
Ski season is upon us, and one of the best base layers this side of the Alps is Duofold Varitherm. Keeps you warm and dry and comfy so that you can stay on the slopes with the Grand Ones. Check it out at www.duofold.com

If the teenage Grand Ones didn’t get everything on the Christmas wish list, Hip Grandmas, check out www.cometskateboards.com for the coolest speediest sweetest longboards this side of the moon. Quality constructed and oh so rad, these custom-made boards will have your Grand Ones bowing at your feet before hitting the skate park.
Missing those grilled burgers and steaks during the winter months, Hip Grandmas? Get yourself the lean mean fat reducing indoor grilling machine: the George Foreman 360 Grill. Great not only for meats, but for deep dish pizza, pancakes, omelettes, and more! www.georgeforemancooking.com


Hand-washing delicate knits and fabrics takes so much time, Hip Grandmas . . . but not with SOAK! Doesn’t require rinsing and it pampers the delicates. Sweeet. www.soakwash.com

Check out www.santasornamentshop.com for personalized ornaments, Hip Grandmas! Nothing like an annual holiday tradition of giving your Grand Ones a family ornament to spice up the tree. A great heirloom gift that will live on for years.

The sweetest baby doll of the season, Hip Grandmas, may be found at International Playthings: www.intplay.com The Gotz company of Germany’s newest doll is the Bald Cookie doll, a 19″ bald pink-clad baby with sleep eyes and a huggable bean-weighted soft body. Sure to be any Grand Girl’s fave baby!

Holiday shopping wearing you down, Hip Grandmas? Well, check out www.GourmetGiftBaskets.com for the best selection of gift baskets this side of the North Pole! From the Classic basket to Wine Baskets to BBQ Baskets to Italian and Pizza and Popcorn; oh, my! Gourmet Gift Baskets has a basket for every budget and taste. Sweeeet.

The sweetest holiday dress of the season may be found at Noko Baby. (www.nokobaby.com). The Haname dress is a princess-vision of velvet and satin, perfect for any Grand Girl’s special occasion. The word “Haname” means “blooming flower” . . . and your little princess will be bloomingly beautiful and cool in this Japanese-inspired creation by Noko.

The Kalorik company is one of Europe’s finest appliance makers, and their combination sandwich grill/wafflemaker is a great and versatile item for any Hip Grandma’s kitchen! Homemade waffles, paninis, grilled sandwiches . . . yum! The Grand Ones will love hanging with you and your Kalorik. www.kalorik.com

The Zapi company’s new VIOlight Zapi-DOODLE kids’ Toothbrush Sanitizer is a sweet little gadget for every Hip Grandma’s bathroom. Zapping germs with cool UV technology, these fun little critters kill E. coli, Staph, rhinovirus and other nasties, super-sanitizing your Grand One’s toothbrush in only 7 minutes of wiggly jiggly fun. The kiddos will love this, and you’ll love knowing that those little toothbrushes are germ-free! Worth every penny of the $29.95 retail. And a special offer for now through the holiday season: Order any item at http://free.violight.com and get a FREE personal/travel UV sanitizer!