Sharp Christmas Gift Ideas To Be Given To The Hard-to-please By Susan Dunn, MA, cEQc, The EQ Coach, Sat Dec 10th
We’ve all got one or two people on our gift list that are just‘impossible.’ You could always send a box of candy, flowers or a can ofpopcorn, but that shows so little thought. Here are some niceideas, sure to please, easy to order, in differing price ranges,arranged by type. 1. Doesn’t care about Christmas, but is patriotic to the core?Lives in Alabama but made a trip to see the scene of theterrorism? Get the Polonaise Forever ornament (http://www.hsn.com/cnt/prod/default.aspx?webp_id=1417623&web_id=1417623&sz=0&sf=hs&dept=HS0026&cat=HS0027&subcat=&gs=&attr=&prev=hp!sf!dept!cat ).
Oddly named, this ornament is described as “a patriotic andsymbolic show of support for NY City and the US.” On one sidethe Twin Towers with three firefighters and an American flagwith banner reading “Forever in Our Hearts”. On the other side,Statue of Liberty in front of Twin Towers with banner in red,white and blue saying “God Bless America.” 2.More into “Western” than anything else? Get the WesternChristmas Tree Skirt (http://www.hsn.com/cnt/prod/default.aspx?webp_id=1058898&web_id=1058898&sz=0&sf=hs&dept=HS0026&cat=HS0027&subcat=&gs=&attr=&prev=hp!sf!dept!cat ). 3. They’ve “been there, done that” and are kind of blasé, butnot about their grandchildren. Get the recordable talking photoornaments. Add photo of grandkids and their voices, or aChristmas carol (http://www.hsn.com/cnt/prod/default.aspx?webp_id=1450443&web_id=1450443&sz=0&sf=hs&dept=HS0026&cat=HS0027&subcat=&gs=&attr=&prev=hp!sf!dept!cat ). 4 The heck with Christmas, let’s get on to the Super Bowl? Trythe Tailgate Blender (http://www.sharperimage.com/us/en/catalog/productview.jhtml?pid=46757500&pcatid=39064300&catid=35023500 ). Just plug it into thedash, half price now. 5 Classic. You can’t go wrong with classic, and this isjust-enough different. Fresh evergreen wreath (http://www.hsn.com/cnt/prod/default.aspx?webp_id=1524686&web_id=1524686&sz=0&sf=hs&dept=HS0026&cat=&subcat=&gs=&attr=&prev=hp!sf!dept ), red bow, lights, indoor use. 6 Okay the holidays are here, but
what’s the weather going to belike tomorrow? And will there be snow in Arkansas where the kidsare? For the fussy weather watcher, try the Personal WeatherStation Five (http://www.windandweather.com/store/Gift_Guide___For_Weather_WatchersID6688? ). Description: “It monitors temperatures at your base station andup to three remote locations, without wires. The atomic clock –the most accurate chronometer you can get – features alarm anddate. Big LCD readout simultaneously displays remote and baseunit temperatures, with minimums, maximums, and trends.” Don’t you just KNOW someone who needs this?? 7. For the cellphone nut who can never remember to recharge it … which could bemost of us, right? Get the SideWinder Cell Phone Charger (http://www.windandweather.com/store/Gift_Guide___Gifts_Under__50_00GR2318? ). 2 ½ oz., says it works with “most” cell phones. 8. She’s romantic and you have very little money. Try thefloating star candles for the bath (http://www.bath-and-body.com/productlist_candles.asp?department=15 ). 3-pack just $2. you can add the “bath experience”! 9. They’ve got everything but do entertain and go all outdecorating? Try Christmas soap. Give this gift early so they’llhave it for their parties. Swedish soap collection has soapsimprinted with “Be Good” and “Be Nice”, peppermint star soap andmore.http://www.hamptonct.com/index.cgi/cart_id=1070400750.18856/vendor=Swedish%20Christmas%20Soap More family-oriented? Angel, snowman, candy cane, gift-wrap,Christmas delights, 3 wisemen ( http://gdoor.com/Csoaps.htm ) 10Just a heckuva great gift at a very reasonable price? The 12Days of Christmas Handpainted Goblets (http://www.1800flowers.com/product.asp?section_id=0&pcode=8146&cc=1001&sc=1001&body_sc=1001&sku=goblet ) About the author:©Susan Dunn, MA, cEQc, The EQ Coach, offer coaching for all yourneeds – career, relationships, self-esteem, emotionalintelligence, strategy, transition, midlife, parenting.Mailto:sdunn@susandunn.cc for FREE eZine. Susan is the author of“How to Live Your Life with Emotional Intelligence” –http://www.webstrategies.cc/ebooklibrary.html and otherenlightening eBooks for your personal and professionaldevelopment. |