Handmade baby gift

Some people are easy to buy for, some are hard. Some folks love to shop till they drop to find the perfect gift--and some just don't. To make the holiday rush just a bit less hectic, here's a head start: Forty-eight gifts ranging from the platonic to the romantic, from under the tree to out on the driveway. You might not go with one of our choices, but an hour or so on the Web can lead you to all kinds of options on these sites, shippable to your home, office or to a convenient address on your next business trip or vacation. There are gifts for her, for him, for toddlers and for teens. All prices are without published discounts (which can change) and don't include shipping or taxes, but they can get you into the ballpark on your budget and, perhaps, be a source for good ideas as well as good cheer.

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Ergo Cargo Jacket by Nike. Woven jacket designed to regulate airflow, with ergonomic cut. www.nike.com. $70

Amazonite cluster earrings by Shaesby, yellow gold with amazonite beads. www.ylang-ylang.com. $235

Dr. H's jet set. Facial toner, rejuvenating mask, eye solace, hand cream and rosemary leg and arm toner. www.flight001.com. $21.50

1 Cross Ion pen. Gel ink pocket pen with one-hand open and close, chrome finish, and integrated soft-touch grips. www.cross.com. $30

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2 Cashmere Burberry muffler. The classic design, ready for the first cold winds of winter. www.burberry.com. $225

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Hermes ceramic tea pot. For two. Almost too pretty for hot water. www.hermes.com. $285.

Samsung Yepp YP-55V MP3 player. 256-megabyte memory, plays MP3 and WMA formats, FM tuner. www.samsung.com. $200

4 Spa-day spectacular. Spa Finder gift certificate good at more than 1,200 spas, white waffle robe, slippers and headband in a tote. www.spafinder.com. $300

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Tumi T3 bag. Aluminum telescoping handle and abrasion-resistant, hybrid nylon fabric. www.tumi.com. $495

3 Eames aluminum executive chair Five-star base, tilt-swivel. www.retromodern.com. $999

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Sony VAIO V300G desk-top. Cutting-edge computing power and sleek design, wireless keyboard and mouse, www.sonystyle.com $1,699

Saab 93 convertible. Four-cylinder turbo, 175 horsepower fuel-injected sports car. www.saab.com. $37,100

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Boarding Pass travel document case. Leather with snap enclosure, holds passport, credit cards and identification. www.kennethcole.com. $50

Tiffany Coin Edge ballpoint pen in sterling silver www.tiffany.com. $185

3 J. Crew wool peacoat. A classic tough-guy look, but warm too. Get it with a turtleneck. www.jcrew.com. $178

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4 Kolo Lucca leather photo album. Up to 100 pages with pocket pages clear window-pocket on cover. www.kolo.com. $180

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Tivoli Audio Model Three AM/FM Clock Radio. About the nicest clock-radio you can buy. www.tivoliaudio.com. $200

Stainless-steel mandoline. Made in France by a restaurant supplier. Slices, dices, makes julienne fries. www.williams-sonoma.com. $185

5 HP Photosmart R707 digital camera. 5.1 megapixels, red-eye removal, stainless-steel body. www.hp.com. $350

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1 Tivo DVR Series 2 digital recorder. Record 140 hours of television and play it back when you want. www.tivo.com. $399

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ArcadePC video game console. Up to 6,000 classic arcade games, stand-up style. Two players. www.sharperimage.com. $3,000

Rolex Cellini Quartz men's watch. White dial with Roman numerals, black leather strap. www.rolex.com. $7,000

DC-9 airplane wing desk. Made from the stabilizer of a decommissioned DC-9 jet, glass top. www.motoart.com. $9,800

2 Audi TT Roadster. 250 horsepower, 3.2-liter V6 engine. Convertible. www.audi.com $43,870

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1 Baby Gap bear-ear hat. Cotton knit with ribbed trim, plush bear ears. www.gap.com. $12.50

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Personalized photo growth chart. Cotton canvas chart holds photos as you mark them up through the years. www.redenvelope.com. $30

Sing With Me Magic Cube. Plays kids' favorite tunes on five instruments: piano, guitar, drums, tuba and flute. www.amazon.com. $35

Peanut papoose. Cotton snuggly wear with peanut design. www.growgrowgrow.com. $40

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SpongeBob Squarepants doll. Big, silly and very sponge-y. www.submarino.com. $50

4 Paint-your-own teepee. As a playhouse or for backyard sleepovers, camping trips. www.hammacher.com. $90

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5 Critter chair. Plush child's chair in the shape of a hippo, frog, lamb or bunny. www.potterybarnkids.com. $99

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Megaland Pop-Up Playset. Pops up for play, folds down fast. Includes two size huts, 50 plastic balls, tunnels and a basketball hoop. www.toysrus.com. $100

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2 Baby Keepsake Album & Keepsake Box. Silk-covered box, handmade, acid-free silk paper with ribbon-and-button closure. www.babybox.com. $110

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3 Maclaren Mac 3 three-wheeler all-terrain stroller. Go anywhere. www.babybazaar.com. $300

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Casa Woodland play cabin. Log-cabin fun. Inside seating, doorbell that sounds like a cat or dog. www.terra.com. $610

Child's Range Rover. Mini version of the famous four-wheel-drive truck. Electric engine, working radio, lights, horn and signals. www.poshtots.com. $15,492

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Talking Japanese watches. Press a button, hear the time in Japanese. www.fredflare.com. $20

2 Skechers 4-wheelers. Sneaker-skate for girls. www.skechers.com. $35

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Base EQ Parka 100% nylon with polyester fill, detachable hood, lift-ticket ring. www.columbia.com. $79

Oregon Scientific Thin Cam. Tiny, with 1.3 megapixels and flash. Comes in colors. www.oregonscientifie.com. $80

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Teno ceramic ring. Stainless steel ring with three ceramic squares. www.silverprince.com. $235

6 Oakley Juliet X Metal sunglasses. Temple shocks, sculpted frame. www.oakley.com. $275

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4 Victorinox Swiss Army Officer's watch. Satin steel case, white dial. www.victorinoxswissarmy.com. $358

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Smythson red-leather travel wallet. Envelope style wallet with detachable passport cover, lined in calf suede. www.smythson.com. $370

beyond the call

1 Fisher multimedia FVD-C1 video and digital camera. Tapeless, records to memory card. www.fisherav.com. $900

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3 Apple iMac G5 desktop computer. Apple's best new home computer, and its slickest. www.apple.com. $1,299

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5 Trek Madone SSL. Superlight performance carbon road bike. $7,700

Mini One Cabrio. Top speed 175 kilometers per hour, 0-100 km in 11.8 seconds. www.mini.com. $20,950