Winter drying you out? Have no fear, Fred is here!


The Fred Humidifier
ain’t yo’ momma’s humidifier. Along with his inherently cute appearance, this uniquely shaped moisture savior comes with two modes – regular or economy, which allows you to keep the house habitable while you’re gone without breaking Mother Nature’s heart – or your electric bill. With a range of up to 430 square feet, this little guy packs a big punch.

Things happen. They always have. That doesn’t mean that being prepared has to be bulky.
Thanks to the minimalists over at ThinkGeek, car batteries have met their match. Gone are the bulky cables rattling around your trunk until the day you’re holding them up by the side of the road in a silent plea for an Automotive Samaritan.
Our suggestion: The Closed-Hood Car Jump Starter
. No hood to open, no fear of accidental electrocution, and like your favorite smart phone, this little wonder is a miniature version of the original that plugs into your cigarette lighter.
So go on. Streamline your just-in-case-kit, and keep the extra space for things that matter. Like beer.
Don’t just play Words with Friends – wear it out.

Wandering wordsmiths the world over have wondered at the wisdom inherent in the inestimably cool cut of such an alluring ensemble.
This saucy little dress
lets you take your obsession offline – use it to ensure a triple word score with certain someone, or step out on the town and let the cosmos take a 1-in-26 chance of finding you the right character. Either way, you can rest secure in the knowledge that you’re ready for those pesky scrabblemergencies.


Who says you can’t take it with you? Bodum begs to differ.
Sporting a snazzy array of colors, the Bodum Travel Press
allows you to bring your high-octaine fuel of choice along for the ride. So this year, save some change, skip the coffeehouse line coma and put some pep in your step right out of the gate. It’s all good – Bodum’s got your back.


They say power corrupts, but that’s just because some people need more outlets.
Enter the Belkin Mini Surge Protector Dual USB Charger
.
Small enough to travel, but awesome enough to turn one outlet into three triple-prong opportunities for energy revival. Weighing in at a mere 10.3 ounces, this wonder of the modern age also boasts two USB ports as a special bonus.
Pop one in for the ride, and instantly feel like superhero. After all – you’ve got the power.


Tired of carrying the troublesome yoga twosome?
Consolidate your bag as you cleanse your karma with the 2 In 1 Yoga Mat from Gaiam.
One side is a standard yoga mat, the other is lined with a quick-absorbent towel, allowing you to stand with surety as you brave the heat of hot yoga. Boasting the convenience of being both machine-washable and eco-friendly, this lightweight bit of bliss will stick with you long after class ends.


Every bit helps, & the Staple Free Stapler
put that idea to good use. This streamlined little cylinder requires no metal accessory to securely fastens up to 5 sheets of paper by punching a buckle stitch. The result is that you use less waste, take up less space, get more order – it’s enough to make any mother happy. Even Mother Earth.

Add a sweeter item to your honey do list – Ballard Bee Company’s raw honey. Derived from bees local to the clean water and fresh air of Ballard, Washington, this independent business provides raw honey so good, it’s worth getting stuck in Rabbit’s front door.


As we hit the end of Movember, many a male has to once again conquer the daily challenge of taming their facial forest. Get ready for winter’s wily challenges with Melvita Shaving Cream.
Melvita’s organically-derived ingredients include shea butter, aloe vera and birch sap to soften your skin for a closer shave. Add in a little papaya, lemon and some olive leaves to help to prevent irritation without drying the skin and you’ll be kept kissably smooth so that when the opportunity arises, you can feel free to show your softer side.

Over the years, we’ve all gotten one song here, one song there, and after a while, you just find yourself searching for “Track 12″. Well scroll no more – Rinse is here to help.
Free Download: RinseMyMusic.com
This nifty little software will go through your music library and smooth the bumps – delete duplicates, fix misspelled titles, grab album artwork, & work on putting your musical house to rights, leaving you awash in a database of musical order.


Looking for a little extra? The redmaloo laptop case gives you exactly that. Its minimalist style folds out to create a laptop table complete with integrated mousepad. Available in a range of ecologically-sustainable felt colors, or upgrade to leather — either way, this scintillating scrap of German-engineered origami is guaranteed to garner envy at any coffee shop.


