Tuesday, 07 December 2010

  • Christmas Shopping for Him or Her: A Guide


    In less than three weeks, children around the world will be mesmerized by their relatives in Santa outfits; or perhaps just hobos with large garbage bags and white beards, walking dogs for cheeseburgers. No matter which version you get, a good time is sure to be had by all, as anticipation builds and last-minute shopping is done. However, Christmas shopping can become stressful not only due to time constraints, but because you just don't know what to get your lover and you're trying to keep it a surprise.

    Do you ask his friends?

    Do you rummage through his browsing history amongst links to the various free YouTube-like pornography sites in hopes of finding clues?

    Buying your man a hooker for Christmas may seem noble to a very small percentage of women out there, but for the majority, it's not a viable option. Guys, are you good at catching the various hints thrown your way? Or is it harder to Christmas shop for your girl than it is to choose between a session of multi-player Black Ops or a round of sex?

    Although I've always been a relatively easy person to shop for, I've had the misfortune of dating women who purposely make it a living hell for me to find gifts that aren't $3,000 Louis Vuitton bags or fabulous dinners with diamond-encrusted utensils. All joking aside, it has always been a mystery, where part of the gift ends up being the boundless dedication needed to find it. I'm not an ultra-materialistic person and would be perfectly content receiving a $10 gift card from Gamestop, but I've compiled a list of some gift ideas that may help those without a clue.

     

    1. The Beer Holster

    What better way to show your appreciation for an ever-expanding beer gut than a holster for those nice, cold, alcoholic beverages? Not only will your partner look sexy sporting this fine, genuine leather waist strap, it will also prevent those unfortunate spills that stem from untactful bottle placement. Wear it while cosplaying a sexy cop, cowboy, or even in the nude! This is truly a remarkable piece of equipment that is versatile and stylish. Don't hesitate to buy one, really. It's sure to be a hit amongst friends at outdoor grills and cops looking to take you down for both mocking them and breaking the open container law.

    2. The Sculpted Jewelry Tree

    It's no secret that most women enjoy wearing their jewelry, and often prefer it over any other type of gift during the holidays. Although they may have accumulated enough jewelry to stone you to death for being a bad boyfriend, it's often stored away in a box instead of being on display as a reminder to watch what you do. With this lovely tree, sporting a matte finish, you'll be hard-pressed to find jewelry nice enough to outshine the tree itself. It's just that gorgeous. With plenty of branches to decorate, your woman will surely forgive your lack of attention this year and beyond.

    3. Essential Oil Gift Set

    There's no need to be depressed from a pre-Christmas break-up anymore. With this kit, you can experience aromatherapy in many different flavors. Mix oils, experiment, alter your mood, and have fun. You never needed the nagging or the controlling behavior, anyway. Take control of your mood with Lavender, Eucalyptus, Sweet Orange, and Clary Sage among others. Instead of inviting your ex's best friend over for a rebound, fall in love all over again with the scent of self-worth and empower yourself once more.

    4. Chocolate Body Frosting Gift Set

    Sex and chocolate go together like Sarah Palin and stupidity. You can turn your bedroom into a baby-making chocolate factory with the aid of this set, which features a few different flavors including Caramel Cream and Wild Cherry Chocolate Frosting. Leave a trail of rich, hot, chocolate cream across his or her body, and create designs with your tongue. If being messy and getting sticky isn't an issue, you can cream it up in multiple ways and styles now, if the product weren't already sold out. Sorry.


    5. Christmas Themed Condoms

    Talk about a stocking stuffer! You'll get double the stuffing when you purchase this set of 24 assorted condoms, featuring Christmas themes ranging from 'ol "Saint Dick" to the iconic "Blowman" with a top-hat and carrot. Indulge in terrible puns while making love with these comically bad, yet fun rubbers. Tell your friends, tell your neighbors and gather up a group of people for a Christmas party unlike any you've ever had.

    6. Send a Pantygram

    A what? Yes, it's exactly what it sounds like. Thanks to the Internet and curious minds alike, you're now able to send a pair of heart-shaped panties with an attached message of your choice. Be creative, write the dirtiest things imaginable, make it anonymous. You can surely drive your man wild with this gift that will leave him guessing and horny. The note will lead him to an online message which he'll read, and you'll get a notification once the message is read.

    The panties come in a mysterious black envelope, and it's easy to set up. If you want to be sneaky, play it off like you've only gotten him one gift, which he'll personally received from you. In the event that he doesn't tell you about this mysterious envelope and keeps it to himself, you've got a potential manwhore on your hands. Sign it as one of his female friends for kicks, and watch the hilarity unfold! I don't condone this idea at all, but what you do with a pantygram is completely up to you. If you do it and get hilarious results, please share it with me for laughs.

    This list can surely grow to biblical proportions, but I'm going to end it here and allow you to add in your own ideas. 


    What are you getting your partner for Christmas? Is it difficult to find the perfect gift? Let's discuss.


    Sincerely,
    Nuñez Love Doctor

    Certified with a PhD in Terrible Gift Ideas and Not So Terrible Gift Ideas.

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Comments (29)

  • Hinase@xanga

    I got him Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood..a game he has been wanting since it came out..and he loves it =) And he has me for the holidays...someone to spend the holidays with that loves and cares for him too. 

  • TequilaKisses@xanga

    How is the last item beneficial to my man physically? LOL. Cool concept though.

