With Christmas approaching, I have fun wandering sites thinking about what I might get for various people for Christmas. Since I know none of them read this blog, I’m going to mention some. But I won’t say who they’re for, just in case I’m wrong about that. And I’m not promising that any will actually be purchased.

Great Geysers Kit

I know too many people who want to do the Mentos & Diet Coke thing.

Bi-Color LED Blow On-Off Candles

Not quite as romantic as real candles, but no worry about fires. Seems pretty nice to me.

USB Microscope - QX5

Rather like the Eye-Clops that is so popular right now, but for the computer. I kind of like that better. It also looks to be more flexible, with 3 different magnifications available.

Geeky Wrapping Paper

More to wrap with than to give, obviously. I especially like the ChristmasBots paper.

R2-D2 Laundry Baskets

Ok, I’ll admit it. I’m thinking of this for my son. He’s 2, he’s not going to read this!

No, I will not fix your computer t-shirt

More to give my inlaws a scare than anything. You don’t want to know how often I’ve fixed their computer for them.

Inconceivable t-shirt

A lot of Princess Bride fans in my family….

I don’t care that winter’s coming and that things are cooling off. That’s the beauty of spas - you stay warm. But the thought of climbing into one and just relaxing sounds great to me.

It’s been a busy day. Just one of those run, run run mornings. It’s only now quiet enough for me to dedicate myself to working and posting.

But who am I fooling? If I had a spa, I’d probably be plunging in, instead.

They’ve long been on my husband’s wish list too. He’d even take one of the little portable ones, just to have one. But, as I keep insisting, they aren’t practical for our life right now. We’d have to have a very good cover, such as the spa covers of superior quality at HotTubWorks.com, and even then have to watch to be certain that it was in place.

I’ve seen how important a good spa cover is, and the ones offered at HotTubWorks.com look really good. A good cover means the hot tub stays warmer with less energy used and it is much harder for someone to fall in accidentally. As a mother that second part really matters to me. Their cover has locking tie-down straps, a feature I can really appreciate.

I love technology. I don’t buy nearly as much as I admire, since I don’t need it and can’t afford it. But practical electronics interest me too.

Humidifiers, for example. With the school year in full swing, a good humidifier is a must. How else to keep the kids as comfortable as possible during the inevitable colds?

There are a lot of great places to buy electronics, such as Abt Electronics. They offer some of the things I look for when I shop online, such as free shipping on some products. Their selection looks to be pretty good too. They have both practical and fun electronics.

Looking over their site does remind me that it’s time to check over my humidifier and maybe get a second… two kids, two roooms, after all. You probably know how often kids will get sick at the same time, and that little bit of added comfort can really help them and me sleep at night.

The entire family can suffer when a loved one has Alzheimer’s disease. It’s a terrible disease, one that takes away much of who a person is.

The upcoming holiday season is a good time to think of those who help care for people with Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America has an online store where you can shop for a holiday gift, with the proceeds going to help the services they offer. The store has jewelry and a DVD training program to help families who are just learning to cope with Alzheimer’s.

I’ve been very fortunate, since Alzeheimer’s disease does not run in my family so far. My husband, on the other hand, watched his grandmother suffer from it for years, to the point where she only recognized him if he told her whose son he was. It was not an easy thing for him or the rest of his family.

When it comes to treating Alzheimer’s disease, there are two important things. The most personal part for the families is caring for their loved one who is coping with the disease. It can take a lot of assistance, and that is something the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America focuses on.

Once current sufferers from Alzheimer’s are well cared for it becomes easier to focus on a cure. There’s been some interesting research I’ve heard of in that area in recent years, so there may be reason to hope that it will be something that can be stopped in future years.

The holiday season is a great time to think of those who are less fortunate, and if someone you love is suffering from Alzheimer’s, it’s a great time to help an organization dedicated to helping them while taking care of a bit of holiday shopping or to just make a donation. You shop or contribute online.

Oh where, oh where could it be?

Sorry about all the off key singing. I get inspired and lose track of what I’m doing.

I came across tech bargains today and just had a little fun wandering around. As a geek, even a geek on a tight budget, looking at all the fun tech toys out there is fun. Even if I do sometimes just about whimper from wanting things I can’t have.

Techbargains has a lot to offer, including a newsletter that tells you about each week’s best deals, deal alerts that you can customize to your interests, and RSS feeds for those who just don’t want to mess around with waiting for email.

The site allows you to search for the lowest price on products. I clicked on a link for the Fuji FinePix F480 Black Digital Camera and it came up with several different stores offering it, with prices ranging from $135.99 - $180.70.

Of course, by the time you add in shipping, lowest price may not be lowest overall expense, but this gives you a great point to start off.

Sometimes the site doesn’t read so well, but if you’re looking for the best deal that may not matter as much as other times. Getting a good price comparison can save you quite a bit when you’re shopping.

Well, probably not. Most people really aren’t going to put in Lab Furniture in their homes, whether you look at the basement or garage.

Really the furniture brings me back to high school and college lab courses. Much better looking, though. And the Design Your Workbench feature is a lot of fun. But frankly a lot of them look like they could be very functional as heavy use computer desks. They have setups for multiple monitors.

The workbenches are for all kinds of work. They have drafting tables as well as the other kinds of workbenches.