gift Picks December 2009�
by Jennifer Faith Stiefel

The holidays are approaching quickly! Log onto www.delcomag.com, become a member and you are automatically entered into the Holiday Giveaway Extravaganza! We will be giving away some of these great products right in time for the holidays! Winners will be picked at random and will be notified by email. Here�s my holiday gift picks for 2009.

Boost Mobile ($50)
If you are considering cell phones or reevaluating your current cell phone plan, I urge you to look into Boost Mobile. Their $50 unlimited monthly plan will shock you. Included is unlimited calling in the US, text messaging, wireless web, call waiting, voicemail, long distance and a walkie-talkie. No roaming charges, no hidden fees, no fine print. In fact, there is no contract! www.boostmobile.com. See our interview with Boost Mobile President Matt Carter online at www.delcomag.com.

Eyeglasses ($7.95 and up)
� once a fashion faux pas � are making a stylish comeback and are now more affordable than ever. Forget contact lenses, fashionistas and trendsetters are going four-eyed in frames that will continue to be one of the hottest accessories for 2010. There�s just one (costly) problem. The average price of designer frames at traditional retailers can put you back $250.00, which won�t work for the price-conscious purchaser who doesn�t want to break the bank on all of their holiday gifts. EyeBuyDirect.com, a leading online optical retailer and global prescription lab, will cater to your budget and fashion needs with great quality prescription frames starting at $7.95! If you want to give the gift of vision, but you�re concerned that your frame choice won�t be quite the right look for your loved one, they offer customers a great gift option, gift vouchers. Just like a traditional gift card, but better, gift vouchers are priced at half their value (i.e. you purchase a voucher good for $40, but pay only $20) and are available in $40, $50, $60, $80 and $100 values. Not only are you giving the gift of sight, but you�re saving 50% on your purchase! Available at www.EyeBuyDirect.com.

The LCD Peep Hole Viewer from Brinno Inc. ($99)

is simply as its name states, with a little bit of technology thrown in for good measure. Running off of two AA batteries, the Brinno Peep Hole Viewer uses a 2.5-inch TFT LCD Panel to display a panoramic view of the outside your door transforming the typically hard-to-see peephole image into a large, bright digital image. Think HDPH�Hi-Definition Peep Hole. Of equal importance, because the image on the viewer is displayed digitally, secure privacy is guaranteed, so no snoops will be allowed. The Peep Hole Viewer seems perfect for those into gadgets. For availability please visit www.brinno.com

Wallables ($7.95-24.95)

Made using a Natural Oil Polyol created from soy beans grown in the US, Wallables are sculpted foam wall d�cor pieces that will make any wall literally pop. Easily attachable to any smooth surface thanks to a Velcro� patch. Wallables serve many different applications aside from aesthetics. These applications range from visual and auditory stimulation to cognitive development. Wallables are made of a soy-based foam that is pliable and inviting to baby�s curious little hands. Pressing certain Wallables will also play a lullaby that ties in with the d�cor�s theme.

Creative Whip by iSi North America ($100)

Makes the perfect kitchen accessory for a new home. From cocktails to light and fluffy pancakes, the Creative Whip can replace the need for a whisk or hand-beater in so many recipes! www.isinothamerica.com

Curious Chef Cookie Kit ($19.99)

The only real kitchen tools for little hands! Available at www.curiouschef.com. Invite the little ones to join you this holiday season in the kitchen.

The Brinno Garden Watch Cam ($139.99)

stores the images as 1.3 megapixel JPEGs (perfect for sharing online) on the included 2GB USB Flash Drive which can be downloaded onto a computer for printing or converted to an AVI video file for easy playback and viewing. The cam also features an auto darkness sensor which will force the camera into sleep mode at night to preserve battery life. Simply attach it to any tripod or use the flexible mounting stake included to mount it in the ground. Use the Garden Watch Cam to capture a garden's growth, the blossoming of a Dogwood with all its beautiful color over time, or even guests mingling at a backyard party- the possibilities are endless and you'll never miss a shot. For availability, please visit www.brinno.com

Bike WordLock� ($14.99)

Wordlock bike locks have four letter dials and cable made from curled, heavy-duty braided steel that extends to reach around the bike rack at the store, school, park or downtown. No bike racks around? No problem. At 5 feet long and nearly a half inch thick, our locks reach around benches, trees, fence posts, whatever you have to work with. And they�re weather resistant and built secure, so they�re tough on crime while still user friendly for kids and adults alike. Available at www.wordlock.com

Charge Large ($19.99; Ages: 12 and up; Players 2 to 6)

CHARGE LARGE is a brand new money-management game that will test players� ability to charge wisely. Players buy properties, accumulate wealth and manage their debt while trying to get from gold card status up to black card status. Charge carefully, CHARGE LARGE!

Battleship ($16.99 Recommended Age: 7 and up; Players: 2)

Battleship has been redesigned in 2009 to add more excitement to the classic ship-sinking adventure. Naval warriors plot their coordinates and mark hits and misses on a double-sided grid as they try to defeat their enemy�s fleet. Players are also charged with saving a crewmember deserted on an island in this updated edition. Lift the coordinate partition to uncover successful hits and ultimately declare victory � or defeat.

The Bird Watch Cam ($179.99)

from Brinno can sense the motion of birds entering the camera�s field of view and automatically snaps the pictures. Once the motion sensor is activated, the camera wakes up for 20 seconds to take approximately 20 high quality and time and date stamped still photos that are saved as JPEG images on the included 2GB SD memory card. The camera captures 1.3 mega pixel photos which are perfect to share on the Internet or through e-mail. It has three preset focal distances, a high quality zoomed lens, auto distance system for easy locating, and can be mounted on almost any surface including trees, walls, posts, and windows using the included universal mounting system. The Bird Watch Cam is all you need to get those exquisite photos from nature�s most captivating birds. For further availability see their website at www.brinno.com.

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�Holiday Gift Picks November 2009�
by Jennifer Faith Stiefel

Enter to Win our Holiday Gift Picks! Have you been naughty or nice? Log onto www.delcomag.com, and enter the Holiday Giveaway Extravaganza! We will be giving away some of these great products right in time for the holidays! Winners will be picked at random and will be notified by email. Have a great holiday season, start shopping now to reduce your stress-make your list and check it twice. Here�s my holiday gift picks for 2009. Each of these gifts was picked for specific reasons-get the complete stories online! Stay tuned for more picks in our December Issue.

For The Men

Gurkha Cigars� ($14-750)