[Callum]

Christmas can be a very stressful time of the year, especially wondering what presents to buy for your friends and family.

Well if you haven't got a clue on what to buy your loved ones this Christmas, or just want some ideas on good gifts, you've came to the right place!

In this thread you can:
A) Post a name of an item you're thinking of getting someone, then I'll find a good product to match your request. Please state whether you'd like the product to be fairly cheap or if the price doesn't matter. Any additional details are always welcome.

B) You could just ask for some advice on what to get a particular family member/friend. You can ask what the most popular gifts are for the upcoming Christmas.

Example:
Person A "I'm having trouble finding a gift for my dad. He loves golf and is a big fan of Oasis. His favourite clothing store is Flannels. I'd like to get him something quite cheap, maximum budget £50."

Then I would surf the net to find a good match for the given request.

Person B: "I've found something which I think he would like. It's Oasis' new album titled 'Dig Out Your Soul' and it comes with an exlcusive Oasis DVD.

Here's the link:
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProduct...&sku=853367&WT.

It's a good price at £11.99 for both the CD/DVD.

Above is also an Oasis t-shirt, he might also like this, and it's not going over your budget as both the CD/DVD & t-shirt would come to £21.98.

DoubleTrouble (aka Loukas) is now going to be helping out.

[Magic]

Ohh, is DT helping again?

[SiaSiaSia]

can you help me find a boyfriends bday present maximum of £50. he likes travelling the country, me, 70s/80s music and gadgets. He also said he wants something from the heart...

[Callum]

Yes this opens for business tomorrow. Wooo!
Sia your request has been noted.

[Christina]

Great idea.. i may need some help with mine, you must know what boys/men like, i end up buying my dad chocs and Linx every year hopefully you can find me something better haha ill request when its open =D x

[Ross]

I love this thread.

Ok Callum, I want to buy my Mum something really pretty/something she can use all the time.

I don't want to get her Perfume/Clothes or any of that junk that I usually get her. I want something special, she likes her feet being massaged and she likes anything to do with Agatha Christie. Like the Poiroit shows on ITV.

Maxium of £150 to spend. Will go over.

Same for my Dad, I'm terrible to buying things for him. Anything other than the usual Aftershave/Clothes too.

[Callum]

Sia
This was a tricky one but I found a few things he may like, first one of the most obvious gifts for the other half:

Price: £9.99
Link: http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=1500001151& productId=1500241577&langId=-1&engine=froogle&keyword=Love+Cut+Out+Photoframe
I think it's nice because you could stick pictures of you and your boyfriend in the letters, and it'd look really cool. You said he wanted something from the heart, and I think this is a really good idea as it's expressing that you love him but with pictures.

I thought he might like the English rock band Pink Floyd, seeing as they were popular in the 70's/80's and this t-shirt might appeal to him:

It has a nice retro feel to it, and it is able to voice music taste through a t-shirt. The sizes vary from Small to XXLarge.
It costs £20 which is quite good value.
Link: http://www.truffleshuffle.co.uk/store/mens-pink-floyd-namerican-tour-tshirt-from-amplified-vintage-p-1882.html


Now I thought he might like something to amuse while at the computer. Just plug the hamster in via the usb port and when he types the hamster will run around on his wheel. The faster you type, the faster he'll run.
Price: £14.95
Link:
http://www.gadgets.co.uk/item/USBHAM...ter-Wheel.html

or


A nice little radio gadget to listen to his favorite tunes on the go. You can take it anywhere with you.
Pirce: £14.95
Link: http://www.gadgets.co.uk/item/REMOTEMOPED/Retro-Radio-Control-Moped.html

Finally:

A tad over the budget but it could be handy if say he had a bad day at college and needed to vent out his anger. Also just a nice little gizmo to squeeze around for fun.

Hope you like my choices Sia.

[Christina]

Loving the hamster lol x

[Greg.!]

i wanna buy my sister something shes 11 and not girly really so nothing ltoo girly or like soft toys (and shes right next to me!) any price range
she loves stuff like from hawkins bizzare
american tv boxsets like ugly betty desperate housewives but shes got both of them
she likes celebrity autobiographys
loves music gadgets
board games

lol thats about it really haha so please do the best you can

thanks

[Callum]

Okay, both will be done asap.

[SiaSiaSia]

Originally posted by Callum
Sia
This was a tricky one but I found a few things he may like, first one of the most obvious gifts for the other half:

Price: £9.99
Link: http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=1500001151& productId=1500241577&langId=-1&engine=froogle&keyword=Love+Cut+Out+Photoframe
I think it's nice because you could stick pictures of you and your boyfriend in the letters, and it'd look really cool. You said he wanted something from the heart, and I think this is a really good idea as it's expressing that you love him but with pictures.

