45 Christmas Games for the iPhone/iPod Touch
Speed Tap Games
Christmas with Weezer (aka Tap Tap Revenge featuring Weezer’s 2008 Christmas EP) – $4.99
Christmas Elf – $1.99
Save Santa – $0.99
Gift Grab – FREE
Xmas in Space : Play-a-Long Christmas Carols – FREE
iHoHoHo – $0.99
Racing Games
Santa Wings: Rudolph’s Christmas Flight – $1.99
The Reindeer Games – $0.99
Adventure
iSanta – $0.99
iEscapade XmasIsland – $2.99
Elf Run – $0.99
Kusari Christmas Edition – $0.99
JingleJumble – FREE
Trivia
Christmas Trivia: Are You Smarter Than Santa? -$0.99
Stacking Games
Christmas Gift Stack – $0.99
Gaia Christmas Edition – $0.99
Word
Christmas Spell - $1.99 (or try the FREE Lite version)
Christmas Characters – $0.99
Linking Pieces Games (a la Bejeweled)
Snowed in 7 – White Christmas – FREE
Match ‘n’ Burst – $1.99
Menzel’s Christmas Game – $0.99
Puzzle
Christmas Puzzle – $1.99
iFinity – Christmas Edition – $1.99
iJiggle – $1.99 or iJiggle2 for $2.99
Christmas Puzzles – $0.99
Matching/Memory Games
Christmas Matching for Kids – $0.99
Christmas Match – Kids Memory Game – $0.99
Christmas Match – FREE
meromy + Christmas edition $0.99 or FREE
Christmas memory game – $0.99 or FREE
Santa’s Memory Tuner – $0.99
aMatch Xmas – $0.99
X’mas PhotoMatch – $0.99
Connecting Games
Christmas Lights Plus – $0.99 or FREE
Neon (shine) – $0.99
Target
Gift Feaver – $0.99
iSnowFight – Christmas Game – $0.99
Santa’s Night Shift – $0.99
Collecting Pieces
GoSanta! – FREE
Jingle Balls – $0.99
helpSanta – $0.99
Casino
Santa Slots – $0.99
Miscellaneous
perspico xmas – $1.99
Mini Golf Holiday Edition – $0.99
iLander – Christmas Edition – $0.99
Christmas TV Programming for the Week of November 30, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
7pm The Dog Who Saved Christmas on ABC Family – A man gets a dog to protect his house and family during Christmas, except the dog is not watchdog material.
8pm How the Grinch Stole Christmas on ABC – animated version of the famous Dr. Seuss book
8pm National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation on AMC – The Griswolds experience a chaotic Christmas, to say the least.
8pm Good Eats: ‘Twas the Night Before Good Eats on Food Network – Alton Brown prepares long-lost holiday favorites.
8pm Moonlight & Mistletoe on Hallmark – A man and his daughter fight to save the family business, a Christmas-themed attraction called Santaville
8:30pm Shrek the Halls on ABC – Christmas special based on the popular films
9pm Naughty or Nice on ABC Family – A radio DJ switches his approach at the request of a sick boy, but his ratings suffer.
10pm Mr. St. Nick on Hallmark – Santa Claus’ son falls for a Christmas scam while living in Florida
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
8pm Charlie Brown Christmas on ABC – the classic that was first aired in 1965 cancelled for Presidential address. Will air on Tuesday, December 9 instead.
8pm The Santa Clause 3 on ABC Family – third installment of the Tim Allen comedy
8pm National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation on AMC – plays again
8pm A Christmas Carol on Hallmark – Kelsey Grammar plays Scrooge in this version of the Charles Dickens classic
8:30pm Disney Prep & Landing on ABC – An experienced elf is passed over for a promotion and gets stuck working with a new elf. cancelled for Presidential address. Will air on Tuesday, December 9 instead.
9pm The Best Thing I Ever Ate: Holiday on Food Network – Network chefs talk about their favorite holiday fare.
10pm A Grandpa for Christmas on Hallmark – a girl meets her grandfather for the first time when she goes to live with him after her mother is injured in an accident
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
8pm Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer on CBS – The animated musical first telecast in 1964
8pm Christmas in Rockefeller Center on NBC – Zachary Levi and Jane Krakowski host. Performances by Michael Buble, Aretha Franklin, Barry Manilow and the Roots.
8pm Mr. Christmas on PBS – A father struggles to support his family but still buys his daughter a Christmas present.
