by material girl
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For a little fun on the go this Portable Table Tennis includes a retractable net, adjustable paddles and two ping-pong balls and comes in a drawstring pouch for easy travel and storage. Net expands up to six feet. >> $40 • uncommongoods.com
Beautifully crafted, this Mini Beer Pong wood design differs from your typical game by offering fun launching catapults. A custom cup layout allows for strategic re-racks, while a magnetic bottle cap in the center keeps the balls tethered in place.
I must admit i got a little teary when I got a look at JIBO, the first Family Robot. This little dude, 11” tall, 6” base and approx. 6lbs, is so much more than you can even imagine. Two hi-res cameras recognize and track faces, capture photos, and enable immersive video calling. 360° microphones and natural language processing let you talk to JIBO from anywhere in the room. He tells stories, delivers messages, communicates using emotive cues and so much more. If you want one, you can pre-order now for December 2015 delivery. >> starts at $199 • myjibo.com
>> $69.99 - $79.99 • amazon.com
My Intelligent Communications Accessory (MICA), a collaboration between Opening Ceremony and Intel, celebrates what can happen when beauty meets intelligence. Meticulously designed for the stylish, connected woman and crafted from premium finishes, 18K gold coating and a curved sapphire glass touchscreen display. Engineered with Intel® technology, allowing you to easily view messages, your calendar, and alerts from your curated VIP contacts.
roku 3 Faster and more powerful than ever. Enjoy 1,800+ channels of movies, TV shows, sports, and more. Plug headphones into the motion-control remote to play games or watch late-night flicks without disturbing the household. Fully loaded with one-stop search, 1080p, dual-band wireless, Ethernet, USB, plus a free Roku app. The Roku 3—the new streaming standard.
>> $495 • intel.com/MICA
>> $85 or $91 with hdmi cable • roku.com
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Enjoy your latest vintage in a vessel worthy of its robust flavors with this eye-catching set of Curved Wine Goblets. Highlighted by an extra long stem and curved detail, these mouth blown glasses offer a dramatic goblet for your favorite wines and larger than life toasts. Also available as martini glasses and champagne flutes. >> $70 set of 2 • uncommongoods.com
Made of labels cut from the center of actual vinyl records, these Record Coasters will be a hit with any music lover. The discs are sealed so moisture won’t seep through to the surface. Comes in a set of six assorted labels packed in a clear, round case. >> $18 • amazon.com
Made from 100 percent recycled glass, these Recycled Wine Bottle Platters will provide a lovely backdrop to the cheese, crackers, fruits or vegetables you serve at your next wine tasting party. Each piece undergoes an 8-hour process to emerge as a one-of-a-kind platter. These striking platters also shed new light on candles, give spoons a rest and make for an interesting butter dish. Spreader included. >> $17-18 • uncommongoods.com
Really, luxxury ice? Yes, really! Because there is a product for every budget and ocassion... Gläce Luxury Ice, the world’s leading premium drink-ice brand, is available in two shapes, the original Mariko Sphere and G Cubed. Glace provides minimum dilution (15-30 minutes), maximum cooling and it is made with purified water and each piece is handcrafted. So, if you want to go all out for your Holiday party, check them out online and order away. Each five pieces are elegantly contained in a re-sealable pouch equipped with a one-way air check valve to ensure freshness. >> $205 - $325 • glaceice.net
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Test your own powers of deduction, your ability to think on your feet, and your smarts with this giant box of brainteasers. Made to be played at home, on the road, or on a family vacation, this set-up-free Kwizniac Trivia Game is chock-full of cards, each containing ten tantalizing clues that lead the player to just one correct answer. >> $18 - 20 • kwizniac.com
Sometimes it’s nice to be a little naughty. A deliciously fun gift to stuff in their stockings and spice up a secret santa, this burlap bundle contains deceptively black popcorn kernels that resemble Christmas coal. The all-good non-GMO kernels naturally range in color from jet black to deep indigo. Once popped, the Gourmet Black Popcorn Christmas Coal’s kernels will be a soft white or gray color with devilishly black centers. >> $13 • sothatscool.com
Very few things in life are as satisfying as popping bubble wrap. So why shouldn’t you partake it in it more often? Very clever and very fun, this poster-size bubble calendar allows you to do just that. Each day of the year has a bubble to pop. All days of the week and U.S. holidays are marked, plus the weekends are in bold for quick reference.
I don’t know about you but I have become a pro at killing my plants. Parrot Flower Power uses advanced sensor technologies to monitor plants’ welfare. It can be used both inside and outside. Obviously waterproof, it can withstand watering, rain, and liquid fertilizer. Put it in the ground or in a pot and monitor the changes in your plants and garden. Alerts are sent to your smartphone each time one of your plants needs attention. >> $59.99 • parrot.com
>> $25 • bubblecalendar.com
If a single bud in a vase punctuates your decor with color and life, then this Caterpillar Bud Vase is more like an entire poem. The row of glass bubbles each holds a small blossom or two, allowing you to create a delicate floral centerpiece. >> $20 small $38 large • amazon.com
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