Skip the Madness Gift Guide: Bamboo Dry Erase Wall Panel

For your loved one who can't seem to spend enough time in their office...

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The Bamboo Dry Erase Wall Panel ($70) should add a touch of zen to any office! Jot down your list of to dos or your next five vacation spots with the included marker. There's a magnetic strip and magnets to keep important things in view; plus hooks for your keys or other odd items. The hidden pocket allows for "mail support" and the 6oz bamboo cup can hold water, juice or my favorite - FriXion Erasable Pen and Highlighters.

Skip the Madness Gift Guide: Ricki's Cheese Making Kit

For the foodie in your life that always knows where to get the best noms...

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I'm a big cheese-lover. If I could survive off cheese and bread, I'd be a lot happier. In fact, I'm pretty sure I've tried once or twice. UncommonGoods.com is one of my favorite sites when finding gifts for the special and obviously uncommon people in my life. Ricki's Cheese Making Kit ($25) allows the lucky recipient to make up to 30 batches of mozzarella and ricotta cheese. Let your culinary mad scientist unleash their creativity in under an hour since each batch takes around 30 minutes!

As the good friend who gave them the kit, be prepared to taste multiple cheesy concoctions!

Skip the Madness Gift Guide: Wonderful Christmas Time from LUSH

I know everyone's already chattering about Christmas decorations hitting the store and holiday music eveywhere. Yes, tis the season again! Now since I'm such an Internet-lover, I'll be posting hand-picked gift suggestions for everyone from your mother to mine.

Need help with someone specific? How about a your book-loving vegan best friend? Or your yoga-obsessed, handbag worshipper? Leave a comment here OR tweet me: @candidcomments. Follow all my picks on Twitter using #candidSKM!

Our first "Skip the Madness" must-buy? For your mother/aunt/sister, who deserves to pamper herself a little all year round...

Image courtesy of LUSHLUSH's Wonderful Christmas Time ($199.95) is a delicious plethora of 25 best-sellers packaged in a luxe gift box. Let the holiday headaches begone by letting her buff, scrub and polish it all away!

Love Bites: CoolIT Systems USB Beverage Warmer & Cooler

If you're sweetheart is anything like, they probably spend about 75% of their time in front of the computer. I blog from anywhere there's internet - which nowadays, is a lot! Every cafe has wifi and there's no bounds to where I can work.  I eat in front of my computer, I do my makeup, and at times, I've even slept in front of it.

When I stumbled upon the CoolIt USB Beverage Warmer & Cooler, I knew I had to have it.  Using the USB outlet on your computer, this ingenious little gadget heats or cools any beverage of your choice! So if you're luvah enjoys coffee while they answer email, they'll love that their cup will never go cold!  Of course, the same things goes for a soothing glass of vino!

Get this handy little gadget for $30 from Hammacher.com - we're sure your loved one who loves gadgets will love! ;)

Love Bites: LUSH True Love Gift Set

It's that time of the year again! Sweet nothings are being whispered, champagne is being sipped, and you're on the hunt for the perfect gift! I always find it hard to make a gift guide since I know I'll find something cute to add as soon as I finish! To keep from that, I'm introducing a new part of the blog - Love Bites. These posts will be short and sweet and filled w/ some snazzy gift ideas!

Our first bite is the LUSH True Love Gift Set...

I'm a huge fan of LUSH (especially their Cupcake face mask) and when I saw this set, I fell in love! Meant to tempt from the tub, the kit comes with their aphrodisiac-infused Sex Bomb Bath Bomb, red glitter Love Soap, and super moisturizing Yummy Yummy Shower Gel. After you're dry, enjoy a hea-vanilli massage using the Vanilla Dee-Lite lotion or the vanilla bar.

I like this gift because it begs to be played with by not only the one receiving but also one the giving! Valentine's Day is one meant to be spent with the one you love - have fun, play, & feel LUSH!

Buy True Love for $44.95!

Enjoy!