Popular Gifts Ideas this Holiday Season!

The season to be merry! Amazon has many reasons for you and your readers to celebrate, including these amazing products that include best sellers and popular gift ideas.


Samsung Touch of Color T260HD 26-Inch LCD HDTV Monitor - Beautiful inside and out, the Samsung Touch Of Color Monitor is a great way to get the most out of your PC--as well as watch your favorite 1080p HDTV broadcasts. It features an embedded DTV tuner that enables you to watch digital HD broadcasts without a special receiving set. And with six image input terminals, you can connect several pieces of digital equipment to the T260HD and use them simultaneously.


Citizen Eco-Drive Men's Chronograph Canvas Watch is powered by the Eco-Drive movement, which runs continuously in any kind of natural or artificial light for a lifetime of use. Fueled by light, it never needs a battery. This watch has a stainless steel case, military green strap, and a 1 second chronograph and 12/24 hour time indicator.


14k Gold, Round, Diamond Stud Earrings - Extra 40% Off at Checkout. Simple enough for daytime wear, yet radiant with evening attire, diamond stud earrings offer sophistication and versatility all in one beautiful package. Available in 14 karat white or yellow gold


Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube - Ideal for children of all ages! Create original music from 5 different instruments (French horn, flute, piano, violin and harp) or play music from eight Mozart compositions. Large colorful buttons light up to the tempo of the music. Soft, rounded corners make it easy for a baby to hold. Batteries included.


Keurig B30 Mini Personal Single-Serve Brewing System - The new mini brewer from Keurig is perfect for coffee lovers and makes a single-serving in less than three minutes, with no messy grinding and no cleanup. The unit uses Keurig's patented K-Cups, which offer over 70 varieties of pre-measured gourmet coffee and tea from a variety of premium brands. Ten K-Cups come with the machine.


Il Divo - refreshed, reinvigorated, and ready to remind the world just what we’ve been missing. The original and most popular operatic quartet returns with its richest, most dynamic and diverse album, "The Promise".


Maxim - on sale for only $5, and is one of over a hundred magazines on sale through December 31. Find great gifts for everyone on your list, and print out personalized magazine gift cards right away.


Philips Sonicare FlexCare Rechargeable Sonic Toothbrush with Sanitizer - Your readers can get a promotional certificate good for $40 off a future Amazon.com purchase when they spend $139 on select Norelco, Sonicare, and Bliss Philips products offered by Amazon.com. Eligible products include Sonicare FlexCare power toothbrushes and Norelco arcitec shavers.


Guitar Hero World Tour Guitar Kit - Transform your music gaming into a cooperative band experience. Starting Tuesday, Dec. 2 and continuing each day for 15 consecutive days, Amazon Video Games will be featuring one new, terrific deal for your gaming pleasure, kicking off with the Guitar Hero World Tour Guitar Kit (available for multiple platforms). Quantities will be limited!


The Dark Knight on Blu-ray DVD - Available on Dec. 9, Batman and the Joker will be unleashed on Gotham—and the world—just in time for the holidays. Find The Dark Knight on DVD, Blu-ray, and special editions (plus other Batman-related products) in our Dark Knight store.

Other Great Gift Items

The 2009 Holiday Toy List features the most wanted, most wished for toys of the season. Watch the hottest Toys, Video Games, Electronics and more in action, and discover the perfect holiday gift by age or by price.

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Black Friday Deals Start Today!

Great Black Friday Deals. No Black Friday Blues.

It's that time of year again! Thanksgiving is only a few days away, which means the biggest shopping day of the year is also fast approaching. Be sure to read below and see what Amazon has to offer you and your readers this year!

Black Friday deals start today! Don't spend Black Friday 2008 jostling for bargains and parking spots. Amazon will have amazing deals to help you and your site visitors get holiday shopping done for less. Our Black Friday page (www.amazon.com/blackfriday) is the central point to find all our Black Friday deals, including the Gold Box hourly deals featured from midnight to 11pm PST and thousands of products that are on sale for a limited time only.

6 rounds. 18 deals. Ready, Set, Vote!





Amazon Customers Vote is back for 2008 and voting has already begun! Customers Vote is a special end-of-year promotion where you and your site visitors can vote for the deal you'd like to buy at an amazing discount. There will be six rounds of voting with three products in each round. Beginning Thursday, November 27, 2008 each day a new winning product will be announced, and randomly selected customers who voted in that round will receive an invitation to participate in the race to buy the winning product.

11:59:59 p.m. on Dec. 4, 2008, the day the promotion expires.

Elmo Live - Best Kids Christmas Gifts 2009

Is it live or is it Elmo Live? For the first time ever, in this truly life-like creation, Elmo really appears to be speaking as his mouth opens and closes just like a muppet. His mannerisms are right on target and his head bobbles back and forth as he speaks. Elmo waves his arms, sits and stands, and even crosses his legs while telling stories and jokes, singing songs and playing games. Children can activate the magic with a tickle or a squeeze of Elmo's foot, tummy, back or nose. Requires 6 "AA" batteries, included. Measures 12" tall.

Elmo fans will delight in Elmo Live! This latest version of everyone's favorite Sesame Street character has Elmo talking, singing, telling jokes, and a lot more. With an interactive style, Elmo Live! encourages creative play, and with his wide variety of actions, he can entertain a kids through different stages of their development, from 18 months onward.

What We Think

The Good: Talking, moving Elmo doll provides interactive fun for kids of many ages

The Bad: Speaking voice is sometimes difficult to understand

In a Nutshell: Elmo Live! has more movements and actions than ever, making for even more realistic, interactive play for children of many ages.

At a Glance
Ages: 18 months and up
Requires: 6 AA batteries, Phillips screwdriver

Shop and play awhile to discover great values.


See More Elmo Live at Amazon.com!

Best & Top Christmas Gifts for 2009

Best & Top Christmas Gifts for 2009 - Save on Christmas Presents, Stocking Stuffers, and More at Best Holiday Gift Ideas!, Best place to search for Top Christmas Gifts for 2009.




Gift Guide in Kitchen & Home - Save on Cookware, Bedding, Glassware, Small Appliances, and More. You can start browsing the Kitchen & Home Gift Guide for everyone on your list, from the master chef to the entertainer.




Gift Guide for Music - Make sure you set the mood for your get-togethers with holiday music. From now until Dec. 25, celebrate the Holidays with unbeatable deals from Amazon Music! Throughout the season, we'll be featuring deep discounts on your favorite Music, and launching unique events and promotions – all in our Gift Ideas for Music Lovers store. From Nov. 24 through Dec. 1, we'll showcase daily deals during Cyber Week; in December Amazon Music will present '12 Days of Holiday' - a gauntlet of contests, exclusive videos, and music offers that you'll only find here.





Give the Gift of Entertainment - Perfect presents on DVD and Blu-ray, boxed sets, great deals & more. And don’t forget, great gift ideas abound in our holiday store for movies & TV lovers!

