Oh so comfy Stripe Knee-High Socks from American Apparel

I wore these socks the other day to run on a chilly morning with running shorts. Because our pad is under construction, I ended up wearing the ensemble to the laundromat, and then out to lunch with Colin and Amanda. And I actually got compliments on the socks from a random lady. Not only are they sporty and fun, they are THE most comfortable socks I have ever worn. I am always singing their praises. Gonna get them for all my pals this Xmas. They are THAT GOOD. RSASKL Stripe Knee-High Sock $10.00

Everyone poops

This cute onesie from Threadless makes me wish my kids were babies again! Comes in kid sizes, too.

Affordable Art: aesthetic apparatus

I've blogged about these guys before, but here I go again. Amazing silkscreened posters for about $20 each. Hundreds to choose from. We own several.

Fun gift: The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Card Game - Travel Edition

We have a set of these, and they are great for car trips and dinner parties. Available from Areyougame.com for $5.98

The gift of laughter

Here's a great gift combo Mad Libsand a pair of undies.

We play these at dinner parties, with the caveat that all nouns, verbs and adjectives be filthy gutter words or pornographic terms and it's a HOOT.

Alltherageonline.com

I used to buy a lot of jewelry from All the rage online. I had forgotten about them, until I saw this necklace in a Lucky Magazine editorial. Only $38. And that is expensive for this site. Akin to so good jewelry if you've ever been there.

the gift that keeps on giving: a subscription!

I want a subscription to Nylon Magazine. Has all sorts of good info on music and fashion, etc. If you're tired of Lucky (and who isn't?) then this is the mag for you. One year for $19.95!

Love's Baby Soft: $7.99. An oldie but goodie

I've been wandering in and out of Walgreens and Longs trying to find this stuff! Love's Baby Soft by Dana 1.75 oz Cologne Spray. I might get this and a bottle of "Gee your hair smells terrific" for my sister for Xmas.

Affordable, yet thoughtful gift guide: whistle keychain

I gave these out one year. REI's Whistle Key Chain, only $3.50! In California, if you become buried in the rubble after an earthquake, you could go totally hoarse yelling for help. Whistle instead.

Super cute and super cheap: Paul Frank Flip Flops

Just 5.95, people!!!! I may have to get these for my daughter for valentines day, or as a stocking stuffer. Great for the gym.
The Signature Julius Flip Flops in Red

Affordable, thoughful gifts: Running Gloves

This year I am going to try save money and be more thoughtful at Christmas. For example, if I were my husband, I would get me these Brooks Pulse Lite Running Gloves

Only $15.99 at FogDog. Running or hiking in the winter can make your hands feel like sausages. Know anyone who likes to run or hike? Now you can: get 17% off Entire order at FogDog.com! (exclusions apply) Ends 1.31.09