Last minute gift ideas
Posted on December 23, 2007 by Shanna
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Out of ideas and feeling the crunch?? Here are some fabulous gift ideas for just about anyone.
For the cook
Froggy Mezzaluna Knife and Cutting Board, by Rachel Ray and Furi, to find this item in store, check out Linens N Things. It’s a fabulous tool for the kitchen, with a super fun design.
For the Nieces and Nephews
Some fun hot toys this year are, Fisher-Price I Can Play Guitar for the 6-9 year olds, Radica UB Funkeys for the tweens, Guitar Hero for the teens, LeapFrog Click Start My First Computer for the 3-6 year old, or a gift certificate to their favorite fashion store and a shopping date for to mini fashion diva.
For the Family
How about a collection of Christmas Movies, a Christmas CD or a family board game. One of my favorite childhood games was good ‘ol Monopoly, now with a wide selection of themes, you can get a personalized edition, like the Boutique Edition for the diva, Disney Edition for the kids, Transformers Edition for the rambunctious boys or the Boston Red Sox World Series Champions Collector’s Edition for the sports fan.
For the girl in your life
A friend of mine asked me if taking his girlfriend shopping while on vacation was a good present….. OF COURSE it is. Not only are you taking her shopping and giving her full rein of what to purchase, you are physically taking her shopping. Any girl would love a supportive boyfriend to join in one of her favorite activities. If you want something more personal, take a look at her jewelry collection for some inspiration, then go find something unique yet breath taking and straight from the heart. This doesn’t have to be diamonds and 18kt gold. It can be as simple as amber earrings or a pearl necklace.
For the guy in your life
Lately remote control helicopters seem to be all the rage. I know plenty of 25-30 something males that think they are just the greatest invention. Let them be a kid again, but be sure to hide your breakables.
For the hard to buy for grandparents
Making a variety of baked goods and putting them in a Christmas tin is all they want. A great idea for grandparents, do something charitable. Purchase a goat for a family in Nepal, or a Pig in China, Farming tools in Niger, Portable Gardens in Kenya, Sheep in Ghana… you get he picture. Check out Plancanada.ca for some inspiring ideas. Or visit Kiva.org to help someone start a business to support their families.
Happy Holidays!!! Only two more sleeps till Christmas.
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Wonderful suggestions, and great job on your blog
As a small company, why not tell people to check out their small local shops? I know, bitch bitch bitch, sorry!!
I help out at mom’s kitchen store, and if more people came to us instead of stores like Linens and Things, or more small stores like us, the world would be a better place :>
Keep on posting though, I’m going to add you to my feedreader now!!!!!