Top Christmas Gifts for 2009 in Toys, Books, Electronics, & more

Best Small Digital Cameras for Christmas 2009

Olympus FE-Series cameras pack cutting-edge digital technology into slim, easy-to-use designs. It doesn't matter if you are a first-time user or an experienced digital camera owner – these cameras are easy and fun.

The ultra-slim design of the FE-Series allows you to easily take these cameras with you. Carry them in a purse or even in your pocket, and capture great pictures anywhere you go.

FE-Series cameras feature in-camera Help Guides, making digital photography simple and fun for users of all ages and skill levels. A tutorial "shooting guide" educates users on tips and then sets the camera with the touch of a button.

FE-Series cameras are packed with features and performance to let you take great pictures, but they don't carry a high price tag.

New FE-Series from Olympus:- Olympus FE360 & Olympus FE370



An affordable camera for priceless moments. FE-360 So slim you can take it anywhere. So easy to use, you won’t have to worry about a thing. And so affordable, it’s hard to believe the amazing results. It’s an ideal choice for first-time digital camera users or anyone who wants an incredible value.



Get up close and personal with 5x optical zoom. The FE-370 packs amazing photo technology -- including an impressive 5x optical zoom and Dual Image Stabilization -- into a super-slim body. Bringing you hassle-free performance and sharp image quality, all at a great price. With its sleek, metal design and portable size, the FE-370 is perfect for users on the go.

Warm It Up!

ULU draws inspiration from the resilient people of the Arctic frontier. The perfect balance of nature and necessity, ULU boots protect from the harsh elements of winter and provide unparalleled all-weather traction and comfort.



Sorel's cold weather footwear is ideal for those participating in active winter sports like snowmobiling or sledding, or for activities where maximum protection is required -- like all-season hunting or fishing, or simply going to work.



Helly Hansen provides high quality, protective technical gear for work survival and sport. We work and play in the harshest environments on the planet to learn what's needed to create the best mountain riding gear possible. We combine athlete input with environmental research, design accordingly and the result is superior gear for riders on all sides of the mountain.

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New! Sony Cameras Ultra-Slim Point & Shoot

NEW! Sony Cybershot Cameras Point and Shoot



The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700 is an ultra-slim digital camera that combines Optical SteadyShot image stabilization and Smile Shutter technology with the convenience of a portable photo album. Take your entire photo library with you and share your pictures on the dazzling, ultra bright 3.5-inch high resolution touch-screen LCD display.



The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500 digital camera features 10.1-megapixel resolution, 5x zoom, Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, and Face Detection technology, as well as the ability to record 720p high-definition video and even take a picture while recording. After shooting, you can play your videos back on the large 3.5-inch LCD touch-screen display, on your PC, or your compatible HDTV. HD videos are recorded in the MPEG4 format, which offers superb image quality in a smaller file size than comparable video formats.



The ultra-slim Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T77 digital camera features a 3.0-inch widescreen LCD touch-screen display, Optical SteadyShot image stabilization to compensate for camera shake, and Smile Shutter technology, which helps you capture a smile the moment it happens.

Great slim take-anywhere point and shoot!

Give The Gift of New Garmin nüvis 2xx series for This Holiday Season

GPS means Global Positioning System and is a great navigational tool to make travel easier. If you are traveling for the holidays, a GPS unit can help you get there the fastest and shortest way. Or, if you are hiking for an outdoor holiday, a GPS unit is a great alternative to a map.

GPS devices have a lot of different components. The essential parts are the units people carry and the series of satellites, three of which are used to locate where you are while another is used alongside them in a process called triangulation to calculate your altitude.

GPS devices come in a variety of prices. As would be expected, the more expensive models offer more features than a basic unit. The very basic GPS devices will usually have a display and controls so you can determine your latitude and longitude. Some models offer a different number of waypoints which is for terrestrial coordinates such as longitude, latitude and altitude among others.

The term waypoint is also used to describe the number of landmarks displayed on a GPS device. This feature is found on different models, but not all units. What is displayed will vary depending on the map loaded, but the more displayed is not always “merrier” as sometimes the screen can become too full and hard to read.

The higher priced GPS units will offer features such as a digital compass, or the ability to download area maps, zoom, relocate and even change maps. Some models offer features like back-lighting allowing you to read them at night without a flashlight. Some also offer a tracking system so you can go back and recall where you have already been.

Garmin is the leading manufacturer, but there are many others where you will find options for weight, control placement and battery life. Some GPS models are waterproof which is a great feature when crossing lakes if you out hiking, for instance, or if you are caught in the rain or a storm.

Looking for 3.5-inch navigators with Bluetooth connectivity? Then the Garmin 265T or the Garmin 275T may be what you're looking for. Get a wide-screen perspective with the Garmin 265WT.

Get gift giving new nüvi today!

Digital Camera for Kids Christmas Gift

Every parent wants to see their kids happy, cheerful and smiling all the time. So, they want to bring their kids happiness in every possible way. When it comes to gifting your child something, there is nothing like offering them an elegant and sleek digital camera. However, buying a digital camera for them could be extremely daunting task as you may not be aware of their personal taste and liking. At the same time, you would want to pleasantly surprise your kid with a gift and hence, would keep it a secret. This article will tell you what to keep in mind while purchasing a digital camera for gifting your child.

The Latest & Most Sought-after:

The digital camera that you are buying for your kid should be the latest trend and the most demandable one. Go for the one which is being heavily advertised and popularly talked about. This will give you child immense happiness and a sense of pride. Besides, it will make your kids really proud of the possession and will make them feel special.

Elegant Design:

Children have a knack of being excited by the looks of their possessions. So, while buying a camera ensure that it must have elegant look to impress your children. It doesn`t really matter to them if the camera has a big screen or whether it is 2 mega pixel. What matters a lot to them is whether the camera has got a smart shape, flashy colors, and funky look. Kids are not pretty amazed by gadgets that look boring or serious. Hence, you have to carry this factor in mind while buying a digital camera for your child.

Compact Size:

Children like their gadgets small, funky and compact. So you need to select a digital camera for your kid that should be small and compact in size. While you choose a camera, weigh it by your hands and see if it would be comfortable for your kid to carry or hang round their shoulder. Don`t go for large and bulky models even if they have attractive features, they will not catch the fancy of your kids.

Fun Features:

The gift to your kids might be meant for taking pictures for school projects, however, they will be using it for taking pictures of their friends and for some really fun activities. Hence, try to choose a digital camera that has maximum fun features. It may be colorful background images, sound effects or wonderful photographic effective. You can truly win the heart of your kids if you offer them a camera that best fits their interests and activities.

Easy Usability:

The digital camera you buy for your children should have easy functionality for them. They should find it easy to use their camera without much problem. For example, the `click ability` factor should be taken into consideration as it could be confusing for some kids. In short, the camera gifted by you should have simple system through which children can easily take pictures quickly and efficiently. However, children these days are much smarter and gadget geeks and they pick up really fast.

