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Holiday Gift Guide

Advice Editorial: Creative Gifts They Won't Expect

The holidays roll around so fast, and the overwhelm of gifting arrives with it. These gift ideas take the typical gift cards, lotion sets and candle collections up a notch with created and thoughtful touches that will wow recipients. The holidays call for a little bit of luxury, after all.

Men
Men's Modern General Store is newly opened and conveniently located in Cottleville. It's a gold mine for creative, unique and local gift ideas that he'd never expect. Plus, the atmosphere is super inviting and even offers liquor tasting!
1. Hand salve
2. Pappy & Company cocktail mixes
3. Field Notes notebooks
4. Beard oil, balm or wax
5. Vaer Watch (not sold anywhere else in Missouri!)
6. Knife roll for travel
7. Candle
8. Dry rub for grilling
9. Guardian tactical knife

Women
This holiday season, skip the predictable presents and surprise the women in your life with gifts that feel truly special. These ideas span experiences, keepsakes and thoughtful every items that she'll adore. 
1. Masterclass subscription for cooking, writing or photography
2. Cashmere travel wrap 
3. Concert tickets
4. Subscription to a specialty tea or coffee service
5. Weighted silk eye mask
6. Letterpress stationery set 
7. Wireless earbuds with a matching leather case
8. Private cocktail class or perfume blending session
9. Statement serving bowl
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Couples
Give couples the gifts that bring them closer together this holiday season. These ideas offer shared experiences, cozy comforts and personalized touches that celebrate partnerships. From events that will create memories to custom keepsakes and date night essentials, this list will spark ideas for those special duos. These are especially thoughtful for newlyweds or newly engaged couples that are starting their new lives together.
1. Cooking class
2. Monogrammed holiday blanket
3. Matching aprons with cookware
4. Scratch-off map to track their travels together
5. Portable outdoor projector for backyard movie nights
6. Instant camera with albums to create a year of memories together
7. A firepit with marshmallow roasting sticks 
8. Luxury robes
9. Wine subscription
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