We’ve tracked down some of the area’s hottest gifts even the toughest recipients will want to unwrap this holiday season.
1. Transport the little ones back to the days of your youth with the charming Wooden Pretend Play Boom Box, which actually records onto its own cassette tape. $129. Available at pucciManuli, 2. E Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, (610) 649-2909.
2. Lightweight and water-resistant, the durable Rover Pack Classic is the perfect daypack for the frequent hiker. $99. Available at Out There Outfitters, 123 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne, (610) 688-6383.
3. Offered in several color combos, the Wool Fleece Jacket is made of merino wool, so it’s lightweight and breathable yet warm and insulating. $365. Available at American Trench, 15 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, (484) 413-2170.
4. Practical and beautiful, the personalized OG India Bag is perfect for cosmetics, toiletries or other items. $120. Available at Beth Ladd Collections.
5. Winged visitors will have a cozy place to call home in this unique bird house, handcrafted from recycled saris and natural seagrass. $46. Available at Terrain, 138 Lancaster Ave., Devon, (610) 590-4671; 914 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills, (610) 459-2400.
6. From Philadelphia Fashion Incubator graduate Amy Voloshin, the Printfresh Long PJ Set is luxurious, comfortable and visually striking. $158. Available at Printfresh.
7. Help the pickleball lover in your life up their game with the Diadem Warrior Edge paddle, featuring a long-lasting carbon-fiber face and a comfortable grip. $174.95. Available at Diadem.
8. With its high cushioning and roomy toe-box any runner will appreciate, the Brooks M Glycerin 21 sneaker is a bestseller for a reason. $160. Available at Bryn Mawr Running Co., various locations.
9. The catstudio Collegiate Thermal Tumbler is sure to make any Villanova, UPenn or Penn State fan smile. It keeps beverages hot for four hours—and cold for six. $46. Available at catstudio.
10. Plated in 14k gold, the Jane Win LUCKY Lost Treasure Coin Bracelet conveys a message of strength, luck and love with seven inspiring charms. $228. Available at Jane Win, Wayne.
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