| y fireplace, a steaming mug of coffee, a blanket | | | | bar, wrap it with cellophane, and you've got a |
| and a good book make for a pleasant evening in | | | | piping hot winter present all ready to go, at |
| this cool autumn weather. Yes, the weather is | | | | minimal cost. |
| certainly getting chilly, and it's time to think about | | | | Reading Lights – Snuggling down under the |
| what makes this season a lovely time of year. It's | | | | covers with a good book is a great way to pass |
| often easy to choose presents for a person | | | | the cold winter evenings. Clip-on reading lights are |
| during summer – a whole range of outdoor | | | | a great way to create the ideal atmosphere. Turn |
| activities is opened up to you for possibilities. | | | | out the overhead light, snuggle down with a good |
| There's toys and games for at the beach, | | | | book, and attach your compact book light to the |
| barbecuing tools, outdoor sports equipment, sun | | | | top of the page. These are an inexpensive gift, |
| hats and sandals, picnic and backyard dining | | | | but they make a great little present. If you want |
| utensils, gardening tools – you name it! | | | | to add to it, buy a book to go with it, find a |
| When it comes to winter, however, you might | | | | bookmark, and together with the reading light, |
| need to think outside the box a little to come up | | | | you've set your friend up with all the right |
| with the perfect gifts for the one you love. | | | | ingredients for a relaxing evening. |
| In this article I'd like to give you a few ideas that | | | | Socks, Scarves and Slippers – Stripy |
| you may not have considered before. Something | | | | socks, toe socks, fuzzy socks, slipper socks, |
| to get those creative juices flowing and set your | | | | socks with his/her name on it, there's heaps of |
| mind at ease about the upcoming birthday or | | | | sock ideas to keep your feet toasty. And when |
| special event. What can you do to make that | | | | you get into the slipper arena, the options are |
| person's winter day a bit more sunny? | | | | practically endless! |
| Umbrellas – This may seem like a boring | | | | Clothing – Jumpers and jackets are pretty |
| gift, but have you discovered some of the more | | | | common clothing items that come to our minds |
| quirky umbrellas that are on the market these | | | | when we think of warmth. But what about for |
| days? Umbrellas with golf ball handles, with a | | | | the outdoorsmen amongst us? What about a lined |
| favourite AFL team logo, a soccer ball look, | | | | fishing vest or a hardy hunting vest? Besides |
| children's animal umbrellas, and cartoon umbrellas, | | | | being warm, this sort of vest provides plenty of |
| to name a few. Do a search on Google for what | | | | pockets to store equipment and tackle. |
| you're after on an umbrella, and you might just | | | | Computer Gizmos – Then there are the |
| be surprised what you find! | | | | ones who cannot be pulled away from their |
| Thermal Insulated Mugs – These are a | | | | computers, winter OR summer! There's not a |
| must on cold, drizzly days. Getting up early (in the | | | | heap of budget gifts to purchase for computer |
| dark, no less), shivering into your cold car, and | | | | geeks as far as items they need. Sure you can |
| commuting to work can be downright dreary. | | | | get them a USB stick, but how exciting is that? |
| However, with a warm cup of your favourite | | | | Not very. Think outside the box. Why not give |
| beverage, you'll be much more able to warm up | | | | them a USB aquarium? Attaching to the USB |
| and enjoy that personal time in the car. Don't | | | | port, this aquarium can be operated from the |
| think that a thermal mug has to be boring either! | | | | computer screen – feed your fish, play |
| What are the individual's interests? Thermal mugs | | | | with them. Or the USB missile launcher...but be |
| come with Holden logos, Coca Cola logos, AFL | | | | warned – YOU might be target practice! |
| team logos, plus a huge range of other designs. | | | | When you begin thinking along these lines, there |
| Mugs – While we're on the topic of hot | | | | are heaps of fun little gifts designed specifically for |
| drinks, why not a mug for around the house? | | | | the computer whiz. |
| There are personalized mugs, sports mugs, Ford | | | | I could keep going, but this should give your |
| and Holden mugs, and mugs in crazy shapes and | | | | creativity a little kick start as you think of the |
| sizes (my Dad loves jumbo mugs!). Stuff it with a | | | | endless options for gift giving in the colder |
| packet of hot chocolate or mocha, some | | | | months. Have fun crunching through those autumn |
| marshmallows, and his or her favourite chocolate | | | | leaves, and stay warm! |