Cool gifts require thought, not necessarily money.
The easiest way to give a cool Christmas gift is to figure out exactly what captures the interest of your special someone. Focus on his preferences, interests and hobbies. Think outside of the box, recognizing that a Christmas gift doesn't have to be a tangible gift, but can be an experience or an adventure. Giving something that you two can share elevates your gift to the highest level of coolness.
Stuffed Stocking
Fill his stocking with items that support his hobby.
A stuffed stocking is a gift that can be tailored to anyone's taste and interests. The great thing about a stocking is that the contents can be easily aligned with a budget. If she is a runner, fill the stocking with objects like a shoe wallet, socks, running watch, energy bars and other runners' paraphernalia. If he is a fisherman, include fishing line, a pocket knife, corks, hooks and other fishing equipment.
Classes
Yoga can offer the gift of relaxation.
Say Merry Christmas with a certificate for fun classes that she can do alone or with you. Take cooking classes together to learn prepare dishes that fit your busy lifestyle. Taking tennis classes together will give you an outlet for physical activity and it's something to do together long after the classes are finished. She might enjoy taking a Pilates or yoga class to relax and to keep in shape.
Adventure
Adventure is a gift that broadens his horizons.
Give him an adventure for his big Christmas gift. A skydiving adventure is relatively inexpensive, costing approximately $200 for a tandem jump, depending upon the provider. A rafting adventure is something that both of you can do together, and you can include some camping and other outdoor fun such as hiking. An even more adventurous activity would be hang gliding or parasailing together.
Entertainment
Music is the perfect gift for a teenager.
Entertainment is a gift that is great for a variety of age groups. If your special someone is a teenager, a gift card for music downloads or an MP3 player would be a popular gift. A young couple just getting started or a single person on a tight budget might enjoy a cable upgrade for one year. Virtually everyone enjoys going to the movie theater. Gift certificates for dinner and a movie for two would be good for any couple -- married or high school sweethearts.
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