Price:

It is really understandable that you don`t want to spend a fortune on buying a digital camera for your children. Luckily, there are lots of choices available in the market and the prices of digital cameras start from as low as 30 USD to 300 USD. Hence, it really depends how much you want to spend for the gift of your kids. However, it is advisable that you should start simple and upgrade it if you notice that your kids grow out of the one you have bought for them.

Recommended Digital Camera for Kids

First glance says it all: the PowerShot E1 and you are going to get along just great. After all, you love color that dares to surprise. And nothing delights you more than style that makes you smile. The PowerShot E1 goes everyplace you go -- to parties, to the beach, far away and to fabulous times right around the corner. Every moment matters when you’ve got a camera that couldn’t be cleverer. Or cooler.

Related Digital Camera Links:

Canon A1000IS ++ Canon A2000IS ++ Canon SD990IS ++ Canon SD880IS ++ Sony T77 ++ Sony T700 ++ Nikon S60 ++ Nikon S610 ++ Nikon S710 ++ Olympus FE-370

So, consider these factors into account and buy your kids a digital camera so that they can take their favorite pictures. Who knows, they can be a talented photographer in future!

New Garmin 7xx series: Just in time for gift giving and fall scenic drives

The new Garmin nüvis are here. Some of their improved features include Text-to-Speech and Bluetooth capabilities--not to mention they all come with free real-time traffic updates from Navteq (for the life of the device). Get your new nüvi today!

If 4.3-inch navigators are for you, then you'll want to look into the nüvi 755T or nüvi 765T with a 3-D building feature and lane assist

Get a wide-screen perspective with the nüvi 265WT
Travel beyond your hometown with the nüvi 775T with added transatlantic mapping of Europe and North America

The nüvi 785T offers three free months MSN Direct and has an enhanced MSN receiver that checks the weather, gets movie listings, and compares gas prices

Check Out the New iPods

On September 9, Apple launched a host of new iPods.

First up is a refreshed nano in 8 GB and 16 GB capacities and nine new colors.* The nano now features a built-in accelerometer, so you can rotate the screen to watch videos in widescreen. The new nanos also let you shake them to switch songs.

Next up, a newly redesigned iPod touch, still in 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB capacities. New features include a built-in speaker; a contoured, polished stainless steel design; and the new Genius feature that creates a playlist of tracks in your library that go great together.

Third, the iPod classic is now available in 120 GB of storage--that's 30,000 songs or 150 hours of video. It's available in black and silver.

And finally, the second-generation iPod shuffle is available in a new bright blue, bright green, and pink.

* Find out everything there is to know about these new iPods at Amazon.com

Sexy Baby Doll Lingerie Is the Perfect Gift

Baby doll lingerie is an excellent and always appropriate gift item. As Valentine's Day approaches, many men turn their thoughts to giving their partners gifts of lingerie. Yet many men are clueless about lingerie shopping and sizes. They may also worry that their partner will be offended if the gift is too risqué, or simply uncomfortable in a tightly fitted corset or underwire bra. A babydoll is loosely fitted, making it much easier to buy the right size. It is available in a variety of styles and colours, allowing the purchaser to choose a piece that is just right for the recipient. Here is a men's guide to purchasing baby doll lingerie for your partner.

What Is a Babydoll?

A babydoll is a very short, loose fitting negligee. It is typically sleeveless, but may have very short "cap" sleeves. Within this category, there are endless variations. A babydoll may or may not cover the buttocks. It may feature defined bra cups or hang loosely. Fabric choices range from silk or satin to lace or sheer fabrics.

Understanding Sizes

Due to loose fitting nature of baby doll lingerie, it is easy to determine what size to buy. Babydolls are generally sized the same way as dresses (6, 8, 10 etc). Buy a babydoll in the same size as the dresses your partner wears.

Some baby doll lingerie is "one size fits all." It would be better to consider that one size fits most. If your partner is particularly small or large, it is best to choose baby doll lingerie in her actual size.

Plus Size Women

Many women are uncomfortable with their fuller figures, which can lead to a resistance to sexy lingerie. If your partner is hesitant about wearing anything exotic, baby doll lingerie is a great way to lead her in a new direction. Show sensitivity to her feelings by selecting a piece that provides full coverage of areas that concern her, while drawing attention to the parts of her body she (and you) loves.

On the Wild Side

If your partner is confident and enjoys wearing sexy lingerie, consider more risqué babydoll styles. A barely-there fishnet or lace babydoll is sure to spice things up. Or consider an ultra-sheer babydoll in black, red or even white. Some styles are designed to expose and highlight your partner's body rather than providing coverage.

Add Accessories

Lingerie shopping does not come easily to most men. It is best to avoid giving certain items as gifts, particularly corsets, which must be perfectly fitted. However, baby doll lingerie sizing is easy and the pieces are designed to fit loosely. Babydolls are available in numerous styles and fabric choices, making it easy to find a piece that your partner will love.

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Beer Gifts For A Beer Lover

At the risk of sounding stereotypical there is one thing that most men enjoy and can't get enough, beer. Now this isn't to suggest that the majority of males have a problem with alcohol, just that we all enjoy a nice cold brew once and a while. It might be a Belgian white, an Irish stout, or a good German ales there is something for all beer lovers. With the increased popularity in microbreweries and different types of beer, something else has grown in popularity, beer gifts. More or less anything related to beer, mugs, steins, trinkets, and of course beer itself.

A wonderful place to pick up some more trinket like beer gifts is your local Spencer's Gift's. You should have one in your local mall, stop in next time you notice it. They have a vast array of beer related gifts to tickle any beer lovers fancy. From mugs, to novelty gifts it's a great place to find items for a beer lovers office, or den. Now most beer lovers will agree the best beer gift you can give someone who loves beer is beer itself. There are so many microbreweries opening these days, it's pretty impossible that anyone has tried them all. Visit a specialty store in your area and see what specialty beers you can find for that beer lover in your life.

It's strange to say but beer is becoming almost on par with wine for variety. You can get beer in almost any flavor, and from every part of the world. While it will never be as elegant as wine, beer lovers can talk for hours about how their favorite draft is made, and always enjoy trying something new.

If you really want to find original beer gifts for that special someone take the time to search on the Internet. It's probably one of the best places to find original beer gifts, and at a fantastic price. For antique and original mugs, and glasses why not check out ebay. You might even find old advertisements and signs from a favorite beer brand. For more conventional beer gifts there are lots of retailers online that sell mugs, key chains, and the life. Again you'll never go wrong with a fine selection of ales themselves for, but these are all great ideas to get that perfect man or women who can't get enough beer for that special occasion.

By: I Henman

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Big Christmas Gift - Select HDTVs for Best Holidays

The improvement in technology has created an evolution in TV entertainment. HDTV is the recent hot topic among TV lovers. Compared to the normal TV, HDTV gives you exceptional quality picture to enjoy with your TV service.

