The holidays are a wonderful time to relax, eat good food, and spend time with your family. What isn't wonderful, however, is the pre-Christmas stress that accompanies Christmas shopping. Don't you hate standing in lineups, bustling in the crowds, carrying around heavy shopping bags, and searching for parking for hours? Make it easy on yourself this year. Shop from the comfort of your own home and have everything delivered for you, right at your door.
To make it even easier, I've compiled a list of top Christmas presents 2010 so that you don't have to search high and low for the perfect gift. These are great for anyone in the family, and for budgets of all sizes. And most importantly, you'll be paying way less than what you would in stores.
Amazon is a fantastic merchant that sells almost anything you could think of. They have very fast shipping time and it's free on orders over $25! Amazon is extremely reliable and will ensure that all of your gifts arrive on time for Christmas morning.
To make it even easier, I've compiled a list of top Christmas presents 2010 so that you don't have to search high and low for the perfect gift. These are great for anyone in the family, and for budgets of all sizes. And most importantly, you'll be paying way less than what you would in stores.
Amazon is a fantastic merchant that sells almost anything you could think of. They have very fast shipping time and it's free on orders over $25! Amazon is extremely reliable and will ensure that all of your gifts arrive on time for Christmas morning.
The Amazon Kindle is for those who love to read but hate lugging around heavy books. This compact gadget can store up to 3,500 books that you can download anywhere, anytime, and at a very minimal cost. The screen, unlike the iPad, isn't LCD; it reads just like paper, which means you can read in the sunshine without an uncomfortable glare. It's also got all sorts of cool features like bookmarking and highlighting.
Battery life is long enough for space shuttle missions." - Wired
"New Kindle leaves rivals farther back." - New York Times
"Amazon's newest Kindle is the best ebook-reading device on the market. It's better than the Apple iPad, the Barnes & Noble Nook, the various Sony readers…" - Fast Company
"New Kindle leaves rivals farther back." - New York Times
"Amazon's newest Kindle is the best ebook-reading device on the market. It's better than the Apple iPad, the Barnes & Noble Nook, the various Sony readers…" - Fast Company
Price: $189.00
Sony BDVE300 5.1 Channel High-Definition Home Theater System
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Give the gift of music this year with a 5.1 channel surround sound system that delivers powerful audio of your favorite Blu-Ray movies. Incorporated in the BDVE300 is a Blu-Ray and DVD player, additional feature and network updates via BD-Live technology, and plays your movies in 1080p high definition. 1000 watts of powerful bass and clear sound provide a theater-like experience. The iPod dock makes it easy for you to entertain at dinner parties and play DJ.
"I received the system yesterday. It took only minutes to hook up and run through the easy setup. The system automagically balanced the sound based on my room and placement of the speakers. We were so impressed that we had to watch several movies just to hear it. It feels great, sounds clear and very balanced. The passive subwoofer puts out enough pow for us. The floor vibrates under our feet and I have it sitting in a cabinet. "- Rob Alfieri
Price: $599.99 $439.00
Jura-Capresso One Touch Automatic Coffee-and-Espresso Center
The Impressa C9 One Touch is the coffee addict's dream toy. No more need for Starbucks, because you can now offer the gift of on demand lattes and espressos and the touch of a button. This ultra-compact machine's state-of-the-art design allows you to create your favorite coffee drink without even moving the cup - a virtually dummy-proof system. But it doesn't stop there - the Impressa C9 One Touch also makes tea and hot chocolate for the kids.
The Impressa C9 One Touch is the coffee addict's dream toy. No more need for Starbucks, because you can now offer the gift of on demand lattes and espressos and the touch of a button. This ultra-compact machine's state-of-the-art design allows you to create your favorite coffee drink without even moving the cup - a virtually dummy-proof system. But it doesn't stop there - the Impressa C9 One Touch also makes tea and hot chocolate for the kids. "I purchased this recently after I returned my unreliable Saeco V'spresso model. This machine has been much more reliable and makes excellent quality espresso/cappuccino with the push of a button. My favorite feature is the frothing system that allows it possible to make a cappuccino without moving the cup. It is much quicker than the traditional steam wand for lazy people like myself. Jura-Capresso seems to have much better customer service and warranties than its competitors as an added bonus."
-E. Bock
Price: $1,899 $1,775
Bradley Original Fully Automatic 4-Rack Outdoor Food Smoker
Take your cooking to the next level by slow roasting or slow cooking your favorite dish. Or make your very own hot or cold smoked salmon. You can do all of this with Bradley's BTIS1 Originial Fully Automatic 4-Rach Outdoor Food Smoker. Fully equipped with a powder epoxy steel exterior along with a 2288 cubic-inch interior, this top Christmas present 2010 heats up to 280 degrees F through the 500W cooking element and 125W smoking element. The interior temperature is clearly visible from the front-facing thermometer, and the smoker operates for a full 8 hours without a refuel. The perfect gift for any avid cook!
