Make their dreams, 'visions of sugarplums' come true

Holiday hydrater
Standing as a fine piece of work once displayed in New York City's Museum of Modern Art, the Sigg water bottle is the epitome of beauty and function. It is sleek, graphic and eco-friendly. Those who love the outdoors couldn't ask for a better gift, and those who'd rather stick inside—well, they need water too.
 
Electronic product of the year
When the New York Times dubs a device "one of the most significant electronic products of the year," take note. With All-Access Augustana, our very own college has embraced this trend. The Flip Video is a light, small and simple way to catch the moments that you know will be funny tomorrow.
 
Santa subscriptions
Get your textbook-weary friend a subscription to their favorite magazine. Not only is this gift personal, it's one that will give them a reason to relax throughout the year. All college students need at least a little bit of enjoyable reading. The subscription doesn't have to be for a magazine either. Instead look into getting them Netflix or Pandora radio.

Smashing summer hits
Gift the greatest movies from the summer: for him, The Hangover, for her, Julie & Julia. Standing as the highest dollar-producing rated-R comedy, The Hangover will be a Christmas hit just as much as Meryl Streep's Julie & Julia. Both of these movies are December DVD releases, so it's a safe bet the person you're buying for hasn't beat you to the store.

To-go mug love
Caffeine addicts brew and buy so much coffee that one day they'll go broke. So you know they'll appreciate a fresh bag of coffee for Christmas. Their to-go mugs will be full all through the bitter-cold January, which is nothing more than an answer to a prayer. Remember, the perfect alternative to coffee is hot chocolate, so stock up and be ready to give.

Nothing spells 'Christmas' like Bananagrams
Scrabble has met its match. As board games are on their way out, Banagrams puts a new twist on a classic favorite. For the wordsmith on your gift list, you can purchase this popular new game that puts them in a race against the clock in designing their own crossword. As an added clever bonus, the game is packaged in a yellow cloth bag that resembles the fruit from which its name derives.

Kindle a love for literature
For the bookworm who is tech savvy, the Kindle makes a perfect gift. An Amazon.com original, the Kindle is an electronic, wireless reading device that is able to hold more than 360,000 books, newspapers and magazines. Lightweight and able to download materials in less than a minute, the Kindle is an efficient and easy way to let your loved one have the world at their fingertips.

Is it that time of the month?
Give the gift that keeps on giving. Amazingclubs.com has an endless list of monthly club memberships. With memberships ranging from Chocolate of the Month Club to Hot Sauce of the Month Club, you're sure to find the perfect fit for anyone on your gift list.

Home is where the heart is
For those on a budget, give a gift from the heart. Take a little time to do some holiday baking or to design a unique Christmas card to personally deliver to your special someone. They will no doubt appreciate the time and care that was put into their thoughtful present.

A gift that's out of this world
For the person on your list that you think has everything, think again. Lunarregistry.org is selling one-acre properties on the moon for $29.99. Not only is this gift unique, but it could prove to be profitable in the future, not to mention being a great conversation starter.

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