As the signal for TV transmission moves over from analog to digital, HDTV will be a must-have appliance for every household. With digital signals used, we will get clearer pictures in higher resolution. This change from normal to HDTV is inevitable because the TV industry will implement on digital broadcasting very soon. When that happens, those who still sing analog TV will be left out.

In this changeover from analog to digital, broadcasters will use Standard Definition Television (SDTV) which provide a balance between analog and HDTV. Whatever the case is, one will definite have to turn to a HDTV set in the coming future. By having HDTV, you will be able to enjoy great entertainment. Therefore, you must be sure whether do the area you live in have the HDTV signals? You will be able to take full advantage and the potential of the HDTV if you area is covered by HDTV signals. Without this signals, you pictures could turn out distorted. This is mainly cause by the inferior signals received by your HDTV set.

To enjoy the goodness of HDTV, you don't have to burn your wallet, just set your budget based on your spending power and choose the right set for you. You would want to choose a set that suit your lifestyle and not on that will leave you broke after you purchased it. You should also pay attention the sound quality of the TV set. To enjoy the ultimate viewing pleasure, make sure you set comes with the Dolby Digital Surround Sound System. Combine with all the necessary connection components, you TV set will become your ideal home theatre.

Another important factor to watch out for the connection is between your TV and the antenna. When everything is in the right place, all you have to do is relax on your sofa and tune in to your favorite TV shows. Last but not least, you must have the HDTV program guide to keep you inform with all the amazing show available for you to enjoy.

If you've ever shopped for big screen televisions, you know there are so many choices that it can be overwhelming. You just want to enjoy your crystal-clear home theater TV viewing experience as soon as possible. Whether it's for a gift for yourself or for a loved one this holiday, a little research now will save you aggravation later. This article features the top 7 popular televisions, big screen, and HDTV options for this holiday season.

Among the most popular brands is Sharp, known for its amazing quality picture and great value. The top three Sharp TVs are: the Sharp Aquos LC46d85U, Sharp Aquos LC52D85U, and the Sharp Aquos LC52D64U. These models range in price from about $1,999 to $2,299.

Samsung is another popular brand that is known for its sharp picture and vibrant color in HD, and is featured as best in class among technology reviews. Its top three models are: the Samsung LN46a850 46" 1080p LCD HDTV, the Samsung LN52A650 52" 1080p LCD HDTV, and the Samsung LN52a850 52" LCD HDTV. These models range from about just $1,999.99 to $2,999.

Sony has been selling quality products for decades and does not disappoint with its big screen TV line, the Bravia series, with models starting at just $1,199. Customers find that the Sony Bravia KDL-52v4100 52" 1080p LCD HDTV has excellent picture quality and good sound quality without a home theater setup.

Whichever big screen television you choose, you should go with a popular name brand such as the ones featured above. These seven models are a great place to start your research in buying your own home entertainment system. Please visit our website for more tips and holiday sales on these featured televisions, big screen, plasma, and HDTV.

Christmas Gift Wrapping

If you are looking for a great way to make your gift stand out and look extra special, one of the best ways to accomplish this goal is with gift wrapping. Many people that give gifts realize that how a gift is wrapped is half the battle. You wouldn’t want to receive a gift in a paper bag no matter what the contents, so making sure your gifts look great and ready for opening is an important step in gift giving.

Professional gift wrapping

For many people that have lots of gifts to give or are horrible at gift wrapping, professional gift wrapping services are available. Many gift wrapping services have plenty of great looking gift wrap paper and accessories such as bows, trim and trinkets that can be added to a box, bag or basket. Professional gift wrapping usually costs from a couple of dollars to about $20 for high end gift wrapping paper and accessories.

Do it yourself gift wrapping

You don’t always need a professional to gift wrap your gift, you can easily find all the trim, paper and boxes that will make your gift stand out. Many people enjoy creating the perfect wrapped gift and for many people that receive a wonderful gift wrapped gifts, they usually also keep the paper and trinkets attached to it.

By: Christain Cullen

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Family Christmas Celebration Ideas

In this article read about some of the ways families across America celebrate Christmas.

Christmas tradition #1:

• Purchase music from the great English cathedrals. Gather stories about the Salisbury and Worchester Cathedral of England. As you play your music during the holidays tell your family the stories of how the great organs played in these Cathedrals and the choirs sang during the Christmas holiday celebrations

Christmas tradition #2:

• Set aside time to do some special holiday baking. Involve the entire family in the process. Package up your goodies to give to family, friends and neighbors as they visit and deliver their presents to you. Allow your children to give out the gifts of home baked goods.
• Fruitcakes, homemade chocolate chip cookies are staples of Christmas baking. Continue to create your own line of baked goods each year

Christmas tradition #3:

• As you start your baking traditions, gather your stories of the true meaning of Christmas and encourage your children to pass these stories to their children and on and on through each generation after you. All the while you are sifting; stirring, baking and preparing the gift packages tell the stories to your children and other family members.

Christmas tradition #4:

• As the season unfolds, read or purchase audio tapes of the Christmas story and the Dickens' A Christmas Carol, or any other favorite Christmas story. Decorate the house and put up the tree as your stories in the background play.
• Be an example by keeping a spirit of generosity, peacemaking and hospitality throughout the Christmas season
• Keep in mind and in your story telling the incarnation, the moment of when God became one of us to share our everyday experiences as we do, and that Christmas is the time we celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ.

Christmas tradition #5:

• Purchase a nativity scene and have this set up in a prominent place in your home
• Each time a child is born into your family, purchase another figurine to add to the scene and display these each year. Your figurines can be anything you desire to represent each new person born into your family. When in-laws are added, add a figurine to your nativity scene.

Christmas tradition #6:

• Celebrate Christmas Eve with your parents, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and so on.
• Have an open house on Christmas Day for anyone with nowhere else to go and present a gift or home made baked gift and dinner to those who may otherwise have no Christmas at all.
• You may want to organize a rotation with your neighborhood for the big open house Christmas party each year.

Christmas tradition #7:

• Dress up your kids in costumes like Mary and Joseph and go door to door, asking if they can come in to sing Christmas songs or deliver baked goods.

These are just some of the ways we can participate in the joy and hope of the Christmas season. Through our traditions we teach our children a small lesson in life of why Christ was born and how he would have us to treat one another - with love and kindness.

Source: O'Connell M. Get wrapped up in family traditions this Christmas. U.S. Catholic [serial online]. December 2000;65(4):29. Available from: MAS Ultra - School Edition, Ipswich, MA. Accessed August 12, 2008.

By: Connie Limon

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Christmas Gift Ideas For Kid

Christmas is a fun time of year, but Christmas give ideas for kids can be tough to come by if you aren't used to dealing with children. It isn't all that tough, though, if you know what you are doing. Going beyond the typical books and clothing that kids get every year; these ideas will help you get that perfect gift for the kid in your life.

The Movie Gift Basket

Get a basket or tub, pick up a liter of soda, some microwave popcorn and a gift card to a local video rental store and you have a movie gift basket! Any kid will love to get their very own movie card and all the "fixins" that are just for them. This is appropriate for a kid of any age.

