Hey Prepsters!
Tis the season for holiday gifting! My friend and blogging superstar, Brett of The Posh Man and I have created the ultimate holiday gift guide for 2016. Whether you’re looking for a cool gadget for your son, or the perfect drink to spice up your festivities, we’ve got you covered.
1. The GoPro HERO5 at Sport Check
The GoPro HERO5 Black is the newest release from the super popular gadget company. With specs such as the 4K video, touch display, voice control, one-button simplicity and yes! Waterproof design, the GoPro HERO5 is the perfect gift for the adventuresome man in your life. You can also get amazing pro-quality footage anywhere, combined with smooth video stabilization and crystal-clear audio, making the GoPro HERO5 the most powerful GoPro to date. Additionally, you can edit and share images by uploading automatically through to your GroPro Plus Cloud account – straight to your mobile device! Plus don’t forget to use Quick™, the GoPro editing app to create stunning videos while you’re on the go!
Shop it, gift it, love it: The GoPro HERO5 is available online at SportCheck.ca!
2. The SUGARFINA 8 Piece Holiday Bento Box by Smudge Designs
The best way to spread Holiday cheer is by giving candy to family and friends this year. Get into the holiday spirit with eight of Sugarfina’s best-selling seasonal sweets, including:
- Gingerbread Cookie Bites: A tiny gingerbread cookie dipped in creamy white chocolate, infused with cinnamon and sugar
- Candy Cane Caramels: Lovely peppermint caramels coated in winter white chocolate, then rolled in crushed candy canes
- Pumpkin Pie Caramels: A soft, smooth caramel surrounded by sweet pumpkin white chocolate, infused with delicate notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom and allspice
- Sugar Cookies: A teeny tiny sugar cookie dipped in white chocolate, then sprinkled with superfine sugar
- Gingerbread Men: Tiny gingerbread men gummies infused with sweet ginger and spice
- Peppermint Malt Balls: Light & crisp malt balls dipped in dark chocolate, then rolled in winter white chocolate and crushed candy canes
- Chocolate Berry Basket: A mix of luscious Marion blackberries dipped in milk chocolate and blackberry white chocolate, and bright Heritage raspberries dipped in dark chocolate and raspberry white chocolate
- Champagne Bubbles: Dressed up in tiny white nonpareils, each juicy bite bursts with flavors of the finest champagne
Shop it, gift it, love it: The SUGARFINA 8 Piece Holiday Bento Box is available online at SmudgeDesigns.ca! PS: You can design your own Bento Box by selecting your personal fave treats!
3. The Highland Park 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Every whisky connoisseur will love this aged Single Malt Scotch Whisky by our friends at Highland Park. This gold medal award winning whisky is created in Orkney, Scotland and has been called the “Greatest all-rounder in the world of Malt Whisky.” For under $100, this will make your (or a loved ones) tastebuds tingle!
Shop it, gift it, love it: The Highland Park 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is available at the LCBO. For further information, please visit LCBO.com!
4. The Dyson Pure Hot+Cool Link™ Purifier Heater
This Dyson purifier heater is definitely a must have for all Canadians, and definitely makes for a stylish and chic replacement for the regular purifier. What’s so incredible about this device is that not only do you get an incredibly powerful jet focused or diffused air stream (both hot or cool), you also get air purifying benefits by removing 99.97% of allergens and pollutants as small as 0.3 microns (really, really tiny). This is honestly the perfect unisex gift!
Shop it, gift it, love it: The Dyson Pure Hot+Cool Link™ Purifier Heater is available online at DysonCanada.ca
5. The Brathwait Classic Slim Watch
If you’ve checked out my blog or social media before, than you maybe familiar with my own Brathwait Classic Slim watch, which I adore and use pretty much everyday. The brand truly has perfected the unpretentious and elegant watch design, while combining luxurious features, all for an amazing price. The brand has since released a line of automatic wrist watches. Key features include a sapphire crystal dome (scratch resistant) and 100 meters of water resistance. Additionally, Brathwait offers styles for both men and women, so you can find the perfect watch for all of your loved ones.
Shop it, gift it, love it: The Brathwait Classic Slim Watch is available online at Brathwait.com
6. The Converse Chuck Taylor II at Baggins Shoes
7. The Kiehl’s Essentials for Him Gift Kit
Kiehl’s became my all time personal fave skin care brand this year, after my first time trying the brands incredible products. This kit that I selected will literally make the perfect gift for every man. It includes items from Kiehl’s facial fuel collection, which uses caffeine and menthol for awakening the skin for a fresher and healthier appearance, and also includes other essential products.
Shop it, gift it, love it: The Kiehl’s Essentials for Him Gift Kit is available in-stores and online at Kiehls.ca
8. Mont Blanc Eyewear from Smart Buy Glasses
Smart Buy Glasses is an amazing online glasses retailer which carries literally thousands of styles from top designers such as Tom Ford, Gucci, Thom Browne, Ray Ban, Mont Blanc and more for less! I selected this stunning Mont Blanc pair as a must-have frame for him. PS: These originally retail for over $450 but at Smart Buy Glasses, you can get them from $296+!
Shop it, gift it, love it: Designer Eyewear for less is available online at SmartBuyGlasses.ca
9. New limited release Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon from Robert Mondavi Private Selection
This limited release wine marries lush California Cabernet and the down-home nature of Bourbon. The innovative drink is a nod to Napa Valley pioneer, Robert Mandavi himself. Now on shelves in Ontario, the limited-edition wine harmoniously brings together the craftsmanship of California winemaking and the Southern tradition of Bourbon whiskey aging, which makes for a distinctive wine to enjoy with friends and family. Did I mention, it makes for the perfect gift for wine and bourbon enthusiasts everywhere?
Shop it, gift it, love it: The Robert Mondavi Bourbon Barrel-Aged Cabernet Sauvignon can be found at the LCBO aisles for $20.95 a bottle. For further information, please visit LCBO.com
Be sure to check out Brett, The Posh Man’s Gift Guide featuring his gift picks. Happy Holidays!
