When it comes to finding the perfect gift for Christmas, it’s difficult to get it just right with some members of the family.
Will mom be offended by anything for the kitchen or is that what she needs? Does your dad really need another item for his Man Cave? What does your best friend need that they don’t already have in being your best friend?
BetArizona.com took a holiday break from Arizona sports betting and used the Google Trends ‘Topics’ feature to find the related topics and queries to “Christmas gift” for the last 90 days from Sept. 7 to Dec. 7 and ranked the Top 5 according to volume.
Who are People Struggling to Shop For?
Mom Gets Most Searches
The biggest Christmas gift searches in the past three months in Arizona have been for mother, father, best friend, couple and boyfriend.
Southern Living has a long list of items for those seeking the right items for mom. It’s full of things she might not think she needs, and they range from things she didn’t know she needs to sentimental favorites.
There’s the bagsmart jewelry organizer bag for the traveler. There’s the “Mom, I Wrote A Book About You,” which is full of writing prompts for you to complete. That’s certainly not a last-second item, so plan ahead. There are bath and beauty items, such as a bamboo bath caddy and the Biossance rapid radiance set that includes eye cream, night serum, repair cream and vitamin C rose oil. The Southern Living list is full of great ideas.
CBSnews.com also has a lengthy Christmas list for mom, which if we’re being honest is the person you should be focused on the most here. The Nuface Trinity+ starter kit is high on that list, as are drink items such as a Barsys smart coaster for making the perfect cocktails and the Ember smart mug to keep your favorite hot drinks fresh and hotter longer.
When it comes to shopping for the husband or man in your life, you can always fall back on the cliche purchases, such as socks or their favorite bourbon. There are also cookbook ideas for men and some skincare products that most men might not think to buy for themselves. Monogrammed leather items such as key chains or cell phone cases lend a personal touch for anyone on your list, and it’s typically something people won’t think to buy for themselves.
Be adventurous in your choices and try to stay away from the gifts you get each year, unless mom and dad expect that good bottle of bourbon or wine under the tree for drinks later in the day. If that’s the case, then don’t mess that up.
Happy shopping — and happy wagering to those who use Arizona sportsbook apps —and Merry Christmas.
Author
Douglas Pils has been a sports journalist for 30 years in Texas, Arkansas and New York having worked for the San Antonio Express-News, the Associated Press, The Dallas Morning News and Newsday. He most recently ran the Student Media Department at Texas A&M for eight years.
