TOP 10 PICKS FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS
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“As we struggle with shopping lists and invitations, compounded by December’s bad weather, it is good to be reminded that there are people in our lives who are worth this aggravation, and people to whom we are worth the same.”
~Donald E. Westlake, crime fiction writer
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! ‘Tis the season to wrack our brains with the next great, creative, innovative holiday gift for those extra special loved ones that we shower with REALLy awesome gifts!
Yes, I know, the meaning of Christmas is not about giving a lavish gift. Christmas is a time of spiritual reflection on the important foundations of the Christian faith. It’s a celebration of the birth of Christ, salvation of mankind became attainable through the sacrifice of the lamb of God that was born to absolve each of us of our sins through His sacrifice. So, we celebrate Christmas as a remembrance of this monumental birth and later sacrifice that was made for each of us!
Exchanging gifts to commemorate this event has evolved as a form of celebration reflecting how the 3 wise men gifted Mary and Joseph with the finest they had to offer for the newborn babe in Bethlehem. We try to share our hearts with our loved ones through gifting in this same fashion. It feels so wonderful to give joy (within our budget) to those that we cherish, whether a homemade gift or a store purchase.
It feels even better when we find GREAT DEALS on their Christmas lists. Amazon helps us shoppers in so many ways to find great deals, provide excellent customer service, returns, and satisfaction in our ease of purchasing. Many of my picks are obviously found from Amazon!
Here are my TOP 10 PICKS for this years holiday gifts:
“Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has plenty; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.”
~Charles Dickens
#1 CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATES
Okay ladies… What’s the number one rule to gift giving? Yes, always give a gift that you would LOVE to receive! Who doesn’t LOVE rich, smooth, creamy Godiva chocolate? Be real! What a luxurious gift to receive! Need I say more? Oh! Okay, one more word… TRUFFLES!
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Godiva Chocolatier Limited-Edition Assorted Truffles Holiday Gift Box
12 Pieces
Godiva’s limited-edition holiday gift box combines creative expertise with the latest techniques to deliver a luxurious chocolate experience for all. Made from the finest ingredients, our decadent chocolates create an intense flavor experience. The combination of our delicious seasonal chocolate truffles and elegant gift box makes a memorable gift for loved ones, friends, or a treat for yourself! $30-$60 depending on size choice.
“An attitude of gratitude brings great things.”
~Yogi Bhajan
#2 WIRELESS POWER BEATS
This essential gift is for any student or athlete in training. In this current culture of virtual classrooms, the noise-canceling earbuds have become part of the essential equipment with the laptop computer! These have been wonderful for the students in my family! What really drew me to these earbuds was the charger case. When you take the earbuds off you safely place them back in their case and magically the next time you take them out of the case they are all charged and ready to go! They usually are around $250 and are on sale right now for closer to $150! Great buy!
CLICK ON THIS LINK TO PURCHASE THAT SPECIAL STUDENT THEIR ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT!
Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earphones – Apple H1 Headphone Chip, Class 1 Bluetooth, 9 Hours Of Listening Time, Sweat Resistant Earbuds – BlackColor:Black
“We must find the time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.”
~John F. Kennedy
#3 COZIEST, COMFIEST WARMEST SOCKS
So, It’s cold out. The wind is blowing. You feel like you need a hot chocolate and a throw blanket wrapped around you as you curl up with a book in front of the fireplace. One problem…your toes are like ice! Give this awesome gift to that special someone so when they are in this scenario…they can pull on their AMAZING SOCKS that they were gifted at Christmas!
CLICK ON THE LINK TO PURCHASE YOUR COZY WARM PACKAGE OF 5 SOCKS!
The material in these wool socks allow women to experience ultra-plush softness and flexibility with the perfect jacquard weave blend of wool. The warm socks for women are very soft, comfortable, breathable and cozy, you will feel warm all day with these cozy socks. BEST PART $15.99 for pack of 5 pairs!!
“The magi, as you know, were wise men — wonderfully wise men who brought gifts to the Babe in the manger. They invented the art of giving Christmas presents.”
