I enjoy reading paperback books, but I hate having to hold them. Most of them are too small to hold with two hands. While holding them with only one hand–in that odd position using your pinky, index finger, and thumb to hold the book open–gives my hand cramps like you wouldn’t believe. That’s where the ThumbThing comes in handy.

From the site: “put the Thumbthing onto your thumb and place into the spine of the book. The two wings will hold the pages open more easily, making reading more comfortable.”

You can purchase ThumbThing from a brick-and-mortar retailers around the world or a few online stores at $4 USD. It comes in 4 sizes and several nifty bright colors.

I’m considering buying a few for myself to keep around the house, my car, and my backpack for easy paperback reading anytime, anywhere.

A homemade gift can go a long way with someone. Much further than an expensive gift. A homemade gift shows you took the time and energy to actually think about the gift and craft it for that person instead of going to the shelf in a store and picking something out.

With today being Christmas, I’ve been thinking a lot about the gifts I bought my relatives. All of it was bought the 23rd and all of it was made in China. As part of my New Years Resolutions, I want to start making more gifts this year. Not only Christmas, but birthday and anniversary gifts as well. Maybe even a few ‘thank you’ gifts for my clients.

Although a bit late for Christmas, here’s a roundup of a few DIY gift ideas that can be used year round (after the jump). Read on. »

Well, guys, it’s Christmas Eve and, if you’re like me, you’re still not done with your Christmas shopping. But lets face it, we’re not going to be able to get it down today. All that’s left are the items that have been picked over for weeks now–and those never make good gifts.

Thankfully the folks over at C|NET give us five great last minute gift ideas and they only require a printer! Read on. »