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Holiday Gift Guide
Advice for the procrastinator
December 24, 2009
Just remember these four tips to weather the last-minute holiday shopping hustle...
December 17, 2009
Keep him cozy in these pyjama and other comfort clothes.
Baby, it’s cold outside
December 17, 2009
Check out these ladies' winter coats and accessories to keep you warm in the cold.
Year’s best in beauty gifts
December 17, 2009
Smoother hair, stronger and longer lashes, brighter eyes, better skin — it’s been a good beauty year.
Music to their ears
December 17, 2009
Christmas shopping is fun but there’s always the inevitable freak-out: What the heck am I gonna buy (Insert Name Here)? Luckily, you’ve got music on your side.
Grooming gifts for him
December 17, 2009
Guys, don’t even try to pretend you wouldn’t appreciate quality grooming products as a gift — at least it would save you shopping for yourself.
5 great gift for the gadget-lover
December 17, 2009
Sometimes gadgets go beyond simple necessity and actually inspire the imagination with their creativity, practicality or cleverness. After all, what is great technology if not the truest example of human ingenuity?
Most memorable gifts
December 14, 2009
A few days ago I was thinking about the most memorable gifts I’ve ever received. Interestingly, there wasn’t a purchased one on the list.
Glazed Bacon Chive Shortbread
December 10, 2009
This savoury shortbread with bacon, chives and maple syrup is perfect for breakfast, brunch or as a holiday hors d’oeuvre with a glass of wine.
Warm Caesar Asiago Spinach Dip
December 10, 2009
This restaurant-quality easy-to-prepare dip will soon become a favourite at all of your celebrations and informal get togethers — if you are willing to share!
Gifts for the film buff
December 10, 2009
Here’s a selection of some of the more interesting DVD sets, with suggestions as to whom might most like to find them under the Christmas tree.
Foodie fare
December 10, 2009
Whether your holiday gift list is filled with gourmet chefs, television addicts or people who just love a good tale, this year’s crop of cookbooks and other food-related volumes offers some excellent gift choices.
A Blu-Ray Christmas
December 10, 2009
Nothing completes the perfect holiday break like sitting inside your warm living room with the family and watching your favourite movies and videos.
Warm & toasty
December 10, 2009
Check out these items to keep the ones you love warm at home through the winter.
The 12 spirits of Christmas
December 10, 2009
Selecting the perfect liquid for those solids in your life can be a challenge; so here are my choice picks for every one of those beverage lovers in your life.
Get your music on
December 02, 2009
You love having your music at your fingertips’ reach, so here are some of Metro’s picks for MP3-related gizmos that will keep the beat going this holiday season
Jingles to make the holidays merry
December 02, 2009
If you’re one of the many Christmas-loving music fan out there, fall must be your favourite season of the year.
High-tech not high priced
December 02, 2009
There’s good news for holiday shoppers who have spent previous years waiting in hours-long lineups, making frantic calls to stores, and being extorted by profiteering gadget scalpers while searching for that must-have gift.
Kicking off the cuts
December 02, 2009
Canadian retailers are getting ready for the holiday season with rock-bottom prices and major promotional campaigns in hopes that shoppers will open their wallets and seize the opportunity to save.
Books kids will love
November 26, 2009
Give your eight- to 12-year-old one of these good reads, marking 2009 highlights in youth publishing.
Shoot to thrill with cameras
November 26, 2009
A picture truly is worth a thousand words so snap away this holiday season with some of Metro’s best picks for photographic fun:
Gifts for the gamer
November 26, 2009
This season is stuffed full of gaming goodness and Metro has made it wicked-easy for you by narrowing the choices down to the best of the holiday offerings (all under $60).
Gifts for the book-lover on your list
November 26, 2009
Whether you’re trekking old-fashioned to the bookstore or stuffing stockings with a click, consider these top publishing picks of 2009.
Gifts for the computer lover
November 19, 2009
Let’s face it, few gifts are ever as awesome as a new computer and there are so many to choose from.
Baked goods great gifts
November 19, 2009
It’s that time of year again — time to give back to the people in your life who have made a difference.
Help men make most of shopping
November 18, 2009
It’s a well-known fact: Most men hate holiday shopping.
Tips to go green this holiday season
November 18, 2009
At holiday time, along with buying for close friends and family, it is often customary to buy small gifts for a multitude of others as well — teachers, hosts, babysitters — you name it.
Ensure you send your packages on time
November 18, 2009
How you send packages to your loved ones is just as important as what you send them, according to Canada Post.
Call of Duty a blockbuster
November 18, 2009
This holiday season’s biggest entertainment blockbuster likely will be a sequel to a popular franchise, with jarring depictions of war and an intricate story of good versus evil.
Responsible gift-giving
November 18, 2009
The holiday season is approaching and in the spirit of giving, perhaps we will think about how our shopping and spending affect the lives of other people around the world.
Go battery-powered
November 18, 2009
If you’re looking for the perfect presents for young children this holiday season, bypass the stuffed toys and clothing and seek out the battery-powered gizmos.
A little luxury goes long way
November 18, 2009
Despite economic uncertainty, buying a luxury item for a loved one may still be the best investment this holiday season.
DIY presents ‘unique’
November 18, 2009
With the economic downturn cinching financial belts, this holiday season is a good time to adopt a DIY ethic and consider some gifting alternatives.
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