I was thinking he might like a nicer watch for when he’s not working and some of the nicest would be Seiko Watches. The jewelery stores around here charge a fortune for everything. So I’ve been looking online, I usually find a lot of good deals on line, but I like to check that the site is authentic before I make any credit card purchases.

I was checking Bluedial.com and they have over 20,000 brand named watches in stock that are genuine and are authentic and very high quality such as Bulova, Citizen, and Seiko Watches plus others and I like when I can check that a site is verified. I saw so many Seiko’s that I liked it was hard to narrow it down, but I picked a simple sporty one with a blue face and it was very appealing because the price was slashed and I love a deal.

Retail $350.00
Sale $167.00 They will even resize free and 2nd day shipping is free. It’s not that I’m cheap I just love finding a good deal and Bill doesn’t like a watch with lots of gadgets. If I was really cheap I would have chosen one of the others on sale for under a 100. This is the one I have my eye on Seiko SNZC33K Men’s Seiko 5 Superior Automatic Blue Dial.

In order for you to show your appreciation to your child’s bus driver and teacher this Christmas, here are some ideas to help you think of the perfect gift:

Christmas Gift Suggestion #1 – Teacher appreciation gifts should be for the teacher themselves and not so much a gift for the classroom.  If your secretary has done a great job this year, you don’t reward her with a new office computer; you give her a bonus which she can spend on herself.  The same idea goes for teachers and other service personnel as well.  However, the one caveat to that are items which the school will never pay for and the teacher will end up purchasing out of their own pocket money.

Christmas Gift Suggestion #2 – One of the absolute best gifts that you can give to a teacher or bus driver does not have to cost a dime.  What is it?  The gift of a hand-written note from your child thanking them for what they have offered your child.

Christmas Gift Suggestion #3 – Many teachers start their day with a quick joke.  A nice clean joke book, appropriate for the age of the kids, can make a great gift for a teacher.  They can use this for a laugh, and they can also use it in their classroom as well.

Christmas Gift Suggestion #4 – Teachers always need board games to play in class, and even to enjoy at home with their own children.  You can very easily choose a good quality game and then let the teacher decide on where she would like to use it.

Christmas Gift Suggestion #5 – Food items always make good gifts.  However, you do not need to send in cookies or cakes to feel appreciation from teachers or bus drivers.  Try buying their lunch or dinner by giving a gift card to your local restaurant or deli.  Or, you can even give a simple gift card to a local grocery store.

Christmas Gift Suggestion #6 – Teachers love books.  While books are always a welcomed gift, you can either choose one yourself or you can leave it up to the teacher by buying them a gift card for a book store such as Barnes & Noble which also gives them a discount on their purchases.

Christmas Gift Suggestion #7 – A low maintenance plant is always a good gift option.  Try to stick to something easy to grow without too many requirements so they can be grown at school or at home.  One of my personal favorites are cactus gardens and Christmas cactus flowering plants.

Christmas Gift Suggestion #8 – If the teacher or bus driver supports a cause make a donation in their name and give them a card with a note that you have done this.

Christmas Gift Suggestion #9 – If you have a talent that you can teach others how to do, why not offer to teach the class something interesting for the teacher.  This gives them a break and helps them to plan a fun lesson at the same time.

Christmas Gift Suggestion #10 – Last but certainly not least, do not buy a teacher something with “#1 Teacher” or an apple on it.  It is plain tacky and teachers generally have a ton of that stuff.  Instead stick to something consumable if you have to send in something like a coffee mug.  Replace that mug with some gourmet coffee or tea and the teacher will appreciate it!

Classic Teen Gift Idea #1 – One timeless gift for a teen, boy or girl, is a nice watch.  Teens are getting to the age where they can take care of their possessions better and it is time for them to have some nice items, such as a watch, which they can wear to church and other events when they will need to dress nicely.

