By Christmas, I’m planning to give myself the best present of all - a new place to kick it. It doesn’t have to be anything extravagant. As long as it’s cozy and reflects my preference for the eclectic, I’m a happy camper.

Do you have white walls and want to color them with personality? Are you still using your coffee table like a dining table? Is your showerhead spray a sad, low-pressure stream?

Get thee to AbsoluteHome and save some green! But this offer is only on for a limited time, so hurry and scoop up the savings with your money-saving shovel. Until midnight on August 26, enjoy 10% off orders over $199!

As half of the self-labeled The Annoying Couple, it would be a hoot if I got the Amore Accent Lamp. Or maybe I should give it as a gift and write a cheesy-but-sweet little note saying something like, “You brighten up my life and lighten up my heart.”

And if you feel stressed out but don’t have the luxury of going on an extended vacation, bring the vacation right into your home with the Mini Palm Accent Lamp. Then, relax as thoughts of the tropics and the sunshine fill your head like sugarplum fairies.

Is the nosey neighbor turning into the Peeping Tom? Don’t throw away your privacy and rights. The Builders Edge Shutters do just the trick and they come in an assortment of colors.

During those cold, wintry nights, curl up on the sofa in front of a roaring fire and have a little white wine (or tequila). Get ready for some modern romance with the Casaloma Electric Fireplace with Heater.

Affordably spruce and spice up your living quarters today with AbsoluteHome!

It’s hard keeping up with all the latest and greatest gadgets. Just exactly how many generations of iPod are out there? It’s hard to keep count!

If you don’t have an iPod, you might be feeling like you should. Not to look cool and to fit in. But there are so many other products out there that are designed specifically for it. Found a backpack that you like? Tested a car that you just love? How about those shoes that keep your energy up? They’re all iPod compatible!

Dive into the world of this mini device (a mini mini device if you’re talking about the Nano). Right now at Second Act, you can save up to 55% on refurbished iPods. And thanks to FabulousSavings, you’ll receive an extra 6% off the reduced price! No, you heard right. Don’t believe me? Click here and find out for yourself!

And if you’ve already given into the temptations of iPods and own one, you can still use the 6% off on other consumer electronics like TVs, DVD players and surround sound equipment.

National Waffle Day - Aren’t waffles great? You can top ‘em with the old syrup & butter or throw on some fruit compote… maybe some ice cream. Mmm, dessert waffles. Health nuts can enjoy them too — whole grain, of course. Actually, waffle makers aren’t expensive, so why not make them yourself at home? Cooking.com is now offering 10% off a waffle maker, so now they cost even less. Warning: they become incredibly addictive (the waffles, not the waffle maker… or will it? Dun dun dun…).

National Peach Pie Day - I love how today is one, big tasty food blog. Alright, PEACH PIE! It’s a classic and, in my experience, not a pie to be messed with. Some people love adding things like nuts and coconut, but if you want to keep it simple, I highly recommend AllRecipes.com’s Peach Pie: The Old Fashioned Two Crust Way. It’s fatty, it’s carb-ridden, and it’s to die for.

Other August 24th Holidays -

• Knife Day
• Vesuvius Day