It seems every year we struggle with finding the perfect holiday gift for our family and friends. There are so many options-online, bricks and mortar, catalogues. In addition, trying to find a gift that someone will love and be able to use all year long can sometimes, well, be a little boring. We’ve created an Eldery Gift Guide to help you find the perfect holiday gifts that are both personal and practical.
Books
A book is always a good choice for a holiday gift. Browsing through Amazon or visiting your local Barnes and Noble will generate many ideas on subject matter to purchase the perfect book. Is the person you are thinking of giving a gift to have a kindle or iBooks? No problem!You can send a gift card to allow that special someone to purchase a book of their choosing.
The Royal Family has been a fascinating news topic with the recent engagement of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Prince William and Kate Middleton expecting their third child, Queen Elizabeth II becoming the first monarch to celebrate her sapphire jubilee (65 years on the throne), and the celebration of 70 years of marriage between Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II. The book, “My Husband and I” by Ingrid Seward, delves into the 70 year marriage of Philip and Elizabeth, and is definitely an interesting read into one of longest marriages of a public figure in modern times.
Book Accessories
If you give or receive books for the holidays, you may want this wonderful accessory to rest that book as you read. The Hog Wild Peeramid Bookrest not only works for your hardback novels, they are great for your e-reader as well. Check this interesting accessory in multiple colors and prints here.
Travel
Who doesn’t love to travel? While giving someone a trip to Europe or the Grand Canyon may not be in your budget, travel accessories are always a great holiday gift for the world traveler. Check out Travel Smith which has everything from clothing, to chargers, compression socks, and electric outlet adaptors. If you sign up for their emails you will get 15% off your first purchase.
Let There Be Light
Do you ever walk into a room and don’t have hand to reach the light switch? No problem here as Lutron has motion light sensors to fit every room of the house. So turning on the lights is as simple as walking through the door. Motion censored lights can also help prevent falls by creating well lit rooms that illuminate walkways. Installation is easy too.
Jewelry In A Snap
As we get older it becomes a bit more difficult to put on our necklaces and manage pesky clasps. You can easily amend that necklace clasp with a magnetic clasp that will make putting on your jewelry easy and convenient. You can find these beauties at your local Walmart.
Zip It
Wearing dresses can be fun but also a chore. Let’s face it, our arms are not long enough to get that dress zipped up when we don’t have a back up. What to do? Here’s the solution: Zip My Dress. They offer a device that will solve this dilemma and allow you to zip and wear any dress you like. Check out their website for this amazing yet simple device as a great stocking stuffer.
Helpful and thoughtful gifts will outlast the holiday season and bring joy to your loved ones. Have a happy holidays!