"The smoker cleans easily (which supports my low maintenance needs). So, if you love smoked meat, but don't like the high maintenance that is required to tend the meet and clean up, I HIGHLY recommend this Smoker (or should I say "Lazy Q") You won't be dissatisfied. While you are at it buy the apple bisquettes for smoking chicken and hickory for smoking beef. Also, you might want to purchase the Bradley All Weather Cover to protect your investment. One last praise, it runs on electricity! You don't have to worry about running out of propane or charcoal because you won't need them. This is one of the best purchases I have ever made." -Kelly Kirby
Price:$399.99 $251.94
AeroGrow AeroGarden
Nothing adds more quality to a home-cooked dish than fresh herbs and vegetables. The AeroGrow AeroGarden is the chef at home's perfect companion, producing fresh thyme, chives, and basil all year round. Seed kits are also available for flowers, greens, cherry tomatoes, and chili peppers. It's very compact (the same size as your blender) so does not take up all your counter space. Best of all, it looks great and guarantees 100% success!
"I received this AeroGarden on December 14th and planted it that night. 16 days later, I'm looking at 1/2-1" sprouts from my phlox, petunias and stock. This garden is simple to set up and use- it takes only a few minutes to get it all going. The water circulation pump is pretty quiet, not distracting at all. Maintenance is a snap, you don't really need to do anything but pop in a nutrient tablet and add more water about once every two weeks." -K. Bledsoe
Price:$129.95 $59.95
Primula Flowering Tea Set with 40-Ounce Pot
Turn your tea-making into a beautiful display with Primula's hand-made tea pods that unravel into gorgeous flowers right in front of your eyes. These Primula Flowering Teas are made from green tea leaves of the best AA Grade which are wrapped around a natural flower. The leaves are hand sewn around the flower by local artisans in China. By simply placing the pod at the bottom of the tea pot and filling it with boiling water, you'll witness the pod gently open up into a colorful flower, giving your water a wonderful flavor. You can use each pod up to three times within 24 hours, producing up to 15 cups of tea. In the Tea Set, you'll get the 40 oz teapot, which is hand-blow borosilicate glass. Also included is six flower pods and a variety pack of loose tea (White, Green, and Black tea), along with a loose tea diffuser.
I saw this beautiful product on Amazon.com while I was searching for the perfect gift for my daughter's bridal shower. I was looking for a gift that would appeal to both the young and old guests we were hosting at our very special tea party. All of my guests were tea-lighted when they realized that the beautiful centerpieces that I used to decorate the tables were actually their take-away gifts. Not only did we get to enjoy a variety of delicious teas at the party, but I am still hearing raves from all of my friends as to how much they are enjoying the teas in their own homes. -Happy Dayz
Price: $29.99 $22.64
For the avid wine drinker, nothing offers more taste and class than a Riedel Amadeo decanter. Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Riedel Family, this remarkable work of art is mouth-blown hand-made by highly skilled European artisans. This means that each decanter is original and unique. The sexy U-shape curve of the decanter pours wine delicately and allows wines to open up beautifully. A beautiful piece on the dining table, the Amadeo decanter holds a standard-size wine bottle.
"This is a really nice decanter, like many of riedel's products it is a beautiful piece of craftsmanship in addition to being a very functional decanter."- D. Long
Price:$395.00 $319.89
Panasonic VIERA TC-P42G25 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
Panasonic upholds its standards in its award-winning 2009 Plasma line, offering the VIERA TC-P42G25 Plasma HDTV. Offering superb balance of black and white in brighter settings, the new NeoPDP Plasma technologies also increases energy efficiencies. This Plasma panel outputs clearer pictures while reducing reflections. With the G25 series model, you'll get 1080p high-definition screen resolution and fantastic motion clarity from the 600Hz Sub-field Drive.
"This television is amazing. It has such a range of contrast. THIS TELEVISION IS BEAUTIFUL!
This television is large and responsive. I had a 32inch LCD tv that I upgraded from and the difference is clear.
I will never go back to a non plasma. The difference between this plasma and an LCD is like the difference between standard TV and HDTV.
The THX mode and infinite black are very amazing.
WORTH EVERY PENNY! Cannot beat Amazon.com prices. I did my homework for about 3 weeks and nowhere beats it" -Michael C. Galloway
Price:$1,099.95 $723.18 + $89.99 shipping
There they are; my top Christmas presents 2010! These are great for any member of the family of your best friend. Amazon is a very reliable merchant and they have wonderful customer service. Best of all, you don't have to leave the comfort of your home to do your shopping!
