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With 3 weeks left to Christmas and you are still not ready, what could be done? If the prospect of going to stores, choose among the myriads of products, stand in line, gift wrap, go to the post office, stand in line again is too much for you, then shopping on line is the only choice left.
I’ve compiled a very general, but hopefully helpful list of gifts to choose. How do you like this scenario: find your gifts, submit a credit card just once, everything is gift-wrapped and mailed to the designated address? I think it could be done with www.Amazon.com (aff), because they carry many of the desired items, they gift wrap (if possible) and ship. Let’s start.
Get a piece of paper, or open an electronic file (whatever you prefer), divide the page vertically in 2 columns and on the left side of it list all the people for who you intend to get a gift. On the right side, across from the name, write the item you think you’ll buy for that person or place a question mark. If you think, that all three of your nieces should get identical sweaters, it’s fine, really, write it down for now. (As long as you know them well enough to even entertain such a thought). When you scroll down on my list, you might get some more ideas. Try to visualize a person, when you think of the gift associated with the name and start making your choices.
Books: bestsellers or hobby related - your choice.
Music: modern or classical for you to choose.
Jewelry: buy it from a store, where you may look and touch, unless you know exactly what you need.
Food
Bentley’s Tea in a wood grain tea chest - $21.43
Very classy presentation. Contains 60 packets of black (regular and flavored) and green tea.
I’ve been buying for myself and gifting it for the last couple of years. Bentley’s Tea
Now, add some Hershey’s dark chocolate product, done. Hershey’s Chocolate
Beauty Products
I do not recommend any perfume, because it’s a very personal choice.
Revitalash Eyelash Conditioner may appeal to many, who strive to have long and thick eyelashes. $139.00 and it works. Read the reviews, too. Revitalash Eyelash Conditioner
Clothes for women:
Cashmere sweater. For any woman in your life. Try not to choose anything with prominent Christmas or Halloween ornaments, because it limits the use.
Women’s Cashmere Sweaters
Read the comments and then choose a style and a color. Don’t forget to indicate a size.
Pashmina-Cashmere Shawl. It’s great for keeping a woman worm, and to complete an outfit, too. $23.99 Pashmina Shawls
Pashmina-Silk Paisley Self-design Shawl / Wrap / Stole - 36 Colors, $15.90-$23.99
Pashmina Silk Shawls
Scarves. The choices are abundant. The prices vary. Scarf
Electronics:
Amazon’s new Wireless Reading Device: Kindle $399.00, and out of stock as of now.
Amazon Book Reader: Kindle
If you can’t get an iPhone, get something useful to compliment it:
The Book “How to do everything with your iPhone” is new from www.lifehacker.com guys - $16.49. How to…iPhone Book
Panini Maker
Have your sandwich grilled to perfection with you choice of the panini maker. Panini Maker
Add a book full of recipes, and you have you gift ready to go. Panini Recipes Book
Toaster-Microwave Combo
SHARP R-55TS Warm & Toasty Toaster and Microwave Combo $124.88 Toaster-Microwave Combo
It’ll fit into a rental unit’s kitchen better, then 2 separate items.
Toaster-Oven by Black & Decker $35.93
Toaster-Oven
And more to choose from here:
More choices for toaster-oven
More cooking items:
Dutch oven. (Keep in mind, it may be heavy for some women). Many models, and “101 things to do with a Dutch Oven” book here:
Dutch Ovens and Cookbooks
Coffee Maker. Many choices here: Coffee Maker
and Espresso Machines here: Espresso Machine
Some books on this subject:
Books on Espresso Cooking
Now, add some coffee (beans or ground) and the gift is ready.
Cookbooks:
Julia Child. “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” $21.45 (Not available for delivery before Christmas).)
Julia Child. “Mastering French Cooking”
Jacques Pepin Kitchen: “Cooking with Claudine”. (Available from other sellers, but other Pepin’s books are in stock). Nice and easy to follow recipes. French Cuisine.
Jacques Pepin. “Cooking with Claudine”
Barefoot Contessa cookbooks:
Barefoot Contessa
For Men:
Cashmere Sweater $59.99.
Read the reviews. Order a size larger, it runs small. Black and charcoal gray are usually the most favored colors. Men’s V Neck Cashmere Sweater
Lee Jeans Men’s Comfort Braided Belt $17.99
Men’s Lee Jeans Comfort Stretch Braided Belt
Lee Men’s Reversible Belt with Silver Buckle - $15.99 Men’s Lee Reversible Silver Buckle Belt
Check hobby items for fishing, hunting, hiking, golf, etc.
Table or Electronic Games is a good choice good for many families.
Consider ordering tickets to the sporting events, musicals and theater performances.
For Children: Books and Educational Games, Toys.
For Home:
Flannel Sheets Set (if you know the size):
Flannel Sheets Set
Think about a www.netflix.com membership for a specified amount of time.
To see more gift choices check my previous post here: Unique Gifts/
Good Luck!
December 3rd, 2007 at 12:29 pm
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December 3rd, 2007 at 2:13 pm
Great suggestions. I am personally not too fond of getting “everyday” clothes as a gift (question of taste) but comfortable gloves, a scarf, pyjamas or slippers are always appreciated.
December 6th, 2007 at 5:17 pm
I love this article. You’re right, most woman would enjoy getting a pashmina or a cashmere sweater. I had also never heard of the Kindle before. What a great gift idea. Thank you!