That being said, if you order through Amazon.com, you can get gifts delivered to you or to the gift’s intended owner right up till almost Christmas day and they’ll even wrap most things for you [but you have to pay extra].

Here’s my list of things you need if you’re a Sims enthusiast. All links are affiliate links that head over to Amazon.com.

If you think I’ve left something off, comment and let me know so I can add it to the list.

Sims Base Games

• The Sims – Priced from $5.29 – $68.94
• The Sims 2 – Priced from $8.99 – $138.98
• The Sims 3 – $29.00 with FREE shipping
• The Sims 3 Collector’s Edition – $63.99 with FREE shipping. Includes 2 GB Plumbob USB drive, $10 Sims Points and more

Game Guides

• The Sims PS2 Prima Guide – Priced from $.01 – $14.99
• The Sims 2 Box Set: Prima Official Game Guide – Priced from $4.50 – $19.95
• The Sims 2 Freetime Official Game Guide – $5.99
• The Sims 2 Pets Prima Guide – $11.26
• The Sims 2 Castaway Guide – $17.91
• The Sims 3: Prima Official Game Guide – $13.59 and FREE shipping if you spend $25
• The Sims 3: World Adventures: Prima Official Game Guide – $13.59 and FREE shipping if you spend $25

The Original Sims

• The Sims: Complete Collection – $47.99 [Includes The Sims, The Sims Livin' Large, The Sims House Party, The Sims Vacation and The Sims Hot Date]

Sims 2 Expansions

• University – $5.35 – $21.19
• Nightlife – $2.95 – $29.98
• Open for Business – $7.99 – $19.99
• Pets – $9 – $19.82 FREE shipping if you spend $25
• Seasons – $12.50 – $19.82 FREE shipping if you spend $25
• Bon Voyage – $9.75 – $22.19
• FreeTime – $14.22 – $19.82 FREE shipping if you spend $25
• Apartment Life – $9.84 – $19.82 FREE shipping if you spend $25

Stuff Packs

• Family Fun Stuff – $22 – $78.81
• Glamour Life Stuff – $9.99
• Happy Holiday Stuff – $9.99 – $14.20
• Celebration! Stuff - $4 – $34.99 with FREE shipping if you spend $25
• H&M Fashion Stuff – $4.49 – $9.88
• Teen Style Stuff – $3.93 – $7.59
• Kitchen & Bath Interior Design Stuff – $10.98 – $64.97
• IKEA Home Stuff – $4.29 – $6.99 with FREE shipping if you spend $25
• Mansion & Garden Stuff – $17.98 – $19.82 with FREE shipping if you spend $25

Sims 2 Collections

• The Sims 2 Deluxe -  $4.99 – $34.99 with FREE shipping [The core game, The Sims 2 Nightlife, and a new bonus DVD that is different from the one included in the Special DVD Edition]
• The Sims 2 Double Deluxe - $10.99 – $19.82 with FREE shipping if you spend $25 [The core game, The Sims 2 Nightlife, The Sims 2 Celebration! Stuff, plus a bonus DVD]
• The Sims 2: Apartment Life Limited Collection – $39.99 with FREE shipping [The Sims 2: Apartment Life Expansion Pack and The Sims 2: Double Deluxe]
• The Sims 2 University Life Collection – $16.73 – $19.96 with FREE shipping if you spend $25 [No core game but with The Sims 2 University, The Sims 2 IKEA Home Stuff, The Sims 2 Teen Style Stuff]
• The Sims 2 Best of Business Collection – $13.95 – $19.99 with FREE shipping if you spend $25 [No core game but with The Sims 2 Open for Business, The Sims 2 H&M Fashion Stuff, The Sims 2 Kitchen & Bath Interior Design Stuff]
• The Sims 2 Fun with Pets Collection – $19.99 with FREE shipping if you spend $25. Releases Jan 12th, 2010 [No core game but with The Sims 2 Pets, The Sims 2 Family Fun Stuff, The Sims 2 Mansion & Garden Stuff]

Sims 3 Expansion

• The Sims 3: World Adventures Expansion Pack – $33.99 – $36.99 with FREE shipping

I didn’t include the console games because after listing all of these…well…I’m pooped. How you guys find something you like.

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If you go to the Sims 2 website [http://thesims2.ea.com/] you’ll find a couple of funny SIMS 2 examples which made me laugh. I’ve posted one of my favorites below but I also chuckled at the cow tipping picture.

I mean, come on! It’s the weekend! Who doesn’t need a chuckle?

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Do you yearn for more true-to-life baby and kid things?

Hopebayler has made some cool [if a little industrial] baby furniture and they all work [they're not just statues].

