Getting animated
Retro 51 ( www.retro51.com ) is getting animated with its collection of Disney fine writing pens ( $30-$50 ) . The collection features six sets, including Vintage Mickey Deluxe, Tinker Bell, Scrooge McDuck, the contemporary Bloc28, Mickey Mouse & Friends, and the Tron: LegacyLight Runner, which glows. Again, Pluto is on the outside looking in.
Here, Kitty...
PSA Essentials ( www.psaessentials.com ) is introducing a new line of licensed Peel & Stick® collections from brands such as UBUË™, Rudolph®, SMIRKË™ and Hello Kitty,® with themes for Halloween, Christmas, travel, sports, weddings, and much more. Start with a personalized stamp, then create hundreds of designs with that one-stamp body. For all the Hello Kitty fans out there, you're welcome.
Mind you...
You're going to want to work off that extra holiday weightbut maybe not too strenuously. That's where NewU Mind Body Yoga & Pilates Workout ( $29.99 ) comes in handy. It uses the popular Wii MotionPlus and Balance Board ( WiiFit ) to enhance your workout experience and bring the workout studio and instructor to the homeand if it brings the guy on the cover to my place, I'm all for it.
Just breathe
If you want to support a cause this season, you could do far worse than the American Lung Association ( www.christmasseals.org ) . Just about everyone is familar with the Christmas Seals campaign, but there are now fun holiday items such as cards and the "Christmas Cookie Care Package," which includes cookie cutters, an apro, and a sugar-cookie mix.