Finding the ideal gift for friends and family at Christmas time can pose a challenge and sometimes even be such a headache. You don't want to get them something that you gave them last year, even if they're the monotonous type. And you want to give them something that's special, memorable...something that stands out. Well, first of all getting a gift requires some research. Make sure you know what really makes that person's eyes light up. Then try to find something that's unusual, but still very much perfect for that individual. With some help from www.prezzybox.com, the T&T Guardian has listed a number of unusual gifts below, that might just give you an idea of what to get your loved one this Christmas.
Shambala Gift Shop
For the friend who is well into his or her spiritual side, a unique gift from the Shambala gift shop will certainly be appropriate. Owner Josanne Look Yee, tells the T&T Guardian the nine-month-old store on 56 Gallus Street, Woodbrook, is a metaphysic holistic store, specialising in items with energetic and healing properties.
It has a variety of healing crystals from around the world including opalite, agate and jasper. There are also things to stimulate the mind like books on meditation and yoga to name a few. For the body, your loved one can experience a revitalisation with a line of gourmet spice rubs as well as a line of local body scrubs. If they're into jewelry, then maybe some beautiful handmade wire wrapped jewelry with healing crystals will suffice. Or maybe some spiritual tools will do, like pendulums, singing bowls, himalayan pink salt products, candles, incense and chimes.
In addition to those products, Shambala also offers other services through its sister store, Circles of Consciousness. Owner Wendy Xavier, will get you up to speed on your career or love life with the angel and tarot card reading courses, which you can purchase as a gift certificate. She also offers courses in Reiki which is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. And integrated energy therapy, among others.
To order, call Shambala at 717-5769 and Circle of Consciousness at 689-6404.
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Personalised Vodka
No he is not an alcoholic but maybe he likes to have the occasional drink and most times his choice is Vodka. Why not get him a bottle of Vodka with his name imprinted on it? Wouldn't that be cool? It is a simple, fun, thoughtful and unique present. Exactly how many bottles of Vodka comes with his name on it?
Personalisation:
�2 Recipient's name (up to 22 characters)
�2 Message (over two lines with up to 40 characters per line)
�2 The bottle will come with a greeting card which you can also personalise.
Personalised Vodka available on Amazon.com
Get your personalised Vodka at:www.personalisedbottlelabels.co.uk
Sound Asleep iMusic Pillow
Just think about it, falling asleep to the sound of soothing jazz or you may prefer R&B, pop or alternative. Whatever genre of music fascinates you, it is possible with the iMusic Pillow. And it does not require you putting on your alarm clock radio, or wearing headphones while you sleep. All you have to do is fluff and sleep.
The speakers are inside of the pillow and make it a lot easier and more comfortable to listen to your music as you nod off. The pillow allows you to slowly drift off and the pillow stops playing once the songs that you have selected end.
You don't have to just use the pillow to listen to music. You can also use it for audio books, watching television or learning a new language. And your teen can use it for revision. Best of all you can take it with you on a getaway.
Features:
�2 Speaker built inside the pillow
�2 Connects to a music source such as iPods, MP3 players, CD players and compatible with most radios
�2 Listen to your personal sounds that only you can hear
�2 Cosy hollow fibre filling for extra comfort and support
�2 More comfortable than headphones
�2 Removable wire means it's tidy and safer when not in use
The iMusic Pillow can be purchased on www.prezzy.com or Amazon.com
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