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In the past decade the geek has turned from class reject to the most powerful person in the world. Despite losing many battles in their early years, they have clearly won the war into the popular culture. Today, geeks are the ones controlling the power players in the market, from Apple to..well, Apple. But there are plenty of proud geeks all around. And to monopolize this culture shift, many sites are now offering special geek products and gifts. But finding the right deal can be hard. Electronics deals are often a dime a dozen, but finding a really good deal is rare. That’s why it’s important to find the right site that can offer and back a good deal day after day. Online shopping deals have taken a larger role in the economy and are now a rising force in the retail industry. But as geeks know well, the really good deals are usually not in the popular mainstream sites. You have to look around and spot the sites that can give you a jaw-dropping deal. Then, you have to act fast because real deals don’t last too long online. And if they do, well, they’re probably not as good as you might think.

You wake wake up. Sit up. Put your feet in the slippers on the side of the bed and start walking to the bathroom. Two minutes and ten seconds later, you are at the kitchen boiling water for your morning coffee. Morning routines are precious. Most people have their routine down to the second. Finding a way to make that routine faster or easier can save you precious morning time. One of those ways is how you make your coffee. For those who wish to save the four dollars each morning, a coffee machine only makes sense. After about a month of not buying your morning coffee you have already returned your investment. So finding the right coffee maker is an important step.

Some stores offer good coffee makers but the real action is online. Special discounts and electronics deals can be found only online, as merchants don’t have to pay rent for stores and can afford to sell you the same products for a better price. A great example is the Delonghi 12-cup drip coffeemaker. This coffeemaker can be purchased for around $70 at different stores. But search online and you can find it way cheaper. And this is only one of the online shopping deals that can be found. Take a minute to surf the web and you can save a lot of money and get some more precious free morning time added to your routine!

I love my grandma a lot, but she has a really terrible tendency to givg gifts and then immediately reveal how much they cost. “You like that sweater? Three dollars!” and “I got a great deal on these tube socks — guess how much they were. Guess!” are less occasional sayings and more slogans for her.

I just don’t get it — I know it’s the thought that counts, but I don’t want to know how much she spends on my birthday gifts. I’d almost rather she just send a card and avoid the whole gift thing, but the card would probably say something like, “99¢ for this card, can you believe it?!”

I suppose she’s proud — everyone loves to haggle down a price or find a really good deal. Trust me, I know the value of a dollar — I use deal websites like Ice Monkey, which has awesome online deals on just about everything you could imagine, all the time. But that doesn’t mean I go around telling people how much I spend on things! “Oh hey Trish, you know that necklace I got you? It was only $10.99! I know, crazy, right?”

Crazy indeed — that’s exactly how I’d sound if I did that. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think my grandma’s crazy — just a little… eccentric. She’d definitely go nuts over the online shopping deals at Ice Monkey!

Last week, we gave you some ideas on how to present electronic Valentine’s Day gifts. If you decided to skip the electronics deals and take advantage of the jewelry deals at Ice Monkey for V-Day, here are some more ideas:

1. (Note: This one, inspired by a proposal scene in Bride Wars, will depend on the size of the jewelry. It’s best-suited for rings or small earrings.) Take your lady out to a nice Chinese restaurant. Before you go, though, drop by and talk to the manager. Slip him a tip and ask him or her to put the jewelry in a fortune cookie, and then have it brought out to her for dessert.

2. Get her a box of chocolates (a clichéd, but time-honored classic), and rearrange the sweets to say “I love you,” with the jewelry sitting in the middle.

3. The night before Valentine’s day, put the jewelry on her while she sleeps. Wake her up the next morning with breakfast in bed, and see how long it takes her to notice her new gem!

4. Treasure hunt! Draw up a map and make clues to lead her to her gift. You can leave little treats along the way.

Any of these will give her a great story for years to come — just have fun with it!

I know, I know, it doesn’t sound super romantic, but the truth is, there are lots of great electronics you can give for Valentine’s Day — you just have to give them the right way.

Giving gifts on Valentine’s Day — and really any other time of the year — is all about presentation. You want to create a magical gift your special someone will remember for years to come. Lost for inspiration? No worries, we’ve got you covered. Here are some ideas for how you can make that camcorder or DVD player more romantic.

For a camcorder, record a special message for your sweetie and leave the tape in when you wrap it up. If you’re feeling really ambitious, you could make a little movie or a fake trailer, kinda like Adam Sandler did for Drew Barrymore in 50 First Dates.

(Hopefully you don’t suffer such extreme daily memory loss, or any at all, for that matter.)

For an iPod or MP3-player, preload your boo’s music library, as well as a special playlist with your and their favorite love songs. You can also give a Blu-Ray player, complete with your sweetie’s fave romantic movies.

The best part is that you can find all sorts of electronics deals on these products on online shopping deal websites — just keep your eyes peeled!

Since it’s still January, Valentine’s Day might seem like it’s pretty far off. Really, though, there are just three weeks until the big day — which means you should start thinking about what to get.

If you want to go the route of jewelry, Ice Monkey has great jewelry deals. Take a look at a few of them:

3.61 Carat Genuine Garnet & White Topaz .925 Sterling Silver Pendant

January’s birthstone’s deep red color with a touch of orange set into a 925 sterling silver, is the perfect display of elegance and beauty. It makes the perfect gift for someone you love, or even yourself. (With one week left in January, this could also make a great last-minute gift for someone born right at the end of the month.)

0.60 Carat Blue Topaz Round Pendant

The crystal clear blue color of the topaz stone on this pendant necklace creates an air of cool simplicity that no other jewel can beat — perfect for someone who likes less flashy, lighter colored jewels.

Genuine Green Sapphire Pendant in Sterling Silver

A magical green sapphire pendant. Adorn this on your loved one to give her the youthful and fresh look we all crave. Like the blue topaz, this piece is great for those who find beauty in the understated.