HEALTH & BEAU TY
Shop ‘Til Your Fingers Drop
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K - so it’s December already. If you’re anything like me, between working, shuttling the kids to events and running mindless errands, you probably haven’t had much time for holiday gift shopping. But don’t despair! There are plenty of virtual stores right out there in cyberspace with wonderful, unique gifts that can be purchased with just a click of your computer mouse. So instead of searching for that perfect parking space this holiday season, relax - put your feet up, grab a cup of coffee, and start shopping until your fingers drop!
Gifts for Everyone To entertain your inner child, find wonderful art pieces, shop for those who are baby-boomers and older, or find a wonderful line of health and beauty products, visit these sites: www.perpetualkid.com www.philosopy.com www.metmuseum.org/store www.pajamagram.com www.firststreetonline.com www.abebooks.com www.shopnorthern.com www.wonderhobby.com
Gifts Made From Recycled Materials For “unique treasures handcrafted for you and your home,” for the “anything but ordinary” gift ideas, and gifts for teens check out these sites: www.peacefulcompany.com www.eartheasy.com www.repurposed4you.com www.uncommongoods.com
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Event Gifts To purchase “a day to remember” such as private hip-hop lessons, ride shotgun in a stock car, or attend bull riding school visit these sites: www.excitations.com www.cloud9living.com www.signaturedays.com
Personalized Gifts Create a personalized novel by submitting names, places, and events to create a steamy novel or a unique book, personalize a variety of products, or have a professional short film created by choosing from movie star, pop music star, superhero, or pro golfer by checking out these sites: www.booksbyyou.com www.cafepress.com www.whimsies-online.com www.funnybio.com www.spittinimagesonline.com www.mydavinci.com www.lightaffection.com
Handmade Gifts For funky handmade jewelry, art, and home furnishings made by artists from all over the world visit these sites: www.twowildsisters.com www.novica.com www.marshmellowmaze.com www.kamsewunique.com
Gift Baskets For “uncommon gifts for the common good”, check out these sites for fabulous natural gift baskets, gourmet gift baskets, wine gift baskets even with personalized wine labels at all price points: www.ecoexpress.com www.earthy.com www.crownvalleywinery.com www.abernook.com
Romantic Gifts I found these sites helpful if looking for sophisticated, classic gifts for loved ones like their hidden message key chain or unique gold or silver plated fortune cookies. Add a special message like “Will you marry me?” or customize your own. www.redenvelope.com www.forromance.com www.onepassionplace.com
Sports Gifts Go to the following sites for the perfect personal sports gift – equipment, apparel, and footwear for the sports enthusiast in your life. www.fogdog.com www.sportsgifts.com www.personalizedsportsballs.com
Kitchen Gifts
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For “kitchen accessories and unique gift ideas” such as a unique line of wooden kitchen products and cute aprons visit the following sites: www.mountainwoods.com www.gourmet.org www.cooking.com
Gifts for Children The following sites you can find funky clothes and accessories for infants and children (including unisex and twin outfits), kids’ tools, toys, books, and butter-soft fabrics in energizing colors: www.polkadotpatch.com www.babybella.biz www.hannaandersson.com www.gardentykes.com
Gifts for Pets and Pet Owners A variety of gifts for pets and pet owners on your list such as their cool light bulb treats for dogs, kitty fleece toy stuffed with catnip can be found at the following sites: www.pawshop.com www.chimpfeet.com www.petshopurr.com I hope you find these sites helpful and will help reduce some of the pressure of searching for that perfect gift and the perfect price on it this holiday season! d
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