Christmas gift ideas

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Julie Simon was in the studio with the scoop on great, affordable gift ideas for the hard to buy for people in your life-- everyone from your husband or boyfriend to your daughter and niece!

5 FABULOUS GIFT IDEAS!

1. At one time or another almost everyone has dreamt about being famous and on the cover of a magazine. Now thanks to a company called bookadoo.com dreams can come true this holiday season. These hilariously funny magazines are 'over the top' glossies where customers can let family, friends, coworkers and the “tough person to buy for” --play the leading role in his or her own personalized magazine. Funny Magazines by bookadoo contain a unique photo-personalized cover, totally photo-personalized editorial articles, personal shopping page and even full photo-personalized advertisements.
 

The fun doesn’t stop there though –the company also offers photo-personalized fairytale books for children, not only with their name personalized to the story, but with their faces photo-shopped into the main character so your little one can be the star of their own book. From superheroes, to fairies, to princesses –children everywhere will never forget this holiday gift that is sure to become a cherished favorite for years to come. *Website: bookadoo.com and both books and magazines retail for $29.95

2. Are gag gifts the route you want to take? There is still time to get a major laugh at Christmas dinner or a Holiday party. The offerings at www.stupid.com never end... truly this is where you find the gifts that nobody needs but everybody wants!
Two of our favorites include the light up Christmas Tree Hat and the Self Stirring Mug for the lazy person in your life!
-Giant Christmas Tree Hat- Why buy a tree when you can be the tree? This festive hat lights up and will surely get you noticed on the holiday party circuit. $14.99 www.stupid.com

-Self-Stirring Mug- This electronic mug does the stirring for you with the press of a button. Whether it is cream and sugar in your coffee or a mixed drink, this mug makes drinking easy. $14.99 www.stupid.com

3. It is the game everyone is talking about… the one-of-a-kind, have to see it to believe it, Doggie Doo Game (www.doggiedoogame.com)! Love it or hate it- everyone has an opinion about this brand new game. Just like the name says, this game is all about getting the pooch to poo. You feed the doggie and then take turns “walking” him with shovel in hand. Scoop up three #2s and you’ll be number one!
It is funny and entertaining for “kids” of all ages, complete with sound effects that will crack you up! Doggie Doo- the only game where scooping poop makes you a winner! Check out the Doggie Doo Game in action at http://www.doggiedoogame.com/video.html. Game retails for $29.99 but you can get it at Amazon.com for just $20.99!!!

4. Looking for some game night fun. Here's a great way to have a blast with the whole family on a budget! Invented by the same guy who invented the famous "The Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon," Brian Turtle is Back with 'Name 5!'

Can you Name 5 things that would make a person sneeze? ‘How about 5 TV Dads? 5 breakfast cereal “mascots”? NAME 5 is the outrageous party game from Endless Games that asks the easy questions you know the answers to. Sure you know 1 Tom Hanks movie, 1 Tina Turner song… maybe even two… But can you NAME 5??? Great for family laughs, bonding, and bickering!

Where to purchase: Target, Walmart, Barnes & Noble, Go! Game Stores (in shopping malls), Books-A-Million, Amazon.com , www.endlessgames.com . Retail price: $24.99

5. Tweens and teens wanting to sport their UGGS in the most stylish way possible now have plenty of options thanks to Pretty to Boot! Pretty to Boot Bands are decorative, stylish accessories that can be added to any pair of UGGS or similar style boots that give the pair the ultimate personality and flair! Pretty to Boot Band accessories give girls the option of creating a new look every day by simply adding the adorable designer bands to her boots.

These trendy new boot accessories are fully reversible and adjust to fit any size.
 

Website: prettytoboot.com and retail for $22