Everyone knows all about Angry birds even a 3 years old plays the Angry bird on an iPad, iPhone or the computer – but who wants to share your iPad with your kids right?  and they drain the iPad and iPhone’s battery so quickly – it’s not funny at all.  But parents who wants to keep their kids quiet for a little bit while they drive or finish doing their shopping have no choice.  But now you can buy this angry bird electronic handheld game from Amazon for $24.99  – I say go ahead and buy one – no more sharing your phone or Ipad with your kids – big bonus!

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Last year we were at Lake Louise Ski Area for a few days for a skiing trip with friends from Japan – we had bought some north face backpacks  for hiking at the Banff National park but didn’t make it there for we got too busy doing stuff at the Ski resort.  So this year – we’ve decided to go again – because the entire family enjoyed the trip so much.

The place was very nice – the gondola prices were reasonable and it wasn’t as crowded as in the other resorts.  The snow condition was excellent – and it’s very refreshing to be there and the Lake Louise trail was a lot easier on the younger kids. I love the trail going back down because after a day or two of skiing we all were becoming expert – by the time we went home – we long to go back – and I had promise the kids that we will.  So this trip next year – we are definitely heading to the National park with our picnic all packed in our backpacks.

Now I say everyone can use a projection alarm clock and a weather monitor – every morning – don’t you think?   For about $80 – from Hammacher Schlemmer – this clock has a built in sensor that tells you the time and weather condition.  I like that when I wake up in the middle of the night – I can just look up and see the time and temperature without having to look out the window or having to turn on the computer for an update.

Simple and masculine enough for me – and if I wanted something to catch my cables – it would have to be this – no funky looking colored things that the spouse loved to buy.  But the walnut wood is very expensive at about $42 – so i think I’ll get my brother to make one for me.  Even though it may not be so fine in the finish – I think I will keep my $42 – but if you are not handy – you can buy them from Orange 22.

I don’t know about other people but the spouse and I try to buy the right gifts for the right people and not just because we have to buy stuff for people during Christmas. Many people buy just any gifts just because but the spouse is very specific on what I can get her – and that is morgan silver dollars for her investment and collections. She doesn’t believe in buying just anything – and told me many years ago – that if I wanted to get her something – it had to be gold or silver dollars – she is just not interested in games, computers or anything even jewelries. So I do the same for the kid as well – we asked her to list what she wants – and she tells us the stuff and we buy just a few for her for Christmas. If we can’t find a Christmas gift for my mom or dad – we buy them a silver dollar – for investment – to keep towards their retirement fund – I think it is more meaningful – especially for someone who has everything and don’t need anything. So this Christmas – if you can’t find the right gift for your loved ones – you may want to think about getting them something they can make use of in the future.

Why put your poor cat in a cage right?  it’s just not right – even if the spouse don’t like kitty like we do – the kitty still deserve something to crawl into at night.  This Native American Teepee is pretty unique isn’t it ? meant for your cats and made of 100% recycled cardboard that you can assemble yourself.  I’m pretty sure you can train any cat to go in there and stay in there at night.  Comes with different ornaments to decorate their new home.  A dream catcher, a feather or a tomahawk – and eagle or even a bull’s head. I like the tomahawk better. Interesting  and only at $19 from Loyal Luxe.

I could use something like that for my desk – because I’m a messy person and chuck all my stationary, pens and writing pads just about everywhere.  So when I need them – they are nowhere to be found – most embarrassing if I needed to write something important about a customer’s computer. This goes for $9  – a great deal – great Christmas present too – for your office people from Art  Lebedev.

Will you really ride on this kind of bike?  in a suit?  I can’t see myself doing it – but if you were living in a city – well – this might even be better than a car.

A smart, sexy and fun laptop case was what Sloan and Meaghan wanted for themselves – but they turned it into a business eventually.   But they wanted also a tough protective case – to withstand the accidental drops and knocks.  Converts to a backpack easily and less than $100 – love the colors – quite a few available.  Check out Z-Attache – for the laptop cases.

I cannot believed that this thing will work – made with recycled material – no batteries needed – is said to be light and you can carry it anywhere you like – and of course – the unique designed used – but not original since it is M & M peanuts candy.  But you can plug it into your computer or any ipods or mp3s and it will work great!    And it folds too – from what i read.   Very cheap at $11.99 – so even if it doesn’t give out the best music – you can still have a talking piece at home.  Buy from Merkury Innovations or Zulily.

If I had an iPad or a Kindle – I would love to have a carry case instead of just a folder case.  Why a carry case – it’s definitely easier to walk around with and not worry about accidentally dropping it while trying to carry other stuff – especially if you need to hold the kid’s winter jacket and her gloves.   Double up as a carry case for a 14″ laptop – it’s from PKG and at $31.50 – check it out yourself – or a great gift for the guys in your life who has a iPad that they like to carry around.

My best friend  is turning 40 next week and we all got together – to think of some 40th birthday gifts for him.  And since he is such a geek and a gamer – we decided to get a baker to do a birthday cake like the above.  Now that was easy – the real gift part was a little harder – but we got a little help from a secret source.   The birthday party is set for a certain date – no birthday invitations – just word of mouth – we will be inviting some close friends of his from college and some that grew up with us.  And we want them each to get him something from his birthday wish list – that I had compiled for him.  Now the tricky part is to get as many computers into his basement – so that we can have a lan game – and someone suggested a bunch of chocolates and snacks as well.  Now everyone can use some chocolates that’s for sure – and popcorn and cookies.  So we are all set for the geek party – for my best friend 40th birthday.