Holiday Gift Ideas for Second Life

Photo taken at "Candy Christmas Dream."

 It's time to start picking out those holiday gifts for all your Second Life friends. If you're feeling overwhelmed, no worries, I'm here to help!

You can always make your way over to the Holiday Shop and Hop, a tried and true source for finding gifts (and a little Christmas treat for yourself.) There are usually freebies galore to be had, deals and gift cards. I haven't checked it out for myself this year, but it's still early yet.

In the mood for a little "thinking outside the gift box" (see what I did there?) Following are a few of my favorite ideas for gift giving on the grid: 

Wish Lists: I'm often surprised by the people who don't realize you can create a wish list for your Marketplace account, or that you can share that list on your profile. There is something about knowing someone took the time to check for a wish list and buy you something you've actually picked out. No questions about which body you have, if your head is compatible with ... whatever. You get the idea. 

Vacation Experience: I love this idea as a couple's gift. Send your favorite twosome on a tropical weekend getaway, with massages and drinks by the pool. If the recipient is your significant other, or one you'd like to be, plan an evening together. People are always looking for things to "do" in SL. Think beyond dinner and dancing. Horseback riding, camping or a romantic tour by boat will mean more to them than one more thing in their inventory, especially if their inventory is anything like mine. Treat them to an adventure, create a memory. 

Funny Gifts: Let's face it, with the state of the world right now, we could all use a few more reasons to laugh. Are you buying for someone who's in to GTFO? A person who had one of every kind of vehicle? There are tons of unconventional modes of transportation on the Marketplace. I love a funky spaceship or balloon powered bike for cruising around the mainland. 

I'd love to hear your ideas for unique gifts in Second Life, drop yours in the comments below. 

Tata for now. We'll talk again soon!