This month we have some gift ideas to make your holiday shopping easier. It’s always a struggle for me to find unique and special gifts for loved ones this time of year. I thought I’d share some of the fabulous (and relatively inexpensive) finds I’ve tracked down. And, since these lovely gifts can be purchased online, you can avoid the crowds at the mall.
- Art Nouveau Eye Pillow helps soothe those tired eyes from too much reading.
- Ice Cream Holder with Scoop is the perfect gift for the junk food junkie.
- For the stylish cook, cuter than cute aprons from Wishing Fish.
- Floral Silhouette Tray for the ultra-chic hostess.
- Agate Coasters for the sophisticate.
- Sea Urchin Bud Vases for the elegant and refined lady.
- Enviro Sax are the perfect and stylish way to go green. Your nature loving friends will thank you for helping them save the environment.
- The Jabon Suavidad Black Soap Set
makes a lovely hostess gift and the gorgeous packaging means you don’t have to wrap it.
- Acrylic Earrings for a fun and funky friend. I won’t tell if you grab a pair for yourself.
- For the bookworm who loves to cozy up in bed to read, the Thai Book Rest from Levenger is perfect. My favorite color? why, purple of course.
- This Collapsible European Market Tote is perfect for shopping at a farmer’s market or works great as a gift basket to load up with gourmet food.
- The Luxury Plush Throw from Restoration Hardware will keep those winter chills away. Throw in a pair of booties and a pillow and they’ll never leave the house!
- For the Twilight fan in your life, shop the Twilight Lexicon Cafe Press Store for t-shirts, bags and mugs. Hmmm, which will it be, Edward or Jacob?
Happy shopping and remember, if all else fails you can never go wrong with a great book!
Don’t Forget to Treat Yourself:
The Christmas Catalog is a great place to find the perfect decorations for your home and here’s a special link: Save 15% on Orders Over $75
JustFlowers.com has great holiday flowers and Christmas goodies.
Looking for gifts that are eco-friendly? Find great holiday gifts at Organic Style.
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And lastly, who can make it through the holidays without chocolate? Not me! Some of the best chocolates on earth come from the gourmet French chocolatier RICHART. Chocolate as beautiful as it tastes.
Happy Shopping!
Book Giveaway
We all know that the best way to spread a little cheer is with free books! First up, we have books 2, 3, and 4 of the young adult vampire series Vampire Kisses, next is a children’s book (ages 8-12) called My Sister the Vamipre, Switched, and last a dark fantasy novel, Crashing Paradise. Any of these books would make great gifts.
All you need to do for a chance to win one of these three is to tell me in the comments about the best gift you’ve ever received. Don’t forget to indicate which of the books you prefer. Enter by December 8, 2007.
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December 3rd, 2007 at 7:48 pm
Great giveaway.
The best gift I ever received was my engagement ring from my fiance. On Christmas Eve of 2002 my fiance proposed to me. I was all teary I and so happy. He surprised me on how he did it. I had no idea at all. We were at my family’s house and he pulled the family over and made me wait in the living room as he talked to them then I saw every one smiling and looking at me. I am like what did I do *G* They all came over to me and we just talked then 10 minutes later my man got on his knees and proposed to me. I said yes and was crying. It was the best ever and I still remember this day like it was yesterday
We are doing very well together and he makes me happy and is always there for me.
For a book I want anyone I will be happy to win. I don’t have any of them and would love to win anyone and read it. Thank you for giving us this chance to win.
Happy Holidays!
Hugssss
LindaH
December 3rd, 2007 at 8:43 pm
Crashing Paradise sounds fantastic. I’d love to be entered to win that one. My second choice would be the Vampire Kisses series which looks good too.
The best present I ever received is a stuffed animal by the name of Chilly Willy named by my father. He was my 13th birthday present and my father was low on cash and bought him at the last second from a supermarket. He’s a Coca Cola Bear. My mother also bought me a stuffed animal, an expensive one. Chilly Willy came in a supermarket bag along with his $12.99 receipt but he was given to me with so much love that he meant more to me than the expensive bear. I’m now 25 years old and still have Chilly Willy and he is and will always be my most cherished present ever.