8pm National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation on AMC – plays yet again
8pm The Ultimate Christmas Present on Disney – Two teens bring L.A. to a halt when they use a weather-making machine to bring a snow storm.
8pm Challenge: Giant Gingerbread on Food Network – pastry chefs compete to create a gingerbread house that’s a minimum of 6 ft tall
8pm The Christmas Choir on Lifetime – A man organizes a choir at a local shelter with help from a nun.
9pm Lost Holiday: The Jim and Suzanne Shemwell Story on Hallmark – A blizzard traps a couple while on a snowmobiling trip just before Christmas.
10pm I’ll Be Home for Christmas on Hallmark – a college student hurries home after his dad promises him a Porsche if he is home for the holidays
Thursday, December 3, 2009
8pm A Christmas Carol (1938) on TCM – directed by Edwin Marin.
8pm A Diva’s Christmas Carol on Hallmark – this deviation from the Dickens classic stars Vanessa Williams as Ebony Scrooge
8pm National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation on AMC – just in case you didn’t see it the previous three nights.
8:30pm The Polar Express on ABC Family – A boy who doubts Santa Claus is taken to the North Pole by way of a very adventurous train ride
9pm Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus on Lifetime – Santa’s son courts a busy single mom.
10pm Ms. Scrooge on Hallmark – another variation of the Dickens classic
Friday, December 4, 2009
7pm Home Alone on FX – a boy is left behind when his family leaves for Christmas in Paris
7pm The Santa Clause 2 on Disney – Tim Allen stars as Santa Clause – who must find a wife before Christmas
8pm Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa on NBC – The muppets accidentally prevent three letters from reaching Santa.
8pm The National Tree on Hallmark – A blogger and his father travel cross-country when a tree from their farm is selected as the White House Christmas tree.
8pm Paula’s Southern Christmas on Food Network – Paula Deen cooks up a Southern Christmas in Georgia
8pm 25 Great Holiday Ideas on HGTV – tips for decorating your home for Christmas
8pm Merry Christmas Drake & Josh on Nickelodeon – Christmas special based on the popular kids TV series
8pm National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation on AMC – You guessed it – it’s playing again tonight.
9pm Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer on CW – Grandma’s shop is being threatened by a greedy cousin.
9pm Christmas with the Kranks on FX – A couple decides to skip Christmas after their daughter decides not to come home for the holiday.
10pm Unwrapped: Holiday Favorites on Food Network – Fruitcake, candy canes, glazed honey ham, pumpkin pie, Korbel champagne
10pm Meet the Santas on Hallmark – Santa’s son plans to marry his fiancee on Christmas Eve, but family members meddle in the plans
10pm Larry the Cable Guy’s Christmas Spectacular on VH1 – the comedian’s holiday special
Saturday, December 5, 2009
7pm Undercover Christmas on Lifetime – A waitress is forced to spend Christmas under the protection of a handsome FBI agent
7pm The Santa Clause 2 on Disney – plays again
7pm Christmas with the Kranks on FX – plays again
8pm White Christmas on AMC – Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye star in this beloved Christmas movie
8pm Debbie Macomber’s Mrs. Miracle on Hallmark – A widower hires a nanny to help with his twins.
8pm Sandra Lee Celebrates: Magical Merry Christmas on HGTV – Sandra plans a holiday party for a teen who has had cancerous tumors removed
9pm Guy’s Disney Holiday on Food Network – Guy Fieri visits Disneyland and samples the Christmas eats
9pm 12 Men of Christmas on Lifetime – A PR girl from New York loses her job and her engagement. So she escapes in Montana and uses her skills to raise money for the local rescue squad.
9pm The Santa Clause 3 on Disney – plays again, this time on Disney
9pm Deck the Halls on FX – neighbors try to outdo each other with the Christmas lights
Sunday, December 6, 2009
7pm A Christmas Proposal on Lifetime – A lawyer fights her ex and colleague over a small town ski resort set to be demolished.
8pm Phineas and Ferb Christmas Vacation on Disney XD – the Christmas special for this hilarious cartoon
8pm Celebrity Holiday Homes on HGTV – Jewel, Kathie Lee Gifford and Holly Robinson Peete pair up with designers to decorate for Christmas
8pm Challenge: Extreme Holiday Cakes on Food Network – chefs compete to make cakes that spin and explode. from 2008
8pm Crazy Christmas Lights on TLC – elaborate displays from around the U.S.