~O. Henry, short story writer
#4 SAMSUNG GALAXY WATCH (42mm) Smartwatch (Bluetooth)
Well, this year this seems to be the gift that every teen and college student is holding their breath hoping to find under the tree. Monitoring their texts, emails, and social media from their wrist is now very important! It keeps track of their steps and the weather too! Gadgets are the rage! I’m just glad that it actually has the face of a clock with hands on it, so we don’t forget what a watch really looks like and how to tell time.
CLICK ON THE LINK TO PURCHASE YOUR SAMSUNG GALAXY SMART WATCH!
You can live a stronger, smarter life with Galaxy Watch at your wrist. Feel free to rest well and stay active with built in health tracking and a Bluetooth connection that keeps everything at your wrist. Plus, go for days without charging.
It pairs with both Android and iOS smartphones via Bluetooth connection; Compatible Devices Samsung Smartphone, Non Samsung Android Smartphone(Android OS 5.0 and above RAM 1.5GB and above ), iOS 9.0 and above iPhone 5 and above. Around $200.
“Probably the reason we all go so haywire at Christmas time with the endless unrestrained and often silly buying of gifts is that we don’t quite know how to put our love into words.”
~Harlan Miller, writer
#5 RING VIDEO DOORBELL
When it’s hard to put your love into words, say it through your actions. This is a great gift of security. Yes, another gadget. But if you have that someone on your list that enjoys gadgets and security. Then there you go! You’ve just solved the mystery for their holiday gift!
CLICK ON THIS LINK TO PURCHASE YOUR RING VIDEO DOORBELL!
It has 1080p HD video doorbell with enhanced features that let you see, hear, and speak to anyone from your phone, tablet, or PC. You can receive mobile notifications when anyone presses your doorbell or triggers your built-in motion sensors. $200ish
“Christmas gift suggestions:
To your enemy, forgiveness.
To an opponent, tolerance.
To a friend, your heart.
To a customer, service.
To all, charity.
To every child, a good example.
To yourself, respect.”
~Oren Arnold, author
#6 AUDIBLE GIFT MEMBERSHIP/AMAZON GIFT CARD
This is why these are great gifts… If you have an audible membership, you will plug in the earbuds, listen to an audio book, get lost in a story in your mind and find yourself walking 2 miles per day exercising AND looking forward to that self-care routine to pick up where you left off on that amazing audiobook! Why not give the gift of encouragement for good health to another?
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I highly recommend this membership to stimulate exercise, or to someone who finds themselves traveling frequently. It is a great way to pass time enjoyably.
“Once again we find ourselves enmeshed in the Holiday Season, that very special time of year when we join with our loved ones in sharing centuries-old traditions such as trying to find a parking space at the mall. We traditionally do this in my family by driving around the parking lot until we see a shopper emerge from the mall, then we follow her, in very much the same spirit as the Three Wise Men, who 2,000 years ago followed a star, week after week, until it led them to a parking space.”
~Dave Barry, humor columnist
#7 BATH OR SHOWER BOMBS
Don’t find yourself in crowds at the mall! NOT THIS YEAR! Shop on-line or locally in your small town downtown areas. I discovered these excellent bath/shower bombs. I bought this gift for my mother for Mother’s Day and tried one for myself! WOW! What a fragrant treat! Give it a try for someone special!! $26
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SHOWER STEAMERS! PURE LUXURY!
CLEVERFYBEAUTY SHOWER STEAMERS
These products are so enjoyable and natural. They are a complete pleasure to enjoy! Amazing gift to receive too!
“From a commercial point of view, if Christmas did not exist it would be necessary to invent it.”
~Katharine Whitehorn, British columnist
#8 Wireless Security Camera Outdoor, WiFi Camera Outdoor 1080P with Night Vision
So, how many people would love to remotely look at their property while away on travels to see if all is secure. This easy to use security system provides the ability to talk to the delivery guy, the neighbor getting the mail, etc. Great gift for the retired traveling crowd wintering in a warmer climate to keep an eye on the northern home while away! How much fun is this gadget! $69.
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Wireless Security Camera Outdoor WiFi Camera Outdoor 1080P with Night Vision
SECURITY CAMERA LONG BATTERY LIFE WITH A 4400 MAH BATTERY : This Outdoor Security Camera Wireless can lasts up to 1-3 months when fully charged. Also, this Outdoor Camera with Audio will let you see, hear, and speak to anyone from your phone app. With well-experienced engineers, it was designed to make sure it can work even in harsh weather conditions. Schedulable motion detection, motion recording and real-time motion alert via APP, you can upload snapshots and videos. It has motion sensibility adjustment, accurate and smart motion detection less false alarm. The perfect home security device!
