If you, dear reader, have anything in common with me right now, it’s probably the fact that we are both unemployed and are desperately tearing out our hair in order to land a full-time job with benefits. What do you do in order to keep from going stir-crazy or completely and utterly depressed?

It is a question I have had to ask myself many times since I graduated in May. After some trial and error, I have come up with a list of fun, free or cheap activities to do. Bonus-some look excellent on your resume.

So, without further ado, I give you the list:
• Volunteering. Volunteering for non-profit organizations or animal shelters looks fantastic on your resume and shows potential employers that despite a lack of full-time work, you’re keeping yourself busy. Plus, there’s nothing like the sense of accomplishment when you realized that you actually made a positive change in the world, small though it might be.

• Writing. For my fellow aspiring creative writers, working on your portfolio is a great way to pass the time, especially if you are applying for jobs where writings skills are needed. It might not be volunteer work but it does show that you’re keeping busy and that your writing skills are up to par.

• Promoting indie bands. Have musician friends? Do they need help promoting upcoming gigs? Helping to pass out cds and flyers is a great way to go out and about so that you’re not cooped up in your house, slowly going stir-crazy.

• YouTube skits. Into acting? Why not gather a few friends, write out a script, film and then upload it to YouTube? If the Joker Blogs are anything to go by, with the right promotion, your video can wind up being an internet hit as well.

• The library. Like to read? Broke as a joke? Spend your time at the library where you can still keep up to date on the latest novels and if you already have a library card, it’s free.

• Yard Sale. Need a bit of cash? Why not get a few friends and organize a yard sale? It’s a good way to get rid of junk that’s just lying around and make a bit of cash.

• Dog walking. If you like animals, try putting up a few fliers advertising yourself as a dog walker. Can’t hurt, and it’ll be a good way to have references for a future job application.

• Movie night with friends. Especially for women, having a movie night with your friends is a great way to pass the time and distress after job hunting. Swap DVDs-have a friend bring over a movie to watch that you haven’t seen, and look through your DVD collection to find movies your friend hasn’t watched.

• Mani/pedi night. Again, for women who can’t afford to splurge on a manicure or pedicure, gather up a few friends, some food (bonus points if you make the affair a potluck), and some nail polish so you can take turns giving yourselves manicures and pedicures.

• Visit your local park. Like bike riding? Roller blading? Or merely taking a nice long stroll? Go to your local park and get some fresh air-it’s a great way to relax.

All this and more you can do to keep yourself active, happy, and stress free while you look for employment. Happy job hunting!

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I never thought the day would come and I would be able to say this. Free People, the store that many teenagers and young adults alike dream about wearing, is finally having a decent sale. And by decent I mean, you can walk in, leave with more than one item, and have only spent under $50. What should you purchase my dear readers? Well, my first instinct is to tell you to buy their once $68 dollar jeans. Now, a reasonable price of $29.90, not only will these jeans leave you bottom nice and snug, they are guaranteed to last. I have had a pair for over 3 years that to this day not only retain the great fit, but they STILL look great! And in today’s stores, great quality is not something that you can come by all to often. If they do not have your size, make sure you ask one of the employees to look for the item at a another store. If found at another location, the item will be delivered to your doorstep- with no extra charge. So there you have it, go to free people for the jeans, stay for the $9.95 jewelry, and leave with a recyclable tote bag. And who said good service is hard to find these days?

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To begin there were so many great games from start to finish this year, and in between those great games were sleeper hits of epic proportions. Its really hard to narrow it down to top this or top that but there are specific games that I have to pick as the best of the litter. Please note, these games in this list are my personal picks for the Holiday Season and are not in any particular rank in terms of which is better then the rest. This is simply a list of the games that if you had to pick one, this is it. I span across all three platforms and keep in mind if I mention a third party game that it is reflected across all systems. So lets get this show on the road:

First Up: New Super Mario Bros. Wii

Finally, traditional platforming Mario returns to the console with stylish 2D/3D game just like its little brother on the Nintendo DS. In this game, its should be noted, many online and in the media have referred this game as Super Mario Bros. 4 since it feels like a direct sequel to the NES Super Classic Super Mario Bros. 3. This time around its different, instead of simply breaking in a kidnapping the Princess and capturing all of the Magic Wands for his evil Koopa Kids, it’s Princess Peach’s birthday and all are there for the celebration…including a suspicious cake that arrived late without any indication of who it was from. Well, the evil Koopa Kids are back and use the cake as a cage and capture the Princess. And now its once again up to Mario & Luigi to rescue her back from the evil Koopa Family. Just like in Super Mario Bros. 3, your pitted against the Koopa Kids at the end of each world you visit in hopes to find clues to rescuing the Princess as well as stopping Bowser from completing his all time goal of complete control over the Mushroom Kingdom.

