Master Glass
What’s Christmas without an ornament or two under the tree or in a stocking? These hand-blown glass ornaments by Fritz Lauenstein are unique offerings, and are available at the Gifts of the Craftsmen exhibition Nov. 6-Dec. 23 at the Ohio Craft Museum in Grandview Heights. $20-$30. www.ohiocraft.org
Wind Down
Surely, you know someone who needs to relax after a stressful holiday season, right? Woodhouse Day Spa in Dublin has the cure for what ails that person, from gift cards to spa packages such as the Spa Classics treatment, featuring a Swedish massage, organic discovery facial and warm agave nectar pedicure. $225. www.woodhousespas.com
Lady Liberty
Alex and Ani’s new line of jewelry incorporates copper preserved from the centennial restoration of the Statue of Liberty. Carry Light, available at Simply Rr’s in the Mall at Tuttle Crossing, is available in necklaces, as well as in bangles, cuff links, medallions, spoon rings and more. $98-$158. www.simplyrrs.com
Food with Flair
This adorable chicken roaster from Caterina Ltd. is the perfect shape to roast chicken, duck and turkey. Not only is it freezer-, oven-, dishwasher- and microwave-safe, the surface is naturally non-stick and won’t leave a mess. $69.99. www.caterinaltd.com
Market-Made Goodness
The North Market Cookbook by Michael Turback includes recipes and stories from Columbus’ historic North Market merchants. Not only is it a perfect conversation piece for the coffee table, it features delicious recipes and colorful photography depicting mouthwatering dishes. Free with a purchase of $100 or more in North Market gift certificates. $22.95 regular. www.northmarket.com
Imagination and Science
Visit a place where the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) converge; and this isn’t a gift just for kids. A yearlong family membership to COSI is a gift that fosters questions and fuels the imagination in both children and adults. $99-$275. www.cosi.org
Stay Icy – WIN!
With the Barbuzzo Ice Straw Tray, no one needs to water down drinks with ice cubes. All the recipient needs to do is put the tray with included straws into the freezer and end up with frozen straws to sip beverages. $9.99. www.barbuzzogifts.com
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Cruising Anywhere – WIN!
Turn any commute into a fun rollerblading adventure. All the recipient needs to do is strap the adjustable Cardiff Cruisers onto any shoe, and he or she is instantly blading. The four-wheel design allows even the most unbalanced aspiring skater to fly through his or her walk. $119.99. www.cardiffskate.com
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Branching Out, Staying Full – WIN!
Trying food from around the globe can be done right in one’s living room, without the cost of a plane ticket. The Try the World gift box delivers food from countries near and far right to the recipient’s doorstep each month, each box featuring a new country. $39 per box. www.trytheworld.com
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Drink with Conscience
Help rid the world of plastic waste with a S’well Water Bottle. This refillable water bottle comes in a plethora of colors and patterns as well as sizes, and the company is a supporter of UNICEF, having donated $200,000 to the foundation since 2015. $25-$45. www.swellbottle.com
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Warm by the Fire – WIN!
The proud owner of an Amazon Fire TV Stick can stream everything from Hulu, Netflix and HBO to HGTV, ESPN and AMC using just the device, TV and Wi-Fi. All the user needs to do is lug the Fire Stick into the HDMI slot on the TV to gain access to streaming services, plus live TV. $39.99. www.amazon.com
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Protecting the Goods – WIN!
No more crumbs between the keys or spilled drinks shorting things out with this clear, flexible keyboard protector that fits right over the keys of a MacBook or Apple USB keyboard. And when it’s time to wash, the Moshi Clear Guard Keyboard Protector is easy to remove and clean, and is reusable. $25. www.moshi.com
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Just Punch it – WIN!
Guitarists are known for always losing their picks, but no longer with the Pick Punch. The musician in your life can use old credit cards or gift cards to create new picks in a flash. $24.95. www.pickpunch.com
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Christmas in May – WIN!
May Designs Notebooks allow you to infuse some of your personality into a thoughtful, personalized gift. On the outside, decorate the notebook with flowers or stone patterns; on the inside, choose graph or lined paper, a calendar, and more. Starting at $12-$20. www.maydesigns.com
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Classy and Contemporary – WIN!
The Magisso Tea Cup is designed to purvey the perfect cup of tea. With two bottoms, the owner can steep tea leaves for as long as desired, then tip the cup onto its second bottom to prevent over-steeping. $19.99. www.magisso.com
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The Gift of Music – WIN!