Classic Teen Gift Idea #2 – Another timeless gift for a teen of either sex is the gift of a gold chain or bracelet.  Once again, they are now old enough to not loose it, and they will appreciate having something nice to wear when it is time for them to dress up.

Classic Teen Gift Idea #3 – Teenagers are all about their clothing and shoes.  Talk to their parents, or if you are the parent ask your teen, and find out what their desires are these days.  Generally you can’t go wrong with a hoodie or t-shirt with cool graphics on it.  And, tennis shoes in the latest style make a great gift as well.

Classic Teen Gift Idea #4 – Today’s tech savvy teens always appreciate a gift of an iPod or similar popular gadget.  Their iPods allow them to listen to music while they are on the bus, a passenger in a car, etc…

Classic Teen Gift Idea #5 – Because many teens have MP3 players and iPods, they are always looking for money to download their favorite songs.  Gone are the large record stores of their parent’s day, replaced by music download sites on the Internet.  A gift card to download music is always a good option for a teen.

Classic Teen Gift Idea #6 – The classic lava lamp is a cool accent to any teen room.  They can be placed on the teen’s desk and watched while they work on their homework or do other things in their room.  Thankfully, with their popularity, even stores like WalMart now carry them.

Classic Teen Gift Idea #7 – Many teens need a little extra help getting out of bed in the mornings.  This can be made a bit easier by the gift of a nice alarm clock.  By getting one with Atomic Time they will never have to worry about resetting the time when the power goes out in the middle of the night.

Classic Teen Gift Idea #8 – For an older teen who carries a laptop, the gift of a cool laptop case can be a very appreciated gift.

Classic Teen Gift Idea #9 – Digital cameras are now very reasonably priced and make excellent gifts for a teen.  Together with some rechargeable batteries and they are all set to take photos for years to come.
Classic Teen Gift Idea #10 – Last but not least… teens always wish they had money to buy the things that they want.  The gift of cash or a gift card are always appreciated and valued.

Here are today’s top ten Christmas family gift suggestions to get you started on selecting a perfect gift for the family on your list – yours or someone else’s.

Family Gift Idea #1 – If you have a budget on the higher-end, a good suggestion is a Nintendo Wii gaming system. The Nintendo Wii is much more interactive and family friendly than you typical gaming system.

Family Gift Idea #2 – For more traditional families, or if you are on a much smaller budget, consider a gift of a game night basket. In this basket you can put a new board game or two, a deck of cards, and some snacks for their game nights.

Family Gift Idea #3 – If the family you are gifting enjoys movies, a movie night basket is a perfect gift. Include in the basket their favorite movie candies, some popcorn, and either a DVD or a gift card to their local video rental store.

Family Gift Idea #4 – For a family who is constantly on the move, the gift of something they can do together in the car can be just the ticket. Consider a gift of a trivia game or book which gives them car game ideas to try out.

Family Gift Idea #5 – If your family homeschools their children, or simply spends a lot of time visiting local attractions, a year membership to your local zoo or other large attraction will be a very welcomed gift.

Family Gift Idea #6 – Another great gift idea is to gather recipes from all of your family members and put it together into a nice recipe book for all of the families on your gifting list.

Family Gift Idea #7 – One tradition which works very nicely for family gifts for Christmas is the gift of a special Christmas tree ornament or ornament set each year. You can use them to commemorate any special happenings in their family each year.

Family Gift Idea #8 – Another big hit is a gift basket which includes chocolate in all forms, such as hot chocolate, gourmet chocolate candies, chocolate spoons to be used in drinks, etc… As long as no one is allergic, there isn’t a family out there who won’t enjoy this basket.

Family Gift Idea #9 – If the family you wish to gift has been struggling to make ends meet, you may wish to help them out without doing so in an overt manner. One simple way to do this is through a gift basket loaded with food items which they can use. Another simple way to do this is to fill a small gift basket with gift cards to local stores and gas stations in their area. By choosing a variety of stores you can allow them to purchase things they need to help get them through the next year.

