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It's Not Too Late!

Christmas is approaching--fast! But it's not too late to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Since time is short, I've picked just one of my favorite gifts for each of the people on your list--for him, for her, for the little ones and for everyone.

For Him: Foosball! Our table soccer game will keep them busy on Christmas Day (between football games, of course.) It sits on any tabletop or even on top of a bed. The game has all the features of a full sized floor model including detailed players, individual score boards, two soccer balls, and a high-quality wood grain finish. It requires just a little bit of assembly, which gives him reason to use his new tools!

For Her: Cell Phone Wallet! I love this wallet myself, that's how I know it makes a great gift. It's compact and it holds an amazing amount of stuff, including her ID, cash, credit cards, MP3 player and, of course, her cell phone. The accordion style construction is what makes this sturdy leather wallet unique. Because of its design, she can carry more in this small space than she could in many larger wallets. Plus, it has a hook for keys and a four way strap so she can wear it over her shoulder, on her wrist, on her belt or simply remove it and carry it clutch style.

For Kids: Deluxe TV Etch A Sketch! What kid can resist an Etch A Sketch? This updated version allows kids to draw right on the television--and there's no console to buy! You just plug the controller into a TV and start drawing. There are four modes, including Cool Drawing Tools, Trace A Pic, Super Sketch and Connecting The Dots. They use the controller to draw a picture that "magically" appears right on the TV screen. And like the classic version, they just shake the controller to make the drawing disappear from the screen. (It's also a great gift for kids-at-heart and nostalgia fans!)

For Everyone: Dot To Dot Books! Take my word for it: these books are addictive. This collection ranges from traditional dot to dot drawings that kids will find challenging to elaborate drawings that adults will love. One of the best features of these puzzles is that the final picture isn't immediately obvious--it only begins to emerge as you connect the dots. There are unique twists and mind bending challenges throughout each book including variations like fields of dots, odd/even and--believe it or not--no dots! Since the author doesn't stick to one theme or subject, the final images are always a surprise. Even if they're not a puzzler, they'll have trouble putting these books down.

You still have time to get that perfect gift before Christmas. If you place your order by 10am (Eastern Time) on December 21st and choose Express Shipping, we'll have it to you in time for Christmas. You can even order as late as 10am December 22, if you choose Overnight Shipping! (See complete shipping info here.)

Happy shopping and happy holidays!

Your "Last Minute" Gift Guru,
Linda

Posted by Linda at  | Friday, December 18, 2009