| 06December | {Gift Guide 2012} |






| 06December | {Gift Guide 2012} For the FOF Man in Your Life |











| 06December | {Gift Guide 2012} For the FOFrequent Flyer |


Plus, enter for a chance to WIN Have Mother, Will Travel or The Official Guide to America’s National Parks by answering this question in the comments, below: Which book would you most like to win?

“The best sleep mask I've found to date. It's soft, lightweight, completely blocks out light, and is so comfortable you don't even feel it on, thanks to the molded nose and cupped eyes that don't squish your lashes.” --FOF Claire Fontaine, author of Have Mother, Will Travel
“FOFrequent Flyers know the importance of traveling lightly, and being well-prepared. I have fallen in love with this fabulous new eco line of travel cosmetics from Australia. Their ‘water killer’ dry shampoo is also perfect for long flights.” --FOF Nancy Friedman of Nancy J. Friedman Travel P.R.
6. Handmade Block Print Scarf from the FabOverFifty Shop, $36



Answer this question in the comments below for a chance to win Have Mother, Will Travel or The Official Guide to America’s National Parks: Which book would you most like to win?![]()
Two FOFs will win. (See all our past winners, here.) (See official rules, here.) Contest closes December 20th, 2012 at midnight E.S.T. Contest limited to residents of the continental U.S.
| 06December | {Gift Guide 2012} For your FOFriend or Sister |

Whether you're searching for the perfect gift for your stylish sister or your tech savvy FOFriend, our gurus have you covered.


"I know these are pricey, but worth the splurge. They are so beautiful and I know my sister will love lounging and sleeping in them!"--Terry Gibralter



| 06December | {Gift Guide 2012} For the Teens and Tots in Your Life |

Plus, enter for a chance to WIN Wildcraft! An Herbal Adventure Cooperative Board Game, by leaving a comment below. 







| 06December | {Gift Guide 2012} For the Pet Lover |

Looking for the purrfect gift for your furry friend or the pet lover in your life? Our FOF experts have 11 gifts sure to please four-legged friends this holiday season!





“Gorgeous color prints to choose from and they come with a bone shaped ID tag. Fantastic price for a designer collar with lots of detail."--Lilly Shahravesh, founder of Love My Dog, a UK-based couture line of dog clothing.






| 06December | {Gift Guide 2012} Gifts for the FOFoodie or Oenophile |













| 08February | {Gift Guides} Valentine’s Gifts for FOF Men |


For your better half.. with holey socks:
Themed dress socks from Socksmith, $10 per pair
“Men’s dress socks are the accessory of the moment. It allows them to express their individuality. Socksmith has some fabulously quirky styles. My personal favorite is ‘Don’t Be Koi’--adorned with lovely orange fish. How cute would those be peeking out from under your man’s black suit?”
For your FOFrequent Flyer:
Leather toiletry case from Red Envelope, $125.
For your (dare we say it) Tiger Woods wannabe:
Golf gear organizer by ProActive Sports, $26.95
“For your favorite golfer to keep in his trunk when he heads to the range. My husband likes this organizer because it’s light, practical and keeps his golf shoes, balls, tees and sunblock organized...to a tee. No more searching for that one golf shoe he’s sure I misplaced when I cleaned out the car.”
For the FOF man who won’t be tied down:
Wireless surround sound speakers by Hammacher Schlemmer, $129.95
“Portable speakers to enhance the sound of any of his tech gadgets equipped with Bluetooth.When he uses these to watch a movie on his iPad, my husband says the sound quality is much better. They pack easily and the battery lasts for at least eight hours of play.”
For the FOFrat boy at heart:
Brooklyn Brew Shop beer making kit from Williams-Sonoma, $39.95
“I bought my husband this beer brewing kit from Brooklyn Brew Shop, and he felt like he was back in high school doing science experiments. The beer was pretty good and I’m sure we’ll perfect it the more we do make. Instead of baking this Valentine’s, we are brewing beer.”
For the man who...can’t get no satisfaction:
The Rolling Stone Illustrated History of Rock and Roll book, $26.40
“In a world of iPads, Kindles and downloads, there is something wonderfully nostalgic about this beautiful book from the editors of Rolling Stone. You and your sweetie can reminisce about legends from Elvis Presley to The Grateful Dead to U2. A great way to let him know how much he rocks your world.”
For the scentual man:
Santal 33 unisex fragrance from Le Labo Fragrances, $145
“It’s a unisex scent--my husband and I share ours--with a woodsy-spicey smell. Floral notes including iris, violet and cardamom lighten up the sandalwood base so that a woman would enjoy it too.”
For the doer--not the talker:
Experience gifts from xperiencedays, starting at $25
“This website has hundreds of affordable experience gifts in every city--from surf lessons and cooking classes to flying lessons. They’ll send him a gorgeous gift pack that can be redeemed for his experience. This is not going to collect dust in a drawer like a Gap gift certificate might.”
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For your knight in spinning vinyl:
Record to digital music converter, $149.99
“If your man can’t bear to part with his record albums, this "turntable" will convert his dusty vinyls into digital music or CDs. You’ll bring out his air-guitar-playing side--while helping him bring his music collection into the 21st century.”
For your Beatlemaniac (all grown up):
Kisses on the Bottom by Paul McCartney album, $9.99
“Paul McCartney new album is marketed as a Valentine’s Day gift to his new wife Nancy Shevell--but your sweetie will love it too. Most appropriately, the first song released is called “My Valentine,” an original by Sir Paul, featuring Eric Clapton on guitar. The rest of the album is full of slow, jazzy remakes of classics from our parents' era.”
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For your aspiring FOFisherman:
Prints by Corey Arnold, e-mail Corey for pricing. Fishing-Work (Corey's signed book of prints), $65.
“He’ll be reeling when he receives one of these stunning prints by "Deadliest Catch" photographer, Corey Arnold. Corey started photo-documenting the lives and work of fisherman while on The Rollo, a crab fishing vessel featured in season 2 of the hit Discovery Channel show. The photos are striking, totally manly, and as real as it gets.”
| 08December | {Gift Guide} 7 Delightful Design Gifts |

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4. Turkish Towel Peshtemals from Bathstyle, starting at $22
| 08December | {Gift Guide} 15 Wonderful, Wearable gifts. |





9. “Lovable” flat from Nine West, (starting at $42)
“I’m madly in love with this deal of the century. Why buy Prada when I can have these ballet slippers for $42$?”
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12. Calypso St. Barth Sari Scarf, Kipour Scarf and Lady Scarf ($135 each)
“Scarves that you can wear 12 months of the year (with jeans or to work) are perfect gifts. I like the weight of this scarf as well as the print and beads--bohemian and chic.”
