Let's be honest, shopping for the holidays isn't always easy. The stores are swelling with stressed-out shoppers and even more stressed temporary salespeople (more than half a million, to be exact). And they're all distracting you from the task at hand—finding unique and personal gifts in your price range. So each year, we offer our hassle-free, avoid-the-crowds gift guide. Perfect presents for your loved ones or your own personal wish list, all available online.
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High Density Yoga Mat
$39.95/ $19.99, by HemingWeigh -
Bourbon Vanilla Caramels
$7.50, by CC Made -
Stencil Tote Kit
$24.50, by Yellow Owl Workshop -
Matches
$8, by Bridge & Burn -
Moscow Mule Mugs
$24.98, by Huckberry -
Dead Sea Soaking Salts
$17.95, by Herbivore -
Salted French Caramels
$16.96, by Le Petit Saunier -
Linen Journal
$12, by Shinola -
Cold Brew Coffee Bean Bags
$13.95, by Grady's -
Duct Tape Keychain
$20, by Gearward -
Temporary Tattoos
$15, by Tattly -
Personal Salt Tin
$5 (for two), by Jacobsen Salt. Co. -
"Stop Talking" Cards
$10, by Set Editions -
Minimergency Kit
$18, by Pinch Provisions -
Flask Funnel
$10, by Izola -
Cocktail Ice Sphere Molds
$11.95, by Tovolo -
Ceramic Travel Mug
$18.50, by J.Crew -
Peppermint Bark Cookies
$24.95, by Williams Sonoma -
Recycled Glasses
$28/ $24.98, by Usful Glassworks -
Dark Hot Chocolate
$16, by MarieBelle -
Turbo Flyer
$18/ $15.98, by Tait Design Co. -
Playing Cards
$30/ $24.98, by Misc. Goods Co. -
Match Bottle
$14, by Skeem -
Carry-On Cocktail Kit
$24/ $19.98, by W&P Design -
Enamel Mugs
$26/ $22.98, by Falcon Enamelware -
Monthly Planner
$22, by Appointed -
Beaded Drop Necklace
$52/ $24.98, by Red Earth -
Brass Shoe Horn
$24, by Izola -
Double-Walled Water Bottle
$23.99, by KA-E -
Charcoal Purifying Eye Mask
$23, by Morihata -
DIY Herb Garden
$26/ $22.98, by Makerskit -
Sneaker Cleaning Kit
$16, by Jason Markk -
"My Paris Dream"
$16.99, by Kate Betts -
Soap-on-a-Rope
$15, by Jack Black -
Heattech Knit Scarf
$19.90 / $14.90, by Uniqlo -
Infinity Scarf
$26/ $22.98, by Wigwam -
Monogram Jewelry Box
$22, by American Ateilier -
Fair Isle
$24.95, by Gap -
Matzo Toffee Chocolates
$24/ $19, by Alma -
Scotch Oatmeal Cookies
$22, by Byrd's -
All Natural Boot Oil
$17.95, by Red Wing -
Leather Cord Wraps
$24, by West Elm -
Bourbon Cherries
$16, by Jack Rudy -
Sun Printing Kit
$24, by Terrain -
Raw Steel Pocket Knife
$17.95, by Higonokam -
Electronic Football
$22, at East Dane -
Oar Cocktail Stirrers
$13, by Sideshow Press -
Machined Aluminum Dice
$19.95, at Cool Material -
Lightsaber
$12.92, by Star Wars -
Whisky: The Manual
$16.88, at Amazon -
Fair Isle Socks
$16.50, by Club Monaco -
Fictional Hotel Notepads
$18, by Herb Lester -
Old Fashioned Hand Cream
$20, by Barr-Co. -
Maple Bacon Jam
$8.95, by Stonewall Kitchen
Important Dates
December
15
Last day to send gifts using Standard Post US Mail to ensure Christmas delivery.
(For guaranteed Hanukkah delivery, it's 11/29)
December
17
Last day for standard shipping using FedEx and UPS to ensure delivery by Christmas Eve.
(Expedited 2-Day Shipping gives you until 12/22)
December
18
Free Shipping Day. When hundreds of retailers offer free shipping with delivery by Christmas Eve in the continental US.