Michelle Basch, wtop.com

WASHINGTON – Looking for gift ideas? The 2012 WTOP Gift Guide has plenty of interesting things you can buy online in four different price categories.

Happy shopping!

$25 AND UNDER

• Storytime comes anytime with recordable storybooks.
• These tarot card trays are spooky-cool.
• Surprise someone who lives in a warmer climate by sending some “snow” through the mail.
• Who can resist a tin loaded with yummy shortbread and covered in adorable pooches?
• Pick a favorite photo and put it on a cosmetic bag for Mom or Grandma.
• Coffee addicts will appreciate a new cup that will let them know how many sips are left.
• This candle does more than burn. It’s also a chalkboard!
• Make someone smile with this book: “Unlikely Friendships: 47 Remarkable Stories from the Animal Kingdom.”

$50 AND UNDER

• Fulfill a snack lover’s dreams with a popcorn maker…

  …and a retro popcorn bowl collection.

• Banners featuring Peter Max designs from this year’s National Cherry Blossom Festival have been recycled into pretty reusable bags.
• Send a sampler full of bacon with an accent. It’s from Nashville.
• These sparkl y Christmas ornaments look like hand-me-downs from Grandma and Grandpa.
• Irresistible iPhone cases customizable with your photos.
• These clever spice shakers will be the talk of every dinner party.
• Wine or whiskey lovers will delight in their own personalized decanter.
• This faux-fur infinity scarf is guaranteed to warm her up.

$100 AND UNDER

• Little monsters will truly look the part with this.
• This pretty sweater can be dressed up or down.
• Help a guy fill his “man cave” with this 10-in-1 table game.
• Frank Lloyd Wright was so ahead of his time. This jewelry is right on trend.
• Give a busy couple a getaway that’s not far away: A cruise aboard the Schooner Woodwind in Annapolis.
• Box up a warm hug in the form of this snuggly woman’s cardigan.
• These are definitely different: textural pillows that look like chunks of wood.

$200 AND UNDER

• This amazing kit will help you discover where your ancient ancestors came from.
• Sand from your favorite beach turned into jewelry.
• These sneakers will never go out of style. Never.
• A robe that will make Mom feel like a movie star.
• The computer keyboard of the future that isn’t a keyboard at all.
• The frames of these sunglasses are made from sustainable bamboo.
• For the pet who has everything but demands more.
• A glittery treat for a woman or girl.

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