Christine’s holiday gift ideas for people on the move - Part Two
Last week in this space, I attempted to enlighten you, dear reader, with some holiday gift ideas for those living an active lifestyle. Knowing many are about to (once again) embark on a familiar path that starts with, "No worries, there's plenty of time," but ends with, "It's Christmas Eve! Somebody help!" - inspired me to write what hopefully, will be seen for what it is: a life preserver for the spouse of an active person. That's right, gentlemen, I'm talking to you, the wannabe shoppers with "the very best intentions" on getting in done early but can't because of the enormous, overwhelming task that is the elephant in the room for the entire Holiday shopping season. For some of you, "getting it done" is an oxymoron because you didn't.
Allow me to help. There are plenty of inexpensive gift ideas that will make her happy, you just have to get out there! Once you've turned off Hockey Night, bundled up good and warm, de-iced your windows and set out in a blizzard for the mall, you're ready for some serious shopping. The rest is up to me and I'll make it easy for you.
Finding a good knitwear scarf is simply one of those "can't miss" gifts that are functional, while sporting a wide range of colour and style. After snowshoeing or working out in the cold, the scarf will keep her neck warm and cozy while she's stylin' and thinking warm, fuzzy thoughts about the hip dude who discovered it. Also popular in knitwear this year is the classic poncho. They are versatile, functional, more styling than ever, and perfect for that walk with a cup of coffee. She'll be looking trendy while visions of your face attached to Superman's body will be dancing in her head. Canadian fashion knitwear designer Cecile Benac has a quality selection of medium to hi-end knitwear that will suit the outdoorsy type to the fashion conscious. www.cecilebenacknitwear.com
Complement the poncho with Firma hi rise leggings as a gift of fashionable shaping. www.firmawear.com It looks great with boots and the poncho and a host of other garments and accessories as well.
A great stocking stuffer would be hair accessories for your active partner on the go. Scunci offers a varied selection of accessories to choose from. +
If she just started an exercise program then perhaps she would like a Peak long sleeve pullover sweatshirt and Gotrail 2 shoes by Skechers. Both are perfect for winter running, while her love and gratitude for the giver should at least equal the life of the shoes.
Finally - and this might bring holiday tears of joy to you, gentlemen - you can do all your shopping online if you want to. The hockey game can stay on. The deicing and blizzard will have to wait until you're ready. Just browse until you like something and click. Any young person could have told you this. Your welcome.
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