Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas for the Guy or Gal Who Has Everything
Copyright (c) 2008 John Curry
Christmas is just around the corner, and shopping days are dwindling quickly. If you haven’t figured out what to give the guy or gal on your holiday gift list, consider these gift ideas designed with the practical man (or woman) in mind: 1. Heated ice scraper: If your beloved lives in a cold climate, he or she will love a heated ice scraper. These handy devices make scraping the ice off a windshield so much easier, and they are the ideal size for a stocking stuffer. Price: $10 – $20.
2. Remote car starter: For those who park outside, a remote car starter is a thoughtful gift. With a remote car starter, you can warm your car up before traveling out and about. It is not only convenient, but it is better for your car too. Price: $50 and up.
3. Roof racks (ski, snowboarding): If your loved one enjoys winter sports like snowboarding or skiing, then a roof rack or carrier is a necessity. Price: $50 and up.
4. Vehicle back-up camera: Does your husband or wife repeatedly back into things when exiting the garage? Maybe you have a garage or driveway with blind spots. Either way, a wireless, mountable vehicle back-up camera will save your vehicle from dents and scrapes. Price: $85 and up.
5. iPod car accessories: iPod car accessories like car chargers, adapters and holders are a must have for music lovers. Prices vary depending on the accessory, some as low as a few dollars.
6. Bluetooth headset: Many states are enacting laws making it illegal to drive while talking or texting on a cell phone. To protect those you love while obeying the law, buy a Bluetooth headset for easy, hands-free talking. Now available in a variety of styles, colors and sizes, prices start around $25.
7. Motorcycle care kit: Does your guy have a chopper that he loves? Does your gal prize her Harley above all else? If so, a motorcycle care kit is a practical gift. Most come with a variety of cleaners for different surfaces (chrome, leather, etc.), cleaning cloths or sponges, and can be purchased almost anywhere. Price: $25 and up.
8. Heated massage back seat cushion: When your guy or gal is playing the role of backseat driver, distract him or her with a heated massage back seat cushion. Available for as little as $20, this gift is particularly useful in colder climates or for those with achy backs.
9. Interior car accessories: If your loved one drives a lot or has a long commute, consider gifts that will make the ride a little more pleasant. He or she will think of you every time they hear their favorite CD or use their new floor mats, decorative seat covers or steering wheel cover.
10. Curb ramps: Does your favorite guy or gal have those pesky rollover curbs at home – the kind that scrape the bottom of your car or truck any time you enter or leave your driveway? If so, then a set of curb ramps are a great solution. Curb ramps improve gas mileage and save wear and tear on cars, trucks, vans, RVs, boats, Golf Carts and more. Price: about $300 for a standard-sized driveway, $400 for a wide driveway.
Many of these can be purchased at your local automotive store (Napa, Schuck’s, AutoZone), large discount retailers (K-Mart, Target, Wal-Mart Costco), and sometimes your local detail or body shop. Knowing your stretched for time, you might want to search online instead to see if you can have your gifts shipped in time for Christmas.
Happy Holidays to you and yours – enjoy your practical gifts this holiday season!
- John Curry
John Curry
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To parents of 6 and 8 year olds (or close age range) who do holiday shopping?
What do you have in mind to give the elementary crowd for the holidays.
For my 6 yr old girl, I’ve racked my brain for a few gifts I think she might like. In retrospect, I used to pick out any pink princess thing in the toy stores at the last minute and would pay for it later. She wouldn’t play. THis year she’s getting: 1. Cheap digital camera w/LCD 2. Barbie Board Game Queen of the Prom (good reviews on Amazon) 3. Fashion Fever Styling Heads (comes with 2 style heads so her brother and I can play with, plus one of them has brunette hair color!)
4. I’ll go to the dollar store and rack up on cheap makeup, nail polish, and hair stuff and put in a basket for a "Make Over" day with mommy whenever.
I want to make it special for them this year and put some thought into it. She wanted FURREAL’s Biscuit but that mechanical puppy costs about $200!!! Sheesh!
My son is 8 and wants an IPOD. Lol, I told him no way. I did consider buying Rock Band 2 as a gift for both of them but alas it is not released for Christmas for the Wii.
So for my 8 yr old boy, it’s
1. Magnetix
2. Guitar Hero for DS
3. 2 books on how to juggle (including ball) and how to make balloon animals (comes with balloons)
Everything is SO expensive these days, it almost takes the joy out of the season. (almost)
Thanks for reading this far, I’d love to hear your ideas on what kids their age may like (that’s not a video game).
I know the holidays are strictly not for gifts, we celebrate this one aspect of it. so please, no religious or hurtful comments.
THanks everyone, for letting me think out loud and offering your suggestions. All the best.
Marylin – if you read the query in it’s entirety you’d see I don’t just celebrate the material aspect.
If you are having trouble figuring out what they want get online with one at a time with ToyRus and say hey give me some ideas of what you want; see what they are drawn to. My kids love it they never know what they are getting but they get to show me what they are interested in.
I got it easy with my 9yr son He is on a gymnastic team and is level 6 so he wanted a mat and a mushroom (practice for arm strenght) My 6yr I haven’t a clue.
Good Luck and hope your kids have a great holiday
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Mother of a girl – 5 and a boy – 9.
For my daughter. I am also going to the dollar store. At this age they really just want crap to tear open. She will be getting makeup, princess shoes, little things. (my son will also be getting sticking stuffers from here). She wants a Hannah Montana doll, and a "Sparkle Bear" from Walmart. I might also get her a baby doll and stroller I’m looking at maybe 75 dollars for her.
My son. he is really into Nascar so there are some trading cards that he wants, there is a model care that I will get him. he will get a few books and a new bike.
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I have an 8 year old step son who lives with me full time — basically my kid, lol.
Anyway, he wanted an I-Pod and a cell phone too, but here is what we got him in replacement of an I-Pod.
It’s called a "Sansa Shaker" it’s an MP3 player designed just for kids. He LOVES it and uses it all the time, it’s a great idea! It was like $35 including shipping and handling. You can order it here, or go to Toys R Us.
http://www.sandisk.com/Products/Catalog(1253)-SanDisk_Sansa_ShakerMP3_Players.aspx
Just get the cheaper version — it holds plenty of music!
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Seeing as you only celebrate the material aspect then I would get her the toy puppy she really wants, but that it, mabye the board game too OR $ store crap,, but look get her what she wants, you are her father not just some relative, don’t let that little face look sad. Make it memorable, let the child wake up and see what she really wants, 200 ain’t squat these days, [put aside about 25. a week]. The boy? somebody else will have to tell you, but it sounds ok to me.
mom of 4, former foster mom and former nanny
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Actually mother, but must go shopping together will thier
son/daughter because they will choose the product.
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