Since it’s more fun to bake holiday cookies than to go holiday shopping, I prepared a brief list of websites that will help have your shopping done before the cookies cool...
For your mom: www.crate&barrel.com
If you give her fun-colored pots and pans, you’ll get a home-cooked meal. If you throw in some matching Tupperware, you’ll get to take home leftovers …and avoid Mayfair’s parking lot altogether.
And your dad: www.patagonia.com
Share the warm and fuzzy feelings of the holidays with a comfy (and environmental-friendly) fleece for your father. A cult-favorite: the men’s Synchilla Snap-T (recycled!) fleece for $80.00. Ideal for backcountry riding or just kicking back …available in 6 colors… totally timeless.
If you have a brother(s): www.bestbuy.com
Not only a good option for the obvious reasons, but the added bonus: this week only, Best Buy is featuring the new Doors’ box Perception for just $99.99. Compared to the listing price (retailing at $149.98), this is definitely a bargain (6CD/6DVD) and totally worth the hundred bucks after you borrow and burn it onto your ipod …it’s a gift that keeps on giving.
Or sister(s): www.urbanoutfitters.com
Your sis will appreciate any gift attempt from Urban since she loves brands like Diesel, Free People, and Lux, and couldn't imagine living without their vintage-soft Basic Tees (just 2 for $25 or $16 each). If she’s not clothing crazy, check out the Entertain section under Apartment. All of the amusing books, games, and electronics (offered year-round) are Urban’s best-kept secret. For the arts and crafts lover, consider the books “D.I.Y.- Do It Yourself,” “Handmade,” or “Sublime Stitching” (on sale for $15). Or maybe she’s into extracurricular activities, in which I’d recommend either “Retox” or “The Marijuana Chef Cookbook” followed by “Lose Weight! Get Laid! Find God!” For the board game lover, “Party ‘Til You Puke” and “Chug It” are bargains at $14 each.
Man’s best friend: www.sitstay.com
This site has everything your dog will love and ultimately chew up …leashes, collars (check out the flashing-lighted collar for those who prefer to walk and pee at night), and a toy department for dogs that love to fetch Frisbees, chew ALL, play tug, or bury bones …all reasonably priced.
Girlfriend/fiancée/wife/neighbor’s wife: www.victoriassecret.com
No matter the extent of the relationship, Victoria’s Secret goes beyond bras and undies, offering fragrances, lotions, flannel pj’s (plus a free pair of matching slippers …possibly to be re-gifted and given to your other girlfriend?), and even make-up. Overwhelmed by all the options? Victoria even offers prearranged beauty gifts at 25% off.
Boyfriend/fiancée/husband/neighbor’s son: www.sharperimage.com
Like the Victoria’s Secret for men, The Shaper Image is everything a man wants but doesn’t need …perfect for the holiday! Under Gift Ideas, click Gifts for Him and go crazy. Some of the items are pretty excessive, but think simple and practical… like the Jumbo Universal Remote for $19.95 (you eliminate clutter, he doesn’t have to move).
Secret Santa (with a max spending limit of $25): www.fredflair.com
This corky site has an entire section dedicated to $25 (and cheaper!) his and her holiday gifts. Some of my favorites: a ping-pong paddle set for $20, a fully outfitted office fish tank for $24 (guaranteed to beat office boredom, fish not included), a 2007 desk calendar that features new artists each day for just $11.95, and the Fantastic Instant Fireplace DVD (complete with crackling noises) for $12 …everything here is amusingly immature and will become your go-to site for holidays, birthdays, and other special occasions until you graduate and grow up.
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