A good Christmas gift gives someone something to do, use or look forward to once the wrapping is off. Start with how they spend their time. A coloring blanket gives a family an activity for Christmas afternoon. A fondue mug gives a host an easy dessert to put on the table. Here are seven ideas for the people and pets on your list.
1. For a family that likes to make things: a DIY coloring blanket
The DIY Christmas coloring blanket is a fleece throw with a holiday scene printed in outline and comes with acrylic markers. Choose a lap size for one person or a larger throw for coloring together. The Christmas coloring blanket size guide compares all three sizes and shows all seven designs.
2. For kids who want to play right away: a Christmas bubble machine
Pick the handheld Santa version of the Christmas bubble machine if they like to aim the bubbles themselves. The Santa, snowman and gnome figures are the sit-and-watch option, with lights and music. If you choose a figure, wrap three AA batteries with it so it’s ready to use.
3. For the person who decorates every room: a mini Christmas projector
The TreeGlow Christmas projector puts one still holiday picture at a time on a wall or ceiling. It runs on USB-A power and comes in 12-slide and 24-slide sets. Choose 12 slides for the classic scenes, or 24 if they’ll want more pictures to swap in. Our indoor Christmas projector guide lists the scenes in both sets and explains how to set up the light in a bedroom.
4. For a host or a couple: a chocolate fondue mug
A fondue mug set turns dessert for two into something you can make at the table. A tealight underneath keeps the chocolate warm. Give it with a bar of chocolate and a small bag of pretzels for a gift they can try that evening.
5. For someone who always puts on music: a magnetic fridge music player
The TapSpin magnetic fridge player comes with nine record-shaped NFC tags. Set a tag on the player to play its assigned song, or use USB-C to load music of your own. Choose it for someone whose kitchen already has a soundtrack.
6. For the friend who loves a novelty gift: a tap-to-pay wand
The Merry Tap Wand holds their own contactless card in the head so they can tap the wand at a compatible payment terminal. It’s a stocking stuffer for the friend who’ll enjoy pulling it out at the coffee shop. The card is supplied by the recipient.
7. For the dog or cat with a favorite nap spot: a sleigh pet bed
The plush Christmas sleigh bed comes in Santa Red or Frost Blue, with a cushion and a small pillow. Measure the space your pet takes up when lying down and check the size chart before choosing between the three sizes. Our sleigh pet bed size guide shows all three dimensions and what to do when your pet is between sizes.
Shopping on a budget or against the calendar?
Start with the wand or the fondue mug for a smaller gift. The handheld bubble machine and the 12-slide projector are also worth checking if your budget is around $30. Compare the current prices for the options you want before ordering.
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