5 Things

There’s a large population of locals who love few things more than karaoke. But there’s another group that cringes at the very thought of being trapped in a roomful of “American Idol” wannabes. The IPS 11G Karaoke Station turns any iPod into a portable karaoke machine by bridging it to a TV, meaning singers can wail away in one room while the rest of us are free to party in peace. $229, ipskaraoke.com

Moose Munch

Oprah has her favorite, and we have ours. The talk show host featured Garrett popcorn tubs on her latest “Favorite Things” episode, but for office parties, we like Harry & David’s Super Moose Munch Party Drum. With 10 varieties (including peanut butter, vanilla almond and s’mores) packed into each 3 3/4 lb. drum, there’s a flavor to satisfy every personality. Even the oddball who likes peppermint. $59.95, harryanddavid.com

Etch-It Cups

Deceptively simple and incredibly brilliant, etch-it cups are the perfect solution to the ubiquitous party question, “Which one is my cup?” Just follow three simple instructions (1. Peel 2. Etch 3. Fun) and you’ll never mistakenly drink from Rob the mailroom guy’s cup again. $8.95 for 40 cups, etch-it.com

Party Cam

When attending an over-the-top office party, one should never be without a compact video camera. Samsung’s version is also an mp3 player, webcam and voice recorder. Sure, at just under four bills, you’re paying for those extra features, but that 10-second clip of your boss making A is worth every penny. $399.95, samsung.com

The Great Outdoors

It’s Hawaii, so why not move the party outdoors? For $385 a day, we found this historic oceanfront rock house in Waimanalo. But if the business has had a bad year, or you’re simply on a limited budget, there are lots of cheaper options, not the least of which are the city’s public parks. $385, halepohaku.com; free, Honolulu.gov/parks