MORE OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS

There's a new feature in the November 2006 issue of Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine--our first-ever list of the Best of Everything. Kiplinger's editors and writers share their favorite things, from top choices in mutual funds and Web sites to air fares and chocolate.

Is that all there is? Not a chance. In this slide show, we share with you more of our picks for excellence, including wine, kitchen gadgets, retail rewards programs and even baby socks. These choices are personally signed by our staff at Kiplinger and Kiplinger.com. So from us to you, click through--and enjoy: