I will be buying me, my gf and her kids a skiing trip for x-max.?

If you all ski that is wonderful.

If you do not ski then not such a great idea.

But have you checked the prices of some of the cruises?

If you figure you really have to buy all that many meals or if you select a cruise that you can go to "restaurants" the cost is a bit less than if you made reservations at a "real" restaurant. Much of the entertainment is free, and with some packages soft drinks are free as well as alcohol if you purchase a package. And depending on the number often with one full price adult another gets half and children are discounted as well.

Gift ideas for birthdays, graduation, mothers day, fathers day, Christmas

Driving: a CLUB, steering wheel cover, back support pillow, window shades, vanity plates, battery charger

Diving: Scuba gear, flippers, weights, snorkel, mask, wet suit

Swimming: cool swim suit, sun glasses, visors, beach towel. boogie board, surf board, beach umbrella, board shorts

Golf: Personalized tees or balls, glove, golf bag, golf club covers

Ball games: Ball, glove, mitt, or tickets to favorite team, baseball cap, t-shirt

Boating: Floating ice chest, floating flashlight, flag, canopy, life vest,

inflatable raft, canoe, kayak (and paddles)

Exercise equipment: body ball, thighmaster, stairmaster, weights

Remote controlled anything: plane, blimp, helicopter, kite...

CDs of favorite artists, concert tickets

Quilt, comforter, Snuggly thing, bootie sox, pretty umbrella, journal.

Lip gloss, spray-on hair shine, energy bars, votive candles, calendar, hair extensions, hair clips with flowers or butterflies, fluffy slippers, talcum powder with fluffy puff, hot rollers, elec. toothbrush, charm bracelet, anklet..

Board games: Checkers, chess, Monopoly, Upwords, card games...

Games: Croquet, badminton, horseshoes, bike, skateboard, basketball and hoop, volleyball set, hockey, tether ball...

A makeover, puppy, kitty, New King James bible

Bike, skateboard, scooter, moped, skates, binoculars, telescope

– Keep all receipts so they can exchange it if they want to --

The best and easiest gift to receive and to give is a Gift Card/Certificate to a favorite store to be used after holidays when things are half price.

Especially for adults that are hard to buy for:

Make some Good For tickets and put them in a stocking or card. Things that say:

Good for one free back/neck/foot massage.

Good for detailing your car (wash, wax, shampoo carpets and seats)

Good for dusting and vacuuming the whole house

Good for cleaning the garage, attic and/or basement (whichever you have)

Good for babysitting while you shop or have a peaceful bubble bath

Good for making dinner every nite for a week, doing dishes and clean-up

Good for cleaning out the fireplace and chimney

Take down curtains and drapes, clean them and re-hang.

Clean upholstered furniture Wash windows

Shampoo carpets Decorate the tree

Remove tree, decorations and store it all in garage

I bet you can think of a lot more; you know them better than we do. Trust me, they'll be thrilled!!!