“Three phrases that sum up Christmas are: Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Men, and Batteries not Included.”
~English Proverb
#9 ASSORTED SPECIALTY TEAS
This rich assortment of 8 different black tea, green tea and fruit and herbal infusions is available to gift to that someone special that is a tea LOVER! It is a perfectly elegant gift in the wooden case! I have gifted this to my mother before! She is a huge tea lover and really enjoyed the interesting blends of tea! $40
CLICK ON THE LINK TO PURCHASE THIS TODAY FOR YOUR SPECIAL TEA DRINKER!
“Don’t let selfishness and prideful agendas take over. Embrace true humility, and lift your heads to extend love to others.”
~Philippians 2:3
#10 Hand-crafted Hardwood Cutting Boards/Cheese Boards.
If you are looking for a super special gift for that extra special someone. These custom cutting boards are hand-crafted by a family of artisans! The natural beauty of wood crafting is shown in each handmade product. Check out the website for live edge river boards and epoxy filled lake boards. $85 Cheese Boards & $165 Cutting Boards.
CLICK ON THE LINK TO PURCHASE YOUR ALL HARDWOOD HAND-CRAFTED CUTTING BOARD
Well, I hope that this list has triggered some amazing gift ideas for you to purchase this year! Not only are they useful and luxurious, but they are value purchases as well! Please leave me a reply below to your favorite pick out of my top 10 favorites. I’d like to know which is the most popular gift to give or receive this year at Christmas! Happy Holidays from our family to yours!
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Barbara
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71 Comments
Alyssa
Great gift list! As I’ve gotten older I’ve always enjoyed giving gifts. Don’t get me wrong getting them is nice, but there’s something about picking the right gift. Seeing their face light up makes me happy regardless of them knowing who bought it.
Barbara Robinson
I agree!
Misskorang
Some really classsy ideas here. I picked an inspiration or two from you. Thank you!
Justine
Those cutting boards look beautiful!! 😍😍 Thanks for the great list of suggestions for holiday presents!
Holly
You have some wonderful gifts for everyone on my list, and Godiva chocolates for me too! Thank you for your suggestions!
Cecile Leger
These are great ideas. I love Godiva chocolate. I love giving more than receiving. 🤗 Happy Holiday!
Barbara Robinson
Me too!
Shelby
I have a few of these items already, and they make perfect gifts! Great list!
Bonnie
I’m thinking that I need a new cutting board and a new doorbell!
Sabrina DeWalt
Socks, truffles, and cutting boards and I’m in heaven.
Tiffany Smith
I love the bath bombs, socks, and chocolate. All of about comfort and relaxing!!
Mariah French
This is a great list of ideas! Fuzzy socks are always my favorite thing to get 🙂
Lisa S
These are awesome gift ideas! Thank you for sharing.
Tricia Snow
Great gift list! I love those cutting boards! I have one similar but need an upgrade!
Debbie
I would be happy with almost every one of those gifts. Great collection.
Keirsten
I’ve been wanting a video doorbell for a minute. Great gift ideas.
Roselyn Franke
Enjoyed reading your holiday gift ideas – looks like there is a gift to please everyone!
Shanique Clement
This was great! There were at least 5 gifts on the list that I would have wanted for myself, and there were some that I hadn’t even thought of as an alternative to gifts that my children might enjoy. I really appreciated the ideas, so now it’s time to get shopping, LOL! Thanks again!
April Key C. Rode
To be honest, I love these lists and you get a lot of the things I consider of having this Christmas season but decided to wait and decided to use the cash to make unfortunate children smile this Christmas.
Suz @ TravelsWithSuz.com
This list is evil! 😂 You make me want to buy stuff in lieu of traveling!
Suzan | It's My Sustainable Life
You had me at the chocolates, LOL! Yes, please.
Sandi Barrett
I love my beats headphones, they are the best gift I ever bought myself.
Barbara Robinson
I agree! I use my sons!
Sandi Barrett
I’ve been considering getting a ring doorbell. Seems like a good idea.