I thought he might like the English rock band Pink Floyd, seeing as they were popular in the 70's/80's and this t-shirt might appeal to him:

It has a nice retro feel to it, and it is able to voice music taste through a t-shirt. The sizes vary from Small to XXLarge.
It costs £20 which is quite good value.
Link: http://www.truffleshuffle.co.uk/store/mens-pink-floyd-namerican-tour-tshirt-from-amplified-vintage-p-1882.html


Now I thought he might like something to amuse while at the computer. Just plug the hamster in via the usb port and when he types the hamster will run around on his wheel. The faster you type, the faster he'll run.
Price: £14.95
Link:
http://www.gadgets.co.uk/item/USBHAM...ter-Wheel.html

or


A nice little radio gadget to listen to his favorite tunes on the go. You can take it anywhere with you.
Pirce: £14.95
Link: http://www.gadgets.co.uk/item/REMOTEMOPED/Retro-Radio-Control-Moped.html

Finally:

A tad over the budget but it could be handy if say he had a bad day at college and needed to vent out his anger. Also just a nice little gizmo to squeeze around for fun.

Hope you like my choices Sia.

Hahahahahahahaha brilliant! Love the hamster
I might buy the top thanks so much!
and the radio is SO him

[Callum]

Originally posted by gregalz123
i want to buy my sister something shes 11 and not girly really so nothing ltoo girly or like soft toys (and shes right next to me!) any price range
she loves stuff like from hawkins bizzare
american tv boxsets like ugly betty desperate housewives but shes got both of them
she likes celebrity autobiographys
loves music gadgets
board games

lol thats about it really haha so please do the best you can

thanks

Greg:
I found a few things:

Pushing Daisies, series 1. I think she'll like this because it's a really popular American tv show, it was also shown in the UK earlier this year. The plot's easy to understand as well, I watch it and I think it's a great show and I think it's appealing to anyone.
Price: £17.97
Link: http://www.tesco.com/entertainment/product.aspx?R=847931&


I think she'll like What Happens In Vegas. It's a really funny film, and has a good plot. The two main characters are well knows actors too, and both live up to their reputation. I really liked this film and I think your sister will to.
Cost: £12.97
Link: http://www.tesco.com/entertainment/product.aspx?R=868572&


This is the autobiograpy of comedian Dawn French, which I'll think she'll like. Dawn is not known for being a girly girl and I expect she's had a lot of ups and downs in her life which'll be a good read. It's great for her to release an autobiography as everyone just sees her as the comedian from The Vicar of Dibley and this book will give a proper rounded background to her.
Price: £9.49
Link: http://www.tesco.com/books/product.aspx?R=9781846053443

Hope you like my choices.

[Hugo]

Yay Callum about being in the Village

[Magic]

Ohh, I must have a think soon, and Ill ask you forn sine advise!
I must say, very well thought out! Good work!

[Greg.!]

thanks callum i think ill get dawn french and what happens in las vegas
if you can think of anything else like a board game, music gadgets or any other things please let me know thanks

[Callum]

Originally posted by Ross
I love this thread.

Ok Callum, I want to buy my Mum something really pretty/something she can use all the time.

I don't want to get her Perfume/Clothes or any of that junk that I usually get her. I want something special, she likes her feet being massaged and she likes anything to do with Agatha Christie. Like the Poiroit shows on ITV.

Maxium of £150 to spend. Will go over.

Same for my Dad, I'm terrible to buying things for him. Anything other than the usual Aftershave/Clothes too.

Ross:

Seeing as you said she likes having her feet massaged, I found this great foot massager online, it's had a review of 5/5. It's good because instead of having to ask for foot massages, she can just get this out whenever she fancys one, and it does the job.
Price: £49.99
Link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Medisana-Thermoped-Foot-Massager-IFM/dp/B000J4E3WI


Now I thought she'd really like this seeing as you said she liked Agatha Christie. This is her autobiography. I'm sure it's a good read, and is the perfect gift for die hard Agatha fans.
Price: £6.99
Link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Autobiography-Agatha-Christie/dp/0006353282/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1223491882&sr=8-4


Another good book for Agatha Christie fans. It's all about the life and crimes of Agatha Christie.
Price: £11.89
Link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Life-Crimes-Agatha-Christie/dp/0002570335/ref=pd_sim_b_6


I thought she might like Dido's new album, and she has a very appealing voice, and is something nice to listen to have a chill out. It isn't out until the 3rd of November, but you can pre-order it now.
Price: £8.93
Link: http://www.tesco.com/entertainment/product.aspx?R=774706



For your dad, I thought I'd choose one of the most popular gifts for adults for 2008; a digital photo frame. It may not look like much, but my grandparents have one and they love it, it's a great way to look back over memories. You just have to insert the digital camera's memory card into the frame and it'll play the photos via slideshow and it does look neat. It's a 9 inch screen and it can also play sounds/videos. It does cost quite a bit, but if you buy it you get an offer to save £5 on a camera memory card.
Price: £89.99
Link: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5700563/Trail/searchtext%3EDIGITAL+PHOTO+FRAME.htm#tab3

Hope you like the choices.

