tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49195238221128603152024-03-13T20:58:38.760-07:00Christmas Gift IdeasUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919523822112860315.post-75942723783954064822010-12-14T05:10:00.000-08:002010-12-14T05:10:22.229-08:00Gifts For Pregnant WomenA pregnant woman is no different from any other woman, right? Wrong! At Christmas time, if the said pregnant woman is heaviliy pregnant, especially during the winter period, she will be uncomfortable and not to talk of the potential hormones that won't quit. There are some common mistakes people make when giving gifts to pregnant women and Christmas is no exception. The most common errors are:<br />
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<ol><li><b>Who is the present for?</b> This basically means make the separation between the child in her stomach and her. If you are going to give them both a present, clearly mark it as such. The women easily get forgotten and everyone showers gifts on the unborn child. This is not a bad thing but at Christmas, if the child is not out, then the Christmas is for the Mother, right? Don't piss off a pregnant woman please.</li>
<li><b>Think Comfort</b> when choosing a gift for Christmas as she will most likely need to put her feet up at some point if she has to do a lot of work to prepare the home for the season</li>
</ol>Here are some gift ideas that spring to mind that might just be what the doctor ordered for your pregnant woman:<br />
<ul><li><b>Maternity Clothes</b> or similar will always be useful but careful with the style. Just because they are pregnant does not mean they can't be stylish</li>
</ul><ul><li><b>Comfortable shoes </b>can be a hit if you know their current shoe size. Some women's feet change when pregnant!</li>
</ul><ul><li><b>Foot Massager </b>comes in different styles,or any other form of massager will suffice.</li>
</ul><ul><li><b>Gift Baskets </b>containing food, only if you know of her dietery requirements. If you used to booze together and junk out all the time, pregnancy can change her cravings</li>
</ul><ul><li><b>Vouchers for Groceries that deliver</b> to her house, this eases the hassle of having to go out for shopping, especially for bulky items</li>
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<ul><li><b>Beauty Products: </b>pregnancy not always being the best time for most females, it is worth getting her items that make her feel beautiful</li>
</ul>These are just a few of the many ideas out there to start you off. Remember, these tips are not about getting the baby gifts but for the lady herself. <br />
<ul></ul>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919523822112860315.post-82036042235247555572010-12-04T14:10:00.000-08:002010-12-07T11:23:37.100-08:00Christmas Activities And Games for Kids<h3 align="center"><a href="http://christmass.santakid.hop.clickbank.net/"><b>PRINT OUT GAMES NOW</b></a></h3>I love kids, but entertaining them can be a constant creativity battle that completely wipes you out. Don't worry about keeping the kids occupied with these collection of printable <a href="http://christmass.santakid.hop.clickbank.net/"><b>activities and games</b></a>. This works for both entertaining and educating kids and can be use in the classroom as well as at home. As well as helping in this festive period, this can go a long way to help plan summers holidays, camping trips as well as other occassions. Just look at a brief view of what these can do for you!<br />
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</ul>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919523822112860315.post-41495291734090844642010-12-04T12:59:00.000-08:002010-12-04T13:01:40.627-08:00Christmas 2010 top perfumes Gifts for HimSome perfume ideas for <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26redirect%3Dtrue%26ref_%3Dsr_nr_n_1%26bbn%3D11056591%26qid%3D1291496308%26rnid%3D11056591%26rh%3Dn%253A3760911%252Cn%253A%252111055981%252Cn%253A11056591%252Cn%253A11056761&tag=perfumes-for-him-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957">him</a><img src="https://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=perfumes-for-him-20&l=ur2&o=1" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></b>:<br />
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<ol><li>If you have younger kids around and want to keep them entertained via online games, check out <a href="http://www.northpole.com/clubhouse/games/">northpole.com</a> and <a href="http://www.merry-christmas.com/games/">merry-christmas.com</a></li>
<li><a href="http://christmasgiftsidea.blogspot.com/p/christmas-gifts-2010.html">Video games</a> are always a hit and there is an abundance this year that can be entertaining for all members of the family</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D0%26ref_%3Dnb_sb_ss_i_0_11%26y%3D0%26field-keywords%3Dboard%2520games%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Daps%26sprefix%3Dboard%2520games&tag=christmas-gift-ideas-1-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957">Board Games</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=christmas-gift-ideas-1-20&l=ur2&o=1" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" /> like chess, scrabble and many more are still great means of entertaining all ages. These games are also available as video games and online games.</li>
<li>Christmas books can be fun! Check out some samples:</li>
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</tbody></table><li> Bingo is a classic for the older folks but can be enjoyed by all. Get prizes to make it even more fun! Stocking filler size prizes come in handy.</li>
