Gift Giving Guy

It’s Turkey Day. But, of course, Thanksgiving is more than the 272 million turkeys we Americans bought (or the 270,000 Tofurkeys that Turtle Island Foods sold). It’s a time to reflect on our blessings and give thanks. And I have much to be thankful for this year: my wonderful wife, good health, and meaningful work. And when Thanksgiving ends, it’s the start of the traditional Christmas shopping season. I’m not a fan of the chilly parking lot stakeout and 4 a.m. shopping mayhem called Black Friday. I prefer shopping online from my laptop, next to a roaring fireplace. Here are some of the sites I frequent for Christmas shopping.

• Amazon.com: Still the best for reliability and selection
• Tiffany.com: My wife loves the blue box (and the surprise inside)
• Gift Ideas from CrateandBarrel.com
• The Gift Finder from eToys.com
• PajamaGram.com: comfy PJs arrive in a hatbox
• Apple.com
• RedEnvelope.com
• Restoration Hardware
• UncommonGoods.com
• Plow and Hearth