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2010 Christmas Gift Ideas for Men

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Are you perplexed when it come to Christmas shopping for men? They’re not really all that hard to please. They are the only species that seem pleased with a shirt and tie, year after year — or fake it pretty good.

If you want to give something different to the man in your life this Christmas, you’ll get some gift ideas here that will make just about any man happy. Wrap the gift in paper bearing the emblem of their favorite sports team or event and you can’t go wrong.

After Shave
Bath Robe
Billfold
Binoculars
Books
Boots
Calculator
Camcorder
Computer Software
Camera
Camping Gear
Car accessories
CD
Cell Phone
Charging station
Chess Set
Clothing
Coat or Jacket
Cologne
Cuff Links
Desk Lamp
Desk Set
DVD
Fishing Gear
Flashlight and batteries
Foot Massager
Gift Certificate
Gloves & Hat
Golf Clubs, Golf Balls
Guitar
Horseshoes
Hunting Gear
Jumper Cables
Keychain
Luggage
Magazine Subscription
Mailbox
Manicure Set
Outdoor Grilling Set
Pajamas
PDA (Personal Digital Assistant)
Pen & Pencil Set
Phone
Pool Stick
Radio
Remote Control
Shaving Kit
Skis
Slippers
Sports Apparel
Sports Memorabilia
Sporting Equipment
Stadium Seat
Telescope
Thermos
Tickets to a Sporting Event
Tie
Tools
Toolbox

2010 Christmas Gift Ideas for Families

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Buying Christmas gifts for families, friends, or groups can be easier (and less expensive) than buying for an individual. There are many stores and gift shops with a wide range of items that will suit just about anyone this holiday season.

You may already know of something the family needs. Maybe they need a new fireplace screen, or a toaster. The best gifts are ones that you know are right for them. If you’re not sure, here are some ideas sure to please your friends and family:

Board Games – Something everyone can enjoy.
Cookies
Decorations – For the house or lawn.
Candles and Potpourri – To add to the holiday atmosphere.
Concert Tickets
Flowers – Pleasing the the eyes and nose.
Fruit Baskets – Always popular and provide nutritional value.
Game system
Gardening Tools
Gift Certificates – For food or services, these are always welcome.
Gourmet Jellies and Jams
Holiday dishes, glasses or serving tray
Home-baked cookies and treats – Economical and filled with love.
Homemade gifts – Add a personal touch such as a monogram or family crest.
Ice Bucket
Kitchen Appliance – Such as a popcorn popper or toaster.
Magazine Subscription
Meat & Cheese – Purchase a tray or make your own to save money.
Old-fashioned Ice Cream Maker
Poinsettia plant
Services – Offer services you specialize in such as mowing, snow removal, manicures or haircuts.
Tablecloth
Table centerpiece
Tickets to an Event
Wine & Spirits – Just make sure nobody is “on the wagon.”
Wine Glasses

Holiday Cards and Holiday Invitations

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The holidays are a wonderful time to send a personal letter to old friends and new friends. There are a great variety of holiday cards to send depending on what the occasion is. Holiday cards don’t need to be sent just at the end of the year either. There are holiday cards to send year round. And with holidays, also come holiday parties, so don’t forget about holiday party invitations too.

The end of the year is the most popular time to send holiday cards. If the sender is sending Christmas wishes or hosting a Christmas party, there are numerous types of cards and invitations available. There are many themes for holiday parties
including traditional Christmas elements such as Christmas trees, wreathes, and presents. Other elements may include poinsettias, snowmen, and bells. For a Hanukkah celebration, there are many wonderful invitations and cards featuring traditional menorah or Dradle.

There are lots of other holidays year round that may call for sending a card or throwing a party. Independence Day invitations or 4th of July invitations are very popular. The summer time is a great time to get guests together for an outdoor barbeque or picnic. There are some great invitations that feature the flag or fireworks. Halloween is also a great opportunity to send cards or throw a costume party. Halloween invitations have some great themes like pumpkins, ghosts, and trick or treaters.

Since you will often need to order lots of invitations or holiday cards, it is important to find a distributor that offers a discount. Many distributors will offer a discount for orders over 25 or 50 invitations. Others offer a discount for ordering invitations online. Look for discounts like 25% off or free shipping. These types of discounts can help save a bundle, especially helpful at the holiday times when money can be spent on other things.

So no matter when or what the occasion, cards and invitations can always come in handy. Choose the best theme for your party and find discount cards and discount invitations to stay in a budget. And most importantly, have fun!