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Holiday Gift Guide
Written by: Kim Helk
Christmas music is already being pumped out of the shopping mall’s speakers and Halloween hasn’t even come and past yet.
The shopping rush is starting now, and we here at TheCelebrityCafe.com would like to help you avoid getting trampled by the last minute crazed shoppers by prepping you early. The following is a list of the year’s best gifts for relatives and friends that won’t break your budget, well, depending on how many friends you have.
Admiral Road Designs
Admiral Road Designs fleece blankets are a great gift idea that will last for years. Unlike toy fads, everyone loves a personalized fleece blanket, no matter what the year. Admiral Road Designs' colorful, incredibly soft blankets, and can be ordered with anything you request on them; even names in different languages! No matter what age, any receiver will delight in the cozy and durable blankets that are guaranteed not to fade, even after hundreds of washings.
Java City
For any coffee lovers out there, this is these are the perfect gift sets. Java City's line includes Holiday Latte` Mug & Saucer, Espresso Cups & Saucers Gift Set, Coffee & Mug Gift Box, and Signature Selections. The Holiday Latte Mug is a 16 oz ceramic set that is easy to grab and individually packaged. The Espresso Cups & Saucers are adorable ceramic decorated with iconic and ironic illustrations by Matt Mullin. The Coffee & Mug Gift Box holds a cheery travel mug and container of Cup o' Cheer Holiday Blend for on the go goodness. Signature selections are Java City's seasonal coffee flavors presented in a decorative metallic box for quick gift giving. The 12 oz bags come in Kona Extra Fancy, Kenya AA, and Jamaica Blue Mountain.
Louisville Slugger
The official bat of major league baseball is now the official gift to give the baseball lover on your list. Louisville Slugger personalized bats can be ordered with any personal inscription on them, making any major league fan feel like a pro. Get it for an office gift, a child’s first full size bat, as a piece of memorabilia, or just a surprise to put a smile on someone’s face.
Lucky Jade Give a gift this winter that is truly unique. Order a personalized Lucky Jade blanket made out of 100% cashmere. Beautifully gentle colors with an adorable animal embroidered on it, see the joy on someone's face as they unwrap the softest and sturdiest blanket they will ever own. Perfect for any age, it is a memorable gift that will last a lifetime.
Blooming Grove
Herbal Remedies for every type of skin can be personalized in soaps, moisturizers, and other body products by Blooming Grove. Fill out a survey and order a customized especially for you or your gift recipient. The product will come with an ingredient list in a handmade gift box. This is perfect for those hard to please people with sensitive skin on your list.
Ruby Bath & Body Products (Z Bath)
Best recognized by the signature lips on the products, Ruby items are sophisticated and stylish with a unique flair. The Ruby Slippers Soap comes as a pair in a pretty red shoe box. They are triple milled and iridescent, scented with floral and amber fragrances, reminding you that there is really no place like home. Don't forget the Ruby Lips Gloss. One hundred percent natural and vegan, these sheer lip glosses leave your lips with a soft shimmer and one of four delicious scents: Peaches & Cream, Cappuccino, Sugar Cookie, and my personal favorite, Strawberry Champagne. Also available are Candles, Shimmer Dust, Lotion, and Body Butter.
Pookie
Pucker up and kiss someone this holiday season when your lips are covered by Pookie's latest flavors of lip balms hit stores. Get ready for a spooky night of fun on Halloween with Spooky Pookie Candy Corn lip balm. In a 100% recyclable easy to carry tin, you'll be ready to trick or treat. Or get ready with the mistletoe for that special someone with Stocking Stuffer Candy Cane lip balm. Minty fresh and 100% natural, this lip balm will ensure an extra sweet lip locking tradition.
Pajama Gram
When you won't be able to see a friend or relative, let them know you are still thinking about them with a cute Pajama Gram. Each gift package includes a pair of pajamas (your choices of style, design, and size), lavender sachet, "Do Not Disturb" door sign, and keepsake organza hatbox.
Five Star Fragrance Company
New Holiday lines of gift sets for both men and women are all the rage this year. bijan Style and bijan Wicked for men and women come with a donut shaped parfum bottle, moisture balm and hair & body shampoo for men; with body cream and moisturizing body wash for women. Also popular for men this year is 23 by Michael Jordan. Smell as good as Michael with fragrant woody mix in the two piece set of fragrance and aftershave.
