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Great Gift Ideas for Runners

TellMeAGift — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:30:18 +0000

We all have friends and family members with a knack for running. The hobby has a loyal and passionate following composed of energetic and health-orientated people of all ages. Should you be shopping around for a runner’s birthday, at Christmas, or really for any other occasion, try buying them something that will make this pastime of theirs easier, more enjoyable, or in any way…better. Below we’ve listed some great gift ideas for runners, to assist you in shopping for that runner on your gift list!

A Running Jacket — Saucony Epic Run Jacket

The well-received and comfortable Saucony Epic Run Jacket provides its runners a cozy feel that protects against rain, water damage, and biting climates. The garment is designed to withstand the natural challenges faced by long runs in inconsistent and/or rainy weather. The jacket is a fantastic layer for winter weather running, work out, and training. Sale prices start as low as $59.99 with standard pricing begins at $69.32.

Running Shoes — Reebok Men’s Classic Leather Running Shoe

The reasonably priced Reebok Men’s Classic Leather is known to be a solid pick. Not only is the shoe a valuable addition to a runner’s collection (the more the better when it comes to running shoes), it is also gift-budget friendly. The shoe is a classic and sharp black color that goes well with most outfits and can be worn virtually anywhere casually. This solid gift idea will only run you about $49.75 and will satisfy the recipient for years to come.

ID Bracelet — Sports Vital / Sports ID Adjustable Bracelet

A great way of blending safety with appeal is to wear a Sports ID bracelet. The runner on your list won’t just dig the sharp look of this item, but they will also appreciate the bracelet’s utility. If ever anything happened, this ID bracelet provides emergency and personal information about the runner to whoever finds or helps them. It’s a must have precaution and not too shabby of a gift. The item is only priced at $20 too.

High Visibility Vest — Neiko High Visibility Neon Green Zipper Front Safety Vest w/ Reflective Strips

As mentioned before, there is nothing more important than being safe while running. While running at night, the dangers become more obvious. Wearing this neon green safety vest w/reflective straps prevents one thing: being unseen. Perhaps in the day a subtler look would fly, but when the sun goes down a runner cannot be safe enough given the volume of traffic on our roadways. This gift helps runners maintain a safe running environment and it is only $9.95.

Hope your running recipients grow to love these useful products.

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Most Popular Gift 2011 – Apple iPad 2

TellMeAGift — Sun, 22 May 2011 02:35:00 +0000

There’s no denying that the item on the top of everyone’s wishlist this year is the Apple iPad 2!

For those who aren’t too sure what all the fuss is about – what is so good about the iPad 2?

Well where do we begin? First up the iPad 2 has forward facing and rear cameras (perfect for facetime); it also has a better process than the original iPad and it’s smaller now too. It also has a groovy new magnetic cover.

Sure there are other computer tablets that can do all the stuff that an iPad 2 can do, but let’s face it, none of them are quite as cool or as smooth and easy to use.

So if you are looking for a gift idea for a brother, sister, heck even your grandparents, then the Apple iPad 2 would have to be at the top of the wishlist.

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Unique Birthday Gift Ideas for Someone Special

TellMeAGift — Sun, 22 May 2011 02:19:00 +0000

Each year, birthdays come and go. This year make sure that you get a gift that will be remembered. Take a look at these unique birthday gift ideas.

A great, but inexpensive way to say Happy Birthday is to give the gift of a book that is birthday related. This is a great one for adults and kids alike:

For the person who enjoys sweets, then this is a great choice for a gift for them:

If it is that special 40th birthday, then you may want to take the time to get a capsule that has things from the particular year they were born:

For the health food junkie, you may want to get them a gift basket that is healthy for them. Here is a great choice:

To say I love you in a way that will last a lifetime, give the gift of flowers (but make sure they will never wilt). Although these may seem cheesy, they are sure to be loved:

While most of these gifts are not very expensive, you are sure to find that they are unique. This is a great way to ensure that they remember their birthday for many years to come.

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The Gift of Good Friday

TellMeAGift — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 04:29:30 +0000

With today being Good Friday I would like to remind everyone to give the best gift of all and it has nothing to do with chocolate. Take the time today to just give the gift of good company and happiness and appreciate the friends and family around you – because that is the best gift of all!

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Gifts for Cool Geeks

TellMeAGift — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:07:06 +0000

Geeks are the new quarterbacks and so now when we buy them presents we want to impress them with our geeky prowess.

