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Christmas is only weeks away, and all the decorations may be coming out of storage. If you haven’t started planning out your gift list, now is the time! Need gift ideas? We’ve compiled a list of the most popular Christmas...
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Christmas is only weeks away, and all the decorations may be coming out of storage. If you haven’t started planning out your gift list, now is the time!
Need gift ideas? We’ve compiled a list of the most popular Christmas gifts 2020 for gamers, parents, kids, friends, and even coworkers.
Christmas Gifts for Gamers 2020
There are so many gift options for gamers! From new games to accessories, at least one of these gift ideas is sure to make the holiday extra happy for your favorite gamer.
A New Game
One of the most popular video games, Animal Crossing, also appeals to all ages. The newest version of the game Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch is a great gift idea for gamers in the home.
Gaming Keyboards
Gamers who play via a game console might not find that their controller gives them the best playing advantage. Delays happen. And a gaming keyboard might make the game a bit more controllable…and, perhaps, even winnable.
The HyperX glows with rainbow backlights and features specialized media controls. The price is pretty reasonable, too!
A Comfortable Gaming Chair
If you’re gaming for a few hours, comfort is key! Gift your favorite gamer a gaming chair to relax—and game!—in comfort. While there are many specialized gaming chairs on the market, there are old-school options, too! The bean bag is perhaps the OG gaming chair!
Christmas Gifts for Mom 2020
Finding Christmas gifts for mom isn’t always easy. She might seem to have everything. What do you gift the person who saw you through childhood, the brutal teenage years, and helped you learn to adult?
Experiences
Choose a gift experience that she will love. This could mean tickets to an opera, symphony concert or maybe even a day at the spa. Covid and the health mandates may limit your options, so you may have to get creative.
A Personalized Photo Album
Give your mom the gift of memories with a handmade (or professionally created) photo album. Include family photos and arrange them chronologically to show your family’s story through the years. Photo albums can be a great budget-friendly gift if money is tight.
A Memory Quilt
Create a memory quilt for mom using old baby clothes or other mementos. Or have each family member design their own square for the quilt. Use a fabric marker for each family member to sign their square or write a personal message to mom.
Christmas Gifts for Dad 2020
Dad might be into DIY, golf or loves his daily cocktail. He was the one who might have helped you learn to drive or set you on the right track when you strayed. Whatever dad did for you, make sure his gift is something special.
Monthly Gifts
Monthly subscriptions are great because they are an ongoing gift. Just be sure to choose a subscription that fits dad’s tastes. There are monthly subscription services for coffees, teas, plants, and spirits, too!
Experiences
Like mom, dad may love a gifted experience. Treat him to a day at the golf course, or schedule a time for a really unique experience (like driving a racecar). Think about what dad loves and tailor an experience just for him.
Gifts for Kids 2020
Children may have their own ideas about what makes the perfect Christmas gift. Perhaps they’ve already created a wish list to Santa. If you’re on the hunt for the best toys for this year, Good Housekeeping included a great roundup back in August; Play-Doh Compounds, CurliGirls, Crayola Paper Flower Science Kit and SeeMyFeelings Mirror were all on the list!
Clothes, new shoes and even tech gadgets also are always popular gifts for kids and teens. As kids get older, they may be extremely specific about what they want for Christmas. When you know exactly what your kids want, shop sales to find the best deal (especially for tech!).
Gifts for Friends
If you’re on a tight budget, friends may be bumped from the gift list. Bake up some treats from scratch, or create a memory book of your friendship. You can offer to pick up the bill for a holiday lunch or maybe treat your friend to a manicure or pedicure.
Creativity also can go a long way. Personalized gift baskets can pack a lot of meaning into one gift. Create a gift basket of unique coffees/teas, a few cute mugs and maybe some flavored syrups. A spa gift basket could include bath salts, lotion, loofahs, mani/pedi tools and more.
Gifts for Coworkers
Coworkers might not be on the list unless your company opts for a Secret Santa or White Elephant exchange. Companies may set a price limit for gifts to keep the exchange equitable to all. Coffees, teas, mugs, candles and even holiday goodies (packaged and labeled, of course) all could make good gifts. Or tailor the Secret Santa gift to the individual (if you know interests). For Secret Santa gifts, Town & Country recommends candy boxes, a planner, an elephant bank, and even an umbrella!
As for white elephant gifts, anything goes! Just don’t choose anything too outlandish or offensive. Odd thrifted finds, crazy candles, bizarre singing hamsters and other funny gifts all make perfect white elephant gifts.
While Christmas shopping might seem like the last thing to worry about right now, the holiday will be here sooner than we expect. If you’re stuck at home or need some way to pass the time that doesn’t involve holiday cleaning, start shopping for family, friends and co-workers now. You may score some great deals shopping early, and you’ll be finished with your shopping with time to spare.
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