The Holiday Shopping Guide

Or, Just Stay Home
Local websites that let you score big from the couch.

1. For guys and girls: stelsinc.com. For him, low-top sneakers by Spring Court; for her, jewelry by Iosselliani and clutches by Angel Jackson. Shipping time: Three days.
2. For tots: mbeans.com. Puzzles, travel games, and the $500 Quinny stroller du jour. (Okay, that last one’s for Mom and Dad.) Shipping time: One business day.
3. For the well groomed: michaudcosmedix.com. Makeup and skin-care gift sets by skin type, product, and brand, which include Japonesque, Kate Somerville, and Michaud’s own line of mineral-based makeup. Shipping time: Two to three days.
4. For homebodies: lekkerhome.com. Ekobo knife blocks for the modern kitchen; portable cocktail sets for eggnog on the go. Shipping time: Five to seven days.
5. For pets: polkadog.com. Squeaky toys, vintage-inspired collars, and gourmet snacks will keep those tails wagging. Shipping time: Two to three days. —Daisy Shaw


Still Stumped? The Single Gift Guaranteed to Please Everyone
And to think this truly one-size-fits-all pick comes in two options, to boot: The VIP card from Exclusive Valet allows for free parking at more than 40 high-end restaurants, including B & G Oysters, the Beehive, and Hamersley’s Bistro ($225–$1,000 for three months to a year, exclusivevalet.com). Its counterpart from Ultimate Parking is accepted at sophisticated eateries like No. 9 Park, Grill 23, and Radius ($1,500 for a year, ultimateparking.com). —Sarah B. Crane

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