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<li>Cook and bake together! Check out <a href="http://www.merry-christmas.com/recipes/"> these great recipes</a></li>
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<li>If all else fails, a <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D0%26ref_%3Dnb_sb_ss_c_1_6%26y%3D0%26field-keywords%3Dmovies%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Ddvd%26sprefix%3Dmovies&tag=christmas-gift-ideas-1-21&linkCode=ur2&camp=1634&creative=19450">movies</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=christmas-gift-ideas-1-21&l=ur2&o=2" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" />or <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D0%26ref_%3Dnb_sb_ss_c_1_6%26y%3D0%26field-keywords%3Dmovies%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Ddvd%26sprefix%3Dmovies&tag=christmas-gift-ideas-1-21&linkCode=ur2&camp=1634&creative=19450">TV Series</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=christmas-gift-ideas-1-21&l=ur2&o=2" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" />Marathon can hush everyone up as well as be very entertaining.</li>
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These are great ideas for staying indoors during Christmas and not killing each other :-DUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919523822112860315.post-21157498702130378712010-12-02T12:03:00.000-08:002010-12-03T02:36:21.059-08:00Top Camera ideas for 2010 Christmas GiftDigital Cameras are always a great gift idea for Christmas. If you are looking for the latest Cameras, here are a few to start with. Colored Cameras seem to be in so don't be afraid to go bright! Ideas are available for both <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FCamera-Photo-Video%2Fb%3Fie%3DUTF8%26node%3D702682011%26ref_%3Damb_link_352847582_1&tag=christmas-gift-ideas-1-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957">USA</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=christmas-gift-ideas-1-20&l=ur2&o=1" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" /></b>(non-USA can also check where shipping is available for international destinations!) and <b><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2Fgp%2Ffeature.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26ref_%3Damb_link_64355965_2%26docId%3D1000465923&tag=christmas-gift-ideas-1-21&linkCode=ur2&camp=1634&creative=19450">UK</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=christmas-gift-ideas-1-21&l=ur2&o=2" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" /></b>Residents.<br />
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<ol><li>Before bed time, put it under the duvet/blanket and it really heats up the bed before you get in</li>
<li>Using the cover makes the water stay heated for a long time and you can use it through the night</li>
<li>Travelling on a long journey in the winter? Why not take it along for those long train, car or bus rides to keep you warm?</li>
<li>It comes in different sizes so can make a great gift as stocking filler for christmas or just as a very affordable and useful gift.</li>
</ol>Here are some related gift ideas for the cold weather: <br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0011528S0?ie=UTF8&tag=christmas-gift-ideas-1-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0011528S0"><img alt="Zojirushi CD-WBC30 Micom Electric 3-Liter Water Boiler and Warmer, Champagne Gold" border="0" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/4136njUcndL._SL160_.jpg" title="Zojirushi CD-WBC30 Micom Electric 3-Liter Water Boiler and Warmer, Champagne Gold" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=christmas-gift-ideas-1-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0011528S0" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" /></td> <td><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002M76RXS?ie=UTF8&tag=christmas-gift-ideas-1-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002M76RXS"><img alt="Sunbeam Royal Nights Hejavascript:void(0)ated Blanket" border="0" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/419Qg79b5zL._SL160_.jpg" title="Sunbeam Royal Nights Heated Blanket" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=christmas-gift-ideas-1-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B002M76RXS" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" /></td> <td><br />
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<ol><li>Say you had a person that really like you and asking you on a date, would you date them because you know you will possibly get a good christmas gift? (Let's face it, valentine's day is right after christmas, so this may be a good idea if you can hang on for 2 more months, eh? :-D)<a name='more'></a></li>
<li>Following from point 1, if you knew you were in a relationship and wanted to break up with the person, would you wait until after christmas/valentine? </li>
<li>If you had a 'special friend' or 'friends with benefit', would you get them a gift if you know they will not be getting you one?</li>
<li>Would you lie about 'needing' something to get it as a gift from friends, family, etc?</li>
<li>If you got a gift you really did not like, what do you say or what is your reaction?</li>
<li>Will you buy someone a gift YOU actually liked and just hope they don't like it, if not, you will wait until later to 'borrow' it? (This happened in an episode of the simpsons where Homer got Marge a bowling ball with his name engraved on it)</li>
