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Holiday Gift Guide – Hosts

Today’s gift guide is for the host in your life. The person who always hosts game night, movie night, or Zoom call night! They’ve always got the best spread, the most welcoming atmosphere, and endless entertainment. Help them step up their hosting game with these great gifts.

Budget Friendly ($50 and under)

Does the host in your friend group miss hosting game nights with everyone now that there are social gathering restrictions in place? Well, now they can host game nights virtually! Gift them a Jackbox Games party pack, and everyone can play remotely on a Zoom call – the host will just need to share their screen.

Drinks always taste better in a fancy glass. Plus, the host will look like a total pro serving beverages to their guests when they use these beer glasses!

One thing that all guests always look forward to, is the delicious party food the host is going to serve. Help them discover amazing recipes with a cookbook that’s geared towards gatherings!

Mid-Price ($150 and under)

Are they hosting the holiday dinner this year? Take some of the stress away by making sure the food stays warm while they cook the endless number of dishes they’re planning to serve. Gift them a buffet server to keep everything warm until even the slowest eater has finished their meal!

Help them make sure everyone gets their fair share of the snacks with this lazy Susan serving bowl set!

Don’t leave rings on their table! These coasters will save their tabletop from any perspiring glasses – and it even has one for the wine bottle, too!

What’s a Price Limit?

Keep all their cocktail necessities on display with a bar cart!

Everyone will be looking forward to the next movie night after you gift the host in your group this nostalgic popcorn cart!

Holiday Gift Guide – The Interior Decorator

Today’s gift guide is for the person in your life who is all about home décor. Every time you walk into their house, it feels so warm and inviting, and you’re always amazed at the creative ways they decorate their space.

Budget-Friendly ($50 and Under)

Coffee table books are a great way to add a bit of personality to your living area. If you gift them books that pertain to their interests, then they’ll also work as a great conversation starter with guests!

An artsy vase is a great space filler on a sideboard or bookshelf. It’s a great addition that can be unique without stealing too much attention from the rest of the room.

Why not fill the vase to add a pop of colour? A fake plant is a good option if you don’t want the vase to get messy, or you aren’t interested in the responsibility of keeping a plant alive.

Mid-Price ($150 and under)

A large mirror is a functional statement piece for a room. Added bonus: It really opens up smaller spaces, making them feel larger!

Even clutter can look chic with this petrified wood catch-all tray!

Add a bit of personalization and a touch of sophistication to their home with this custom carved sign!

What’s a Price Limit?

Display their fruit – or anything, really – in style with a statement fruit bowl! This is another item that is both a statement piece that also has functionality.

Who doesn’t love an organizational piece that also looks great? Help them achieve a beautifully tidy space with this leather magazine holder.

One way to really make a house feel like a home is by putting up art. Gift them some beautiful artwork that shows off their personality and makes their home uniquely theirs.

Happy gifting!

Until next time,
Nadine

Holiday Gift Guide – Beauty Guru

Today’s gift guide is for the beauty guru in your life. This is for the person whose hair and makeup is always on point. Why not add to their growing collection of products this Christmas? These gifts will be sure to impress any beauty guru.

Budget-Friendly (Under $50)

Nobody wants to spend all that time and effort on a bold eye look just to have their eyeshadow crease or wear off partway through the day. Keep their eyeshadow looking flawless all day long with a great eye primer!

But it’s not just their eyeshadow that they want intact throughout the day – what about the rest of their face? Keep it looking fresh and lasting all day long with a setting spray!

Now that you’ve helped their makeup last all day, make sure they’ve got the means to remove it at the end of the night. Nobody should go to bed with a face full of makeup! A cleansing oil is a great way to melt away the makeup at the end of the day.

Mid-Price ($150 and under)

Make sure their manicure is always chip-free with this at-home gel polish kit! Now they can have their nails done any day, any time – no more waiting for an appointment at the nail salon!

Mascara is no longer needed to make their eyes pop – gift them a full new set of Classic lash extensions!

Speaking of making their eyes pop, help them achieve this goal by gifting them this set of three taretlette eyeshadow palettes. With 27 shadows to choose from, they’ll have endless fun creating different looks!

What’s a Price Limit?

