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Who says a great gift has to cost a lot? Take care of everyone on your "nice list" from the kids in your life to the stylish hostess for under $20 each with these fun gift picks!

Mad Men: The Illustrated World

Mad Men: The Illustrated World

$9.00, Amazon.com
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Sparkling Pave Dome Studs

Sparkling Pave Dome Studs

$16, UrbanOutfitters.com
What girl wouldn't love to find a bit of sparkle under her Christmas tree?! These brilliant earrings come at an equally brilliant price--$16.

Hot Chocolate-on-a-Stick

Hot Chocolate-on-a-Stick

$18, Petrossian.com
Sweets are classic stocking stuffers, and what could be better than these delicious (and ingenious!) gourmet Belgian-chocolate cubes? We’re salivating just looking at them!

Handlebar Mustache Corkscrew

Handlebar Mustache Corkscrew

$10, PerpetualKid.com
The ‘stache is back! Only this time, it’s not just a fashion statement. It’s also a finely crafted corkscrew and bottle opener. Your uncle's beverage containers are no match for the sheer power of a manly mustache!

Play-Doh Magic Swirl Ice Cream Shoppe

Play-Doh Magic Swirl Ice Cream Shoppe

Starting at $10, Yahoo! Shopping
Your little one will feel like a gourmet confectionery chef with this Play-Doh ice-cream kit, complete with a soft-serve extruder and sprinkle-maker.

Eco Cup

Eco Cup

$20, UrbanOutfitters.com
Perfect for coffee drinkers and tea enthusiasts (especially those who are eco-conscious), this reusable porcelain cup insulates hot and cold liquids with a silicone lid that seals tightly.
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Keep Calm and Rock On Poster

Keep Calm and Rock On Poster

$17, theposterlist.com
The ever-popular "Keep Calm and Carry On" print gets a rock-star remix in this eye-catching version. Give this poster to the music-lover in your life to let her know how much she really rocks!

I’m Not Bored Anymore Art Jar

I’m Not Bored Anymore Art Jar

$20, landofnod.com
Perfect for the little artist who's always on the hunt for his next project, this jar is chock-full of all the crafting supplies needed to cure winter-day boredom!

Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times, and corruption of Atlantic City

Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times, and corruption of Atlantic City

Starting at $10, Yahoo! Shopping
If your loved one is like us, she is slightly obsessed with HBO's new hit show Boardwalk Empire. Give them this fascinating read, which is the inspiration for the series!

Basic Convertible Glove

Basic Convertible Glove

Starting at $12, UrbanOutfitters.com
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How to make Balloon Animals Kit

How to make Balloon Animals Kit

$10, fatbraintoys.com
Looking for an offbeat gift for an office party or Secret Santa exchange? Try this entertaining kit!
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Pearl in Wire Nest Ring

Pearl in Wire Nest Ring

$20, TopShop.com
Got a friend who's known for wearing standout jewelry? Add to her collection with this stunning pearl piece!

Baroque Noir Candlestick Lighter

Baroque Noir Candlestick Lighter

$14, Plasticland.com
The design maven with a love for Baroque accents will swoon over this decorative candlestick-shaped lighter!
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Zubbles: Colored Bubbles

Zubbles: Colored Bubbles

$7, PerpetualKid.com
The magic of bubbles and the beauty of color have been combined to form Zubbles. When the dye is exposed to air, water, or pressure, it disappears, giving kids hours of fun (and you zero mess to clean)!
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Twilight Eclipse - The Board Game

Cardinal Industries Twilight Eclipse - The Board Game

Starting at $12.39, Yahoo! Shopping
Any teeny bopper with vampire-fever knows that you can never get enough of Twilight goodies! This board game will go perfectly with the DVDs, books, posters, beauty products, and clothing items every Twi-hard must have!Choosing Herve Leger Dresses on sale for yourself
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Next Betsey Fashion Designer

Next Betsey Fashion Designer

$9, ModCloth.com
Aspiring designers with a penchant for retro-inspired toys will love this gadget that makes creating different combinations of fashion drawings easy and fun.

