A shopping blog of cool gift ideas

Right now every girl across the country is asking herself one thing: What am I going to wear to see Sex and the City: the Movie? Silly? Perhaps. But diehard SATC fans have been waiting four years for the show to hit the big screen. If you have a BFF who's dying to know whether Carrie marries Big or if Samantha has finally settled down, whet her appetite with these inspired gifts.

If she's the Carrie of the group, she'll love bringing back the nameplate yet again with a Personalized Script Name Necklace made just for her.

Every true fan needs her own hand-painted martini glass for—what else?—cosmos. This shopaholic one is perfect for Manolo addicts.

If you can't afford to get her Jimmy Choos, these fabulous (and more affordable) triple-strap pumps are sure to turn heads.

Not everyone has a Magnolia Bakery right around the corner. But assorted dozen cupcakes from Mrs. Beasleys should more than suffice.

Now all she needs is her very own Mr. Big. 

Debating what to get dear old Dad this Father's Day?  The digital photo frame is the perfect combo of a shiny new gadget that he can use to proudly display all those classic family moments.  And we're giving away a slick new model from Sony that you can pre-load with your own personal slide show made just for Dad.

The Sony Digital Photo Frame DPF-V900 lets you (and Dad) upload and store hundreds photos directly from your camera or memory card.  Photos are displayed on a sharp 9" LCD screen and auto-orient themselves so everyone is right side up.  You can even surprise Dad by hooking up the frame to his brand new HDTV and showing off your handiwork on the big screen.

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Sony Digital Photo Frame DPF-V900 starting at $249.99

My life in the city is pretty hectic. Between a full-time job, catching a show when I can, going to dinner parties, meeting girlfriends for happy hour, and squeezing in the rare workout, there's not much time left to find a quiet spot and just sit. That's why I love the idea of this Lands End Picnic Wine Basket — it encourages people to escape the insanity and head to the park or even out to the country for a relaxing afternoon.

With four china plates, four goblets, cloth napkins and a tablecloth, two insulated bags (one for wine and one for cheese and fruit), and a stainless steel service set for four, the picnic wine basket has all the trappings for a perfect day in the park with close friends or loved ones. A perfect anniversary or birthday gift!

Lands' End Picnic Wine Basket starting at $299

Who says you have to look like everyone else on your big graduation day? This awesome Dr. Seuss Graduation Cap makes it easy to grab the right cap after you throw yours in the air. Perfect for the class clown, it's made to match the cover of the popular "Oh, the Places You'll Go!". And with a cap like this, you may not know exactly where you'll go, but you know you'll definitely have fun getting there. 

Dr. Seuss Graduation Cap starting at $12.99

You gotta love when two of a guy's favorite interests come together to make one great gift idea. Like when you cross America's most popular past-time with the thrill of the grill to form this baseball bat peppermill!

This 28" long beech wood bat is not only a unique gift idea, it's practical too. No more singed knuckles from getting them too close to the grill. Also, the bat can be brandished in a menacing fashion if anyone gets too close to your steaks before they're done!

I love this one for Dad for Father's Day, but it's certainly an ideal gift for any baseball fan who plans to be chillin' and grillin' this summer.

King Pepper Mill Baseball Bat starting at $49.99

There's really no denying that college is an exciting time in a person's life. There are new friends, new activities, more freedom and independence, and the chance to even sleep-in and have Fridays off with the right class schedule. The not so exciting part, though, is the sudden lack of space. Sharing a single dorm room, often the size of a walk-in closet, can be a challenge. But with a lot of organization, some strategic planning, and products designed for small spaces, it doesn't have to be so bad — and can even be kind of fun.

The Dahon Folding Bike is perfect for a high school graduate going off to college in the fall who may not have room to store a traditional bike. He or she will love the ease of getting around campus without sacrificing crucial storage space. Not only can the bike be housed conveniently and out of the way, but it can be easily folded and transported in the trunk of a car, which will be perfect for those trips back home on long weekends!

Dahon Folding Bike, Espresso starting at $399

My family always throws a big Memorial Day bash to kick-off the summer in style complete with barbecue and a competitive volleyball tournament.  We used to joke about setting up flood lights in the backyard to keep the party and the games going well into the evening.  But who needs lights when there are glow-in-the-dark lawn games like this fun LED Bowling Set?  The set of ten pins and two balls works on sand or grass, and because everything glows in the dark, you get the whole effect of midnight bowling in your own backyard.

This Memorial Day, I'm staying at the beach with friends and definitely plan on bringing a bunch of glow-in-dark games for my generous summer hosts.

LED Bowling Set starting at $129.95

With Memorial Day upon us, it's important not to skimp on summer essentials, and that includes your skin. There's nothing worse then returning to work with a patriotic sunburn.

Look no further than this all inclusive Sun Safety Kit. It features 11 different skin saving products for the face and body all in convenient travel and test sizes so you can bronze, not bake on your getaway. And when you purchase this limited edition pouch, $21.55 of each sale goes to The Skin Cancer Foundation. It's the perfect Bon Voyage gift for any sunbather.  

Sun Safety Kit starting at $25.00

Nothing beats a handmade card from your kids (I know my parents appreciated my glittery, construction-paper creations). But if you really want to make Dad's day, get his little girl to advertise her love with this fun My Dad Rules Tee. The yellow tie-dye shirt has cute puffed sleeves and says "My Dad Rules" in bright pink across the chest. Clearly she'll get a kick out of wearing this on June 15, but I have a feeling she'll want to put it on more than once. I only wish it were big enough to fit me! 

My Dad Rules Tee starting at $48.00

I thought I had it bad when I had to carry more than one book in my Jansport. But that's nothing compared to the backbreaking burden teachers often have to lug around. So why not help lighten the load with this old-school Boston Public Library Delivery Bag? It's the perfect way to show you appreciate him or her on Teacher's Day.

The huge canvas bag is modeled after the actual totes used to transfer books between the Boston Public Library branches, so you know it's sturdy. Not to mention it can handle up to 27 pounds of books (though I wouldn't try that at home). And it's just nerdy enough to appeal to a real Thinker.

Boston Public Library Delivery Bag starting at $48.00