ESSC Gift Guide

With only 16 shopping days left, the ESSC staff would like to offer some suggestions for all of those important people in your life.

The Alcoholic
Fashionista
The Fitness Buff
The Gamer
The Handyman
The Outdoorsman
The Self Proclaimed World's Best Boss

The Alcoholic
The Alcoholic craves a beer and orange juice for breakfast. They feel it is necessary to keep a breathalyzer on them at all times. If they have had too much to drink they make their friends blow in the breathalyzer.  They are up for a party any day of the week.  They drink on Sundays when they wake up so a hangover won’t set in.

3 Gifts for The Alcoholic:

1. Keg - Essential for any sports related parties, for alcoholics of all ages.
2. Beer funnel helmet - (Make this yourself)  all supplies for this can be found at Canadian tire.
3. Texas mickey of vodka - Vodka does not make your breath smell, the perfect drink to bring to work. We suggest hiding it in the Toilet box.

Fashionista
Devoted to fashion and particularly unique or high-fashion clothing. If seen on the street, they stick out because they do not believe in trends but create their own (E.g. Lady Gaga). They are willing to go the extra mile and buck to complete an ensemble.

3 Gifts for The Fashionista:

1. VISA Gift card – E-town does not have a lot to offer in terms of high fashion, so a lot head to the web to find that next staple in there wardrobe.
2. EFW Voucher – Edmonton Fashion Week has already come and gone, but a voucher for tickets to see next years events will have them excited all year long.
3. Magazine subscription – As each fashionista has their own unique style, do some research into which subscriptions they have now or would like and go online and get it sent directly to their house. Not only will they be thinking of you on Christmas, but every month when they get a new magazine! Examples: Vogue, Fashion, Bazaar, Wallpaper.

The Fitness Buff
A fitness buff is someone who is enthusiastic about exercise. They are generally very motivated and highly determined people. Overall, they have a well balanced life which incorporates all aspects of healthy living, from eating right and exercising to getting lots of sleep and drinking lots of water. If this describes someone you know, choose from the below list of great gift ideas to make then extra happy this holiday season!

3 Gifts for The Fitness Buff:

1. iPod Shuffle – the perfect match for any running enthusiast. Fits neatly in a pocket or clips discreetly to any garment. Can hold up to 1000 songs and is simple enough for anyone to use!
2. Yoga Mat – use it at home or take it with you to your favorite studio. Either way, you are equipped to handle a number of different stretches and exercises while being cushioned on a non-slip surface.
3. Medicine Ball – they come in different weights, sizes and styles, including with or without handles and can provide endless options for your fitness routine. Medicine balls can be used for countless activities to help increase strength, stability, cardiovascular endurance and much more! Take it with you up a flight of stairs or move your push-ups from the floor to the ball, both will get you the results you’re looking for!

The Gamer
Often heard shouting out celebratory phrases like “BOOM, HEADSHOT!”, The Gamer can usually be found in a basement entertainment room in front of the largest video game setup imaginable. With complete control of their peripheral senses, they are able to block out even the loudest of “dinner’s ready” pleas. When the subject arises, they are quick to proclaim their superior ability at all video games, vintage and new, whether or not their acoustic guitar skills can keep up with their virtual guitar skills.

3 Gifts for The Gamer:

1. Newest Next-Gen System – This currently includes the PS3 or the XBOX 360. Let’s face it, the Wii is just a novelty toy to The Gamer.
2. Online Bluetooth headset – The only thing The Gamer likes more than showing off their skills worldwide is letting their adversaries know verbally that they have been pwned.
3. Pizza Delivery Gift Card – No more need to worry about wasting precious gaming time preparing and eating meals with the family.

The Handyman
Defined as a male who clearly understands gender roles, much like his father, and his father before. In reality, they are completely incompetent in a way that is dreadfully entertaining. They fail at most projects they undertake, but never get discouraged or acknowledge their shortcomings. What truly makes these “men” amazing is that no matter how bad things get, under no circumstances will they EVER take advice, especially from their wife! Here is what they need this Christmas.

3 Gifts for The Handyman:

1. Home Improvement: Season One - Tim Allen is the man he strives to be.
2. Dewalt M-16 - Image is everything!
3. Hand Drill - It serves as a good reference to the generation he was raised in. A generation of real tuff men.

The Outdoorsman
Our frigid Canadian winters don't deter the outdoorsman from getting their fresh air and having fun doing it. They might be hitting the slopes in the winter, blazing trails and sleeping under the stars in the summer. They live by the boyscouts motto of be prepared and have a garage full of gear to prove it.

3 Gifts for The Outdoorsman:

1. Base Layers - Keep them warm this winter by layering up. Moisture wicking base layers are essential for the winter outdoor enthusiast.
2. GPS - A hiking GPS will tell you a lot more than where you left your car, as it maps your route, calculates your speed, altitude and endless other stats for your adventures.
3. Shovel - No not your parent's plastic snow shovel from can-tire, think carbon composites and slick designs. Perfect for building kickers, digging holes and if need be, digging our your car. The shovels are lightweight, portable and built to last.

Self Proclaimed Worlds ‘Best’ Boss
Primarily recognizable by the mug that they carry around that actually reads ‘World’s Best Boss’. These people adore Michael Scott and subscribe to a fun first, working second mentality. If this is your boss you are well aware of every awkward personal detail of their life; however, have no idea how they became your boss and question their ability more and more each work day that drags by. If you have The Worlds ‘Best’ Boss and know your Christmas bonus is based on how good your gift is this year, follow my suggestions and you will be privy to another mundane but bonus filled work year.

1. An IPod - but only  if the gift limit is $10
2. A picture frame - with a photo of your boss, with no one else in the photo
3. A 1 year supply of ‘World’s Best Boss’ coffee mugs.

Now if you want ideas for actual good boss’s you can ask the staff at the ESSC what they are getting me this year.