Thomas & Friends Preschool Bathtub Squirters

Thomas & Friends Preschool Bathtub Squirters

$10, fisher-price.com
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America's Healthiest Mall Food

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After zooming from one end of the mall to the other, don't you deserve a quick bite? Of course. Does it have to be greasy fries, gooey cinnamon buns, or some other equally fattening, sodium-loaded calorie bomb? No way! Believe it or not, you can eat healthy while you tackle holiday errands. Check out our delicious, nutritious picks.
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Asian Grilled Salmon on Brown Rice (P.F. Chang's China Bistro)
This salmon-and-asparagus entrée won top honors because it's "a simple, wholesome dish with real foods," panelist David Katz, MD, says. Brown rice is a great source of fiber and salmon's omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to improve memory. Omega-3s also help reduce inflammation in the body and may help lower your risk of heart disease, cancer, and arthritis. Since one order contains enough for two servings, split it with a friend—you'll save money and calories.
Serving size: 6 ounces, or 1/2 of entrée
Calories 230; Fat 12g (sat 2.5g); Protein 17g; Carbohydrate 14g; Fiber 2g; Sodium 300mg
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Moroccan Chicken Salad (California Pizza Kitchen)
Dressed with a champagne vinaigrette, this salad contains loads of flavorful veggies (avocado, beets, red bell peppers, roasted butternut squash, romaine lettuce) and even fruit (dates and dried cranberries). "You're eating the rainbow here," says dietitian and judge Ellie Krieger, RD. "You'll get a wide array of antioxidants like beta carotene from the squash and anthocyanins from the beets." And 7 grams of fiber make this a super-satisfying dish. The salad may be high in total fat, but a fair amount of it comes from the avocado, which is chock-full of healthy, monounsaturated fats.
Serving size: 1 (1/2-portion) salad
Calories 412; Fat 27g (sat 4g); Protein 12g; Carbohydrate 30g; Fiber 7g; Sodium 309mg

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Chicken on Flatbread with Hummus Artisan Snack Plate (Starbucks)
This snack or light lunch has a mix of veggies (grape tomatoes, carrot and cucumber sticks) and protein (chicken and hummus), which keeps you energized. Our experts commended Starbucks overall for adding healthy options like this one to their menu.
Serving size: 1 snack plate
Calories 250; Fat 9g (sat 0g); Protein 17g; Carbohydrate 27g; Fiber 5g; Sodium 520mg

Roasted Eggplant, Spinach, and Feta Multigrain Pizza (Uno Chicago Grill)
This veggie pizza boasts a full roster of good-for-you ingredients and a crust made mainly with whole-wheat stone-ground flour. "Unlike other fast-food pies, this one is relatively light on sodium," panelist Frances Largeman-Roth, RD, says. But stick to just two or three slices, then take the rest home or share it with a friend.
Serving size: 1/3 of (10 1/2-inch) pizza
Calories 290; Fat 11g (sat 3.5g); Protein 13g; Carbohydrate 37g; Fiber 6g; Sodium 400mg
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Mayan Chicken Harvest Rice Bowl with Brown Rice (Au Bon Pain)
Slow-cooked chicken with spices served over brown rice and topped with a field-green salad? Not your typical mall fare. Our panel thought this was a creative mix of lean protein, veggies, and whole grains. "It's a very complete meal," Dr. Katz says. It has a bit more calories than some of our other picks, so make it your main meal of the day. One thing the panelists didn't care for: the addition of partially hydrogenated oil. However, the amount is small enough that the company can still claim the dish has zero grams of trans fat.

