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Gifts for The Creative Spirit

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:05:43 +0000

The Creative Spirit:

Favorite Subject: Art, creative writing, film, photography.
After Class: Updating her blog, creating an iMovie, making new clothes or accessories.
Most Likely To: Move to New York or Los Angeles and live in a loft.
On her Netflix Queue: Anime, independent films, the classics, award-winning shorts.
Mantra: I create — therefore I am.
Famous Examples: Sofia Coppola, Amber Tamblyn.

Know a teen who is definitely a creative spirit? here are some cool gift ideas for her:
Diana camera
Stickr Frames
Adorable Harajuku Lovers Wallets & Totes

Ideas courtesy of Gifts.com

Gifts for The Thinker

admin — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:56:56 +0000

The Thinker:

Morning Ritual: NPR and the NY Times crossword — in pen — in under 20 minutes.
Reading List: Politics, philosophy, psychology and physics — she’s working her way through the Ps at the university library.
Can’t live without: Her library card, museum memberships, a glass of sherry by the fire.
In her Passport: Stamps from countries with ancient Greek, Roman and Egyptian ruins.
Night on the Town: She’s a staunch supporter of the symphony, opera and ballet.
Mantra: A home without books is a body without soul.
Famous Examples: Christiane Amanpour, Condoleezza Rice, Jeopardy contestants.

Here are some great gift ideas for someone who fits this archetype:

Gifts for The Super Grandma

admin — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:55:12 +0000

Gifts for The Super Grandma

The Super Grandma:

Weekend Plans: Three generations around the table for Sunday dinner.
Second Career: Spoiling the grandkids.
Favorite Accessory: Freshly baked chocolate chip cookies and milk.
Guilty Pleasure: What’s there to feel guilty about — have another cookie!
Bumper Sticker: If Mom and Dad say no, ask Grandma.
Famous Examples: Marie from Everybody Loves Raymond.

Ahhh yes, the super grandma. Seems to have everything and seems even harder to please. Well, give some of these gifts a try!

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Gifts for Mr. Imagination

admin — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 20:39:23 +0000

Mr. Imagination

Mr. Imagination:

Gets a Gold Star For: Entertaining himself for hours without bothering Mom.
Gets a Time Out For: Taking the sheets and pillows off all the beds to make a tree fort.
Favorite Field Trip: The magic shop to learn new tricks to amaze his friends.
Reading List: Avid comic book reader, especially superheroes series.
Saving his Allowance For: The next Harry Potter book.

Need a gift for the child who has a huge imagination? Try these gifts:

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The Hipster and The Adventurer

admin — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:09:58 +0000

The Hipster

The Hipster:

Morning Ritual: Decaf soy latte at a local independent coffee shop.
Uniform: Vintage, alternative, original — no head-to-toe trends for her.
On her iPod: Indie rock, downtempo electronica, local DJ mixes, YouTube videos.
Reading List: Art, film, music and fashion pieces.
Ride: If the sun is shining: her Vespa. If not: her Mellow Yellow Mini Cooper.
Mantra: Friends don’t let friends drink Starbucks.
Famous Examples: Sofia Coppola, Maggie Gyllenhall, Chloë Sevigny.

If a Hipster is who you have to buy for, check out these picks:

The Adventurer

The Adventurer:

Perfect Day: Any day he wakes up in a tent, a hammock, a forest or on a beach.
Uniform: Fleece, GoreTex, wetsuit, rock climbing harness, parachute, bike shorts.
Wouldn’t Be Caught Dead In: Black tie — or any tie for that matter.
Native Habitat: Mountains, streams, back roads, foreign countries, eco fundraisers.
Ride: Wind, water, waves, snow, zip-line, the off-road.
Can’t Live Without: His GPS, passport, Mother Nature, Swiss Army Knife.
Famous Examples: Jon Krakauer, Survivor contestants, Lance Armstrong.

Buying gifts for the Adventurer is fun, check these out:

Courtesy of Gifts.com

The Achiever and the Geek

admin — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 13:24:28 +0000

The Achiever

The Achiever:
Morning Ritual: Back-to-back Power Pilates classes followed by a double shot latte.
Uniform: Power suits and pumps, except Fridays, when it’s business-casual cashmere.
On her PDA: Dow Jones updates of her latest net worth.
Reading List: Self, Business Week, Fortune, the latest Who’s Who with her name in it.
Ride: Business Class.
Mantra: I’ll sleep when I’m dead.
Famous Examples: Oprah Winfrey, Lynette from Desperate Housewives.

If you have an achiever to buy for, consider these gifts:

The Geek

The Geek:
Friday Night Date: Battling for supremacy in an online gaming tournament.
Uniform: Glasses and Blackberry holster attached to his belt.
Ride: Segway.
Reading List: PC World, Scientific American, Popular Mechanics, CNET, Gizmodo.
On his TiVo: Increased memory after he hacked into it.
Native Habitat: TED Conference, Silicon Valley, his desk glued to his high-powered PC.
Famous Examples: Bill Gates, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Shawn Fanning.

If you have a Geeky guy to buy for, consider these gifts:

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Gifts for The Super Mom and The Guy’s Guy

admin — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:41:49 +0000

The Super mom

The super Mom:
Morning Ritual: Pack lunches, fold laundry, workout — all before sunrise.
On her Fridge: Sports schedules, dance classes, dentist appointments, grocery lists.
Uniform: Anything without baby spit-up is a bonus.
Reading List: Homework and bedtime stories.
Ride: Minivan or wagon with forgiving upholstery.
Mantra: Because I said so.
Famous Examples: Debra Barone from Everybody Loves Raymond.
If you have a Super mom to buy for, consider these gifts:

The Guy's Guy

The Guy’s Guy:
Sunday Ritual: A sporting event, a big-screen TV, snacks and a six-pack.
Uniform: Jeans, baseball cap with team logo, and his favorite t-shirt since high school.
On his TiVo: ESPN and ESPN2′s complete lineup, American Chopper, My Name Is Earl.
Ride: Big, powerful and domestic: Ford pickup or Cadillac Escalade.
On his Grill: Burgers, steak, hot dogs. Banned: Veggie burgers.
Native Habitat: Hardware store, auto show, his La-Z-Boy Chair with the remote.
Famous Examples: Kevin James, Brett Favre, Dan Conner from Rosanne.

Here are some great gift ideas for The Guy’s Guy:

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What’s Their Archetype?

admin — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:57:44 +0000

Buying gifts can be stressful unless you REALLY know the person and have a good idea already of what they need or what they want. If you don’t have a clue, take a look at their archetype.

An ‘archetype’ is an original model of a person, ideal example, or a prototype after which others are copied, patterned, or emulated; a symbol universally recognized by all. In psychology, an archetype is a model of a person, personality, or behavior. Source: Wikipedia

The next few entries will give a fglimpse into the most common archetypes. Once you have a basic understanding of them, you will be able to find gifts for someone based on their archetype!