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Just because the iPods, Wii consoles and Estee Lauder gift sets have been bought and wrapped, you are far from finished your holiday shopping. Now come the finishing touches, starting with the all-important Stuffers for the Stockings "hung by the chimney with care"...

For Her
(1) Body Tape keeps bra straps, blouse fronts, and hemlines in place: C$9.99/US$9.99
(2) YSL Volume Effect Faux Cils Mascara...
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Mom, Girlfriend, BFF, and Sis - are you at a loss for gift ideas For Her this year?

(1) Pandigital Panimage 10.1-inch Digital Picture Frame: US$85 (sale)
(2) Kenmore 4.5 cu.ft. Front Load Washer and 7.4 cu. ft. Front Load Dryer in 'Royal Grape': C$1600 and C$1200 (sale at Sears)
(3) Wall-mounted Towel Warmer: C$150 / US$120 (sale)
(4) Cuisinart 4-slice Belgian Waffle Iron: C$98 / US$67
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This Gift Guide is for the Aunties, Uncles, Grandparents and other clueless friends who don't have their own kids to pester for the right gifts.  Here are some of the hottest gifts kids are clamouring for this season:

(1) Napa Pet Lovers Mug Plush Set, C$8 (in-store only @ Zellers)
(2) Power Wheels Smart Car, US$209
(3) Crayola Glow Explosion Spin Magic, C$25 / US$20
(4) Ben 10 Ultimate Alien...
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Husbands, Boyfriends, Dads and Brothers: we love the men in our lives but goodness gracious they can be hard to shop for!  Here's hoping we get your creative juices flowing with these hot Gifts for Him:

*Sennheiser Wireless RF Headphones with charging cradle, US$69.99 (sale)
*iHome IH22LV Dual Alarm clock Speaker System for iPod, C$50 (Zellers) / US$50
*Samsung HMK T10 Camcorder, C$399 /...
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When bookstores invited coffee bars to set up shop behind the stacks of Home & Garden and political memoirs, we were thrilled.  Now Indigo is taking it to the next level, hoping you'll choose it as your one-stop online shopping destination for gifts and goodies.

Indigo has added some nifty features to their new website to make your gift shopping a breeze:

(1) Set Birthday reminders...
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Graduation is an exciting time to acknowledge success after years of hard work.  How will you celebrate your grad’s accomplishment? 

Here are our top picks for thoughtful graduation gifts:


(1) LUSH's Celebrate ($34.95 CAD/$36.95 USD) vegan gift set includes a refreshing shower gel, minty soap, exfoliating soap, fruity massage bar, and relaxing Emotibomb. 

(2) Let's Go...
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He’s been your chauffeur, #1 sports fan, best friend and personal financier over the years.  For all Dad has done for you lately, it’s now time to spoil him for a change.  What will you splurge on for Father’s Day?


(1) Indigo's Flight Clock ($59.99 CAD) is a chic replica of a 1930's art deco flight clock

(2) The über convenient Flip Ultra Pocket Camcorder ($149.99 USD)...
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Mothers have been honoured in special celebrations since the times of the ancient Greeks and Romans.  Many centuries later, the US government formally recognized Mother's Day as a holiday and for the last 96 years we've set aside the second Sunday of May to pamper Mom for all the years she spent spoiling us.  How will you show her how much you care?

The best present you can give...
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Ah, my naughty Valentine...  That sexy little note you slipped in my pocket got me feeling frisky, and now it's time to return the favour!


*Body Truffles - a series of 9 delicious complementary products in 3 chocolatey flavours.  Includes a melting body bar, fondue body scrub, bath truffle fizzie, foaming bath powder, flavoured lip butter, bubble bath, body crème, body soufflé, and...
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Some people say "a picture is worth a thousand words".  Others prefer a velvet box filled with something sparkly ;)  Either way, we've rounded up our top Valentine's Day gift suggestions, from sweet to sassy:

Valentine's Day Gift Guide
*Sula Shea Lip Butters are 90% organic - perfect for smooching! Choice of 3 flavours, $9 USD each

*GAP's cozy Valentine PJ pants, choice of 2 styles.  $34.50 CAD /...
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