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I like buying things for myself but I get a serious high when shopping for other people. So you? I just love looking for unusual presents that I think my friends and family will fawn over (results may vary with family members!) This year I feel like retailers have definitely slashed prices way more than other holiday seasons, making shopping that much more enjoyable.
Some of the places I've shopped this season:
- Target stores in Colma and Daly City as well as target.com (for pet treats, a few toys, and wrapping paper)
- fredflare.com (for tons of kitschy gifts for friends)
- gap.com (so my brother Hulk can look like a man, and for fun socks as stocking stuffers)
- ticketmaster.com (tickets to see Il Divo)
- shopruche.com (the clothes are cute but I bought housewares for friends)
- Hallmark (they have a great selection of Snoopy-themed ornaments)
- Paul Frank Store on Sutter Street (because Oddjob loves that monkey)
- piperlime.com (they sell jewelry from the Marc by Marc Jacobs line)
- Trader Joe's (for dark chocolate oranges)
I've been doing a lot of online shopping pretty much since I bought myself a computer when I was 19 so not seeing the product in person doesn't really faze me. Customer reviews also help a ton with putting the item in perspective. By the way, I'm still using that desktop from 2006.
Remember, presents bought in a store aren't the only way to share the holiday spirit. Just this past weekend I cooked a big beouf bourguignon dinner for my dad and his family since I honestly had no idea what to get him. Everyone loved it and it was a very enjoyable evening... and not just because of the fantastic soup! Oddjob got an early Christmas present... read on.
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