Throughout the year you have hopefully been receiving gifts.  From your birthday, anniversary, Mother's or Father’s day; and now Christmas is here to close off the year. 

Do you know what kind of gift you would like, have you seen your loved one’s wish list?  

Post Covid-19, many people now prefer to shop online so there has been a decline in people visiting stores

Choosing the best gift doesn’t necessarily require you to be in the store.

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Here are the top ten gifts you can get for your loved ones this Christmas:

1. GiftVoucher Card – these can be bought at most retail stores, and the voucher can be for any amount of your choice from R50 to R5000.

2. A mini pocket projector – a must-have device that can be used on iPhone and Android to do presentations or watch movies, etc.

3. A 3-in-1charging station – this product is highly recommended and a need for South Africans due to the ongoing load-shedding schedules. This helps your iPhone, Apple Watch, and Air Pods fully charged. Available on Amazon.

4. DIY Slushymaker cup – for the hot Summer days when you need to cool down.  This cup is refrigerated for four to five hours, you pour in a drink of your choice and squeeze the cup for a few minutes before enjoying your “hand-made” icy beverage.

5. For children 4-8 years old buy story books. This is not only fun but helps them to develop reading skills.

6. Cocomelonnursery rhymes bus for your 2 year+ babies. It uses music, lights, and sounds to entertain the little ones with their favourite songs.

7. A minikaraoke machine.  This can be used by the whole family because there is no age restriction. The machine can be connected via Bluetooth, USB cables, and also has LED lights for more fun on stage for the kids.

8. Kids cookbook – forchildren 8 years and above.  Somechildren love to spend time in the kitchen helping to prepare meals.  This cook book can encourage your child todevelop their cooking skills and may end up being the next best Chef.

9. PersonalisedKids Name in Pink Bath Time Set – This is a nice gift for your girl child.  The set comes in 3 colours; grey, pink, andgrey and blue.  For ages 3 – 12 years.

10. Wooden Phone DockingStation Desk Organiser Night Stand - for iPhone, watch, sunglasses,keys.