Innovative Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season

December has officially arrived, and for many consumers that means the start of an annual shopping frenzy. Check out these lists for ideas. Having trouble viewing this email? [Click Here]( [Trend Hunter]( [Ideas]( [Insights]( [Custom Reports]( [Dashboard]( [Books]( [Keynotes]( [Conference]( [Gen Z Gift Ideas]( Hey there! December has officially arrived, and for many consumers that means the start of an annual shopping frenzy. Whether you're curious about the cutting-edge products filling shopping carts this season or looking to do some trend-forward gifting yourself, we've got you covered! Our themed gifting lists cover innovative ideas ranging from futuristic tech to sustainable self-care. A few of my favorite categories are below, but you can head over to our website for more. 1. [Customizable Gift Ideas](: Personalized Visual Heartbeat Jewelry, Customizable Over-Ear Headphone Designs & More 2. [Nostalgic Gift Ideas](: 80s-Inspired Board Games, Retro Picnic Coolers & More 3. [VR Gift Ideas](: Storytelling VR Puzzle Games, VR Experience Gift Cards & More 4. [Gen Z Gift Ideas](: Punk DIY-Inspired Boots, Stackable Wireless Charger Speakers & More 5. [Cruelty-Free Gift Ideas](: Free-From Men's Skincare, Luxury Faux Fur Decor & More Enjoy! Jeremy Gutsche CEO, Author & Keynote Speaker - [JeremyGutsche.com]( [Twitter Trends]( [Facebook]( [Facebook]( [Facebook]( [Facebook]( [P.S. 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