Christmas Gifts Ideas For the Person Who Has Everything

There is always at least one person every year that stumps the gift giver.  When you find yourself not knowing what to buy this year, don’t resort to giving a gift certificate to a restaurant or clothing store, think bigger!  We’ve come up with a few fun things and opportunities you may not have thought of that are sure to please that hard-to-shop-for person.

Hu Energy Pendant  

Give a Hu Energy Pendant this holiday season and you’ll be giving a gift with something extra – positive energy. Designer and philosopher, Shadow Sky debuts his energy jewelry line just in time for Christmas. The Hu Energy Pendant features a trio of yin yang symbols encircled by the Greek Key design and is plated in white and yellow 14 karat gold. For energy, the core is made of the of super conductor copper. The line comes in a total of 12 colors that Shadow selected to enhance our well-being. They are two-sided, featuring the exact same design, but in different colors. Simply flip to the side that matches your mood or outfit. Celebrities ranging from Heidi Klum to Lakers coach Phil Jackson have embraced energy jewelry. What makes the Hu Energy Pendant unique is that Shadow has infused every one of his designs with a harmonizing field created to ward off negativity and electromagnetic radiation. He’s even conducted scientific tests on the energy by using aura krilian photography, also known simply as aura photography. The pendant has 3 Yin Yang symbols flowing in a clockwise direction, facilitating the energy flow. You can see the Fire Cross between the 3 Yin Yang symbolizing the way the energy flows in this Universe. As you wear it close to your heart it will connect your heart to the Love energy of the Creator. It helps to integrate the polarities we are struggling to bring together into the DAO, the middle road.
www.huenergyfashion.com

INTERMIX Blackbook: Exclusive Jet Set Guide 

Normally known for their cutting edge fashion, INTERMIX is applying their keen sense of what’s new and happening in the overall lifestyle realm.  With a list of hotels, restaurants and hotspots in different cities, this guide will point readers in the right direction.  Tailored to the likes of the average INTERMIX customer, each destination is described in a witty and informative description and gives great tips for areas such as New York City, the Hamptons, Boston, Washington D.C., Miami, Atlanta, Dallas and Las Vegas.  www.intermixonline.com

Universal Studios Theme Park Passes

For the roller coaster enthusiast on your list, passes to Universal Studios Theme Park is always the perfect gift.  Whether you purchase their Buy a Day, Get 2008 pass for those who live near the park; a 2 Days for the Price of 1 Pass for the not-so-frequent visitor; the always popular, Front of the Line Pass; or the All You Can Eat Pass, this gift is sure to please any recipient. Filled with rides and attractions, including the Simpsons ride due to open in 2008, and located right next door to the many exciting shops and restaurants at CityWalk, you can’t go wrong with passes to Universal. www.universalstudioshollywood.com

The Foundation Room at the House of Blues Membership

Give the music lover on your list exclusive access to the Foundation Room at the House of Blues where they will enjoy VIP concert tickets, monthly member events and concierge coordinated themed dinners. Joining this elite club will also provide members with the opportunity to rub elbows with business owners, executives, actors, musicians and industry professionals. Other benefits include access to a lively bar filled with music and vitality, a cozy dining room where members can nosh on the latest global cuisine created by world class chefs, and smaller rooms ideal for meetings and social outings. Not only will your gift delight the music fans in your life, but a portion of each membership will help support the International House of Blues Foundation that is dedicated to promoting cultural understanding and creative expression through music and art. www.hob.com

