Bill BakhoAs the holiday season is about to start people have begun to celebrate the special events in their lives and those they have missed. Picking out the perfect birthday, wedding or holiday gifts has been a bit tougher for some since we have been out of practice. Let’s be honest and say gift-giving is a talent that a lot of people don’t have with or without practice. I have been getting calls non-stop for gift suggestions and ideas, so I’m here to help get those creative juices going to come up with some great gift ideas that are traditional and not so traditional.
Even though we all say the thought is what counts, we all want a gift we would use instead of piling up the gifts we don’t like or wouldn’t use at the bottom of our closets.
When you are going to buy a gift for someone, take a few moments and think about the interests and activities they enjoy. Social media is a great tool to use for clues that might help. Think about their hobbies, favorite colors, places they visit, sports they play, stores they frequent, etc. If that is too much work then here are my suggestions that will put a smile on anyone’s face!
Vejo
This is one of my favorite products! It’s a portable blender that makes nutrient-rich smoothies in 30 seconds using freeze-dry organic produce in 100% biodegradable pods. The Vejo comes in multiple fun colors and lots of great-tasting flavors. They have great starter kits or you can build your own box.
Selk’bag
Selk’bag is the perfect travel companion for hitting the open road to stay cozy day and night! Easy to layer, you’ll find yourself enjoying jam sessions by the fire, working outside, watching the sunrise, stargazing and more. All styles feature DWR water repellent finish, are machine washable and include a stuff sack for smooth transport and easy storage. Unisex adult collection.
Showerspecs
Finally, glasses you can wear in the shower. Showerspecs are different from other readers by working in two particular ways. First, they have a patented double spun anti-fog coating which, when activated, keeps the steaminess of your shower from landing on your lenses. Second, they are treated with an extra hydrophobic layer that helps repel water droplets by minimizing the surface tension of the lens surface. Bonus: they can hang directly in your shower thanks to a nifty frame design.
Brewferm Home Brewing Kit
Great for your beer-loving friends. Brewferm makes crafting your favorite Belgium drafts easy with kits that take the guesswork out of your glass. Each kit comes with all the equipment you need to clean, ferment, and cap your pints, as well as all the ingredients carefully premeasured and ready to brew. Simply add sugar and water and then follow the instructions
Hush Blankets
Hush blankets simulate the feeling of a constant hug, known scientifically as Deep Touch Pressure Stimulation (DTPS). It’s a firm tactile sensory input that aids in the release of both serotonin and dopamine, neurotransmitters that help people feel more relaxed and ease them into sleep. These blankets are stress-reducing (through lowered cortisol), happiness-inducing (through increased serotonin) and sleep-initiating (hello, melatonin!).
Fifth and Cherry
If you know anyone that loves to cook or bake, a great cutting board is a must. Fifth & Cherry boards are handcrafted using only end-grain construction and Black American cherry wood from Pennsylvania and New York. They’re steel-reinforced and individually serialized since no two boards are alike. A veteran-owned family business, Fifth & Cherry offers a lifetime warranty and free refinishing (the only cutting board company in the world to do this), a testament to the brand’s craftsmanship and customer service.
Toppin
Toppin Cordless Vacuum Cleaner S2 is the family member made for tough jobs and everyday messes. The user-friendly 8-in-1 vacuum includes design-driven technology with ergonomic features made for today’s modern homeowner. The trustworthy brand helps consumers have a fresher, cleaner, and brighter home. It’s the harmonious space we all deserve to come home to and enjoy. A clean home is good for the mind, body, and soul. Modern households need the convenience, maneuverability, and reliability of a high-quality vacuum that is lightweight, easy to store, and low on noise. The S2 checks off all of these boxes.
Andar
Andar is ready for the upcoming holiday season with its year-round best-sellers! Its handcrafted leather goods keep it simple and elegant, encouraging you to carry just what you need. It’s minimalism at its finest. The designers at ANDAR understand that durability coupled with exquisite design makes our lifestyles chic and practical.
Lumicharge
THE LUMICHARGE II LED is an all-in-one desk lamp. Its multi-functional features include a convenient place to charge your phone with a universal charging dock for all types of smartphones and the 10W Wireless Fast Charger charges two phones at once! Modernity, sophistication and overall minimalistic presence the LED lamp 2.0 version will steal the spotlight in any office, kitchen, bedroom or workspace! There are 3 different hues (cool, warm and yellow), different levels of brightness, directional lighting, built-in motion sensor that turns on when you enter a dark room and an anti-bacterial surface-important in today’s environment. This model includes an upgraded dimmable calendar display with daylight savings, date, temperature and calendar with alarm options
Cheeterz Club is a luxury eyewear company for men and women that offers custom readers and blue light glasses at surprisingly affordable price points. Cheeterz Club promises fashion-forward eyewear that blends trendy and functional. The eyewear is handmade using premium materials and top-of-the-line lenses, with customizable lens types, tints, and coatings for your perfect fit.