Finding a gift for a loved one can be difficult. With a PromoWest Productions gift card, you can be sure that your loved one will love the gift of an experience. Five music venues, a long line-up of concerts and an unforgettable night is the equation to a great night. Starting at $20. www.promowestlive.com
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Broad Appeal
Know a theater lover who can’t be jetting out to New York for every major show? Consider an annual subscription to BroadwayHD, an online theater streaming service with more than 150 titles. $169.99. www.broadwayhd.com
The Pencil Is Mightier
Anyone can enjoy a quality writing instrument, but for a top-of-the-line option, the classic pernambuco mechanical pencil from Faber-Castell ought to suit. The pencil – also available as a fountain, ballpoint or rollerball pen – is made from pernambuco wood, usually used for violin bows, and has break-resistant lead. $350. www.fabercastell.com
Awesome Oscillation
Almost everyone’s gift list includes someone always looking for a new tool to add to the garage. For that person, the F80 Duotech Oscillation Sonicrafter from Rockwell fits the bill; it’s useful for sanding, cutting, rasping, filing and more. $159.99. www.rockwelltools.com
Best of the Vest
The Off the Grid Jacket by SCOTTeVEST is more than just a garment. It’s loaded with compartments to hold tablets, use touchscreen devices without removing them, block frequencies from would-be credit card thieves, even store a laptop computer. $215. www.scottevest.com
Making Connections
Onyx, a set of Internet-enabled walkie-talkies from Orion Labs, is designed for hands-free communication via its unique clip. Marathon runners, festival attendees, event organizers and travelers are among the audiences targeted. $250. www.orionlabs.io
Where’d I Leave it?
Got a friend who’s always losing something? TrackR bravo is a coin-sized Bluetooth device that can be attached to any easily lost item, from a set of keys to a sneaky pet, and tracked via a smartphone via a handy app. $29.99. www.thetrackr.com
Polaroid for your Phone
Instagram photos can be memorialized forever with the touch of a button. With the Polaroid Zip Instant Photoprinter, a smartphone is instantly given the nostalgia and power of a Polaroid camera. Using Bluetooth or NFC technology, the Zip printer prints photos directly from a phone or tablet in less than a minute. $124.78. www.polaroid.com
Can You Dig it?
When snow falls, it’s the DMOS Stealth Shovel’s time to shine. Its serrated blade and aircraft-grade aluminum are impressive, but it’s the ability to collapse down to fit in a backpack that really sets it apart. $129. www.dmoscollective.com
Euphoric and Only Yours
Know someone who can’t keep his or her roommates out of the food? Well, at least that person can keep the ice cream safe with the Ben & Jerry’s Euphori-Lock. $25.34. www.benjerry.com
Screen Therapy
A lot of people use their smartphones or tablets right before bed, then have a hard time sleeping due to the melatonin-suppressing effects of the light emitted by LCD screens. The Sleep Promoting Glasses from Hammacher Schlemmer filter out blue light to make an easier transition from reading to sleeping. $69.95. www.hammacher.com
Drone for a Loop
Drones are all the rage, and the Dromida XL from Hobbico is one of the newer innovations on the market. It captures HD video and photos in real time, is Wi-Fi enabled and has an intense LED light to make it harder to lose. $249.99. www.hobbico.com
The Magnificent Nine
No elaborate cocktail is off the table with the Barbarian Bar Tool, a nine-in-one item offering a citrus press, zester, can lance, corkscrew with lever and more. It’s available locally at Nordstrom and Bed, Bath & Beyond. $59.95. www.barbarianbartools.com
Close Shave
Shavers come and shavers go, but the Shaver Series 9000 from Philips Norelco is a keeper. It’s designed to adjust to the curves on the user’s face. $349.99. usa.philips.com
A Quick Fix
With the Nespresso VertuoLine, the caffeine junkie on your list will be able to brew high-quality coffee and espresso right at home. Place Nespresso capsules into the machine and it will read the code onto the capsule to brew the perfect cup. $199. www.nespresso.com
Hot Foot
Cold feet can be a thing of the past with ThermaCELL’s ProFLEX Heavy Duty Heated Insoles. Temperature is adjustable through a smartphone app that can also check battery life. $199. www.thermacell.com
Too ’bot to Handle
A kid in college or bustling urban area can benefit from the Deebot Slim by Ecovacs Robotics. The bare-floor cleaning robot that sweeps, mops and vacuums is thin enough to fit under furniture for a thorough clean-up job. $299.99. www.ecovacsrobotics.com
Belt ’em One
A good-quality belt – particularly one with The Ohio State University logo for the buckle – is easy enough to appreciate. But there’s more to the no-holes belts from Mission Belt: A dollar from each unit sold goes to charities that fight hunger and poverty worldwide. $49.95. www.missionbelt.com