With Christmas right around the corner, the holiday shopping season has officially begun. Whether you’re shopping for a middle aged man, a millennial mom or a hipster teenager; go for gifts that show that you pay attention to their needs and wants. A functional gift doesn’t have to be lame – simply put the “fun” in the functional and it will be the most appreciated gift of all.
We rounded up some trending and practical gift ideas to help you with your gift shopping.
Inverted Umbrellas
![Credit: Yanko Design](https://blog.pacsafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Inverted-Umbrella.jpg)
Credit: Yanko Design
Besides preventing drip and water accumulation, this innovative and unconventional umbrella is not only practical but it also makes a unique gift idea. Bonus point: This gift is suitable for anyone and it’s inexpensive!
Stylishly Tiny Earbuds
![Credit: Schatzii](https://blog.pacsafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Wireless-Earbuds.jpg)
Credit: Schatzii
Free yourself from the wired nightmares and go wireless with these classy-looking earbuds by Schatzii. Don’t let its size fool you – weighing at about 4 grams, these feature-packed earbuds are more than capable in delivering high quality audio in a lightweight build. If it’s time to give your auditory senses an upgrade, you’ll want a stunningly stylish visual upgrade too.
Bluetooth Speakers
We bet most people in your list would be delighted to welcome a portable, wireless speaker into their lives. Just choose the design that suits their tastes and voila! You’ve just made their holiday!
Magnetic Phone Chargers
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Credit: Znaps
Macbook users will know the joy of easily charging their laptops through the MagSafe charger. Now it’s time other mobile devices get this treatment too. Znaps offers Lightning and Micro USB sets for now. All you need it just plug the adaptor into your phone and onto your cables, and you’re good to go!
Thoughtfully Designed Bags
If you’re looking for a foolproof and practical Christmas gift, you could never go wrong with Pacsafe’s range of bags. Whether you’re looking for gift ideas for women or for the adventure seekers, consider picking up the Citysafe CS350, or the Slingsafe LX400 if you’re looking a sling bag alternative. As for urban-dwellers, Metrosafe LS200’s added features such as RFIDsafe™ feature be the perfect fit for those wanting that extra security.
These functional yet cool Christmas gifts are most likely preferred over gifts that will end up being the white elephants, collecting dust over the years. Now that you have some ideas on functional gifts for this holiday season, it’s time to shop and make some people happy!
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