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Holiday Gift Guide
Courtesy of Nazrin Roberson.
Overwhelmed by holiday shopping this year? The DSJ has your guide to this year’s perfect gifts with even more perfect prices.
$20 and under
iTunes gift card ($15 at Wal-Mart)
Perfect for anyone, an iTunes gift card will never have to be returned or exchanged. This card allows the recipient to choose their favorite songs, music videos or TV shows, ensuring satisfaction.
Nalgene Bottle ($9.99 at Dick’s Sporting Goods)
This water bottle is perfect for athletes, students or anyone who is constantly on the go. It’s durable and practical, making it a great investment for anyone on your holiday shopping list.
Magazine subscriptions ($9.95 and up at Magazines.com)
At this website you’ll find magazines to suit anyone, including Men’s Health, Cosmopolitan and Seventeen for as little as $9.95 for 12 issues. This wonderful gift can be enjoyed throughout the entire year.
$20 - $50
Digital Photo Frame ($49 at Wal-mart)
This digital photo frame lets you display your digital photos without a trip to the photo lab. Just insert your camera’s memory card and the frame displays all of your pictures without the cost or the hassle of printing paper photos.
Jam Sessions for Nintendo DS ($29.99 at GameStop)
Combining traditional video game skills with musical ability, this game is perfect for novice guitar players and avid musicians alike. The game simulates playing an actual guitar, improving musical ability while teaching you how to play some of the best radio hits.
Lacoste Essential Fragrance for Men ($47 at Sephora)
This cologne has a fresh, crisp scent that the men in your family will love. It is long lasting and the unique combination of scents includes rose, tangerine and sandalwood combine to make a wonderful fragrance.
$50 - $100
Custom Converse Chuck Taylors ($75 at Converse.com)
On Converse’s website, you can create custom shoes by matching your own colors and styles. The shoes ship within a few weeks and are a great gift with a personal touch.
XM Radio Receiver ($59.99 at Target)
This radio receiver gives you access to over 120 commercial-free channels, including music, talk-radio, comedy, news and more. It also includes an FM transmitter so you can continue to enjoy your old favorites. The first three months of service are free and after that, you have to pay a small subscription fee, but it is well worth it for the variety and quality of channels on XM.
Kodak Easy-Share Digital Camera ($99.99 at Best Buy)
Help your family and friends capture memories that can be enjoyed for years with this 6.16 mexapixel digital camera. This sleek and compact camera is sure to be a hit with its video recorder and wonderful photo quality.
$100+
iPod Nano ($147.88 at Wal-Mart)
The new iPod nano is perfect for the music lover on your shopping list. The nano stores up to 4GB of music, pictures and video, and it’s a wonderful gift for just about anyone.