Family Gift Idea #10 – Finally, the gift of an advent basket, or an “all week gift basket” can be a nice fun change from your typical gift basket. In this basket you will include wrapped gifts which will be opened one each day until Christmas. This is really enjoyable for children, even with small gifts to be opened.

As you can see, gifting for a family can really be the way to go this Christmas season. Many people find it easier to purchase a gift, or make a basket, rather than try to find just the perfect gift for each member of the family.

Here is a list of gift ideas to get you started on your way to purchasing the best gift for the woman in your life this coming holiday season:

Gift Idea #1 – One of the best Christmas gifts you can give the woman in your life is the gift of your time.  Take time out to show the woman in your life that you value her, and all that she has done for you, by volunteering to complete tasks for her that you know she doesn’t like to do.  This could be cooking a meal, or even cleaning her home for her.

Gift Idea #2 – If the woman in your life doesn’t take time out of her busy day to pamper herself, give her a gift of some luxury spa products which she can use at her leisure in the privacy of her own home.  Great options for this are bath salts and nice smelling lotions or body butters.

Gift Idea #3 – Women generally do not buy perfume for themselves.  While some do, many wait to have their favorite scent gifted to them by special family members.  If you are unsure which scent is the favorite of the woman in your life, a trip to her room can easily tell you.  The bottle which is nearly empty is the best choice for you to purchase for her.

Gift Idea #4 – A mother’s ring made with the birthstones of each of her children is an excellent gift choice for Christmas for your mother or grandmother; this ring shows all that see it that your mother or grandma has children who love her.  If your mother or grandmother doesn’t wear rings, you can also get a mother’s pendant necklace which has the same effect.

Gift Idea #5 – Every woman loves to receive flowers.  If you’re the woman in your life works outside the home, have some holiday flowers sent to her office so that everyone knows she is special to you.  If the woman in your life prefers plants to flowers, have the florist send a nice basket garden or Christmas cactus instead.

Gift Idea #6 – If the woman in your life loves techie gadgets, and many these days do, a nice digital camera or cool new iPod could be just what she has been pining over.  Mention new items on the market to her to get a feel for what she might enjoy having, but probably won’t spend the money on to purchase for herself. From there you should get an idea of what the perfect gift will be.

Gift Idea #7 – Buy a tree or star in her name.  Many charities today allow you to purchase things such as trees in a park, bricks for a new building, or even a star in the sky.  By doing this you give the woman in your life something which will last a lifetime and beyond – without adding unwanted clutter to her home.

Gift Idea #8 – Many women today simply want the gift of some time home alone.  If you have younger siblings or a grandparent who your mother or other woman in your life cares for, offer to take over for the day and allow her to spend the day off either hiding out somewhere at home or at a nearby location.

Gift #9 – While giving a typical household appliance won’t be terribly appreciated by the woman in your life, trust me on this one, a gift of a Dyson vacuum or a Kitchenaid mixer will be coveted.  If the price is out of your range, you can ask others to split the cost and then all deliver this amazing gift come Christmas time.

When you are trying to decide what gift to give to a couple who will be having a baby, it is important to know how far along they are and when the baby is due.  Personally, I generally don’t like to gift presents to be used for their baby until after the mom-to-be is in the fifth or sixth month of pregnancy.  Before then there is just too much that can go wrong and I don’t want my gift to turn into a sad reminder if something were to happen.
So, before this time I tend to gift either to the couple together or individually.  What I give depends on how well I know the people and what their interests are.

When you will be gifting a couple who are expecting you have a unique option of giving them something that they can use before the baby comes or after.  A good gift for before the baby comes is something like a day at a spa, movie theater tickets, and other outings which will be hard to attend once the baby is born.  I like to take this opportunity to give the parents something which will help them relax and just simply have some fun.

