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TheFW's Offbeat Holiday Gift Guide

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:28:10 +0000

Even though we're huge fans of Christmas, the holiday season can be super stressful at times. This is particularly true when it comes to buying presents. Most people are difficult to shop for, which puts tons of pressure on us to try and decode their present preference. Will our friend like that potpourri centerpiece we're re-gifting from grandma? Probably not. What about the awful Christmas sweater in the back of our closet that still has the tag on it? We'll give that a big N-O.

Landlord's Generous Christmas Gesture Goes Viral

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 21:30:05 +0000

When you hear a story about a landlord, it’s usually an angry tale concerning neglect or some kind of funny business with a security deposit. Instead, this holiday season we present a tale that will make any heart grow three sizes. Joel, who owns a Los Angeles Apartment building, is clearly one of the good [...]

10 Great Holiday Moments With 'The Simpsons'

Dan Seitz — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:43:14 +0000

America's First Dysfunctional Family has the biggest affection for Halloween, since it happens during sweeps. But it also has taken on the most wonderful time of the year more than once, so we thought we'd present a few fun 'Simpsons' GIFs and videos to celebrate the season. Or at least be honest about it. (WARNING: Animated holiday merriment below.)

Deck the Halls With Animals! 9 Housewares for Pet Lovers

Vetstreet Editors — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:25:12 +0000

To really make your home cozy and warm this time of year, add some four-legged decor. Don’t worry: We’re not talking about hunting hounds wallpaper or kitten doilies. These tasteful and stylish items will make even the most critical of interior designers proud. Hooked Dog Stocking Your pup deserves something from Santa, too. Jolly Ole [...]

Top 6 Holiday Gift Picks for Pets

Vetstreet Editors — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:38:03 +0000

We know you’ll be inundated with gift ideas this holiday season, but after sharing our ideas for gifts for your vet, we couldn’t resist offering a few of our own favorites for the year courtesy of VetStreet's Dr. Patty Khuly.

'My Ugly Christmas Sweater' Turns Bad Gifts Into High Fashion [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:06:49 +0000

Most of us wouldn’t be caught dead in a garish Christmas sweater. But one woman in Vermont specializes in making ugly Christmas pullovers. As far as she’s concerned, the uglier the better. Anne Marie Blackman of My Ugly Christmas Sweater makes her hideous Christmas creations by embellishing pre-worn sweaters with things like fringe, bells and [...]

Pepper Spraying Cop Immortalized In Awesome Christmas Sweater [PHOTOS]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:56:25 +0000

Nothing says Christmas like a cop pepper-spraying the baby Jesus. Well, not really, but Abbie Heppe's festive Christmas sweater depicting this scene builds on an Internet meme which inserts the UC Davis campus cop who famously pepper-sprayed peaceful student protesters last month into famous works of art and other unlikely scenarios. A closer look at Heppe's holiday snark is below.

Have a Griswold-Style Holiday With 'Christmas Vacation' Moose Mugs [IMAGE]

Donald Deane — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:23:11 +0000

If you’re anything like us, the classic comedy ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ is required viewing during the holiday season. So, imagine how thrilled we were to discover these awesome moose mugs, just like the ones that Clark Griswold and Cousin Eddie drank egg nog from in the movie. Check out the mug, which you can [...]

Best Boyfriend Ever Gives Girlfriend Homemade iPad as Gift

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:38:19 +0000

They say there is nothing more romantic than a homemade gift. That goes double if you have the ability to make your partner an iPad from scratch.

Wei Xinlong didn't have enough money to buy his girlfriend, Sun Shasha, an iPad 2. So instead the student at China's Northeast Normal University bought $125 of hardware and software online and used it to assemble a fully-functional replica of the sought after Apple product, which retails at $499.

Check Out Some Unique Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids [PHOTOS]

Donald Deane — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:50:34 +0000

Struggling to decide what to buy for a child this holiday season? Then check out this collection of unique holiday gifts for kids of all ages courtesy of 'The Early Show.'

Gift ideas include the Scruble Cube, a game that combines the Rubik's Cube with Scrabble, dolls from the StinkyKids collection, chopsticks for kids with animal toppers and a device that makes rainbows.
Check out some neat holiday gift items for youngsters below.