Holiday Gift Guide 20092

It's the second week in December and gift guides abound, but what about for Singles? Alas, we can all rejoice because gift giving among singles no longer requires a holiday miracle. For the second consecutive year, Single Edition has created a fabulous directory of Just-for-One presents. This year's guide is bigger and better than before -- you'll be sure to find something for every single person in your life.

This comprehensive guide has suggestions for sole proprietor, small space gourmet, independent traveler, perpetual player, stressed out one, solo diner, suddenly single, and swinging fifty something. Be sure to keep reading or feel free to jump to another section by clicking the appropriate link in the "more to explore" bar!

THE SOLE PROPRIETOR

Little Pink or Black Tool Kit: For the single homeowner, this all-inclusive kit will surely come in handy. Available in black or pink and in a variety of sizes, these all-inclusive do-it-yourself sets contain everything for projects and repairs around the house.


Available At: Little Pink Tools or Little Black Tools
Price: $79.00-99.00


Vudu: A personal screening room, with no monthly fees or trips to the video store, is sure to add cheer to any home this season. The Ultra convenient VUDU is way faster than movie-by-mail, and with more than 10,000 films your recipient will never get stuck with "nothing to watch" again.

Available At: Vudu
Price: $299


iRobot Roomba 410: A little automatic help around the house at the press of the button is sure to lighten the load. Much like a vacuum, this clever little - bot will pick up household dust and debris, in and around tight corners, leaving owners with one less household chore in the New Year.

Available At: iRobot.com
Price: $149.99


The Take Out Menu Organizer: For those who appreciate that ordering-in is often a lot easier than cooking for one, comes this fabulous take out menu organizer. This clever binder neatly consolidates fast food information and includes a tipping guide, helpful ordering advice, a frequently called numbers list and more.

Available at: Knock Knock
Price: $21.00

THE SMALL SPACE GOURMET

Mini Breadmaker: For homemade bread minus the bulk, comes this Mini Breadmaker from Zojirush®. The one pound loaf makes it easy for single households to savor the taste of freshly baked breads every day without the waste. Plus, its compact design makes it ideal for kitchens with limited countertop space.

Available At: Sur Le Table
Price: $179.95


Serves One: Know someone who is looking to swear off take-out and frozen T.V. dinners in the New Year? Then Toni Lydecker's Serves One is just what they need to keep their resolutions in the kitchen. With more than one hundred single-serve recipes from tabbouleh to mini meatloaf, this gift is sure to make home cooking for one simple, tasty and a lot more fun!

Available At: Amazon.com
Price: $16.95

The Handpresso: Oh my how they will delight for a good brew minus the bulk. Alas there is a portable pod espresso machine that lets you make premium coffee in an instant. Recently introduced by Gaggia, the Handpresso comes ready to brew with two E.S.E. pods.

Available At: Zabar's
Price: $129.98

THE INDEPENDENT TRAVELER

The Travel Translator: Solo travelers will never get lost in translation with the Talking 14-Language Portable Translator! With 9,000 favorite phrases and 30,000 words in 12 languages while traveling abroad or entertaining clients, this is one device that individuals do not want to be without.

Available At: Magellan's Travel Store
Price: $70

Mini Travel Bar Set: It's always Happy Hour with this sleek and sophisticated Mini Travel Bar. Featuring stainless steel accessories, this set includes everything needed to make a cocktail anywhere. The set includes a hip flask with joined cap and a small funnel for refilling, a waiter-style corkscrew, ice tongs, a bartenders' spoon, and two collapsible shot glasses.

Available At: Uncommon Goods
Price: $42.00The TV Mini: For independent business travelers with long flights and airport lags, comes the TVMini. This tiny personal player is the smallest in the market and does not interfere with other USB ports. Simply plug the TVMini² into your Mac, record and watch your favorite shows anywhere, anytime.

Available At: Miglia
Price: $105


The Mini Mile High Kit: This convenient, compact kit and she'll be ready for a sexy and safe international rendez vous. The hard case zips closed for a discreet accessory that can be stashed away and includes a small bullet vibrator, two condoms, and Glisse lube.

Available At: Babeland Toys
Price: $25.00

THE PERPETUAL PLAYER

Naked Winery: Want to send a flirty and dirty message in a bottle just in time for the holidays? Thanks to the Naked Winery you can find a fine and fun selection of erotic pours, including a Shag Chardonnay, Tease Reisling and Missionary Merlot.

Available at: The Naked Winery
Price: $18 and up

Singles Place Card Holders: For the constant entertainer, seating guests is always tricky. This humorous set is sure to lighten up the mood and comes with 8 silver placeholders including spots for the "damaged goods" and "gold digging" guests.

Available At: Plum Party
Price: $35.00

The Party Survival Kit: All the way from Greece comes this natural line of beauty products. This wonderful kit will help your party pal regain their energy after late nights out by taking care of their face, body and breath! Contains wild rose cream, evening primrose eye cream, guava body butter, milk proteins emulsion and more!

Available At: Sephora
Price: $29.00

Sexy Slang: An adult party game that combines charades and drawings but with a "naughty" twist, Sexy Slang will help the host or hostess warm up the house party every time. There are 500 game cards with terms that range from innocent, to risque© to super kinky. Guests will warm up playing the guessing game!

Available At: Sexy Slang
Price: $29.99