May 18, 2012

Top 10 Christmas Gifts For My Wish List

Choosing my top 10 Christmas gifts is always difficult, but fun. Given my long time interest in music and playing the guitar, the number one top Christmas gift is easy. I most want an acoustic or electric guitar for Christmas. Although extensive, I can carve down my wish list of presents to a final top 10 Christmas gifts when pressured.


The rest of my wish list of presents is fairly long, so it is going to be hard to cut it down to the top 10 Christmas gifts. Besides a guitar, I have recently considered learning to play the harmonica. Since I love jazz and blues music, playing the harmonica fits right in to my musical interests.

Another musical gift I would like is a small electric piano. Since it would not take up much room, I could put it almost anywhere in the house. I would also like to get some sheet music for the great jazz classics performed by Louis Armstrong and Herbie Hancock. I suppose my top 10 Christmas gifts should include something more practical also, so I would like a new pair of winter boots. Because I do not get along with the cold weather very well, keeping my feet warm with furry winter boots helps retain my sanity during the long winter months.

Guitar – French Perfume – Furry Boots – Belgian Chocolates – Winter Sweater

While staying practical in wishing for presents, I could ask for a few woolly sweaters to go along with the furry boots. I would not mind an electric blanket either. Popular books are generally on my Christmas list as well. Being a Harry Potter fan, I definitely want the next book and DVD when they come out.

Of course, there is always a nice bottle of perfume on the wish list. It hardly matters what the brand as long as it is a French perfume left under the tree. I know, I have expensive tastes, but dreaming is part of what makes the holidays fun.

Food is always a welcome gift and I like Belgian, chocolate truffles and English breakfast marmalade. Good wine is also a nice treat. That pretty much completes my top 10 Christmas gifts list, give or take a gift or two. I really do not mind what people get me as long as it is given with love and they have kept the receipt!

Others make lists too, but I like to try and surprise them with something not on their gift list. Sometimes, I will buy tickets for a holiday show like the Nut Cracker or even a sporting event for their favorite team. One goal is to stay away from giving gift cards if I can help it. They do not show a lot of originality, but I must admit I have bought them on occasion when I was desperate for gift ideas. Top 10 Christmas gifts for children and teenagers are generally popular computer games or ipods.

However, a few classic Christmas gifts that are openly welcome by kids and teenagers are classic board games, an old train set or doll house.

What I like most about the holiday season and Christmas is exchanging and giving presents. I love to find just the right gift for loved ones. Although the holiday season is typically about being with loved ones, sharing presents can be fun also. But remember, it is not just about our own personal top ten Christmas gift list.

Author: Gizelle Bryne
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Top 10 Christmas Gifts

KidKraft Veranda Doll House Gift Review

This review and suggestion is for parents, grandparents,aunts, uncles and god parents shopping for a fun gift for a young girl.

The purpose of the KidKraft Veranda Doll House is to provide entertainment for girls, while inspiring their imagination.


Pros: This beautiful dollhouse is constructed of solid wood. It is mounted on a rotating base so the child is able to turn it completely around – 360 degrees. This makes for easier access. The dollhouse has two levels and features a kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom – and of course a veranda.

Unlike many other dollhouses, the KidKraft Veranda Doll House comes with 24 pieces of furniture, as well as a wooden family of four. This in itself offers a great deal of extra value, because you won’t be forced to buy new furnishings – or to buy a ‘family’ to live in the doll house.

Any girl will get hour upon hour of pleasure from the KidKraft Veranda Doll House. Because of its superior structure, and the fact that dollhouses never go out of style, she will be able to save it and eventually pass it along to her own daughter someday.

Cons: I like guarantees of satisfaction. The guarantee/return/credit policy is wanting in my opinion. The doll house is mounted on a swivel, and if it the child spins it too fast, the little people and furniture will fly out of the house. The doll house is not very ‘spacious.’

Guarantee: Defective merchandise may be returned for refund or replacement. All returns must be authorized Mr. Toys. Each product sold on the various web sites have a different return/credit policy that depends on the manufacturer's policy. If the manufacturer does not have a return policy then all sales are final unless cancelled within 8 hours of placing the order.

Value for money: This doll house offers great value. It includes furniture to start with, and many other dollhouses that are higher priced do not.