If the default color isn’t your style then you can find recolors at this link. The recolors offered are pink and blue and everything [including the diaper bag] have been recolored and look pretty cool.

Here are the things that babies and toddlers gain from using the objects:

Animated Jumparoo-They jump and gain fun
Animated Swing-Fun gained in swinging back and forth
Playmat-For infant only, gain is fun. Mobile is animated
Diaper bag-Gain bladder
Playpen-Nothing gained but toddlers can play with a doll while in it

Click here to download the items in the pictures.

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I assumed that when I got my copy of Sims 3 from EA that it would have an annoying long code to enter just like all of the other Sims games that I’ve installed.

Sure Sims 3 is supposed to be THE game and is supposed to be the cool that cool is based on and all of that but it’s not like I expected it to come wrapped in barbed wire and have a body guard. [Though how cool would that be?!]

Anyway, I guess there have been enough questions to get The Sims people’s attention since Rod Humble posted a letter on Sims3 detailing what sort of protections they would be implementing.

I wonder if I can get a body guard with the first expansion?

Text from letter:

Hello everyone I wanted to share news with you regarding our copy protection plans for The Sims 3.

We’ll have more information for you as we get closer to launch about everything we’ll have to offer on TheSims3.com and The Sims 3 Store, but we have heard your requests over the past months and here is our plan for The Sims 3.

The game will have disc-based copy protection – there is a Serial Code just like The Sims 2. To play the game there will not be any online authentication needed.

We feel like this is a good, time-proven solution that makes it easy for you to play the game without DRM methods that feel overly invasive or leave you concerned about authorization server access in the distant future.

We’re really excited to bring you the game for the PC and Mac starting June 2, 2009. The extra time we’ve taken to polish the game has resulted in an even better game experience for you to enjoy and we can’t wait for you to see for yourself!

Thanks for your passion and your loyalty.
Rod Humble

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I’m a “I want it right now” kind of girl and not to mention that the Social Bunny is just too chipper for me. That and he doesn’t give you anything other than a hard time for being sad/crazy.

So, here [click here], have an Easter Bunny.

Some things to note:

1. This is an older download. It was originally uploaded in 2006 but was update in 2007.
2. You have to “buy the “Crest of Bunny” object from Decorative > Wall and put it somewhere in your house. Now, send all your Sims to bed, and once they’re all asleep, wait for Bunny to arrive!”

Known glitches:

-This download is not compatible with original + Uni installations. No idea why at this point – it seems like the changes in maxis global functions was just too significant for me to manage between Uni and NL.
-Some users without all the EPs have noted unusual behavior, including having the hula dancer appear instead of the bunny. This seems to be related to users having OFB or not, so it is now being flagged as OFB required. Note that it may still work with different combinations of EPs, but is not guaranteed.

Still, knowing all that, I think you should give him a try.

Everyone deserves an Easter egg from the Easter Bunny!

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Even when I’m outfitting my Sims’ kids, I still want cool and original clothes to make them stand out from the rest. And, let’s admit it, all of the Sims babies look the same so it’s nice to be able to easily find yours if you’ve scheduled a play date for your Sims.

Fakepeeps7 has made six different versions of an adorable “Little Llama Baby Outfit”. With six different colors, you’re bound to find at least one that will suit your needs.

Note that this is an “override” and it will replace the diaper that your babies where by default. So, if you are particularly fond of the diaper then don’t install these clothes.

Click here to download.

All six colors:

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Sims Gamer has been moved over to EveryJoe.com but is still the wonderful, informative, amazing, fun…[you get the idea] blog that it’s always been.

What’s changed?

Well the header, for one. And I must say that I LOVE it.

I think that the whole layout looks great and is an improvement over what I had before. Also, I’ve picked up a couple of “category” blogs: Spirits and Cigars and I’m contributing to the Gaming category.

Think of this as Sims Gamer but with new clothes.

What I’m wanting from you guys is to know what you want to get out of Sims Gamer. I personally like the custom content and that’s why I feature it so much. I also am amazed at the Machinima that’s out there that’s been made with Sims 2.

While I like to write about what I find interesting, I know that I have a lot of loyal readers out there and maybe you guys want something else? So, let me know what you’d like to see.

Do you want more cheats?

Do you need tips on making movies?

Are you having issues with your game and need some tips on how to get your game to run better on your system?

I’m open to ideas and want to hear what you have to say.

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Believe it or not, Spring isn’t that far away I know that some of you are just itching to get your Sims into something short and sassy.

Phoenix42793 has been gone from Mod the Sims2 for a while but she’s come back with a bang with this great outfit in six colors.

Click here to download for your own game.

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