22 DECEMBER 13, 2018 RIDGEWOOD TIMES WWW.QNS.COM
HOLIDAY GUIDE
Perfect Picks for the Holidays
Practical presents for everyone on your list
When you're making your
list and checking it twice,
there's sure to be at least one
person who you may not know what to
gift for the holidays. Instead of settling
for a well-intentioned something that
will end up in the corner of the closet,
look for ideas that are truly useful.
Practical gift s don't have to be boring,
though. As these ideas show, there
are plenty of ways to make functional
items fun and stylish. Simply think
about your recipient's interests and
lifestyle, and you'll certainly fi nd a
winning gift idea. Also get creative
with your shopping destination. A
retailer like Offi ce Depot off ers a wide
array of useful products and holiday
treasures for all ages.
Find more gift s for everyone on
your list at offi cedepot.com.
FULL STEAM AHEAD
For a kid whose bedroom is already
bursting with toys, an educational kit
that encourages learning through play
may be the perfect gift solution. For
example, Scholastic STEAM kits allow
kids to explore and create with projects
and activities that emphasize curriculum
in the areas of science, technology,
engineering, art and math. Each kit
off ers a unique blend of hands-on activities
and educational content geared for
kids ages 7-12. The kits span a range of
interests, including Crystalize, Maker
Electronics, Cool Builds, Geodes, Space
Out and Solar Racer.
OFFICE STYLE
A working guy or gal deserves
some special recognition for a job
well done. An executive style desk
holder is a simple way to display fun
name plates that give a nod to the
professional's sense of humor. The
plates come in four playful sayings:
Everyday I'm Hustlin', Undercover
Superhero, Boss Lady and Out to
Lunch. They're fun and aff ordable
solutions for an offi ce Secret Santa
exchange or as a stocking stuff er for
friends or family.
THE WRITE STUFF
For the budding artist or journal
keeper in your life, the limited-edition
TUL Brilliance Pens collection is a perfect
choice. The pens are available in gel
or ballpoint styles and pair perfectly
with the Brilliance Note-taking System,
a leather notebook collection that comes
in junior and letter-size formats. A mirrored
fi nish behind the die-cut pattern
of the cover adds an element of elegance.
Additionally, the notebooks can be customized
with accessories like dividers,
dated refi ll pages and expansion discs
to fi t the user's specifi c needs.
ORGANIZED STYLE
A well-planned schedule helps ensure
that your busy days and weeks
run smoothly. Ideal for the organized
woman (or one who aspires to be), the
At-a-Glance Emily Ley line makes organization
fun and stylish. An option like
the Simplifi ed System Organizer Cover
helps keep your planner protected
from stray marks and spills while adding
a sleek, professional accent. The
cover's interior has a pocket to hold
folded papers and space for business
cards, a pen and notepad, along with
a bungee closure and matching button
to help keep everything neatly stored.
GAME'S ON
Make the face of that tech-savvy teen
on your list light up with gamer-friendly
gift s. The Realspace Gaming Chair
provides contoured padding, a removable
neck-support pillow, adjustable
arms, adjustable seat height and back
tilt for optimal positioning. For more
tech-time play, the Mobile Tech Desk
features a tempered glass surface, large
slide-out keyboard tray and plenty of
shelf space for all the computer equipment.
Additional features include builtin
USB ports, a back panel electrical
outlet, trouble-free cord management
and locking castors for easy mobility.
Courtesy Family Features
Photo courtesy of Getty Images