For Holiday Shoppers: Top 10 Holiday Gift Ideas

Christmas is approaching and it is easy to get overwhelmed with the hassle of holiday shopping. Kathryn Wagner, the Senior Content Manager of gifts.com, says, “When picking a gift for someone, consider, ‘what is his favorite TV show, or her favorite thing to do in her spare time?’ These interests and activities can help you scope out the perfect present.”

The expert dishes on the 10 hottest gifts of the holiday season:

Tablet Computers $170+

-Any age will enjoy the convenience and entertainment of a tablet computer.

Wearable Technology $100+

Smart watches are watches that have access to apps connected to the weather, Twitter, and email.

UGG Slippers $100+

The comfort of this gift is guaranteed to be appreciated by any one.

Flying Remote Control Helicopters $30+

A gift the whole family will enjoy, especially the children.

Personalized anything $20+

Customized gifts make the recipient feel extra special.

Chalkboards $20+

Chalkboards add to the décor of any child-friendly home and serve as helpful places to post family reminders.

Basket Filled with Favorite Snacks $15+

Who wouldn’t love a basket brimming with yummy treats?

Do-It-Yourself Food Kits $12+

From ice cream sundaes to gourmet breads, this gift is sure to create a tasty task for the household.

Made-in-the-USA gifts $10+

Gifts made in the USA are not common, making them an interesting novelty. These could range from Sanders chocolates to Pacifica candles.

Plants or flowers $4+

The gift of fresh flowers or a potted plant will add to the festivity of any holiday dinner.

 Also don’t hesitate to consider the idea of re-gifting. Wagner says, “I am all for re-gifting. If you don’t love something and you know someone who will, why not pass it along so the gift can be with the perfect person? It’s eco-friendly, too.”

She says there are a few guidelines, though, “Gifts should be brand new and still look great in their packaging; be sure to not re-gift in a way that could be embarrassing, like giving someone a gift they gave you; and always double check to remove any cards or gift tags that may be lurking on the gift, so your gift doesn’t say ‘Love from Aunt Sally’ by accident.”