As in previous Mario Games, there are tons and tons of things to do. Its more then just a collect coins, mash Goomba’s, race to flag pole game, there is a lot of hidden items and shortcuts that are to be found in this one. Just like in Super Mario Bros. 3 your game is set in the World Map style game play each with 2 castle levels one being on the ground and one being Air Ship a la Super Mario Bros. 3. The game play stays simple and very addictive at best. There are also the classic Mini Bosses and Mini Games on the world map just like they were in Super Mario Bros. 3 and all the worlds are connected a la Super Mario World. There are many items returning from the previous games such as the Mushrooms, Fire Flowers, Star Men, and the Shells. This game also introduces new items to the franchise as well as adds some from the Nintendo DS Classic with the same name. This New Super Mario Bros. Wii is a sequel to the DS Game New Super Mario Bros., there are items from that game making an appearance in this game as well. The Mini Mushroom is in this game as well as its effects on Mario such as running on water, longer jump duration, and the ability to get in tight spots to find hidden areas.

There are new items to be used here such as the Ice Flower, its the reverse of Fire in that you can freeze rather then set a blaze. The POW Block…ok its not new but its about time its made its return to the franchise. Its been out of commission since Super Mario Bros. 2 (The US Version). It basically smashes anything and everything within its blast radius. The Propeller Block and Glow Block that allow you to fly in the air or light up dark areas, either item has to be carried. There are two new suits to try out: Propeller Suit & Penguin Suit! Both are very useful and the Penguin Suit may be the most handy believe it or not because of the ability to swim easier as well as use all of your Ice Flower Abilities. The Propeller Suit allows your whole body to fly up into the air without the need to carry a block. The biggest news about the items is the return of none other then: Yoshi!! Yoshi makes his return to the series and while its not much in this game, its nice to finally see him again. This game is to be played either alone or with friends or family, its the perfect game for a group as well as alone. The review is coming soon, but why wait? This is a MUST HAVE game!

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Next Up: inFamous

This game is hands down one of the best games to be released this year but due to so many other bigger hits, it kind of went under the radar. This was one of my highest rated and recommended games on the Playstation 3 as well as the biggest sleeper hit of the year. You are Cole MacGrath, one of the survivors of the devastating terror attack on Empire City. Only unlike the other, your life takes a far greater turn for you have become something far different from any other survivor. Your entire body is engulfed in Electrical Powers that allow you to either destroy enemies or rescue lives. Now the gameplay itself is so much like Grand Theft Auto that any fan of that series should flock on over to this game. Also the studio, Sucker Punch, known for there Sly Cooper series made this game so it has so many elements of open world platforming and action that it is insanely addicting.

This game also combines elements from Spider-Man being that you can literally climb anywhere and move so quickly and fluidly that it becomes almost impossible to think that there isn’t an area you cannot reach. The game centers around the decisions that you the player make. You can either help people or you can ignore them or even finish them off. The more help or ignorance you show, the more of a Hero or the more inFamous you become. Its much like Knights Of The Old Republic but much more enjoyable and playable. The graphics are amazing and I love the cut scenes since there all in a comic book design, the voice work was also well done as well. I also love the comical angles that some of the characters bring.

Now while there is so many good things about this game, the one thing that makes this game Great is its literally endless amount of missions and or side quests that you can do. There are mission that are both good and evil, you help everyone from the sickly to the sick minded, but your not required to help any particular group, you can help either or both or one. You can mix it up as much as you like. There are RPG elements to this game as well since you gain EXP for each mission and attack and combo you pull off. Your powers are determined to be evil or heroic depending on how you behave and there are a different set of attacks you gain from either being good or evil, being in the middle of both will unlock half of each. Your appearance also changes depending on your behavior. This game is very addicting and very well done, its a MUST HAVE game!