  • beebizzle@xanga

    i LOVE that jewelry tree. its so pretty! and if he remembered i think he's gonna get me something similar this year. i got him a couple blu ray movies, gran turismo 5 and an rc helicopter. i think he'll be pleased. and he got me a kindle. lol. woohoo!! i'm good, i think he'll be good, we're all good! the only thing idk about is stocking stuffers for him. and forget the christmas condoms, we don't need those. lol. but if you have any non perverted ideas for that then that'd be great! (he already told me to put panties in the stocking, not sure why, but whatever.)

  • queenelizabeth03@xanga

    #2 is actually a really cute idea. Very practical and pretty too! I might have to ask for one of those...

  • UltraViolet847@xanga

    I agree the tree is adorable..good pick!


    My man is a super nerd that does not play video games..but likes to fix cars and computers and is also from another country..Lol Im screwed!! Please any ideas??

  • lilblucherrygrl@xanga

    I would love it if my boyfriend bought me that box of essential oils because the one I bought a few months ago is already running out XD (weird because that one in the picture is the same exact box that I have now). He is pretty much just happy with his gaming stuff but once in awhile Ill poke into my memory of things he loved as a child or stuff he has been wanting for years but never had the chance to get. I love surprising people =)

  • midge4ever@xanga

    I got my boyfriend a hunting hat and a shurpa. The shurpa is awesome. It's waterproof and heat is more likely to stay in it rather than leave it. You can also turn it into a poncho. 


    These gifts are perfect for him cause he's an outdoorsy kind of guy and he asked for the hat.
  • ELIZerson@xanga

    Hmmmm... I got my boyfriend underarmour :P  Those things are EXPENSIVE!

  • FlowersKill@xanga

    the treeeee is cuteeeeeeeeeee.



    but gift cards are always good.
  • betsy15@xanga

    ah my husband would LOVE a beer holster. if i bought him one though, i'd have to get one for myself too! those look pretty awesome. :]

  • ccccourage@xanga

    Thank you for another delightful post...fun and practical! What more could we ask for...I f'in HATE condoms, but those are so darn cute I sorta want to buy them anyway. 

  • makou3347@xanga

    With the exception of the beer holster, great suggestions!  The jewelry tree and aromatherapy kit are my favorites.

  • springg11@xanga

    I dont think buying a gift is that hard.. As long as the budget is ok, then everything else kinda falls into place

  • prettynpink628@xanga

    I personally like the beer holster. But that's just me. :)


    I would like a tea assortment. Mmmm. As for the SO, when I have one, I try to buy him stuff he'll really like (concert tix, video games, cds) or make a nice dinner if it's a bad money year.
  • WhenHateIsTheOnlyOption@xanga

    That tree is a neat idea, I'll get that for me.

  • mi_piaci

    girls are easy: jewelry. it doesn't have to be expensive, as long as it doesn't turn us green, its usually all good. take not of what kind of jewelry she likes to wear ie. simple silver necklaces with a single charm, bracelets with lots of colored beads, dangly earrings, etc. find something thats similar in style but different than anything you've seen her wear. forever 21 has a ton of inexpensive stuff, also check out the mall around this time there's usually people who set up tables with jewelry and other stuff.

    i hate shopping for guys. i never know what to get my boyfriend, although he says i give awesome gifts. in the past i've given him yankee tickets, a guinness light box, an ipod nano, books, cookbooks, a ravioli maker, pictures of us--shutterfly has this great feature called wink and you can turn your pictures into photo strips, i printed out 3 and taped them onto a nice piece of scrapbooking paper and put it in a frame (super cute, esp. if you're long distance or about to be long distance)...
    this christmas there's definitely a budget, we actually told each other what we wanted, we each wanted specific cookbooks (we cook together a lot).
    so if he likes to cook or likes alton brown or even likes to cook and likes science the Good Eats cookbooks are awesome. (part of me wants my own copies haha)

    my bf would love the beer holster but i don't like to encourage his frat boy behavior :P lol

  • ROASM@xanga

    I like cute dumb things. Like pikachu notebooks, or a froggy alarm clock. Maybe a hello kitty wallet, or a hilariously fat stuffed animal. I also like things that smell nice like lotions and perfume, but body oil is messy and I don't like it.


    My boyfriend likes math books and books about atheism. I got him an Ann Rand book for christmas and I'm getting him gummy sharks!


    Nerdy loves forever!!!

  • ROASM@xanga

    @mi_piaci - I actually don't like getting jewlerly and I'm a pretty feminime girl. :D


     I like accessories like hair bows and stuff with glitters!

  • mi_piaci

    @ROASM@xanga - thats funny cause i'm actually not a girly girl at all and i like simple necklaces and whatnot...i dont do hair bows or glitter haha

  • xraindropsonroses@xanga

    Those condoms = amazing.


    I have no boyfriend right now though, so I can't buy anyone those. :(

  • disorderedpersonality@xanga

    He's getting a remote-control helicopter, a portable iHome thing, and some random smaller items I thought would suit him. Not as fancy as the year he graduated college in December as well, but I still think he'll be satisfied :) 

  • jamoncita@xanga

    eh, not feeling those ideas actually...

  • anonymous

    If you know what they want, surprise them. If not, find out lol. Even if you ask, that doesn't completely ruin the surprise because they still don't know what brand or model it'll be. Better to get them something they want than to take a chance on it and fail.

  • actuallyfeel_alive@xanga

    Lmao at the pantygram, omg... Great way to find out he's a manwhore, mwahahaha. XP
    And those condoms are just cheesy, lol. I'd be laughing too hard to want to do anything if I saw my SO wearing one of those...

    On a more serious note, I LOVE the chocolate body frosting and the sculpted jewelry thingy (yes, I know I'm being rather eloquent tonight.)

  • AsylumBlue

    @ROASM@xanga - Hair bows on girls are always fucking cute. So cute that I even cussed.

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