Gift giving is one of the best ways to show how much you love someone. It’s a wonderful tradition during the holidays. The gift is not about how much money you spend; it’s about the thought you put behind the present. It should show that you know the person well enough to understand what he or she would want but never buy for him or herself (or hasn’t yet). Let’s dive into getting your holiday shopping done with some of the best gifts of the year. We’ll do it by personality.
Gadget Geeks
The Coby Snapp HD Digital Camcorder is very small, but has 4X digital zoom, 720p, 5MP, a 2" LCD, and 1 hour of recording time. Perfect for recording beginners.
Know someone with an iPhone that needs a new cover? The Uncommon cover is made from the MD Anderson Cancer Center Children's Art Project. The designs are beautiful.
The Coby CSMP88 Multimedia 3D Soundbar Speaker System is a sweet holiday gift that works with a TV or MP3 player.
Z-Connector has a really cool new product for smart phone users. It attaches to your phone and connects it to your jeans, purse, etc. It’s simple and effective.
The VueZone SX2500 system includes one indoor camera, one indoor motion detector camera. four mounts, gateway, AC power adapter, three foot Ethernet cable, and batteries. However, there are several other systems and packages offered by VueZone to choose from. Great gift for someone who needs to keep an eye on their pets, babysitters, business, or anything.
Soulo Mic and Application is the perfect gift for the singer in your family who has an iPad.
More great gadget gifts:
- TuneUp Utilities
- Serif CRAFT ARTIST Platinum Edition
- Hitachi LifeStudio Hard Drive
- Western Digital’s My Passport Essential
- Clingo Universal Mobile Stand Hands-Free Portable Mount
- Clingo Universal Game Wheel
- Clingo Car Phone Mount
- Clingo Universal Podium
- Acme Made The Clutch
- Acme Made Lombard Sleeve for MacBook 13 and MacBook Pro 13
- Acme Made SF Sleeve MacBook Pro 13
- Flipside Wallet
Men
Remington sent in their Touch Control Beard & Stubble Trimmer. It can trim down to 0.1 mm and up to a full beard. Nice gift for the bearded man in your life.
The Art of Manliness Manvotionals: Timeless Wisdom and Advice on Living the 7 Manly Virtues by Brett and Kate McKay is a fantastic gift for men.
Anything Other Than Naked by Glen R. Sondag is a witty and practical book for young men who need a little help with their wardrobe.
The Remington F3 Shaver is perfect for any man, unless they don’t shave.
Women
First up are some luxurious products from Athena's Heavenly Goddess. There's the Pure Romance Heart Massager , Ayate Exfoliating/Wash Cloth (which lasts a year!), Temple Balm for a stress release, Milk & Honey Face Wash, Honeycomb Soap, Sugar Cookie Shea Body Butter, and Aquasentials Cool/Warm Gel Eye Mask. Any woman would love to receive as a gift.
Remington curling iron with a great hot pink design and compact design, perfect for the busy woman in your life.
Beautiful bracelets from Bombay Fashions are absolutely stunning. Perfect gift for the woman in your life.
Travalo Travel Spray is a refillable perfume spray that you can carry with you anywhere. You simply remove the nozzle on your perfume and insert the pump stick. Pump until it's full. It's about the size of an average finger so you can just slip it into your purse for a spritz on the go.
Footzysocks slippers are very cute and comfortable. They come in a pretty box, as well as a pouch for each one so you can store them in your purse.
Vincent Longo Diamond Body Spray is magnificent. It comes in this beautiful, vintage looking perfume bottle, but it's actually powder you can spray on your shoulders for a shimmer.
Supergoop! Sunstick is an easy way to apply sunscreen to your face. It's so important to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun. It glides on easy and works great. Give the gift of healthy skin.
Coola body lotion bar, Coola hand lotion bar, and a Coola liplux stick is a great collection of pampering gifts for the stressed woman in your life.
Remington Straightini is a great gift for the girl in your life who straightens her hair. It’s small but mighty.
Kiss My Face Peace Soaps are 100% natural soaps with no parabens, no Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, no animal ingredients, no artificial fragrances, no phthalates, and no animal testing. It's even biodegradable. Sounds like a great gift for the environmentalist in your life.
More great gifts for girls:
- PureSuasion Cilea, the eyelash growth stimulator
- Exude lipsticks
- Gold Toe No Show Tab Socks
- Gold Toe Women's PowerSox
- RuMe Bags
- ISAACMIZRAHILIVE! 2-piece Buffalo Check Pajama Set
- ISAACMIZRAHILIVE! Porcelain Four-Piece Teapot, Creamer & Sugar Bowl
Book Lovers
Your Life in Comics: 100 Things to Write and Draw, created by Bill Zimmerman. Artwork by Tyler Page. This is a book that a young boy can use to create their very own comic book based on their own life.
Second is Get Out! 150 Easy Ways for Kids and Grown-ups to Get Into Nature and Build a Greener Future, by Judy Molland. The suggestions are easy to read and very helpful. This would be a great gift for parents who want to get their kids off those gadgets.
Third and final is Going Blue: a Teen Guide to Saving Our Oceans, Lakes, Rivers, and Wetlands by Cathryn Berger Kaye and Philippe Cousteau. It's loaded with facts about water and ways to help keep it safe for all.
