GIFT GIVING IDEAS // lifestyle

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Most of us will get those warm slippers , socks or pjs for gifts. Things we all need and most likely want for Christmas. I know I would love a new lounge set or nightwear!

For our family its hard to know what to get them, most have all the things but sometimes it nice to get a little creative . I think its great to magazine subscriptions to a favourite magazine.

GIFT IDEAS FOR THE HARD TO GET

So if someone you know loves to travel then a travel magazine is an option, one like Conde Naste is a good one, or the National Geographic magazines. Beauty or fashion magazines for the fashion lover. Sporty types might like to see the latest in gym gadgets and techno types a techno magazine. The choices are endless.

For those that love music , perhaps concert tickets to their favourite singer or performance of plays.

Another great gift for those that like to dine out are gift cards to a restaurant. Perhaps a brunch or dinner to a special restaurant.

Same for movie lovers, tickets to the movies or a set of DVDs of their favourite series, along with a popcorn machine for the movie nights.

Books are always a good choice and interesting , so whatever they like to read you can find. Whether its romance novels, mysteries or
travel , art books. Nothing like a good book to read over the holidays! What are your favourite books to rea

For the creative types , getting their hobby things will no doubt make them happy. A painter a set of brushed and canvases , and so on.

More active types might like to try new activity. There are so many great classes to try out, lessons in dance, zumba or tai chi, yoga or pilates, there are weekend only or drop in classes in many cities.

Any new courses that might be of interest , whether learning a new language, learning to cook asian or learning to draw, or a jewelry making class or just some of the things that might interest them.

There are many more great gift ideas to try- a spa treatment, manicures for the girls on the list. Guys might like tickets to a sporting event. And I know most girls and guys would love it!

Truthfully all of the above would make me really happy.

SO WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR IDEAS FOR GIFT GIVING?

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