But if when you are not a geek yourself it can be hard to know what to get them (for instance a book of sudoku puzzles probably won’t impress the modern geek)!

So if you want to impress that geek friend of yours or maybe just want some cool new geek presents for yourself then here are some geek chic ideas for you…

Every geek likes to look cool so a great geek gift idea believe it or not is clothes, especially tshirts.

If the tshirt has writing on it then it better be clever and witty otherwise you will want a shirt that is uber cool with colours that will impress his or hers most geekiest of friends.

Another gift than any geek is sure to love is of course gadgets, just make sure that it is new!

An old iPod mini isn’t exactly going to be useful to someone who already has an iPhone, iPad and the latest iMac now is it?

So when thinking of cool gifts look for the latest camera, video game consoles or a USB that will hold a serious amount of data.

Then of course there are the gifts that will keep that geek being well, geeky. That is DVDs, book and games and anything else to keep their mind active.

Trying to decide which to give isn’t rocket science though, your geek will probably love to watch any of the latest DVDs that are out just ask the shop assistant and they will not just what to choose for you otherwise if you’re buying online pick a best seller and you won’t go wrong.

Of course this is just the start of what you can buy for you loving geek but if you want an more personal advice then leave a comment or chat to TellMeAGift Chat!

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What to gift right now: The Lost Symbol

TellMeAGift — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:36:39 +0000

In case you haven’t heard the latest book by Dan Brown, The Lost Symbol, is out and is sure to be on everyone’s gift wishlist. This book is the sequel to Dan Brown’s other bestsellers The Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons and if it is even half as good then it is sure to be brilliant. So get out and get this for someone now.

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Say Sorry Gifts

TellMeAGift — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:21:12 +0000

Sometimes it’s nice to give a gift just to say sorry. Here are some gift ideas for those times when you need a little forgiveness to come your way and to put a little smile on someone’s face.

Flowers

There is nothing like some pretty flowers to make saying sorry a little easier. These Vera Wang flowers pictured below will be sure to put you in the good books again.

Something sweet

If you want some Brownie Points then how about some brownies. Or anything sweet will do the trick really, nothing says sorry like a big piece of cake or a big block of chocolate.

Whatever you decide to get as a gift to say “I’m Sorry” just make sure it is something gentle and sweet. No need for a big extravagant gift, just a little gesture to show the other person that you care.

The Top Ten MP3 Players to Gift

TellMeAGift — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:00:33 +0000

The MP3 player has become the classic gift to get for just about anybody. MP3′s make a fantastic gift for the music lover or if you add a personalized playlist it can also be a cute gift for your crush or loved ones as well. So what are the best MP3 players to get? Keep on reading to find out.

1. The Apple iPod Touch

Okay so this may seem obvious, but the iPod Touch really is the best mp3 player around. Not only does it hold a whole tonne of music but you can watch videos on it and its fun and easy to use as well. If you want to get the best just get this one.

2. SanDisk Sansa Fuze

For those of you who aren’t so into iPods or don’t like using iTunes then the Sansa Fuze is for you. The Fuze may even be better than the iPod it just doesn’t come with the cool and hip factor. The Fuze has great music quality and it comes with a couple of extra features like an FM radio that you can record from, an external mic and a microSD card.

3. Apple iPod Nano

Now don’t be fooled by the size of these because they can still pack a punch. While these might not be quite as cool as the iPod Touch they are much easier to carry around. If the gift recipient is after something they can take to the gym with them and that comes in pretty colors too, then this is the gift for them.

4. Coby MP3 Player

If you’re after an mp3 player without the hefty price tag than go for the Coby. While it may not look as funky or be as fancy as some of the other mp3s it still does the job. It holds a fair amount of music and has good sound quality. The Coby is very good product at a very low price (currently only $40 from Amazon.com).

5. Archos Internet Media Tablet

Now this isn’t just any old mp3 player, this is more like a media centre at your fingertips. Take it wherever you go and you can watch movies on its wide screen, get WiFi access and a whole heap of other cool things you didn’t even know you needed. I may have said the iPod was the best for mp3s but this is a whole lot more.

6. Zune Video MP3 Player

Apple’s biggest competitor is Microsoft’s Zune. This has all the cool features you want in an mp3 player plus it has exclusive Zune radio channels, wireless sharing, access to videos, movies and is compatible with the Xbox 360. It also has a heap of other features that you’ll need to check out too. This is no doubt a wishlist item.

