Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide 2015: Please add to it! (2024)

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All-around great giftsKids (ages?)ExperiencesMenWomenBook Lovers/ReadersGeeksArtistsTravelersCooks/Foodies (and where to order)Older folksAthletesPhotographersMusicians/Music LoversUnusual Gift CardsGood, Little-Known CharitiesPet LoversTipplersGifts for Jane BozarthGag GiftsStocking StuffersOutdoorsy folks

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Amazon Prime subscriptionChocolate LegoBrewery/winery tour"Saddleback bag $$$ Tag line: ""They'll fight over it after you're dead.""")Wicked good (shearling) flip-flopsPunctuation jewelryR2D2 measuring cups/ spoonsPencil by FiftyThree (stylus)NewTrent iCarrier external batteryRecipe scanned from mom/grandma's handwriting, made into cutting boardPhoto book like ones you can make in Mosaic appFor runners: water bottle waist packCyclops Camera - 12 mp digital: replica of retro 35 mm plastic cameras.Peak collabsible music stand w carrying bag Airline gift cardsUkulele Kids ClubBarkbox subscriptionShotglass Roulette Okay kidding.Santaur OrnamentTiny sriracha bottle w/ clip Portable campstove runs on twigs, has USB charger for phones etc. Great for those in hurricane alley etc.

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Clue: Big Bang Theory editionBest board game: Ticket to RideNASCAR experiencePrivate session w golf pro or personal trainerSpa day Fingerprint bookmarks point to exact spot where you left offUSB wall plate (note: We had several of these put in the house-- combo USB and electric -- and love them--jane)Ultimate Art Supply Store - DickBlick.comCarry-On co*cktail Kit^ Recipe scanned from grandma's handwritten recipe, burned into cutting board Photo calendars are also good. Best yoga mat everGlif - Adjustable Tripod Mount & Stand For Smartphones just $30 Clip-on light for music standBlue Apron (they send you ingredients and recipe for home-cooked meal)Kiva gift certificate (great for kids and adults) bow ties and accessories DusiDog.comShot a Day Whiskey Advent Calendarred Mercedes Indiana Jones Melting Nazi CandleMoleskine notebooksZippo hand warmers

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Portable campstove runs on twigs, has USB charger for phones etc. Great for those in hurricane alley etc. Teenage boys: Bloodbath Shower GelYou can find ALL the Ultimate Holiday Gift Guides since 2012 herePropane GaugePhotos of 2015 items"BOOK BOOK" tablet, smart phone or laptop covers by TwelveSouthJotPro stylusAirline Gift CardsA N'espresso makes for a nice nightstand coffee maker for those mornings (every morning) you don't want to get out of bed to make coffee. And yes, I've already done this. And yes, this is Aaron.You can easily make all kinds of gifts with your photos at www.minted.comRoad IDmemory card for camera"ForScore" iPad appUber credit: Need to purchase via UberWags4Tags pairs rescued dogs with vets dealing with PTSD.Portable, collapsible dog bowl with carabiner clipDonvier Ice Cream maker: see Jane B for instructions for G&T sorbet.Private monthly lessons with Jake Shimabukuro for 1 year (12) in your home with catered dinner by local area chefs. Adult Sized Hippity HopYoga Joe FigurinesEmergency fire starter

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Tile -- for keeping up w keys, etcGirls: Hair chalkCheese making classBBQ SmokerSari Scarf: made from recycled vintage Indian saris"BOOK BOOK" tablet, smart phone or laptop covers by TwelveSouthMophie battery back up Colored pencils - turn to watercolorsAirline Lounge PassesBacon Spread for toast, crackers, burgers. Available from Amazon.Amazon Echo (+ lessons in how to do basic queries)Run Keeper App (need iphone/android of courseClip-on guitar tunerGift certificate to a delivery service in giftee's area - they pick the cuisineTheatre tickets: Check with local theatres All the "Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide" photo boards since 2012:BittersAn amp for the new electric ukeChia Obama - yes, it's real!Garlic rocker for cooksTowel Tablets

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RoombaGirls: Moonjar Moneybox helps teach financial literacyBeer making classLeatherman multi toolBook lightGloves with finger grip for using touchscreenEvernote Smart NotebookSmall portable bluetooth speaker, like Tweakers or EspressoFruit of the month club subscription http://www.harryanddavid.com/h/fruit-gift/fruit-clubsFamly project: Multigeneration "stacked" photosGolfers have their favorite gloves and balls. Give a gift card to a sporting goods store or pro shop.Lots of gadgets at PhotoJoJo, especially for the SmartPhone user, check out their magnetic lensesBlue Ball microphoneCar detailing or book of car washesWreaths Across America; $15 buys a wreath for a soldier's grave. (For Raleigh/Durham folks, consider supporting the WAA program at Historic Oakwood Cemetery)Peanut butter and kongsBourbon BrittleGoGo gift cardTabasco Spicy ChocolateGeocaching Stuff

