Christmas Gift-Guide: What to Buy for Hard-to-Shop-For People
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4. For Your Spouse Who Says They Don’t Want a Gift (Even Though They Do)
Put a Ring on It: Enso offer silicone wedding bands to active people who are at risk of misplacing their wedding ring. Next time they are at the gym or doing some gardening, there no need to worry about denting or losing their ring. Instead, they can wear a silicone version. They come in silver or gold, and a whole array of different colors and textures. There are designs for both men and women, and prices are from $11.99.
A Super Cuddle: The amazing Gravity Blanket will comfort and completely relax your loved one. They weigh 15-25 pounds and offer up the same comforting pressure as a warm hug. You live with them, so it’s just as much a gift for you, as it is for them. $249.
For the Man Who Has Everything: Meet the BottleKeeper. This isn’t any ordinary bottle – it’s designed to keep beer colder for longer. The insulated stainless-steel design is $24.99, but there is a personalized option to make the bottle unique.
5. What to Buy an Elderly Parent
Easy-to-Use-Tech: The GrandPad is the first tablet of its kind – one that’s aimed at seniors. It’s really easy to use for video-chatting, sharing photos, and playing games. So, if you can handle the day that your elderly parent discovers ‘the selfie’, get them this gift. It’s also partnered with car-service Lyft, so they can request rides at the touch of a button. Wi-Fi is built in, and the tablet costs $49 per month.
A Memory Maker: Here’s an idea. Pick up a Zoom H1 Handy Portable Digital Recorder, and visit your parent every week to ask them questions about their life. You’ll probably uncover some amazing stories that can be easily shared with future generations. Your visit will make them very happy, and you’ll have all of their memories stored in one place. Get one on Amazon for $99.99.
Personal Massager: If your parents have the usual aches and pains, the Zyllion Shiatsu Pillow Massager with Heat will soothe them. It’s for the back, neck, and shoulders. You can get it on Amazon for $39.99.
6. Gifts for the Dog Lover in Your Life
Dog Pajamas: You can now get matching pajamas for dogs and their human. FabDog has recently taken the internet by storm, calling itself a “fashion-brand for dogs”. Their debut line of matching PJs for dog and owner cost $50 a set. It’s just a question of choosing between blue plaid and red thermal.
Pet Washer: Know a puppy that loves to get covered in mud? Gift the pet-lover in your life the Woof Washer 360. It’s a circular loop which shoots water through it like a shower head, cleaning that mucky pup up. It’s the item every dog owner never knew they need.
Pet Selfie Stick: There’s nothing harder than getting a dog to pose for a selfie. Until now. This $12.99 Pooch Selfie Stick works with all smartphones and tablets and features a squeaky ball to grab the pup’s attention. Also, a portion of each sale is donated to animal shelters.
