Christmas Gift-Guide: What to Buy for Hard-to-Shop-For People
These days, everyone has everything. A simple pair of socks is no longer enough to cut the mustard. So, what exactly should you buy for that person in your life? Yes, you know who we are talking about. Luckily, we’ve got the ultimate gift-guide for your weird uncle or nosey cousin you smile at through gritted teeth.
1. Gifts to Buy Your Middle-Aged Cousin That You Never See
Trendy Water Bottle: We could all try to drink more water, and one of these fabulous water bottles is sure to do just that. More of an accessory than water storage, these stylish glass water bottles make a super gift. Visit mybkr.com to view the collection. Buy now from $28.
Sophisticated Food Storage: Check out LifeFactory, for some seriously cool Tupperware. It’s all oven, dishwasher, and microwave safe and adorned with colorful silicone sleeves. If you’re feeling particularly generous, why not pick up some wine glasses to match? Prices start at $14.99.
Stress Buster: Fidget spinners are child’s play compared to the Fidget Cube. This device allows the user to push, spin, rub and click all their stress away. Provide a calming atmosphere, this Christmas, with the gift of the Fidget Cube. This costs anywhere from $5 to $10 on Amazon.
2. Gifts for the Stylish Sister-in-Law You Cannot Stand
Wine for a Cause: If she’s partial to a drink, she can get merry while supporting a good cause. A portion every of bottle sold from Equality Vines goes to a non-profit that the company partners. Take your pick of a 2013 Love Wins Sparkling Cuvee ($45) with 20% of the profit being donated to an LBGTQ non-profit. Or a 2016 19th Amendment Sauvignon Blanc ($30), that supports the League of Women Voters with a $2 donation.
Wardrobe Help: Ever heard of Stitch Fix? It’s an awesome personal styling service for the fashionista in your life. With a $20 gift card, she can get a delivery of clothes to try that match her style. Then, she can choose to buy the items she loves.
Kitchen Gadget: The Dash Mini Maker is the perfect $10 kitchen appliance that makes pancakes, waffles, and even grills meat. It comes in a variety of candy colors and looks much more expensive than it actually is. It’s a win/win situation.
3. The Teenage Son or Daughter of a Close Friend
Personal Towel: If they are a gym-buff or college student, this super portable microfiber PackTowl could make a great gift. It’s large enough to take to the beach and dries very fast. There is an array of sizes, from washcloth to XXL. The original towel sells from $9.95 to $23.95 varying on the size.
Speakers: There is one thing we know about young people – they love music. So why not treat them to some portable, waterproof speakers? The JBL clip-on wireless Bluetooth speakers are state-of-the-art and have some amazing reviews on Amazon. Prices start from $42.
Extra-Long Nylon Charging Cable Cords: These young ones always need to charge their phones. So, they’d probably be happy to get a charger cable that reaches much longer than the average. An inexpensive, but great gift for those in your life who have smartphones and tablets.