Books by Hand Mini Book Kit from LuLu is a kit that has everything you need to create three mini books. It’s a great holiday gift for anyone creative.
Babies
Cradle Rock CDs have famous singers performing lullaby versions of their songs. Artists include Taylor Swift , Michael Jackson , Kenny Chesney , Pink Floyd , U2 , and Johnny Cash.
Sesame Street Let's Rock Elmo has drums and sings a song. Babies ages 18 months to four years old. It's bright, colorful and fun.
Kids
A Jay at Play Home Sweet Home Happy Nappers Monkey is adorable. Press the "doorbell" and the monkey makes noises. It's very soft and cuddly. The door unzips so you can take the monkey out.
Glob All Natural Paint Kits and the Glob Greeting Card Collage Kit with Seedpaper are excellent gifts for the little artist . The greeting cards are made with seeded paper so the recipient can plant it. The paints are all natural and made from fruits, flowers, vegetables, and spices.
Then there is the KooKoo Kennel Dog that barks when you squeeze his belly. It comes with a little dog too.
Whoowasit? is an interactive board game in which animals speak to you revealing clues. The object is to figure out who the thief is. It is so much fun.
Transformers are going to be huge this holiday. Playskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Bots Electronic Fire Station Prime Playset is awesome. What kid doesn't like fire stations or Transformers? Another cool toy is the Mirage Transformers KRE-O . You can build a race car or a robot. Ages 6-12.
The Furreal Baby Luv Cub Brown Bear is absolutely adorable. It makes cute noises and gives hugs when you squeeze its foot. It’s the perfect gift for kids in your life who love animals.
Baby Alive Baby's New Teeth Blonde doll has cute pigtails, little teeth, and she drinks and pees. Little kids everywhere can brush her teeth, feed her, change her diapers, and give her a bottle.
First Act FI907 Voice Rockrz Mic let's you sing along with your favorite songs with an MP3 player input. It has some cool sound effects such as robot, echo, drum roll, and cheer. It's so much fun!
The Littlest Pet Shops toys are cute and collectable. Littlest Pet Shop Sprint Pets has a lamb and bumblebee. It comes with a stroller for the bumblebee plus a baby bear and bottle. Great gift to add to a child’s existing collection or to get them started.
Monster High Dolls are adorable toys. They sent me Frankie Stein , Daughter of Frankenstein and Holt Hyde , Son of Mr. and Mrs. Hyde.
One toy that has been a huge hit for my girls (ages 9 and 12) is the YooHoo Friends. They are so adorable and fun. My oldest bought a couple on her field trip to the Boston Museum of Science and now they are both collecting them. They are cute, furry and make noises when you press their bellies. There are sugar gliders, penguins, foxes, platypuses, squirrels, pandas, owls, and more.
FIJIT Friends Willa Interactive Toy dances with you and talks with you. It looks like a lot of fun!
Hot Wheels Video Racer Micro Camera Car is the perfect gift for any kid - boy or girl ages five and older. Rides on a track, LCD screen, and camera.
Finally, there are a couple movies: Chuggington: The Chugger Championship and A Christmas Wedding Tail.
Cooks and Foodies
Sandeman Founders Reserve Collector's Tin. The artwork on the tin and the bottle is exquisite, and the wine is even better. It’s so sweet, a great gift for wine lovers or cooks.
Biscoff Cookies come inside red and green gift boxes that are adorable and make for great gifts. The cookies are absolutely delectable.
Hershey's has different kinds of chocolates for the holidays. There are Hershey Kisses, Hershey's Bells, Rolos, Hershey's Bliss, Hershey Santas, Hershey Kisses Santa Hats, and a one pound Hershey's chocolate bar. Who wouldn't love chocolate for a gift?
The Olive Tap Oil Sampler Gift Set that includes Italiano Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Tuscan Herb Olive Oil, Sicilian Lemon Balsamic Vinegar, and Aceto Baisamico di Modena. This might be a good gift for the cook in the family.
Anyone:
Screendreams has a gift for those who have everything - a MoMA DVD. It displays famous artwork with soothing music. Comes in blu-ray. They also have a Living Fireplace DVD .
From Therapedic International: the Deluxe RoyalMink Heated Blanket .It is so cozy! Automatic 10 hour shut off, super soft fabric, and preheat feature. It's amazing.
Z-Access sent me a 3D Display Frame. This is pretty cool. Great gift for new parents, collectors, anyone really! Make it even more personal by framing something for your recipient and then gifting it.
ICON Link flashlight is small and powerful. It’s a great holiday gift for anyone, or that person on your list who has everything.
Autoseal west loop stainless steel travel mug is absolutely awesome. Drop it, turn it upside down, and it never spills.
Striiv is an amazing technology that will get anyone walking more.
Gift giving is extremely rewarding. It’s an experience we should all be able to enjoy during the holidays. Buying just the right gifts for your loved ones is exciting. Use this guide to help you get your shopping done.
Nicky LaMarco - Nicky LaMarco writes articles, books and blogs. She's been published in a variety of media and has been writing since 2001.
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