Ho-ho Holidays!
The Carolina Woman gift guide
Spread the joy this holiday season! Merriment abounds in the Triangle, and Carolina Woman is here with even more. We've hand-picked gifts that'll become cherished treasures.
Leisure for a loved one? Got it. Pastimes for a pal? Check. Clever contraptions for children? Of course! There's something for everyone from adventurers to trendsetters…including you.
ADVENTURERS
Talkabout walkie-talkies- Whether it's for family fun, outdoor adventures, emergency preparedness or everyday use, Motorola Solutions' range of consumer walkie-talkies will take you farther. T605: $165; T803: $150
BABIES
Gund Solana the Giraffe - This graceful, 10-inch stuffie brings a loving touch to every snuggle. $35
DIVAS
Factorfive Anti-Aging Cream– A hydrater that visibly improves signs of aging combined with stem cell-derived growth factors to leave skin feeling rejuvenated. $189
Cariloha Resort Sheets - You can experience the comfort and quality of a beach resort in your own home with these sheets made from soft and sustainable bamboo viscose, which naturally regulates sleep temperatures, letting you snooze cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. $289.
ENTERTAINERS
Hugo's Holiday Mix - Hugo Coffee Roasters combined its fave caffeinated and non-caffeinated roasts, Rollover Breakfast Blend and Downward Dog Decaf, for a perfect holiday combo - all while helping our furry friends! $39
FOODIES
Smithey's Little Farmhouse Skillet - Combining beauty and performance, this kitchen wonder is designed to be a daily workhorse for frying eggs, searing proteins or sautéing vegetables. $200
HEALTH HOUNDS
Drinkmate OmniFizz Beverage Carbonator This all-in-one carbonation system is designed to elevate the beverage experience. $99
HOTSHOTS
Fairytale Brownies Holiday 3-Box Tower - This festive display is filled with cookies, bite-size blondies and three sizes of Belgian chocolate brownies, then wrapped in an organza bag with satin ribbon. $100
KIDS
Clixo Jewelry Pack - Bring your jewelry creations to life with specially designed flowers, prisms and charms made of flexible, magnetic Clixo pieces that inspire creative confidence and foster STEAM learning. $35
"Powerless" by Lauren Roberts - This young adult fantasy follows the forbidden romance between a powerful prince and an ordinary girl as they try to survive their kingdom's grueling laws pitting them against each other. $20
Rubik's 3x3 Speed Cube - This cube features a magnetic positioning system for stability and alignment, a stronger core with a faster and smoother mechanism, and a pre-lubricated, stickerless design with glossy tiles for improved reliability and speed. $15
Smartivity Hydraulic Plane Launcher - This DIY kit lets kids explore the basics of hydraulics while having fun building and launching their own planes. $30
Spin Master Unicorn Academy Rainbow Light-Up Wildstar - From the Netflix original animated series Unicorn Academy, this toy responds to touch with magical lights and unicorn sounds. $35
Thames & Kosmos Hero: the Sound-Sensing Robot - A build-it-yourself robot that uses three directional microphones to perceive and react to sounds, offering four play modes and teaching kids about the science of sound. $50
Theodora S.T.E.A.M. Girls - A diverse line of dolls that represent key STEAM subjects — science, technology, engineering, art and math — each with its own superpower, designed to inspire young girls to pursue their passions and dreams while having fun with interactive books and activities. $40
"The Sherlock Society "by James Ponti - In the tradition of Nancy Drew, four kids and one grandfather in Miami tackle a decades-old mystery in the action-packed and funny Sherlock Society middle grade series. $19
TODDLERS
"Prunella" by Beth Ferry - A fantastical picture book about an unusual girl whose purple thumb helps her cultivate a truly macabre garden. $19
VTech Animal Rhymes Storytime - An interactive nursery rhyme adventure with adorable animals who sing, talk and teach as little ones flip the colorful pages. $13
TRENDSETTERS
Workman Calendars - Visually stunning calendars for book people, animal lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, armchair travelers and more. $17