Holiday shopping doesn’t have to be stressful or expensive. See our holiday gift guide below with gift ideas, tips to saving on holiday shopping & more.
Finding the Right Gift for the Person You Love
We all have those people in our lives that you have no idea what to shop for, try to stick with gifts that everyone can use. Obviously, not everyone wants a generic gift card, because they are impersonal, but there are some ways to make those obvious gifts a little more personal.
Gift Ideas for Men
Husbands, boyfriends, dads & brothers.
- Kerosene Space Heater
- Affordable Generator
- Electric Drill
- Headphones
- Propane Heater
- Gas Chainsaw
- Portable Generator
- Nikon DSLR Camera
- Indoor Electric Grill
- WiFi Doorbell Camera
- Portable Trash Compactor
- Pressure Washer
- Inversion Table
Gift Ideas for Women
Moms, wives, girlfriends & sisters.
- Instant Pot
- Air Purifier
- Vegetable Slicers
- Brita Pitchers
- Coffee Maker with Grinder
- Countertop or Portable Dishwasher
- Air Fryer
- Candles: Vanilla, 3-Wick, Soy Organic or Flameless LED
- Dishwasher
- Conair Hair Dryer
Gift Ideas for Kids
Boys, girls & babies.
Gift Ideas for Gamers
For the gamer in your life.
Here are some additional interesting gift ideas for other important people in your life like friends and coworkers:
Home Goods
There are certain things that need to be replaced regularly, like oven mitts that get burnt and destroyed over time. Towels, cleaning rags, and sponges are all common household items that we often forget to replace. Make them personal with a specific color choice or even pop culture reference that the person your shopping for has shown plenty of interest in. Skip the cleaning chemicals and shoot for colorful and fun home supplies that wear down regularly.
If they moved into a new home later in the year it’s not too late to give a housewarming gift!
Good Drinks
Do they like coffee? Do they need a new coffee machine? Or are they a tea drinker? Are they always having a glass of wine at dinner, or have a particular type of beer they like? Think about the brands and flavors you’ve seen them enjoy if you can, and let them try something different (and hopefully similar).
If they’re an avid coffee drinker and you’d prefer to get them coffee beans instead of a coffee maker, don’t get the name brand beans. Look for a blend they’ve never had, and maybe wouldn’t have tried otherwise. The same principle applies to tea, beer, wine, and even liquor. Find a unique flavor that will appeal to your receiver and make your gift really stand out.
Unique Foods
Whether they’re a foodie or your area has something different to offer, a unique treat is always sure to please. Always be considerate if the receiver prefers sweet, salty, or savory when choosing your snack. Not everyone loves chocolate, and not everyone likes summer sausage! Try to consider what kinds of snacks you know they like and look for a unique or local brand you may have never even heard of.
However, if you know of an elite hard to find a brand that they truly love and can hardly find, a special direct order from their website will make you a holiday hero.
You can even go with something like a gift card to a popular food truck or restaurant in your area.
Ask Away
You don’t have to pretend to know this person incredibly well to get them the perfect gift! Ask them if there is anything they need. If you prefer to be less obvious that you are asking what to get them, just have a conversation about food, drink, or their home life and they will definitely leave hints for the perfect gift.
Even if you don’t know exactly what they want, a gift that is personal and unique is always more impressive than a gift card.
Tips to Saving on Holiday Shopping
Once you’re ready to start shopping for the holiday you’ll want to jump to your favorite retailer and start marking items off your list. You already shop smart and have your places marked out, but do you know you’re getting the best deals? Are you making the most out of that holiday cash?
Before you finalize those purchases, make the most out of your spending with these pre-shopping tips.
Cashback Offers
Before you start making purchases check all of your cards for any bonuses or cashback offers. Yes, even that card that’s been hiding in your wallet could be holding stacks of untapped cash! Utilizing cashback is one of the greatest ways to save money while you spend. Even debit cards with certain banks offer a percentage, however small it may be, The only catch is, you have to activate it! You have to take a look at your accounts and check not only what offers are available but make sure that you will get that cash back!
Make special note of the stores each card gives you money back on, put a small note on the cards even so that you never miss an opportunity to keep your money.
You can even start using that store credit card you never thought you’d use.
Cashback Shopping
Aside from cashback credit cards, there are numerous ways to earn money while you shop, some apps make it a little easier than others. While the most powerful shopping assistance comes with a fee, never underestimate the power of the holiday. These apps are sure to have a special holiday sign up deals, and referral bonuses to share with the rest of the family.
Some of the most popular names in cashback shopping, like Rakuten and “RetailMeNot”, offer instant cashback as you shop from your favorite retailers. These sites also typically offer amazing discounts and shopping guides to help make your gifting even easier. This year, the NY Times has put out a great gift ideas list which helps you break down ideas by price and category.
Amanda is passionate about everything deals. She enjoy finding posting and, to her bank account's dismay, purchasing great deals. Amanda specializes in deals relating to the Home & Garden, Baby and Health & Fitness categories. In her free time, Amanda spends time with her son and visiting family back east.
