(Dec 9th 2010 1:30PM) Did you know that blue topaz is December\'s birthstone? This sky blue stone has many special meanings. According to the Unique Jewelry Guide, blue topaz "represents loyalty and righteousness." Here are two more little-known facts about blue topaz: it\'s the Texas state gemstone and Egyptians wore topaz to prevent ...
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(Dec 8th 2010 9:37AM) Come Christmas time you may find decorated Christmas wreaths adorning the front door of homes in your neighborhood. The options for Christmas wreaths are plentiful. From artificial ones to ones made with fresh leaves and flowers. Wreaths signify the arrival of the Christmas season, so what better way to decorate ...
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(Dec 1st 2010 9:41AM) No matter the weather or the time of year, as soon as I get home I put on my slippers. Placing my tired feet in a comfortable pair of slippers is very relaxing to me. Slippers make great gifts and if you are like me, always misplacing things, you can never have too many pairs. Now that holiday shopping is in ...
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(Nov 17th 2010 10:47AM) Say hello to this season\'s sexiest skirt! Get curve-hugging action and flirty appeal in a sequin mini. The skirt just oozes confidence. It\'s best combined with a simple or more subtle top that\'s tucked into the shirt. Some chic ideas include a white button down, a plain off shoulder top, and a dressy chiffon ...
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(Nov 15th 2010 10:00PM) We here at AOL Shopping have been all about lists this holiday season. First we brought you our Holiday Hot List, then we showcased Toys By Age. Now it\'s time to bring you a few cool gadgets under $50. Looking for something unique for the kiddies? Try the digital Phineas & Ferb Walkie Talkies. Teens? They\'ll love ...
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(Nov 15th 2010 4:00PM) Those of us here on the east coast will never forget last winter. It was definitely one for the record boots. Just as we got shoveled out, in came another Nor\'easter. In mid-February, we had a massive snowfall with over 12\' of snow. A few newscasters affectionately named it "Snowpocalypse 2010." There wasn\'t just ...
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(Nov 11th 2010 12:00AM) More often than not, the coolest gadgets will cost you over $100. In fact, they are usually a few hundred dollars. This kind of over-$100 pricing makes it difficult for the rest of us who love to collect and play with gadgets, but just don\'t have the budget to afford those big-ticket items. Luckily, there are, ...
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