His and Hers Eid Gift Guide 2009

Posted on November 20, 2009
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I’d been wanting to do an Eid gift guide since last year, but it was a project that I never made enough time for. I get a ton of inquiries about how to pick the perfect gift, so this year seemed like the right time to put together a few ideas. So, without further adieu, here are some of the gifts that The Boss and I have tried, tested, and loved, while others are floating around somewhere on our radar.

For Her:

Gifts for her under $25

1. Andy Warhol Pop Art Series Collectors Puzzle, $11.21 at CCGArmory.com.
For the artsy gal who likes to sit and solve.

2. Hemp Hand Protector, $10 to$18.50 at TheBodyShop.com.
She takes care of your kids, and prepares your dinner. Those hands are tired, and probably dry. Any questions?

3. Suede slingback shield sandal, $13.70 at GoJane.com.
Don’t know what size she wears? Snoop around her shoes discretely and then place your order. Buy a girl shoes, and you can do no wrong after that.

4. “Who What Wear: Celebrity and Runway Style for Real Life,” $18.95 at ShopBop.com.
Remember that time when the woman in your life asked you what she should wear 864 times — in one day? Now you can help.

5. Ribbon Box (set of teas), $18 to $24 at TeaForte.com.
Help her unwind with a variety of tea flavors from this incredible collection.

Gifts for her under $50

1. Contour M + Afterglow Sensory Set, $45 at JimmyJane.com.
Pamper her with a massage at the end of a long day.

2. “Mothers of the Believers,” $44.99 at NoorArt.com.
An incredible look inside the lives of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). A collection sure to leave any woman inspired.

3. World Food Programme FEED bag, $35 at Amazon.com.
The sexiest thing on earth: A man who gives the gift of (reusable) fashion while helping to fight against hunger.

4. “Lovely” a fragrance by Sarah Jessica Parker, $25 to $34 at Sephora.com.
A fabulous scent you’ll want to take in all day.

5. Purse Hangers, $38 at CambriaCove.com.
Practical, stylish and organized. There’s little more a girl could ask for.

Gifts for her under $100

1. Wired Laptop Sleeve, $85 at Broksey’s Etsy Shop.
Adorable and unique with many designs to choose from. Custom sizes available.

2. Bop Bijoux Pyramid Ring, $88 at ShopBop.com.
Bold and eclectic are always in style.

3. Dollhouse Chairs Jewelry Stand, $68 at UrbanOutfitters.com.
A creative way to store your fine and funky pieces.

4. Rob Ryan Fisheye Camera, $58 at UrbanOutfitters.com.
Have some fun with photography by adding artistic distortion to all your pictures with this Lomography camera. (Uses 35mm film).

5. CanvasPop, $49 and up at CanvasPop.com.
Women love photographs, and whether you took a picture with a heavy duty professional camera, or snapped it with your camera phone, CanvasPop lets you turn any photo into a canvas print.

For Him:

Gifts for him under $25

1. InvisibleSHIELD for your cell phone, $24.99 at Zagg.com.
One of life’s grantees is that you will drop your cell phone — now you can avoid nicks and scratches on yours.

2. “The Book of Basketball: The NBA According to The Sports Guy,” $12.50 at Amazon.com.
The always witty and intelligent Bill Simmons knows what he’s talking about.

3. Ork Posters, $22 at OrkPosters.com.
An artistic celebration of your favorite city.

4. Valeo 2-pound Weighted Jump Rope, $11.99 at Amazon.com.
When there’s no time for the gym, 30 minutes with this will still keep him rock solid.

5. The North Face Logo Beanie, $17.99 at REI.com.
Because every guy looks good in a winter hat.

Gifts for him under $50

1. Planet Earth Series, $35.49 at Amazon.com.
The Boss got this series for me almost three years ago for Eid. We still watch it, and are continuously left awestruck.

2. The T-Qulaizer, $34.95 at TQualizer.biz.
These are hot in L.A. The shirt lights up with sound and movement.

3. “The Godfather” – The Coppolla Restoration Giftset on Bluray, $49.99 at Amazon.com.
The Boss calls this collection “one of the necessities in a man’s life.”

4. “Soldiers’ Fort” Pirates Lego Collection, $49.99 at Lego.com.
It doesn’t matter how old a man is, building Legos is for the young at heart.

5. Clocky, $49.99 at NandaHome.com.
For most of us, there’s no such thing as an “internal alarm clock.” Get up and out of bed with an alarm clock on wheels.

Gifts for him under $100

1. Nautica East Hampton Fleece Robe, $65 at Macys.com.
The perfect outfit to lounge around the house in.

2. “Lives of the Prophets,” $69.95 at Al-Basheer.com.
Incredible stories from the lives of the greatest men in history. An inspiration for any man who strives to be a better person.

3. Ticket Master Gift Card $25 and up at TicketMaster.com.
Help get someone you love get a little closer to the action.

4. Executive Elite Marshmallow Blaster, $55 at NeimanMarcus.com.
Fill this with halal marshmallows, and turn your living room into a sugar-filled war zone.

5. Mini Table Tennis Game Table Set, $99.99 at Amazon.com.
If you’re tight on space, but love the game of ping pong, invest in something small, durable and portable until you can make room for the real thing.

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