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Early Holiday Gifts to Get Now
As the colors on the leaves change and the temperature outside begins to drop, we’re signaled that the holiday season is drawing nearer and nearer. While it’s still early, it’s a great time to collect gifts for the upcoming holidays. You can beat the retail rush and make your purchases before prices go up.
Getting things done early will give you peace of mind when things start to get hectic. Everyone else in your life will be rushing around to all the stores to check things off their list, and you can be sitting at home enjoying a cup of coffee and reading a book. All because you took care of things in advance. Wouldn’t that feel nice?
If you’re an early bird and like to be proactive about the gifting season, keep reading for the best holiday gifts to get now. You’ll have all the bases covered for the loved ones in your life before you even put up the Christmas decorations.
For the Children
For the kids, think about what would produce that “wow” factor when the unwrapping starts. While you could wait for the season to roll around and check magazine gift guides for the hottest toys of the year, you could also think outside of the box and offer them something kids aren’t used to: experiences.
Instead of wrapping up a doll or toy truck, consider wrapping up tickets to an experience or adventure. They won’t see this coming, and it will give them something exciting to look forward to well after the holidays. Even better, it will be an opportunity to make memories with them that will last a lifetime.
For the Rugged Man
There’s nothing a rugged man likes more than an opportunity to get down and dirty. Ask yourself what it is they love to do. There’s surely a tool out there that could enhance their experience. For example, if they love to rock climb, you could get them a new set of carabiners or climbing shoes. If they like to build things with their hands, add a nice saw or drill set to their collection.
For the Reader
Any true reader knows the conflicted feeling of wanting to enjoy a book while someone else in the room is asking for lights out. Solve this recurring problem with a specialty book light that will illuminate their stories without interfering with others.
If you know they read in bed, a light that protrudes from the wall might be the most comfortable. On the other hand, if they read on-the-go, something they can clip onto their book would be convenient.
For the Style Maven
It can be tricky to shop for a fashionista. Sizes can be hard to gauge and gift cards can feel impersonal. Take an alternative route this year and opt for girly iPhone cases for all the fashion-forward ladies in your life. They’re easy to swap out and fun to play around with to spice up an outfit!
For the Picky Teenager
Teenagers are hard to shop for. While it can feel like a cop-out to give gift cards around the holidays, some will do the trick. Get creative and think about their favorite online stores that might offer e-gift cards. Alternatively, you can collect a bunch of small-valued gift cards for them to use consecutively on a day of fun. These add an extra element of thoughtfulness to the gift but still allow the teen to get what they want.
Bonus: For the Pets
Instead of spending money at the pet store on overpriced items, consider making homemade dog or cat treats for the furry friends in your life! You can make simple pet-friendly treats by mixing bananas, oats, peanut butter, and egg and then separating and baking in a 350-degree oven for about 12 minutes. You can freeze these for a few months to keep on hand for Christmas!
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