Like it or not, the 2018 holidays are right around the corner — as of today, in fact, Christmas is 127 days away. If you’ve vowed to get ahead of the game this year, you’re in luck: We’re here to share some of the holiday gifts we’re looking forward to giving (and receiving) this year.
Yes, we’re well aware it’s August, but we got into the spirit a few months early after Amazon recently hosted its holiday preview that was complete with snow-covered trees, highly Instagrammable dangling lights and festive décor displaying sneak peeks of trendy gift ideas for 2018.
Holiday gifts we want to give and receive
• Go for the gold
Gold is this season’s “it” color, from entertaining with Fortessa Lucca stainless steel flatware ($39.99) and adorning walls with the Rivet hexagon tealight holder ($39.99) to expectant parents tricking out their nursery with the Babyletto Jubilee 3-in-1 convertible crib ($599).
• Fire it up
For those with coveted outdoor spaces, Legacy Heating has propane-run fire pit tables perfect to roast chestnuts on an open fire — or have a cozy-warm dinner atop it. ($299-up)
• A roaring ride
Kids can harness the power of Blue the Velociraptor with Power Wheels Jurassic World Dino Racer, a battery-powered ride-on vehicle that can take a chomp out of all kinds of terrain. The only drawback is it’s not for adults! ($227-up)
• From gym to drinks
Athleisure is a hot fashion trend, and with Misty Copeland’s fast-drying signature bodysuit from Under Armour, one can go straight from the gym to brunch and everywhere in between. ($150)
• Wireless whimsy
You won’t have to quite eat your words for breakfast, but the non-stick and easy to flip Keyboard Waffle Iron ($60) will make for a fun way to start the day.
• Fry in style
Air fryers remain a trendy kitchen appliances these days as they cut fat by 70 percent or more, and Dash is at the top of the game with its compact and colorful versions that’ll look great on your counter while feeding your fried-food cravings. ($75).
• Make some music
Disney’s “Coco” was one of 2017’s biggest movies, and it inspired one of this year’s cutest gifts: the Coco X Cordoba acoustic guitar that’s perfect for beginners and features laser etchings that play homage to the Mexican heritage found in the film. ($144.95)
• Build your unicorn army
With unicorns like these, who needs friends? Unstable Unicorns is a strategic card game for ages 14 and up that pits players against each other as they race to be the first to build a seven-unicorn army. ($20)
These holiday gifts are available at amazon.com. Prices may vary.