No matter the look they’re trying to create, they’ll have no trouble applying and blending their products with this full set of Morphe brushes.

It’s not all about the makeup, though! Help them take care of their hair – whether they want to keep it pin straight, throw in a bit of a wave, or do a loose curl, they can do it all with this GHD flat iron.

At the end of the day, every beauty guru knows the importance of taking care of one’s skin. Give them the spa treatment at home with this Personal Microderm Pro!

Happy gifting!

Until next time,
Nadine

Holiday Gift Guide – The Techie

This gift guide is for the techie in your life. The one who is a total tech-geek, who loves to get all the latest gadgets, and can help you any time you’re in a bind with your phone, tablet, or laptop. These techie inspired gifts will be sure to make them smile!

Budget-Friendly ($50 and under)

Are they constantly transferring files from one device to another? Or maybe they’re needing to share files with a colleague or friend. Gift them a USB this year so they can transfer files with ease.

If they love their tech, chances are they’ve got multiple devices plugged in at once. That can quickly cause a disaster tangle of cables! Help them stay organized with these cable holders – no longer will they have to fight with a big knot of cables just to plug in their tablet!

Give them the gift of being able to subscribe to multiple streaming services all within one platform with the Amazon Fire Stick.

Mid-Price ($150 and under)

Do they wish they lived in a world where they could find out the weather, hear their favourite song, or get the definition of a word they just read, all by simply requesting it? Well, now they can do all that and more with the gift of a Google Home.

If they sit at their computer all day, clicking away at their work or personal projects, they’ve likely complained about hand cramps or sore wrists once or twice. Help them avoid muscle strain by gifting them an ergonomic mouse!

Their laptop is precious cargo – and it should be treated as such! Ensure their laptop is safe from harm while they’re on the go by gifting them a laptop case.

What’s a Price Limit?

I’m guessing the techie in your life has a lot of files on their computer that they would be absolutely devastated to lose. Unfortunately, nobody ever sees computer crashes coming. Keep all their files in a safe place by gifting them a 2TB external hard drive – they’ll never have to worry about running out of space!

Apple just recently released a new iPad – keep them up to date with the latest tech by gifting them the new iPad Air this Christmas.

Save space this year by gifting them an all in one computer. No need to make room for a tower, or all the cables that go with it – everything you need is built into the monitor.

Happy gifting!

Until next time,
Nadine

Holiday Gift Guide – Your Furry Friend

Your furry friend may not be feeling the same excitement and anticipation leading up to the holidays as you do, but that doesn’t mean they don’t deserve to participate in the special day! Don’t forget to add them to your list of gift recipients this year – they’ll be so excited to receive all their new goodies!

Budget Friendly ($50 and under)

Keep your dog’s mind active and engaged at breakfast and dinner. This puzzle feeder will bring a whole new level of fun to meal time!

Gift them all kinds of fun with this Kong Wubba. It bounces, it squeaks, and it’s great for tug-of-war – what more could you want!

Don’t worry, just because I’m a dog person it doesn’t mean I’ve forgotten about all the cat-lovers out there! Get your cat jumping for joy with these Kong Connects Window Teasers.

Mid-Price ($150 and under)

Make sure your puppy’s feet don’t get too cold on those winter walks! They’ll be protected from the elements with these little dog booties.

Your cat doesn’t need to be left at home any longer. Bring them on all your adventures with this cat backpack!

Your pampered pooch deserves only the best – which is why you should gift them a pillow topper dog bed!

What’s a Price Limit?

Never again will you have to worry about what your dog is getting up to when they’re left home alone. With Furbo, you can check in on your pup, and toss them a treat wherever you are!

Make every month special by gifting your dog an annual subscription to BarkBox.

Gift your cat the cat tree of their dreams this year! Plus, it’ll look great in your house.

Happy gifting!

Until next time,
Nadine

Holiday Gift Guide – The Stationery Lover

Budget-Friendly ($50 and under)

Whether they’re highlighting notes for school or work, chances are they’re tired of the typical fluorescent yellow or pink highlighters. Change things up and make their notes more aesthetically pleasing with these beautiful Zebra Mildliner highlighters!

Get their creative juices flowing with a bullet journal. They can customize their own agenda, to-do lists, schedule, or anything their heart desires with this bullet journal!

