• james
• Dec 17,2008
• In: Hot Right Now

Top 10 Awesome X-mas Gifts that you can Order in your Underwear

There’s nothing worse than the shopping malls at Christmas time… except maybe the parking lots at the shopping malls at Christmas time. Don’t get me wrong, I truly enjoy Christmas shopping; I like thinking about gifts that will make my loved one happy, I like to picture how excited they’ll be when they open them, I even like to run around asking my friends what they think other friends and family will think of different gifts. I love Christmas shopping, so long as I can do it from the confines of my underwear while on the computer.

• 10. Amazon Gift Certificates - Nothing says I’m too lazy to get you a present quite like a gift certificate, except maybe a gift certificate that you ordered online. The good news is, if you have lazy friends, they will appreciate it, because what you will really be sharing are the joys of shopping in your underwear. Your friends and family will be able to log on to their amazon account and buy pretty much anything under the sun without ever having to dredge through one horrid shopping mall on the day after Christmas (aka Return Day, where the only thing worse than shopping is working at a customer service counter.)




• 9. 1-800-Flowers - We all have women on our shopping lists, and women like two things, flowers and jewelry. Jewelry is wicked expensive and after watching Blood Diamond I’m a little traumatized at the thought of buying a sparkly rock that children were slaughtered for, not to mention the slaughtering I’ll get from my credit card when the bill comes. Flowers, on the other hand, are more versatile. They can be romantic, for that special lady in your life, or you can send them to your mom and she’ll love them. I probably wouldn’t send them to your dad though.





• 8. “The Art of Shaving” System - As a guy, I can tell you that razors are a gift I see often, but never of this quality. I remember asking for a Braun 360 Complete one year and being overwhelming disappointed in how poorly it shaved. It’s not that it’s a bad razor, quite the contrary. I gave it to my roommate and he loved it. I’m just a fan of the old-school shave. Lather and a razor, that’s what get’s the ladies. The Art of Shaving would be a big step up from my disposables. The items in this upscale product line are a little pricey, but I did a search on Amazon and found many of the exact same items for significantly less money. Amazon is also running their free shipping promo through December 17th, so that’s the way I would go if I knew someone with a Beard that was scaring the girls off.




• 7. Mr.Beer Brew Your Own Beer Kit - This kit makes an awesome gift for anyone from your college buddies to your dad. Ladies, this is a good one for the boyfriend, it will help you achieve cool girlfriend status. Men are known for two things, our love of beer, and our refusal to ask for directions. When someone hands us a beer, the directions of how those brew-masters believe beer should be made are reflected in every gulp. What could be more liberating than allowing us to make our own beer? Break those chains of oppression baby! It’s also a very nice covert way to introduce someone to quality beer if they’re stuck on something like Bud Light as their drink of choice…




• 6. Beer Tasting and Hop Appreciation Kit - Speaking of introducing people to quality beer, what better gift than this? This Beer Appreciation kit by KegWorks.com will teach the recipient how to savor beer taste, aroma and flavor. It does this by training the nose and palate to recognize the complexities of different brews. I can’t imagine a gift better than one that makes beer more enjoyable. If anyone out there is shopping for me this year, this is what I want :)






• 5. Gift Baskets by GiftBaskets.com - In the spirit of making things easy, GiftBaskets.com allows you to pick out the perfect arrangement of wine, coffee, and sweets, and then ships it out to your loved ones in time for Christmas. This is a perfect gift for couples, and it knocks two people off your list with one awesome idea. Also, people love receiving gift baskets! It comes off as a very thoughtful present, and it is, even if you did order it with the click of a mouse. Makes a great gift for people you stay close with over long distances.






• 4. Fossil Watches - These are the best combination of style, class and value that you’ll find anywhere. I have one, pictured right, that I received as a gift and I love it. Fossil is functionally equivalent to to a Rolex, and it may not carry the same “I have more money than God” bravado, but in this economy if you show off your money people will just think you’re a douche. Someone in my building drives a Hummer and every time I see it I just think, what an asshole. Bottom line, Fossil are the nicest watches for $100 or less.








• 3. Omaha Steaks - These really are the best steaks money can buy. A college buddy of mine worked for Omaha Steaks and he was always raving about them. I’ve had them myself and it makes a big difference. I mean cooking on the grill and drinking some brews is always a good time, but if you really want to make it an occasion, ditch the supermarket mean and opt for the Omaha. Omaha Steaks doesn’t only have steaks, I can personally vouch for the taste of their burgers and their lobster, and I have some franks and chicken in my freezer that I recently ordered that I can’t wait to try. Omaha Steaks are also the perfect gift for the couples on your list because they have complete meal kits with Surf & Turf (Filet Mignons and Lobster Tails,) veggie sides and cheesecake dessert. Personally, I’m looking forward to using my Omaha for Superbowl pre-game grilling, but to each their own. It’s an amazing gift, and it comes in a wicked sweet cooler case that keeps the food frozen en route to their destination.





• 2. iPod Touch - The iTouch is definitely the sickest iPod ever. It’s less than half the thickness of my old iPod Mini and it can hold all your Mp3s, photos and videos. It also has Wi-Fi, which is more than I can say for the new Blackberry-wanna-be-iphone-touch. That, and you can play Super Mokey Ball and Crash Bandicoot!! Deifintely a must for all the boring family holiday obligations. iPod Touch might have been number 1 on our list, but it is pretty much useless to anyone who already has an iPhone. That being said, the iTouch is an absolute must have for anyone who does not already have an iPhone.





• 1. Flip Mino HD - This little device is a 720p HD camcorder that is about the size of a deck of cards. This item was making the list based on it’s bar-room applications alone, not to mention the fun you can have if you actually manage to leave with someone. This is also a great gift for couples looking to spice things up. But cameras are awesome for many more reasons than just recording people mating. This is a great way to capture and share fun memories with your friends or touching moments with your family. It comes loaded with super-efficient and easy-to-use FlipShare software which will let you upload your videos not only to any computer, but to Facebook, Myspace, and other social networking sites. You can even customize your Flip with different designer looks or upload your own image. After you settle on an image, there are still tons of accessories to pimp your flip with. You can get a stylish carrying case or even an underwater kit for beach videos. The options are endless. There are atleast 20 different Hello Kitty face-plates, making this gift your little sister’s most prized possession. Flip camcorders are the new iPod, and the Flip Mino HD is the new iPhone.

I hope you have found this list helpful. Alpha Mantra wishes you and yours all the best this holiday season. Just remember, if you do have to drive to the mall, lay off the Egg Nog. On second though, get smashed and take a bus, you’ll beat the parking and be better equipped to endure the “cheer.”

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