The holidays will look a little different this year, but that won’t bring an end to the tradition of hunting down gifts to put under the Christmas tree for loved ones.
What are the trending gifts this year and what are the top items and gift ideas for our loved ones of all ages?
With many residents working from home and not venturing out, they are finding more things that need to be done around the house. Taking care of a home project can make a very satisfying gift. Gadgets that might be of interest to people in your life who are handy or are looking for some items to provide a unique fix for dilemmas may make the perfect gift.
For the woman in you life, you may want to include a wine of the month club subscription, wall art, design your own aprons, personalized photo collage frames, spa robes, jewelry ideas and more.
Some gifts are more romantic and would be appropriate for a significant other while others are fun or practical and could work for family or friends.
For the younger set, board games, building sets, toy robots, Crayola art sets, forts, crafts, kids cook books and more fun and even educational gifts are always a great gift to keep kids inspired and entertained.
When it comes to technology, there are always new items that are popular around the holidays. Wireless headphones are especially popular gifts for Christmas in this category. Additionally, the Xbox Series X was released this month as was the PlayStation 5. The Nintendo Switch and its accessories are still popular and often out of stock even after being released in 2017.
Gifts such as these are perfect for those of all ages. Wireless headphones can hook up to almost any device. Also, gaming devices offer games for those of all ages along with other capabilities.
Some prefer to give the gift of money, but it can potentially send the message that you couldn’t be bothered to put any thought into buying a gift.
Remember that it’s not the monetary value of a potential gift that matters but rather the thought behind it. Pay attention to things you know they’ll like based on their interests or even things they may have brought up in conversations in the past.
One of the best gifts you can give is the gift of your time. Give the gift of movie tickets and go together to enjoy the experience. Give the gift of a mani or pedi and have fun together while jazzing up your hands and feet. Giving a gift of food is always delicious. Provide the ingredients and then make a favorite meal to enjoy together.
The holidays are looking a lot different this year with being asked to have smaller gatherings and changes in Christmas shopping including an increase in ecommerce and online shopping. Of course, many of our small businesses right here in North Royalton offer unique gifts for every age and taste. These merchants can give you the specialized personal attention that the internet cannot provide. Many are residents right here in town, so shopping locally not only helps our local economy but also strengthens friendships.
So, make your list, check it twice and get a jump start on shopping to ensure that gifts are under the tree in time for Christmas morning.