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My Christmas List

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

Only 27 days to go.

Well the countdown is now on. When you can say the days in numbers not weeks you know it’s close. My Christmas list is out this week and hopefully has some useful ideas on gifts for some of those who you have to buy for!

I’ve scoured the shops, gone over my past great pressies to bring you a list that will help you at this mad time of year.

I have put them into sections to make it easier when you are searching for that someone special.

I will also keep posting more items over the next few weeks with any other great finds.

Women

Paula Ryan Toilet and Cosmetic Bags

Just a great basic for any women. Lovely gift to give a friend.

Available: Farmers Stores, Kirks, Smith and Caughey, Ballentynes Christchurch and Selected Pharmacies

Price: There is now a huge range to choose from depending on style and size.

Sparkles by Louise Bagshawe and Glamour by Louise Bagshawe

If you are looking for an easy summer read then don’t look past Louise Bagshawe, she wrote Sparkles in 2006 and was quickly followed by Glamour in 2007. Sparkles is by far my favorite but both are great gifts and a good idea for the holidays.

Available: All leading bookstores

Price:$ (Paperback Edition)

Deluxe Chocolate Fountain

The perfect gadget has finally arrived - its delicious, exotic and totally extravagant! Dipping morsels in a fountain of free flowing chocolate lets you indulge your chocolate senses beyond your wildest dreams!

Price: $89.95

Available: www.iwanthat.co.nz

Men

V8 Kiwis- New Zealanders Making it Big in Touring Cars

This came out in 2006 but is still one of my husbands favorite books. If any men you are buying for are captivated by the smell of petrol or the thundering noise and excitement of the V8 Supercar championship, then this is a great book for them.

Available: All leading bookstores

Price: $49.95

Garmin Nuvi GPS

I was very popular with this gift for my husbands birthday this year. The Garmin Nuvi GPS is small and easy to transport, has a touch screen and is extremely easy to use. He just puts it in his laptop bag when he is driving out of town. There are now new updated models available that you can choose from but they are slightly more expensive. We love this one and it’s really useful.

Available: Dick Smith Electronics

Price: $559.00

Top Gear - Anthems CD

This has been quoted as the best ever CD for Driving and it does appear that it is very good. The first of the two CD’s has the likes of Queen, Meat Loaf, Motorhead, Deep Purple just to name a few. The second CD is clearly catering for the slightly more hip and groovy market with Coldplay, Oasis, Blur and many more. A great stocking filler.

Available: The Warehouse and all major CD stores

Price: $22.95 The Warehouse, $29.95 CD Stores

Remote Control Golf Infred-a-Ball

Golf - a good walk ruined, unless of course you have a remote-controlled golf ball, and then it’s hilarious.

Price: $49.95

Available: www.iwantthat.co.nz

Ipod Touch

I have wanted one of these since the first day I saw them. I have two male friends who own them and think they are fantastic. At only .8cm thin they were voted Tone Magazine’s Gold Award, you wont disappoint with this as a gift.

Available: All major stores which sell Ipod’s

Price: 8GB $479, 16GB $649

Life on the Edge by Richard Hammond

Anyone who has ever watched Top Gear will know who Richard Hammond is, and his latest book could be his best yet, with a very honest portrayal of his life as a petrol head. He also recounts his high speed accident which nearly killed him last year. Great summer read.

Available: All leading book sellers

Price: $39.99 (Paperplus have a special $29.95)

Boxer Shorts

Another very reasonable stocking filler are these boxer shorts I found at the Warehouse, and yes these really are a bargain, at only $7.90. They are your standard satin boxer shorts available in a huge colour range and the reason why I like them, other than the price, is what’s written on them. You can definitely have a bit of fun with these, the pair I bought had on them ‘I’M LIKE A SUPER HERO EXCEPT WITHOUT THE SUPER POWERS’. I have a friend who is just perfect for these and some of the others had me laughing so hard that the man standing by came over to see what I was laughing at! Some of the other messages are I HAVE ISSUES and IN CASE OF EMERGENCY PULL DOWN. Very funny.

Available: The Warehouse

Price: $7.90

Lightning Revenge Reaction Game

This is the ultimate in our range of reaction games.
Be the first to press the trigger switch when the light goes from red to green, if you’re the slowest person to react you’ll receive a shock.

Price: $47.90 from JayCar Electronics

A similar device is also available from The Warehouse $34.95

General

Bon Jovi Lost Highway Tour

The long wait is over - Bon Jovi is coming to New Zealand! One of the most successful, multi-award winning rock acts formed in the 80’s and still touring today, will play at Christchurch’s AMI Stadium on Sunday, January 27 to what will be a sold out audience.

Price: $125 to $265

Available: www.ticketek.co.nz

Flight Experience

Fly a 737. So realistic, airline pilots use it for practice. A great experience for anyone with even a remote interest in flying. Also great for the private pilot who wants to experience flying a Passenger Jet.

Price: Packages from $125

Available: www.flightexperience.co.nz

Bernzomatic Area Heater - Stainless Steel

The latest thing in Patio Heaters. These have much more style than the traditional ones and are more efficient. All this style and efficiency does come at a price though.

Price: $1,099.99

Available: BBQ Factory

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