WAFFLE MAKER: $79.99. Running out of brekky ideas for the littlies? Hook them up with one of these and they can even do most of the work themselves. It makes three heart-shaped waffles at a time and is available from Noel Leeming.
CRITTERS HEADPHONES: $14.95. If you can't possibly listento another one of your little angel's favourite songs these school holidays, you could always pretend you're being a nice mum or dad by giving them these headphones. The cute Critters Headphones are from Smiggle.
TOASTER: $149.99. Tis the season - to feel the pressure of buying a decent wedding present. Give a toaster to the happy couple and you risk looking like a bore, but give them THIS toaster and you put yourself majorly in the good books. Green is just one of the colours to choose from and it also has plenty of handy features including a defrost button and a rack to keep bagels, muffins and bread rolls warm. Available from Briscoes.
CURLY FRIES MAKER: $54.99. Wondered how the restaurants make curly fries? Well, it's probably not using one of these, but one would certainly help you get some curly goodness on your dinner plate. And if you feel like having a non-curly night, you can switch the cutter blades to straight or julienne. Check it out at Living and Giving.
ELECTRIC COFFEE CUP: $11 (for a limited time). Real men don't need spoons. Or maybe it's a case of real men don't remember to take spoons with them. If you know a man who likes to spend time in the bush, on the boat or on the sideline set him up with these wonders. All he'll need to do is press the button for his cuppa to mix itself. It's on special from Ezibuy at the moment.