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With Christmas creeping upon us, it is probably a good time to start thinking about your Christmas Shopping. We have therefore created this section, to help guide you through and take the stress out. MyRedPacket offers you a great selection of amazing Xmas presents and stocking fillers. Our Christmas section will first list our best sellers and then take you to the full product range of your choosing.
 
Why not bookmark gifts you have seen so you can go back to it at a later date, or even create a Christmas Wish List (located on our Home Page) for yourself and we will send it on for you. Are you ready to go Christmas Shopping with MyRedPacket?
 
 
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Top Ten Christmas Stocking Stuffers for the Whole Family

Soon everybody will be searching for ideas for this year’s Christmas stockings. So what are the most popular types of stocking stuffer ideas are people looking for? Generally “cheap” stocking stuffers top the list, followed by “stocking stuffers for men”, “adult stocking stuffers”, “fun stocking stuffers” and “children stocking stuffers”.

In an attempt to make your stocking shopping easier, I have created my Top 10 Christmas Stocking Stuffers for each person in the family. This, I hope, will save you time and the stress of searching endless ideas and recommendations. After all, Christmas shopping should be a fun, enjoyable and stress-free experience.

 
Stocking Stuffer for Boys
Most boys will wish for toys and games from Santa in their stocking. I would leave the “big” expensive remote controlled toys as the main gift. There are many fun, cheap stocking stuffer gifts that will thrill your little one and put a smile on his face. Here are my Top 10 ideas:
  1. Small miniature toy cars or planes. 
  2. Make yourself paper/wooden planes. These are inexpensive and loved by kids.
  3. The infamous Slingshot Flying Monkey. These are extremely fun and will keep them entertained for a long time. The slingshot is also available in other characters such as cow, frog, pig and chicken.
  4. Yo-yos.
  5. Magic cards.
  6. 3D puzzles.
  7. Gift certificate to their favorite store.
  8. Bath toys such as Animal Sponge Capsules and Gelli Baff will keep them entertained in the bath.
  9. Colorful pencils, erasers, glue sticks, chalk, rulers and stickers. These school supplies are likely in need of replenishment at the start of the new calendar year.
  10. And of course don’t forget candies and chocolates.

Stocking Stuffers for Girls

Girls, like boys also like most toys and games but they tend to be a little more practical and like their mother would probably love to dress up and look pretty. Here are my Top 10 stocking stuffers for Girls
  1. Jewelry. Items such as, hair clips, energy bead bracelet and other hair decorations will go down well.
  2. Girls tend to be more patient and creative and many love to paint, draw or make things. Hence, items like make your own jewelry, arts and crafts, putty are very well received.
  3. For the glamorous girl, tubes of flavored lip-gloss, glittery body gel and neon nail polish will put a sparkle in her eye.
  4. Branded toys such as Barbie and Hello Kitty. Leave the big toy items for the main gift but small accessories such as Barbie stickers, pens, notebooks make great stocking stuffers .
  5. Colorful pencils, erasers, glue sticks, chalk, rulers and stickers.
  6. Gift certificate to their favorite store.
  7. Bath toys such as Animal Sponge Capsules and Gelli Baff are great fun for kids.
  8. Handbags or purses.
  9. Miniature cuddly soft toys and baby dolls.
  10. Throw in a few packets or bars of her favorite candies, chocolates and juices.

Stocking Stuffers For Men

Traditionally stocking stuffers are relatively small, fun, frugal gifts, but for the special person in your life I see no reason not to be a bit more lavish with your stocking gifts that are useful, practical and guaranteed to be appreciated. Here, you can mix and match a selection of cheaper stocking stuffers as well as one or two more expensive gifts that are on his Christmas list!
  1. iPod or MP3 player. The smaller gadgets are great for runners and for non-runners they are small enough to carry around in his pocket.
  2. i-Tunes gift certificates.
  3. Subscription to his favorite newspaper or magazine.
  4. Gift certificate to his favorite store.
  5. Accessories that comes as part of the main gift. Yes, this is boring but it is practical! For example, if an electronic gadget gift requires batteries, then rather than wrapping this up with the main gift, throw it in the stocking. 
  6. Favorite CD/DVD.
  7. Fun and novelty gifts to make him laugh such as a shocking pen, slingshot toys.
  8. Car air freshener. This may sound boring but we all know that guys don’t keep their cars as clean as the ladies!
  9. Healthy munchies such as raisins, dried fruit and granola bars.
  10. Golf balls (for golfer), running socks (for runner) or other sporting accessories.

Stocking Stuffers For Women

It is without doubt that women like to be pampered. Careful selections of gifts that match her personality, interests and needs will go down well. My top 10 stocking stuffers for Women are:
  1. Gift certificate to a spa or saloon.
  2. Pamper, romantic and personal care gifts such as massage oil, organic soaps and bath salts.
  3. Scented stress balls to take away the stress of Christmas shopping!
  4. Mood glow candles. These are different and more interesting than traditional candles
  5. Her favorite chocolate and candies.
  6. Digital Photo keychain so that she can carry with her at all times her favorite photos of the kids.
  7. Theatre tickets.
  8. Small photograph to remind her of something memorable whether it’s a holiday or an event.
  9. Dinner for 2 at her favorite restaurant.
  10. Favorite CD/DVD.
The list of Christmas stocking stuffers can be endless, but I hope there is something for you and your family in my Top 10 List. Happy Stocking Stuffing!
 