When you are going to give a gift to be used with the new baby, try and stick to neutral colors if the baby’s sex is not known to you or the parents.  You can choose from an endless supply of generic baby items at this point.  You can do anything from a simple gift of cute clothing items or designer shoes, up to the gift of a crib or other furniture item.

As a parent, here are some gifts we received, or wished that we had, for holidays leading up to the birth of our children:

1.  Diapers, diapers and yet more diapers.  Seriously, babies use tons of diapers and even if the parents are planning on using cloth, disposables will still have to be used in some situations.  Ask what their choice is, paper or cloth, and then go from there.  Also, remember that babies are only very small for a very, very short period of time.  Buy diapers which can be used when the baby is older than a newborn.  A huge supply of diaper wipes are also needed and appreciated as gifts.

2.  Generally a baby shower gives the parents more than enough cute clothing to last the baby through most of their first year.  So, for holiday giving a good idea can be a basket of all of the essential items a baby needs in their first year of life.  Examples include: diaper rash cream, teething gel, teethers and pacifiers, nail clippers, baby shampoo and body wash, and any other small items you can find in the baby aisle at any local store which you think the parents would enjoy having.

3.  Furniture for the nursery can be expensive.  However, if you and all of your family members go in on it together and split the cost, you can surprise the parents-to-be with a very nice sized gift certificate to your local furniture store.  If you know what furniture they are looking for you also have the option of buying it and setting it up for them as well.

4.  A good quality car seat which can last for years is a must have for all parents.  However, going out and spending a couple hundred dollars on a car seat can be hard for young parents to do.  This makes a car seat a great option.

Hopefully this has given you some ideas when you go Christmas shopping this year for the parents-to-be on your list.

Here are some gift suggestions to get you started thinking about what you can give to the men on your shopping list this holiday season:

Gift Suggestion #1 – If the man in your life is handy around the house, and he enjoys the outdoors, a Swiss Army Knife is always a good selection. Swiss Army Knives stand for quality and function both at the same time. Every man can use and enjoy a Swiss Army Knife.

Gift Suggestion #2 – There is this really cool device on the market called the “Auto Card Manager.” It is used to store all of your credit cards, driver’s license, medical cards, etc… in and it keeps them from being broken like they can be when you sit on your wallet all day. This device is an excellent alternative to a wallet and something any man would love to have and use.

Gift Suggestion #3 – If the man in your life enjoys a good quality wine or other expensive spirit, they can make a great gift. Often men won’t buy things for themselves, so gifts of things they really enjoy can be very well received.

Gift Suggestion #4 – If the man in your life enjoys a good sporting event such as professional football or basketball, why not buy two tickets and make a day of it – just the two of you? You can take them to a great event and you can build memories at the same time. To help build additional memories, try a nice tailgating party before the game or a meal at a nice restaurant you both have been wanting to try.

Gift Suggestion #5 – If the man in your life is still wearing his old, funky watch from years ago, buy him a good quality one to replace it with. Most professional men need to wear a nice watch as a sign of their prosperity.

Gift Suggestion #6 – If the man in your life can’t find his way around town, or if he loves to be in the woods hunting for treasures, a GPS can now be purchased for a very reasonable amount of cash. GPS units are great for both directions as well as hobbies such as hiking and geo-cashing.

Gift Suggestion #7 – If the man in your life has always wanted a Ferrari, but has been stuck in a Toyota, rent him a luxury car for the day and allow him to drive around and enjoy the car. He might even find out that his Toyota is more comfortable and be thankful to you that he got to find that out for himself.

Gift Suggestion #8 – If the man in your life is handy and enjoys working around the house, a new laser tape measure and laser level can be just what he has been secretly wishing for. Both are easy to use and are small enough to easily fit into a pocket when they are not in use.

As you can see, buying a cool gift for the man in your life doesn’t need to be too challenging. The best thing you can do is think about what he likes and go with something of a similar theme.