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Next Up: Guitar Hero: Metallica

GYEAHHH!!! Finally, these two behemoths of music collide to one giant super game. While many know both the band and the game, no too many expected this game to be as great as it was. The song list is huge and it includes 30 Tracks from Metallica alone. Hits such as King Nothing, Seek & Destroy, One, Enter Sandman, For Whom Bell Tolls, Where Ever I May Roam, Whiplash, Sad But True, The Unforgiven, No Leaf Clover and so many more. In fact, if you name it, its most likely there. There are also secondary acts such as the legendary Queen, Slayer with War Ensemble, Judas Priest, Thin Lizzy, and so many more. There are also tracks from the Death Magnetic album for the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game and the PS2 and Wii versions contain those songs in box. The game is centered around you and your garage buddy friends trying to strike it big and then bam…Metallica puts it out there that there looking for an opening act.

You can play this game in so many ways wether it be Guitar, Drums, Bass, Mic, or a combo of all the aforementioned music equipment. The music is uncensored to a degree, there are words still edited out so parents please use discretion when deciding to get this game for anyone in your family. The game has a cartoony look to it while you progress in the single player. The online play is addictive once again in this new game. I just wish they would have added more classics from Metallica or other songs from there friends lie Breaking The Law from Judas Priest or perhaps maybe some GNR…ok maybe there not the best of friends considering the Philadelphia and Canada incidents with both bands. Theres not more to say about this game other then it rocks so hard that if your not wearing a helmet you may get hurt. THIS GAME ROCKS!!

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Next Up: Batman: Arkham Asylum

What do you get when you put Batman characters in a Gears Of War environment? You get one awesome game. This game completely took me by surprise since Batman games have been so lackluster that a new game would be hard to believe that it would be any good. But no, the folks over at Rocksteady did there homework on this one and delivered so much more then a great Batman game, they delivered the template on how a super hero game should be made and how it should follow the books/comics more closely rather then use the name of there movie counterparts. This game is the only Batman game out, it doesn’t represent Batman Begins or The Dark Knight which is great because those are two great movies, why wreck them with a game?

Instead what Rocksteady did here is they took on the Graphic Novel with the same name “Arkham Asylum: A Serious House On Serious Earth”. The game starts up with Batman driving the yet again captured Joker to the house that crazies built. Only thing is, Bats isn’t so sure about why he was so easy to capture. His suspicions are founded to be true once The Joker is committed to the Asylum, once in the hands of the guards, The Joker begins a series of events that will forever change the mindset of our hero.

This game is very dark, I mean dark as in psychologically being that any and all angles of the human psyche are brought into question wether it be fear or shear humor, the end result may have The Joker laughing at you more then you will be laughing at him. There are tons of hidden Riddler Trophies to collect in this game as well as tons of other famous Batman characters that are in this game such as Harley Quinn, Croc, The Riddler, Two Face (He’s Mentioned), Poison Ivy, Bane, and Commissioner Gordon. You use any and every Bat gadget there is, only thing is there are no driving levels in this game which is fine since your confined to only the Asylum anyway, its like a much more refined Resident Evil in that your not forced to stay in certain areas to unlock certain things, you can move freely given your progress in the story. You can use your Bat senses to sniff out finger prints, odors, vibrations, as well as find hidden messages on walls as well as in the air or on the ground. You can literally pummel your enemies with as much force as possible, you can in a sense give them the treatment they deserve in that asylum.

The character design is stellar as well, Mark Hamill reprises his role as The Joker and he is fantastic as that character. His voice is amazing for this character and if your a true Batman fan you will know that he is the voice of this character in the animated movies as well as series from time to time. Mark’s presentation of The Joker is a much more sinister, psychotic, and deranged version of the Joker, much like Jack Nicholson’s portrayal in the original movie. He is also murderous like the Heath Ledger Joker from The Dark Knight but what makes this game so amazing is that its entire story is based off the super successful Graphic Novel. This game is amazing and is available on both PS3 and Xbox 360. This is a MUST HAVE game.