7. Sony Walkman Video MP3 Player

If you’re giving your mp3 player to someone who’s after something a little easier to use then go for the Sony Walkman. It has great sound quality, is slim and holds a long battery life, it just doesn’t have some of the bonus features that comes with your fancier mp3 players. A great gift though none the less.

8. Creative Labs Zen MX MP3 Player

This mp3 player comes with all the features you’ll need: sounds quality, battery life and a range of formats. It also comes with an SD card that makes it easy to transfer your music around. A great mp3 player with all the features and not as pricey as some of the other models.

9. Apple iPod Shuffle

Sometimes all you need is some music. The iPod Shuffle might not have any other features but it has all you need and that is some pumping beats. This is great if you just want to carry something light (this is super tiny) but beware it can get a little annoying if you can’t find the song you want to hear.

10. Mozaic LX

This mp3 player makes the list because it is so cheap and it looks quite pretty too. This would make a great gift for a little girl or for when you just want a little stocking filler but it is not as good as some of the other mp3s around.

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How To Always Know What to Gift

TellMeAGift — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:08:18 +0000

This may sound silly be the easiest way to always get somebody a gift that they want is to be organized and pay attention. Everybody should keep a list of the people that they regularly buy for, such as your partner, close family and friends. Whenever you get an idea or they tell you something that they want write it down. It’s that simple and then come months down the track when you need to buy a gift just check what you’ve written on your list and voila. You’ll also score extra points because your family and friends will think that you’ve remembered their favorite things and really paid attention to them.

If you think that even this is too hard to remember then go get your cell phone right now and type gift ideas in the note section and every time a gift idea comes up stealthily put it on your phone.

I guarantee that this little bit of organization will save you lots of time and frustration.

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Christmas is On Its Way!

TV Shows that Make Great Gifts

TellMeAGift — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:28:46 +0000

Giving a TV show box set for a gift these days is very popular. Some TV shows now are better than movies and the bonus is that they entertain for hours longer. TV shows also make great gifts as you can choose how much you want to spend and there is a TV show out there for everybody. So what are the best TV shows on DVD? And who are they best to gift to? Well keep on reading to find out.

1. Dexter

Dexter is the show that everybody is talking about right now, and if you know someone that hasn’t seen this yet you need to get it for them so they can discover its brilliance for themselves. The Dexter DVDs would be best to gift to your brother, boyfriend or even your girlfriend (hey Dexter is hot!). Just don’t give this as a gift to anyone who is a bit squeamish or can’t handle the suspense.

2. Gossip Girl

All the girls are gossiping about Gossip Girl right now. Full of romance, angst and ridiculously beautiful people this show is a great gift for young females.

3. True Blood

Hot on everyone’s lips right now is the new HBO show True Blood. This show is saucy and sexy and not recommended for those who don’t do well at the sight of blood, for everyone else though this show is a must see.

4. Flight of the Conchords

Flight of the Conchords is a quirky little show about a two-man novelty band from New Zealand who find the funny things in everyday life and often sing about them too. This show is hilariously entertaining and would be a great gift for anyone who likes unique shows or just enjoys a good old laugh.

5. Transformers

This is not the movie Transformers with that geeky guy and hot girl, this is the original cartoon series created 25 years ago. This show would be a great gift to give to children or even to the adults who can remember fondly watching it themselves all those years ago. Definitely recommended.

6. Planet Earth

Planet Earth is the most amazing wildlife/nature show that anyone will ever see. This show films and educates on some of the most splendid regions and habitats around the globe. This really is a beautiful show and would be recommended for anyone who loves documentaries or who just loves to sit in wonder at some of the amazing life forms that exist on this earth.

7. Sex and the City

This show is the single girls bible and it will be watched over and over again. Trust us every adult female out there doesn’t just want to have this show, but she needs it. So if she doesn’t already own this show, it would definitely make a great TV show gift on DVD.

8. Seinfeld

Seinfeld is one of the best TV shows on DVD and even though it is about nothing it will surely have you laughing about something and yada yada yada this show will make a great gift for just about anyone.

9. Red Dwarf

This show is an absolute classic yet still as funny now as it has ever been. The complete series of Red Dwarf would make a great tv show gift for science fiction geeks, cool kids or anyone who enjoys a bit of BBC comedy.

10. The Office

Anyone who has worked in an office will be able to relate to this show and have themselves a good giggle. This TV show would make a great gift for those stuck in a cubicle all day or for anyone who gets a good laugh out of Steve Carell’s comic genius.

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