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A golf-size umbrella Sponge Bob's Patrick is Shocked Tee ShirtNYC in the spring or the fall. Just gorgeous and fabulous people-watching.Handmade walnut tie barRuby Red Slippers "Dorothy" Converse"I like big books..." hoodie"Wild Things" art print by Society 6Gilded Playing CardsFolding seat w/ back for concerts, beach, etc.Ratio coffee brewerIt feels good to be a gangster cross stitchLessons w golf or tennis proSteadicam for tripods and stabilizersPick Punch: Make Your OwnEtsyNewborns in need: Volunteers hand-make quilts which are included in the Newborn Immediate Need Kits, as well items including, but not limited to diapers, baby wash and thermometers.Rover necktie for catsWhiskey stonesCabot 5 year cheddarGorillatorch adjustable tripod/flashlightGeocaching Stuff

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Plantronics Bluetooth headset "Buy" a zoo animal to visit througout the year.moonlight hike to summit dinner (snowshoe in winter at ski resorts is best)Dollar shave club"Better Life Bags" custom handbag for a charitable cause"Don't Go Back to School" by Kio StarkCustom super hero action figureBeware of Artists posters & etc.Boingo gift cardPanini maker (good one at Amazon: http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B002YD99Y4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=13VKGD5QZWRQD&coliid=I1WTHOQO6OS82E&psc=1)Towel warmerTime w Personal TrainerGoProGuitar hangerFandangoShelterbox USA In addition to extremely durable tents, their kits provide people with other life-saving essentials designed to provide mental and physical comfort.The Tile AppCorkcicle wine botle coolerCashmere travel shrug for those cold airplanesOrigami Sticky NotesWool socks

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Bacon Bowl (as seen on TV/Walgreens)See http://www.pinterest.com/janebozarth/ultimate-holiday-gift-guide-2015/ for pictures of 2015 itemsStadium TourStitchfix gift certificate or Birchbox subscription (Stitchfix will select clothes for you and Birchbox sends a monthly box of bath goodies, cosmetics, etc.) All of the books (or the 10 pack) from Melville House's Neversink LibraryUSB Christmas treeGift certificate to Dick BlickGoGo gift cardTeavana Tea of the Month Club http://www.teavana.com/tea-products/tea-gifts/p/classic-journey-tea-of-the-month-clubBonsaihigh-end socks for their sportSwitcheasy: great Smartphone cases. Photographers will like the ones with the wrist strapHandcrafted KazooWine.comGreen Beans Coffee: Buy coffee for servicemen and women"Gift" of a zoo animal or animal from Heifer InternationalWine club membershipTesla power wall & solar panelsTemporary Animal Hand TattoosA National Geographic "Trailes Illustrated" topo map of his/her favorite recreation area

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A good waffle ironCrazy Aaron's Thinking PuttyWine making classBeard BalmBook-scented perfume Glow in the Dark Elements SoapBob Ross DVD boxed setTripIt Pro SubscriptionGrow your own herb box. Elderly people rarely get out at night. Offer someone a drive to look at holiday lights. Book: The Principles of Multimedia Journalism: Packaging Digital NewsSpotify SubscriptioneBayRescue Ink is a group of bikers who break up dogfighting gags and help abuses and neglected animalsNew puppy/kitten gift basketdecoupage flask from Miss Appropriations CreationsBacon candy canesTactical pen that writes upside down and in the rain

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Sleep maskHexbug Nano (robot bugs) Sushi making classBespoke boxes of gorgeous, useful things Scrabble refrigerator magnetsApple CarPlayTowel Tablets A good mandolineGift basket of retro candy from decade when they were kidsCamera Strap Buddy (Tracy P's favourite accessory; works like a sling)Lessons: voice, piano, guitar...Whole FoodsPet portraitWhisky (or other) advent calendar3D dinosaur cookie cuttersFalcon Guide to Scats and Tracks for his/her favorite recreation area (for example, Rocky Mountains)

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Uber creditNotable Children's Books 2015Hot air balloon ridePocket squaresTowel warmerAn early edition of their favorite bookLittle Bits Electronics Deluxe KitsLocal to North Carolina, USA: Membership in the Scrap ExchangeUber creditTabasco spicy chocolateRoombaFor Canon EOS users: Books by Nina BaileyThe Amazing Slowdowner software for learning by earFor dogs: Glow ball for playing in the dark Origami Sticky NotesFolding knife

