Holiday Gift Guide 2019

2019

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Cup of Love

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Everyone could use a daily cup of love.

Each is handmade and unique. $48 at Uncommongoods.com

No need to reheat your coffee three times in the microwave.

This is for office workers and stay-at-home parents everywhere. $11 at Bed Bath & Beyond

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Cigar-Rolled White Handkerchiefs

eTape Digital Tape Measure

Bookworms candy

They’re 100 percent cotton and make adorable fun gifts for the gentleman in your life. They come in a box of six. $65 at Brooksbrothers.com

You’ll never have to struggle with a tape measure again. This is a practical, cool gadget. $31 at Home Depot

The best kind of bookworm is a candy bookworm. $8 at Strandbooks.com

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Garmin Dash Cam 45 Full HD Record and share footage with friends. It also detects and saves incident scenes. $150 at Best Buy

For TECHIES

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We found the coolest gear.

The Purple Pillow

Echo Show 5

This is a tech pillow.

Engineers created it to provide optimal neck support while keeping your head cool without fluffing. Starts at $99 at Purple.com

Pop this onto your nightstand, and Alexa will be ready to help you the moment you wake. It manages your calendar, makes a to-do list, will make calls via voice or video and can even display the time. $90 at Amazon.com

iPhone 11 They did it again. The latest iPhone has an all-day battery, rugged glass and a dual camera system. It’s all water-resistant for 30 minutes. Price varies by carrier; from $699 at apple.com/ iphone-11

JBL Charge 4 Portable Waterproof Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Connect with up to two phones or tablets to listen to music and charge your device by the pool, at the beach or anywhere else.

The sound is clear and boomy. Starts at $130 at Walmart

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FOR PET lovers

The Mythical Mutt Bundle

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These gifts are for those who have a BFF with fur.

Wipe Your Paws Decorative Floor Mat Ideal for wiping paws or shoes. It’s water-resistant and can be hosed down to clean. $15 at Iheartdogs.com

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Fluffy Cat Slippers

You found a unicorn when you brought your dog into your life. He might as well dress like one, too. $15 at Barkshop.com

Stay home, slip into these slippers and pet your cat. Life is good. $36 at Purrsandwhiskers.com

Life of the Party Hat Your pup is the life of the party always. There’s a ball inside the hat, so he can have some extra fun, too. $10 at Barkshop.com

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I Heart Whiskers Watch This chic watch will help you stay on time even when you’d rather be cuddling with your cat.

It comes in four bands. $33 at Purrsandwhiskers.com

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For BOOK lovers

Wicked Witch Bookmark

Know someone whose nose is always tucked into a book? These gifts are for them.

Sin Kanamota Table Lamp

The whimsical bookmark will evoke comments everywhere your book lands. You may thank the Wicked Witch of the West. $27 at Mymodernmet. store

Pride and Prejudice Book Clutch

You can’t read without good lighting, and this looks amazing sans distraction. It’s white stoneware with speckled detail resembling a snowfall on a mountain. $275 at Needsupply.com

It’s a book bag (literally). Instead of pages, there are pockets so you can carry Jane Austen everywhere. $78 at Mymodernmet.store

Hero Bookend Bath salts: Enchanted Library A book and a bath are the perfect pair. These are lavender scented for the utmost relaxation. $13 at Strandbooks.com

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Inspire young readers with this super-powered book holder. He uses his strength to hold all the books. $25 at Uncommongoods. com

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travelers

Sling

Skinnydip Jetlagged Passport Holder

Now that fanny packs are back, you can carry this proudly. It’s a fancy sling with padded paneling that’s water-resistant and has plenty of compartments for easy travel. $99 at Bellroy.com

Yes, you’re jet lagged, but you’re rocking it. Keep your passport in this holder, and it’ll be easy to find in your bag. $20 at Shopbop.com

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Enhance their travel experience.

Slip travel set The silk pillow and mask will up the ante on any flight. You’ll walk off the plane refreshed without bedhead. $119 at Shopbop.com

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You can’t go on vacay without a fabulous pair of sunglasses, and these fit the bill.