Help them achieve that crisp, precise printing with a set of ultra-fine point pens.

Mid-Price ($150 and under)

Bring a little luxury to their daily agenda planning with this Inkwell Daily Planner Starter Kit! This is just a starter kit – their daily planners are totally customizable with different pages and tabs you can add.

Have they been wanting to get into calligraphy, but they don’t know where to begin? Well, this calligraphy kit has everything they’ll need to get started!

Add an extra personal touch to their note cards by gifting them ones with their face on them! It will make for even more memorable notes.

What’s a Price Limit?

Give them the gift that keeps on giving with this stationery monthly subscription box! They’ll be so excited to see what they get each month.

Give them a taste of luxury and sophistication with this Tiffany&Co letter opener.

Let them store their writing tools in style with this Louis Vuitton pencil pouch.

Happy gifting!

Until next time,
Nadine

Holiday Gift Guide – The Foodie

Today’s gift guide is for the foodie. Whether they prefer to spend their time in the kitchen cooking or baking, I’m sure there will be a gift here they’ll love. And your tastebuds will be grateful, too, when they put your gift to use!

Budget-Friendly ($50 and under)

Spice up their life with a 16-jar spice rack! They’ll never face a bland meal again with this mix of spices.

Infused olive oils add a burst of flavour to any dish, and add a bit of luxury to the cooking experience.

Baking requires precision. Help them get the perfect measurement and avoid any cake flops with a kitchen scale.

Mid-Price ($150 and under)

Do they love fried foods, but they’re trying to eat better? Gift them the best of both worlds with an air fryer this year! They’ll still get that nice crispy quality of fried foods without any of the grease.

Or maybe they love fried foods and don’t give a damn about how unhealthy it is. In that case, go all out and get them a deep fryer! There’s nothing wrong with indulging now and then.

Who doesn’t love a good cheese board? Show your thoughtfulness this year by gifting the foodie in your life a personalized cheese board! Complete with little cheese knives.

What’s a Price Limit?

Ensure they’re slicing and dicing with precision and ease by gifting them this quality knife set!

French ovens can be used for all kinds of things – soups, stews, sourdough bread, casseroles, and more! This year, gift them the iconic Le Creuset french oven.

If they prefer spending their time in the kitchen baking, then there’s no doubt they’ve thought about investing in a Kitchenaid mixer. Make all their mixing dreams come true this year – with 28 colour options to choose from!

Happy gifting!

Until next time,
Nadine

Holiday Gift Guide – The Fitness Junkie

Gyms having been closing, and re-opening, and closing again frequently this year due to Covid. The fitness junkie in your life is probably stressing out every time gym closures are announced, and they don’t know what they’re going to do to stay active. Take their stress away by bringing the gym to them with these fitness-related gifts!

Budget-Friendly ($50 and under)

With this foam roller, they won’t need to wait to book a massage in order to take care of their sore muscles. They can roll it out right at home after a workout!

Resistance bands are a great way to add versatility to a home workout. They won’t need a bunch of expensive gym equipment taking over their house!

Jump ropes are an efficient way to get the heart pounding. Keep their cardiovascular health in good shape this winter season without the need for a treadmill!

Mid-Price ($150 and under)

Is the fitness junkie in your life itching to get outside, but they’re not one for winter sports like snowboarding? Snowshoes are a great way to enjoy outdoor fitness in an adventurous way that is very beginner-friendly. As long as you know how to walk, you won’t have any trouble getting the hang of snowshoeing!

Help them easily keep track of their steps, heart-rate, workouts, and more with this super sleek Fitbit!

Building up muscle is great, but it’s important to also take a holistic approach to fitness. Keep them on their toes and help them work on their agility by incorporating a ‘half exercise ball‘ into their workouts. This will be sure to up the intensity!

What’s a Price Limit?

Nobody has time to be going for a deep tissue massage every other day, but when you’re working out a lot, it’s important to take care of those muscles. Bring the massages home to them with a Theragun, a massage tool they can use daily to ease muscle tension and soreness!

If they’re big into lifting a variety of weights, but just don’t have the room for a full set of dumbbells, this is the perfect gift for them. With these adjustable dumbbells, they’ve got plenty of weight increments to choose from in one single piece of equipment!

