Merry Christmas

Countdown's over!
Christmas is here.

But what are we celebrating actually?

Kids would say Santa Claus and presents!

The reality is very different. We are celebrating the biggest gift of all.
The birth of Jesus Christ. God's own Son.

It is all about love. That's the true meaning of Christmas.

Really Laaaaaast minute christmas gifts

This is the eleventh hour.
What if you get a gift from someone you forgot at a Christmas gathering and have nothing to give him or her in return. Kind of embarassing isn't it?

What do you do?

Are you going to unwrap a gift someone else gave you and rewrap it to recycle it as a gift for that person. Isn't that a little tacky?

You could have a few generic, already wrapped, gifts handy. In response to an unexpected gift, you can label one such gift for that friend.

Then again, you can't go wrong with a gift that is delivered electronically. That is sent to the recipient via email rather than snail mail. Hey, you could be at a party on Christmas day, when you realize you need a gift for someone. Go to your laptop or borrow the host's computer, get on the internet and buy a gift certificate for that person which is then delivered directly to the person's email address. Once you get the acknowledgement, then go wish that person merry christmas, your gift's in the email.
At such late notice, electronic gift certificates are your best bets.

Where can you get them?
Right here:
Click here for electronic gift certificates

The store ships all over the world, so your pal can use your gift to get what he or she wants, to delivered right to the doorstep.

Just

Last minute christmas gifts for men

What do you get for the men on your gift list.
Now that can be a major headache.

How about a pair of fun boxer shorts?

Or a super comfy pair of pajama pants?
Or a fun pair of lounge pants that are so comfy he'd love wearing it all the time?
Like this:

Men's fun lounge pants

If he loves cars, he'd like this gift.
Ok,so he'd like the keys to a new car more but hey, this is a lot more affordble

Ford boxers

Get these and more for all the guys on your gift list and use this discount

Receive 15% off Fun Sleepwear Orders of $100 or More from Crazy For Bargains. Discount valid until 31 Dec 2008

I like their countdown clock that tells you just how much time you've got to place your order to make it in time for Christmas. At the time of this post, you've got 2 days 16 hours to make it in time for christmas.

Last Minute Toys - Last Minute Christmas Gifts For Kids

Kids would appreciate a physical toy more than they might a gift certificate.

Gifts like Care Bears, Sesame street toys, Pixar cars, Dora and Diego and Disney are just some of the things that appeal to kids.


The Simpsons toys, Rocky Balboa toys, smurfs and Shrek 3 toys would appeal to the older crowd as well.

TY beanie babies appeal to everyone.

Where can you order these toys and have them reach you in time for Christmas?
Care Bears, Madagascar Toys, Hundreds of Stuffed Animals in stock now! at Playful Plush Toys

If you are really in a rush, you can pay $3.50 for Rush Handling to ensure the gift goes out on the day it is ordered and go for Express Domestic Delivery which takes 1-2 days to arrive. (You'd have to place it by 23 Dec 2008 in the morning to make it in time for Christmas. Check with their live help before placing your order)

Check your email a few minutes after placing your order. If you don't get an acknowledgement within minutes of placing your order, call (800) 255-9164 to ensure they got your order correctly.



You can check playful plush toys shipping times for details.

If you are too late, or need it to reach a destination outside U.S. in time for Christmas, there's always the playful plush toy gift certificates that will be delivered via email to whoever you want to give the gift too. These will make it in time for Christmas even on Christmas day itself.
$25 gift certificate

$50 gift certificate

$100 gift certificate

Last minute jewelry gifts order by 23rd December 2009

The clock is ticking. How close to christmas can you order an impressive gift, like jewelry, and have it delivered in time for Christmas.

Yes, gift certificates can arrive instantly but physical goods, gifts like jewelry that would make her eyes sparkle, or an impressive man's ring that he would really appreciate, take time to arrive at the recipients home. You can't just teleport them right to the doorstep.

I checked out Elite Jewels

If you order from them any of the following:

Bracelets and Necklaces

Earring Collection

Pendants

Silver Collection

Ring Collection

and use EXPRESS GUARANTEED shipping within US, ordering by December 23 before 11am EST, you will get it just in time for Christmas.

These make great gifts for women and the men's bracelets, rings and jewelry would be great gifts for the metrosexual men.

Time is running out, so hurry.

Last Minute Jewelry Gifts For Women

Whether it is for your mom, wife, girlfriend or sister. Someone dear deserves something really special and jewelry is a nobrainer gift for women.

Right now, there is a promo going on. You could get a gemstone necklace for all the remaining women on your gift list. The ones that you like, that is.

For a $50 budget per person, you can get this:


100 Carats Natural Tanzanite Necklace - $49 + FREE Shipping

You get free expedited delivery within US if you order by 24th December. the store, SZUL guarantees delivery in time for Christmas.

You don't have to only get that necklace. Got something special in mind? Get it this weekend, get 15% discount on top of the retail price and free shipping within US to boot.
15% Off + Free Shipping on All Last Minute Gifts [Coupon LMG15] expires Monday, December 22nd - This coupon expires 22 Dec 2008

For international orders:
Order any Jewelry item before 5:00 pm EST on Saturday, December 20th and choose the Complimentary Holiday Shipping during Checkout and the store will deliver your order to you before Christmas!

