This is so easy, it's laughable. Every husband that has ever lived loves a gadget or a toy, and there's a million and one of them to buy online. Helium filled UFOs, Maglite watches, drinking games, remote controlled tanks ... the list is endless.

It's easy to find out the pop star your mum adores and then buy the whole back catalogue over a few Christmases and birthdays. But sooner or later, you need to get creative. So, what sort of ornaments does your mum like? What clothes does she buy for herself? Buy her the same designer labels. Ditto accessories like handbags etc. And how about a little luxury for her? A weekend at a health farm, maybe.

What does your dad want for a Christmas present? Is he into photography? Has he got a scanner? Quite cheap and wonderful for giving a new lease of life to old pics. Bet he likes old films - squillions of videos & DVDs with his favourite actors in are available to buy online. Cars, DIY, cooking - there's a whole host of things he could be into, and a whole host of gifts you could buy that your dad will appreciate.

Children have no compunction in telling you what they want for a Christmas gift or ten, but finding the very same top Rachel Stevens wore on Top of the Pops is not always easy. Neither is keeping the cost out of the stratosphere. Shopping around is a must, and shopping online is ideal for making those bargains without wearing out the shoe leather. So whatever is that the children are drooling over this year, you'll find it online - with the help of Kudoshops of course.