8pm Dora’s Christmas Carol Adventure on Nickelodeon – holiday special for the popular cartoon Dora the Explorer
8pm Debbie Macomber’s Mrs. Miracle on Hallmark – plays again
9pm Invasion of the Christmas Lights on TLC – more crazy displays
9pm 12 Men of Christmas on Lifetime – plays again
10pm The Christmas Card on Hallmark – A soldier returns from duty to receive a holiday greeting from a stranger. He embarks on a mission to find out who the sender is.
The Anti-Gift Guide: What NOT to Get Geeks
Last week, we offered up a gift guide for geeks that aimed to leave out some of the quirky and not-truly-wanted gifts. This week, we’re giving you the DO NOT BUY list. These are things that make it on to Geek Gift Guides and geek products sites across the web, but aren’t really such a great idea.
Cufflinks
Most geeks hate to dress up and the only time you wear cufflinks is when you’re getting totally souped up for a uber-fancy event. I don’t care if the cufflinks feature a piece of code or some Star Trek symbol – they make crappy gifts for a true geek.
Ties
Same explanation as the cufflinks. So what if that tie looks like it came from The Matrix? Buy The Matrix (the first one only – not the entire Trilogy) on Blu-Ray instead.
Binary Clocks
Just. No.
Cheap Tech Gadgets/Accessories
You may see a good deal on some earbuds, computer keyboards or other tech accessories. But when it comes to tech gadgets and accessories, you generally get what you pay for. A true geek would rather have one really great gadget than a bunch of cheap ones.
WiFi Detectors
If your geek needs Wifi, the device s/he wants to use the Wifi on will detect whether or not there is, in fact, Wifi available.
Any HD product in 720p
If you’re going to get a geek something in HD – make sure it’s 1080p. You don’t have to understand it – you just have to do it.
GPS Devices
Most mobile phones are offering features and applications that do the same or close enough to the same thing as a GPS Device. The only exception here is if you’re geek is into geo-caching. Then just make sure you know exactly what type of GPS device your geek is salivating over.
Mobile Phones
This is a tempting gift because new mobile phones come out all the time and geeks generally love gadgets. But don’t fall into this trap. Your geek knows which phones s/he likes. If your geek has an iPhone, s/he is no doubt frustrated with things like dropped calls. That doesn’t mean they want a replacement. They probably still love the device.
Laptops
This is the holy grail of geek-dom. Do NOT attempt to buy a geek a laptop – EVER. Unless you know the EXACT specifications that your loved geek one wants. You may think all geeks want a MacBook Pro – but your specific brand of geek may be a Linux junkie. If you have no idea what that last sentence meant – banish all considerations of laptops as a gift from your mind permanently.
Christmas TV Programming for the Week of November 23, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
7pm A Holiday to Remember on ABC Family – A woman returns to her hometown and ends up reuniting with her ex-fiance.
9pm Unlikely Angel on ABC Family – A country singer dies too soon, but can’t enter Heaven until she performs an earthly mission at Christmas.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
8pm All I Want for Christmas on Hallmark – A boy wishes for a husband for his single mom.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
7pm The Sons of Mistletoe on ABC Family – A businesswoman threatens to close down a foster home at Christmastime.
8pm Most Wonderful Time of the Year on Hallmark – A woman ends up entertaining a stranger in her home when her visiting uncle brings a woman he met on the plane.
9pm Christmas List on ABC Family – A perfume saleswoman sees her wishes come true after dropping her wish list into Santa’s mailbox.
Thursday, November 26, 2009 (Thanksgiving!)
8pm Charlie Brown Thanksgiving on ABC – Ok, this isn’t a Christmas program – but close enough!
8pm Home Alone on FX – An 8 year old boy is accidentally left behind while his family goes on their Christmas vacation.
8pm Miracle on 34th Street on ABC Family – Remake of the 1947 classic.
8pm Old Fashioned Thanksgiving on Hallmark – based on a short story by Louisa May Alcott (hey, we’re suckers for holidays)
8pm 25 Great Holiday Ideas on HGTV – home decorating ideas for the holidays.
9pm Elf on USA Network – hilarious comedy starring Will Ferrell
9pm Love Actually on Lifetime – Rated R – Follows several characters whose lives randomly intertwine at the holidays.
9pm Larry the Cable Guy’s Christmas Spectacular on VH1 – the standup comedian’s Christmas special
Friday, November 27, 2009
7pm Elf on USA Network – Will Ferrell comedy plays again
8pm Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas on Encore (premium channel) – Dr. Seuss’ take on the classic Christmas tale.
