A shopping blog of cool gift ideas

I’ve always loved the endless possibilities of LEGOs. Whether you're building mini cities, amped up vehicles or even robots, this iconic brick has come a long way. Now the LEGO craze is going full steam ahead with loads of uber-cool accessories.

Start your collection with these awesome iPod Building Block Speakers. These blocks feature a sound system in disguise for your MP3 player with hidden volume buttons. Or deck yourself out for Back to School with this LEGO Soccer Watch, which resembles other on-trend plastic timepieces but has the unmistakable LEGO dots. Last but not least, I'm crazy about the Cubisto 3-D Frames. Each photo box looks like a LEGO but has a circle cutout where you can display actual objects and photos. Take it from me, they're the ultimate gifts for LEGO lovers and trendy teens this fall!

"The Legend of Superguy", footage of the Milwaukee Martian Boy, and "Missoula Hijinks" are some of my most beloved homemade VHS tapes that are currently collecting dust in my storage closet. Wouldn't it be great if I could easily turn all my tapes into digital files? Well you can with Ion's VCR 2 PC VHS-Ripping Recorder.

Ion's VCR 2 PC VHS-Ripping Recorder starting at $249.95

I won't dip a toe in the ocean because I saw Jaws when I was about 11 years old.  But in a way I'm thankful, because I can only imagine the impact Discovery Channel's Shark Week has on kids these days. All kidding aside, I look forward to Shark Week every July.  Not only am I amazed abut how much we (humans) don't know about sharks, but I also look forward to seeing some of the fun shark-related products out there that would make great summertime gifts.  So dive in and enjoy these not-so menacing goodies.

Help the bride and groom get off to a good start in their new union by eliminating two of the hardest parts of a marriage — deciding who's going to make the morning coffee and who'll do the clean-up afterwards! Fancy espresso machines look good unwrapped but are often time consuming and hard to clean. For an easy and stylish wedding gift for the home, try the Cuisinart Cup-O-Matic Single-Serve Coffee Maker .

It brews a perfect cup of coffee in a matter of seconds, and since there's no filter or pot, there's no clean-up to worry about. It even shuts off automatically, so you're worry free after heading out for the day. It's the perfect time-saving gift for professional couples. 

Cuisinart Cup-O-Matic Single-Serve Coffee Maker starting at $199.99

Being the sibling to a master video gamer, I always relished my Tetris victories over my brother. Sure, the graphics were a fuzzy gray and I heard its repetitive theme song in my sleep, but it got me through many car trips and backseat battles. That's why I'm psyched it's back with the Tetris Gold Game.

The handheld gadget contains all the fun of the classic, addictive game but with sharp, bright hues, a 2.5-inch color screen, 10 challenging levels, and four modes including Marathon and Ultra 40, (play with caution). 

The best part is that kids and big kids alike can take the device on the go and play anywhere, anytime. It's perfect for your favorite Tech Head or a bon voyage present for a family.

Tetris Gold Game starting at $34.95

Kids and ice cream go together like peanut butter and jelly. Unfortunately, so do kids and sticky messes. If you want avoid melting ice cream all summer long, try the ingenious Motorized Ice Cream Cone.

This handy device uses a spinning cone to eliminate any drips. Just scoop some ice cream into the bright plastic cone and push the button. Moms will love having this colorful contraption on hand during the hot months and Fourth of July picnics, and it makes a sweet birthday treat for kids.

Motorized Ice Cream Cone starting at $8.99

Back in the day, my baby photos had to compete with all my dad's office clutter and an ancient PC. Thankfully, it's all about clean and simple these days, and these Photo Frame Speakers are the perfect way to put your kids front and center.

These space saving frames perform double duty. Just upload your favorite 4 x 6 images into the frames, plug them into your USB port and enjoy to all your favorite music. They make a great Father's Day gift for Devoted Dads and Gadget Gurus alike who want to show off their loved ones.

Order this by Thursday, June 12 1PM EDT and have it arrive in time for Father's day.

Photo Frame Speakers starting at $50.00

When it comes to Father’s Day, we know that not all Dads are alike. So where do you start when thinking about getting him a great gift?  There are a few interests that dads seem to universally enjoy.  And conveniently they all start with the letter “G”!- Gadgets, Grilling, Golf and Grooming.  This week, I'll be taking a look at the "4Gs" of Father's Day and serving up some cool gifts for Dad, starting with Gadgets.

It's no secret that guys love their gadgets. And Father's Day is the perfect opportunity to hook dad up with a new electronic toy that will keep him busy for a while, like one of this year's hottest gadgets — the 35mm-to-digital Film Converter. It does exactly what the name suggests — it takes old 35 mm negatives (or slides) and converts them into digital images. And since many dads are the unofficial family historian, this converter will allow all those classic "pre-digital" shots to become part of the family archive.

Along these lines, the Print-to-Digital Converter does basically the same thing, but coverts old physical prints of pictures into digital images. Either way, Dad will be really excited to get one of these gadgets this Father's Day.

35mm-to-digital Film Converter starting at $95.95

Want to win a cool gift for dear old Dad?  Enter the Father's Day Gift Giveaway for a slick new Sony Digital Photo Frame!

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.

Want to win? Post a comment below and tell us your favorite memory of your dad by 11:59 p.m. EST Thursday, June 5. One comment per person please, multiple comments will be discarded. Click here to read the official rules.

Sony Digital Photo Frame DPF-V900 starting at $249.99

What do you get the grad who's always been a class clown? Not some boring old dorm fridge, that's for sure. But this USB Mini Frig is a different story.

Any jokester will appreciate the wonderful absurdity/genius of this one-can-only cooler. Just put the bevvy in the retro-looking device, plug it into the computer, and within seconds, you've got an ice-cold drink without even having to leave your chair! Which means it's perfect for the lazy college student. Not to mention an awesome graduation gift for the grad with the Best Sense of Humor.

USB Mini Frig starting at $24.99