Happy holidays everyone :)
Take your cooking to the next level by slow roasting or slow cooking your favorite dish. Or make your very own hot or cold smoked salmon. You can do all of this with Bradley's BTIS1 Originial Fully Automatic 4-Rach Outdoor Food Smoker. Fully equipped with a powder epoxy steel exterior along with a 2288 cubic-inch interior, this top Christmas present 2010 heats up to 280 degrees F through the 500W cooking element and 125W smoking element. The interior temperature is clearly visible from the front-facing thermometer, and the smoker operates for a full 8 hours without a refuel. The perfect gift for any avid cook!"The smoker cleans easily (which supports my low maintenance needs). So, if you love smoked meat, but don't like the high maintenance that is required to tend the meet and clean up, I HIGHLY recommend this Smoker (or should I say "Lazy Q") You won't be dissatisfied. While you are at it buy the apple bisquettes for smoking chicken and hickory for smoking beef. Also, you might want to purchase the Bradley All Weather Cover to protect your investment. One last praise, it runs on electricity! You don't have to worry about running out of propane or charcoal because you won't need them. This is one of the best purchases I have ever made." -Kelly Kirby
Price:
AeroGrow AeroGarden
Nothing adds more quality to a home-cooked dish than fresh herbs and vegetables. The AeroGrow AeroGarden is the chef at home's perfect companion, producing fresh thyme, chives, and basil all year round. Seed kits are also available for flowers, greens, cherry tomatoes, and chili peppers. It's very compact (the same size as your blender) so does not take up all your counter space. Best of all, it looks great and guarantees 100% success!
"I received this AeroGarden on December 14th and planted it that night. 16 days later, I'm looking at 1/2-1" sprouts from my phlox, petunias and stock. This garden is simple to set up and use- it takes only a few minutes to get it all going. The water circulation pump is pretty quiet, not distracting at all. Maintenance is a snap, you don't really need to do anything but pop in a nutrient tablet and add more water about once every two weeks." -K. Bledsoe
Price:
Primula Flowering Tea Set with 40-Ounce Pot
Turn your tea-making into a beautiful display with Primula's hand-made tea pods that unravel into gorgeous flowers right in front of your eyes. These Primula Flowering Teas are made from green tea leaves of the best AA Grade which are wrapped around a natural flower. The leaves are hand sewn around the flower by local artisans in China. By simply placing the pod at the bottom of the tea pot and filling it with boiling water, you'll witness the pod gently open up into a colorful flower, giving your water a wonderful flavor. You can use each pod up to three times within 24 hours, producing up to 15 cups of tea. In the Tea Set, you'll get the 40 oz teapot, which is hand-blow borosilicate glass. Also included is six flower pods and a variety pack of loose tea (White, Green, and Black tea), along with a loose tea diffuser.
I saw this beautiful product on Amazon.com while I was searching for the perfect gift for my daughter's bridal shower. I was looking for a gift that would appeal to both the young and old guests we were hosting at our very special tea party. All of my guests were tea-lighted when they realized that the beautiful centerpieces that I used to decorate the tables were actually their take-away gifts. Not only did we get to enjoy a variety of delicious teas at the party, but I am still hearing raves from all of my friends as to how much they are enjoying the teas in their own homes. -Happy Dayz
Price:
For the avid wine drinker, nothing offers more taste and class than a Riedel Amadeo decanter. Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Riedel Family, this remarkable work of art is mouth-blown hand-made by highly skilled European artisans. This means that each decanter is original and unique. The sexy U-shape curve of the decanter pours wine delicately and allows wines to open up beautifully. A beautiful piece on the dining table, the Amadeo decanter holds a standard-size wine bottle. "This is a really nice decanter, like many of riedel's products it is a beautiful piece of craftsmanship in addition to being a very functional decanter."- D. Long
Price:
Panasonic VIERA TC-P42G25 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
Panasonic upholds its standards in its award-winning 2009 Plasma line, offering the VIERA TC-P42G25 Plasma HDTV. Offering superb balance of black and white in brighter settings, the new NeoPDP Plasma technologies also increases energy efficiencies. This Plasma panel outputs clearer pictures while reducing reflections. With the G25 series model, you'll get 1080p high-definition screen resolution and fantastic motion clarity from the 600Hz Sub-field Drive."This television is amazing. It has such a range of contrast. THIS TELEVISION IS BEAUTIFUL!
This television is large and responsive. I had a 32inch LCD tv that I upgraded from and the difference is clear.
I will never go back to a non plasma. The difference between this plasma and an LCD is like the difference between standard TV and HDTV.
The THX mode and infinite black are very amazing.
WORTH EVERY PENNY! Cannot beat Amazon.com prices. I did my homework for about 3 weeks and nowhere beats it" -Michael C. Galloway
Price:
There they are; my top Christmas presents 2010! These are great for any member of the family of your best friend. Amazon is a very reliable merchant and they have wonderful customer service. Best of all, you don't have to leave the comfort of your home to do your shopping!
Happy holidays everyone :)
