The Hi-Tech Mommy Talks Gift Giving

If youve waited this long for your holiday shopping, youre not alone. As the year winds down and the shopping season grows shorter, it becomes time for the smart shopper to change strategies. Scratch off those hard to find and expensive items - buying them at the last minute is usually a path to disappointment. Seek instead the clever, cute and useful. Go for the gadgets.

According to new data by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), about 80 percent of consumers said they want technology as a holiday gift, a slight increase from last year's 79 percent and 75 percent recorded in 2007. There are gadgets and tech toys still out there for everyone on your list and as the Hi-Tech Mommy; Cat Schwartz has seen them all! So shes got her picks for the best buys to top off your holiday shopping and scratch off even the hardest to shop for person on your list.

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About Cat Schwartz:
Cat Schwartz is one of the leading tech experts in the country. She started her TV career at TechTV and soon become widely known for her electric commentary on the hottest gadgets. As the Hi-Tech Mommy, Cat continues to educate consumers on the latest tech and toy trends. She regularly appears on the TODAY Show and has also been featured on "Howard Stern" and "Live with Regis and Kelly," and in Stuff magazine. She also shares her expertise and knowledge with consumers on the eBay blog, http://ebayinsiderblog.com/author/cschwartz/, and her website, www.hitechmommy.com.

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