Vava Dash Camera
Stay Safe with the VAVA Dash Camera! Protect your car from theft, enjoy clear video playback, and snap a quick pic of your favorite road trip crew with this camera that films both your interior and the road ahead. It is a dual 1080P dash camera with night vision. Compact design & super easy to install and connects to the VAVA dash app!
Mozy
The Mozy Softshell’s sleek design keeps you warm and mobile during your child’s sports season this fall! This innovative wrap-and-go blanket is the perfect lightweight layer that provides adjustable warmth and moves with you as you jump up and down cheering for your child or while walking around the field. Each Mozy features handy pockets for storing your phone, gear, or beverage and a unique foldable design for easy transport.
BillionDollarArtGallery
If you’re struggling to find a gift for the person who has everything, BillionDollarArtGallery is the perfect gift idea for you! Give your loved one the gift of art this holiday season. BillionDollarArtGallery has a collection of over 500 priceless works of art that brings the most iconic masterpieces of the centuries to life on your TV. Just plug the BillionDollarArtGallery memory stick into the USB port on any modern television and you can enjoy the beautiful art!
Wolf Gourmet High Performance Stand Mixer 7-Qt.
This Wolf Stand Mixer is an incredible gift for the bakers in your life. The Wolf brand is synonymous with professional quality and performance, and this stand mixer showcases the company’s uncompromising dedication to lasting craftsmanship and design. Designed of brushed stainless steel with a professional-grade 7-qt. mixing bowl, it features a patent-pending bowl lift for effortless adjustment and stability and a variable infinite speed dial to accommodate most recipe techniques, from mixing and folding to kneading whipping.
SMRTFT’s NÜOBELL Dumbbells
Smartest Adjustable Dumbbell in the world. NUOBELL give you the convenience of all-in-one adjustable 5-80lb dumbbells that are easy to use and have superior durability thanks to its machined steel weight plates. This set of innovative dumbbells will quickly become your go-to favorites.
Lazarus Artisan Goods
The Don Javier is a classic work briefcase. It comfortably holds a 14” laptop with room for file folders and a binder. Perfect for the office to safely secure your belongings.
Just Add Ice
A beautiful gift to send to anyone and very easy to care for. Three ice cubes once a week – it’s just that simple. They can be rebloomed for years to come.
Libratone Air+ Earbuds
AIR+ 2 is the winner of 2021 Red Dot Design Award. The intuitively-designed earbuds, which are dust, sweat and splash proof up to IP54, are lightweight and complement the compact charging case. AIR+’s charging case features a rectangular form in high-quality materials with rounded corners, which allows one-handed opening of the case for storing the earbuds, which are inserted vertically. AIR+ 2 can be taken out of the case and placed back into it easily with help of a magnetic click.
PlantOGram
PlantOGram is a great gift that will spark every emotion, leave a legacy of stories, is good for our environment and most of all sustainable. With over 200 different types of fruit trees that we have made accessible through their online store and shipping world-wide. This is one gift that will not only make a big impact when it arrives but a better impact for our earth.
Royal Therapy
Royal Therapy is your expert in quality sleep. The brand makes premium bedding for a stylish collection that brings both comfort and joy from the moment customers tuck into their bed to the moment they rise. They are a legacy brand with breathtaking quality, comfort, and solutions for your sleep.
PMD Beauty
PMD is a premier beauty company that provides smart, safe, convenient and patented beauty tools and skincare products to inspire and build brilliant confidence. PMD provides professional-grade devices and a high-quality skincare line that allows users to achieve skin rejuvenation and anti-aging results in the convenience of their own home.
My Green Mattress
The two-inch plush organic latex topper provides the ultimate level of contouring comfort for your new or existing mattress. The Green Mattress toppers are covered in soft, GOTS certified organic cotton fabric.
Blvck Paris Blvck x Coup’ Mini Bottle – Custom
The limited-edition ‘Blvck x Coup’ Mini bottle of 2009 Vintage Brut by Dumangin in matte black. This bottle is customizable with one line of text or a name.
Ayesha Cookware
This elevated cookware collection features heavy-duty hard-anodized aluminum construction matched with premium nonstick surfaces and sleek stainless steel and silicone handles. Designed for practical performance with a stylish touch, the Hard Anodized Collection from Ayesha Curry is effortless cookware for the everyday cook.
Solawave
The Solawave red light therapy wand is unique as it is the only 4-in-1 beauty tool, providing the skin with all below benefits in 1. Solawave is a perfect tool to prep skin before events as it boosts the effects of serums and moisturizers, improves the skin’s overall texture and glow.
Tea + Linen
For your holiday home decor, spruce up your home and impress your guests with the beautiful products from Tea + Linen!
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