November 25, 2013

Holiday Gift Ideas with #giftsmadeeasy

As soon as Halloween wraps up I shift into high gear for the upcoming Christmas season. Two months may seem like a long time to prepare but it’s never long enough with a family of 5 kids, an extended family to share in the festivities and all the gift ideas to go along with the lot. My list of nice continues to get longer each year and I like to show my appreciation with something special but gift ideas tend to run out for that many people. With Shoppers Drug Mart Gifts Made Easy my gift-giving for this holiday season will be a lot easier to handle.

Over the course of November and December Shoppers Drug Mart is releasing Gift Guides and Beauty Books to make your gift-giving a breeze. On November 9th the first Beauty Book, “Give Beauty,” arrived on many doorsteps and in all Shoppers Drug Mart locations. In all the Gift Guides, you will find something special for everyone on their list – with so many fabulous fragrances, gorgeous gifts, delectable treats, and latest toys and electronics.

First on my shopping list, ME. I’m always last on the list but that doesn’t mean I don’t have a secret wish list that I may or may not gift to myself upon my shopping travels. Now that I’m closer to 40 than 30, I seek out products to help me diminish the signs of aging and perk up my look.

OLAY REGENERIST GIFT SET (Exclusive) – Micro-sculpting Cream Fragrance-Free (50mL), Night Recovery Cream (50mL), Eye Cream & Lash Serum Duo (10mL and 5mL)
Quo Master Brush Set (New & Exclusive) – This limited edition brush set features an exclusive offering of 10 beautifully crafted Quo cosmetic brushes and a deluxe cosmetic bag
CALVIN KLEIN DOWNTOWN SET (New & Exclusive) – Eau de Parfum Spray (30mL), Shower Gel (30mL)

Gifts for Him

The men or teen boys seem to be the hardest to find smaller gifts for, either it’s way out of my price range or there’s nothing they don’t already have. I love the selections Shoppers Drug Mart has for the men on my list this year.

SONY WIRELESS HEADPHONES – Wireless (RF) Headphones with Charging Base Station
AXE MEN GIFT BAG PHOENIX – Shampoo (355mL), Shower Gel (473mL), Anti-Perspirant (76g), Body Spray (113g), Premium Toiletry Bag
SONICARE DIAMOND CLEAN POWER TOOTHBRUSH (NEW in black) – Includes a Charging Glass, Charging Travel Case, USB Cable and USB Wall Plug, Available in Black or White

Stocking Stuffers

My tween girls have a love for pretty things, samplers and the next beauty essential; unfortunately that means my pockets cannot keep up with their tastes. Shoppers Drug Mart makes stuffing stockings easy with these sampler kits.

GOSH NAIL SET (New & Exclusive) – 5 Oh My nail lacquers
FRAGRANCE SAMPLER & CERTIFICATE FOR HER (Exclusive)
EYE STUDIO SAMPLER (Exclusive) – Includes 6 Deluxe Mini Mascaras, Deluxe Eye Makeup Remover and a Certificate for the Complimentary Full-Size Product of your Choice

Gifts for Everyone

I usually gift a smaller gift to show various acquaintances that we’re thinking of them during the holiday season; from teachers to coaches to daycare kids, many of us have a long list of gift recipients and Shoppers has something for everyone.

CARNABY SWEET Luxury European Biscuit Collection (Only at Shoppers) – An assortment of milk, dark & white chocolate biscuits in 10 varieties (750g)
PLAY-DOH CANDY CANE SET – For Ages 2+; perfect for the littles on your list for stocking stuffers.
CADBURY HOLIDAY GIFT BOX – MILK CHOCOLATE WAFER (300 g)
Simple Food Chocolate Nut & Fruit Medley (Only at Shoppers) – Metal Tin with Chocolate Nut & Fruit Medley (285g)

Are you a little stumped on your gift ideas this year? I have always found Shoppers Drug Mart to satisfy my long list of gift requirements, provide exclusive gift sets; sales and promotions I can’t find anywhere else. Top that off with my Shoppers Optimum Rewards card and I’m earning points while I shop, points that I can convert to gifts well into the evening. I don’t have to plan out a shopping day either, with a short drive and lots of parking I can grab a few things on my way home.

Select beauty products will have a free gift with purchase. So visit your local Shoppers Drug Mart, while quantities last. Visit shoppersdrugmart.ca/holiday to discover gift ideas, holiday catalogues and a store locator for all your holiday shopping.