Grab Bags

Get several small trinkets and one "main" gift. Put each one in its own decorated paper bag and put those bags into one large bag. Allow the child to choose one small bag at a time, discovering the treasures that are contained within each. This is a delightful surprise for the younger child, but older kids seem to like it too.

Gift Cards

Kids love to get gift cards. Depending on the age, you can get them a gift card to a toy store, the mall or get one of the major credit card gift cards so that they can spend it anywhere! They will feel just like a grown up when they go shopping and use their very own credit card to get the things that they want!

Art Sets

Purchase an art set of acrylic paints, brushes and paper, or try a different medium such as charcoal, pastels, water colors or oils. You can add in an instructional book and you have a gift that gives in so many ways. Children love to create and art allows them the gift of self expression.

Puzzles

Puzzles are a fun way for children to learn through doing. They learn logic without even realizing that it is a lesson because it is so much fun. Jigsaw puzzles are fun and you can get the mats that roll up so that the puzzle can be put away without being taken apart. Wood puzzles and brain teasers will keep kids entertained for hours as well.

Magazine Subscription

There are many great kids' magazines that are available; many are published by mainstream publications such as National Geographic and Sports Illustrated. Find out what interests the kid in your life has and get them the gift that gives all year long - a subscription to their favorite magazine.

Jewelry

Jewelry is always a hit with girls. Younger girls will love bracelets and necklaces with their names in block letters. Jewelry kits are also a big hit with girls. They can make their own jewelry and wear it.

When you are shopping for the kids in your life, don't be afraid to be creative. Have fun and steer away from the conventional. Think about the child's personality, likes and dislikes, then run with it! If all else fails, do a movie gift basket or a hot cocoa gift basket. You can't go wrong!

By: Jane Lenz

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The ghd gift box has everything for a seriously hot Christmas. Sculpt hair into luxurious curls, sleek straight or add movement and texture with the ghd IV styler. Use thermodynamics® products as a guardian angel, to lock in glossy moisture and hold any style. And when hair is perfect enough to induce jealousy, roll your heat mat into an on-trend clutch bag, with compact mirror to reflect pure radiance.

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4 Unique Christmas Gifts For Person With A Social Conscience

Christmas is coming, and we're all looking for cool Christmas gifts for our loved ones. Christmas is a special time of year, and the giving and receiving of Christmas gifts is a large part of that.

However there are many people that are aware that not everyone who lives on this planet is as fortunate as ourselves, and that whilst we all enjoy our eating, drinking and gift giving at Christmas, it is not such a fine time for everyone.

For that reason I have written a number of times about choosing Christmas gifts that take some account of this fact. Gifts that recognise that we are the lucky ones, and which give back in some small way as well as provide us with a cool gift for Christmas for one of our loved ones.

In fact the giving of socially aware Christmas gifts is itself becoming a pretty cool activity, and many people are actively looking for ways they can source Christmas gifts in a socially and environmentally responsible way.

I have therefore, scoured the web for cool Christmas gifts for the socially and environmentally aware person. Christmas gifts that can be given to someone who cares about the impact of our Christmas activities on others, and the environment.

Here's 3 suggestions for cool Christmas gifts for the socially aware person. There's lots more, check out my website.

1. Give a hand carved bone necklace. Made in Kenya, bone carving is a tradition going back centuries. It is a skill passed from family member to family member, and the result is a lovely piece of jewelry for both men and women.

Yes I did say men. These bone carved necklaces are quite masculine and would make a fine gift for a man. I would happily wear one.

2. A gourd birdhouse. Carved from gourds in Peru, these are birdhouses with a difference. Delightfully carved, some with village scenes, they are to hang around the garden to offer a home to some of our feathered friends.

Give a gift that not only helps the people of Peru who do the carving, but which enriches our lives with birdsong in our garden.

3. A hand made Dominoes game. Colorful, hand carved and sourced from Thailand, these are wonderful Dominoe sets for the enthusiast. Very cheap for a hand made product. Perfect to put on the coffee table to stimulate conversation as well as play.

4. A chocolate gift basket with a difference. Filled with organic chocolates, both milk and dark, that you would nver have heard of before. From unusual places, and some unusual products. Organic Java drops for example, or organic cocoa.

There are companies which exist to promote social and environmental responsibility in our trade. The purchase of these products helps others far less fortunate than us.

So if you, or the person for whom you are buying your gifts this year, has a social conscience, there's 4 ideas for cool Christmas gifts that are both socially and environmentally responsible. Check out my website for some other ideas.

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It's almost a custom these days to wish ‘Merry Christmas' with Christmas gifts.

It's almost a custom these days to wish ‘Merry Christmas' with Christmas gifts. The current tradition of giving gifts on Christmas came into popular practice following the Three Wise Men's (Magi) gifts to baby Jesus. Gift-giving during Christmas is primal to the age-old tradition of Christmas, and this took larger proportions slowly through the years with the rise of consumerism. Now if you come to think of it, today's Christmas is really impaired without those big boxes in colorful wrappers tied up with glistening ribbons and piled up at the foot of the Christmas evergreen, those red stockings chock-a-block with Santa's givings, those warm cards displayed on the mantle and many more sweet Christmas surprises. Evidently Christmas gifts have become integral to our Christmas holidays ! Every Christian bears the spirit of giving and sharing on Christmas. So what are you planning to gift your dear ones this Christmas ? Here are some Christmas gift ideas for you to check out:

Christmas gifts can be anything from some pretty flowers to a chic jewelry. So then, you can never fall short of ideas when it comes to Christmas gifts. Flowers are wonderful gifts for all occasions. And they can brighten up days on Christmas too !

Christmas gift baskets are wonderful ideas for Christmas presents as well. You can make one yourself or buy one for your friends, siblings or sweetheart anytime. A gift basket stuffed with cookies, chocolates and other little surprises would surely make the difference to your loved ones' days !
Gift certificates for Christmas won't be bad ideas either. So send all your wishes and good cheer in a piece of envelope and fly them to your dear ones on Christmas.

Christmas decorations can be good Christmas gifts too. A box of Christmas ornaments would instantly set the sparkles in the hearts of the receivers on the holidays.

How about some stunning necklace, pendant or earrings for the women folk this Christmas ? For all their proverbial craving for "all that shines", they would simply slobber over these well-chosen Christmas gifts of yours !

Wines and cigars as Christmas gifts are bound to strike the right chord for the men folk. These would sweep them off their feet and you can't help spot that glint in their eyes once they get the sleek wine bottle or the splendid cigar-case as Christmas presents.

Candle-stands, photo-frames, doormats, wall hangings, nice paintings, flower vases, garden accents, personalized plaques—all these could just be your choice for this Christmas season. What's unique with these is that these are good gift ideas for your boss, colleagues, teacher, Reverend, neighbors and other acquaintances too. Home decors always make cool Christmas gifts. If you want to sebd free Christmas ecards you can check out some free card sites like 123greetings.com

DVDs, music CDs, music accessories, audio books and musical instruments would be perfect Christmas gifts for your music lover buddies. So why not drop them these surprise gifts this holiday ?