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Next Up: Ghostbusters : The Video Game

Hands down, this was the biggest surprise hit of the decade, period. This game was supposed to have been written off in a long, well documented story. It almost ended this game’s release but thankfully the folks over at Atari picked it up and the game was finally released. The game has had so many different release dates due to the publishers financial issues but once that was ironed out, a classic game was released. Ghostbusters: The Video Game is what all of us Ghostbuster fans have been waiting for: a game where we can bust ghost. But its more then that, the games story is written by Harold Ramis & Dan Aykroyd and it even stars them as the voice actors for there respected characters. Bill Murray, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts and even William Atherton lend there voices and there likeness to this game. The presentation is amazing, the game itself feels like your in this quote, unquote third movie. You play the role of the rookie Ghost Buster who is also being used as the guinea pig for Ray and Egon’s prototype weapons.

The games story line centers around several of the key figures mentioned in the first movie such as Gozar, Zuul, and Shandor. The library from the first film is revisited and play a huge role in the third game as well. This game has amazing controls, there a little bit annoying in some instances but it feels and plays like Gears Of War, which is a huge plus. The musical score is based off the first film more then the second, even though most of us want to hear the Ghostbusters theme song more then anything. But there are times where the right music was used but just a little bit too much. But who cares about that, its Ghost Busters the way we want it. There are lots of little things about this game that make it a classic, its a great game that does a lot of fan service as well.

This is a fantastic game with great humor, graphics, and music. The controls are great and I cannot say enough about how well it portrays an actual movie. The opening cinematic is like the opening of the first two films, it sets you up for a mystery only to lead you into a well written and acted comedy. Bill Murray is dry, but it grows onto you. There are returning ghosts from the first film and if you pay close attention to detail, you will find lots of easter eggs from the second movie as well. And no, you won’t need to hire your own attorney like Winston did if your a ghost buster…Louis Tulley is not in this game nor is Dana Barret. This is a MUST HAVE game not because its awesome but because when you buy it your screaming to the world “I Ain’t Afraid Of No Ghost”.

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And Lastly:

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves: This game is hands down the best game you could possibly get this holiday season. Its hard to narrow down a list of games that could be that ONE game but none compare to this. Uncharted 2 is a game that will keep you playing for months on end wether it be in the single player finding treasure or online with friends protecting it. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is Camel Clutch Blogs 2009 Game Of The Year as well as the recipient of over 30+ perfect scores from all over the media. There isn’t really much more that needs to be said about a game that has hands down the best graphics, controls, story, humor, character development, and Snow. Bottom line, while I wasn’t rating these games in any order, this game is the true definition of MUST HAVE since it literally takes everything that made the first game awesome and makes it even better. It wasn’t just a sequel, it was a whole new game in itself. The character development is second to none, there is nothing better then this folks. I can continue on and on about this game but there is no need to, just play it already….no need to keep reading. Uncharted 2 is hands down the best PS3 game out now and for the foreseeable future, nothing is better then this on any other console, period.

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Well there you have it, I did forget to mention Mario & Luigi 3: Bowsers Inside Story, Shadow Complex, Killzone 2, Modern Warfare 2, and Critter Crunch but these game are also worthy of being on said list but because there not mega huge games like these ones, I couldn’t really place them in there. There all great games, but these games I picked are sure hit winners, hands down.

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So, I’ve been researching “Holiday gifts for your girlfriend” just to see if my boyfriend is able to find good options for my holiday gift, which is a little selfish but I want a good gift! And I have to say that a few of the options are fairly decent, and even I would be satisfied with nice jewelry (who wouldn’t) or a cheesy picture frame with a picture of us! There were however, many gifts that I did not think were suitable for the holidays! Holidays are supposed to be fun and although pretty lingerie could be a lot of fun, this isn’t really a gift for your girlfriend…is it fellas?? On a similar note, cooking ware is a household appliance and it’s more of a necessity than a fun holiday gift, so steer clear of kitchen appliances!

She doesn’t want Lingerie, she doesn’t want cookware, and she certainly no heated socks for the holidays! Does anyone really want heated socks? I can’t believe they do, but it’s one of the many ridiculous items that girlfriends apparently “want” for the holiday! And my last no-no, never take a girl you care about shopping, unless she specifically says she wants this for her holiday gift. Taking your girlfriend shopping and having her pick out her own gift really ruins the element of surprise. By doing this, you are practically telling her, “I really don’t want to waste time getting you a gift this year, so you might as well just do it yourself.”

