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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,
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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.
Th e kits span a range of interests, including
Crystalize, Maker Electronics, Cool Builds,
Geodes, Space Out and Solar Racer.
Offi ce 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.
Th e plates come in four
playful sayings: Everyday
I’m Hustlin’, Undercover
Superhero, Boss Lady and
Out to Lunch. Th ey’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.
Th e pens are available in gel or ballpoint
styles and pair perfectly
with the Brilliance Notetaking
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 refill pages
and expansion
discs to fi t the
user’s specifi c
needs.
Organized
Style
A wellplanned
sched- ule 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. Th e 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 built-in USB ports, a back panel
electrical outlet, trouble-free cord management
and locking castors for easy
mobility.
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