Suggested Retail Price $93.50  -  November 2007

Where to buy: KidKraft Veranda Doll House


Author Bio: Loman is an online editor for several gift and shopping websites like AIMarticles.com. He enjoys sharing his thoughts, opinions and research findings to help online shoppers make more qualified decisions about their purchases.

KidKraft Veranda Doll House

Kneipp Herbal Bath Collection Gift Review

This review and suggestion is for shoppers buying gifts for a young girl or woman.

The purpose of the Kneipp herbal bath collection is to soften the skin and help the individual relax.


Pros: What a wonderful gift for a young lady. Stress and fatigue are definite problems, even for teen girls. These fabulous herbal baths not only soften the skin, they may actually help relieve stress, fatigue and strain. Just 20 minutes of a pleasantly scented, highly concentrated essential oil soak does the trick. The ingredients read like a beautiful garden including such scents as Orange and Linden Blossom, Almond Blossom, Juniper and Spruce, Lavender, Rosemary and Valerian just to name a few. These concentrated plant essential oils make a boring bath, so much more! They even have a program called “FreeFills”, which automatically ships out a refill close to the time she will run out of her favorite type, and every fifth refill is free. She decides how often she will want her refills and has 60 days to return any item.

Cons: While all the reviews on this product were excellent, it may be advisable to make sure there are no allergy risks involved before you purchase this item for a young lady. Another consideration is whether or not she will use these items, it would be a good idea to ask before buying.

Guarantee: There is a forty-five day unconditional guarantee offered by Spa Look on all products.

Value for money: Once again Spa Look has come up with an excellent product at a great price.

Suggested Retail Price $39.00  -  November 2007

Where to buy: Kneipp Herbal Bath Collection


Author Bio: Loman is an online editor for several gift and shopping websites like net-BUZZ.com Online Shopping. He enjoys sharing his thoughts, opinions and research findings to help online shoppers make more qualified decisions about their purchases.

Kneipp Herbal Bath Collection

Fantasy Vanity Light Comb Brush Hand Mirror Gift Review

This review and suggestion is for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and god parents shopping for a fun gift for a young girl.

The purpose of the Fantasy Vanity is to entertain little girls. It also provides a real life place for them to comb their hair and such.


Pros: Little girls love this vanity set. It is child sized, and has a shatterproof mirror. It also features storage compartments where your little girl can hide her treasures and accessories. There is a working light in the storage compartment that shuts off after five minutes. The drawers in the vanity offer additional storage. The set includes a brush, a comb, a hand mirror, and has a matching stool that also provides storage inside.

The vanity set is very durable and sturdy, made of hard plastic. The compartments that are a part of the vanity are molded. This product is recommended for children aged three and up. This is not one of those shoddy, dinky vanities. It allows room for growth, and will last for years. 4 AAA batteries are also required. This vanity can easily become a part of the décor in your child’s bedroom. The colors are pink and white.

Cons: There is a huge sticker on the mirror, which may block some vision in the mirror. If the sticker is removed, the word ‘Barbie’ is behind it – and there for all time. It looks like this was designed to be a ‘Barbie’ product, but it is not advertised as such.

Guarantee: Toys"R"Us & Babies"R"Us online purchases may be returned within 30 days. Items must be returned in an unopened or original condition and a copy of the packing slip should be included. All returns should be shipped to the Return Center. See website for detailed instructions.)

Value for money: This is a good value for the money. Little girls love this vanity, and gets several years of use out of it.

Suggested Retail Price $69.99  -  November 2007

Where to buy: Fantasy Vanity with Light Comb Brush and Hand Mirror


Author Bio: Loman is an online editor for several gift and shopping websites like net-BUZZ.com Shopping Directory. He enjoys sharing his thoughts, opinions and research findings to help online shoppers make more qualified decisions about their purchases.

Fantasy Vanity Light Comb Brush

Comfort Channel Electric Lift Chair Gift Review

This review and suggestion will make a great gift for your grandparents or anyone with physical mobility difficulties.

The purpose of the Lift Chair Nex Traditional 10 Electric Lift Chair is to make it easier to sit down and to get up from sitting.


Pros: Grandpa needs a new recliner, and not just any recliner will do. The Nex Traditional 10 Electric Lift Chair will make it easier for him to get up and down, while providing the comfort of a traditional recliner. The lift chair is very attractive, and has various colors available so that it will fit right in with the décor. It does not look like a piece of hospital equipment – it looks like furniture.