8pm I’ll Be Home for Christmas on Hallmark – A college student hurries home for the holidays after his father promises a Porsche if he does.
9pm The Family Stone on FX – A funny yet poignent look at a complicated family Christmas.
9pm The Santa Clause on TBS – A business executive reluctantly takes on his new role as Santa Claus.
9pm Call Me Claus on Lifetime – A female TV producer is called on to replace Santa.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
7pm The Santa Clause on TBS – plays again
7pm The Santa Clause 2 on Disney – The second in the series starring Tim Allen
7pm Secret Santa on Lifetime – Journalist regains holiday spirit after investigating a charitable donation.
8pm Merry Madagascar on NBC – repeat of Christmas special based on the popular Madagascar movie series
8pm The National Tree on Hallmark – teenage video blogger and his dad travel cross-country after their tree is selected as the national Christmas tree.
8pm Sandra Lee Celebrates: Holiday Homecoming on Food Network – celebrity chef prepares a party for a returning Peace Corps volunteer
8pm Home for the Holidays on WGN America – A woman dreads spending Thanksgiving with her family
9pm Jingle All the Way on TBS – A father tries to find a popular toy on Christmas Eve.
9pm Elf on USA Network – plays again
9pm Comfort and Joy on Lifetime – A single career woman gets in an accident and ends up in a coma. She wakes to find herself a married homemaker with children!
Sunday, November 29, 2009
7pm A Town Without Christmas on Lifetime – A romantic connection develops between a reporter and children’s author as they seek the child who wrote a dark letter to Santa.
8pm Challenge: Giant Gingerbread on the Food Network – Pastry chefs compete to build the best gingerbread house – and it must be a minimum of 6 feet tall.
8pm Behind the Magic: Disney Holidays on HGTV – Behind the scenes of decorating for Christmas at Disney World
8pm While You Were Sleeping on SOAP Network – A woman pretends to be a man’s fiance after saving him from death on the rails of a commuter track on Christmas day.
8pm Merry Christmas, Drake and Josh on Nickelodeon – Christmas movie special from the popular kids’ show
8pm The Dog Who Saved Christmas on ABC Family – After a string of burglaries in his neighborhood, a man gets a former police dog to protect his family. But the dog doesn’t bark and acts like a puppy instead.
8pm and 9:30pm The Santa Clause on TBS – yup, again
8pm The National Tree on Hallmark – also plays again
9pm Home for Christmas on Lifetime – A woman struggles after a divorce leaves her with little.
9pm A Dog for Christmas on CBS – A developmentally challenged boy tries to get every family in town to adopt a dog for Christmas.
Did I miss anything? Let me know in the comments.
17 Gifts Geeks REALLY Want for Christmas
Every year, I peruse geek gift guides in search of gift ideas for my husband. Most lists don’t seem to have a good grasp of what geeks really want. For example, I don’t know too many geeks that truly want a freakin’ binary clock. Yet, it’s always included on the holiday geek gift lists.
So, I’ve set out to create the ultimate geek gift guide. I know that not all geeks are the same. But the following gifts are ones that you’d have a hard time going wrong with. We start off in expensive fantasy land and end with stocking stuffers. Happy shopping.
Canon EOS 5D Mark II 21.1MP Full Frame CMOS Digital SLR Camera
Captures both still photographs and video footage. Even Saturday Night Live has been using this (and the 7D) to shoot some of its programming.
Available at Amazon, B&H Photo, Best Buy and the like for around $2700. That’s just for the camera body. You’ll need to shell out more for the lenses. Yeah, I know, dreamland. Do not, I repeat, do not get this and leave your geek lens-less.
LG LED-LCD TV
Your geek probably has an HDTV, but they probably won’t mind replacing it with an LED-LCD HDTV from LG. This baby is super-thin and features an 2 million-to-one dynamic constrast ratio (yes, that’s good). You’ll get a 24p Real Cinema mode and a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio (yes, still good). It has a USB port, is ENERGY STAR qualified. The features go on and on.
Available at Best Buy. Starts at $1999 for 47″
Crucial M225 2.5″ Solid-State Drive, 256GB
This will make your geek’s computer super-fast, which will make them super happy. Unlike the hard drive that came with your geek’s computer, a solid-state drive has no moving parts, making it quieter, cooler, and more durable.
