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Tis the season for gift giving on a budget
Tis the season for gift giving by budget
Here are some of the hottest new goodies for 2020
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Holiday 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.
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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
make this a green Christmas for someone special?
• Mid-Century Holiday Popcorn Cylinder ($22.50; PoppyHandcraftedPopcorn.
com): Santa isn’t the only one who enjoys nibbling on goodies next to the tree; consider getting them a container of gourmet popcorn wrapped in beautiful packaging and boasting delectable flavors like Reindeer Crunch, Cinnamon Bourbon Econ, or Butter Almond Toffee. Warning: Spontaneous salivating may occur.
Gifts $25-$50 • Everyday Aged Tea 3-pack ($26;
MansaTea.com): Carefully curated tea is hot stuff these days, and bound to get hotter as the temperature outside plummets. But not every tea brand is made to stimulate the palate and reward your body like Mansa’s handcrafted and naturally fermented aged teas. They have a three-pack that includes teas from
China aged 13 years, nine years, and eight years, respectively. Now that’s a warm thought.
• Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle ($40;
EvelKnievelToys.com): Anybody who grew up in the 1970s recalls this durable and exciting wind-up toy with fondness. Now, it’s been resurrected for a new generation and an older generation who refuses to grow up. Using the original 1970s molds, this classic has been reengineered to replicate the fun flips, jumps, and rolls you remember.
• Bond Sanitizer ($30; BondSanitizer.com):
When you leave home and venture indoors elsewhere these days, it’s natural to have coronavirus on your mind — and on your hands, too, if you can’t get to a handwashing or sanitizing station. But the Bond Sanitizer takes the guesswork out of pandemic safety by providing a convenient refillable container stocked with gel hand sanitizer right from your belt or waistband.
• Dinner for Two ($42; Shop.
DorothyLane.com): Here’s a two-for-one gift idea bound to satisfy couples, romantics, and lovers of Italian cuisine. It’s a gift box with Rustichella Authentic Italian Pasta, DLM Original Marinara, a side of Rustic Country Bread, Dorothy Lane Market Extra-Version Olive Oil, and two Killer Brownie desserts. Hungry yet?
• Copper H2O water bottle ($35;
CopperH20.com): You’re probably thinking that fancy water bottles are a dime a dozen. But how often do you see one of these containers made from naturally antibacterial copper, a material widely recommended by health experts? Water contained in a copper vessel becomes natural alkaline water, which helps balance your body’s pH levels. Plus, the cool design is bound to attract envious eyes.
Gifts over $50
• Vertiball ($50; Vertiball.com): Sure, there are plenty of musculoskeletalfriendly massaging tools, balls, and other objects competing for space on store shelves. But here’s a first: a hands-free massage ball that easily mounts onto any smooth surface, whether it be drywall, metal, plastic, wood, or laminate, that you lean into with your body weight to easily ameliorate tense and knotted muscles.
• The Couple’s Bucket List ($50; Flowjo.co):
Got a newlywed friend or loved one who’s in a serious relationship? This gift set of clever cards serve as a date night in a box that provides conversation starters and suggests exciting activities any twosomein-love can do together — like build a pillow fort, create an instant dance party, or create a list of your favorite movies and watch them together on one weekend.
• iRig Mc Cast HD ($100;
ikmultimedia.com): Everyone’s sick of the crappy sound and weak performance of the built-in microphone on our smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Here’s a sound idea: Buy that special someone an iRig Mic Cast HD, an impressive tiny mic that quickly and securely attaches to these devices with a magnetic mounting system (no batteries required).
• Legacybox Digitizing Kit (from $50;
Legacybox.com): The chances are that someone on your gift list has a collection of photo prints, VHS tapes, or home movies overdue for a digital rebirth. With this kit, you ship these items to Legacybox and they send them back along with a DVD, thumb drive, or digital downloads of your analog images and recordings.
• AeroGarden Harvest indoor garden
($100; AeroGarden.com): Mother Nature and a love of gardening don’t have to be abandoned once wintertime comes. With the Harvest indoor hydroponic gardening system, you can grow up to six different herbs, veggies, or flower varieties across the calendar year, and without being a green thumb pro. The automated 20-watt LED grow lights produce healthier and fastergrowing flora, and the three-button control panel reminds you when it’s time to add plant food and water.
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