There's probably someone in your life who's looking for a job right now, whether it be someone about to graduate, someone recently laid off, or somebody who quit her job as a step toward taking up her dream career. Looking for a job can be really stressful, so consider getting some of these gifts for the job hunter in your life to brighten things up a little.
Like most things, all you need to know to be an amazing gift giver can be found in the words of 30 Rock's Jack Donaghy. "Gift giving is the purest expression of friendship," he tells Liz Lemon. "I'm going to think about what I know and like about you and that will lead me to the perfect gift. And you do the same."
The problem is we don't always know the people we're buying gifts for as much as we'd like, so I've rounded up some advice that will make you the best gift giver under the tree. After all, competition is what the holidays are all about.
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A big sister for the first time, Mairead, 4, loves showing off her mothering skills whenever she can. Her mama shared the tot's holiday wish list with us, and we hope she finds the items under the tree! Though her mom prefers quieter toys, the Fur Real Friends Go Go My Walkin' Pup ($49) is tops on the dog lover's list! When her baby sister is taking a bath, Mairead hopes to play along with the Little Mommy Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Doll ($25). Her mother also thinks the Barbie Dog Park ($25) will be a big hit this year. What lil princess wouldn't want her own set of Disney Princess Logo Bandz ($4). Mairead's big brother asked Santa for the Paper Jamz guitar, so she is asking for the Wow Wee Paper Jamz Drum Set ($34).
If you're looking for a great last-minute gift to give to someone you love, you've come to the right place. And it's all thanks to our lovely OnSugar bloggers, as this gift guide features 10 great beauty gifts recommended within the Bella Community. From the trendy and cool to some modern classics, here are some more ways to check off that shopping list.
T minus 24 hours! We're counting down the minutes until the jolly man in the red suit arrives, but if you still have a child, new parent, grandparent, or babysitter to shop for, don't fret! We've spent the past month highlighting our gift picks through our awesome gift guides. Filled with more than just the hot toys of the year, we have age-specific guides from birth through age 10, as well as special interest lists. Don't head out to the stores (or online) without them!
Still on the hunt for stocking stuffers this holiday season? Keep it simple with some budget-friendly kitchen gadgets sure to bring a smile to the chef in your life. For the pro and amateur alike, these handy tools — all under $20! — go from can't-live-without basics like a small whisk ($7.50) and an ice cream scoop ($12), to more out-of-the-box gadgets like a Microplane grater/zester ($16), a pepper corer ($9), and an olivewood spaghetti tool ($13). Fun color options jazz up even the most basic of necessities, including these Flip-Read Thermometers ($15) and Le Creuset spatulas ($9). To shop the stuffers, click on the images above!
Good things come in small packages, especially when it comes to luxury gifts. When you're giving something fancy, discreet but beautiful objects are the best way to make a big impact without going over the top. Whether you're looking for someone else or for yourself, these 15 items are alluring and extravagant. Some of them are truly costly, while others only look expensive, but either way, they're certain to dazzle. Look through to see what you'd like stuffed in your stocking.
Six-year-old Ethan will have some mighty busy hands if he gets everything on his wish list this year! The New York Yankees fan and video-crazed tot has his eye on some of the season's hottest items. His mama shared his holiday list with us and we hope he finds everything under the tree! A Nintendo DS ($170) because he loves to play games on the go while his mommy shops! Both the Super Mario Galaxy II and Lego Harry Potter Wii games ($40 each) that he loves playing at his friend's house. With a snowy Winter in the forecast, the Zipfy Freestyle Mini Luge Snow Sled ($33) makes the list for afternoons of sledding with his dad. And a Paper Jamz Guitar ($20) for the budding rock star!
Now that we've taken care of the bigger gifts for your friends and family, it's time to purchase those quirky one-off items that you can easily toss into their stockings. These picks should put a smile on their faces and/or satisfy their biggest entertainment obsessions. Check 'em out, and don't forget to take a look at all of our holiday gift guides!
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 Mad Men Memorabilia |
 White Elephant Exchange |
 The Harry Potter Fanatic |
 Fun and Festive Ornaments |
 The Vampire Fanatic |
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As much as we try to buy all of our holiday gifts well in advance, inevitably, some always fall through the cracks. Alarm bells went off today, though, because today marks the last day to buy gifts on Amazon with free shipping and still have them arrive before Christmas. That means one thing: Today should be the day that you buy all last-minute gifts. Round up every last person that you’ve neglected to buy gifts for and log on. Amazon is our last-minute gift source of choice, since there’s free shipping on any order over $25. Just remember that you have to do it now in order to get that free shipping.
Read on for our favorite last-minute gifts from Amazon. As the holidays near, sales prices will fluctuate (and probably become cheaper), but our listed prices were current as of the writing of this article. Here are our oh-great-time-to-just-buy-something picks.