Sports goods for sports nuts, electronic gadgets for the gizmo buffs, or may be some fitness equipment for the health freaks—choose your Christmas gifts wisely and well in advance to avoid the rush of the Christmas shopping season.
Cool Christmas toys—mini Santa, reindeer sledges, little elves, musical trees, Christmas story books, puzzles, Christmas games, pretty dolls, macho trains and cars—are all peachy Christmas gift ideas for the kiddos that are waiting to be picked !

Christmas lights and lamps are yet some more glowing ideas for Christmas gifts. And these are all the rage during this season too.

Author: Sean Carter
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Christmas Gift Top Tips

Christmas gifts are one of the key attractions of Christmas. As a parent, Christmas may be a giving you a headache because you need to know what is the most popular Christmas gifts are for kids. Christmas Gifts are quite a difficult thing to choose.

Christmas gifts are more about the sentiment than the price tag. Christmas gifts are not hard to find, since during the holiday seasons, there are lots of options for you. I would have to agree that homemade christmas gifts are a great idea and friends and family absolutely love them.

Make sure your homemade Christmas gifts are practical. It doesn't have to be expensive and it doesn't have to be huge as long as this year's Christmas gifts are right on target. Personal Christmas gifts are becoming more and more popular each year. These Christmas gifts are great for the holidays and stuffing the stockings.

Wines and cigars as Christmas gifts are bound to strike the right chord for the men folk. To make your loved ones feel special Christmas gifts are ideal.

When it comes to Christmas gifts, many parents have no idea what the most popular Christmas gifts are for that year. But Christmas gifts are reciprocal; one cannot under-buy, one cannot be outdone. Most Christmas gifts are physical objects, capable of being wrapped and set under the tree.

Children's Christmas gifts are probably the most exciting type of presents to shop for during the festive period, and are often the most affordable, too. Christmas gifts are a gesture of showing our love and concern for those who are special.

In most of the world, Christmas gifts are given at night on Christmas Eve, or in the morning on Christmas Day. Most exchange Christmas gifts and decorate their homes with holly, mistletoe, and Christmas trees, under which the Christmas gifts are stored. In fact, inexpensive handmade Christmas gifts are often the most cherished items under the tree. For most of the world, Christmas gifts are given at night on Christmas Eve (24 December) or alternatively in the morning on Christmas Day.

The best christmas gifts are always the unusual and different rather than the socks from Aunt Jessica or the tie from a sister Sue. Hand-made Christmas gifts are a fantastic idea and will make a lasting impression on the recipient for years to come.

Before you go out and buy some baby Christmas gifts, first realize for whom those baby Christmas gifts are really for: the parents. Christmas gifts are meant to be reminders of the gifts of the wisemen to the infant Jesus. Christmas gifts are usually wrapped beautifully in bright paper, sometimes with ribbons and bows and other adornments.

Christmas gifts are the most popular Christmas purchase, most adults have to buy Christmas gifts for lots of family members and close friends. A few good ideas for last minute Christmas gifts are ornaments, plants, wine baskets, hot chocolate or coffee baskets, coffee mugs, and many other ideas. Alternative Christmas gifts are a meaningful way to give a gift that keeps on giving.

Unique Christmas gifts are available for all budgets; just because a gift is individual does not mean that it has to be expensive. Christmas gifts are always great but there's just something delightfully extra about receiving a gift for no particular reason. So once again I am reminded that the best Christmas gifts are not the ones you buy in the store. Skip the Boring Christmas Gifts this Year Christmas gifts are often bought last-minute and not a lot of thought is put into them. Favorite Christmas gifts are typically the most unlikely.

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13 Ways to Simplify Your Christmas

Did last year’s Christmas season turn into a big blur? Don’t let it happen to you again this year. Before your “to do” list gets too big, take a step back to decide what this holiday really means to you and how you want to spend it. Then, put the magic back in Christmas and celebrate Christ’s birth at the same time with these simple ideas:

1. Slow down. Don’t be in such a hurry to get from point A to point B. Take the time to enjoy the magic of the season.

2. Read the story of Christ’s birth. Take time out to remember what the holiday is really about. Read the story of Christ’s birth and explain its meaning to your children, grandchildren, and/or friends.

3. Bake a birthday cake. Help your children make a cake, decorate it, and then on December 24, sing “Happy Birthday” to Jesus Christ.

4. Make a gift. Instead of purchasing an expensive gift that you can’t afford, make your gift recipient’s favorite thing.

5. Stay home. Make arrangements to visit friends and family the day before or after the holiday, so that you can spend Christmas day at home, with your loved ones.

6. Play games. What games do you remember playing as a child? Are there any games that an entire group of people can play together? Make time to be a kid again.

7. Light watch. Is there an area in your town that goes all out with outside Christmas decorations? Nothing brings more cheer to the holiday than watching the faces of young children “oh and ah” at the beauty of the lights.

8. Christmas carol. Take your family and friends Christmas caroling. You could even bring along a tin can and get donations for your local charity.

9. Donate your time. Take a day, out of the holiday season, to give back to the community. Volunteer in an old folks home—some don’t have family visiting for the holidays. Serve the homeless a hot meal. Hold a drug-addicted baby at your local hospital.

10. Delegate tasks. Don’t take on the responsibility of making everything work and look perfect. After making your “to do” list, break it up between family members according to age, maturity, and physical ability to get the task done.

11. Request kitchen help. Sure, it’s your home. But it’s your family attending the celebration. Ask them to lend a hand cleaning up after the festivities are over. If you can’t get yourself to ask for help, leave the mess for the following day and hire a maid to come in for a day.

12. Pot luck the meal. Just because the dinner is taking place in your home doesn’t mean you have to foot the bill or make all the dishes. Ask each visitor to bring a dish, and don’t be afraid to specify what you would like each guest to bring.

13. Prepare meals ahead of time. Prepare one dish a day and freeze or refrigerate that meal. Reheated food really isn’t that bad and you’ll have more time to mingle and laugh with your guests, instead of missing out on all the fun.

Just remember: Creating memories is a priceless gift. Memories will last a lifetime; things only a short-period of time. What’s important is the time you share with those you love—for you never know what tomorrow holds.

Author: Alyice Edrich

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About a 3 months ago on a Sunday, my girlfriend Lisa decided she was going to quit smoking after a hard Saturday night of partying (with all the attendant drinking and smoking) and I decided I would try to be the good boyfriend and help her out. So off I went, down to the pharmacy and looked over the shelves of smoking stuff and finally decided that the gum looked like a pretty good way to go. I bought a box (took all the cash I had) and carted it home. She tried it for about a week and even though it was tough she said she didn't have a cigarette for the whole week.

