Ultimate Guide to Gift Giving 2015
EROVER
Great Scott! It’s not the Hoverboard Zemeckis and Mattel promised us back in 1989, but EROVER isn’t a bad compromise. This hands-free, Segway-like, self-balancing scooter boasts speeds up to 9mph and a distance of 9–12 miles on a single charge. From $250 amazon.com
Fitbit Charge HR
In a sea of wearable fitness devices that make claims they don’t live up to, Fitbit stands out for its streamlined design and forward-thinking functionality. Its latest incarnation, Charge HR, multitasks as a heart-rate monitor, daily activity and exercise tracker, sleep monitor, and watch with caller ID. $150 fitbit.com
Ridge Merino
Whether you’re bombing down a dusty slope or just binge-watching Netflix while you ‘chill,’ Ridge Merino has you (literally) covered with its line of moisture-wicking, UV-protecting, cold-weather undergarments that keep your body covered and comfortable despite the elements. From $25 ridgemerino.com
glassybaby
Light up your holiday and pride parties with this rainbow-colored collection of hand-blown, Martha Stewart-endorsed candleholders, 10 percent of the proceeds from which are donated directly to organizations that provide financial and emotional assistance to those in need. $264 glassybaby.com
Mahabis Slippers
Available in classic and summer styles, Mahabis has reinvented the traditional slipper with detachable, customizable soles, collapsible heels, and an impossibly soft sheep-wool lining for a sleek, Instagram-ready footwear experience designed with your fashionable little piggies in mind. $89 mahabis.com
BB-8 Droid
Star Wars fever got the jump-off earlier this year when video of BB-8, Sphero’s app-enabled droid, starting rolling around on YouTube, and social media blew up with anticipation for the most adorable robot since Wall-E. Features include voice recognition, the ability to record and play back holographic videos, autonomous behavior, and an adaptive personality that’ll make you hope the Force is with you. $150 apple.com
Loopy Cases stocking stuffer
Save your phone from those dreaded drops and cracked screens with this case that features a patented loop to make one-handed use secure and stress-free. $29 loopycases.com
RingSafe stocking stuffer
Save yourself the heart attack of losing your engagement or wedding ring by securely fastening it to a set of keys, necklace, or other hard-to-misplace accessory. $40 ringsafe.com
Kentucky Bourbon Candle stocking stuffer
Scent up your hotel room, office, man cave, or — because this is the place where its application is most appreciated — the bathroom like a southern whiskey distillery with this tin travel candle that features base notes of vetiver and cedar blended with bourbon, cognac, palmarosa, and rose. $12.50 ajmurrays.com
Zipper Earbuds stocking stuffer
Why it’s taken so long to find a solution for the ball of wires that are your headphones every time you take them out is up for debate, but these never-tangle zipper earbuds are your saving grace. $25 cocalilyboutique.com
Mellow
Restaurant-quality dining sets up shop in your home kitchen with Mellow, a WIFI-connected, sous-vide-style food-preparation device that cooks food with such precision, you’ll think your hubby hid Wolfgang Puck in the pantry. $399 cookmellow.com
#LoveWins Tapestry.
Your pride speaks for itself with the handmade #LoveWins watercolor tapestry that looks just as great hanging on your wall as it does worn as a shawl. $79 society6.com
Harry’s Shave Products stocking stuffer
Quality products at fair prices offer a better way to shave with Harry’s grooming supplies available as one-time gift items (great for Dopp kits or gym bags) or as a subscription that sends replacement products on a pre-selected schedule.
From $5/month harrys.comShore Projects Watches.
Style is of the essence in this customizable collection of watches from across the pond. UK-based Shore Projects lets timepiece-toting dandies choose from 14 different faces that are interchangeable with a selection of 24 straps available in a spectrum of colors and patterns, like leather, pastel, and polka dots. $260 usa.shoreprojects.com
Somabar Robotic Bartender
This app-controlled robotic bartender takes up about as much counter space as your standard KitchenAid mixer while letting you create cocktails and infuse bitters with the ease and effortlessness of a bottle-tossing Brian Flanagan. $429 somebarkickstarter.com
Coolest Cooler
A high-performance blender, outdoor Bluetooth speaker with Party Pairing, USB charger, LED light, bottle opener, accessory deck, and other awesome integrated essentials will make you the token LGBT P-I-M-P of your next Sunday morning tailgate party. $485 coolest.com
Nerdwax stocking stuffer
Shades stay put with a couple nose-dabs of this balmy blend of beeswax and other all-natural and certified-organic ingredients designed to keep sun protection (and eyeglasses) firmly in place. $10 nerdwax.com