9 Limited-Edition Foods with Cult Followings

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Did you hear? For the first time in nearly 16 years, the McRib is available at every McDonald’s in the U.S.! Until recently, the BBQ pork sandwich was only available for limited periods at select locations, inspiring websites for fans to track the beloved menu item down. But the McRib is not alone in its cult status. Below are 10 limited-edition foods that elicit cravings in legions of fans. Whether they're released only once a year like Girl Scout cookies, or celebrate a specific season like Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte, get the facts on some of your favorite foods that are available for a limited time only.Christian Louboutin shoes
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McDonald’s McRib

The last time the McRib was offered at every McDonald's across the country was in 1995. But from November 2 through early December 2010, this sweet and savory barbecue sandwich is available at all 14,000 U.S. locations. Over the last three years alone, the boneless meat sandwich on a sesame seed bun has hit sales numbers in the $60 million range—and that's just when it was in limited availability. It even has multiple Facebook fan pages and a McRib Locator, so we can only imagine the damage fans will do now that they can get it at any Micky D's. Photo: courtesy of McDonald's


McDonald’s Shamrock Shake

Since 1970, McDonald’s has been offering this green milkshake made from vanilla ice cream and mint flavoring at select locations throughout March to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Since it’s not available every year at all locations, fans have found a way to get to it if it doesn’t come to them. Enter ShamrockShake.com, which features a search tool for finding a nearby McDonald’s serving the shake. Photo: courtesy of McDonald's


Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte

Since 2003, from October through sometime after Christmas (or whenever Starbucks runs out of syrup), the coffee conglomerate sells its famous Pumpkin Spice Latte. Served with a dollop of whipped cream, the drink is so beloved that fans have taken to writing poetry about it. To read, visit the blog Share Your Love for Pumpkin Spice Latte with a Haiku. Our favorite? I love pumpkin spice | Do not even need a cup | Connect the I.V. Photo: courtesy of Starbucks


Cosi Turkey & Stuffing Sandwich with Cranberry Sauce

Everyone knows the best thing about Thanksgiving dinner is the leftovers, especially if they can be worked into a sandwich—thus the appeal of Cosi’s Turkey & Stuffing Sandwich with Cranberry Sauce. Served during the weeks leading up to and just following Thanksgiving, the sandwich is made from roasted turkey, cranberry sauce and Cosi’s signature bread stuffing. Photo: courtesy of Cosi
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Nabisco Mallomars

The marshmallow cookie—first sold in Hoboken, New Jersey 97 years ago—is nearly impossible to find during warm months. Back in the day, markets didn’t have the storing or transporting capabilities to keep the chocolate coating from melting when it got hot. So now, even though refrigerated trucks exist, Nabisco continues to sell them only from September to April to maintain the tradition. In that short time, though, enough packages are sold to measure 480 miles—that's all the way from New York City to Detroit. Photo: courtesy of Kraft Foods Inc.


Necco Sweethearts Conversation Hearts

Every year since 1902, Necco's entire stock of Sweethearts Conversation Hearts, which is more than 8 billion candy hearts nowadays, are manufactured over the course of the year—and completely sold out during the six weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day. The appeal is, of course, less in the overly sweet candy than the heart-thumping sentiments written onto each, which people have used to do everything from propose marriage to teach children statistics and reading. Photo: Shutterstock


Girl Scout Cookies

The flavors of Girl Scout cookies (Thin Mints, anyone?) are probably more well-known than the organization’s goal: to help girls build character and skills for success in the real world. But the $700 million in annual business the cookies earn for the Girl Scouts of America is all that really matters. Sold only January through April, the combination of their scarcity and great taste makes these cookies some of the most lusted-after treats on this list. Photo: courtesy of Girl Scouts


Dreyer’s Limited Edition Egg Nog Ice Cream

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White Castle Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet potato fries, offered seasonally at select White Castles, are all the rage, especially this year with their free saver size coupon, valid through November 30, 2010. Formerly considered almost a gourmet treat exclusive to trendy restaurants, White Castle's version has made them a widespread sensation. Or perhaps it’s the tasty cinnamon dipping sauce that they’re served with that makes fans go crazy. Photo: courtesy of White Castle

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