Tis’ the season! I love the holidays and Christmas shopping. This year i’m really focusing on buying meaningful gifts for family and friends. I mean, who doesn’t love candles and warm fuzzy socks, but it’s really my goal to give gifts that can be put to good use and have some extra thought put into them.

Here are my top 6 choices for this Holiday season:

1. Authentic German Cuckoo Clock– My family is German and I grew up with cuckoo clocks on our walls, so what better gift is there to give a fellow German or world traveler than an authentic Black Forest clock. I love the look of this one and really appreciate that it has a night shut off knob!

2. Wine Insiders Any wine lover will appreciate the gift of a tri-monthly wine delivery! The wine club delivers full size bottles of wine to your (or the gift receivers) doorstep every three months. The selection of wines available is huge ranging from reds, whites and blushes.

3. Acer Laptop – This little, but mighty laptop is perfect to give as a gift to the student in the house. It’s very lightweight, has a moveable screen and long battery life. Just the right machine for homework, play and watching movies. It is priced very affordably too!

4. Cubii Jr. – Wow, this is a neat little piece of workout equipment! I have been using it for awhile now since I work from home so I had to share it for this gift guide. It’s a creative way to stay active while working from home or in the office. It fits under your desk and lets you get a workout in while sitting down. I can’t recommend it enough, what a creative way to stay fit!

5. Essentials Calendar – I’ve got a thing for organization and calendars. I’m a list making, physical calendar type of girl. When I saw the Essentials Calendar I knew it would be perfect for our home. It’s minimalistic in appearance and looks like a piece of decor, not clutter, hung up at home. I love that it is organized by seasons which makes it easy to scan ahead and see what our family has planned for the upcoming weeks.

6. Sweet and Sour Playing Cards– Whatever your political affiliation is, these witty cards are sure to spark up some interesting conversations among your friends and family. These seem like a fun little stocking stuffer or white elephant gift!

7. Mionetto– Sparkling wine is a great gift to give during the holiday season! Mionetto offers several different flavors and price points.

What are your favorite gifts to give or receive for the home? Leave a comment below!