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 Tammy Severino is the President of RPC Development, a business and development consulting firm for local businesses and not-for-profit organizations. She has more than 20 years of experience in writing, from business writing to journalism to creative writing. In her spare time, this fashionista follows and writes about fashion trends and styles. |
| The holiday season is here, with advertising and holiday music marathons in full swing. If you haven’t even begun to put pen to paper for your list, you may need some assistance. We are here to help with some gift ideas for everyone on your list.
For the man in your life, consider gift ideas that spark from his interests. Is he a James Bond fan? With the release of Spectre, he may love a 007 cologne gift set. If he enjoys playing 18 holes of golf on his days off, consider a Big Bertha driver to enhance his game. If grilling is his game, a great choice may be a briefcase of grilling tools. UncommonGoods.com has this and many other gifts for men. Perhaps your guy is more interested in comfort, consider a loungewear set in a plush fabric. His smile will be evident every time he puts it on. If he is a fan of Star Wars, he won’t be disappointed if you choose a gift from the wide assortment of Star Wars themed merchandise on the market to coincide with the December 18th release of the The Force Awakens. For the woman on your list, consider what makes her smile as you choose the perfect gift. If she is a fan of handbags, but your budget doesn’t permit her favorite label, consider a smaller version or even a wristlet from the brand. She will know that you took her taste into consideration. If she loves make-up or skin care, you can consider a new set of make-up brushes. Veneffect.com offers many high end beauty products she will surely love. Or, give some thought to a one year subscription to BirchBox. With this gift, your smiles will carry on all year through. A favorite gift of mine is always a book for note taking. There are beautiful designs from which to choose and, paired with a lovely pen, they make a great gift she will carry with her. Gift giving for couples can be harder, look for their common interests and do your gift giving from this perspective. Gift baskets filled with their favorite goodies are a great option. If they love breakfast in bed, fill the basket with pancake mix, syrup, lovely plates and cups and a wonderful coffee. If they are coffee fiends, go with an array of blends, along with biscuits, cookies, and cups and saucers. Movie lovers may appreciate a basket with a few blue-rays, microwave popcorn and crunchy snacks. For a couple always on the go, how about a basket of spa products, candles and microwaveable heat wraps to melt away stress. Whishbody.com offers an array of pampering holiday products that feel great and are reasonably priced. Whish Beauty introduced two new holiday sets to give the gift of smooth and hydrated skin amidst a winter wonderland. Available at ulta.com. As you shop for the holidays, don’t forget your four legged loved ones. New squeaky toys or mice to bat around the house are always a fan favorite for Fido and Fluffy. The family cat will have hours of fun with a SmartCat Peek-a-Prize or one of the many chase tracks available. A new pet bed may be a good choice as well, unless your pet is like ours and treasures his old one. If you get a new bed, choose one based on size, comfort and quality. Shopping this time of year can be stressful, but there are shopping avenues for everyone. You can shop locally, go big box, try the mall or shop online. Whatever works for you, the key is to avoid leaving it all for the last minute. Enjoy the process and enjoy watching your recipients open their gifts. From our home to yours, Happy Holidays! |
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