BY ERIK J. MARTIN, CTW FEATURES
Tis the season for gift giving by budget Here are some of the hottest new goodies for 2020
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oliday gift hunting for friends and family was never an easy task, considering the diversity of tastes, preferences, and proclivities of your many loved ones. And it’s bound to be even more challenging this year while coronavirus lingers, making the idea of shopping inside a brick-and-mortar store downright worrisome. To help, we’ve researched several wares worthy of wrapping paper, across three different price categories that can each be purchased safely online for any adult on your list — including many items released in 2020 that your gift recipient likely doesn’t already own.
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Gifts under $25 • Upcycled record coasters ($18; UncommonGoods.com): Crafted from labels cut from the center of bona fide vinyl records, these beverage coasters are sealed to prevent moisture from seeping through and arrive in a set of six different labels (from an array of musical genres) packed in a round, clear case.
• Shiner blocks ($15 and up; Shinerphoto.com): Want to give a phototastic gift that also stands out as a geometrically handsome piece of décor? Buy him or her a Shiner handmade birchwood block that sports a favorite photo on the front, a magnetic back for fridge mounting, and a kickstand for resting on a shelf or table.
• Cashmere knit face mask ($25; Altalun.com): Face facts — we’re probably going to be wearing coronavirus facial barriers for a while. So why not do it in style, comfort, and warmth? These cashmere masks are designed to fit just right while protecting your skin from Old Man Winter.
• Schwab Stock Slices (from $5; Schwab.com): The best gifts are those that keep on giving — especially in the form of money that continues to grow. So why not purchase a fraction of a share of stock for as little as five dollars (forking over $25 can get you a slice of Apple, Disney, Google, or Netflix) and November 2020
