By Haley Cullingham

1. Drake Hotel Sleepover

The man orchestrated the most effective Presidential campaign ever, achieved a historical milestone, is about to step into the eye of a political shitstorm, and on top of all that, he has to move. Before they take up residence in the White House (and, I can only assume, spend the next four years sleeping soundly on stars-and-stripes-patterned bedsheets), the soon-to-be-First-Couple deserve some luxury. A night in the Drake’s XL Suite is just the thing-a giant leather couch for some happy snuggling, and wall-to-wall millwork counters to work at, because Barack seems like the type of fellow who gets more done on vacation then I do in a month. Hil n’ Bill can babysit!

Price: From $299 a night

Where: Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen St W. www.thedrakehotel.ca/hotel/reserve

2. The Geography of Hope-A Tour of the World We Need

"The Geography of Hope points to the light at the end of this very dark tunnel:" Obama should keep this by his bedside table, for those moments when he’s wishing ‘Yes We Can’ came with an escape clause.

Price: $34.95

Where: randomhouse.ca

3. One-on-One cooking lessons at La Bruschetta

Because being President is pretty impressive and all, but the way to a woman’s heart is still through her stomach.

Where: La Bruschetta, 1317 St Clair Ave W

4. Ron Sexsmith-Exit Strategy For The Soul

Where: Soundscapes, 572 College St

5. Bruce Springsteen ‘Born to Run’ Mug

Price: $17.95

Where: brucespringsteen.fanfire.com

6. American Essentials Velour Terry Cloth Robe

When your home office is a tourist attraction, you have to take the lounge wear up a notch.

Price: $98
Where: Harry Rosen, www.harryrosen.com

7. NDC boots

Because being President involves a lot of shit-kickin’ on the ranch. Oh, wait…

Where: Jacflash, 1036 Queen St W

8. Leather Cufflink Travel Case

Ensure his cufflinks correspond to the foreign dignitary of the hour

Price: $50

Where: www.cuffwear.com Free shipping in Canada

9. A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!

Know thy frenemy.

Price: $24.90

Where: amazon.ca

10. Obama Christmas ornament

If there was one of you, could you resist?

Price: $18

Where: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_1&listing_id=18707146

11. ‘New Arrival’ doggy gift basket

For the new Obama puppy: the basket includes a journal where the girls can record everything about their pet, as well as Stain & Odour eliminator to keep the White House rugs clean

Price: $90

Where: www.mypetboutique.com

12. Barack 2008, Michelle 2016 Bumper Sticker

Keep it in the family

Price: $4.65

Where: http://bumperstickers.cafepress.com/item/barack-2008-michelle-2016-bumper-sticker/314503200

13. Nike Basketball

A holiday rock for the president elect who wants an indoor basketball court at the White House

Price: $12.99

Where: shop.basketball.ca

14. Klauser & Carpenter Easy Lounge Chair

The man with the weight of the world on his shoulders is going to need a stylish place to think

Where: ministryoftheinterior.net

15. Same-Sex cake topper

Sex columnist Dan Savage made a request of his readers to send postcards to Mr. Obama, ensuring he doesn’t forget that he made promises to the gay community – and he needs to keep them. Why not send him this clever gentle reminder instead?

Price: $10

Where: Drake Hotel General Store, 1144 Queen St W

16. Crest Spinbrush Pro

To keep those pearly whites of his glowing-a good smile is second only to a handshake in the politicians arsenal

Price: $5.99-$6.99

Where: Most drugstores