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What have you done for a gift or what little white lies have you told? Be honest please, for fun!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919523822112860315.post-35058017899871940372010-11-29T13:59:00.000-08:002010-11-29T14:00:45.990-08:00How to shop for gifts on a budget Only a few of us can honestly say they are lucky enough not to think of budgets when shopping. During the gift fever madness, it is easy to get carried away or emotional about gifts. <br />
<a name='more'></a>These are some tips that can help you with those tough decisions when shopping on a budget:<br />
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<ul><li>Put your pride aside: This is a problem I have seen time and time again! Pride, emotion, ego or whatever you want to call it can easily take precedence when doing anything for people. Gift giving is one of the ways this can happen. Some examples can be not being realistic and taking out loans to get gifts, thinking that the person will like you more due to the price tag of a gift, thinking that the person views the world in a similar way, not learning about the person's wants/needs and giving them a gift that YOU would actually want. The list goes on ... but do your best to realise when this is happening. To learn more about knowing the person you are shopping for, see the <a href="http://christmasgiftsidea.blogspot.com/2010/11/tips-for-giving-gifts.html"> gift tips </a> section for more ideas on how you can do this. </li>
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<ul><li>Check out eBay, Amazon or similar : Not everyone is shopping on these sites yet but if you are on a budget, eBay for example can be an absolute goldmine! There are people wanting to get rid of unwanted items at a very reduced rate. There are also 'daily deals' sections listed on these sites as well as occassional coupon codes. Word of caution: don't take unnecessary risks just because the price appears low. Follow the recommended guidelines on places like amazon and eBay for safe shopping. If you are not quite comfortable shopping on these type of sites, then ask around for charity or thrift shops around you as they may be some you are not aware of. </li>
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<ul><li>Learn a new craft or skills: Handmade gifts can be a big hit and can hold a lot of value as well being manageable on a shoe-string budget. A simple thing like cooking a good meal, especially if you do not normally cook, can be a great gift idea. Other good ideas include; getting some beads together and making a bracelet/necklace, personalizing an item of clothing, making candles, writing a love peom, etc. A note of warning: not all will appreciate a handmade gift, so do your homework :-D </li>
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<ul><li>Postpone the gift: If nothing is working out and you 'know' that things will get better in the future, there is nothing stopping you from postponing the gift! Really ...</li>
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Good luck <br />
<ul></ul>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919523822112860315.post-17809838473511945502010-11-26T12:32:00.000-08:002010-12-17T02:40:16.565-08:00Dating for a short time: Gifts for new Boyfriend or GirlfriendThe niggly question of whether to get a gift for a partner you have only being dating for a very short time can be a tough one. If your budget is limited, then this makes it even worst, you may have to get very creative. <br />
<a name='more'></a>Lets get on to what you should have in mind in making this decision:<br />
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<ul><li>you may not know the person well enough to be able to decide.</li>
<li>the gift you decide on could set the tone of the relationship in the future. For example, you start by giving a very expensive gift, don't forget there will be birthdays, valentine, easter, graduations, etc, to come. Can you keep up the pattern of expensive gifts?</li>
<li>have realistic expectations of your new partner. You may not know them enough and on the other hand, they may not know you well enough to let you know the state of their finances.</li>
<li>keep the communication route open and talk about your views on Christmas as they may be very different. </li>
</ul><br />
Check out my full article for more:<br />
<a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Gifts-For-A-New-Boyfriend">Gifts For A New Boyfriend</a><br />
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Good luck and don't forget to check out our <a href="http://christmasgiftsidea.blogspot.com/p/gifts-for-him.html">his </a>and <a href="http://christmasgiftsidea.blogspot.com/p/gifts-for-her.html"> her</a> section for more ideas.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919523822112860315.post-81779616749211720822010-11-26T12:09:00.000-08:002010-11-26T12:37:43.701-08:00Stuck in Front of a Video Game?Are you looking to get a gift for someone who is always stuck in front of a video game? Who could blame them? The gaming world gets better with great graphics, amazing virtual story-telling and much more! The easiest gift for a video game lover will be more video game related gadgets. <br />
<a name='more'></a>However, not everyone around them likes this and if you are one of those, think about about something that could get them out from the front of a tv. Some ideas include:<br />
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<b>Sports:</b> Obviously, not video game sports but something that could get them more interested in outdoor sports like soccer, baseball, etc Another interesting one is things like boxing, kung fu, etc.<br />