Available at Crucial.com for $799
Drobo
Drobo is a hard-drive system that backs up data on computers. This is great for storing media files and protecting digital photos. If the computer crashes, the files are safe. Just know this thing has won a ton of awards and accolades from very techie people. Options start at $399.
Available at the online Drobo Store.
Anything from Bose
From noise-canceling headphones to earbuds to the SoundDock portable digital music system, you can’t go wrong giving a Bose gift to a geek. Bose offers amazing sound quality, the perfect way for geeks to listen to music or podcasts while they’re working or hobbying.
Available from major retailers such as Target and Amazon – as well as Bose’s online store. Products begin at $99.
Apple TV
This little box will allow your geek to purchase movies and TV shows without all the clutter of DVD cases sitting around. Plus, the Apple TV streams podcasts, can connect with iTunes and play music easily through your home entertainment system. It can be controlled with the free Remote App on the iPhone or iPod Touch, as well.
Available at the Apple Store for $229.
Media Players
These are similar to the Apple TV, but without the iTunes. Many of them are much more affordable, with some starting at $99. Basically, these media players will play the video, audio, etc. from your computer on your television and through your home entertainment audio system.
Available at electronics retailers.
Blu-ray Player
If you’re geek doesn’t make a whole lotta dough, s/he may have been putting off buying a Blu-ray player until the prices dropped. Now, you can find them for as low as $128 for a Magnovox at Walmart and $119 for a JVC (factory refurbished) at Best Buy. If you’re willing to brave the crowds the day after Christmas, Walmart is dropping the price on that Magnavox to $78.
Available at any place or site that sells electronics.
e-Reader
e-Readers are devices specifically designed to read books electronically. The screen is specially designed to reduce glare, which makes reading electronic books far more delightful than reading them on most laptops or mobile phones. However, you need to be diligent if you want to buy this for your geek. It’s up in the air whether two of the most anticipated e-Readers, Barnes and Noble’s new Nook and Sony’s New Daily Edition Reader, will be available in time. If they are, you’ll need to act quick when they do become available since there’s so much interest in the devices. If your geek prefers a Kindle or one of the existing Sony device, you’ll have some more leeway, as they’re available right now.
Gift Cards
Get your geek a gift card s/he can actually use on Christmas day. For example, an Amazon.com gift card can be used anytime. Your geek can be downloading mp3s, movies, e-books and using them on Christmas day. You can even buy an electronic gift card, which arrives in their email. If you can’t arrange for which day the e-card is sent, simply buy it on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning. iTunes gift cards are another great idea – just be sure your geek uses an Apple product such as an iPhone or iPod.
Available at online retailers.
Wacom Bamboo Pen and Touch Fun Small Tablet
This tablet allows both finger and pen gestures and can act as a touchpad for both desktops and laptops. It’s great for writing by hand or creating art in a digital manner. But it can be used to navigate, browse, scroll, and zoom. Be sure to ge the Pen and Touch Tablet. Wacom sells pen-only tablets, but they’re not as versatile.
Available at Amazon, Best Buy, and the Wacom eStore for $99 (pssst. at the time of this post, Amazon was having a sale on this item).
Callpod Chargepod
Chances are your geek has a bunch of gadgets, and those gadgets need charging. Make it easier to refuel those batteries with the Chargepod. Your geek can charge his/her digital camera, mobile phone, and personal gaming devices all at the same time.
Available from Amazon for $99.95 (on sale at the time of this post for just $29.95)
Sodastream Jet Starter Kit
Geeks live on caffeine. They code with one hand and hold a caffeinated beverage in the other. Let them hack their own soda concoctions with this nifty soda making gadget.
Available from Amazon for $99.95 (on sale at the time of this post for just $79).
Handstands Original Sticky Pad
The Sticky Pad is designed to prevent devices from slipping. It’s great in the car or on the desk at work. Just place your mobile phone or mp3 player on it and it stays. No glue or anything permanent.
Available at Amazon.com for $8.99.
USB Keyboard Vacuum
This is a handy way to keep a computer keyboard clean. It’s amazing how easily they pick up food crumbs, dust, hair, etc. This little handy device is powered by the computer’s USB port and helps maintain one of your geek’s most prized possessions.
Available at The Container Store for $4.99.
Mountain Dew Fridge Pack
Frugal geeks understand that their loved ones have a hard time at Christmas. They drool over high-priced televisions and gadgets that just aren’t practical without saving up for months at a time or maxing out the credit card. Thankfully, most geeks are low-maintenance realists. They do know how to enjoy the simple things in life. Stock up on their favorite caffeinated beverage and it at least saves them a trip to the grocery store for a week (ok, a couple of days).
