Holiday shopping is something many people dread.
Each year, the staff at OutSFL enjoy giving you ideas that make those in our lives happy, and hopefully yours as well. Gift-giving can be somewhat of an art. Finding the perfect color, size, style, or even brand can be challenging, but in today’s online world, you can find just about anything. Please take a few moments to enjoy our shopping ideas this holiday season.
Jason Parsley – Publisher
Gift: Oofos Footwear
Price: Shoes $129.95 and up
Slippers $114.95 and up
Slides $59.95 and up
Clogs $79.95
Sandals $59.95 and up
Where to Buy: oofos.com
Recommendation: I discovered Oofos after breaking a small bone in my foot and my podiatrist recommended the brand. Let’s just say my feet have never loved me more! The footwear is designed with special technology to really help your feet recover from workouts, especially walking and running. But they feel great for everyday use as well. My first purchase was a pair of sandals – the most comfortable sandals I’ve ever worn. I’ve since bought a pair of their shoes and they have not disappointed.
Justin Wyse – CEO
Gift: Damascus Chef Knife
Price: $199.99
Where to Buy: www.us.sakutoknives.co.uk
Recommendation: A good kitchen knife is a professional utensil that effectively is a combination of high-quality materials, precise workmanship, and creative conception useful for cooking. We all have someone in our life who loves to cook and is a professional home chef. While it might be called the chef’s knife, anyone with any skill set deserves to have a quality product in their kitchen.
Piero Guidugli – Assistant to the CEO
Gift: Zalvex Wallet
Price: $39.99
Where to Buy: Amazon
Recommendation: A minimalist wallet that offers a slim compact style. Wallets never go out of style and often men use them until they fall apart. They offer a variety of styles and colors to pick from this holiday season.
Edwin Neimann – Senior Sales Manager
Gift: Travel
Price: Unlimited
Where to Buy: Any Travel Retailer
Recommendation: Who doesn't love to travel and see the world? This Holiday Season, give your family and friends the gift of travel! Give them the gift of memories that will last a lifetime. If you're sitting on piles of points and miles, consider gifting them to family and friends, or just book them a trip of a lifetime with your miles. Airline and hotel gift cards also make for great stocking stuffers and are also very easy to wrap for an under-the-tree present or to drop in the mail. This year give your friends and family a gift that they will remember for the rest of their lives!
Silvio Carvana – Sales Manager
Gift: Chappell Roan - Diary of a Midwest Princess LP, CD
Price: $32.99
Where to Buy: Any music retailer
Recommendation: Her debut 2023 Album is worth buying, even if you've only heard "Pink Pony Club." Cleverly, introspective lyrics describe this "Feminomenon" and nearly 10 year rise to fame sharing a producer with Olivia Rodrigo. "Hot To Go" and "Red Wine Supernova" are already making the rounds and "Good Luck Babe" just launched as a vinyl release. Don't sleep on this artist.
Julie Palmer: Art Director
Gift: The Nessie Family by OTOTO
Price: $39.95
Where to Buy: Amazon
Recommendation: Get your beast-ie all the ‘Nessie-ssary’ tools they’ll ever need in the kitchen! This charming bundle includes a versatile silicone ladle, a handy mini colander, and a clever tea infuser. Each tool is designed for a different purpose, giving you great value for your money! OTOTO’s kitchen gadgets combine cute designs with practical functionality and easy cleanup. Bring a little fun to the kitchen.
Kyle Willis – Magazine Art Director
Gift: Mac Mini
Price: $599
Where to Buy: www.apple.com
Recommendation: The new M4 chip with 16gb of ram help make this new workhorse an amazing gift this year. With the ability to store most things through the cloud, it helps make this an affordable gift for those Apple lovers out there.
Kim Swan – Assistant to the Publisher
Gift: Apple AirPods
Price: $164.99
Where to Buy: Amazon
Recommendation: Tired of fighting with the cord connected to your headphones? Then consider getting Apple AirPods: small, wireless headphones you can carry in a tiny case on the go. All you have to do is connect them via Bluetooth on your phone, and you’re set to play your favorite music, watch videos, and more. You’ll be using them every day.
A few tips to help you this year.
- Shop items across retailers
- Look for FREE shipping
- Look for deals as much as 80% off
- Last Minute? Ship Directly to your recipient
Bringing a smile to the face of your friend or family member is enough to brighten anyone’s holiday spirit. Be thoughtful, and remember, it's also trendy to give baked goods like cookies or cakes or even help someone with a car note or electric bill. Whatever you decide, gift-giving is meant to bring a smile to everyone’s face. Happy Holidays 2024!
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