Light ‘em up
His bulbs will shine bright in these festive trunks from Pact, an eco-friendly and cause-conscious underwear shop. A portion of the proceeds will help charitable organizations EarthSpark and Citizen Effect send handheld solar lanterns to Haitians in need. ($22; wearpact.com)
Panty raid
Fun, flirty and affordable, Affinitas Intimates offer packaged panties in both hipster and thong styles fabricated from comfy stretch lace and mesh. Three-packs come in assorted, solid colors and one size that fits waists zero to eight. ($28; affinitasintimates.com)
‘Scandle’-ous
Turn up the heat with Scandle, a shimmery candle that burns two degrees above body temperature to produce a soothing body oil in a relaxing aroma. Perfect for massages, cuticle treatments or as an everyday moisturizer. ($22.95; scandlecandle.com)
‘Modern Family’ & ‘Glee’ on DVD
Forget to set your TIVO last year? Never fear. TV’s gayest new series come packed with tons of extras and special features in season-one box sets perfect for anyone craving awkward laughter and impromptu musical numbers. (TBD; amazon.com)
Buzzed about
Handcrafted. All natural. Sulfate-free. These are the words that describe Beecology, a line of skin and hair care products from the family-owned and –operated, Ohio-based company. Stock up on earthy soaps, shampoos and lip balms for gifs that keep on giving all year round. ($2.99 and up; beecology.com)
Five o’clock somewhere
Get your glug on anytime, anywhere with The Original Disposable Flask, a lightweight, durable, collapsible and freezable portal of potency that fits perfectly in a pocket or purse. Great for one-time use or as reusable, refillable respite. ($2.99; disposableflasks.com)
Spice of life
Surprise the amateur chef in your life with tsp spices’ Set for the Holidays, six tins of essential organic herbs for the seasonal kitchen. Each palm-sized box contains a bounty of fresh flavor to make delicious dishes like roast turkey, gingerbread cookies, pumpkin pie, mulled wine and more. ($40; tspspices.com)
DIR Dessert
Take notes, Hershey. Chocri customers can create their own sweet snack online, which is then hand-manufactured in Germany with premium Belgian chocolate. Just choose a base (dark, milk or white), then select from over 100 toppings, which includes traditional accompaniments like dried fruit and nuts and out-of-the-ordinary options like real gold flakes, jalapenos and bacon. ($6.90 and up; createmychocolate.com)
Power hour
Motivate your partner to get moving with S2H Replay, a wristband that offers rewards for physical activity. Earn 60 points for every hour of exercise, which can be cashed in for prizes like gift cards, movie tickets, Wii consoles and iPod Nanos. ($19.95; s2h.com)