There are a few ways to figure out the perfect gift for your girl! You need to think of something she wants but will not get for herself, because well…it’s not a necessity and since the holiday season can be quite expensive, often times we try to save a little money on ourselves and spend money on our loved ones. Some ideas are:

Day at the Spa: Purchase a gift certificate for a massage, maybe even a pedicure, manicure or a facial. Even a day at the spa together, this is very romantic but can be quite costly.

Gift Certificate to Hair Salon: Just remember, this could be a bit tricky if your girl only goes to a specific hair dresser, so be a sneak and figure out this information without being too obvious! My boyfriend isn’t really great at being sneaky , but I let it go, because he is trying!!

Tickets to a Show/Event: Tickets to a show or sporting event can make a really great gift. This depends on the girl you are buying for, because there are many girls that would rather see a hockey game than ever have to sit through an Opera! For me, I think I would prefer the ballet, or a nice play in the city. Again, this is a bit expensive, but this is a nice treat and very appropriate for the holiday! Doesn’t every girl need to see the Nutcracker around Christmas time?

I’m not finished yet; I still have a few options that are less expensive and more thoughtful! Girls love when their significant other is thinking about them! Doesn’t even matter what they are thinking about, just as long as we are in their thoughts! We can be a bit selfish at times, but we just want to know we are loved! Girls appreciate the act of giving much more than the actual gift.

Baking cake/cookies: If my boyfriend bakes me a cake, as much as I’d hate to eat all those extra calories, it is really the sweetest thing! Most guys aren’t really into baking, so the fact that he would go out of his way and do something that he probably doesn’t really enjoy, for me, really says a lot! And may be one of the sweetest gifts a girl can get!

Romantic Wine Tasting in your very own Living room: This is an easy one. Get a few bottles of wine, a few different kinds of cheese, some crackers, and there’s a prefect night…for both of you! Don’t forget a few candles to set the mood!

Memories Collage/Book of the Two of you: This is usually done by a girl and given to her boyfriend, and even if a guy appreciates the gesture, the girl is the one who really likes a nice gift like this. Throw in some pictures, a few stories here and there about how you met and some crafty hearts you can buy at Michael’s. These collages are so easy to make and so meaningful to your girl! She will most likely cry when opening this gift! A good cry is always in order for a good gift!!

Coupons: I’ve used coupons before and I think they went over well, but I’m pretty sure my boyfriend wanted a real gift instead. Guys are more practical when it comes to gifts, so if it’s not tangible, they are probably not interested. However, girls like coupons! Maybe a coupon for a movie night, her movie picks. Back massages are always great coupons, as well as a foot rub! A coupon for a cooked dinner is another option! Really, this can be quite easy, think of anything your girlfriend likes or wants and put it on a coupon! I wrote a coupon for a free trip to the beach and I had to drive the entire way I knew he was happy with that one, so you can write anything you want! Put it on some cute pink paper, use a fun font and print out some coupons for your girl!

I hope this information was helpful! I really thought of all the things I like and wrote about them! I figure I’m a girl, so it’s a pretty factual blog!

Enjoy and happy holidays!

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Like a lot of men, I normally buy whatever I want throughout the year, so shopping for me during the holidays can be quite a chore. My girlfriend recently started looking at blogs about holiday shopping ideas for men and I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. Most of these blogs are written by women who have no clue what men really want as a holiday gift. This inspired me to put some shopping ideas together about what I and most other men really want for the holidays.

One rule for any woman and my girlfriend knows this well, stay away from high-priced technology. It is too expensive and quite honestly, you will probably get it wrong. While it is incredibly sweet to give your man an ipod, a laptop, or even a high-definition television, save yourself the grief. Guys like me who are into technology have very specific needs when it comes to technology. I’ll give you a perfect example from last year’s holidays.

