Early Christmas Shopping Ideas

Believe it or not, the fall season is already upon us, and that means it might not be too early to start planning your holiday season. Of course, every year you hear that it’s time to start planning Christmas, and it seems as if it’s far too early to do so. But, if you’re like most people, every year you then proceed to wait too long to start planning Christmas! It’s strange, but because things are always busy during the holidays, you really can benefit from getting as much shopping as possible done as early as you can. On the plus side, starting early can also result in your finding better gifts for people, as you will have more time to consider what to buy.

As you start to consider your Christmas shopping list, chances are you will come around to that one person, or group of people on your list for whom shopping is always difficult. Maybe this person seems to have everything, or maybe he or she is simply difficult to shop for. Whatever the case, if you give it some thought early on, you can likely come up with the perfect gift. Here are a few general concepts to consider in these situations.

      • Food & Drink – One good tip to remember when you’re shopping for that difficult someone is that even if someone seems to have all kinds of material goods, he or she can always use consumable products! Do some shopping at M&S for a few nice bottles of wine, or even a nice Christmas hamper full of treats, and you may find something that can be enjoyed by anyone – even someone who has it all.

 

    • Event Tickets – Similarly, tickets can be another great idea if you can’t think of any sort of physical gift that someone might need or want. If there is a great concert, sporting event, or show happening during the holiday season, purchasing tickets as a gift can always be a wonderful idea, and generally makes for an unexpected gift.
    • A thoughtful gift such as a Foot Rest is great for those who spend a lot of time sitting at the desk.  It is also great for use at home.
    • Photograph Projects – Finally, if you can’t think of a great gift and you want to keep things simple, you can always consider something more personal. Compiling a meaningful photo album, or putting a single nice photograph in an attractive frame, can be the perfect gift for someone it’s tough to shop for.

Ultimately, these are just a few of the many ideas you may end up thinking through as you begin to plan your Christmas shopping. However, any of these suggestions can work for people it’s particularly tough to find material gifts for. Additionally, finding gifts for these people on your list early on will truly make any leftover holiday shopping you have far simpler and quicker. Then, you’re free to enjoy the holiday season!

Birthday Gift Ideas For A Music Lover

We have been invited to our friend’s 14 year-old son’s birthday party at the end of this month. For the past one week or so, I have been looking around for a birthday gift. As her son is a music lover and has been taking guitar lessons since he was 7, I am thinking of getting him this cute Stormtrooper Fold-up Headphones from Perpetual Kid.  This black and white headphones feature a stormtrooper helmet on the side of each headphone along with the Empire crest on the soft pliable headband. My friend told me that she has been looking around at some classic guitars for her son.   He sure is one lucky boy.

 

Cupcake Carrier As Hostess Gift

So we have been invited to a housewarming party next weekend.  My dear friend just moved into her new home in the suburb and we are all looking forward to visiting her new place.  My friend’s hubby make their own wine and they have all kinds of wine making supplies such as fermenters and oak barrels.  We cannot wait to taste some of their wines at the party. Since my friend loves to bake, Iam thinking of getting her this giant cupcake carrier from Epicurious.com.  Not only it looks cute, this carrier can store 24 cupcakes.

 

 

Gift Bags

If you are looking for gift bags for birthday parties or wedding, then you may want to check out CuteTape.com.   This online store has a wide range of colorful paper gift bags, treat bags, brown paper bags as well as a huge selection of stationery that crafters would love.  I saw a few that I simply adore.  I think I should stock them up since they are so pretty and fun to have.

Polka-dots Kraft Paper Bags

Chevron Print Paper Bags

Grid/Notepad Paper Bags

Children Birthday Gift Ideas

Besides helping a friend to look for swisher sweet, I am also shopping for some children’s birthday gifts.  My good friend’s twin daughters are turning 5 in a couple of weeks and I chanced upon these cute Insulated Lunch Bag at Pearl River.  The Big Apple Buddies Insulated Lunch Bags are BPA and PVC safe.  They are cute, aren’t they.  You can find a dog and a cat design as well.

 

I am A Pinaholic

Did I mention that I love Pinterest?  I can actually spend hours just browsing this site.  I bet all Pinterest fans do that.  With 15 Boards and 890 pins, I am a Pinaholic.  You can find virtually anything in Pinterest such as Film, Fitness, Technology and even what is the best cable tray. Besides fashion and food recipes, my favourite category is craft.  There is virtually nothing that these creative people cannot do.  I get so inspired seeing all the wonderful crafts pinned in this virtual board. I have been looking for Teacher’s Appreciation gift ideas and I found these at Pinterest.

 

Birthday Gift For Fathers

So while the spouse was fixing the corner TV mount in the living room, I was on the internet browsing my favourite stores to look for a gift.  My dad is celebrating his birthday next month and I thought I would get him a unique gift.  I like some recycled items I came across earlier.  There is nothing more meaningful that gifts made from recycled material huh?

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Ipad Case made from repurposed mail sacks.  Available at UnCommonGoods.com

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LP Record Clock made from neglected LP.  Available at Gifts.com

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BBQ Apron that is made from recycled fabric.  Available at UncommonGoods.com

Cute Gift Packaging For Parties

My daughter’s birthday is coming up next month.  I have been cracking my head on what to do for her birthday.  Though there won’t be a big celebration, I would still buy her a cake and prepare some goodie bags for her friends.  So, the hubs has been looking around for digital recorders just so that he can capture the birthday celebration and I have been busy looking around for gift packaging.   Found a few lovely items from Sur La Table.

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Polka Dot Plastic Bags

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Pastel Ice-cream bowls.

Aren’t they the cutest?

Gift Ideas For Babies

While the spouse was looking for teflon hose, I was busy shopping for baby gifts.  My spouse’s business partner and his wife are expecting a baby.  His wife is due to give birth next month.  I understand that they are expecting a baby girl.  Sweet.  So, I went online shopping  and narrowed down a few items which I think would be perfect for the baby.

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Flexi-Bath atWhiteStep.co.uk   A very convenient bath tub that can be folded away when not in use.

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Ballerina RagDoll from Snugg Night Wear

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Cotton Pink Polka Dot Hat from Snugg Night Wear

Time to decide which item to buy.

Paper Tiger Shanghai

Looking for some unique wrapping papers for your gifts? Well head over to Paper Tiger Shanghai.  Their gift paper is inspired by both traditional and contemporary Chinese designs.   What’s great about these gift papers is that they are produced on 100% recycled paper with soy-based ink.  Nothing beats giving products wrapped in paper that are earth-friendly eh?    Check out their etsy store for international shipping – http://www.etsy.com/shop/papertigerwrap

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