The Nex Traditional 10 Electric Lift Chair has an easy to use hand control, and features a large storage pocket on the side. The arms and head of the chair have removable covers for washing. The fabric used conforms to the UFAC safety guidelines, and is fire retardant. The motor in the lift chair is ULC approved as well, and very quiet. It does not use a great deal of electricity.

A battery backup is also included, in case of a power outage. The lift chair has three reclining positions, and has an extended warranty on all parts.

Cons: The use of a lift chair may cause important muscles to become unused. Lift chairs are designed for people who have already lost the use of many muscles. For elderly people, it is important to use the muscles as much as possible. Lift chairs should only be used if recommended by a doctor.

Guarantee: The Comfort Channel will gladly accept all returns in their original packaging within 30 days of delivery. Items received damaged must be reported and returned within 30 days as well.

Value for money: Excellent value for the money.

Suggested Retail Price $899.99  -  November 2007

Where to buy: Comfort Channel Electric Lift Chair


Author Bio: Loman is an online editor for several gift and shopping websites like net-BUZZ.com Shopping Directory. He enjoys sharing his thoughts, opinions and research findings to help online shoppers make more qualified decisions about their purchases.

Channel Electric Lift Chair

NewBeauty Magazine Subscription Gift Review

This review and suggestion is an excellent gift for your sister or any women interested in beauty skin care and fragrances.

The purpose of the NewBeauty Magazine Subscription is to provide information to women about beauty.


Pros: There isn’t anything that is much better than timely information. Your sister probably isn’t interested in rocket science or football, but you can be pretty sure that she is interested in the products and services that will help to keep her and her skin young and vibrant. Giving her a subscription to NewBeauty Magazine for Christmas this year can be just the answer that you are looking for.

The NewBeauty Magazine prints four issues each year. Inside each issue there will be several things that your sister will be interested in learning about. The magazine discusses new anti-aging products and new skin care products in every issue. There are articles by the professionals about such topics as liposuction, breast enhancement, injectables or laser treatments.

One of the nicest things about a magazine subscription as a gift is that it really is a gift that keeps on giving all year long.

Cons: Buying personal care products can be a little tricky unless you know the person well. If the person you are buying for is your sister, you probably know her well enough to buy this product for her. A magazine subscription is the perfect alternative.

Guarantee: Spa Look offers a 115% price guarantee and a 45 day money back guarantee of satisfaction.

Value for money: A NewBeauty Magazine Subscription is a very thoughtful gift and it is a good value.

Suggested Retail Price $29.99 1 year 4 issues)  -  November 2007

Where to buy: NewBeauty Magazine Subscription


Author Bio: Loman is an online editor for several gift and shopping websites like net-BUZZ.com Shopping Directory. He enjoys sharing his thoughts, opinions and research findings to help online shoppers make more qualified decisions about their purchases.

NewBeauty Magazine Subscription

Personalized 13 oz Sports Mug Gift Review

This review and suggestion is a great gift for any sports fan.

The purpose of the Personalized 13 oz. Sports Mug is to give a special personalized gift to a friend.


Pros: The Personalized 13 oz Sports Mug will make a great gift for all of those guys on your list that know how to enjoy a beer. It’s hard to find Christmas gifts for those buddies that you enjoy watching sports and drinking beer with. They are, after all, guys and they are guys that watch sports and drink beer. The perfect gift for them is the Personalized 13 oz Sports Mug.

You can have anything engraved on the Personalized 13 oz Sports Mug that you would like. You are limited to two lines and only fifteen letters and spaces per line. Still, you can say a lot with a total of 30 letters and spaces.

You can order a set of four of the Personalized 13 oz Sports Mugs but all of the engraving must be the same on each of the four mugs. Still, you can use a set of four as gifts for Christmas or as groomsmen gifts.

Cons: Mugs are made of glass. Glass breaks. Also everybody does not drink beer and some people are very opposed to the idea.

Guarantee: There is no guarantee of satisfaction posted on the Engravable Gifts website.

Value for money: The Personalized 13 oz. Sports Mug will make a terrific gift and it is a very good value.

Suggested Retail Price 1 for $14.39. Set of 4 for $45.00  -  November 2007

Where to buy: Personalized 13 oz Sports Mug


Author Bio: Loman is an online editor for several gift and shopping websites like net-BUZZ.com shopping directory. He enjoys sharing his thoughts, opinions and research findings to help online shoppers make more qualified decisions about their purchases.

Personalized 13 oz Sports Mug