Posts Tagged ‘holiday gifts’

Holiday Gift Ideas: For Your Teen

Thursday, December 9th, 2010

Flip Video Cameras Make Sharing Digital Video Transfers Easier Than Ever

Say Goodbye To Bulky And Complicated Camcorders

Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, the holiday shopping season has officially begun. A few of our staff-members decided it might be fun to find a few superstar holiday gifts that are sure to please, and feature them here in our blog over the next few weeks. Note that we are in no way affiliated with the companies that make these great gifts, and we aren’t getting paid to tell you about them – we just want you to know about the things that we think are cool!

First up is the Flip UltraHD video camera. This is hands down the simplest HD camcorder we’ve ever come across, and it makes a great holiday gift for teenagers and college students who love to record and share their fun times with friends. A division of the massive networking corporation Cisco, Flip Video is a very concentrated brand that offers only a few products – all tiny video cameras. Out of the current lineup, the Flip UltraHD is the cheapest, costing $149 for a 4GB model or $199 for the recently revamped 8GB version. But the newly refreshed UltraHD 8GB is actually the most feature-packed camera in Flip’s current lineup, despite the fact that other models, like the 8GB MinoHD, cost more.

This is the perfect camcorder for anyone from a tech-savvy teen to a tech-challenged grandparent. It really couldn’t be easier to use. You just press the power button and the record button, and that’s it. The 8GB of built-in memory and rechargeable battery pack will give you 2 hours of high definition digital video, and the HDMI output makes watching your videos on your HDTV a breeze.

You can also upload your digital video transfers to your computer with the UltraHD’s signature flip-out USB connector. The camera comes preloaded with Flip’s proprietary software called FlipShare, which makes sharing your digital video transfers truly simple. You can even edit your videos, add music, and upload them to Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube, all without ever leaving the easy-to-use FlipShare software. To learn more, check out http://www.theflip.com.

Scan Photos Onto CD To Create Unique Gifts For The Holiday Season

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Personalized Photo Gifts Are Thoughtful, One-Of-A-Kind Gestures

Add A Sentimental Touch Of History To New Gifts

photo giftsThe best gifts are personal. They show the time and thought you put into coming up with the idea, and reflect how well you know the recipient. During the holidays, when people give and receive so many presents, you want yours to stand out.

Transferring treasured photos onto CD is the first step to creating a unique gift. You’re probably familiar with personalized coffee mugs, cakes and mouse pads, but did you know you can also display your favorite photos on jewelry, brownies and even lollipops? Take the blanket in this picture, which could keep a child warm early on and provide comfort when he leaves home for college year later.

digital photo frame If you are able to gather enough images from the past, why not share them with others? A Digital Living Photo Frame is a great, fuss-free way to pass on the memories. Rather than purchase a generic frame at a big-box store, you can have ScanDigital digitally optimize and load up to 2,000 pictures onto this frame, so it’s ready to go as soon as the wrapping paper’s off. Or you can have the photos compiled into a Digital Slideshow – complete with title, chapters and music – that anyone with a DVD player can watch.

Scrapbook Image2Now if you’re an avid scrapbooker, you know exactly how much time and energy it takes to produce a single book, let alone enough copies to share with every family member. Now you can make one that benefits the whole clan just by sending us your pages, which we can scan your scrapbooks. This also is a cost-effective method that allows you to share the one scrapbook with all of your relatives.

For personalized presents like these, it’s always a good idea to scan your photos onto CD beforehand. This gives you an opportunity to evaluate your inventory and select the best images. Of course, once friends and family see what wonderful presents you’re giving, they’ll want to do the same the next year.

3 Holiday Organization Tips by Jodie Watson

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

jodie watson photoWith October comes the start of the holiday season.  For many people this is a time when, if you’re not careful, budgets, exercise, healthy eating & overall life-balance can all too easily get…well… out of balance.

Just the thought of the holidays can leave you feeling exhausted and drained.  Yet, this is a time that is about celebration, joy and love.   How is it that we have gotten to a place where the work and expense involved have taken the place of the excitement, anticipation and fun?  It could be that we have lost sight of what the holidays are really about. 

 This month take some time to get back in touch with what the holidays really mean.  What is important to you?  How can you make the holidays special and meaningful without over doing it in any area of your life?

Make an extra effort to take care of yourself by pacing yourself during this busy time of year.  Start early and spread the load as you go.  Decide ahead of time what you can afford to spend this holiday season and make every effort not to exceed that limit.  Be sure to eat right, exercise and get enough rest.  Be helpful and giving.  Avoid stress. Enjoy the people around you and this time that you have to spend with them celebrating.

 Check out my October organizing tips for some great ways to get organized for the holidays:  

 

 ~ 3 Lists & Tips You Can’t Do

Without This Holiday Season~ 

 

Getting a head start and spreading the load will go a long way to helping your holidays stay in balance.

october holiday cardsCard List:

Make a list of each person or family group that you plan to send a card to.  Purchase your cards & stamps.  Write them out (yes, I know its only October but trust me!) Stamp and address the envelopes.  Once they are ready to send, place the cards in a safe place.  In your calendar mark the day you will need to mail them and make a note of where you put them (just in case!)

 

october holiday giftsGift List:

Make a list of each person that you plan to give a gift to.  Next to their name assign a dollar amount that allows you to stay within your holiday budget.  Write down any ideas you have for the gift you would like to get them and where you will purchase it from.  Each week buy one gift from your list, wrap it and keep in a safe place. 

 

october holiday foodFood List:

Decide what your holiday meals are going to be.  List all the ingredients/items you will need to buy in order to make them.   On your list, include items that fall outside of your recipes such as cookies, fruit, beverages, etc.  Highlight the items that are non-perishable.  Each time you go grocery shopping buy one or two items from this list and keep on a separate shelf in your pantry until you need them.

 

Stay in balance, you’ll be glad you did!  

 

Contact Jodie Watson:

If you have any questions, would like to schedule a free professional organizing telephone consultation, or would like Jodie Watson to speak at your next corporate function, group meeting, social event, or retreat, call at (818) 590-7800. You can also contact Jodie on Facebook and Twitter or visit her website at Supreme Organization.