Holiday Shopping List Anxiety? Try These Affordable, One-Stop Crowd-Pleasers

The only three shopping destinations you'll need for every single person on your list. Really!

From the LifeMinute Team

November 12, 2015

Traffic, surly shoppers, picked-over shelves? No thanks. There's a lot to be said for planning ahead and doing your homework before you head out into the holiday shopping madness. Here's a smart plan for finding winning gifts for everyone on your list.

Lucky Ladies

Searching for a gift that will thrill every lady on your list? The '70s is having a fashion moment, and H&M has on-trend, affordable options to help the fashion-forward ladies on your list get the look. For example, consider a shearling vest with a universally flattering belted silhouette. Or ever-cheerful holiday sweaters. "Patterns, sequins...I love these!" says Fashion Expert Rachel Zalis.

And for girls who love beauty products (and who doesn't?), there's also a variety of smile-inducing gift sets that start at just $4.99.

Gifts For Guys

"For the guys I love getting super classic pieces for the holidays. A pea coat will look very sophisticated on any man.

And there are plenty of other amazing options like a flannel button up, color block backpack, and suede booties, all starting at about $9.99," says Zalis.

For Good Girls and Boys

For the kids there are pajama sets and winter accessories, all emblazoned with their favorite characters including Star Wars and Frozen. No brainers!

Do Unto Others...

'Tis the season to give back, and H&M is doing just that. Everyone who brings some clothes into the store to recycle will receive fifteen percent of their entire purchase! And even better, through December 31 when you purchase a specially designed gift card, H&M will pledge five percent of the total to Unicef.

Music For All

Looking for a one-size-fits-all gift? The LG Tones Bluetooth wireless headset (which happens to be the best-selling wireless headset in the United States), not only has superior audio quality, it's also ultra convenient. "Just put it around your neck. You can make calls and listen to music all with no wires and without holding anything. It's super convenient and easy, perfect for your car, the gym...anywhere," says Zalis, who points out that the metallic styling is great-looking too; perfect for your car or the gym. The headsets start at $69 at LG.com.

Entertain in Style

Whatever your entertaining style--casual or formal--there is a great way to achieve a festive look with the myriad tabletop options from Bed Bath & Beyond.

Keep It Casual

To go for a casual chic setting, start with a table runner across your table to add texture, suggests Zalis. Experiment with cloth napkins and napkin rings in complementary earthy tones. "Napkin rings are a great, fun, affordable way to add vibe and personality to your table," she says.

Festive and Formal

For something a little more formal, consider plates with gold accents. "That's very chic, very sophisticated. You can match your wine glasses to it, and then start adding accessories to add more flair to the table. Whether it's candles layered in different heights or pine cones. This will really set the tone for anyone coming over for a great dinner party," she says.

Go to bedbathandbeyond.com/blog to get entertaining tips and even dinner recipes to serve at your table.

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