They’ll make you look like a celebrity. $155 at Coastal.com

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Ban.do Getaway Travel Pillow It’s the prettiest travel pillow we ever did see. Created by a group of Los Angeles friends, this lighthearted travel pillow aims to bring the fun back to travel. $24 at Anthropologie.com

For homebodies

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Keep them happy at home.

Solo Stove

Helen Levi 6-inch Beach Vase

Extend your fall evenings with this stove, which will keep your fire centered and less smoky. It will help burn the wood faster while allowing the ash to fall out efficiently. $300 at Rei.com

Serenity Stone Floor Pillows

Create a relaxed, beachy environment with this vase, which exposes the raw clay exterior. It was handmade in the United States. $115 at Needsupply.com

These are nature-inspired floor cushions that will make your home even more zen. They’re handmade from sheep’s wool in Kyrgyzstan. Starts at $30 at Uncommongoods.com

Metal Bendy Straws Tom Dixon Brew SS Cafetiere Brew a delicious cup of coffee in this stainless steel coffee pot. It also looks great on your countertop. Holds 25 ounces. $225 at Saksfifthavenue.com

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Ditch the plastic straws and save the turtles. These can go directly into the dishwasher. Starts at $3 at Westelm.com

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For grandparents

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Show them some love.

Glory Days Ansley Water Resistant Slipper

If the grandparents are always talking about the glory days, then it’s time to get them their own flag. This is adorably retro. $80 at Huckberry.com

These are the warmest, most comfortable slippers ever created.

And they’re water-resistant, so grandparents can wear them outside the house as well. $100 at Shop. nordstrom.com

Nana Shaker Necklace Grandma can be a proud nana with this around her neck. It’s sterling silver. $58 at Shop.nordstrom.com

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Brass & Wood Display Box You’ve given the grandparents so. Many. Photos. Now give them a beautiful box for storage. Starts at $55 at Artifactuprising.com

Le Creuset Signature Deep Round Dutch Oven It cooks evenly, it’s large enough to make massive family meals and it’s ideal for soups, stews and lots of other masterpieces. Plus, it’s available in many different glazes to match your kitchen. $200 at Surlatable.com

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TEENS

Hydroflask 18 oz.

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Give them the gifts that will distract them from their devices.

Suede Mini Rocker If he’s going to be a gamer, he may as well be comfortable. This has built-in speakers and it rocks (literally). $169 at Pbteen.com

It’s the “it” bottle this year.

Plus it doesn’t leak and will keep drinks nice and cold for a full day. $30 at Hydroflask. com

LEGO Harry Potter Gryffindor Hogwarts Castle

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They’re going to rule the world.

Here’s a little reminder. $50 at Huckberry.com

Lucky Charm Decorative Object Everyone could use a lucky charm. And this one is so pretty. $34 at Anthropologie. com

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LEGO sets always go over well, but this one will put your child over the top. It’s the entire Hogwarts Castle, plus four LEGO Harry Potter figures. It has more than 6,000 pieces. $400 at Target

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Charlie Friend Indeed Soft Doll

Melissa & Doug Classic Wooden Toy Bundle

This doll is all about selfexpression. She comes with accessories and a lined journal. $79 at Crateandbarrel. com

This comes with Pound-A-Peg and the Stack and Sort Board.

It’s great for helping with gross motor skills — and it’s fun. $20 at Target

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Make them smile.

Mail Call Playset Ballet Unicorn Trolley Backpack She can carry her own luggage with this plush backpack bag.

It’s soft and sweet. $32 at Shop. nordstrom.com

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Play “mailman” with the help of this soft set. It comes with the mailbox, bag, postcard, envelope, stamps and labels. $89 at Crateandbarrel.com

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L.O.L. Surprise!

Amazing Surprise For the L.O.L. doll superfan, this is the ultimate gift, with 14 dolls and two fashion store playsets and maze boxes that can be put together to create a cityscape. $130 at Target

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