If you’ve waited until now to buy a gift for someone, your options are dwindling — as you well know. You can go out and fight the crowds and the traffic, and HOPE you find something good. But you better know where you’re going, what you’re looking for, and either have done your research (by visiting the GSS) or just cross your fingers and hope for the best. The better way to go is, you guessed it, the ultimate turn [...]

Did you put off getting a gift for that niece, nephew, or other smallish humanoid? During a time when school art programs are having drastic cutbacks due to the economic climate, why not support the arts by buying the gift of music for a child? Not convincing enough, huh. Okay. How about this one — torment your family and friends by buying their kids musical instruments! Really, most kids love music and learning to play music teaches many lessons aside [...]

Guys aren’t that hard to buy for, even though some might say differently. For most guys, there’s always some gadget or gear they’re lusting after. Yet, without fail, many women make the mistake of buying clothes for a guy. This isn’t a mistake in and of itself, the problem comes when ladies buy their guys the type of clothes they themselves like, or might want to see their guy wear — then become dismayed when the guy doesn’t wear it [...]

In theory, women should be pretty easy to shop for with the plethora of female products on the market, but we know sometimes guys need a bit of help. Just look at Doug’s ridiculous post on the subject. Clearly, he needs help. Here’s your gift guide to finding fun and interesting presents for the women in your life. There’s been a lot of buzz around this new fragrance by Helena Rubinstein for Demi Moore, Wanted. Just take a peek at [...]

Fellas, if you’ve been wondering what to get the women in your life, this is the post for you. Let’s break it down a bit. Now, most of the time here at GauchoBlog, we slant things towards savings. Not today. You know why? Listen — when you buy your women a gift, you better make sure you focus on finding the right thing. Focus on making her happy. This doesn’t mean spending a lot of money. Maybe. But if you [...]

You can almost bet on having a friend or family member that would relish receiving a cool or useful new kitchen something-or-other. There are two reasons for this: 1) Cooking can be repetitive. Anything that makes it easier can be a plus. 2) Cooking can be repetitive (most people eat several times a day), so anything that can inspire new flavors or approaches can be a delight. So, here are 8 great kitchen gifts to make cooking easier and tastier. [...]

Have we got a sweet deal for you. Gaucho is giving away a $100 Target giftcard to help one lucky person with their holiday shopping –and we know you’ve got some last minute gifts to buy. You’ll only find this giveaway here so check it out! Wondering what you’ve got to do to get it? It’s pretty simple — with just a little effort you’ll be on your way to a shopping spree at Target! All the details are to [...]

This holiday season, it’s important to remember that Christmas is not just about receiving. More importantly it’s about giving, and giving doesn’t constitute gifts to just family and friends. It can be an extremely rewarding experience to give to someone in need who doesn’t ask for the latest gadget from Apple, but just a chance to go to school, get clean water or have a positive outlook for the future. Isn’t that enough to give you a warm feeling inside? [...]

Inspired by 6 Geese a-laying, today’s post focuses on some golden eggs of geek gear gifts. Remember, golden eggs aren’t always cheap. But there’s quite an assortment in this half dozen. 1. The Copenhagen Wheel I call it the ‘Freshencycle’ because it’s so fresh. The Copenhagen Wheel turns any regular bike into a hybrid e-bike controlled by your smartphone. Go ahead. Read that sentence again. That’s right. It captures energy while pedaling and braking to propel you on your way [...]

Sometimes all you need to make someone happy at Christmas is to show that you remembered them. Keepsakes are the perfect reminder that even though you may be far away, they will always be dear to your heart. Of course, the best gifts are ones that can actually be used. With that in mind, here are a few ideas for great and affordable keepsake gifts. — Floral Etched Purse Mirror – Red Envelope Price: $29.95 This nickel-plated compact features delicate floral scrolls [...]