Hottest Holiday Gifts: Your 2017 Shopping Guide

Tis’ the season…get out your fuzzy sweaters, hot cocoa, and your list of friends and family – it’s time to get ready to shop!

According to the National Retail Federation, this year consumers plan to spend an average of:

$608 on gifts for family, friends and coworkers

$218 on other holiday purchases such as candy, food and decorations

$141 on other non-gift purchases for themselves and their families

We’ve got some of the most unique gift ideas for you – as well as some of the trendiest – right here:

For the wee ones:

Anki Cosmo Robot, one of the year’s hottest toys, this very cool (and super cute) Robot who has a mind of his own. He can nudge you to play, express emotions in response to your actions, and keep you coming back for more! Download the free app and you are ready to play games all day! Plus, the more you play, the more games you unlock. You can purchase the Anki Cosmo Robot at Toys R Us and on Amazon and Ebay!

For the teens:

The WonderTech Invader Quadcopter Drone features a light and agile body that can be controlled from up to 300 feet away. The 6-axis gyro lets it perform one-touch flips; it features a collision protection shell and headless mode.

For your wee beastie:

Look no further than Amazon.com for the iFetch Interactive Ball Launcher – this great invention lets dogs play fetch to their heart’s content! Once your dog places the miniature tennis ball into the top of the iFetch tennis ball machine, this interactive dog toy throws it 10, 20 and even 30 feet. Adjust the launch distance with a touch of a button and let the fun begin.

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For her:

Is there a woman on your list who won’t want this Tory Burch Parker Leather Tote? We can assure you, there is not. Creamy toned, perfectly honed and ideal for any weather, anywhere. Black, Navy or Duststorm. Get it at Nordstrom.

For him:

New Fitbit Alta Fitness Tracker – ready to track your workouts, heart rate, distance, calories burned, floors climbed, active minutes and steps. Can receive calls and texts, is water resistant, and can also help track sleep patterns for better health.

For friends / co-workers:

Everyone likes something personal. Check out the Etsy Personalized Gifts section where you can shop and customize everything from Baby’s First Christmas ornaments to Handwritten Jewelry. With something for everyone, you really can’t go wrong.

You still have time to get some great deals and to ship internationally in time for Christmas. Stackry offers an easy way for customers to save money on international package shipping. See how much you can save on your next shipment with our shipping calculator!

Did you know….

Consumers are giving back in a variety of ways this season. Over a third plan to either donate items or financially to a charity or cause. Another 2 in 10 plan to do so by purchasing from retailers that support a cause. (Source: NRF)

Want to give AND give back?

• GoodShop lets you shop thousands of stores online and designate a portion of your purchase to your choice of its affiliated charities and schools – and you get a discount, too!
• eBay Charity Shop lets you can shop for good by buying and giving back to organizations like The American Red Cross, and CARE.
• And if you love Amazon, don’t miss the opportunity to give back at its cause-related site, AmazonSmile. AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon that lets customers enjoy the same wide selection of products, low prices, and convenient shopping features as on Amazon.com. The difference is that when customers shop on AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to the charitable organizations selected by customers.

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