Ultimate Gift Guide 2010

It's time for the 3rd annual Gotta Go Ultimate Gift Guide. I take referrals, personal experiences and ideas I have come across during the year and wrap it up with a big bow of convenience for you. No traipsing through malls, fighting crowds and driving through snow.

This year's trend appears to be nonfood gifts. The choices include quirky, extravagant, educational and comforting.

What: Sock monkey slippers 
Who: Infants to great grandmothers with cold toes
Where: uncommongoods.com


What: Paul McCartney Really is Dead: The Last Testament of George Harrison DVD
Who: Fans of The Beatles, McCartney, Dylan and conspiracy theorists


Shannon Forsell's the nearness of you

Where: seeofsound.com

What: the nearness of you

Who: Any fan of Hoagy Carmichael, Shannon Forsell or good music

Where: shannonforsell.com

What: Think like a Genius: Wine Master
Who: Wine drinkers of all levels
Where: everydaygeniusinstitute.com

What: True Brew A Guide to Craft Beer by Rita T. Kohn
Who: Lovers of beer, breweries and Indiana history
Where: iupress.indiana.edu

True Brew by Rita T. Kohn

What: Twilight: Eclipse DVD
Who: Females 12-40 years old
Where: twilightthemovie.com

What: Trek Stars Go West
Who: Trekkies
Where: seeofsound.com

What: A Christmas Carol
Who: Fans of Jim Carrey and holiday movies
Where: Disney.com

What: Cafe Indiana by Joanne Raetz Stuttgen
Who: Off-the-beaten track foodies  

Warm Glow Candles

Where: wisc.edu/wisconsinpress

What: Cinnamon bun candle
Who: Anyone who enjoys Grandma’s baking
Where: warmglow.com

Mira by Jiena

What: Car wash gift basket
Who: Chrome buffs
Where: gourmetgiftbaskets.com

What: Mira by Jienat
Who: Adventurous music lovers 

Where: jienat.com

California Roadster golf car

 

What: Luxury custom golf cart

Who: Golfers with style

Where: badassgolfcarts.com

You are now armed with sure-to-be-remembered gifts for this holiday season. Remember that a gift related to the recipient’s interests and hobbies will be enjoyed and appreciated all year long. Now go forth and shop without fear.

Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated columnist, travel writer and theater critic. Catch her as Indy’s Arts & Entertainment Adviser on 93 WIBC and follow her on Twitter @ejmusgrave1 and Facebook.

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