Added the beloved day of November 14, 2008

While making our gift lists and delighting them twice, we found another cool and bejeweling gift that just smacks of whimsy. The colorful Play and Freeze Ice Cream Balls are a cutefully clever twist on the standard, fuss-free ice cream makers. They come in nine colors and two sizes, quart or pint. You also can buy Play and Freeze Fountain Flavors to help in your icy sweet creations. And, we must note, although they are fantastic gifts for kids, we must admit... um... we adore them even more as cocktail shakers. What a fabulous way to color code your frozen margaritas! Below is the ditty from Amazon:

"With the unique Play and Freeze Ice Cream Maker, you can make ice cream while on camping trips, at picnics, barbecues, and many other places. You don't need electricity to make great tasting ice cream, but rather just add ice and rock salt in one end and ice cream mix in the other end. Then, have a ball as you shake it, pass it, or roll it around for 10 to 15 minutes. The ice cream mix can be as simple as cream, sugar, and vanilla or you can try a more adventurous flavor from the included recipe list or make up your own concoction. Made of durable polycarbonate, the Ice Cream Ball is lightweight, portable, and easy to clean."

- Buy the Play and Freeze Ice Cream Maker (The Ice Cream Ball)