Tiffany
You can’t go wrong with comfy socks and chocolate!
Barbara Robinson
Amen sista!
Angela
Thank you for the lovely holiday gift list – chocolate and socks are always winners.
Lisa Manderino
I still need to buy those last minute gifts!
Elaina
We like to gift socks to each other every year! We like see who can find the best/craziest ones.
Robyn Jones
OMG, I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Education from Michigan State University in 1993! Small world! 🤗 Anyway, great gift list! 🙂
Barbara Robinson
Which dorms were you in? I was in Phillips!
Alexis Farmer
Awesome gift ideas! I don’t know why people get weird about giving gift cards for Christmas, that’s what I always want! Haha
Sarah
This is a great list that could help check multiple people off my “left to shop for” list. Thanks for the great ideas.
Ashley Pacheco
These are all good ideas! Getting gifts for adults means thinking outside the box.
Chelsea
These are great ideas. I get fuzzy socks for so many of my girl friends. And my husband got a Nest Hello doorbell last year. 😉 It’s a great gift idea!
Alice
I love how you talked about the real meaning of Christmas! Great gift ideas! Chocolate!
Suz @ TravelsWithSuz.com
A really eclectic list of potential gifts here… for me, it’d be chocolates!!
heather J Jandrue
Oh, those truffles look go good! Thanks for this list. I have a couple of people I am struggling with.
Maya
Great gift ideas!
Marianne
I think the cheese boards and chocolate (of course) are my fave items! I like that your list has a variety of stuff that could be for anyone.
Kendra
Beautiful gift suggestions! i especially love the chocolates and the cutting boards/cheese boards!
Leeanne Miller
I love the cutting boards you picked. And my kids love bath balms so I will definitely be buying them.
Taquia
This is a great gift list! I have my eye on the ring doorbell!
Stacey Billingsley
What a fun list! I would really love the sock and fizzies. I’m completely into that kind of stuff right now. You’ve inspired me for my gift list!
Karen
Chocolste and socks are perfect gifts for me! Love all the inspirational quotes sprinkled through.
Jordan
Great list. I don’t know why, but I love getting socks each year! Also, the cutting boards look really nice.
Pam
Great gift list! I always buy Godiva chocolates for my mom.
Jan
Great gift ideas! I love the socks! Who can’t use more socks, right?!
Missy
I love your warms socks idea. Cute and comfortable socks are a wonderful gift.
Melissa Jones
Such great ideas! I love them!
Cindy
Great gift list! I LOVE those socks!
Danielle Ardizzone
The perfect night would include truffles and those aromatherapy shower steamers!
Megan
I could definitely use a box of chocolates!
Angela
The cheese boards you suggested here are so simple and pretty – I want them for myself!
Marianne
Love the charcuterie board idea!
Barbara Robinson
Yes! It’s very popular!
Caroline
Wow, you have some great ideas here! I gifted those same headphones to my husband in the past and they changed his life!
Barbara Robinson
Ditto! It’s amazing!
Alexis Farmer
These are all awesome gifts! I’m half tempted to buy those charcuterie boards for myself lol.
Barbara Robinson
They are so beautifully crafted!
Sabrina
You had me at truffles but the socks are to die for. I wish I had saw this sooner when I was struggling to think of gifts for family members that have literally everything. However, I now have a jump on next year.
Barbara Robinson
That’s great!
Cindy
Great ideas!
Barbara Robinson
Thanks!
Fransic verso
Great gifts ideas, I like the camera and my friend was looking for one. So, gifting that woul mean a lot to him.
Barbara Robinson
We are on our second one. My husband has one for underwater use and now I do too! We can take pics of each other snorkeling at the same time!
simplyjolayne
I love this quote: “As we struggle with shopping lists and invitations, compounded by December’s bad weather, it is good to be reminded that there are people in our lives who are worth this aggravation, and people to whom we are worth the same.” ~Donald E. Westlake, crime fiction writer.
Tee
I need to check out those beats, don’t like what I’m currently using. And I love shower steamers! Those look great. Thanks for sharing!
Barbara Robinson
Glad you liked the suggestions!
Fransic verso
Great gift ideas, definitely will save them and try to gift some people on Christmas. Thank you for sharing!
Barbara Robinson
Glad these suggestions were useful!