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Gifts for the workaholic girlawhirl's holiday 2007 gift guides
Nov 28, 2007
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Girlawhirl figures that workaholics fall in one of two categories: those who want to work that hard and those who have to, regardless of the circumstances. And when shopping for either kind, she's always on the lookout for items that might make the process of getting all that work done a little easier, or a little more fun… • Sometimes there's so much work to be done that, inevitably it has to be taken home. For those horrific nights when workaholics actually have to bring their laptops to bed, this sleek Laptop Platform made from bamboo provides just the right support. There's a compartment underneath for papers too, to keep track of all the materials needed for the project. And it also works as a desk for paying bills while sitting on the couch watching TV.
Bedworks Laptop Platform 12” deep x 20” wide x 4” high $250
• For a Super Pal who's in the midst of a killer project, Girlawhirl thinks that one of the flashy flash drives from Phillips, adorned with Swarovski Crystals will put a smile on her face as she transfers files that she's worked on at home over the weekend back to her office computer.
Lock Out or Heartbeat 1 GB storage, password protected $179.99 each j&r.com
• When a workaholic has to wait in the office for a project to be submitted or something to arrive, Girlawhirl's the first one to provide a few desktop diversions, by way of USB plug-ins. Whether it's a mini refrigerator that keeps a single can of soda cold, or a burner that dispenses scented oil throughout the office, Girlawhirl knows these types of desktop toys can make all the difference.
• Girlawhirl once worked for a woman who insisted, since she didn't have time to go out to lunch, that her lunch be served to her on real plates, with real knives and forks. Paper and plastic was not in this woman's vocabulary when it came to her midday meal. Since Girlawhirl was the one doing the fetching – and washing up – she really couldn't appreciate it at the time. But now she gets it. And for hard working Super Pals she's giving the gift of sleek plastic flatware designed to look like silverware. Yes, it's still plastic, but it's certainly far more elegant and durable than the throwaway kind. And if she didn't think she was in fact turning into that boss from years ago, she might even suggest this soup and sandwich dish set to go with the flatware.
• This Stationoli Desk Set not only provides a little bit of fun, it also makes office necessities like paper clips, a stapler, calculator and more, easy to find no matter how messy the desk or how preoccupied the worker. It's also great for workaholics in training – high school and college students – to throw into their backpacks and take along for the ride.
Stationoli Desk Set $40 uncommongoods.com
• A sleek case to carry around business cards can do a lot for an overworked person. Keeping their cards in pristine condition and pulling one out of these colorful patent leather cases can put a smile on the face of most of the women Girlawhirl knows. So for those who report to her, these Patent Slim Business Card Cases from Vivre.com will be what they find on their desks after the holiday party.
Patent Slim Business Card Cases 4” x 3” White, yellow, pink, orange $25 vivre.com
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