December 3rd, 2007 at 10:05 pm
the best stuff is the itesm my youngest daughter makes mem even though i dont know what most is , til she tells me, then i think HUH but it the love she puts in hours to make something epsecailly for me
December 3rd, 2007 at 10:07 pm
oo and any of the books sounds great, my kids ages are 10 (be 11 dec 20) , 15 and 19 , but hey i always read them
December 3rd, 2007 at 10:59 pm
The best Christmas gift I ever received was the third season of Buffy on dvd and a beautiful silver cross with blue stones and small cross earrings.
Gosh, my parents made me so happy that time!
(would prefer Crashing Paradise)
December 4th, 2007 at 6:32 am
The best gift I ever received was when my daughter was born on Dec 13 1996. She is my first child and is just like me when it comes to reading. She can read a book in a day if she really enjoys it, and she is into the teen paranormals right now. I know she would love to have either of these but the Vampire Kisses series would really thrill her. Happy Holidays everyone I hope Santa brings you all what you wish for!
December 4th, 2007 at 9:12 am
Well, the best gift I ever received was my whole show girl outfit!
It was black leather and sparkly and I got a garter with it. I was so pleased with myself that I wore it all day - the neighbours got a shock!
I’d prefer the Vampire Kisses set.
December 4th, 2007 at 1:11 pm
My husband asked me to marry him on Christmas Eve, 7 years ago. That was a wonderful and unexpected Christmas gift.
All of the books sound good, but I have read good things about Vampire Kisses, so that would be my first choice.
December 4th, 2007 at 2:16 pm
I think my best Christmas gift was my first Vampire Novel, Twilight by Stephanie Meyer. I got hooked quickly. That was my best Christmas gift i have ever gotten.
I would have to go with Crashing Paradise. For i think that would be the best book for me. I haven’t heard of it, so it may be really good.
December 4th, 2007 at 3:59 pm
It may sound hokey, but the best Christmas present I ever received was a hand written recipe book from my mom. She included all my favorite dishes, and included some that belonged to my Gramma and Great Gramma. I loved it!!! Now I can share these yummy treats with my kids. I have since added new recipes to my book and have even included some that are from my husband’s family.
( Any of the books would be great but my first choice would be My Sister The Vampire #1).
December 4th, 2007 at 7:36 pm
Vampire Kisses series sounds great.
I think, without a doubt, the best gift I ever received was my set of Prismacolor pencils, from my grandpa, perhaps not the most original gift but it was something that carefully took into consideration my passions and what would best be of use to, and benefit, me. Given that I use them frequently, they’re something that have never worn off or gone out of style and are always appreciated. (Most other gifts have been inspirational, but my Prismacolors are the tools that make facilitating that inspiration possible).
December 5th, 2007 at 1:15 pm
Vampire Kisses sounds really awesome!
I think the best Gift i’ve ever gotten for christmas would have to be this red velvet jewlary box that my brother gave me.
It’s one of the few gifts that he ahs ever given to me, and it’s my favorite becasue it came from my brother. We are 9 year apart in age (he’s older) and we don’t get along very well at all. Still, I love my brother to death and I miss him like crazy because he’s in the Navy.
At the time he give me the gift, my brother was my hero. I wanted to be like him and I looked up to him.
plus It was red and velvet.. lol
Hugs,
Manduh
December 5th, 2007 at 3:34 pm
The best Christmas gift I ever received was 6 years ago when a German Shepherd puppy named Baron came into my life. He is, of course, the most loyal, beautiful, sweetest dog ever! He is all grown up now, tipping the scales at 100 lbs., but each year when the holiday season comes around I remind him how is my little Christmas puppy:)
December 6th, 2007 at 5:35 pm
I love all my gifts that I recieve each year. There are a few that really stick out in my heart. The impailing Unicorn set my niece gave me and the Coo Coo Clock that my cousin gave me and the Jem and the Holograms series that my best friend gave me. These are gifts that touched my heart for the memories that they represent.