Earthly Body
The original "Suntouched Candle" is now available in aromaflavors Skinny Dip, Dreamsicle, and Lavender. Perfect for a special someone, these 100% natural and environmentally friendly candles are not just for perfuming the air. When the wick has burned so a puddle is collected in the tin, pour it onto hands or body for use as a massage oil or moisturizer. It will not burn because it only heats up to three degrees above body temperature. Get three great and sensual products in one made with hemp, and burns 35% longer and cleaner than traditional candles.
Remington
Annoying and time consuming hair care for frustrated people is now at an end thanks to Remington's two lines of quick and safe hairstyling products. Wet2Style is a perfect travel companion using the same state of the art technology as Wet2Straight. Dual ceramic heated plates provides high and even heat while a vent and channel design to release excess moisture as steam. Thirty Heat settings and a digital LCD display is complimented by the auto shut off and heat ready beep. Remington's All That! 2-in-1 Straight 'n Curl Styler allows you to now have one product to straighten and curl your hair. It has a chrome finish on the 1 ¼" barrel which can be locked and unlocked for either curling or straightening. Quick, high heat provides on the go styling. The All That! Dryer is a full size dryer in a compact and lightweight form for easy drying and styling. With ionic conditioning, frizz is reduced and shine is infused. Achieve maximum control with three heat/ two speed settings.
Tinsel Skin
Tinsel Skin's Nature's Solid Lotion Bar provide an all natural hydration for every part of your body. Lotion Bars come in florally decorated tins which make them cute and easy stocking stuffers or small gifts for a coworker or friend. With four different velvety scents (Spring passion, Coconut Dream, Caribbean Coffee, and Bed of Roses), indulge in easily carried nourishment for your skin.
Timex Healthcare
Cold and flu season is fast approaching and no one likes being sick over the holidays. Keep the flu bug away with Timex Thermometers. Also good for baby presents, help keep your family and friends healthy. Oral thermometers are digital, small, and take a 30 second read. The bendable digital takes five seconds, and the digital ear thermometer takes only one second. Durable and reliable, catch the fever early and be rid of it faster.
Plush Puffs
Plush Puffs gourmet Marshmallows are all natural and 1" pillows of delectable flavors. Order variety packages or solid packages for friends and family in any of the seven delicious flavors: Chocolate Chipetta (a chocolate lover's dream), Caramel Swirl, Maple Pecan (amazing aroma and maple tatse), Peppi-Mint, Orange Honey (a personal favorite), and Toasted Coconut. Also available are Vanilla Bean, Chocolate Chip, Mocha Espresso Crunch, and Lemon Meringue. Perfect to eat straight or to use for S'mores or hot chocolate.
Drive Right
Drive Right Car Chip E/X with Alarm is a great gift for any car lover, or for your won car. It logs car performance with up to 300 hours worth of trip details. It can be used with your PC for analysis and charting of the readings from under the hood or even behind the wheel. Simply plug it into the car's OBD 11 connector and drive.
Magic
Microthin has released Magic Slice™, non-slip flexible cutting boards in two sizes, 12"x15" gourmet size, and 7.5"x11" party size. With antibacterial properties built into the plastic, this thin and lightweight cutting board is easy to store and use. It is made in the USA, nontoxic, and unbreakable. They are decorated with famous paintings and pretty designs as the cover art. Magic Views Protective Recipe Holder is also available to keep your favorite recipes safe, clean, and easy to see and read.
Magic Mark Non Slip Bookmarks are just right for the avid reader on your list. Washable and in a variety of different designs, find one to fit every bookworm's taste.
WOW! Pad are notebook or laptop computer mouse pads. They are super thin, non skid, anti static, and usable for optical or standard mice. They can be personalized for businesses or for personal use, making it the perfect advertising or custom made gift.
