Men's Watch

My friend and I pitched in to buy this very stylish watch for a friend for Christmas, which, of course, he loved. What's great about this watch is that you don't have to make any compromises. Unlike a woman's accessory, it's unnecessary to have two different watches, one for casual wear and one for a more fancy occasion. This one doubles as both, but it isn't overwhelmingly fancy to the point that it'll look out of place on a casual guy. It has more features than your average watch but not excessively so that a guy will feel overburdened. While women love variety, that's not how the average male thinks. However, if you know a guy who appreciates diversity, this watch will accommodate, too.

The first thing I noticed and thought when I viewed this watch was PRETTY. It looks just as nice in person, too. It's more than just looks, though. This analog and digital combo watch is nifty. It's been designed to be resistant, surviving scuba diving with water resistance to 200 meters (660 feet) to your more standard jogging and biking sports. It includes a 1/100-second stopwatch with a 60-minute measuring capacity and elapsed time, split time, and 1st/2nd place time modes as well as a 24-hour countdown timer. It has timekeeping functions with an auto-calendar to the year 2099, daylight savings time on/off feature, and 29 time zones with city code display and a bunch of other stuff. It offers four independent daily alarms (with one snooze alarm) and an optional hourly time signal. It includes an AfterGlow LED electroluminescent backlight and battery life for up to 3 years. It also has kick ass reviews on amazon.

I totally encourage you to check it out. For the friend who's hard to shop for, for the friend who's clinged onto his dated, juvenile G-shock watch, this is the perfect gift especially since accessorizing is such a low priority for most guys you can be certain that double gifting won't occur. But double check just to be on the safe side. Here's the link:

http://www.amazon.com/Casio-G-Shock-Ana-Digi-Street-G300-3AV/dp/B000FQ0WC0/ref=sr_1_46?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1233353311&sr=8-46

Gift Cards

Some people downright refuse to give away gift cards, viewing them as impersonal and inconsiderate gestures. I think that's a selfish projection. I know some people want to give gifts that they'd like to receive, but we're all unique and have different interests. Don't let your reservations interfere with your judgment. Some people would love gift cards.

Bookworms strongly prefer gift cards to Borders than they would pre-selected books. Many book lovers already own their favorites, and their preferences are so specific that they may be disappointed if they don't get exactly what they want. Half the thrill for them is to skim through the pages and find something that touches their soul. Their excitement and anticipation washes over, and they immediately head to the cash register. By buying specific books for them, you just took away half their fun.

Gift cards to grocery stores are great as housewarming gifts for friends who've just moved out or are going away to college. Food, as fundamental and focally prioritized as it is in our society, it's the first sacrifice made when funds start to dry up. A starving student can tell you how much food is appreciated.

For a fashionista, gift cards are, once again, quite possibly a greater thrill than receiving pre-selected items. I'm generally good at picking out clothes that fit well, but I've learned how different each and every body can be. I have a friend whose boobs feel have the consistency of pudding wrapped in saran wrap, but they're so perky. She had no idea that her boobs are exceptionally soft. She assumed everyone's body is like that. Even stretchy material doesn't stretch out around her boobs the way they should. I have another friend whose a 34B, and her boobs must be rock hard because all the tops she wears lift up around her boobs. So all her tops have to have some sort of stretch material.

For foodies or parents, gift cards to a nice restaurant are appropriate. My friends and I love to eat at new places. Not having to worry about the bill can be a refreshing treat. For parents, getting away has always been the challenge. A gift card for a restaurant that has to be used will give them the right motivation.

The Gift of Time

If you've racked your mind and still have come up with no gift solution. But if you're handy around the house or are willing to take on some chores, offering the gift of time can be a well-appreciated gesture especially for single mothers and other busy individuals. This can be someone's opportunity to get their pipes cleaned, fixing a loose lock, getting new tiles on the bathroom floor, having new cabinets built, etc. Or it can involve babysitting, taking on the responsibility of making food for a family, playing the role of cleaning maid, etc. It's more of a practical gift more than anything. But for some people, this can be the best gift of all.