2014 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
Тhе 2014 holiday season will sооn bе uроn us, аnd mаnу people аrе already searching fоr thе perfect gift.
Ѕоmеtіmеs іt саn feel lіkе there’s nо amount оf planning thаt will еvеr prepare us fоr thе frenzied stress оf Christmas shopping. So, we’ve put together our Holiday Gift Guide with a range of gift ideas for all, to help you navigate the shopping season with ease.
Stylish Shopper
Is your mom a multi-tasking maven? A roomy reversible contrast shopper from Zara is a gift mom will definitely love! Stuff the bag with a few small treats like her favorite candy for an extra special surprise.
Reversible Contrast Shopper, $35.90, Zara
…Relaxing Aromatherapy Scrub…
Treat your mom to a super relaxing spa day…at home! An aromatherapy scrub will help her wind down after a crazy day and leave her feeling totally rejuvenated!
Aromatherapy Sugar Scrub in ‘Sleep Chamomile,’ $16, Bath & Body Works
…Classic Tea Set…
Classic Tea Set
A classic tea set makes a beautiful gift for a mom who appreciates proper English tea! Psst: You can bake cookies to go along with this for a yummy surprise.
Interlude Tea Set, $10-$28, Anthropologie
…Monogrammed Pendant…
Perfect if you’re in your freshman year at college, a monogrammed necklace will remind her of how much you care even when you’re away.
Ribbon Letter Monogram, $145, Bauble Bar
…Smokey Cigars…
He’ll get four to eight cigars a month from respected labels, like H. Upmann, and lesser-known producers. Each delivery comes with four different brands, and Cigars International will never ship the same cigar twice.
Cigar of the Month Club ($20/month), cigarsinternational.com
…Golf Ball Of The Month…
Golf Ball Of The Month
Nike, Titleist, Callaway and TaylorMade – They’re all part of Birdie Life’s ball-of-the-month club, which ranges from one sleeve, up to a full box, and from three months to a full year. A golf towel is included with the first shipment. Tees come with all.
Golf Ball of the Month Club (from $13/month),birdie-life.com
…Salami Of The Month Club…
Oregon’s Olympic Provisions salumeria makes twelve kinds of dry-cured salami, one for every month in the year. Choose from one, two, or three of the month’s featured selection. Then look forward to fennel-laden Finocchiona, spicy Chorizo Navarre, and more varieties.
Salami of the Month Club (from $11/month) olympicprovisions.bigcartel.com
…Craft Beer Club…
For the best and most affordable selection of beer from U.S. craft breweries, the Craft Beer Club delivers. Four different beer styles and breweries are loaded into each month’s twelve-bottle shipment, and new subscribers get extra freebies like glassware. Recent boxes have included Pennsylvania’s Lancaster, North Carolina’s Foothills, and Indiana’s Upland brewing companies. At the very least, he’ll have something new in his hand come Super Bowl.
Craft Beer Club ($38/month), craftbeerclub.com
…Wine Of The Month Club…
Everyone seems to offer a wine-of-the-month membership these days. One of the originals, the aptly named Wine of the Month Club, has options ranging from two entry-level bottles up to six “Cellar Series” bottles. A money-back guarantee promises you’ll never pay for a bottle he doesn’t like – a great gift for wine connoisseurs.
Wine of the Month Club ($34/month), wineofthemonthclub.com
…Coffee Of The Month Club…
Each month’s box includes four ounces of coffee — whole-bean or ground — from three different artisan roasters like Flying Goat in Santa Rosa, California, or Kuma in Seattle. Customized tasting notes and brewing tips accompany each delivery. It’ll be a nice reminder you care each morning, before his eyeballs have fully opened.
Coffee of the Month Club ($20/month), amazingclubs.com
…Hot Sauce Of The Month Club…
Your heat-seeking father could spend his life scouring the web and county fairs for the best hot sauces in the land. For much less work, get two bottles delivered to him every month. I’m partial to the “Arrogant Bastard Ale Jalapeño Hot Sauce”, made with one of my favorite Stone Brewing Co. beers.
