Great Finds Bring Holiday Joy

Who doesn’t love a bargain? It’s a thrilling moment when you score a great deal. But not all bargains are attached to a price tag. Sometimes, the reward is about the payoff, not the amount you spend. Think of the smiles you spark. The love you send. The goodwill you spread. Often, the most important gift comes with the biggest sentiment.

Check out some of our favorites for giving:

Teach Your Children Well Send your kids off to school with a stylish STATE backpack and, in turn, give back to kids in need. For every STATE bag purchased, the company donates a fully stocked backpack to a child in an atrisk U.S. neighborhood. It’s a colorful, functional and affordable gift and a great lesson to give your children – or your favorite grown-up. Starting at $50.

Who Wants Pie? That’s a silly question! Everyone loves pie, which is why a fruit-filled, fresh-out-of-theoven delight is the perfect answer for a satisfying gift. For just $10, send a yummy baked dessert and win the heart of the pie

Bathing Bliss It’s the little things that make a moment perfect. Try a natural wood and beach stone wine glass holder from Bathtime Essentials and bring serenity to another level while soaking in the tub. The perfect pampering stress-reliever for the one you love, $38.

lover in your life – that’ll keep you at the top of their sweetest list. From Fresh Baked Pies, at Etsy.com.

All Signs Point to Family Feel closer to your family no matter how near or far. Look forward to seeing them soon with a custom-made signpost topped with the family surname and directional arrows (up to five) with the distance to your family members’ doors. Handmade by Chris Crooks. Plasma-cut steel signpost, starting at $125.

Teeny Tiny Pinwheel Posts Give the touch of whimsy a whirl this holiday. Functional sterling silver pinwheel earrings play up the nostalgia factor with itty-bitty, hand-folded origami-style pinwheels that spin. A sterling silver stem serves as the pinwheel’s wand. Handmade by artisan Panagiotis Gourlonis in Athens, Greece, $50.

Hipster in the Midst You must have one of these dashing bearded devils in your circle of friends or family. As debonair as facial hair can be, it requires taming. Give him the ultimate beard grooming kit to keep him neatly trimmed and ruggedly handsome. The kit by Viking Revolution comes in a tin gift box and includes scissors, sandalwood balm and oil, plus beard brush and comb, $20. Heavenly Soles Here’s a gift they’ll warm up to quickly. Velvet socks in many colors let them feel the love instantly – perfect for whenever a soft touch is in order. At DSW, $6.

Smelly Cat, Smelly Cat Sing the praises of the Smelly Cat Candle (yes, it’s a nod to the song made famous on the TV show Friends). The pet-deodorizing candle helps eliminate smelly cat odors and leaves a fresh scent of rosemary and lemon. And for less-thansweet-smelling dogs, there’s a Ruff Day Candle. Soy wax candles by Pure + Good, $20 each.

Enjoy giving wonderful gifts this holiday season, no matter the cost, and sharing in the joy they bring.