Solar Flash Light For Indoors or Out

Such a simple thing, but one that can become very important if you don't have it -- a source of light. Everyone keeps a flashlight around, even if it doesn't get used much. But when an emergency comes around, will that flashlight be any good, or will the batteries be dead?

A solar flash light is a gift that shows you care about the little things. It's not something the recipient has to think about having batteries for. They can just store it on a sunny windowsill or car dash, and it will be ready to go whenever it's needed.

Campers will be especially grateful for a solar-powered flash light. It's nice to not have to worry about whether the light source is good or not. They can leave it in the sun all day, and use it at night to safely move around camp.

So next time you need a gift for an outdoorsman -- or for anybody -- you can give them a solar flash light and know that it's something they'll be happy to receive.

Sport Water Bottle With Compartment -- Great Gift For Fit Folks

Whenever I think about joining a gym, I always wonder what I'm supposed to do with my locker key. I mean, you change your clothes, put them in a locker with your wallet, and then what? Workout clothes don't have pockets. (It's a convenient excuse to not ever join.) A sport water bottle with a compartment solves that issue.

The Contigo AUTOSEAL Kangaroo bottle holds 24 ounces of your favorite beverage and has a storage compartment just big enough for a key, ID, and some money. It's completely leak-proof and spill-proof so you won't have to worry about stickiness if you prefer a sports drink.

The autoseal button allows one-handed operation on the go; just press the button and sip. It automatically reseals upon release. It may be a bit big and heavy to carry while running, but it's perfect for the gym.

If you need a little more storage space, the Sport + Store water bottle has a compartment on the bottom that screws off. It's big enough for keys and ID plus a cell phone and more. The 20-ounce bottle is BPA free, so no worries there. Use the carabiner to clip it to your belt or backpack and go hands-free.

Take your pick...a sport water bottle with compartment makes a thoughtful gift for a fitness enthusiast. (I suppose this means I don't have any excuse to not join a gym now.)

Walk on Water Ball

Have you ever wished you could walk on water? Now you can! The Walk on Water Ball is big enough to stand in, and it floats on the water. Imagine the fun kids -- and adults -- will have this summer as they walk around on top of the water.

The ball inflates in 90 seconds -- there's no impatient waiting around. Crawl inside, then tip the ball into the water and go. Easily blow in fresh air every 30 minutes. Best when used in the evening or out of the sun. On hot sunny days, limit rides to 15 minutes.

Don't you know someone who would love this?

Vintage Toy Scotty Dog Magnets

Introduce your son or daughter to the simple joys of old-fashioned toys. Scotty dog magnets amused kids for hours years ago, and they don't require batteries!

Little Scotty dogs, one white and one black, stand on magnets. Push them together and watch them cling to each other or feel them repel each other. It's a simple beginning lesson in magnetic polarity.

Set the Scotty dogs on a table and chase one with the other. Or hold a card horizontal with one dog on top and make it move with the other underneath.

Vintage fun for the kids...or get some for yourself and relive your childhood!

Watches As Gifts

You can't go wrong when you give watches as gifts. Watches are no longer just a tool for telling time. Now they're a fashion accessory. Everyone can use a watch -- grownups, teens, kids -- and everyone wants a variety to match every outfit.

Swatch watches are popular, especially with teenagers. They're available in awesome colors and sporty styles. This unisex Swatch watch is a beautiful and unusual irridescent blue. Swiss quartz movement with an analogue display, including day and date, will assure the gift recipient will always be on time. Well, you can hope anyway.

And if blue isn't the right color, just look at some of the many other fun hues you can choose from.

Fondue For A Few

What a fun gift! Fondue is something most people don't do every day, so when the fondue pot comes out, it makes the occasion special. Perfect for a teenage girl and her friends, or for a couple's engagement or wedding gift.

This fondue set is just right for four people or fewer. It's an intimate size and includes the stand and tea light holder, the polka dotted pot, and four color coordinated dipping forks.

What's your favorite fondue? Cheese -- with bread cubes, meats, or veggies? Or chocolate -- with fruit chunks or marshmallows? Either way, gather 'round the fondue pot for a fun evening with your favorite people. This brightly colored pot makes it even more fun.

Make the gift complete by including the chocolate, tea lights, and a fondue cookbook!

Valentines Gift Idea For Him

If your guy is a traveler, or even just a gadget collector, he'll appreciate this Garmin nuvi 1490LMT GPS unit. It doesn't just get you where you want to go, it does it in style.

The 1490LMT has a bright 5-inch screen that makes it so much easier to see the details on the fly, even in the sun. And it's not just for driving. It gives you walking directions for North American and European cities, plus locations of subways or bus stops.

One of the great features is the lane assist, which shows you right on the screen which lane to be in for your exit -- in plenty of time for you to make the change.

There's so much more to this unit -- like the free lifetime map updates -- and users love it. Check out the reviews of the Garmin nuvi 1490LMT and see why it would be the best Valentine's gift for him this year.

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