International Shipping Options
Canada - Standard International Shipping - Free
Canada - International Priority Shipping - $29.95
FedEx to all other International Destinations - $45.95

Last Minute Christmas Gift Guide

Over the next few posts, I'll search and post gifts for everyone that would reach them in time for Christmas, and the discounts available as and when I find them. I'll include shipping and expedited shipping rates to help you get your gifts in time for Christmas.

Let's start with
Altrec.com Outdoors

There is an up to 40% discount sale going on there on some of the top outdoor gear brands. Besides gifts for the sporty, you can find gifts for anyone who'd wear jackets or pants. The jackets are really cool and even homebodies will appreciate them.
They also have nixon watches and Green stuff for those who care about the environent. You can even find gifts for pets there too.

To make it in time for Christmas (arrive by 25 dec 2008),
Within US,
2-Day Air: Orders placed by 1:00pm PST on Dec. 22nd.
Free 2 Day Shipping over $45

Overnight: Orders placed by 1:00pm PST on Dec. 23rd.

They ship outside the US to the following countries for most but not all the brands. The North Face ships only to US.:
The countries they ship to besides US are
• Andorra
• Argentina
• American Samoa
• Austria
• Australia
• Belgium
• Bermuda
• Bahamas
• Canada
• Chile
• Czech Republic
• Denmark • Finland
• France
• Germany
• Great Britain
• Gibraltar
• Greenland
• Greece
• Guam
• Hong Kong
• Ireland
• Israel
• Iceland • Italy
• Japan
• Liechtenstein
• Luxembourg
• Malta
• Netherlands
• Norway
• New Zealand
• Philippines
• Puerto Rico
• Portugal
• Saudi Arabia • Singapore
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• South Korea
• Turkey
• Taiwan
• United Arab Emirates
• United Kingdom
• United States
• Virgin Islands
• South Africa

By now, it is too late to send a physical gift in time for Christmas if the gift is to be shipped outside US.
For a christmas gift in these countries, I suggest you get a gift certificate instead. The gift certificate is emailed to the recipient so delivery time is zip.

Actually, these gift certificates are the ideal gift. You can even order them at the party as long as you have access to the internet. How last minute can you get?

You can still make use of the current discounts to get stuff for yourself and your family. Or as gifts for those who don't mind getting the gifts after Christmas.

Practical Christmas Gifts For Women

Got a tight budget and several women on your christmas gift list. So what do you get them which they would like?

Something pretty and practical would certainly be appreciated.

I was hunting for the perfect gift for a female friend. I had a tight budget but wanted to get her something quite impressive. I wanted to get her a handbag but the nice ones were beyond my budget.

So I got her the next best thing. A coin purse with a nice brand name on it.

What women really want for Christmas.- Christmas gift ideas for grown up daughters

I know, the automatic answer is diamonds.

Actually, one very practical gift every woman would appreciate is a great handbag.
Or a wallet.

My favourite, most used gifts from my mom, were handbags.

When she asked me what I wanted for Christmas, I asked for another handbag.

A girl can't have too many bags.

When I asked her what she wanted, she said, a wallet. Pretty much in the same category.

Bags and wallets get used to death. Their prices can range drastically, with the most covetable being the most expensive.

Favourite brands include Gucci and Coach. Their private sales are always packed, recession or not.

A girl would be pleased to get an Italian handbag but these are very expensive. A unique Italian handbag by a talented Italian designer? Prohibitively expensive. Usually. But then again, these Italian handbags are by young Italian designers, highly talented, but not famous yet. You get great design at affordable prices. Perfect as Christmas gifts to your grown up daughters.

Christmas Gifts For Someone You Have A Soft Spot For

It need not be a crush, though your crushee would appreciate it.
A soft spot can just mean someone you are fond of, like a brother or a sister.

What do you get for someone you do have a soft spot for?

May I suggest, the ultimate teddy bear -- Winnie The Pooh

That's got to be the most famous teddy bear around. One that came to life in the eyes of Christopher Robin.

Not just the bears. Collectibles would do very well.

And for that little baby you have a soft spot for, how about a Pooh cot?

My friends were searching for Pooh gifts today. Pooh has universal appeal. Yes, kids like Pooh. So do the grown ups. A little mushy but, hey, everyone is a softie inside right?

Cheap Christmas Gifts For Babies .. that don't look cheap

I had the honor of shopping for gifts for 7 babies in my family. But on a really tight budget. Most of the baby gifts don't come cheap. The ones that do, look really cheap. So what could I get. On a budget of $5 per baby, I settled on a cheap looking rattle per child. Talk about recession depression.

That need not be the case. I found these baby gifts at $5 and under, right after I bought the gifts for the little ones. Duh.

The trick is to get gifts for the mom. Like a lovely heart photo coaster. Hey, it is an appropriate baby gift at just $2. So get a pair for $4. Or 3 if you don't mind paying $6.

Maybe $5 is a little too low. How about a recession-friendly $10 gift per baby. Especially if you are close to the parents of the child.

This


puppy blanket can very well be the little baby's best friend. It is now going at $7.99



That's from this list of 10 dollar christmas gifts for babies

Here are more $5 christmas gifts for babies