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6 Okay holidays are here, but what’s weather going to be like tomorrow? And will there be snow in Arkansas where kids are? For fussy weather watcher, try Personal Weather Station Five ( http://www.windandweather.com/store/Gift_Guide___For_Weather_WatchersID6688? ).

Description: “It monitors temperatures at your base station and up to three remote locations, without wires. The atomic clock – most accurate chronometer you can get – features alarm and date. Big LCD readout simultaneously displays remote and base unit temperatures, with minimums, maximums, and trends.”

Don’t you just KNOW someone who needs this?? 7. For cell phone nut who can never remember to recharge it … which could be most of us, right? Get SideWinder Cell Phone Charger ( http://www.windandweather.com/store/Gift_Guide___Gifts_Under__50_00GR2318? ). 2 ½ oz., says it works with “most” cell phones.

8. She’s romantic and you have very little money. Try floating star candles for bath ( http://www.bath-and-body.com/productlist_candles.asp?department=15 ). 3-pack just $2. you can add “bath experience”!

9. They’ve got everything but do entertain and go all out decorating? Try Christmas soap. Give this gift early so they’ll have it for their parties. Swedish soap collection has soaps imprinted with “Be Good” and “Be Nice”, peppermint star soap and more. http://www.hamptonct.com/index.cgi/cart_id=1070400750.18856/vendor=Swedish%20Christmas%20Soap

More family-oriented? Angel, snowman, candy cane, gift-wrap, Christmas delights, 3 wisemen ( http://gdoor.com/Csoaps.htm )

10Just a heckuva great gift at a very reasonable price? The 12 Days of Christmas Handpainted Goblets ( http://www.1800flowers.com/product.asp?section_id=0&pcode=8146&cc=1001&sc=1001&body_sc=1001&sku=goblet )