Christmas 2007 – Gift Suggestions for the fella’s in your life……

Well the new year has brought in new practical needs. So I have tried to denote a few good gifts that hopefully will prod your imagination as to what the guys in your life might want or need. The prices are ranging from $11-$499, and the list is not in any order. I hope you enjoy and that it helps you out!

Here we go:

We begin this year with the item that is the latest rage. I have seen them and they are darn cool! I definitely would want one in my arsenal of toys, that’s for sure! Here are my top two selection of the year

#1

IPOD Touch (16gb)- $397.88- Cutting edge technology read to believe it, go test one out and you’ll own one too.

New Ipod Nano (8gb)-$197.88-The old IPOD video but smaller

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore

Both can be bought online and the best price I found was at www.walmart.com

#2

Now, I’m not a gamer, but this year I am going to recommend 2 that I think most guys are into and would enjoy having under the tree

Wii – $330.74 – This is a cool way to actively participating in the gaming experience. You can find this just about anywhere, but probably not physically in the store, so you might need to order early!

http://store.barginsworld.com/12303.html

PlayStation 3 80GB Motorstorm Pack- $499.99 – the price is the same wherever you look. www.amazon.com

#3

The best bang for your buck….

Garmin Street Pilot c340- $222.00 – (PC Nation) http://www.pcnation.com/web/details.asp?affid=308&item=6G0110

- I bought one for myself and my fiancé. I just love it, it’s the best tool out there and everyone should have one. Until all cars are outfitted with GPS, I think no guy would be disappointed with this handy gadget

#4

Morning Helper-Clocky -$49.95

If you are like me and don’t like to get out of bed on the first alarm, this is the gift for you. It’s an alarm clock that runs and hides from you! Clocky! Clocky gives you one chance to get up like a normal person. But if you try to cheat and stay in bed (you know who you are!), Clocky will jump off of your nightstand, alarm sounding, and wheel around your room looking for a place to hide. Fully adjustable: set it to snooze once before running away.

http://www.sharperimage.com/us/en/catalog/product/sku__NH500BGE/source__25162/cm_ven__ChannelAdv/cm_cat__Gifts.com/cm_pla__feeds/cm_ite__NH500BGE

#5

Invoca Voice Activated Remote Control- $59.95

Bringing Lazy to a new level-

Come on, we have all been waiting for this one! I’m telling you, this is the gadget to end all gadgets! This is a guys must have, if you are wondering what to get Dad, look no further!

Voice-activated remote controls all your equipment with just the sound of your voice. Instruct your TV, VCR, DVD, cable and satellite with up to 25 voice commands. Preprogrammed with four voice commands “Power”, “Channel Up/Down” and “Previous” And its new learning feature makes key-to-key... http://www.brookstone.com/shop/product.asp?product_code=552158&cm_ven=Compare&cm_cat=ChannelAdvisor&cm_pla=Gifts&cm_ite=datafeed

#6

Grilling Station- I love to grill and my list would be be complete if I didn’t chime in on this manly event.

Must have in the grilling arsenal 2008:

Sharper Image 25-Piece Stainless Steel Grill Set #GE002 - $59.95

1- Bigger, better 25-piece stainless steel grill set comes complete in a handsome aluminum case. Expanded 25-piece barbeque set features an incredible new heat-resistant, easy-clean basting brush, corkscrew plus salt and pepper shakers.

http://www.gifts.com/search/offer_click/noheaders?click=0142F39AE63EFCF7F5AE8833908BDEAB16183A6E2ABFEA7EDD88A3C9C2D537E1&ideaID=2321&clickPage=Product+Page&numOffers=1&numProducts=6&featuredProdDisplayed=false

2- Sili Baster / Injector Set -$20.00 – Weather you are injecting, basting or brushing, this is the all in 1 tool. Don’t grill food without it!

http://www.wmboundsltd.com/shopexd.asp?id=426

3- grill & bbq mat – $ 20.00 You would not expect this to be handy, but for the griller that has everything, this might be the thing to get to shock him! Great invention for the veggies and turkey burgers when heatly people want to eat tooJ http://www.chefsplanet.com/products/view/14