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Customized Tervis tumblersDominoesPersonal chef home partyFleece beanie cap (great for bald men)Really warm and soft fleece blanketA book caseRaspberry PiLifestraw personal water filter -makes virtually any water safe to drinkJalapeno smoked bacon from Loveless Cafe (online)Also, eBooks from Andrew GibsonOne of the Zoom digital recorders for recording at jam sessions etc.Dog walking for a weekShower SquidsLifestraw personal water filter

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Amazon EchoStorymatic gameWine club membershipsilvertip badger hair shaving brushPedicure KitDesk book rackTwist light bulb/wireless speakerTicket Stub Diary (Amazon)Family recipes inputted into shared cookbook on dishdish.us. Restaurant gift cards Mixmaster DJ lessonsGift certificate for carpet cleaning6 in 1 HammerSolar chargers

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Towel warmerKids who like make-believe: costumes now at huge discount from online Halloween shopsZiplining or skydiving Car detailingCar detailing"Undaunted Courage" by Stepehn Ambrose.ThingChargerGlobeMilk foamerCar detailingScottie soapLeatherman tool

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Good sheetsOcarinaRide in a glider or helicopter Exploding KittensExploding KittensHONY (Humans of New York) storiesHotels.com gift cardCaffeinated Maple SyrupCleaning service for a day or 2Monocular

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Gel/foam Sleep Number pillowUkuleleLuxe-Legs Shaving KitAmazon gift card for Kindle usersSuguru Mouldable Glue Fixes EverythingBose Quiet Comfort noise-canceling earbudsClasses in winemaking, cheesemaking, sushimaking...Cut flowers of the month clubBackcountry Survival game

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Cards Against HumanityBoardgame: Settlers of Catanhttp://www.amazon.com/Streets-City-James-Watkins/dp/1682220532/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1449004169&sr=1-6&keywords=on+the+streets+of+the+cityPhoto Luggage: Never lose your luggage againMushroom kitBox of cards, stamps, return address labelsThermacell heated insoles

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USB lightbulb -- good for power outagesHarmonica and instruction bookAwesome fantasy books for teens or adults Manual coffee grinder with ceramic stones. Lots of decent Chinese knockoffs on Amazon. They're not difficult to use. I grind my coffee while reading the news.Movie theatre ticketsBackpack Telescope

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Sunrise simulator alarm clockColored pencils turn to watercolorsChocolate with baconAn interview to upload to https://storycorps.orgUSB lightbulb

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Custom bobbleheadPocket microscope"How to Repair Food" - great for cooks and noncooks bothBird feeder & seed

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Dino Bioluminescent PetTable TopicsBeautiful spoons and cutting boards from Ariele AlaskoMuseum membership

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Tile -- for keeping up w keys, etcLava LampFirst edition cookbooks from one of the greats: James Beard, Julia Child, Edna Lewis, etc -Bonnie Slotnick Cookstore carries all and will ship but requires a phone call Already have season tickets to theatre, symphony, etc?? Upgrade them to the "president's club" or "backer's room" or whatever

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Moleskine notebooksOsmo

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BB8 DroidSmall pair of binoculars and a beginner's guide to birding for 7 - 11 year-old girl and boy

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Issey Miyake VUE watch avail. through AmazonPocket knife -- girl or boy around 8 or 9

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Sugru (www.sugru.com or Target) for fixing anythingKano Computer Kit, ages 6-12

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Every Day Carry toolsRocket Bear, a unique subscription service, sends a postcard to your child every week from a different location. The postcard presents each place with a colorful picture of the bear on-site and interesting facts about his adventures.

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Tweens: Tickets and a ride to their choice of concert in the coming year.Flip Flop Socks

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Costco membershipReal toolsNew Humans of New York book: HONY StoriesLocal to North Carolina: membership in The Scrap ExchangeCook's Illustrated subscription, online or print www.cooksillustrated.com OR Paprika Recipe App, available in the Apple App StoreGoPro camera

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Personalized whiskey barrel from Uncommon Goods. $75Birdfeeder and seed

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Yoda Beanie Hat - fits most humansReal fishing pole

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Lego Scarf: What On Earth catalogTween/teen girl: mani/pedi, facial

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** BEST ALL AROUND GIFT 2015** -jb Texture app: like Netflix for magazinesTelescope and star-gazing app

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One of those monthly science experiment subscriptions (I loved Things of Science as a kid)

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Article: Suggestions for children with disabilities

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Kiwicrate or tinkercrate monthly subscription

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15 great little inventions <$15

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15 great inventions <$15 https://www.quirky.com/shop/fifteen-and-under?fb&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=YH_dtnf_productspecific

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