[Ross]

Thank you Callum I love that, good ideas x

[Callum]

Originally posted by gregalz123
thanks callum i think ill get dawn french and what happens in las vegas
if you can think of anything else like a board game, music gadgets or any other things please let me know thanks

A really popular board game for 2008 is this:

Appearently it is really good, and I would advise buying soon as they are going to be selling like gold dust just before Christmas.
Price: £18.00
Link: http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=1500001151& productId=1500251337&langId=-1&engine=froogle&keyword=Golden+Balls+Electronic+B oard+Game

[Greg.!]

Anything else callum because i havent got her much lol thanks

[Annie]

Hey there excellent idea on a thread..

I need help looking for a present for my boyfriend, we kinda have a lot as we live together but next month we are moving into a bigger place so cant really spend like over £100.

He is not into gadgets or things like that and I want to get something special that he can keep as its our first christmas together.

[Loukas]

Originally posted by Magic
Ohh, is DT helping again?

If i am aloud.. I mean it was my idea last year :P

Callum do you mind if i help?

[Callum]

Originally posted by DoubleTrouble

If i am aloud.. I mean it was my idea last year :P

Callum do you mind if i help?

Sure afterall like you said it was your original idea. You can do Annie's request if you like.

[Loukas]

Originally posted by Annie
Hey there excellent idea on a thread..

I need help looking for a present for my boyfriend, we kinda have a lot as we live together but next month we are moving into a bigger place so cant really spend like over £100.

He is not into gadgets or things like that and I want to get something special that he can keep as its our first christmas together.

Well, First can i say well done for making up with your boyfriend . Hope you had fun while you were away.
Now this request is slightly tricky because i have a wide variaty of things i can look for..

Here are LOADS of gift ideas.. It might spring up an idea on what he might like..


Why not take him back to his childhood.. This gift is perfect for that..

Retro Sweet Jar



"With sugar glazed eyes and scuffed knees we clutched our half a crown and craned our necks up to those high shelf jars packed with tooth sticking glory. Oh it almost brings tears to your eyes. So long ago, so many trips to the dentist since, but lament no more, those moments of childish mouth-watering joy are not lost forever."

It Contains:

A jar stuffed with 80s classic sweets.
The jar contains:-
5 Drum Sticks
5 Double Lollies
1 bag of Tooty Frooties
3 packets of Popping Candy (Space Dust)
100g Liquorice Torpedoes
3 Mega Refresher Chew Bars
3 WHAM Bars
3 Vimto Bars
1 Dip Dab
100g Flying Saucers
1 box of Candy Sticks
1 box of Chocolate Cigarettes
100g Black Jacks
100g Fruit Salads
100g Bubblegums
100g Candy Shrimps
1 roll of Parmaviolets
1 Curly Wurly
100g cola cubes
100g Dolly mixtures
1 roll of lovehearts

This gift is so.. YUM!? :P
You can get all of that for £21:99 from http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/gorge...jar/index.html


Does he like drinking tea or coffee?! Well if so this gift is just perfect.

ON and OFF Mug



"Most sane humans don't come to life in the morning until they've had their first cuppa. Somehow a steaming brew puts the world back into place. Annoyingly though, it's a busy old world, and if like so many of us you have to hit the hamster wheel running, then that life-line cuppa soon goes cold, and you reach for it only to be assaulted by that horror of horrors, a cold brew and that's the day shot to pieces."

This heat senced mug is cool. When hot liquid is in the mug it says "ON" on the mug. And "OFF" if People might think its geeky but so what.. ******* them :P. I think its cool.

This Mug is £15:99 From http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/gorge...mug/index.html


If they are not good enough.. Tell us and will will give you more ideas..

xx

[Annie]

Callum or DT

Is there anything you could suggest that is like a present more than a gift?
I want something he can keep forever and its cute.

Sweeties and a mug dont really say I love you.

[Loukas]

Originally posted by Annie
Callum or DT

Is there anything you could suggest that is like a present more than a gift?
I want something he can keep forever and its cute.

Sweeties and a mug dont really say I love you.

Sometimes the perfect present doesn't have to be bought .. Something that is hand made like a scarf or jumper. Something like that is perfect. If you want it to be special, i would make a scarf.. and even it fails you will sit there and laugh about it. I know Annie your 19 and Knitting is prob not cool but its still a beautiful thing to do for someone you love.

Merry Christmas