Available at convenience stores, Walmart, Target, and grocery stores for about 5 bucks.
Bacon Salt
For some reason, geeks love Bacon. So let them shake a little bacon on everything they like to eat with this Bacon Salt.
Available from ThinkGeek.com for $4.99.
Update to 2009 Christmas Music List
I’ve updated the list of new Christmas albums for 2009. It now features 48 albums instead of 41. Additionally, there are links to albums available on iTunes, for easy access so you can sample and purchase tunes.
New Design: Happy Holly Greeting Card
A new greeting card has arrived at The Holly Leaf: Happy Holly. A modern holly leaf design is paired with the familiar yet cheerful Christmas greeting – “Happy Holidays.” As with all cards on The Holly Leaf, bulk savings are available. Order today!
Christmas TV Specials for the Week of November 16, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
8pm A Dennis the Menace Christmas on ABC Family – Based on the classic comic strip favorite.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
8pm Merry Madagascar on NBC – Based on the Madagascar movies, Santa has an accident leaving him with amnesia and Christmas in danger.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
7pm Christmas Caper on ABC Family – A thief evades the law by babysitting her sister’s kids.
9pm A Carol Christmas on ABC Family – A version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.
Friday, November 20, 2009
7pm Santa Who? on ABC Family – Another Santa suffers an injury and gets amnesia story. This time he ends up working as a Santa in a department store.
9pm I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus on ABC Family – A boy catches Santa smooching his mom, but doesn’t realize it’s his dad dressed up as Santa. He causes a lot of trouble to break up the suspected affair.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
8pm How the Grinch Stole Christmas on TBS – The classic 30 minute Christmas animation of Dr. Seuss’ popular book.
8pm Mr. St. Nick on Hallmark Channel – Santa Claus’ son lives in Florida and falls for a charity scam after turning his back on the family business.
8pm Once Upon a Christmas on ABC Family – Santa considers retiring.
10pm Most Wonderful Time of the Year on Hallmark – A single mom is visited by her uncle and the woman he picked up on the plane.
10pm Twice Upon a Christmas on ABC Family – Sequel to Once Upon a Christmas, Santa’s daughter can’t remember her past life, while her evil sister plots to destroy the holiday.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
8pm How the Grinch Stole Christmas – The classic Christmas tale repeats tonight.
8pm Meet the Santas on Hallmark Channel – Nick Kringle gets ready to marry his fiancee on Christmas Eve, but family expectations get in the way.
8pm Holiday in Handcuffs on ABC Family – A waitress kidnaps a handsome customer and takes him home for Christmas, hoping to impress her parents.
8:30pm Larry the Cable Guy’s Hula-Palooza Christmas Luau on CMT – The comedian’s holiday special.
9pm The Santa Clause on Disney Channel – A business executive becomes the next Santa.
10pm Snowglobe on ABC Family – A woman searches for the perfect Christmas.
Engadget Unleashes First of Holiday Gift Guides
Tech blog Engadget is doing their Holiday Gift Guide differently this year. Instead of one massive guide, they’re breaking it down into various categories, publishing one category every few days. This is a great idea and possibly a more comprehensive techie gift guide overall.
They began things today with a guide to e-Readers. I have to admit, I’ve been thinking about asking for one for Christmas. The only thing that holds me back is that searching for books in electronic format hasn’t yielded promising results quite yet – at least for books I’m interested in acquiring. So, I might hold off a little longer. Perhaps next year? (I am looking forward to getting rid of all the book clutter one day though!)
Something else I’m interested in is a new digital camera. I like the one I have, but I’m interested in getting a slimmer one that fits in my pocket better. So, hopefully Engadget will be doing a Digital Camera guide – I’ll be watching for it.
LEGO Provides Christmas Build Instructions on Website
If your kids are into LEGO, then you’ll want to check out the Christmas build instructions LEGO has on their website. They can learn how to build a wreath, snowman, reindeer, candy cane, candle, and a ton more. There are still two more mystery instructions yet to be released – on Nov. 19 and 26.
The last date for ordering Pick-A-Brick individual pieces on the LEGO website in the United States is December 6th if you want them by Christmas. So you might want to hurry if you want to get the right pieces for these builds.
Otherwise, buy a big box of LEGOs and hope for the best. Or better yet – have the kids use their imagination and make their own versions of these Christmas builds!