Ever dream of impressing your friends with proof of your zen-driven ninja prowess, but lack the time to spend mastering the art of mouthing words in one language while Dolby Surround plays dialogue in another?
Let your magnets do the talking with Ninja Star Push Pins from ThinkGeek.com
These wacky little stars will keep things attached to your wall, or just hang out on their own, intimidating your office supplies into obedience by sheer force of awesome. Damn shifty paperclips.
Anybody can have hot girls on the wall. Why not go the extra mile for 2012 & put up hot chicks that are also Olympic gold medalists?

In the United States, there is no funding for Olympians’ expenses as they train for the gold. So while everyone else gets to sit back on their featherbeds covered in government-funded gold silk, American athletes have to pull themselves up by the proverbial bootstraps and generate their own revenue.
Thus, when faced with the sad Dickensian possibility of standing on a street clouded with coal dust as they tried to sell apples for a nickel to pay for their tickets Across the Pond in the summer of 2012, the women of United States Rowing decided to let New York photographer Jordan Matter take a picture so it’d last longer.

The result is the 2012 iteration of Power and Grace, filled with shots to inspire you to get up off the couch this winter or to stay home and feel awesome in the knowledge of having helped fund yet another opportunity to annoy the rest of the world by yelling, “U-S-A, U-S-A!”


Love the sweat of hot yoga, but hate that you’re sliding out of downward dog?
Yogitoes Skidless Yoga Mat
to the rescue.
Thanks its eco-nub lined back, the green-friendly materials that make this towel cozy supports your toesies to ensure you stick the back of your very best Warrior I without worrying your feet will creep out of position from the front. And since Yogitoes’ commitment to sustainability extends from using organic materials to minimalistic packaging, you can work towards inner peace knowing you’re helping make the world a better place.

Afraid you won’t be able to leave your mark when the moment comes? This stainless steel sharpie proves that a pen can be every bit as mighty as anyone’s sword. And with refills available, you’ll always be able to put a mighty fine point to it.

For everyone still waiting for the Nathan Fillion level to come out on Angry Birds, New Zealand artist Glennz has your fix — a t-shirt to warn the world where you’re at. With this and over a dozen other nerdcore designs, his shop can make every day a statement in geekery, so get your kiwi on & don some new threads from down under to wear out here.


Forget mud, water and other elements found only in situations sponsored by the X-Games – how about a camera that can survive your life?
Meet the Olympus Stylus Tough 8010.
The first digital camera to claim to be crushproof (up to 220lbs), this little wonder is up for anything from that great adventure you keep meaning to take or just hitting the floor when you toss your bag onto the passenger side of your car.
Specs:
- Waterproof to 33 feet
- Shockproof to 6.6 feet
- Freezeproof to 14º F
- Crushproof up to 220 pounds
- 5x Wide Angle Zoom
- 2.7 inch LCD


Fair trade company Equal Exchange celebrates its 20 year anniversary with this special blend – Rabble Rouser. This smoky brew is made with, orange spice, sweet medjool date, zesty citrus and malted milk chocolate to offer you a pick me up that wakes up your palate and raises your awareness.


Bamboo? Really? Who knew?
Turkish Towels
did.
Using 60% organic cotton, 40% rayon from bamboo yarn to create a ready-made cocoon of softness, Turkish Towels’ Bamboo Collection offers 12 colors to coordinate with the in-house spa we all like to pretend our bathroom might one day become. Plus, this line of bath towels are made from eco-friendly material whose certified combed organic cotton guarantees that being nice to you is also nice to the planet.
Now? Crocs high heels.


Love ‘em, hate ‘em, love to hate ‘em – Crocs™ aren’t going anywhere. This time, they’re leaving the heavy tread and fur lining behind. Instead, Crocs™ has put on their sensibly soled dancing shoes & is stepping out into the cut-toe world of high heels. ($29.99)
A three inch heel that doesn’t hurt by the end of the day? Well bless their hearts, it’s about time.