It happens every year. You forgot about that one cousin or coworker that you feel obligated to buy something for, and the clock is ticking. Stand out from the mundane gift card crowd and embrace these gifts for something more thoughtful instead.
The trend of fashionable, insulated drink containers remains timeless and fairly inexpensive, and you can find them at almost any store. If you want to really impress your giftee, order a Simply Southern Tervis cup, monogrammed CamelBak water bottle or sparkly Starbucks tumbler cup. This gift is great for anyone who wants to stay hydrated in style.
Shaving doesn’t have to be a daunting hygiene task this season. Gift a few deluxe shaving kits from a brand like CRUX Supply Co. to show the important men in your life that you’re thinking about them. Even if it’s just shaving in the comfort of their own bathroom, it’ll be a pampering experience. With no more 5 o’clock shadows or cheap aftershave, they’ll remember your gift as one that keeps on giving.
It’s easy to take your parents out for a nice dinner over the holidays, but why not skip the trip and have dinner delivered to their door? For the price of a dinner in town, you can sign your parents up for a weekly recipe delivery service like Blue Apron. Blue Apron has many packages and options that will fit into your budget and their schedule. After picking their tastes and favorites, the service will send fresh, pre-portioned ingredients to their doorstep for a gourmet meal that takes roughly 35 minutes to prepare.
When shopping for your outdoorsy friend, keep Patagonia jackets, vests and fleece apparel in mind. Patagonia sells a variety of fun, yet functional, pieces for men and women. For someone who would rather spend time by a palm tree than a pine tree, check out Tommy Bahama for loungewear and beachy apparel for the man or woman that can’t wait for warm weather to return.
Keep some RibbonWick Candles from WoodWick handy as last-minute gifts that make a statement. These candles step away from traditional cotton wicks and use a flowing wick that gives off an elegant feel. They’ll never know you almost forgot about them once they open up one of these updated candles.