CowGirl Chocolates
Saddle up and get ready for a taste of the West with gift boxes and tins filled with CowGirl Chocolates. In flavors such as Buckin Hot Habanera Caramels and Mild and Spicy Assorted Chocolate Truffles, 8 oz tins are available. The CowGirl lunchbox comes with assorted Spicy and Mild chocolates. Loose Chocolate Bars are available in Pure Dark, Pure Milk, Spicy Orange Espresso, Lime Tequila, Mint Jules, and Roasted Hazelnut.
Lucky Chick
Lucky Chick provides pampering in stylish gift sets. The Mandarin White Orchid Collection Hand and Body Shimmer Set includes a wonderfully aromatic hand cream, reflexology massage gloves, nail file, and body cream. The Mandarin White Orchid Relaxing Bath Set includes a pink hair turban, pink satin eye mask, and sugar body scrub. For the holiday season, spice things up with the Spearmint and Peppermint Footcare Set which comes with fab footsies peppermint and sugar foot scrub, a pumice stone, foot fetish spearmint foot and leg cream, and reflexology booties.
Hart McDaniel Designs
Hart McDaniel Designs, also known for its jewelry, creates magnificent candle art. The adjustable candle art accessorizes any size candle with a flexible integrated pin. Even when the candle runs out, take the decoration and place it in another candle. Beautiful designs with wire, glass beads, and semi precious stones will brighten up any candle.
Irwin Industrial Tools
For the handy man on your list, we have some toys that will delight them more then putting up the Christmas lights. The Strait-Line X3 Laser Level allows for precision leveling on two walls. A three axis adjustment creates accuracy in 3 planes with split level vials. Eliminate repositioning with the micro adjust base.
Irwin GrooveLock Pliers are made with a metal injection molding (MIM) for precision parts that deliver strength and exceptional performance. The all purpose jaw works with flat, round, hex, and square work pieces. Experience less hand fatigue with the ProTouch grips specially molded for comfort with an anti-pinch design. The quick-adjust Press-n-Slide button adjusts 50% faster with the multi-groove ratcheting system for precise positioning. Also has twice the groove positions of traditional groove joint pliers.
No toolbox is complete without a utility knife. The ProTouch Fixed Utility Knife has optimized cutting angle for reduced fatigue and the ProTouch ergonomic grip. Store the Blue Blade Bi-Metal utility blades in the handle storage compartment which holds up to five blades.
The Irwin Miter Saw Laser Guide has a case included. It projects a laser guide line for more accurate cuts. It is easy to install and comes with an automatic on/off with saw blade rotation. The precise laser activates the rotation of the blade.
St. Nick's Choice
For the relative or neighbor who hates decorating every year because of all the ladders and work involved, the St. Nick's Choice No Ladder 11ft. Light Hanging Kit is just what they need to get into the holiday spirit. The kit includes 50 gutter (or eaves) clips, one pole adapter for hanging lights in trees, and one 11 foot telescoping pole. Just use one clip every two feet and you can cover up to 100 feet of house or tree. The clips work with icicle lights, mini lights, or rope lights.
Millstone Coffee
Millstone releases new holiday flavors perfect for early morning company. Made only from premium Arabica beans, bring all your favorite scents of the holidays into your morning cup of coffee. Holiday Peppermint and Pumpkin Spice are some of the favorites this year.
USAOpoly
Espn All Sports Trivia Challenge game is perfect for any sports lover on your list. For ages 13 and up, two to six players can scramble their brains with 1500 questions and 50 cover cards. With ten categories, all you need is strategy, luck, and knowledge of the games.
The Elvis Viva Las Vegas Poker Set comes in a custom case with red velvet interior. For ages 13 and up, the card deck features Elvis as the King prints. The 200 custom eight gram clay poker chips also feature Elvis' signature. So call up grandma, get your poker face on, and ante up with the King.
LeadSinger
The LeadSinger All-in-One Digital Karaoke System works with any TV to make anyone, no matter how good their voice, the next pop star. With built in voice enhancers, you can change the key, tempo, and volume instantly with the controls on the mic. Three hundred songs are built into the microphone with lyrics provided to the TV screen. Add your favorite music with music cartridges sold for different genres.
Mesu
Mesu portion control system bowls are a great idea for any chef or attempting chef. The six bowl set comes in premium white porcelain which nests for compact storage. They make eating healthy with portions on the bowls ranging from ½ cup to 2 cups.
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