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    Inexpensive and Original Christmas Gifts for Secret Santa and Office Grab Bags

    Gift Unto Others as You Would Have Them Gift Unto You

    By Michael Crozier | Yahoo! Contributor Network – Tue, Dec 14, 2010
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    You want to be neither a giver nor receiver of a candy-filled coffee mug, no-name grocery store cologne, or any of the other treasures that "Secret Santa's" often bring.

    It's tough being a "Secret Santa", especially when you have a tight budget of $10 or $20 and not a whole lot of time on your hands to shop around.

    So off you head to the land of unwanted and impractical gifts at the mall ... or to your closet find grab bag gifts of christmas past that you can "re-gift" to someone else this year.

    Instead, try going to your computer and search for some an interesting, practical or fun gift that will be far more appreciated. Shopping online offers a much larger selection of gifts in your price range, lower prices and saves a great deal of time.

    Here are some suggestions, with prices and websites where you can order the gifts now.

    "Staple-Free" Stapler

    It's a perfect and practical gift for home or office desk. This small device actually staples papers together without using staples. That means no more annoying stapler jams ... running out of staples, no more staples piercing thumbs and no ripping apart papers when you don't have a staple remover. Available in black, deep blue and smokey clear. www.thinkgeek.com $5.99

    Dr.Freud's Therapy Ball

    Psychoanalysis is expensive and may not be fully covered by group insurance ... but here's the next best thing. Just tell Dr. Freud's Therapy Ball your suppressed desires, deepest darkest fantasies, neurotic thoughts and obsessive compulsive behaviors ... and almost immediately it will provide objective, non-judgemental advice. If you liked the old magic 8 Ball, you'll love Dr.Freud's version. Office Playground. Com http://www.officeplayground.com/Dr-Freuds-Therapy-Ball-P312.aspx $7.99

    Cyber Cleaning Putty

    Anyone who has a computer keyboard or cell phone key pad that is in desperate need of cleaning will love this gifg. Just apply this putty to the keyboard surface ... lift ... and dirt and dust lift away immediately. It's quick, easy and totally non-messy. www.thinkgeek.com. $6.99 and $7.99.

    7 Deadly Sins Wristbands

    Here's a set of rubber wristbands for cynical people who'd rather celebrate humanity's weaknesses such as greed, gluttony and lust , rather than some cause.

    Set of 7 colorful rubber wrist bands, one for each of the seven fatal flaws. Kleargear.Com http://www.kleargear.com/1591.html $14.99

    USB LED Desktop Lamp

    An attractive desktop lamp that plugs directly into the USB Port of a computer. With 12 LED's, it's a powerful light source for any office or cubicle. It's lightweight and portable, so it's great for laptop users too. Think Geek. www.thinkgeek.com. $9.99

    Aroma Therapy From Your Computer

    It's digital potpourri! Here's a "plug and play" device that's good for your health and well being too. Just plug the tiny Scent 2.0 device into the USB port of any computer and add a drop of your favorite aroma therapy oil. In no time, it warms the oil and you enjoy the wonderful healing aroma. It's great for cleansing the mind, lifting the spirit and removing the unpleasant scent of what the person in the next cubicle is having for lunch. Think Geek. http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/accessories/a26a $5.99

    To Don't Pad

    Here's the perfect gift for everyone who's sick of making endless "To Do Lists". Each list contains four categories to list your least favorite activities in "To Avoid", "To Delay", "To Pawn Off", and "To Sabotage". There are also "Not Done" check boxes so you can check off all the things you didn't do. Each 6 x 9 inch pad contains 60 sheets. http://www.stupid.com/fun/2DONT.html $6.99

    Computer Powered Desk Fan

    A compact but powerful 4 speed desk fan. Just plug into a computer USB port and you're ready to keep cool. Ideal for those stuffy, window-less cubicles so many people suffer in during a long hard day. X-treme Geek. www.x-tremegeek.com. $15.99

    One Can Computer Powered Desktop Fridge

    What could be cooler than a "one can" refrigerator that plugs into a USB port and keeps a can of soda or energy drink chilled at the perfect temperature. This little fridge even has a cool blue LED light that comes on whenever you open the door to put in or take out a drink. Great for home or office. Think Geek. http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/96b3/#tabs.. $19.99

    Bull Button

    Here's a great gift for people who are sick and tired of all the BS that goes on around the office but never say anything. Just press the bull button and it will tell people exactly how you feel with one of 5 appropriate responses. Stupid.com. http://www.stupid.com/fun/BSBUTT09.html $9.99

    Corporate Flash Cards

    Got an executive-in-training in the next cubicle or a coworker who's has trouble understanding all the corporate jargon that gets bounced about. Now you can make sense of it all with this set of corporate flash cards for 60 commonly used term and phrases. Each card contains the definition, pronunciation and an example of the word or phrase used in a sentence. Amazon. com or Gifts.com $13.95

    6 Pack Camo Beer Holster

    Ideal for party animals and rednecks who always want to have a 6 pack of their favorite brew at their fingertips. Holds both long necks and cans. Fits waists up to 44". It's a "must have" tool belt for every serious party animal. Home Wet Bar. com $19.99.

    Laptop Bag Organizer

    This versatile organizer fits neatly into most laptop bags. It can easily be configured to hold an iPod, iPhone, Blackberry, business card case, thumb drives, headset, CDs, memo pads and just about everything you need. Measures 12" long by 8" high. X-treme Geek. http://www.x-tremegeek.com/laptop-bag-organization-system.html $19.95

    Hour Glass Timer

    A beautiful, contemporary 30 minute black sand hour glass timer is great for quietly timing meetings, phone calls or minutes till quitting time. Made of quality hand-blown glass. Freestanding with no frame. Great for busy executives, speakers or people who enjoy playing games. Office Playground. Com. http://www.officeplayground.com/Hourglass-Sand-Timer-30-Minute-Black-Sand-P1102.aspx. $18.99

     

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