The Best Birthday Gifts to Buy in Evanston

If you are like me and have many birthday gifts to buy each year for friends and family members, then coming up with new and original gift ideas can be very difficult. As such, I have put together five (5) helpful suggestions below.

1. Anything Apple - It seems that Apple products are the biggest craze these days, so any Apple product you buy will put a smile on a person's face. From the iPhone to the iPod to even accessories, there is truly something for everyone.

2. Gift Cards - You can't go wrong with a gift card, especially when it is to a site like Amazon.com, Netflix.com, Starbucks.com and so many others. Gift Cards enable friends and family members to truly get what they want.

3. Innovative products - Check out sites like Quirky.com and Brollytime.com for fun and innovative products that are changing the way people think about everyday items. On Brollytime, for example, you can buy a Brolly umbrella, which features a unique finger hole grip that makes holding an umbrella comfortable, secure and even allows you to text / e-mail in the rain.

4. Sports gear - A lot of people living in Evanston are Northwestern faithful, so buying a basketball jersey or football jersey can be a great gift idea. Check out the Wildcat bookstore to see all of the terrific Northwestern products that are available.

5. Food, food and more - We all know that people like to eat, so taking someone out to dinner can be a great way to say Happy Birthday. There are so many great restaurants in Evanston, so it should be easy to find one that works well for your friend or family member. Check out Yelp.com and Opentable.com for some great dining suggestions.