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<b>Make Money Online: </b>There are lots of information on this and could give them another hobby, albeit taking them from the TV screen to the computer screen but the aim is different. These are a few of the ones I have personally found useful below:<br />
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<b>Gift Cards or tickets: </b>If you are getting a gift card, then it is from a store that they have to go out to and does not deliver at home. Tickets for a sports game, movie tickets, camping tickets. <br />
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<b>Clothing: </b>Vouchers or Gift cards for clothing is another non-gaming related gift idea<br />
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Finally, it will be worth doing your research to make sure they will be happy with the gift or it will all go down the drain! Happy holidays :-)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919523822112860315.post-24728509184245162962010-11-24T14:13:00.000-08:002010-11-24T14:25:51.686-08:00How to Convince your Parents to get an Expensive Gift<table><tbody>
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</tbody></table>Let’s face it, if it’s not your Birthday or Christmas, how do you convince your parents to give you gifts that are on the high side? <br />
<a name='more'></a>If you are blessed enough to have parents that are fully loaded financially and your average gift allowance is in thousands, then this article is probably not for you anyway. Most of us on the other hands probably do not have this luxury and can frequently find yourself in a position of having to convince you parents to buy the latest gadgets for you.<br />
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Things to keep in mind before you go ahead with these tips:<br />
<ul><li>Latest gadgets come with a hefty price tag and before you know it, a new one is upgrade is released. With this comes the next issues such as, how often will you have to upgrade?</li>
</ul><ul><li>If you do have to upgrade more than once a year, is this something your parents can afford to begin with?</li>
</ul><ul><li>If you are not sure, ask your parents about their budget before getting disappointed!</li>
</ul>Now if you have established your parents can afford that amazing gift that you just have to have, here are some things you could do to convince them it is worth the investment:<br />
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<ul><li><b>Give them notification through the year: </b>this can be obvious lines like "hey, I only want one present this year" (or next year). Then when you go ask for your Christmas present, you can say "hey, you know I haven't asked for anything this year? I was saving it for Christmas!" or something along those lines. You may have to forfeit either birthday or christmas, unless your birthday's December 25th. If you have not done this, and Christmas is only a few weeks away, then you can always attempt to bargain with your next gifting period.</li>
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<ul><li><b>Educational Line: </b>Can this item you want be used at school or for learning? Say you want a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002Y27P3M?ie=UTF8&tag=eyewitness4sh-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002Y27P3M">Kindle Wireless Reading Device</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=eyewitness4sh-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B002Y27P3M" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" />, the obvious line will be "I can study my history books or learn a new language on it for only like $0.99 instead of buying a big text for like $27.99". This turns the kindle into an investment for your parents, if you buy lots of books. They can save more space, also as you won't throw books around as well as study without being forced!</li>
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<ul><li><b>Family Time: </b>So you have asked for an <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003UTUBRA?ie=UTF8&tag=christmas-gift-ideas-1-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=B003UTUBRA">Xbox 360 Console with Kinect Sensor</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=christmas-gift-ideas-1-21&l=as2&o=2&a=B003UTUBRA" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" /> or similar type console. What games are available for the whole family to play 'together'? The Kinect for example presents an opportunity for the family to dance together. Use this line as even though it is supposed to be ‘your’ gift but remember you are trying to convince a parent that you are now mature, responsible, and generous with your possessions. If they think you are going to hug it all to yourself or make you lock yourself up in the bedroom and not speak to anyone else in the house, then they may think again!</li>
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</tbody></table>Still not worked yet? Don't despair, put your eye on the price (see the pretty pictures of the gift you HAVE to have!) then pull out your biggest weapon ...<br />
<ul><li><b>Be Good:</b> Yes, you guessed it! Can you promise them something in exchange for the gift? What chores can you pick up around the house if you have been lazy with helping out? Can you do better at school? If yes to any of the following, then you have another line to use. Exchange your being a better behaved member of the society in exchange for that iPad! Remember, don't give it all away, save some for the future gift negotiations. <br />
