This Charming Life 2008 Holiday Gift Guide

Charitable Giving

2008-12-24T08:55:00.004-05:00

Now that you've shopped till you've dropped, don't forget those in need.

justgive.org calls themselves the "destination for online giving." The site is directory to help you choose a charity to send a donation, divided by category, and includes links to the charities within the listings. Your gift can be sent to honor the memory of a loved one, in someone's name or anonymously.

So go. Give. And have a Merry Christmas!

Wine Sorbet

2008-12-23T18:50:00.003-05:00

I've been busy wrapping up my holiday shopping so posting has been light here but I found this amazing sorbet made with wine(!) at my local gourmet shop. If you can find it near you, it would make a great hostess gift.

You can also order online at winecellarsorbets.com in 4, 6 or 12 packs.

An Inch of Land

2008-12-18T22:43:00.003-05:00

Last minute real-estate gift.

Available in 1" increments at ownapieceofamerica.us

For Your Craftonista

2008-12-17T08:15:00.001-05:00

This cute kit comes in a pouch crocheted by the designer, and includes everything you need to complete the project. Available at Mahar's Dry Goods.

Chop, Chop!

2008-12-16T08:07:00.003-05:00

This cutting board has flaps that fold up to help guide food into the waiting pot. Available at delight.com.

Tykelight

2008-12-15T08:02:00.000-05:00

Portable and rechargable nightlight. Available at Leaps and Bounds.

For Trimming the Tree

2008-12-14T07:40:00.002-05:00

Reindeer ornament. Available at Mahar Dry Goods.

LoveLee Soaps

2008-12-12T18:57:00.004-05:00

I found these adorable soaps at LoveLeeSoaps on Etsy and thought they'd make great stocking stuffers.

For the Kiddos

2008-12-11T19:23:00.016-05:00

A doodle book based on thumb prints. We've given this as a gift before and is very cute.

Shrinky Dinks!

Both available at Kazoo Toys

Ribbon Candy

2008-12-09T09:32:00.000-05:00

John and I were just talking about ribbon candy and how both our grandmothers kept some in covered candy dishes around the holidays. Given the chance, the pieces stuck together and became a giant mass of candy.

I never really liked ribbon candy but that didn't stop me from eating because hello? it was candy and just there for the taking. As long as you could lift the cover off the dish silently.

At the Vermont Country Store.

Marshmallows Not Included

2008-12-08T19:25:00.000-05:00

We can personally attest to the suffering that happens when you build a campfire and are warm only in the front and have to stand up and risk knocking over an innocent glass of wine to warm your backside. At leevalley.com

To Get and To Give

2008-12-08T19:21:00.000-05:00

Not that you need a reason to buy another pair of shoes but when you buy a pair of Toms shoes a second pair will be donated to a child in need.

Creamer

2008-12-06T07:42:00.000-05:00

Another adorable gift idea from uncommongoods.

Doorganizer

2008-12-05T09:52:00.000-05:00

I'm buying this for my husband. Too bad it doesn't fit his wallet, cell phone, checkbook, Blackberry and the other various things he carries with him everyday but can never seem to find without turning the house upside down.

Available at uncommongoods.com

Blue Balls

2008-12-04T12:42:00.000-05:00

This is a ball for hamsters so they can roam safely through your home.

This is a ball for making hamster-flavored ice cream. Available at Target.

Scenes from a Mall

2008-12-03T12:17:00.000-05:00

This is more of a stocking stuffer:

Scared of Santa: Scenes of Terror in Toyland.

Available here.

Oh, How I Miss the Mixed Tape. Like, Totally.

2008-12-02T12:00:00.000-05:00

Cassette tape flash drive from Urban Outfitters.

Mixed media: cassette tape necklace made from recycled vinyl records.
At Insound.com

Charlie Brown Christmas

2008-12-01T09:00:00.000-05:00

I'm totally getting this DVD collection for me our kids.

Don't forget the tree!

Brave Soldier Crash Paks

2008-11-30T11:26:00.000-05:00

Perfect stocking stuffer if Santa is bringing someone you love a new bike. Helmet not included.

At skinstore.com
(Coupon code CHEER20 for 20% off site wide. Good through 12/2.)

For The Wall Street Executive Having a Hard Time Transitioning Back to Tap Water

2008-11-29T09:00:00.000-05:00

Available here.

The Birds Barbie Doll

2008-11-27T21:50:00.000-05:00

For the Hitchcock lover in your life:

Available in limited quantities at Betty's Attic.