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GDA Staff -- Gifts and Dec, 8/19/2010 4:29:30 PM

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The Meditation Beads from Zirconmania are just like the one worn by Julia Roberts in the movie Eat, Pray, Love. The necklace-bracelet comes in a variety of styles: wooden stretch bracelets with one "fireball" or jewel bead, $18; $27 in bone; with four "fireballs" in wood, $36; $48 in bone. Zirconmania, Los Angeles. 213.236.0809.

Disney Magic
This decorative pillow is inspired by the Disney classic Fantasia. Designed by Mychael Darwin for Walt Disney Signature, the pillows come in leather or linen and in two sizes: 20"x20" or 12"x22". Mychael Darwin Omnific Studios, La Habra, CA. 877.692.4235.

A Holiday Take on Krispy Treats
Milk & Krunchies are gourmet rice crispy treats in festive Christmas and Hanukkah packages. A limited-edition Christmas gift box includes a merry red and white polka dot sleeve with the message "A Holly, Jolly Treat" printed on it, and a Hanukkah gift box includes a vibrant blue and white polka dot sleeve which says "Happy Hanukkah." They come in six- or 12-treat sizes that hold an assortment of individually wrapped flavors: Kookies ‘n' Kreme; DJ AM's Toffee Mix, Peanut Buttercup, PB&J Sandwich and Old Skool. $23–$44. Milk & Krunchies, Los Angeles. 310.826.2670.

Unforgettably Creative Plush
Elmer the Patchwork Elephant is a lovable plush toy that stimulates kids' creativity by providing them with a blank patchwork canvas on which to create their own designs again and again with washable markers. The toy recently received a Creative Child Award in the "Creative Play-Coloring" category. For ages 3 and up. $20. Comes with a set of markers. Kids Preferred, East Windsor, NJ. 866.763.8869.

Easy-care Pup-to-Go
The Port-A-Pug kit provides all the accoutrements of dog ownership without the tiresome clean-up or expense. Comes with easy-to-assemble "pet pug," owners manual, adoption certificate, bowl, bed, collar and ID tag, food, water and bones. $16.95. Chronicle Books, San Francisco. 800.759.0190.

Puzzlingly Fun
The Baffler puzzles, created by artist Chris Yates, will be available in October. Ceaco is offering three different puzzles featuring Yates' creations, called the "Spiral of Archimedes," "The Nonagon" and "Bindu Truss". Each offers no straight edges, no overlapping images and many unique shapes. Ceaco, Newton, MA. 800.638.7568.

Hedge Your Bets
Hillary the Hedgehog, 7", shown, joins Mr. G. the Groundhog, Holly the Hamster, Trickster the Coyote, Sweet Cream the Cow and Obi the Puffin as new palm-sized additions to the Douglas lineup. $6-$10 each. Douglas Company, Keene NH. 603.352.3414.

Exotic Lines
Mele & Co.'s new Calypso jewelry box features sleek lines and two-tone colorway. The walnut and cream box opens to a full interior mirror and top compartment with ring rolls and eight divided sections.11¼"x8¾". Mele & Co., Utica, NY. 315.733.4600.

Holding Hands
The Twitten is a two-person mitten which allows lovebirds to hold hands even in the coldest weather. Twenty percent of profits go to the Bodhi Fund, which supports New Mexico families whose children need of out-of-state cancer treatment. Texting mittens and three-piece Twitten and matching mitten sets also available. Fair trade, handmade in Peru. $28-$49. TheTwitten, Sante Fe, NM. 888.572.4235.

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