When I travel I never bring my favorite perfume, unless I have a small tester of it, which is almost never. I don’t want to lug around the big bottle and risk spilling it so I leave it at home and miss it dearly.

No more! You can fill this perfume roller with perfume and it’s compact enough to put in your purse or bring with you when you travel.

$38.50 for one (comes in a choice of colors) @ Delight.com

I am a sucker for bracelets and necklaces and have heard many people rave about Lisa Leonard designs. I was lucky enough to score a customized (maple leaf) necklace while at a conference this fall and I fell in love with it.

I’ve been browsing her website and have sent the link to this daisy chain bracelet to my husband. Daisies are my favorite and having a bracelet with my kids’ names on it would make me smile every time I looked at it.

$72 @ Lisa Leonard Designs.

I treated myself to an early Christmas present of an iPhone 4.0. (I’m pretty sure that purchase wouldn’t be included here as an affordable luxury, per se.) I checked the status of the package online and if all goes well, it should be in my hot little hands this afternoon. I need a case for it, though, and love this OtterBox Commuter case. It has silicone covers for the ports (No more lint!) and it’s on sale for $16.29. There’s an Otterbox Commuter case for the iPhone 3G as well.

$16.95 (for the iPhone 4) and $19.21 (for the iPhone 3G) @ Amazon.com

A computer is a must-have for any home office, of course, but a lightweight laptop is a must-have for anyone who needs to bring their office on the road with them. Dell graciously offered to let me test out their newest offering, the Vostro V130, and even though I’m a Mac girl at heart, I developed quite a crush on this pretty, ultra-portable computer.

The Vostro V130 is a deep cherry red, which is pretty to look at, of course, and it’s super-skinny (just 0.65 of an inch in the front and 0.78 of an inch in the back). But looks are only skin deep, and the real power is on the inside: an Intel Core ULV processor, a full-sized keyboard, a 13.3-inch High Definition WLED display, a HDMI port (so you can connected it to your HDTV), two USB 2.0 ports, a shared USB/eSATA port, 802.11n wireless technology, optional WiMAXtechnology, and Bluetooth 3.0 (to wirelessly connect to your mouse, printer, or headset). The SIM card slot is a nice touch, as is the built-in webcam — video conferencing is the new normal, after all.

My only two quibbles: If you wanted to use it to watch a movie on the plane, you’d have to make sure you’ve downloaded one first — there’s no DVD player. Which means that if a client hands you a disc full of images (some still do), you’ve got to get them off the disc before you can get on with your work. The clicky keyboard and touchy mouse took a little getting used to, too, but that complaint is easy to solve with a separate Bluetooth-enabled keyboard and mouse.

$429 and up at Dell.

This isn’t techonology, per se, but it’s for holding something technological, so it counts, in my book. The Driin cell phone charger shelf hooks over your power cord once it’s been plugged into an electrical outlet; the slim shelf holds both your phone and the excess cord, keeping your counter or desktop neat and tidy (and your phone easily accessible). Made in Italy, it comes in seven colors, from stark white to basic black to bright pink, and it’s low price makes it an excellent stocking stuffer for working moms everywhere.

$6.95 at Driinn.com.

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Looking for a little luxury? These socks definitely fit the bill. Woven from a soft cashmere-wool blend, the socks are colorful and cozy, warm but not itchy, and 100 percent luxurious.

$24.95 (women’s) or $29.95 (men’s) per pair via the Herrington Catalog.

Turns out that you can be a slave to fashion and still stay comfortable, even when it comes to your feet. Instead of sadly giving up those killer heels, slip a set of these foldable ballet flats in your bag. City Slips fold in half to fit inside your purse, and they come with their own carrying case as well as a soft bag in which you can tote your stillettos while you’re walking through the airport or from meeting to meeting. Available in black, gold, and silver, and in leather and non-leather versions.

$24.95 (non-leather) at Cityslips.com; all-leather versions ($58, in black, gold, or leopard print) available at Neiman Marcus stores.

We can agree that most women need calcium, right? OK, then. What’s different about Adora calcium supplments is that each serving is 50 percent of your recommended daily allowance for calcium and 65 percent of the RDA for Vitamin D, delivered in a disc of smooth, delicious, real chocolate. Not “chocolate-like” product. Not something covered in a “chocolately coating.” Actual chocolate, made by Thompson Brands, a chocolate company that’s been in business since 1879. It comes in milk and dark versions, doesn’t have even a hint of a chalky taste, and is only 30 calories per disc.

I’m looking forward to increasing my calcium intake.

$7.99 for a bag of 30 at CVS stores and CVS.com. (Also: Right now, there’s a $1 off coupon available at adoracalcium.com)

One of the problems with eschewing bottled water and carrying your own water bottle instead is the fact that tap water can taste, well, not great. It’s a small price to pay for doing your part to save the environment, but what if you could be environmentally friendly and have great-tasting water where every you go, regardless of the tap from which you fill up? That’s what Bobble is all about. It has a carb-based filter built right in, so it filters the water as you drink it, taking organic contaminants out of regular tap water and reducingthe taste and odor of chlorine significantly. One filter is good for about 40 gallons — or 300 Bobblesful of water; replacement filters about $6.95 each. The colorful BPA-free bottle is made in the US and made of recycled (and recyclable) materials; it comes in three sizes (13 ounces, 18.5 ounces, or 34 ounces), so even the kids can carry their own.

$8.95 to $12.95 (depending on size) at Waterbobble.com. 

When was the last time you took a close look at your car’s paint job? Probably right after you noticed yet another scratch, scrape, or ding. These paint pens precisely match your car’s color because each one is made especially for your car; you send in the make, year, model, and the manufacturer’s paint code (usually found under the hood or on the door jam) and the company sends you a custom-mixed paint pen filled with the same durable enamel automakers use. Next time you see a scratch, fixing it will be easier than touching up your mani-pedi.

$19.95 through the Herrington Catalog