For me, gift giving is just as fun, or maybe more, than receiving gifts. Spending the time picking out the perfect item for a loved one and seeing their excitement as they unwrap it is pretty special. This will probably spoil the secret for many of the friends and family on my list, but, here’s my top holiday gift buys:
For the man in your life “ A timeless watch (pun intended!)
Give your guy an accessory he can wear every day. And whenever he looks at it, he’ll think of you. This Uniform Wares 104 Series Steel Wristwatch ($270) is a minimalist, Swiss-made, watch that reflects the London-based designer’s understated aesthetic. Available for purchase at mrporter.com.
For your sister or best friend “ A spa gift card
WaySpa.com is an online spa marketplace, offering consumers the ability to book services at their local spa online. For those looking for a perfect last-minute gift, purchases can be delivered digitally and emailed or printed directly from your browser upon completion of the checkout process. Gift cards range from $25-$500. Click HERE to enter win a $250 WaySpa gift card.
For dad “ eReader
My dad is an author and an avid reader, so for Christmas a perfect gift would be a eReader. Kobo Auro black ($150) is perfect for him. The reader’s beautiful 6″ ClarityScreen is high res, and has edge-to-edge low-glare Pearl E Ink screen to give you a print on paper reading experience, even in direct sunlight. Available for purchase at Indigo and Kobo.com.
For mom “ Personal pedicure kit
I gifted this pedi kit to my mom last year and she can’t get enough of it. Arbonne’s Pampermint Foot Care Gift Set ($57) includes a foot scrub, cream and pair of cozy socks. Mom will love to know that these products come in recyclable packaging and are formulated without animal products, parabens, PABA and petroleum-based ingredients. Available for purchase on Arbonne.ca.
For the kids “ Baby Piano
When I saw this toy Fancy Baby Grand Piano ($149) at the Indigo preview I was in love. I seriously wish I had this when I was a kid. It is so elegantly designed and has 30 full keys to help your child become the next musical genius or Bieber. Available for purchase at Indigo.
And of course¦ For myself! “ New workout gear
My New Year’s resolution is to have the best body of my life. I am approaching 30 and it is time to get my act together. So, to inspire me to go to the gym I’d like some really cute workout gear! I am especially digging Victoria’s Secret line of exercise wear, VS Sport. All the pieces come in a variety of styles and colours. You can mix and match to create a super cool gym outfit. Available for purchase at Victoria’s Secret locations and victoriassecret.com.
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