With the 2019 Holiday Season now underway, many of us still haven’t purchased gifts for our loved ones for the upcoming holidays. In turn, here are 20 gift ideas which you ought to be able to order online within the next few days and still receive long in advance of this year’s Christmas and Hanukkah gift-giving sessions.
#1: Calphalon Precision Heat Espresso Machine With Grinder
The Calphalon Espresso Machine with Grinder uses precise grinding and even heating to create the perfect tasting espresso. Its integrated conical burr mill grinder features 30 adjustable grind settings for fresh espresso with every use. The brewing system features thermoblock heating technology and PID temperature control to evenly heat during espresso extraction, combined with gentle pre-infusion, which blooms the espresso grounds at the beginning of the extraction. Also available from Calphalon are the Calphalon ActiveSense Blender and the Calphalon IntelliCrisp 2-Slot Toaster. These and other great offerings are now available via Amazon.
#2: Pernod Ricard’s Acrylic Bar Cart
Pernod Ricard USA is the premium spirits and wine company in the U.S., and the largest subsidiary of Paris, France-based Pernod Ricard SA., the world’s second-largest spirits and wine company. The company’s leading spirits include such prestigious brands as Absolut Vodka, Avión Tequila, Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky, The Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Kahlúa Liqueur, Malibu, Monkey 47 Gin, Plymouth Gin, Seagram’s Extra Dry Gin, Jacob’s Creek, and Perrier-Jouët Champagne.
In addition to gift sets, customizable engraved bottles and crystal glassware, Pernod Ricard recently unveiled 2 top-tier luxury bar carts, providing a solution for everyone within the portfolio. The first offering is the Acrylic Bar Cart and includes The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve, Avión Silver Tequila and Absolut Elyx Vodka, making it the perfect starter kit for entertaining needs. Also available is the Prestige Bar Cart, which comes fully stocked with the entire prestige collection, crystal glassware and bartender-approved tools which instantly transforms home entertainment spaces into luxurious rooms, fully ready for any party or nightcap.
For more gift offerings from Pernod Ricard please visit its Portfolio Gift Guide here.
Whether in the house, at the gym, on your bike or elsewhere on the go, Tapplock Lite boasts a strong, lightweight chassis and packs Tapplock’s advanced fingerprint technology. Its state-of-the-art capacitive fingerprint sensor allows unlocking in under 0.8 seconds. Ultimately, Tapplock Lite is the perfect portable lifestyle lock.
The Squishologists at the Playfoam Wacky Workshop have formulated a brand new squish-sation: Playfoam Pluffle. This is mesmerizing, mixable, feel-good sparkly fluffly stuff that never dries out. Fun for all ages — the young and the young-at-heart.
Tipsy Elves is a holiday-themed apparel company. It sells holiday sweaters and other holiday-themed items through its website and other online vendors, and donates part of each sale to charity. Expect holiday sweaters, onesies, dressing, leggings, patriotic gear and other topical fashion items. In other words, there is still plenty of time to order yourself the best possible “ugly Christmas sweater.”
#6: Uber Chill XL Personal Mini Fridge
This personal mini fridge combines style and function in one scaled-down appliance. Warm or cold, enjoy food and drinks either way with dual settings and storage for up to twelve cans. Its sleek, retro shape draws attention but takes up little space under a desk or on a countertop. You can switch between “hot” and “cold” with ease so long as you keep at least 12 inches on each side of the fridge for proper ventilation.
#7: 3-in-1 Fitness Balance Board by Revolution Balance Boards
This three-in-one fitness balance board set aims to help you shape up by keeping your body off balance. The padded balance board comes with three swappable bases. The rocker, side-to-side roller, and wobbly air cushion work to fire up and stabilize core muscles. It is U.S.-made, can be used without shoes, and supports up to 450 pounds.
#8: The Abacus Hand & Arm Massager by Gelliflex
The Abacus Hand & Arm Massager is a Gelliprene gel-ball trigger point massager targeted for those who seek relief from hand, finger, thumb, elbow, or arm aches and pains. The massager incorporates a set of interchangeable solid steel axles and non-latex elastomer gel-balls of varying firmness, allowing you to customize their formation into thousands of restorative combinations. It weighs under 3 pounds and the accompanying set for the massager comes with a nylon carry bag.
