Chabot Spectator

Issue date: 12/14/06 Section: Special Section

Senseo Coffee Maker

Grado SR-60 Headphones

Apple iPod Nano

Gifts for mothers:
Gingerbread houses (Vienna Bakery, Fremont) $36.95- there's nothing sweeter to do for your mother than to give her a beautiful gingerbread house that says, "Mom, I really do think you are worth the time and detail."

Massage From Skin Fitness (Fremont) One 60 minute Swedish massage for $75-
Lets your mom know that you know you stress her out but appreciate and support her.

Senseo Coffee Maker $60- The Senseo Coffee maker by Philips makes a single cup of coffee or enough for two and the range of coffee "pods" are wide enough to please any coffee drinker.

Gifts for a Sister:
Paddy's Coffee and Cup Gift Basket (Union City) $25- In home java with a beautiful mug is always a great way to start out the morning.

Gift Certificate from Rasputin's (variable amount)- This gift gives your sister the freedom of choice while supporting the need for music.

Heavenly Hands gift set from The Body Shop $30- Includes nail files, cuticle cream, and all of the essentials to pay attention to detail in manicures and general hand maintenance.

Gifts for a friend:
A poster of their favorite artwork or band is always a thoughtful but cost-effective way to show that you care about them. It also shows that you pay attention to their likes and dislikes, a sign of true friendship.

100-photo Faux Leather Album, Target, $12.99- A great way to store photos of good times you have had together. A little tip is if you have any photos you would like to share put them in the album before you give it to her for the perfect surprise.

Grado SR-60 Headphones, usually about $60- you can get them online with overnight shipping. Grado is known for superior sound quality that professionals use while being cost effective so award these to a special friend for a holiday to remember.

The girlfriend:
Everyone knows that coming up with great and original gifts for a girlfriend is pretty hard to do, but a wonderful date is hard to come by. Take some time and put together a date that is about her and you will definitely feel good about yourself and so will she.

iPod nano, $249- the gift of portable music, that is if she doesn't already have one. The nano is perfectly sized to fit into a back pocket or small purse, which is ready-made for women.

12 pc Swiss Collection chocolate from Landrau Chocolates (Union City) $16.70- Unless your sweetie is allergic to chocolate this is a good last minute gift, and unless she is a serious chocoholic then this should definitely be your last resort gift or a companion gift to a date.

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