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Last-Minute Stocking Stuffers

On your mark! Get set! Go! That Christmas clock is ticking but if you move fast, you can take care of your stocking stuffers just in the St. Nick of time. The Saturday Early Show presents some very specific ideas from Real Simple's Gift Guide.

Every gift is under $50 (though this doesn't count express-delivery charges). They can all be ordered either online or by phone, so you don't have to set foot in a mall. (This is particularly important as you get this close to Christmas).

But the best thing about these presents is they aren't empty trinkets. Each carries a message of comfort or connection.

Here's the last-minute list:

  1. Motorola Talkabout Walkie-Talkies ($46.50) www.amazon.com:
    Perfect for any age, these high-tech gadgets are not quite as advanced as cell phones; they're more like the modernized tin can and string. Perfect for keeping track of your kids, or for room-to-room fun at slumber parties, this gift will most importantly provide peace of mind all around-- something everyone will appreciate this year.
    Must be ordered by 3 p.m. (ET) on Dec. 22.
  2. L.L. Bean Flannel Robe ($48) www.llbean.com:
    This soft, cozy flannel robe is perfect for any woman on your list, providing warmth, comfort and a reason to lounge around the house.
    Must be ordered by 12 noon (ET) on Dec. 22.
  3. Spiegel Chunky Knit Sweater ($49) www.spiegel.com:
    Was there ever a Christmas when you didn't receive a sweater as a gift? This year, Real Simple recommends you add a personal note like: "Here's a warm sweater I found for you. Wear it when we take that long walk we've been promising each other."
    Must be ordered by 11 a.m. (ET) on Dec. 22.
  4. "A New Way to Cook" ($28) www.amazon.com:
    This cookbook offers a practical philosophy on food. Give it to a friend or family member, promising many shared meals in the future.
    Must be ordered by 3 p.m. (ET) on Dec. 22.
  5. Chocolat en Poudre a l'Ancienne ($18) Crossings, 1-800-209-6141
    Who doesn't want a warm cup of hot chocolate this time of year? You'll be giving an afternoon in front of the fire.
    Must be ordered by 3 p.m. (ET) on Dec. 22.
  6. Uncommon Goods Inspirational Paperweight ($32) www.uncommongoods.com
    With the question, "What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?", this functional gift provides emotional reinforcement as well.
    Must be ordered by 2 p.m. (ET) on Dec. 22.
  7. Wooden Ships Fringed Wool Gloves ($25) www.shiptheweb.com
    Perfect for winter and in a variety of bright colors, these mittens are great for an afternoon of sledding or a warm hand to hold.
  8. Room Interior Products Domino Set ($12) 1-866-766-6692
    Why not go back to simpler times with an old-fashioned game you can play together?
    Must be ordered by 6 p.m. (ET) on Dec. 22.
  9. Coffee Table Books ($15.50-- $21) www.amazon.com
    A few good new books: "Earth From Above," "Peanuts: The Art of Charles M. Schulz" and "Sailing Alone Around the World"
    Must be ordered by 3 p.m. (ET) on Dec. 22.
  10. Nor'easter Hat ($36) www.llbean.com:
    Perfect for keeping you warm over the winter, these hats are bright and fashionable, and you can personalize them with pins.
    Must be ordered by 12 noon (ET) on Dec. 22.

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