Well the next Sunday I had a hangover and had cottonmouth to go with it so I went knocking around the house looking for a piece of gum and didn't find any regular gum so I thought `what the heck, this stuff can't taste that bad' and started chomping on a piece of the Nicorette gum. What a jolt! I suddenly felt like really awake and my headache sorta went by the way. I thought `wow, this stuff is pretty cool' and popped another one immediately. My headache was pretty much gone. I mean how awesome is that?

But now a couple of months later, I'm having a problem. I've never smoked a single ciggie but I gotta admit I think I'm hooked on this gum. It sorta sucks because I find that I'm like a closet chewer. I chew about ten a day (ok maybe a little more but certainly not 20 or anything like that) and I find myself putting the Nicorette into a Chiclets box so no one knows my little secret.

Well, the other day Jody (at work) saw me pop one in my mouth and asked if she could have one. I just sorta stood there stuttering like Porky Pig while my mind was racing trying to think of a reason I couldn't share a lousy piece of gum with her when, in a flash of brilliance, I decided just to drop them on the floor like it was an accident or something. I muttered some kind of lame apology while scooping them up and dumping them in the waste basket like they were contaminated (of course I went back later and picked them out.) Jody just sorta huffed off and now she gives me the eye, like I'm either really cheap or a total wack-a-doodle, every time I pass by her cubicle. I think Bob (my boss) saw me picking the gum out of the trash and who knows what he's thinking. He just shakes his head every time he sees me now.

Early one morning last week, my dog Tobie went sniffin around my trousers that were laying on the floor and ate a whole handful of them. He was so wired up that he just ran right through the screen door and I had to chase him all around the neighborhood until I finally cornered him behind the dumpsters at Dunkin Donuts. A crowd of early morning coffee drinkers started gathering around and were offering me advice and I think a couple of them were placing bets on whether or not Tobie had the moves. You should have seen the crazed (yet ecstatic) gleam in his eyes---man oh man, I hope he doesn't get a real hankering for them. It made me totally late for work and Bob (my boss) was like acting mad and being a real jerk to me all day long. I'll probably get fired if I don't shape up.

Anyway, things are really spiraling out of control. I spend lots of money on this gum and what's even more bizarre is that I'm almost positive that my girlfriend Lisa is sneaking ciggies on the side again. On the nights when she comes over and we're watching an episode of Lost or something and drinkin a few brews, she always disappears for about 5 minutes and then swigs some Listerine before coming back. While she's gone (doing whatever!) I always run to my stash and pop down a couple of Nicorettes and start chewing like a madman constantly looking at my watch (I give myself exactly 4 minutes) and then go running back to the couch and act like nothin's up. It's really whacked! Neither of us can look each other in the eye for the next hour.

Last night when Lisa got up off the couch (I figured for a ciggie), I went truckin into the bedroom for a little chew when suddenly, at about the 3 minute mark, she comes into the room all bubbly and stuff and decides to heck with TV, it's time for some real fun. Well, I'm not one to argue with that I can tell you, but I had to swallow (yes swallow!) the darned gum. About an hour later, I stumbled like a real palooka into the can and blew chow. This can't go on---my life is starting to feel like a train wreck. I keep telling myself I can quit at any time and that what I'm feeling aren't really cravings but I'm not so sure any more.

I'm still gonna give it 5 stars (because at least Lisa is down to just a few stolen puffs here and there) but I swear, I'm thinking of taking UP smoking just to kick the gum habit. Besides, I think Tobie is still sneaking around at night stealing some out of my pants pocket---he won't look me in the eye either!

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Quite easy to use: chew until it burns and "park" it between your gums and cheek. Each piece is individually wrapped. I used to carry three pieces on me a day and use one piece about every eight hours (sure, towards the end most of the nicotine was gone but never underestimate the placebo effect, eh?).

Only bad thing is you can't drink anything while the gum's in your mouth because it'll erode the nicotine. Although you can take the gum out of your mouth (the plastic container also doubles as storage- just remember to peel off all the bits of tin foil that may touch the gum).

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Perfect Gift Ideas

With the changing times lifestyle started changing. Life has become a lot more busy and hectic. To suit the remodeling lifestyle new trends set in. Everything is now being readily served in a platter. Be it your transport, housing, food or clothing, everything has now drastically changed. Why would gifting be any far behind?

These changing trends, have given rise to growing demands. And where there is such high demand, supply would sure earn huge profits. Gifting is one of these high potential markets which continue to grow. Today in this busy scheduled lifestyle it is hard to find time to make those personalized gifts. Therefore articles available in the market are the only things that you can give away in the name of gifts. And this is no sad affair either because the person receiving the gift himself would not have the time to return a personalized gift. Thus the whole purchase an article and gift it is a very much accepted affair.

Now it’s wrong if you think the new trend does not take any effort. This time the effort goes in hunting for the article that most appropriately shows that you care. Gifts could be personal or corporate. Personal gifts are for people and for their special occasions and Corporate gifts are given to the employees, business partners and to media people during press conferences. The easiest way for personal gifts is to know the person’s likes and dislikes and gift them something that they most wanted. Be it any gift, a personal touch to it will do wonders. So whenever you gift anything to your dear ones, a card with two lines personally written for the person will undoubtedly make your gift a special one. Personal gifts also depend upon occasion, person and budget accordingly. The common gifts for occasions like marriage range from household utilities, ornaments, gift vouchers, dinner passes etc. For occasions like graduation gifts in the vein of electronic gadgets like phones, mp3 players, laptops or an adventure trip sponsorship suit well. According to the person the gifts are varied like a person into music could be gifted with music lesson classes or an instrument of his interest. A gadget freak could be gifted with the latest devices available. A person interest in food could be given passes to restaurants and clubs or pubs.

For parents, it is best if you gift them things that they always wanted, but compromised upon. For e.g. book a trip to some place where they wanted to go.

There are common corporate gifts for the media like pens and notepads or company promoting souvenir like t-shirts, accessories etc. Employees could be gifted chocolates, gift vouchers or bonus. Business associates could be gifted with exclusive watches, cigars, etc. There are many websites like naaptol.com which provide details of the different retail online and offline sellers through which you can send gifts online to your beloved.

Budget plays an important role in quality or quantity of the gift. With a small budget a utility gift could be a better option like gifting a set of headphones for a friend and with a higher budget lifestyle gifts like paintings and sculptors could feature.

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How To Stay Safe When Shopping Online For Christmas Gifts

Increasingly we're buying as many of our Christmas gifts online as possible. This makes perfect sense of course because it saves the hassles of busy shops, carrying armfulls of presents, the difficulties of comparing prices and so on.

However this is the last time of year you want to have any problems with your credit card details getting "borrowed" or your gifts not getting to you in time so in this article we're going to take a look at a few ways in which you can ensure you stay safe online while shopping this Christmas.