Those seeking a carry-bag of a more light-hearted nature ought to look into the OMG Accessories brand. The trend-driven brand for kids and teens recently added Unicorn Backpacks, Crossbodies, Wallets, and Rolling Luggage to its holiday collection. OMG Accessories can now be found in thousands of retailers around the world, including Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, Macy’s, Dillards, and Von Maur. CEO Anne Harper founded the company, which reportedly has millions of customers. in 2009
K by DOLCE&GABBANA is a fragrance that aims to inspire and captivate, blazing a trail of lingering masculine seduction. Instantly conjuring the Italian countryside and the Mediterranean midday sun, its warm enveloping embrace evokes the fresh earthy scent of wooded Tuscan hills. The sublime and majestic scent boldly creates a vibrant crescendo of citruses, ignited by fiery aromatics and underpinned by sophisticated and sensual woods. This scent was an active collaboration between renowned perfume industry veterans Daphné Bugey and Nathalie Lorson.
The fragrance opens with zesty citruses that invigorate the senses: an energetic fusion of sparkling blood orange and pressed Sicilian lemon. Their effervescence is tinged with the fresh bite of juniper berry and warmed by amber accents of calming clary sage, blended with crisp geranium and restorative lavandin. These notes are ignited by an arresting spark of spicy pimento essence, an ingredient seldom used in perfumery, which adds a touch of heat, kindling the heart of the fragrance and amplifying its masculine energy. The scent then unfolds to a base of warm woods, sensual cedarwood merging with earthy vetiver, before yielding to the sweet spiciness of patchouli. Magnetic and unmistakably masculine, the scent both reflects and intensifies the innate charisma of a modern-day king.
#11: Highland Park Twisted Tattoo 16-Year-Old Whisky
Perfect for the whisky collector, Twisted Tattoo is the new 16-Year-Old limited-edition offering from the #2 most collectible single malt in the world. Rich and full-bodied, this whisky has been crafted using an innovative combination of Spanish Rioja seasoned casks and first-fill bourbon casks, which is a first for the distillery.
Also fantastic from Highland Park is its Orcadian Vintage 1970. Presently limited inventory remains of this exquisite 40-Year-Old whisky. Bursting with flavors of caramelized pineapple and citrus, coupled with Highland Park’s signature peat and heather honey sweetness. Perfect for gifting for anyone turning 50 in 2020, this is an ideal entertaining gift for a whisky connoisseur.
Recently the folks at Wicked Audio debuted several new (truly-wireless) designs to offer some unique and affordable options to the market for consumers. With the low price point, pocket-size, and different spin on true wireless audio design, these offerings are surely a solid staple gift idea for someone in our lives.
Cron is a feature-packed, premium true wireless earbud sports an extended battery life, allowing users to jam for up to 6 hours without a charge. Its compact companion Powerbank charging case allows users to charge their buds along with other devices, such as smartphones and cameras, making it the ultimate travel accessory. The Dunmore is perfect for all kinds of users, whether you’re going on a trip or running through the rain. The Syver braves the elements with an IP65 waterproof and dust resistance level. The Gnar is a budget-friendly true wireless earbud which features ambient noise protection and a mic with answer/hangup settings.
#13: Greatest Hits LP by The Jackson 5
Originally released on December 27, 1971, The Jackson 5’s first singles collection — titled Greatest Hits — encapsulated an extraordinary and intense 18-month span of “Jacksonmania.” Stocked with their biggest hits to date, including their 4 consecutive No. 1s, the album itself was a smash, peaking at No. 2 R&B and No. 12 on the Billboard 200. Motown/UME has released Greatest Hits in its rare and sought-after quad mix, originally issued only in Japan in 1975, on black vinyl LP and limited-edition clear vinyl LP.
Also The 50th anniversary of James Brown’s October 1, 1969 homecoming concert in Augusta, Georgia, will be celebrated with the first-ever release of the complete show, newly mixed and including seven never-before-issued performances. Available now for preorder on CD, 2LP vinyl, and digital audio, Live at Home with His Bad Self will be releasedon October 25 by Republic/UMe.
Bindi is the leading Italian name in desserts, bringing Italian traditions like the famous Christmas cake to the American home for over 70 years. As a symbol of luck and prosperity, and one rich in cultural history, the Bindi Panettone is created from its own exclusive recipe which combines the Milanese tradition with the passion and experience in pastry making of the Bindi family. Although excellent on their own, panettoni are most also popularly enjoyed with coffee or wine or paired with sweet spreads or gelato. Bindi’s panettones are appealingly offered in 3 different sizes.
