What do you get someone who has everything? What do you get someone who works for Consumer Reports? These questions are two sides of the same coin: no matter what you get, the recipient is likely to be disappointed.

Fortunately, I am neither of those things, but I am extremely difficult to shop for on account of knowing way too much about way too many consumer products.

In my original SS profile, I mentioned a kitchen severely lacking in quality tools. I subsequently updated my profile with my Amazon wishlist, and Santa ended up getting the two items that most need to be upgraded: a ladle and spaghetti server.

Now, you may think this is kind of a crappy/boring gift, but considering the recipient, it's actually awesome compared to some of the other ~~glamorous~~ gifts this year. Kindle? I mostly read academic papers and internet content. PS3? My roommate has one and I don't really play console games. Gaming desktop? I've been laptop only since 2004. Caribbean cruise? Can't, gotta work on my PhD dissertation.

The gift is practical, it is needed, and it is appreciated. What more could you ask for? Thanks Secret Santa!!!