All I Want for Christmas is...

Oh, the holiday season. It's the typical dilemma -- does Dad really need another lame tie? Where would Mom really put another Yankee candle? What should I get for my new boyfriend -- will he like me enough? Or worse, what if he spends more money on me than I do on him? Oh! And it's only our first Christmas! Rest assured, WEEKEND's gift guide is here. Whether you have $10 or $100, one or all of these gifts has the potential for perfection for someone in your life.

1. Tickets to a Colts or Pacers game Price: $100 + Why it's great: Instead of giving just another thing, making it an event creates a memory and something fun to do while cheering on the Colts or Pacers. Where you can find it: www.colts.com, www.nba.com/pacers. If sold out, try www.ebay.com. Who would love it: Dad, brother, boyfriend, any sports nut But keep in mind: eBay offers a cheaper way to find tickets just weeks before game day Also try: Concert tickets (The Fray plays Jan. 11 in West Lafayette) Image courtesy of the Associated Press

2. "Deal or No Deal" Handheld game Price: $14.99 Why it's great: You can take one of NBC's most popular game shows with you at all times. "It's the hot item," says Megan Ragonesi, manager of Toys "R" Us in Castleton, Ind. "We can't keep it in; it's crazy." Where you can find it: Toys "R" Us, www.toysrus.com Who would love it: Game-show fanatics who love competition But keep in mind: Also available as a board game, card game and PC game. Also try: Electronic Catch Phrase ($21.59 at Target) Image courtesy of Target.com

3. Knit A Scarf Price: About $6 Why it's great: You'll personalize the gift instantly once the person knows you made it yourself Where you can get the supplies: Klaiber's Sewing Center, Hobby Lobby, Target Who would love it: Grandma and Grandpa would most likely be impressed with your skills, sealing a win for you in the "aww" factor, but anyone who needs to stay warm this winter would love it, too. But keep in mind: Knitting a scarf takes more time than money Also try: Create a personalized CD of songs that remind you of the recipient. One song from iTunes is $0.99.

4. A Day at the Spa: Les Champs Elysees Day Spa and Salon in Bloomington Price: Packages and treatments range from $10-$200+ Why it's great: Pick from facials, manicures, massages or an entire day at the Spa based on how much you want to spend Where you can find it: 10th & College, Suite #4 in Bloomington Who would love it: Mom, younger or older sister But keep in mind: A full day at the spa can be pricey Also try: A digital photo frame that plays photos in a slide show ($129.99 at Target)

5. Nintendo Wii Price: $250 Why it's better than Playstation 3: Besides being more than $200 cheaper, games can be downloaded from the Internet for $8-$15 and then stay in the system's memory. Even old NES and Super NES games are available to download. The physically interactive gameplay makes playing Wii an event, not just a game. Where you can find it: Best Buy, Target Who would love it: Your younger or older brother, game-junkie boyfriend But keep in mind: With such high demand, "you pretty much just have to get lucky," says Best Buy servicing manager Scott Bush, who says they receive small shipments about once a week. Also try: Xbox 360, Playstation 3 Image courtesy of Nintendo.com

6. T.M.X. Elmo Price: $39.99 Why it's great: Elmo's back, but this time, he doesn't just giggle when you tickle him. He also slaps his leg, rolls onto his back, kicks his feet and even rolls onto his stomach and hits the floor while laughing. Where you can get it: Toys "R" Us, www.toysrus.com Who would love it: Your little brother or sister under age six, or anyone else who refuses to grow up because it doesn't just laugh but interacts with you. "It's cute as hell," senior Paul Slaughter says. But keep in mind: Flashing back to the Elmo craze might be too much to handle. Also try: Fisher Price's digital camera for kids ($54.99 at Target) Image courtesy of www.smartmoney.com

7. "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" on DVD Price: $19.96 Why it's great: After the success of "Pirates of the Caribbean," the sequel has captured the attention of lovers of the original. Where you can find it: Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy Who would love it: Any movie-lover who loves action and pirates, anyone obsessed with Johnny Depp But keep in mind: Availability might be low; DVD was released on Tuesday, Dec. 5 Also try: "Superman Returns" on DVD Image courtesy of Rottentomatoes.com

8. "Grey's Anatomy" Season Two on DVD Price: $34.88 Why it's great: The drama, the doctors, McDreamy anyone? Where you can find it: Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy Who would love it: Mom, younger or older sister But keep in mind: Watch out for anyone who might feel queasy seeing blood or emergency room scenes Also try: "Family Guy," "Lost" or "The Office" on DVD Image courtesy of Amazon.com

9. Victoria's Secret gift bag Price: $30 and under Why it's great: Perfect for gift exchanges, the gifts range in price and in color, so you can personalize it. The sparkly bag includes lip gloss, perfume and lotion Where you can get it: Victoria's Secret, www.victoriassecret.com Who would love it: Sister, mom, girlfriend But keep in mind: Lotion and perfume is something many girls might already have Also try: Victoria's Secret "Heavenly" perfume or anything from the "Pink" collection "Sweatpants are always a really hot item," says Rachel Yoder, manager at College Mall Victoria's Secret. Image coutesy of Victoriassecret.com

10. iPod in-car stereo system Price: Varies depending on system Why it's great: Have your iPod with you while you drive and play songs with even better quality. Where you can get it: Best Buy (will even install it) Who would love it: Any music lover, but dads are traditional electronics lovers But keep in mind: Installation requires planning and can be costly, depending on what system you choose. Also try: For under $100 the iHome Dual-Alarm Clock Radio plays the music of your iPod and serves as a clock radio. Splurge with the new iPod Hi-Fi in-home stereo system ($349.99). Also, iPod Nano comes in new colors. If you buy it in red, Apple gives $10 of the purchase price to fight AIDS in Africa with the Global Fund. Image courtesy of Tweeter.com