For 25 years, as the frontman of The Offspring, Dexter Holland has been one of the most successful punk rock musicians out there. In fact, The Offspring recently completed yet another sold-out South American tour. But that is not all that the award-winning Holland has had going on late into 2019.
Holland, who has a Ph.D. degree in molecular biology from the University of Southern California, also has a popular hot sauce brand named Gringo Bandito. Gringo Bandito was launched in 2006 and is now headquartered in Huntington Beach, California. Its hot sauces can be found in over 6,000 American supermarkets.
#16: Difference Coffee Company
Recently involved with both National Coffee Day on September 29th and World Coffee Day on October 1st, the Difference Coffee Company aims to select the finest beans on the planet and then expertly roast them. In turn, the Difference Coffee Company’s varieties can be found in 30 Michelin-starred restaurants and 24 luxury hotels around the world, including the Four Seasons, The Dorchester and The Ritz. This exclusive, limited-supply brand has even been sampled to the delight of world-renowned chefs such as Guy Savoy, Alain Passard and Anne-Sophie Pic.
In turn, you now have the opportunity to experience this balance of fruitiness and acidity — along with intense and unique flavors — of the brand right at home. Coffees which until now have been available to only the best chefs in the world are being offered exclusively to Nespresso machine owners through a dedicated online, no-fee club. Pod varieties include Hawaii Kona Champion and Jamaica Blue Mountain.
#17: Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock ‘N’ Roll DVD
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock ‘N’ Roll is considered one of the all-time classic concert films. Capturing a once-in-a-lifetime gathering of rock ‘n’ roll’s finest, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards had invited the likes of Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, Linda Ronstadt, Etta James and Julian Lennon to play alongside him and Berry. This new release from Shout! Factory is not only the first time the film has been released on Blu-Ray but also includes plenty of previously-unreleased footage and features. Prepare to enjoy 54 minutes of rehearsal footage, a making-of documentary, and the “Chuckisms” featurette, which compiles classic Chuck Berry remarks.
The Star Wars Trilogy is one of the best-selling albums ever released by Varèse Sarabande Records, selling almost 500,000 albums since its 1983 release, an especially-impressive statistic for an instrumental soundtrack tribute release. Officially endorsed by Lucasfilm and composer John Williams, this title’s outer packaging contains actual stills from each of the 3 original Star Wars films and a personal letter from John Williams on the back of the album.
Also newly-available from Varèse Sarabande Records are soundtrack titles related to The Goonies, The Crow and Pee-wee’s Big Adventure. Ideal gift ideas for loved ones who loved both classic films and iconic movie scores alike.
TBJ Gourmet is dedicated to helping both professional and home-based chefs create memorable meals. From its trend-setting Bacon Jams to its globally-inspired spreads and condiments, TBJ Gourmet’s products aim to enhance your recipes.
While TBJ Gourmet’s award-winning products are found in specialty food stores, butcher shops, delis, grocery stores, and restaurants throughout North America, they are all made locally in Pennsylvania and are always sourced ethically and locally when possible. They use only vegetarian-fed and antibiotic-free meat. They partner with Philabundance, the largest hunger-relief organization in the greater Philadelphia area.
#20: Catoctin Creek Distilling Co.
The Catoctin Creek Distilling Co. is offering branded flasks, glasses, decanters, shot glasses, and other interesting items this holiday season. But I especially admire Catoctin Creek’s Barrel Program. On-site guests of the Catoctin Creek Distilling Co. will get to participate in the bottling of their own private, single cask expression. When all steps of the process have been completed, said guests will not only get to keep the cask. They will also receive approximately 30 cases of whisky (180 bottles), a VIP tour of the distillery, 4 100 mL barrel samples to choose the flavor of choice, 1 30-gallon Catoctin Creek barrel, an alcohol proof of choice, and a custom bottle label with a custom logo on it.
Those unable to visit Purcellville, Virginia ought to know that Catoctin Creek — founded by Becky and Scott Harris in 2009 — was the first legal distillery in Loudoun County since before Prohibition. Virginia is the birthplace of American whiskey, and Catoctin Creek produces Roundstone Rye, Virginia’s most awarded whisky.
