Let’s play a game of make-believe for just a minute. Pretend you have a pile of money burning a hole in your pocket and you want to spend it on gifts that your loved ones will be talking about way past New Years. You’ve already purchased everything on their wish list, but your money bags are still too full for your liking. How about one of the most expensive gifts ever? This slideshow is packed with everything crystal kitsch to sparkly cool and more! Personally, I'm hoping Santa brings me the boardwalk photo booth pictured above! Take a peek at the selections and tell us which extravagant gift you would give if you could!

What happens when you get four fab Kaboodlers together and give them each $300 to do some holiday shopping?

Watch the Shopping Scouts videos to find out! (And let us know what you think!)

It’s getting to be about that time for our $250 Gadget Giveaway to come to an end. But don’t distress, there is still time to enter! Simply dash on over to the Gizmo Kit by noon (PT) on December 6th and tell us what nifty widgets you’ve set your sights on this holiday season.    

Good luck!   

The holidays may nearly be here, but the colder temperatures, and in some places, snow, aren’t going anywhere anytime soon! If you’re still not sure what you’re going to get your loved ones this holiday season maybe you should consider warming their hearts (and bodies!) by giving them something that will keep them nice and toasty while they’re out and about! The coat, gloves and boots from the Holiday Shopping Guide are just three great examples of cold weather fashion!

Kaboodlers seem to know what it takes to keep warm during the holidays! Check out these lists full of all things necessary to keep cozy and warm.

• Coats, Crops, and Jackets by xtinacherie
• If Ya Gotta Go Out In The Cold, You May As Well Look Hot by berbur
• Outerwear I Crave by grrlgenius
• (Coats, Jackets and Sweeters)!!! by marliw
• Wet Dry by renasinlauren

Still in need of inspiration? Check out the clothing and accessories section of the Holiday Shopping Guide.

What item do you most rely on to keep you warm throughout the holiday season and beyond? Please share!

In an effort to lighten Santa's load this season, we have been delivering early holiday gifts to some of our lucky Kaboodlers.  And I am thrilled to announce that aannnnaaxoxo32 and dbughall are the first two winners of our Kaboodle Kringle Giveaway. These two lovely ladies made nice with Santa by leaving him merry messages and are now the proud owners of $150 AMEX gift cards!   

Don’t fret if you haven’t left Jolly Old Saint Nick a message yet—there is still time! Simply connect with Santa as friends and then leave a comment on his shoutbox letting him know whether you’ve been naughty or nice this year. You have until noon (PT) on December 14, 2009 to enter for a chance to win.

And don't forget to stop by aannnnaaxoxo32 and dbughall's profiles to help us congratulate them! 

Happy Holidays and Happy Kaboodling!