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The bottom line is if you need to convince your parents to buy gifts, then convince them the gift pays for itself somehow while portraying yourself as mature (yea right ... bet you are a champion with throwing tantrums!). Finally, plan in advance for next year's gift. If you need to behave, start just before the gift period. Good luck using these tips and you didn't hear them here...ssshhhh. <br />
Don’t forget some insurance, either included in your current household policy or related manufacturers' warranties or you have to start from the beginning with grovelling.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919523822112860315.post-7837699108940938362010-11-23T15:28:00.001-08:002010-11-24T13:12:21.809-08:00How do you decide on a Christmas Gift for Grandparents?A lot of people receive very cool gifts from their grandparents, grand-aunties, etc and Christmas is the one type you can repay that favor. Unless you have a cool Granny, then the chances are like most grandparents, yours will always want a simple gift. <br />
<a name='more'></a>However, it needs to be something they can brag to their friends, neighbours and anyone within reach, if the opportunity does come up and not to forget a nostalgic gift that helps them remember the good old times. An idea for a simple gift is quite hard if you are fairly used to high tech gadgets. Most of the latest social media apps, mobile phones, and such gifts will likely make the older folks a bit nervous (no offence! This is my experience). Here are some finds to get you started:<br />
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<ul><ul><li><b>Mobile/Cell Phone </b></li>
</ul><ol></ol></ul><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002UBWI0C?ie=UTF8&tag=christmas-gift-ideas-1-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002UBWI0C"><img align="right" border="0" height="150" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21B%2B8fTNNhL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" width="150" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=christmas-gift-ideas-1-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B002UBWI0C" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" /><br />
A lot of grandparents I have come across have a hard time upgrading their phones. You know, just when you master the current functionalities, a new one comes out. If you are thinking that your gran(s) could use a mobile phone upgrade, then this <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Nokia-Unlocked-Phone-US-Version-Warranty/dp/B002UBWI0C?ie=UTF8&tag=christmas-gift-ideas-1-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Nokia 1661 Cell Phone</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=christmas-gift-ideas-1-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B002UBWI0C" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important;" width="1" /> (shown on the right) or similar could be just the perfect gift idea. The Nokia 1661 was one of the best finds that fulfilled the simplicity requirement. This model is predominantly available to the USA. A similar model for UK is the <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003JR8TVS?ie=UTF8&tag=eyewitness4sh-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=B003JR8TVS">Nokia 1800 Unlocked mobile phone</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=eyewitness4sh-21&l=as2&o=2&a=B003JR8TVS" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" /> shown below ...<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003JR8TVS?ie=UTF8&tag=eyewitness4sh-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=B003JR8TVS"><img align="center" border="0" height="75" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41H3tQJSckL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" title="Nokia 1800" width="75" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=eyewitness4sh-21&l=as2&o=2&a=B003JR8TVS" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" /> Don't forget to upload those classical old school ringtones to complete the package.<br />
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<ul><ul><li><b>Picture Frame</b></li>
</ul><ol></ol></ul>This spells out nostalgic in every way possible. If you intend to load this with pictures of the whole family, you don't have a lot of time until Christmas so get ... Handmade frame will go a long way but if you are not too artsy, then <a href="http://www.etsy.com/"> Etsy</a> or <a href="http://www.ebay.com/"> eBay</a> will come in handy.<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EO6QR2?ie=UTF8&tag=eyewitness4sh-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001EO6QR2"><img align="left" border="0" height="75" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41cslnNoGUL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" width="75" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=eyewitness4sh-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001EO6QR2" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" /><br />
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The digital picture frames may work too if you have it preloaded and set it up so it can rotate in the background. The pictured frame <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EO6QR2?ie=UTF8&tag=eyewitness4sh-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001EO6QR2">by Smartparts</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=eyewitness4sh-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001EO6QR2" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" /> features a real wood frame that gives it that antique look.<br />
