The 12 Posts of Christmas:2011

8 Custom Made Gift Ideas (That You Have to Order Now)

November 8, 2011 Gifts

This entry is part 1 of 12 in the series The 12 Posts of Christmas:2011

Nothing says “I took the time to find something special just for you,” like a personalized, custom-made gift. The problem is you have to plan in advance if you want to have the gift by Christmas. That is why we are starting our annual 12 Posts of Christmas series with some wonderful custom gift ideas. [...]

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Holiday Shopping Part One – Keep It Local

November 14, 2011 Gifts

This entry is part 2 of 12 in the series The 12 Posts of Christmas:2011

You’ve made your list of gift recipients (you do have a list, don’t you?) and now you need to get some shopping done. Do you put on your jammies and fire up your laptop or do you fill up your gas tank and summon your good parking karma? For most people, holiday shopping is a [...]

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Holiday Shopping Part Two – Hello World Wide Web

November 19, 2011 Gifts

This entry is part 3 of 12 in the series The 12 Posts of Christmas:2011

In part one of our holiday shopping guide, we stayed close to home and explored what locally owned shops had to offer. Now, let’s head out to the world wide web and find the best places to shop online. Because it’s hard to beat shopping without leaving your bedroom! Here’s some of our favorites sites [...]

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Ten Gifts For Looking Good

November 25, 2011 Holiday Gifts

This entry is part 4 of 12 in the series The 12 Posts of Christmas:2011

Who wouldn’t want a gift that keeps them looking good? Today we have an eclectic mix of ten ideas for the friends and daughters in your life who like to look their best. Stunningly beautiful scarves. This scarf and other beauties are available from the Art Institute of Chicago. They make lush, rich statement pieces. [...]

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Our Top Nine Gifts for the Home

November 21, 2011 Holiday Gifts

This entry is part 5 of 12 in the series The 12 Posts of Christmas:2011

So no, we’re not advocating putting these under the tree with “To Our Wonderful Home” on the gift tag – because, duh, the house doesn’t have opposable thumbs to unwrap the box. However, we think these are great gift ideas for friends and family who like practical, usable gifts. We love the GorillaTorch – you [...]

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Ideas for Stocking Stuffers and Small Gifts

December 2, 2011 Gifts

This entry is part 6 of 12 in the series The 12 Posts of Christmas:2011

Ever had one of those awkward moments during the holidays when someone gives you a present but they weren’t on your list so you have nothing for them? Yup, we have too. That’s why this year we are combining our stocking stuffer ideas with a new category we’re calling “small gifts.” Most stocking stuffers actually [...]

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Tech Gifts for the Holidays

November 28, 2011 Holiday Gifts

This entry is part 7 of 12 in the series The 12 Posts of Christmas:2011

Ah, tech gifts. The ones many of us drool about and long to receive. That makes it an easy category for recommendations – so listen to me and run out and buy a new Macbook Pro, a Kindle Fire, a fancy new smartphone, and/or the beloved iPad for that special person on your gift list. [...]

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Gifts To Make Someone Smile

December 5, 2011 Holiday Gifts

This entry is part 8 of 12 in the series The 12 Posts of Christmas:2011

I love a gift that brings a grin to my face. Something that’s part cute, part sassy, part really good looking. Here’s a few I found that I thought were worth sharing! Music SmileHere’s a ceramic pig iPod speaker from West Elm that is seriously too cute. Holiday Decoration SmileI love non-traditional decorations, [...]

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8 Gifts Ideas for Sports Lovers

December 7, 2011 Gifts

This entry is part 9 of 12 in the series The 12 Posts of Christmas:2011

For the coach in your lifeThe Zipboard is a retractable whiteboard with tons of uses. Sports coaches will love the versions that come with court and field diagrams. Select from basketball, volleyball, lacrosse, football and hockey. $29.99 Office athleticsRelieve stress at the office with a quick game of ping pong – $39.95. [...]

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Just the Right Gift Baskets

December 9, 2011 Gifts

This entry is part 10 of 12 in the series The 12 Posts of Christmas:2011

Every Christmas Nancy creates a gift basket for her family gift exchange full of her favorite just-the-right-thing finds. The goal is to keep the cost around $50.00. This year she thought it would be fun to share some of the contents of her baskets. Margarita gift basket Shortly after we started the blog, Nancy’s family received [...]

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