4- Cast Iron Rectangular Grill Press by Charcoal Companion – $11.75 . Definitely need to be able to Bobbly Flay it~! I use brick wrapped in tinfoil, but if someone would get me a couple of these I would love it! Think of the applications!!! Flatbread Sandwhich! Mmmmmmm

http://www.4thegrill.com/cog5024.html

5- Steakhouse Burger Press by Grill Friends – $17.99- My roommate had one of these and it was the best! You make burgers quick and easy! Best burgers around that’s what people told us! http://www.4thegrill.com/hak60522.html

#7 Tool Town- Here are a few new must have tools for the guys tool box

Screwdrivers-You’ll need a set of screwdrivers that includes various sizes of slot head,. For a more detailed description of each type see, http://homerenorepair.suite101.com/article.cfm/types_of_screwdrivers

$60.00 -Stanley 67-029 FATMAX Screwdrivers 5/16"x6" - Lot of 36

http://shop.vendio.com/satco/item/838234016/?s=1196595023

Locking pliers- Two pairs of adjustable locking pliers with a 2”-jaw opening will be enough to get you started on a variety of basic plumbing, woodworking, and renovation jobs.

$56.84 IRWIN Vise-Grip 538KBSG 5 Pc. Soft Grip Locking Pliers Set in Roll-Up Bag

http://www.tylertool.com/visegrip1.html

Tape measure- If you are a like me, and can’t seem to measure, this might be a solution. Now I don’t have one of these YET, but I will after today!!!! $15.90 - Bob Vila 25' Digital Tape Measure with Voice Recorder

http://home-solutions.hsn.com/bob-vila-25-digital-tape-measure-with-voice-recorder_pf-183576_xp.aspx?club_id=183576&sz=888&sf=HW0054&rdr=1&cm_mmc=Shopping%20Engine-_-Shopzilla-_-Home%20Solutions%20-_-Bob%20Vila%2025'%20Digital%20Tape%20Measure%20with%20Voice%20Recorder%20Item:%20183576

Pencil- It sounds obvious (not to mention decidedly low-tech) but almost any reno job will require you to make a mark or two on something. You’ll be at a loss without one handy.

Wood handsaw-

But sometimes a power saw is too bulky or unwieldy to tackle small jobs. $10.86 – Husky Jab Saw with Scabbard

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?keyword=hand+saw&onlineStore=true&langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053&marketID=401&locStoreNum=8125

Power saws- At the very least you’ll want a circular saw in your collection for cutting large volumes of lumber. After that, the most versatile investment for your cutting buck is a sliding compound mitre saw. One with a 12”-blade enables you to cut almost any dimension lumber you can find on the building center shelves, and the tilting blade lets you cut any angle mitre as well.

My recommendation is the Makita as they are a good brand name with a good price point. Here are a few to chose from.. http://www.cpomakita.com/saws/

#8

VitaMix 5000-$249.00 (this is quite a deal) Ok, so if you know me, you know my love for the blender. I can’t help but want other people to share in the joy of the blendable. I found it on sale and thought, “I really must post it”

http://secure.vitamix.com/acb/stores/4/Used-Vita-Mix-5000-White-P338C57.aspx?COUPON=07-0043

#9

THE NORTH FACE Men's Resolve Jacket - $71.20 This is my favorite jacket. Waterproof, breathable, pit zips, pockets. It’s the best, I paid well over this last year and can’t say enough about it. It has gotten me through cold rainy days and warm rainy days..i think, it’s hard to remember rain in GA. You can’t go wrong with this for your fellow.

http://www.ems.com/catalog/product_detail_square.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442597077&emssrcid=GoogleBase

#10

Acoustic Research AW-871 2CH 900MHz Wireless Stereo Speakers - $119.99

These are my favorite! I really enjoy my wireless speakers, I put them all over the house and sometimes I move them into a different room. If your house isn’t wired for sound this is the perfect solution!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16882200001&ATT=82-200-001&CMP=OTC-B1zrat3&nm_mc=OTC-B1zrat3&cm_mmc=OTC-B1zrat3-_-Home+Audio+Speakers-_-Acoustic+Research-_-82200001

I hope that you have found this to be helpful!!!!