Inexpensive gifts that don't suck - a list by rootfruit

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A list of inexpensive ideas for presents that your friends and family might actually enjoy receiving. (Rather than just telling you so.)

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Currently enjoying self-imposed studenthood.

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USBCELL AA rechargable batteries

31 people recommended this item

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A rechargeable AA battery - only it feeds of your computer through the USB port. Great for travelling. Especially if yours is the stationary variety. (via Treehugger)

Updated Aug 14, 2007

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Doorganizers

19 people recommended this item

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Finally... a place to keep the phone and keys so that they are ready when you walk out the door!

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Avoid the frustration of missing keys, lost cell phones and forgotten lists with the sturdy, canvas Doorganizer. Hang it on the front door to keep your keys, sunglasses and shopping list nearly impossible to miss, and hang one on your office door to keep your PDA and mobile phone in easy reach. A strip on the back can hold paperwork, notepads and mail.
They’re also great for keeping kids organized. Hang one from the bedroom door to keep handheld toys, music players and homework right where they can find them.
Measures approximately 12” x 5”

Updated Mar 14, 2008

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Eggling

45 people recommended this item

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Okay,this is just too cool for words. I'm buying one for every green friend I know, as the perfect combination of natural beauty and whimsey. Egg-ceptional! (Sorry.)

Updated Oct 2, 2006

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Gorillapod

40 people recommended this item

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It's just so darn handy. (via Vat19)

Updated Nov 2, 2007

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Banana Guard

13 people recommended this item

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Nothing ruins a perfectly packed lunch from home than a smashed banana. I want my potassium in one piece thank you. That goodness for what seems like a pointless miracle ... the banana guard. This little doohickey keeps your banana safe from smashing and if your banana does end up smashed ... I bet it's that weird guy in IT. I'm just sayin.

Updated Sep 13, 2007

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Erasable Shower Note Tablet

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7 people recommended this item

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I'm sure my dissertation would have been finished by now if I had one of these. Or maybe that's just another "dog ate my homework" excuse. (via Popgadget)

Updated Oct 18, 2006

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