I was in the market for a new iPod. I really wanted an iPod touch. My girlfriend knew this and started shopping around for iPods. I wound up buying one for myself right before she made the purchase. It was a good thing because I wanted to pay the extra money for a 32 gb, whereas my girlfriend was looking at 8 gb iPods. As sweet as it would have been to get one, I would have rather bought it myself and get the specs I wanted. The same goes for the high-def televisions, laptops, etc. Unless you know exactly all of the specifications the technology geek on your holiday list wants, don’t bother.

Here are a few easy ideas that I would recommend if you are struggling finding the perfect gift for the man in your life.

Sirius/XM Satellite Radio - As a four-year satellite radio customer, I can’t endorse this product enough. Any man in your life that doesn’t have satellite radio would absolutely love it once he plugged it in and started using it. The beauty of this gift is it is probably something that the man in your life wouldn’t buy, but would really enjoy. You have the option to buy a monthly or yearly subscription at some real reasonable prices. Now you must get the hardware with it, so this can be tricky. I would suggest a gift card and allow him to pick his own unit out. You can find units online or at local Best Buy stores. In the meantime, you can buy a subscription and make sure to include the option to listen online. There is also an app to listen on the iPhone, so if he has an iPhone you may want to include another gift card to download the app.

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Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader Wise Up Book!- Amazing Facts and Incredible Information Book – This is a fantastic gift and once again, something that the man on your list will never tell you he wants but will love it. This sucker is over 400 pages and is full of fun facts from sports, entertainment, history, politics, and more. The idea behind it is that you read it when you’re well, on the can in the bathroom. I came across this once in a book store and I loved it. There are a few editions, yet this one seems to be the most popular. Believe me when I tell you that not very many men want to receive a book for the holidays. However, this is one book that will surprise and impress any man on your holiday list.

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Gamefly.com Subscription - This is a gift specifically for the man in your life that loves video games. Gamefly is like Netflix in that you pay for a yearly subscription and have unlimited access to thousands of video games to rent and keep as long as you want. This is perfect for someone that likes to play games, beat them, and never play them again. It is relatively inexpensive, and a fun little stocking stuffer if you are looking for that something extra to fill out the holiday list for him.

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A Super Bowl Party - How about this one from out of left field? Why don’t you offer to buy or make whatever he wants for the Super Bowl, and offer him to invite a few friends over? This is not only inexpensive as opposed to some of the other more obvious gifts it is also a very thoughtful gift. As a matter of a fact, this is the kind of a gift that keeps on giving. Offer to make some dips, appetizers, and a main course for he and his buddies for the Super Bowl, and watch a little tear well up in his eye.

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A Deep Fryer - Now I know my girlfriend would never go for this, but she isn’t writing this blog. What do men like more than sports? We like to eat, and we love deep fried foods. I had a deep fryer a few years back and used her every football Sunday and sporting event for wings, appetizers, or just to get some crazy creations. Women have fondue pots, men have deep fryers. An even nicer touch would be to pick up a book of deep frying recipes. You would be shocked and probably disgusted if you saw what some men were doing with these things.

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Hope’s Cookies - Other than deep fried foods, what is the best way to a man’s heart? Of course it would be baked goods and Hope’s Cookies will give you some of the best cookies your man has ever had. The way it works is that you go on their website, order what you want, and they mail out a box of the greatest cookies in the world with a nice bow on top to your man. My girlfriend has surprised me with these a few times and as much as I hate eating junk, these disappear pretty fast. However, I will give you a tip that I learned the hard way. Don’t send it to his work. Once his co-workers see what he has, they start grubbing, and he winds up giving half of them away. Send them to his home and give him one of the tastiest surprises that he will ever get from a cardboard box.

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Wireless Car Entry and Starter - Once again, another gift he would never ask for but will get a lot of use out of. This is something you could either be real sneaky about, or install after the holiday. These aren’t as expensive as they used to be, and can be installed pretty quickly at your local Best Buy or Pep Boys. He may not get that excited initially, but the first time he has to run out on a cold or rainy day and he has his car started and warm inside, he will love you forever. There are plenty of these online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, or Bestbuy.com. Even better, there are now accessories available that you can use with your cell phone that make this gift even more appealing.

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These are just a few different, yet reasonable ideas that may make shopping for the man in your life a little easier. Believe me, these will go much further than the magazine subscriptions, sweaters, and DVDs I see suggested by women writing about shopping for men. Lord help their poor husbands or boyfriends!

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