Hot Sauce of the Month Club ($20/month), hotsauceofthemonth.com
…Pivothead Shades…
Equal parts amazing and ridiculous, these high-definition video-recording sunglasses make the perfect figt for the teen whose extreme-sports stunts are also simultaneously amazing and ridiculous. Perfect for skateboarding, snowboarding, and the other stupid human tricks that must be shared on YouTube. Buy him pads, too, while you’re at it.
Pivothead Shades, $299, pivothead.com
…Let’s Rock!…
Elmo takes six of his favorite kiddie classics (including the Elmo’s World theme) and revamps them as arena rockers. While Elmo plays the drums, your tot can shake the tambourine—garage band goodness at its most interactive.
Sesame Street Playskool Let’s Rock, Elmo, $15, Walmart.com
…Ready, Set, Go! Trike…
Toys of the Year pick!
We’re all for products that transform for different stages—more bang for your buck! This swanky ride morphs from a parent-propelled seat to a trike.
Ready, Set, Go Trike, $349.94, Amazon.com
…Tukluk…
Tukluk is a piece of furniture, a triangle, a toy, and a super gift. Cylindrical magnets are attached to the edges of the coloured modules, which means that any conceivable shape can be built and taken apart. Tukluk will delight children, whether they’re on their own or with friends – building huts, creating landscapes, hiding in them, embarking on new journeys every day, and that as often and varied as they want.
Through Tukluk, children can discover dimensions and space, and comprehend and create their environments, both cognitively and physically. Tukluk is available in 10 great colors. Whether for the play room, for kindergartens, play groups or schools – we recommend Tukluk for all children age 3 and up. H 2.2″ L 39.4″
Price: $115.00, Visit Website
…California Dreamin’…
A great way for parents to bring a little “California Dreamin’” to their kids year round! New to the U.S. after seeing considerable success in the U.K., the 1965 VW Camper Van Play Tent is made to the exact specs of the iconic Hippie Mobile…only smaller and without the motor or metal. Parents love its easy set-up and durability and kids love it because, well, kids love forts and tents!
This VW-licensed tent is large enough for three children to “take a road trip” on the beach, at the campground, in the backyard or in the living room year round. FAST FACTS – Licensed by VW – For children 3 and up – Suitable for indoor or outdoor use – Comes with a “wheelie” carrying case – Available in red, blue and pink – Can be purchased on The Monster Factory website or at Bed, Bath & Beyond
Price: $59.95, Visit Website
…Charm It…
Most little girls love charm bracelets and they make a gorgeous gift. CHARM IT! has been around for almost 15 years, and is favoured by celebrity moms like Heidi Klum and Sarah Jessica Parker. It offers a gorgeous range of detachable charm jewelry for girls aged five to fourteen.
Charms start at $5, and bracelets and necklaces range from $5 to $16. At such affordable prices, you can design bespoke pieces for the little girl in your life. CHARM IT! products are available nationwide at independent specialty retailers and premium department stores including GapKids.
Charm It Jewelry, Visit Website
…Handcrafted Alphabet Wood Blocks…
These lovely wooden blocks are made to last, and made in the USA. They come in a drawstring canvas bag (28 in all) and feature ABCs, animals and numbers. The blocks are manufactured using non-toxic inks so are completely safe for babies.
With 15% off your first purchase.
Price: $45, Visit Website
…”Barnyard Bath-time” Chicken Spa Robe…
Treat yourself and your baby to some fun at bath time with these gorgeous animal inspired bath robes. Suitable for babies aged 0-9 months in a soft, machine-washable terry cloth.
Price: $24.95, Visit Website
…Customized Music Box…
These beautiful circus music boxes will serve as a lovely keepsake, and you can personalize them by adding your baby’s name. Hand crafted from wood and felt, the top spins and when you wind it up it plays “if I could talk to the animals”. This is a special order item, so don’t wait too long!
Price: $98, Visit Website
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