Canadian Living's 2005 gift guide

Shopping at for holiday gifts can be a harrowing task, especially if you have a list of people to buy for as long as your arm. And it's even worse if everyone on that list has given you the dreaded, "I don't know what I want" or "Whatever you buy will be great" answer when you asked for shopping suggestions. Sigh -- it can be hard to catch a break at this time of year.

Relax, dear reader, your break has arrived. We at Canadian Living feel your holiday shopping pain and are here to help. Simply use our gift guide to research some of 2005's most sought-after wish list items and then follow our expert shopping tips and advice to not only survive the November/December shopping marathon, but to win it in record time!

Here is some recommended reading to help you get ahead of the game:

The Canadian Living 2005 gift guide
70 of this season's hottest gift ideas. (PDF format requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader.) NOTE: On page 41, the snowman is from Floridus, 1-800-268-4902, and the wrapping paper is available at Indigo.

For more fabulous gift ideas pick up the December 2005 issue of Canadian Living in stores now.

Christmas shopping solutions
6 tips for getting all of your shopping done in one day -- stress-free!

Gift ideas for the hard-to-shop-for
How to choose the perfect gift

Tips for picking clothing gifts
Personal shoppers offer their advice on choosing the right style, size and colour.

The food court survival guide
Dining and dashing? Keep your energy level high with healthy food choices -- even at the mall.

Avoid breaking the bank this holiday
How to shop smart and stick to a budget

You've made your list and you've checked it twice, now it's time to hit the mall to start crossing those names off your shopping list. Oh and of course, when it's all over and the present are wrapped and tucked neatly under the tree do not forget to reward yourself for a job well done.