As the holidays approach we all need to begin to think about the gifts we will give to our families and friends. Some of us also like to take this time to buy ourselves some gifts…perhaps as a reward for finding the perfect gift for someone else. No matter who the gift is for, I personally always like to find the perfect gift for everyone on my holiday gift list. With that said, I came up with some of my favorite gift ideas that we have at Taylor Gifts. I’ll tell you the products (in no particular order) and why I think it’s great.

- Pajama Warmer: For the person who is always cold, this is the perfect gift. Just put pajamas, or socks, gloves, or scarves into the pajama warmer, and it warms up before putting the article of clothing on! My friend Joe at Book of Joe has found another use for the pajama warmer – give it to your friend who loves his/her Mac Book Air as a Mac Book Air case; as it is small enough to protect the laptop.

- Iron Gym: A great gift for the tough guy/girl in your life; or for the person who wants to become tough. The Iron Gym is a multi-functional bar that can be used to do pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, and dips. It’s functional and practical, and is small enough to fit in any size apartment or house.

- The Cash Shirt: What kid, or big kid doesn’t like to get cash? The Cash Shirt is a creative way to give the person on your list who needs some money the cash they are looking for.

– Arm Carpal Massager: The friend or family member who sits at the computer all day with wrists that hurt (with or without Carpal Tunnel Syndrome) will love you forever if they receive the Arm Carpal Massager from you this holiday season. While it may look like a scary device, Luke Anderson at OhGizmo believes it may feel good on the pain.

- Snuggie Fleece: For the person who likes to cuddle up in blankets while watching TV, reading, or working. The Snuggie Fleece has sleeves, just like a robe, so when you give this blanket as a gift you’re giving the gift of warmth and freedom to stay warm no matter what this person on your list needs to do.

- Counting Sorting Money Jar: Who doesn’t have the disorganized person on their list? Who doesn’t have the money saver (or the person who needs to start saving their money) on their list this year? Whichever type of person you need to buy a gift for this year, the EZ Counting Sorting Money Jar is a perfect gift. It allows your saver to save coins, the organized (or the one who needs to organize) to keep coins sorted, and the lazy to just listen to the bank tell him/her how much money is in the jar.

- Sushezi Sushi Tube: Don’t forget about the exotic food-lover on your list this year! People like sushi, and people want to make their own, but it is a difficult task. The Sushezi Sushi Tube makes the sushi-making process easy, and will make your sushi-lover friend very happy this holiday season.

- Last but not least is the GPS Cup Holder Mount: For the avid traveler (or anyone with a GPS). This is a perfect gift that your friends and family will keep forever and will use every day. It will hold the GPS so it is easy to see, without having to suction a mount to the windshield or dashboard.

These are some of my favorite gifts to give this year for the holidays, what are some of your favorites?

The tips below can hopefully alleviate some of the stress and pressure the holiday season can create, and help you stay organized.

Take your time
The holidays are supposed to be an enjoyable time of year and there is no reason to hurry A better solution is to take your time and enjoy the process.

Invest in the right tools
This includes a calendar with large blocks to write all of your engagements and activities in, proper boxes to store your ornaments, like the Christmas Ornament Storage Box, and the right cleaning tools to make quick work of cleanup time before guests arrive.

Divide each job into manageable chunks
Divide each job into pieces. For instance, decorating the house; Put up the tree one day, string the lights the next, and then set out your favorite collectibles over three days.

Store similar items together
You can make the following year much easier. After all of your holiday items are properly boxed for storage, carry them to one storage location and stack them together.

Label each storage container
Labeling each box can make it much easier to find the decorations that you want. Some people are happy with a vague “living room” “dining room” form of labeling, while others prefer more detailed “Santa’s village for sideboard”. Whatever method you choose, remain consistent.

Record what works and what does not
It can be as simple as a list or as complex as a diary. This can include activities, recipes and anything else that makes up your holiday season. Next year, when you are stretched thin, you should automatically know what is worth investing time and effort in and what is not. This is especially true when it comes time to put away your holiday decorations. This can eliminate stress because you have a written record of what type of organizational techniques to avoid and what has worked in years past.

Make lists
List making is an excellent way to stay organized, which reduces stress. Whether it is shopping for gifts or attending Christmas concerts, the number of things that you have to do can seem overwhelming until you get them down on paper.

Be realistic
Christmas may be different from when you were a child, and that’s ok. Your children may have very different ideas of what makes up a fun Christmas. If you work outside of the home, you may have to come to grips with the idea that you have less time to plan than your parent’s did.

Once you have a system in place, maintain it
After taking the time to implement a holiday plan, writing lists and recording what works and what does not, it is important not to become complacent. Developing an organizational plan is the most difficult part of having an organized holiday. Take the time to record, list and store things properly, and you may find each holiday less stressful than the last.

With the help of my Taylor Gifts co-workers and fellow blogger, at fuzzypinkslippers.com, I was able to come up with the Taylor Gifts Top 10 Scary Movie list. It started out with a list of about 30 amazing scary movies, and we narrowed it down to 10. Here is what we picked; let me know what you think:
1. The Exorcist (1973)
2. Psycho (1960)
3. The Shining (1980)
4. The Omen (1976)
5. Halloween (1978)
6. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
7. Friday the 13th (1980)
8. Night of the Living Dead (1968)
9. Scream (1996)
10. Candyman (1992)
So now, go ahead, pop some popcorn, grab a seat on the couch, and see how many of these scary movies you can watch.

Winter is coming soon and the temperatures are beginning to drop. Stay warm with our favorite cozy items!

1. Snuggie Fleece – This fleece blanket has sleeves so you can snuggle up, still use your arms, and not be cold.
2. Heated Vest – The battery-powered heated vest keeps you warm outside without being restricted or weighed down by many layers.
3. Pajama Warmer – Just 15 minutes in this warming pouch and your pajamas (socks, towels, gloves) are toasty warm to go to bed.
4. Electric Fireplace Insert – Keep the room warm and enjoy a nice “fire” without the wood, ash, or real flames.
5. Heated Car Seat Cushion – Get in your car and warm up fast without turning your car on to wait for the heat.

We wanted to tell you about our top 5 new items!

• Skinny Mini Wallet
• Halogen Patio Umbrella Heater
• GPS Cup Holdder Mount
• Motion Closet Light
• Step Stool Bucket

Solar lights are great way to light up your house without spending a lot of money. Here is a list of our top 10 solar lighting items. Please click on any of the items for more information.

• Solar Color Changing Lights 28320
• Solar Double Spotlight 28573
• Solar Glow in the Dark Garden Lights 27782
• Solar Light Sticks 28628
• Solar Step Lights 28154
• Solar Lamp Post 28135
• Solar Powered Tiki Torch 28007
• Shepards Hook Solar Lantern 25282
• Solar Light 25275
• Slim Solar Powered Light 25540

We wanted to share with you the top 10 items that people are buying now. Click on any of the product links to find out more information.

• D-Tox Patches 28016
• D-Tox Foot Spa 27918
• Topsy Turvy 28136
• Expanding Fence 24880
• Aqua Globes 28618
• Canada Green Grass 24024
• Portable Sprinkler System 28133
• Curved Mini Wallet 28184
• Solar Color Changing Lights 28320
• VX3 Cordless Sweeper 28095