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.

Hope you guys find something you like!

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The point of this post is to let you know that there is a way to drive cars WITHOUT Nightlife!

Surprised?  So was I.

The trick is to download the add-on that Numenor created.

The way it works is that you have to have an expansion or stuff pack other than University Life.  Then you download the add-on and follow the instructions found here.

It’s that simple.  Now, get to drivin’!

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This is such a pretty car.  Not only is it blue [one of my favorite colors] but it’s a convertible and you can’t beat that with a stick.

Sure, the weather’s getting colder and the seasons are changing.   But that’s one of the joys of playing Sims 2: it can be summer all year long.

Click here to download your very own blue convertible and enjoy the summer sun.

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This fun career is made by the same person who created the “Warrior career” that I featured on Friday.

Like the Warrior career, the Knight in Shining Armor career is actually derived from a D and D class – the Paladin.

If you only have the base game then don’t download this career since it will crash your game; make sure that you have Nightlife installed.  Honestly, you should have Nightlife installed anyway since it gives you the use of vehicles.

There are 10 different levels and the career reqiures Body, Mechanical, and Charisma.

Click here to download.

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This little puppy comes in four different colors and is easy on the wallet – only $599.

So, if you have a tightwad for a sim who doesn’t have a ton of cash but still doesn’t want to have to call a taxi every time they want to go Downtown then this is the vehicle for you.

Click here to download them moped.

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Not only does this baby work, but it also is a Harley and comes in six great colors.

Just like all vehicles, you need to have Nightlife installed.

Click here to download all 6 great colors.

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This is just funny to me and I don’t figure that you can get much more original than a hearse.

This rawkin ride comes in five different styles and requires Nightlife.

Perfect for Halloween.

Click here to get yours.

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Are you tired of the stock cars that come with Sims 2?

Do you have a soft spot in your heart for “classic” cars?

If so, then this download is perfect for you.

The car comes in four different colors and is sure to turn a couple of heads.

It requires Nightlife so make sure you have that loaded.

Click here to download this really cool car.

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I decided to go ahead and pre-order Apartment Life so that I don’t miss out on the sweet GlowStation 90XD.  While I was in the process of ordering, I noticed something that I hadn’t noticed before: Sims 2:Apartment Life Limited Collection.  It’s $10 more than the “regular” Apartment Life and I couldn’t quite figure out why.

After a tiny bit of digging [and by digging I mean I scrolled down to the bottom of the page], I learned that Sims 2:Apartment Life Limited Collection is a combination of Sims 2:Double Deluxe [which is really a combination of The Sims 2, The Sims 2: Nightlife Expansion Pack and The Sims 2: Celebration Stuff] and Apartment Life.

SO, if you’ve been waiting to jump into the Sims 2 phenomenon this Sims 2:Apartment Life Limited Collection might be the combo pack for you since it contains a butt load of content for $40.00

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