It’s the most wonderful time of the year! December has arrived and, fear not, we are here to help with sage Santa-like advice on delivering the perfect gift to your little candy cane. So whether you’ve been dating for a month or you’ve been married a millennium, we’ve got some great suggestions and Holiday Gift Ideas to help make the season bright.
For The New Couple
Pro Tip: Try not to go overboard. He or she may feel uncomfortable, or expectations may be set for you to gift in grand style going forward. Think ‘thoughtful’ rather than expensive.
Gifts that create a nice ambiance like candles and blankets are always a good choice. Warm hats, scarves, and mitts or gloves are a nice idea. Maybe wrap up some fun socks, or a novelty sweater or T-shirt.
One of our favourite candles for the holidays is the festive Thymes Frasier Fir Poured Tin Candle from Indigo.
This Eddie Bauer Plaid Sherpa Throw
What about these socks, eh? These beauties are made by Montreal’s Main and Local.
How about this lightweight couples pack of merino wool tuques?
This hoodie/blanket sweatshirt is a must for the long, cold Canadian winter!
For Those Who’ve Been Together A While
Consider these few things before you fire up your laptop or head out to the shops.
Do you have a budget? Not to worry. Whether you are spending a little or a lot, thoughtfulness is key. We probably wouldn’t suggest a run-of-the-mill box of chocolates or a gift card, unless your guy or girl REALLY loves gift cards.
You can find small, unique, lovely gifts to fit any budget. Try for something your partner may not buy for themselves but that would put a smile on their face when they open it.
Do you want to buy one item or a couple of smaller items?
What does your love…love? Are they a music lover? Into fitness? Camping and the great outdoors? Do they love books?
There are probably a bunch of good local shops in your neighbourhood that you can support this holiday season. You’ll likely find some really unique items and you won’t have to wait for shipping.
What about a handmade present? You can pick up an original work by a local artisan or create your own masterpiece. Try your hand at pottery, a lovely framed sketch, a knitted scarf, an ornament for the tree…you get the idea.
This super cute mug is perfect for the homebody in your life.
Here’s one for the great pandemic jigsaw puzzler. Also available in the same series are Canada, Vancouver and Montreal.
For the bookworm, this e-reader fits perfectly in your pocket and syncs with most libraries for borrowing books.
He probably doesn’t have any…reading socks!
For the sporty rink rat in your life, this tumbler is a must-have for those arena outings.
And for those who are itching to get outdoors this winter, this rechargeable hand warmer will make the perfect stocking stuffer.
For the aspiring cook, a brand new starter Nonstick Cookware Set should generate a renewed enthusiasm for creating gourmet delights in the kitchen.
Pro Tip: you will reap the benefits of this gift for a long time!
For date night culinary inspiration throughout the long winter, this cookbook is the ideal gift.
Let these Holiday Gift Ideas inspire you to gift funny, fuzzy, silly, or sophisticated. Give with love and you will definitely hit the mark in holly jolly style!
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