Bring their spin classes home to them – and not just with the spin bike, but with the atmosphere too! Peloton bikes have a TV attached, and an option to subscribe to their workout service so you can enjoy guided spin classes in the comfort of your home.

Happy gifting!

Until next time,
Nadine

Holiday Gift Guide – The Gamer

This gift guide is for those who know little to nothing about video games, and are trying to figure out what to get the gamer in their life. I’ll admit that this gift guide was a bit of a struggle for two reasons: 1. I am one of those people who knows little to nothing about the world of video games, and 2. I was struggling to find good options for gifts under $50 for this category. I hope that this guide can still help everyone find a gift for the gamer!

Budget-Friendly (Under $50)

Gift the gamer in your life a Pop! figure of their favourite video game character!

Incorporate their love of video games into the holiday season – it may be the only way you can get them to put down the controller and come decorate the tree! Gift them these Xbox Christmas ornaments so they can add their own special touch to the tree.

Help them customize their controller with cool thumb grips like these Legend of Zelda or Super Mario ones!

Mid-Price Point ($150 and under)

The dreaded day has come. They want to download a new game, but they’ve run out of storage on their PlayStation. Gift them an external hard drive so they don’t have to make the difficult choice of which games to keep and which to delete!

Animal Crossing: New Horizons hasn’t just been popular among long-time Animal Crossing fans – it’s been popular among many people who have been searching for some kind of entertainment during lockdown. Gift them this fun escape from reality this year!

Do they miss being able to hang out with friends and play video games together? Gift them a gaming headset this year, so they can still talk to their friends while they play!

What’s a Price Limit?

Let them game in comfort and style with the gift of a gaming chair!

You can also, of course, always get them the latest gaming console of their choice. Whether it’s Nintendo, PlayStation, or Xbox. Although, if you’re planning to get them the PlayStation 5, it might be time to come up with a backup plan – I’ve heard it’s been near impossible for people to get their hands on one!

Happy gifting!

Until next time,
Nadine

Holiday Gift Guide – The Bookworm

Today’s gift guide is for those of you who are shopping for a bookworm this year. Maybe all they’re asking for this year is a book or two – maybe the only things they ever ask for are books. Are you tired of just buying them a book? Are you worried that it’s going to be too predictable and they’ll know exactly what they’re getting? Check out this gift guide for other gift ideas that the bookworm in your life will be sure to love!

Budget-Friendly (under $50)

Gift the bookworm in your life more than just a book this holiday season – gift them a full reading experience with an Indigo Book Box! These book boxes come with a book, plus added items relating to the book. In this particular book box pictured, you get a signed copy of A Peculiar Peril, an exclusive collectors pin, a bookmark, a blind-box We Hunt the Flame character collector card, and an exclusive letter written by the author!

You know they’re likely going to be staying up late, reading just one more chapter! There’s nothing you can do to convince them otherwise, so why not at least make sure they don’t strain their eyes? A reading light is the perfect gift for when they just can’t put down their book.

Are reading socks kind of a gimmick? Maybe. But are they also super cozy? Definitely. And who doesn’t want to be cozy while they’re digging into a good book? Gift the bookworm in your life something they likely wouldn’t splurge on for themselves – because they’re too busy spending that money on another book!

Mid-Price ($150 and under)

They’ve got the books, now they just need somewhere to keep them. Gift them this minimalistic bookcase where their many, many books can be the centre of attention!

Help them keep track of their books with a personalized book stamp! Now anyone who borrows a book from them will have a small reminder at the end to return it to it’s rightful owner.

Books don’t just belong on the shelf – they can be turned into art, as well! Gift them a first edition book cover art print so they can adorn their walls with their favourite hobby.

What’s a price limit?

Give them the gift that keeps on giving – a monthly book subscription box! In these particular boxes you’ll get a book, an item connected to your book’s storyline/theme/setting, a drink, a sweet treat, and a card explaining your choice of novel and how the items connect.

Maybe the bookworm in your life is always on the go, and carrying around a bulky book isn’t the most feasible option for them. Or perhaps they simply don’t have the space to keep physical copies of the endless books they’ve read. Help them keep their library portable without taking up too much space by gifting them a Kobo ereader!

Happy gifting!

Until next time,
Nadine