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GIFT IDEAS We find interesting items to spark your shopping creativity during this most hectic of seasons
T By Lois M. Collins Deseret News
he holidays are racing into sight and it seems this ultra-busy season leaves little time to decide on gifts or even gather your breath. And time always speeds up as the holidays come closer. Santa Claus said he’s tired just thinking about it — but, oh, how he loves this time of year! No worries for you or the Jolly Old Elf. At Deseret News, we’ve been gathering ideas to help you make everyone’s wishes come true! Whether you’re shopping for gamers, little guys or hard-working and exhausted parents, we’ve got ideas. We’ve been combing the shelves online and in person. Here are some suggestions for holiday gifting that will make your task easier and the recipient happier. We’ve looked at ages, price ranges and other factors to curate a list that’s bound to delight someone on your list. The prices listed were true when we found them. You may be able to snag a deal with holiday sales. Happy holidays!
Nex Playground Interactive Game System
Smartivity DIY Pinball Machine
$199
For kids 8-14. Toy of the Year finalist in 2022. It’s a wooden engineering game that promises to last 1,000 hours, free replacement parts if needed. Build, then have a ball.
$34.39
With motion tracking, full of family fun and physical play. Includes 5 games, more available with subscription.
Smartivity
Spirit of Christmas gift set
Gorjana Newport Birthstone Bracelet
HyperTiles
A Deseret Book favorite, the book is $18.99, matching resin Nativity lantern is $49.99. Bring home the season’s meaning.
This solid 14k gold, delicate bracelet features six of a loved one’s birthstones. January garnet is pictured.
By Fun in Motion Toys, Kids — and adults — build super-cool things based on a mathematical shape called a hyperbolic paraboloid. STEM creativity in action.
Prices vary
$208
Gorjana Deseret Book
$24.99
Fun in Motion Toys