It’s not hard to find a gift for someone these days. With a flood of new products hitting stores and flashing across your screen while you fast forward through the commercials every night, you’re never short on options during the holiday season. Ah, but you’ve got to work a little harder to find a quality gift, something that will take her breath away…or at least something that can be enjoyed over rocks on Christmas Eve.
Dig through our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide for gift suggestions of all shapes and sizes to cover everyone on your list. Even better, we’ll direct you where to buy our featured products online, taking the hassle out of holiday shopping. Forget all that Black Friday nonsense. Take a look at last year’s guide for more ideas along with gift ideas we add to our blog, and check back throughout December as we update this year’s guide with more products to consider!
Everyone loves a shiny new toy. Gadgets and electronics have become such a huge part of our lives that it’s hard to imagine a Christmas morning in any family where they aren’t included in the pile of gifts under the tree. Every year the envelope gets pushed further as more features and power are packed in. This has also led to an explosion of apps, making phones and tablets even more powerful. While Apple rules the roost with the iPhone 4S and iPad 2, don’t forget about other slick gadgets like cameras, notebooks and portable speakers.
Movie buffs love classics both old and new, so check out the “Star Wars” set, “Pulp Fiction” and more. The Blu-ray revolution kicked into full gear a few years ago and it hasn’t stopped to look back, with a variety of classic films both old and new being offered in high definition for the first time ever. Although it would be impractical to list every single release that we think is worthy of being included on your holiday wish list this year, our guide has something for just about everyone in your life, with exception of tiny tots. If you can’t find a gift idea here, then chances are, the person that you’re buying for doesn’t like movies.
There’s always something good on TV these days, which leads to all sorts of great gift ideas, from complete-series sets to single-season releases. And television fanatics must love the holidays, because it’s the one time of year when studios unleash a host of massive (but still compact) box sets collecting their favorite shows. This year is no different, with several popular and critically acclaimed shows getting the complete series treatment. But while we like to devour an entire TV show just as quickly as the next person, sometimes a little self-discipline is required, which is why we’ve also included some less time-consuming suggestions as well.
Women love spontaneity and creativity, so put a little thought into your special someone’s gift this year. Consider what she likes and don’t wait until the last minute. We’ve all heard the cliché that “it’s the thought that counts,” but it’s really true. Browse our guide and other gift guides around the web and you’ll come up with some great ideas that are great for her. Ever had a macaroon?
What games do all the kids want this year? Forget that – what games do you want? The holiday season is the video game industry’s busiest time of year, with publishers saving many of their marquee titles to release on the public like an avalanche of digital goodness. It can actually be quite overwhelming with so many different options to choose from (more on that later), so we’ve done our best to put together a list of what we feel are some the year’s best titles in their respective categories. Game on.
Most guys are easy to shop for – a nice bottle of booze or some fun new gadget will usually do the trick – but don’t stop there. We’ve put together some suggestions that most guys will appreciate to help you shop for your dad, brother or any other guy on your shopping list. Don’t be shy about putting some of these on your own list, while you’re at it.
Don’t ignore the practical gifts this year. From coffee makers to panini presses, a gift for the home will be a big hit. Gifts like these might not be the most romantic if you’re buying for your wife or girlfriend, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find cool stuff that brings a smile to someone’s face. Focus on things that either look great or make someone’s life a lot easier and you’ll make someone happy.
You got the big stuff but don’t forget the stocking! As gadgets and electronics become a bigger part of our lives with smartphones and tablets, gadget accessories are becoming more popular as well. We’ve assembled some cool stocking stuffers you can consider for everyone on your holiday list. Gadget accessories like phone cases and device chargers are perfect add-ons.