 

Christmas Gift Ideas for Those Hard To Buy For

 

Let me start this by answering the question “who is the easiest to buy for?” so we can eliminate this category. I believe children and kids are by far the easiest to buy for. It is safe to assume that all kids love toys and games. The vast array of new and interesting toys that come to the market each year makes this an easy task when it comes to Christmas shopping for children.

 

That brings me to the hardest group of people to buy for. I find that buying gifts for your “other half” and siblings are always the hardest. There is always the quest to find something cool, original or unusual so that he or she will be impressed by it. In this article, I would like to highlight some of my favorite gifts that fall into three very popular categories - “unusual and unique”, “fun and novelty gifts” and “useful and practical” presents.

Unusual and unique gifts: Stealth Tyvek wallets which come in various designs are great as they appeal to both male and female. These wallets, made of tyvek are literally indestructible! They are extremely light and easy to carry around in your purse or inside a back pocket for the boys. I also like Mopods. These are cell phone accessories that are cute and serve a useful purpose. MoPods are little characters that spin and flash to alert you to a call on your GSM phone. This way, you can keep your phone in a bag or pocket, with the ringer turned off, but still know when you're receiving a call. The Version 2 Mopods with new characters are now available in the market. My third recommendation is the T-Equalizer shirt. It is the ultimate in Geek Chic for music and party loving people. These electro-luminescent design T-shirts have an EQ panel connected to a battery pack which is sound activated. This makes a great gift for a teenage brother or boyfriend. Last but not least, if your partner is a football or baseball fanatic, how about giving him or her a Personalized Sports History Book. The book provides a wonderful insight into your favorite team, their history, the high and lows, the inside stories, the gossip as documented in the New York Times and presented in a beautiful leatherette book gold embossed with the recipient’s name. This is truly a unique and personal keepsake gift.

 

Fun and novelty gifts: There is a huge selection of funny and novelty gifts available. Here are some of my favorites. Wind up racing grannies and fighting granddads are great novelty toys that are guaranteed to make anyone laugh. Wind up the grannies and watch them race each other. Wind up the fighting granddads and watch them give each other a wack on the head The Poo-pooing candy dispensers that come in Santa, reindeer and snowman characters are just hilarious and a must for this year’s stocking! If you are looking for something different for that person who has everything, a deed to a piece of America is a unique novelty gift with an element of “humor” about it. Your boyfriend or husband is sure to be thrilled with this unusual opportunity to Own a Piece of America with a personalized DEED TO THE UNITED STATES. It's a one-of-a-kind collector's item that will be cherished for years to come.

 

Useful and practical gifts: These gifts tend to be things for the home. The Jellephish Mood Lamp that flashes numerous shades is a sleek piece of contemporary lighting. This unique gadget which was first introduced in the UK is now available in the USA. If you have money to splash around other useful and practical gifts are Tevos, music players, digital photo frames and digital cameras. However, if one is strapped for cash something like a favorite CD or DVD works well.  Finally, don’t be afraid to throw in things like slippers and pajamas for those winter months or get your partner some stylish clothing. This is your opportunity to dress him or her in something you like.

If you are still stuck or feeling totally uninspired try asking for his or her Christmas wish list. Of course, the element of surprise is reduced but at least you know you will get the right gift. Why not combine a surprise gift with something on his wish list this Christmas?
 
 
Corporate Gifting – How to Set Your Holiday or Christmas Gift Apart
 

One of the hardest jobs for any corporate buyer is finding the perfect corporate gift that your valued customers or clients will appreciate. Here are some tips that will make your end-of-year client gifts stand out among the many pens, diaries, calendars, paper weights that most executives would probably not care for.

 
The first important factor to consider is Timing. Get ahead of the competition by sending your client gifts out at the beginning of the busy holiday season. A mid-November gift that will aid recipients in managing the stress of the holiday season is both thoughtful and interactive, thus increases the chance of the gift being used. Mood Glow Color changing candles etched with your logo and a personal message encouraging recipients to keep the gift on their desks to relieve tension shows a caring corporate philosophy. Or, for the practical-minded, a tasteful box of Christmas or holiday cards enclosed with postage stamps is a unique gift for many busy executives who may simply find shopping for Christmas or holiday cards a chore.
 
Secondly, present these gifts in unique Packaging or Gift Wrapping. Presents that are flamboyantly gift wrapped get noticed. Rather than use glossy paper bags, use velvet or mesh bags or tote. Instead of using boxed packaging use trendy tin or wooden boxes engraved with your company logo which contributes towards adding class and value to the gift. For practicality, perhaps have the wrapping paper and ribbons customized with your corporate logo which can be used all year round as part of your gifting programs.
 
My third tip is Personalization which adds a personal touch and makes your gift special. Personalized popart is both a fun and trendy way of corporate gifting. Such gift can be displayed fondly on the desktop or on the wall and will sure stand out from the many personalized pens and diaries that are common corporate gifts. Personalized art can be expensive. However, there are many different types of personalized art from Silhouettes to Retropop art that are less pricey. Sizes can also make a big difference to the price. So with careful searches, you will be able to find a personalized gift to suit your budget.
 
Lastly, gifts that are High Quality will be appreciated and used more often. Whatever the budget, think quality not size. A smaller but high gift will outshine a larger, low quality one. The famous saying “all good things come in small packages” can certainly be applied to corporate gifting.
 
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