Indulgence Spa Treatments

The holidays can be stressful, so what better gift to give than the gift of decompressing?  Located in Long Beach, Indulgence Spa aims to create a personalized relationship with each client by offering the finest in personal care and providing strict attention to detail.  With their 10 treatment rooms and extensive skin care lines, Indulgence offers laser treatments, facials, peels, massages, spa therapies, make-up services and even express treatments that are ideal for those with tight schedules.  Get your gift certificates now and treat your stressed out friends to a day of relaxation.  www.indulgencenow.com

iFly Hollywood

For the adventurous spirits on your list, iFly at Universal City Walk is the ultimate experience.  Creating wall-to-wall airflow, iFly uses superior technology and multiple fans in the flight chamber to provide the flight experience of a lifetime.  Not a ride or simulator, this wind tunnel offers a genuine flight experience without having to jump out of a plane.  With the assistance of trained instructors, this is a safe, exhilarating experience for people of all ages.  Gift certificates are available for first time, return and experienced flyers or can be done as a group activity.  www.iflyhollywood.com 

Read more about iFly in our Headline Article here.

The Ideal Gift Collection from Omaha Steaks

The company bringing you mouthwatering premium steaks, red meats and other gourmet foods since 1917 has created the perfect gift for the steak lovers on your list. This year give a delicious assortment of steaks and even dessert with Omaha Steak’s special holiday package. The Ideal Gift Collection includes Filet Mignons, Stuffed Baked Potatoes, Top Sirloins, Omaha Steak Burgers, Stuffed Sole with Scallops and Crabmeat and a Chocolate Lover’s Cake. This amazing gift also comes with a free cutlery set and cutting board. Regularly sold for $133, this set is currently being sold for $59.99 for the holidays. For more information or to place an order, call (800) 228 – 9055 or visit www.omahasteaks.com.

The Gift of Legacy  

If you’re looking for something more meaningful than ordinary gifts, the Gift of Legacy is sure to be appreciated by those close to you this holiday season. A national education initiative, The Legacy Project teams up with the nonprofit Generations United in Washington DC for a Life Statement program. The goal behind the Life Statement is to share your beliefs and who you are at your core with those you love.

The Life Statement might be to an older generation what Myspace and Facebook are to teens and young adults, giving you a chance to connect with loved ones by sharing and permanently recording your most important experiences, dreams, hopes, values, ideas and insights. The Life Statements will become a part of the Legacy Project’s educational programs, reaching many more people than only your family and friends. The posts can be dedicated to the memory of a loved one or can be simply posted as a gift to your loved ones.

The Legacy Project is also running an annual Listen to a Life Essay Contest, looking for young people willing to interview older adults about their life and their experiences. Winning prizes include $25,000 of Orchard softward and a Lenovo Think Centre computer. For more information about the contest or about a Life Statement, visit www.legacyproject.org.

INSIDE OUT FITNESS /WELLNESS with Molly Basler

Beauty is more than skin deep, so give the gift of inner, as well as outer beauty this year with Molly Basler’s Inside Out Fitness/Wellness classes.  Each 90 minute session starts with meditation, which works with the power of intention and affirmations and moves into cardio sculpting and breath work. Ending with a meditation, participants will be left feeling focused and fulfilled. Molly’s fitness philosophy is deeply rooted in spirituality and she brings a yoga consciousness into a westernized workout — East meets West. This is a unique workout and “work-in” helping you connect to your self through physical fitness, bringing you a new way of being Inside and Out! www.mollybasler.com

Nest Inspired Gift Baskets

Gift baskets are a staple when it comes to the holidays, but if you want to put a little more meaning behind your collection of goodies this year, look to Nest Inspired Gift Baskets.  With a variety of collections ranging from the holidays to weddings to simply, “I care about you,” Nest Inspired Gift Baskets can help you send a message of encouragement and support to the people closest to you.  Founder Lisa Clark Jenks carefully selects each element of the baskets to reflect simplicity, beauty and thoughtfulness ensuring every basket, hat box, ice bucket, wooden bowel and vintage tin is filed with just the right ingredients suitable for each occasion. Jenks’ goal with her baskets is to help support people who are taking bold steps and making new transitions in their lives. Show how much you care this holiday and send a Nest Inspired Gift Basket to the special people in your life.  www.nestgiftbaskets.com