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Budget schmudget. Who has one for the holidays this year? But I bet most of you at least have an idea of what you want to spend on gifts. I also bet that it is noticeably different than last year. Of course, the kids always come first and will likely get a the biggest slice of the budget pie, leaving us grown-ups with the leftovers. But fear not! We’ve created a guide to help you find something for every adult, from your best friend to grandma, even if you have champagne taste on a beer budget.

My favorite gift for boyfriends is the iTouchless PureEar Active NoiseCancelling Acoustic Headphones, wireless, studio-quality earpieces that can hook up to his iPhone for maximum cool and convenience. No BF or brother to give these to? Our other Top Christmas Gifts will razzle dazzle without draining your wallet.

iTouchless PureEar Active NoiseCancelling Acoustic Headphones starting at $129.95

The holiday crush is upon us, which means most of us will be hitting the road to get to one celebration or another. And many of those trips won't be just around the corner. If you're packing up the family in the ol' minivan for a holiday road trip, good luck. My best advice is to bring plenty of snacks, entertainment and lots of patience. But maybe the most import thing is to be comfortable, because it might take a while.

A great travel gadget gift (or self-gift) for the driver is a portable massaging backrest. The Ultimate Backrest is a winner with six different massage cycles, an inflatable lumbar cushion, and lower back heater. I'm not saying it will make that endless road trip fun per se, but it should help you from feeling like Mr. Grinch when you get there!

OBUS FORME Ultimate Backrest Black starting at $119.00

This Friday, the most anticipated movie of the season (for teens anyway) finally arrives in theaters. Based on the No. 1 best-selling series by Stephenie Meyer, Twilight goes way beyond your typical vampire/teen romance. (Wait, that’s not typical!) And I’m sure all of you know a teen who's been bitten by the vampire bug and would love to get anything Twilight themed for Christmas.

There's a ton of Twilight themed gifts out there—from family crest jewelry to the Illustrated Movie Companion. But my favorite yet is the Twilight Soundtrack. It's already reached the top of the charts and is loaded with bands that ever teen loves like: Muse, Iron & Wine, Linkin Park and more. So do that Edward or Bella fan a favor and throw this in his/her stocking this year. Better yet, surprise them with it this weekend after seeing the film.

Twilight soundtrack starting at $9.99.

Whether you are thinking about what your dinner table will look like for this Thanksgiving or are wondering what to get the Hostess who is having you over for the big festivities, these fun Thanksgiving themed melamine plates are just the thing.

Whether it's for the kids table or big kids who love fun design, these plates are a great alternative to stuffy place settings. Who wants to spend all their post dinner hours carefully scrubbing fine china, when you can just pop these in the dishwasher and be done! It's the perfect gift for any stressful hostess. Thrown in this matching tablecloth and table runners for a complete festive look. Now all you have to worry about is saving up for seconds.

Pottery Barn Thanksgiving Melamine Plates starting at $16.99. 

For the past few years, digital picture frames have been one of the hottest gadget gift suggestions we've been making. The reason? Photo frames for physical prints are soooo 20th century. Why display one photo forever when you can create stunning, high-quality multimedia slide shows. Now you can experience memories in an entirely new way.

As leaders in great gifting, we're giving away a Kodak Easyshare 10" Digital Picture Frame. The Easyshare frame has a ton of cool features like video playback, multiple memory card slots, backlighting, and a built-in speaker for playing MP3 music files. And to really make the gift memorable here's a Gift Guru tip: pre-load the frame with pictures and video the recipient would love to see. That way the memories displayed will always be a reminder who sent such a great gift. 

Want a chance to win? Post a comment below and tell us who the lucky recipient of this frame will be and what images will you pre-load onto the frame.  Post a comment by 11:59 p.m. EST on Thursday, November 20. One comment per person, please; multiple comments will be discarded. ONE randomly selected entry will win the Kodak Easyshare Digital Picture Frame. Click here to read the official rules.

So you blinked your eyes and now the holidays are here again. I cannot believe that Thanksgiving is two weeks away and Christmas is just a hop, skip and four weeks later! Mark my words: Before you know it, every radio station (if anyone still listens to those) will be playing Christmas carol marathons, movie theaters will be releasing new feel-good holiday movies and you will suddenly realize that you waited until the last minute (again) to do your Christmas shopping. Well, I am here to tell you that this is not the year to procrastinate. Stores are expected to bring in far less inventory this season compared to years past, so there will be very little to choose from the closer we get to December 25.

If price is an issue this year (is there anyone out there for whom price isn't an issue?), we have hand-selected our Top Christmas Gifts in every price point, from under $25 to $25-$50 to $50-$100 to $100-$200. And be sure to select a gender and/or age for your recipient to get even more refined results!

UGG's have been hot since they first graced Hollywood’s elite almost six years ago. Which is why it’s amazing that they’re still at the top of most teens' and comfortistas' Christmas wish lists. So in case the girl on your list already has all the boots and sandals she'll ever need, UGGs has come out with a line of accessories sure to refresh her wardrobe while keeping her warm and stylish. The big hits this holiday season are the earmuffs and gloves because their fuzzy trimmings go perfectly with the iconic boots. There are also bags, mittens, scarves and bucket hats, if those are more her style. Pick any one of these up for the special someone on your list who lives in her UGG boots and worships the beloved brand.

UGG Australia Pull-through Scarf starting at $165.00

Writer Cynthia Ozick once noted, "We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude." And while that sentiment rings true universally, it feels most appropriate on Veterans Day, the holiday that gives us a chance to recognize and honor the brave service and sacrifice of members of the armed service. So if you attend a Veterans Day event this year, please don't forget to thank a veteran for his or her service. And if there is a veteran close to you, a gift showing your appreciation will certainly mean a lot.

This Personalized U.S. Flag T-shirt allows you to put the veteran's name beneath the American flag, so he or she can proudly show patriotism, while you display your appreciation. And if that doesn't suit your need, here are a few other thoughtful gift ideas for veterans.

Personalized Gifts - U.S. Flag T-shirt starting at $11.98

I'm an admitted Project Runway fanatic. And even though the season has just come to a close, I find myself wishing I had paid more attention in home economics when it came to the basics of making an outfit (safety pins don’t count). So when I saw this entire DIY creative line for kids based on the hit series, I couldn’t resist checking it out.

There’s a kit for every interest, from dress design and shoes to handbags and my personal favorite, the Graphic T-Shirt Design Studio Set. 'Cause as we all know, graphic tees are a fashion staple for all ages. It comes with stencils, studs, metallic ribbon, fabric markers and so much more. Budding fashion designers will be thrilled when they find this under the tree on Christmas morning or get it as a Birthday surprise. So in the words of Tim Gunn, “Make it work!”

Project Runway Graphic T-Shirt Design Studio Set starting at $24.99

The Gift Gurus are very excited to announce the Gifts.com "Holiday Gift Giveaway Series". Starting today and continuing each Friday this Holiday season, we will be highlighting and giving away some of this year's most sought after and exciting gifts.