1) Use Secure Websites

Telling whether an order page is reasonably easy. In Internet Explorer look for a small yellow padlock image showing at the bottom of your browser. If you can see it then the page you are on is safe. Really only yhr order form needs this level of encryption so don't worry if it's absent from a page that displays potential gifts you're interested in, but when it comes to entering your personal details, make sure the padlock is on display or go elsewhere.

2) Check Delivery Times

Different sites offer difderent delivery times. Many won't guarantee delivery before Christmas if you order a few weeks before whike others will allow Christmas ording right up until the last date for posting before Christmas so double-checl the fine print before making an order if you're ordering late in the season.

3) Get Started Early

One of the biggest stresses in Christmas gift shopping is leaving it all till the last minute. I generally have mine finished before the end of November because so many retailers - both online and off - either sell out of key lines long before Christmas, or are so overun with orders that mistakes do happen from time to time.

Therefore, consider getting started early, even if you put some of the Christmas gifts on a credit card initially and pay them off during November and December.

4) Know Your Budget

It's easy to get sucked into spending more than you can afford and of course one of the real benefits of shopping online is being able to compare prices but set a budget on a per person basis *before* you go looking so that you don't end up getting 5 different things for the same person by mistake. When you select something, knock that value off their "budget" and carry on.

5) Use Your Favourites

It's easy to get lost online when you're trawling the search engines looking for ideal Christmas gifts. So set up a folder in your Favourites section of your internet browser and use that to save individual pages and sites that look of interest.

You can even change the description from the default to something that will mean more to you in a week or two. For example change "Best Christmas Gifts" to "Idea for John's Christmas gift" or similar.

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By: Richard Adams

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Perfect Christmas Gift Ideas 2009 For Him

It’s holiday time again and what should you get for him? He has everything, so what else could there possibly be? Don’t give up yet because there are plenty of unique ideas for the man who’s difficult to shop for.

Gift Idea For Him #1: Naming a Star in His Honor

If the man in your life is also a star in your eyes, let him know with the perfect Christmas gift idea. There are many online novelty stores, which offer star naming kits. For a set price, you can have a star named after the man in your life. The complete kits come with a certificate, a map so that he can locate his special star and other information about star naming and astronomy. You can also select a date in which the star was officially named. Maybe it’s an Anniversary or Birthday. Perhaps, it’s in honor of Christmas. The star naming service will imprint any date that you choose on the certificate. Many of the stores offer custom framing, or you can find a frame at a local department store. If he’s into astronomy, of just to let him know that you think he’s a star, this is a great gift. In addition, it’s unlikely that most people would already have a star named after them so this would be very original.

Gift Idea For Him #2: A Watch

If you want to let him know that you love it timeless, buy him a watch. It’s practical, thoughtful and carries a wonderful meaning. Slip a note inside the watch box, which reads "Time flies when I’m with you." Gold watches are nice and they don’t always have to be expensive. Shop around at some of the online stores and browse their huge selection of watches.

Gift Idea For Him #3: Tools

If the gentleman in your life is also the home’s handyman, consider a toolkit. There are some terrific kits, which contain hundreds of items, which are available and make wonderful Christmas gift ideas. When searching for the perfect toolkit, keep in mind what he likes to do. If he prefers to build things, look for a kit with the tools necessary for building. If he likes to repair, look for a kit with a lot of fix-it tools and spare gadgets. You know what they say - busy hands are happy hands.

Gift Idea For Him #4: Unique Sports Items

If your guy is a sports nut, consider the ultimate unique gift. Log on to his favorite team’s website and read about any construction or new projects being built for use by the team. Many times, during construction of a new facility or building, the teams will sell customized bricks to help with financing of the project. You could purchase a brick used for construction, have it engraved with his name and present a certificate to let him know that he will forever be a part of his favorite sports team. If his favorite team is building a new stadium or other brick structure, the brick would be used and forever remain as part of the facility. Talk about a homerun, this will be it! A better Christmas gift idea, for a sports fan, would be difficult to find. If he’s a race fan, check out the Auto Racing Hall of Fame & Museum in North Carolina, where you can purchase actual race-used tires from some of NASCAR’s top drivers for less than $100.00, which includes the Certificate of Authenticity.

Gift Idea For Him #5: A Gift Card

If you’ve looked all around and still can’t find the perfect gift, consider a gift card. For the man that is truly impossible to shop for, let him do the shopping for himself. Gift cards are great because they give the recipient an opportunity to buy anything in the store, as determined by the value of the gift card, without spending a dime.

By: Rosie Fletcher
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Perfect Christmas Gift Ideas 2009 For Her

How can you shop for a woman who already owns everything she wants? It’s not as difficult as you may think because there’s always a unique approach at buying for the woman who seemingly has a closet full of clothes or a box full of jewelry. Besides, there’s always room for one more outfit or piece of jewelry.

Gift Idea For Her #1: Diamonds

Diamonds are timeless and always in style. The most commonly found are white diamonds, but what about a blue, cognac or black diamond? These are becoming more readily available and are quite stunning. They are certainly not something that you see at the local jewelry store without seeing a huge price tag to match. If you’re looking for a nice selection of jewelry for Christmas gift ideas, at an affordable price, browse around the internet and compare prices.

Gift Idea For Her #2: Snuggly Pajamas

Being that Christmas falls in winter, it’s always nice to have a pair of snuggly pajamas for those chilly evenings. Fleece pants come in a variety of adorable designs and, matched with a cotton t-shirt, are perfectly comfortable for an evening at home and make wonderful Christmas gift ideas.

Gift Idea For Her #3: Naming a Star in Her Honor

If she is the star in your life, let her know by naming a star in her honor. There are quite a few novelty stores online, which offer star naming services. For a set price, you can name a star, give it a dedication date and present it as a gift to the special lady in your life. Along with a star information kit, the buyer receives a certificate suitable for framing and a map to indicate the location of the star. The specialty store usually offers a framing package, but you can save some big bucks if you buy a nice frame at a local store and frame it yourself. It’s almost certain that she doesn’t already have her own star, so this will be a truly unique Christmas gift idea.

Gift Idea For Her #4: Foot Massager

How many times does she say how nice it would be to sit down? What if, while she was sitting, she could get a foot massage? There are plenty of foot massagers, especially near the holidays, that are made available for sale. Some have water to give a spa-like treatment while others allow you to slip your foot inside just as you would a slipper. Either would make a nice gift for the woman who’s on her feet all day.

Gift Idea For Her #5: Personalized Birthstone Ring

Personalization is always a nice Christmas gift idea. Consider a personalized birthstone ring or a ring which includes the birthstones of the special people in her life. An initial pin is also a great way to go and a classic addition to a turtleneck sweater, as well.

Gift Idea For Her #6: A Gift Certificate

If all else fails, consider a gift certificate or gift card for use at her favorite store. This option is terrific for the woman who is truly impossible to shop for because, this way, she can do the shopping for herself. When selecting a store, make sure it’s one that she frequents so that you know it’s a favorite. A box of her favorite chocolates, or other candy, would also make a thoughtful touch.

By: Rosie Fletcher
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