The Sports Wannabe

As I sit here, gazing out my window watching the first snow fall of the year and sipping hot cocoa, I’m reminded of what the holidays are really about: trying to get good gifts while not sounding like a d-bag for asking for them. Material things make the world go ’round and what better time to show you a few of my favorites for this holiday season. (Full disclosure, I do receive a portion of the sale if you click on the links below and make a purchase. This wasn’t my motivation for this post but I figured why not? If you like what you see so far from this blog support us! Thanks!)

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Gifts under $25 (When a card would make you look like a cheapskate)

You really can’t go wrong with a book because it is like telling the recipient “I think you are intelligent enough that you may read on a regular basis… here is this large book I am confident you will finish”. Now, since that is probably expecting a lot from most relatives, giving them a book like Stephen Colbert’s latest release is a good call. Hilarious and to the point, Uncle Cletus might actually find a use for it other than a door stop.

I received a wallet a few years back and sort of shrugged but it was a surprisingly great gift. Unless the guy you are shopping for has a tried and true wallet he won’t let go, this is a perfect choice.

Gifts under $60 (A significant person in your life but lets be real)

While the NHL has taken a massive nose dive in the last five years, the video games have been among the best out there. The beautiful thing about NHL video games is that don’t have to be a hockey fan at all, just skate in the right direction and push the right buttons.

Always popular with the “business d-bag on the go”. Give him this and tell him to only use it at his desk or in his car.

Gifts under $100 (How this gift goes over will affect you home life or career)

Guys that don’t own an NFL jersey, well, you gotta wonder about them just a little bit. And why not get “Purple Jesus’” Jersey for christmas, it’s only right.

I reluctantly have grown to love this game. It is great on its own, but if you get a few… err.. “Pepsi’s” in you, it can become a religious experience.

Gifts under $200 (They better appreciate this that ungrateful little piece.. )

GPS is an amazing tool that very few people use. This is most likely going to be the big gift item of the year as the prices are now reasonable. This set is from the very easy to use TomTom company and includes lots of must have accessories.

Gifts under $400 (make it rain)

Not only a video game console, but can be used to stream HD content to another room from your computer.

This Linux based computer is great for someone who just wants a basic web browser and word processor that is ultra mobile.

There it is, my first holiday gift guide. Best of luck!

Till next time I find myself on amazon,

Samuel

As I sit here, gazing out my window watching the first snow fall of the year and sipping hot cocoa, I’m reminded of what the holidays are really about: trying to get good gifts while not sounding like a d-bag for asking for them. Material things make the world go ’round and what better time to show you a few of my favorites for this holiday season. (Full disclosure, I do receive a portion of the sale if you click on the links below and make a purchase. This wasn’t my motivation for this post but I figured why not? If you like what you see so far from this blog support us! Thanks!)

DISABLE ADBLOCKERS TO SEE PICTURES BELOW 

Gifts under $25 (When a card would make you look like a cheapskate)

You really can’t go wrong with a book because it is like telling the recipient “I think you are intelligent enough that you may read on a regular basis… here is this large book I am confident you will finish”. Now, since that is probably expecting a lot from most relatives, giving them a book like Stephen Colbert’s latest release is a good call. Hilarious and to the point, Uncle Cletus might actually find a use for it other than a door stop.

I received a wallet a few years back and sort of shrugged but it was a surprisingly great gift. Unless the guy you are shopping for has a tried and true wallet he won’t let go, this is a perfect choice.

Gifts under $60 (A significant person in your life but lets be real)

While the NHL has taken a massive nose dive in the last five years, the video games have been among the best out there. The beautiful thing about NHL video games is that don’t have to be a hockey fan at all, just skate in the right direction and push the right buttons.

Always popular with the “business d-bag on the go”. Give him this and tell him to only use it at his desk or in his car.

Gifts under $100 (How this gift goes over will affect you home life or career)

Guys that don’t own an NFL jersey, well, you gotta wonder about them just a little bit. And why not get “Purple Jesus’” Jersey for christmas, it’s only right.

I reluctantly have grown to love this game. It is great on its own, but if you get a few… err.. “Pepsi’s” in you, it can become a religious experience.

Gifts under $200 (They better appreciate this that ungrateful little piece.. )

GPS is an amazing tool that very few people use. This is most likely going to be the big gift item of the year as the prices are now reasonable. This set is from the very easy to use TomTom company and includes lots of must have accessories.

Gifts under $400 (make it rain)

Not only a video game console, but can be used to stream HD content to another room from your computer.

This Linux based computer is great for someone who just wants a basic web browser and word processor that is ultra mobile.

There it is, my first holiday gift guide. Best of luck!

Till next time I find myself on amazon,

Samuel