Remember when you watched reruns of Star Trek and laughed at the idea of being able to talk to virtually face-face with someone through video screen? It seemed so out of this world at that time but today's technology is becoming so common that it is now available through something as simple as Google's Gmail. Technology has certainly come a long way in a short amount of time and if you are looking for a great item to stay connected with someone overseas or are a company trying to save money on meetings the Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 is a home run on many levels.

The Pro 9000 is a 2-mega pixel high definition webcam that features autofocus. Better yet is the fact that is compatible with Skype which will allow you to make video calls right to your loved ones from the comfort of your own home with amazing quality. The Logitech device also offers a revolutionary technology called Righlight which will automatically adjust the color even in dim lighting areas which makes you sending poor video quality.

While it isn't a boastful experience, there is a little doubt that we have all be there before. It is the middle of night and we have to relieve ourselves but don't want to turn on the bathroom light to disturbe the rest of the family. The Johnny Light will erase any bathroom misadventures that can occur, there are many including fall-ins and missing your desired target, by providing a light that will shine as "green" for when the seat has been left up and will be a handy reminder for the female who is heading for a latenight bathroom break.

The Johnny Light is priced from $12-14 and can be purchased at Lowes, online, or through the phone by calling (888) 566-5483. The company also says that the Johnny Light can be used as a tool to teach your potty training boy how to hit the target with the illuminated light as their guide.

Have you taken the Blu-ray plunge yet? There is a good chance that you may have said "no" but are interested in the new HD picture quality and advancement in home video. The reason you may have said "no" was probably because you feel that the devices are just too pricey. Well, you probably haven't kept up to date as the prices of the players have dramatically come down in price in the last few months. For instance, Samsung's BD-P1500 model is now priced at less than $200 at Amazon which may be less than what you paid for your inferior DVD machine just a few years ago.

While obtaining a Blu-ray player for your loved one this holiday season will enable the recipient to watch their favorite new releases on the best technology currently available, it will also allow them to play their library of current DVD's on the player as they are also compatible with the new device. When I popped in a Blu-ray disc for the first time I was astounded at the clear picture which displayed full 1080p on my LCD television and perfect sound coming through my speaker system.

This is a very pretty mobile that instantly gives off the effect of sunshine and optimism. It affects your senses , you are drawn to look at it, and when you do you get the feeling that you are watching tropical fish swim in the warm waters of the ocean. There is a large fish with 15 smaller fish suspended from it and as the air currents hit it the fish sway back and forth in a soothing wave of motion. The effect is very relaxing and pleasant.

This colorful gift would be a great decoration in a variety of places, inside or outside. It would certainly be appropriate for a lanai, a family room, your child's bedroom, the fish-themed bathroom, or anywhere where a soothing sense of well-being is being sought. It would also make a nice addition to a doctor's office or as a decoration in a nursing home.

This piece of visual art is made in Indonesia for Ten Thousand Villages, an altruistic organization that provides fair income for products made in Third World countries.

This piece of visual art is made in Indonesia for Ten Thousand Villages, an altruistic organization that provides fair income for products made in Third World countries. The mobile measures 9Lx8Wx31H.

Are you looking for the perfect gift for the man in your life but can't seem to find yourself thinking of something other than the ordinary shirt, tie, and slacks? You can get out of the mundane holiday offerings this year and put a big smile on the beer lover in your house all year long with the Heineken BeerTender from Krups which will become your own personal bar at your home dispensing Heineken and Heineken Light on draft at the just the right temperature.

From the moment you open the packaging, you will notice how well made the product is. Krups, who is known for their high quality coffee makers, didn't disappoint with their collaboration with Europe's prestigious brewers as the set up is a breeze and you can quickly assemble the BeerTender in a process that will take no more than 10 minutes. Once assembled, the fun begins.

Form meets function this beautiful offering from Ten Thousand Villages an organization that promotes fair trade by employing artists for fair wages in third world countries. The unique gift is a very attractive handcrafted votive holder. It is made out of copper, one earth's most revered materials. The detailing is exquisite as the effect looks like a delicate flower. Friends will be sure to comment on its intrinsic appeal. It will be the perfect way to express your love for the candle lover on your list this holiday season. This is a product of Nepal and the suggested retail price is $16.00 and is available. You can find out more about the products that the organization that supports fair trade by visiting their website located at http://www.tenthousandvillages.com.

The appeal of this mouse pad by dabney lee is that it also functions as a notepad. This is a perfect gift for a person who doodles while they are on the computer, phone, or basically anywhere. And let's face it, we all spend a lot of time using the mouse on our computer. This mousepad comes monogrammed so the individual on your gift list will know you picked it out especially for them. It may also help those who are in the habit of osing notepads because its dual function as a mousepad will keep that person from having it stray off the work area.

The mousepad/notepad is bordered with a cloud design suggesting you let your thoughts take you to far off places where you can find your best ideas. The message on the notepad is "Today's daydreams" which will also nspire you to let your imagination take off. This s a clever gift item that will dress up the desk top on the notepad is "Today's daydreams" which will also nspire you to let your imagination take off. This s a clever gift item that will dress up the desk top of your favorite creative coworker or friend. It was created by dabney lee and the retail price is listed as $30 for 50 sheets of monogrammed, high quality notepad paper.

Bath and Body Works has a an adorable new product perfect for a little luxury to your closet space or dresser drawers. The Lambie Sachet set will be a welcome sight and smell each morning when you are getting ready for work. Also included in the Lambie line from Bath and Works are a lambie blanket which is a plus lab blanket with that adorns a lambie faces, a lambie eye mask which will help the one you love sleep more comfortably, and and a aromatherapy set of essential oils which helps relieve tension.

The sachet set which can be found at the nationwide retailer are marked at $15.00 and are a unique item that your friends and family would love to see as a present this holiday season. All the products can also be purchased online at Bathandbodyworks.com.

Candles are a great way to illuminate your home in the evening, and can also fill your home with an intoxicating scent. We recommend Simone's Country Candles, not only because they are clearly high-quality candles, but also because they look and smell good enough to eat. I showed our Pecan Pie candle to a few people, and most of them thought it was an actually pie. It looked and smelled that good!

Simone's Country Candles are available in an assortment of scrumptious flavors, including various bakery items and soda shoppe sundaes. They also have scented bowl fillers, and their prices on everything are fabulous - our 5" pecan pie candle was priced at just $9.99 - an awesome deal for a great, Made in the USA treat. Check them out at SimonesCountryCandles.com and pick a couple up for yourself, or as a gift for someone else this holiday season.

Do you have a naturalist on your holiday list who is an avid bird watcher? Wingscapes BirdCam would be the perfect gift. The BirdCam captures digital photos and videos with a built in infrared sensor that detects the animal's movement. The Wingscapes BirdCam is available at Wingscapes.com and retails for $249.00. A bird feeder pole bracket for mounting the camera is available separately. Set up is quick and easy, the camera has a motion sensor that will automatically take pictures or 10 second video clips.