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<ul><ul><li><b>Fishing Equipment</b></li>
</ul><ol></ol></ul>If your grand member of family likes fishing, then you are in luck, just listen out for their most complaint about what goes wrong when they go fishing, see what you can find out there to solve it. This gift idea can be built on for other grand uncles, aunties, etc. Find the hobby, find gadgets out there and there's your gift idea! Don't forget to keep it simple ;-)<br />
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<ul><ul><li><b>Perfume</b></li>
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Other similar ideas include: book club subscriptions, some jewelry, some classic music, handmade decorations, knitted clothing, etc.<br />
With these ideas, hope you can find something out there to make your Gran brag about you to everyone within earshot. Happy Holidays.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919523822112860315.post-20908922486181852952010-11-22T14:50:00.001-08:002010-11-22T15:04:13.876-08:00Tips for Giving GiftsChristmas is just around the corner, items are flying off the shelf as gifts. Black Friday luckily comes before Christmas for the Americans who can snap up great deals for christmas presents so early, talk about killing two birds with one stone. However, when it comes to giving gifts, what to get and exactly who to buy gifts for remain a mistery for some of us. Do you know what the receiver of the give actually likes and what they do not? Worst of all, have you waited until last minute to get a gift? Despair not, here are some tips you can have in mind when deciding what gift to give.<br />
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<ul><li><b>Education: </b>What does the person like?<b> </b>If you don't know the person very well, then this is a tough choice but if you do, then that's great as there will be something they have been talking about wanting for a while that you have to listen out for. If not, then ask around as someone else may have heard something in your circle. In a case where you cannot find out what the person wants, then educate yourself on the latest trends and the common gifts available for the age range, for example.</li>
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<ul><li><b>Etiquette: </b>What is an adequate gift to give for someone you don't know very well? Probably one of the worse thing that can happen when giving a gift is giving an offensive or just an inappropriate gift. The type and budget of the gift will depend on the relationship between you and the person you intend to gift. If you intend to give cash, decide on giving this creatively; like in a card, as vouchers, piggy banks for kids, etc. Does the person have a personal (diabetic, vegan) or religious affinity that prevents certain types of gifts from being given? Your favorite store may be their least favorite, so find out in terms of giving vouchers. Don't choose gifts based on your personal preference.</li>
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<ul><li><b>Business or Corporate Gifts: </b>It is important to know your company policy on gift giving, both to internal co-workers and external partners or suppliers. Some gifts may be seen as trying to buy preferential relationships for example so thread carefully in Business gifting.</li>
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<ul><li><b>Budget:</b> As the saying goes, 'not all coats are cut in equal sizes' and when it comes to how much to spend on a gift, the choice is completely personal based on how much you can afford or how much you think reasonable. There are no rules but mind you, if the gift recipient wants an expensive gift you cannot afford (kids are known to pull this request a lot!), then you can look around and pull funds from other friends/family members or kindly tell the person you cannot afford this but can contribute towards this :) </li>
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<ul><li><b>Quantity: </b>Again, depending on your relationship with the recipient of the gift, this will determine how many gifts to get. This point matters most to kids and partners.</li>
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<ul><li><b>Handmade/Personalised Gift: </b>This is the best gift idea for those who are very fussy and un-commercial. To pull this off, you will need to get your thinking hat on, research and learning of a craft will also be needed if you are not usually skilled with arts/crafts. http://www.etsy.com and eBay are gold-mines when it comes to finding hand-crafted and unique gifts. </li>
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On a final note, note that sometimes you will be at a crossroads where you cannot give a gift at the time of the occassion, it is perfectly okay to give belated gifts!<br />
Happy HolidaysUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919523822112860315.post-28675787786276009172010-11-22T14:49:00.000-08:002010-11-22T15:04:59.227-08:00Welcome to the Gifting Gifts Ideas blogFind information on gifts ideas for various friends, business colleagues/associates, family members, budgets, and many more.<br />
Join us or ask in our comments section if you have a question about finding gifts. As this time, we can only offer links of items available in USA, UK and occassionally Canada. Some items will be available for shipping to more destinations.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0