Holiday Party Gadgets

Hosting a holiday soiree? Use any of these gadgets to make it over the top.

In addition to blending just about any variety of fruit or vegetable, the Tribest Personal Blender is perfect for making sauces, salsa, sorbets, and soups for any holiday party. $59.99; www.tribest.com

Apple's Hi-Fi looks small but packs a powerful punch. Attach any iPod with dock connector to the unit and your party is sure to start on the right note. And with the remote control, you can adjust the volume from up to 30 feet away. $349; www.apple.com

Worried that your guests won't have anything in common and the party will be conversationally challenged? Place Table Topics cards in the room and presto, party saved. What's more, they can also be used as coasters. Includes 138 cards. $24.95;
www.calliopeboutique.com

Tired of hunting for tools for mixing drinks? This stainless steel bar set keeps everything together. And it includes everything you need: a strainer, jigger, mixing spoon, bottle opener, citrus knife, bar cutting board, stand, shaker, ice bucket, ice tongs, and ice tong caddy. $99.99;
www.oxo.com

MICHELLE RENEAU