Nothing says, "You are special" like wonderful holiday gifts hence, it is important to be original and thoughtful when shopping for them. After all, nothing could be more impersonal than picking some random stuff at the last minute, frantically gift-wrapping it and then lodging it amidst piles of other gifts. Despite what most people think, it is not always the price tag that counts; it is the thought that matters. The time, effort and thought you put into a gift, goes a long way to show someone how much you care. Getting a gift that someone would truly love could make their Christmas even more special. This Christmas, steer clear of the cliches and lavish your loved ones with holiday gifts that they would treasure forever. You do not have to rob a bank to get brilliant gifts for your loved ones; something thoughtful, nice and utilitarian would work just fine. This comprehensive guide on Christmas gifts 2011 tells you what to pick and skip this Christmas season. Read on for details.
Christmas Gift Ideas 2011
Electronic Gadgets
Indulging on gadgets and gizmos is like every man's guilty pleasure. Even women are no less when it comes to fiddling with their favorite tech-toy. If you are really stuck for ideas on what to gift your loved ones this Christmas, we suggest you go the 'techy' way! From E-Books to Tablet PC to digital photo frames, there is no dearth of options when it comes to picking some savvy stuff for your tech-freak friends or family members. Though slightly expensive, gifting a gadget would be the best way to wow someone on this Christmas. Some other exciting gift options are Sony PSP, gaming consoles like Wii and XBox, noise cancelling headphones, high definition video cameras, a sleek iPod, camcorder and more. If gifting a gadget seems too heavy for your pocket, you can always go ahead any buy some cool gadget accessories for your dear ones.
Gifts that Pamper
Sure, any day is a great day to pamper your loved ones. But then events like Christmas offer perfect excuses to spoil people silly with wonderful gifts. Impress your near and dear ones with gifts that would make them feel pampered like foot massagers, portable foot spa, perfumes, liquor, chocolates and everything that simply promises to be a wonderful indulgence for the senses. Foot and head massagers, fragrances, coffee and chocolate hampers, champagne and truffle basket etc make for great unisex gifts and can be lavished upon both your guy and girl friends. If you wish to make your Christmas gift more personal, then you could opt for luxurious French candles, soft Cashmere garments, handmade soaps, books and a lot more depending upon what the special friend in question likes the most.
Gift For Fitness Freak
Holidays are time to let go of rules and binge on goodies. Result - an expanded waistline, love handles, muffin tops and a belly pudge. To avoid that, you can try gifting fitness accessories to your friends and family and help them stay in shape even during this sinful bingeing season. You can pick funky sports gear or buy fitness DVD's to help them stay fashionable and motivated while they are at it. Alternatively, you can gift someone a membership to a gym, a yoga club or holistic healing depending on his or her interests and/or preferences. What's more, you can also gift your dear ones a healthy food basket stuffed with brown rice cakes, tofu, homemade hummus, a calorie calculator, recipe books on health food, etc. Gifting a health food basket will not just show your sincere most feelings towards the person, but will also inspire them to take the fitness route.
If you really wish to 'wow' someone with your gift, then stepping it up a notch with a little bit of thought and originality would make your Christmas gift for 2011 anything but ordinary. Pick your cues from the above list and get gifting.
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