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The weekend is within reach...let these little splurges make getting there more fun.

Klipo Cutlery Set, $5. This travel set consists of two handles with interchangeable utensils, so you can choose from a set of chopsticks, a knife, fork or spoon. Everything fits into a case that’s handy for work, a dorm room, a picnic or even those moments when everything in the dishwasher is dirty.

"In a Year" Poster, $15. Put an aesthetically pleasing stop to your procrastination with this “In a year, you may wish you had started now” poster.

Yogini Eau de Parfum Spray, $26. If you can’t get to yoga class today, spritzing this serene fragrance on your wrist is the next best thing. Made with sandalwood, Egyptian myrrh, pink grapefruit, blackcurrant buds, lily of the valley and madagascar vanilla, it’s soothing and energizing--just like a headstand.

Urban Accents Indigo Blue Premium Popcorn, $6. Midnight blue in color, this hybrid popcorn makes kernels of fluffy white popcorn and tastes a little sweeter than usual. The best part: it doesn’t contain many hulls—which means less popcorn stuck in your teeth.

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I have two recurring fears: One, I will trip going up the stairs in my apartment and land face first—resulting in painful reconstructive dental work. Two, I'm going to drop my iPhone on the sidewalk and the screen is going to shatter into approximately 1,000 tiny pieces. And since my parents always told me "klutz" should have been my middle name (I've broken my nose four times...I won't get into it), both scenarios are entirely possible. Enter FlyGrip: Attach it to your smartphone, tablet or e-reader, slip your ring and middle fingers into the ergonomic grip, and scroll over your touch-screen with your thumb one-handed—without the fear of it plummeting onto the concrete as you walk and text, Tweet, or talk. The spring-loaded grip folds flat so that you can stick your cell phone in your back pocket or already crowded purse. Bonus: it doubles as a kickstand—allowing you to follow a recipe or watch a YouTube clip hands-free.

$30 (for grip and case), FlyGrip.com

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The weekend is within reach...let these little splurges make getting there more fun.

Metallic Twine, $20. A paper bag makes fine wrapping paper for a birthday gift...especially if you tie it up with this blend of natural cotton fibers and gold or silver metallic filament.

Mittens/Drink Holders, $30. These Scandinavian "koozies" would come in handy while ice fishing, watching an outdoor hockey game, or just taking your dog for a walk on a cold winter night.

Cuppow, $8. We love drinking from canning jars: they're easy to clean, made of heat-resistant glass, cheap and durable. These lids fit on almost any jar so you can enjoy spill-free sipping away from home.

RumbaTime Watch, $20. A slap bracelet that’s a watch--and it comes in 11 colors, from cotton candy to grapesicle.

Photo: Gregor Halenda

Quiet, tidy, easy to use, and able to separate pulp from juice, this sleek juicer uses patented low-speed technology to extract maximum nutrients, vitamins, enzymes, and taste from fruits and vegetables. Best of all, it comes recommended by Dr. Oz!

(Hurom Slow Juicer, $360; williams-sonoma.com)

Photo: Gregor Halenda

Combat hot flashes with these clever pearl necklaces, which contain nontoxic gel that gets cold in the freezer. Who said menopause isn't pretty?

(Pearls, originally $55, now $47, and insulated travel purse, originally $10 now $8.50 with code OPRAH; hotgirlspearls.com)

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The weekend is within reach...let these little splurges make getting there more fun.Big Ideas Notebook, $14. Stick this embossed, faux-leather notebook in your purse or on your bedside table to capture that next "Aha!" moment.

"This Too Shall Pass" Print, $24. Whenever you're feeling down and out this will serve as a reminder that better days are ahead.

The Happiness Project Page-a-Day Calendar, $12. Adapted from the best-selling book and popular blog, you'll find words of wisdom, inspiring quotes, and strategies for putting a smile on your face—even on a manic Monday.

Ultra-Bright Arm Warmers, $59. Knitted from lambswool, these promise to keep forearms toasty when they're gripping bike handlebars...or typing on a computer in an unfairly frigid office.

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The weekend is within reach...let these little splurges make getting there more fun.

Retro Handset, $49. Plug this vintage-style receiver into your mobile phone and chat old-school style.

DIY Cocktail Kit, $28. Make your guests feel extra special at your New Year's party (and ensure they don't leave a ring on your wooden coffee table) by customizing coasters and cocktail napkins with their initials using rubber stamps.

Angry Birds Cat Toy, $3. Your cat will be just as addicted to Angry Birds as you are with these plush toys filled with catnip.

Friends of the World Menorah, $40. This is like the United Nations of menorahs—light the Chanukah candles starting in the USA and work your way through Morocco, Russia, Ethiopia, Japan, England, Mexico and finally to Israel on the eighth night.

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Photo: Melanie Linder

Special Day Custom Calendar, $23 Designer Melanie Linder’s personalized couples’ calendars, which feature your initials and anniversary, will make every frosty winter day feel just a little warmer (at left).

Woodland Papercuts 2012 Calendar, $35 Displayed as three individual papercut pages or layered to create one textured image, this calendar doubles as a delicate work of art.

On This Day Perpetual Calendar, $25 Rub one brightly-colored box each morning and uncover a quirky fact about that date.

Biko Perpetual Calendar Necklace, $69 An offbeat alternative to wall art, this brass pendant helps you determine the date from now through 2050.

Bubble Calendar, $20.12 Why should we only pop bubble wrap when we receive a package? This interactive calendar will let you enjoy the satisfying sensation all year long.

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The weekend is within reach...let these little splurges make getting there more fun.Hanging Globe with Succulent Planting Kit, $29. This simple kit comes with a terrarium, plant, pumice and hanging string. Put it on your Christmas tree now; show it off in your kitchen, bathroom or any other place around the house all year long.

Champagne and Shimmer Acai Sugar Polish, $37.  Definitely a contender for the most luxurious body butter you've ever used, this has a slight shimmer, making it perfect to smooth over skin before you head out to a holiday party wearing  a shoulder-baring dress or top.

Zoku Single Pop Maker, $25. Make yourself a different pop every night. We're thinking egg nog, hot chocolate or even apple cider might taste pretty good in frozen form.