by Renelaine Bontol-Pfister
It’s the most wonderful time of the year.
It’s also the most giving time of the year.
Here I’ve collected some items to help with your Christmas shopping or spark some gift ideas for the people on your list.
Aerlang Shiatsu Back and Neck Massager—$39.99 on Amazon. This is a personal recommendation. I’m very happy with this purchase. We know it’s not cheap to get a massage and this item acts as your own personal massage therapist. It drapes around your neck but could also be used for the lower back or even the legs.
Vital Health Ring—a health tracking ring that links to a mobile app. It’s a combined sleep tracker, fitness tracker, and health monitor (it tracks heart rate, blood oxygen levels, etc.) —and at $120, it’s more affordable than its competition.
For the crafty people in your lives: crochet kits are becoming more popular and ubiquitous. They’re between $10-$30 and come in a variety of designs, from animals to plants to hats and more. You could give it away for your loved one to work on, or you could crochet it yourself and give it away as a special handmade gift.
The Photostick Omni backs up and protects over 200,000 photos and videos, and works on multiple devices. One customer review said it deleted photo doubles and freed up 2,000 photos on her phone; another said it’s simple to use. $59.99 for 32GB Slimwalt wallet for men with Smart card slot holds 10-20 cards, and has RFID blocking function—it protects your sensitive credit card information and costs $19.99.
For dog owners, BarxBuddy is a training device that stops bad behavior using ultrasonic sound and is simple to use and safe for dogs. As of this writing, one BarxBuddy costs $41.95 on their website.
The Crayola Color Wonder Bluey Activity Kit has 27 Bluey Coloring Pages, 8 Mess-Free Markers, 4 Metallic Sticker Sheets, and 2 Diecut Cardstock Bluey Character Cutouts for $13.99. I have to admit I’m biased here. I love Bluey! My 6-year-old niece introduced me to the show and it’s great for all ages.
Little Tikes Story Dream Machine Starter Set for $49. A machine projects book pages onto the wall, and kids can either read along or listen. It comes with three Little Golden Books and also works as a white noise nightlight with five different sounds to choose from, to help children fall asleep.
LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Retro Roller Skate Building Kit for $23.95. Your child can create three different retro models. LEGO has been around since 1932 and continues to promote creativity and learning for children, not just fun.
If I may, I have book recommendations for the bibliophiles in your life.
These are fiction books that have blown me away the last couple of years: Old Babes in the Wood by Margaret Atwood, Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr, The Good Lord Bird by James McBride, Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy, A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles, and Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders.
Don’t hesitate to indulge and buy yourself a gift this Christmas. After all, you know yourself best and what you want or need.
I rarely buy anything unnecessary for myself, but when I saw this special Rubik’s cube in a Hello Kitty design, I bought it. I’ve been planning to buy a Rubik’s cube, and Hello Kitty was one of my favorites growing up. For Hello Kitty fans out there, she turned 50 this year!
Of course, the best gifts are those that are personal and thoughtful, those that mean something to the receiver. They don’t even have to cost a lot, or anything at all. Sometimes your company and time make the best gift.
Maligayang Pasko!
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