Gift a thought

Birthdays, anniversaries, graduation, festivals; we give each other presents all the time – whether you shop online or from a retail store in India. Now that Christmas is a few days away, you’re surely busy shopping for gifts and greeting cards. And like most people, you are stuck with the million dollar question, what to gift someone this Christmas? 

 

Most times, the problem is not that you don’t know someone; it is that you know them too well. You know what they like, what they have and what they are likely to receive as a present from other people. And you’re probably the one who gifted them everything they like and own!

So how can you make your gift stand out this year and make it really memorable? Don’t be worried, for we at ShopYourWorld have a few innovative gifting ideas!

For the artist

 

Creative and artistic people sometimes prove to be the most challenging when it comes to gifting. They already have endless art supplies and let’s face it, original art pieces are just way out of budget. But if you know someone who appreciates art and has a good fashion sense, this Charmeuse silk scarf with the artist Vincent Van Gogh's ‘Peach Tree in Bloom’ print is a great gift. There are more artists to choose from and other fabulous prints to floor your loved ones with.

Buy this gift online here.

For the adventurer

We all have a friend or a family member who prefers the vagabond lifestyle over a 9 to 5 job. Instead of reprimanding their carefree behaviour, gift them the super strong and reliable Atlas Hammock Suspension straps this Christmas. You can bet that nothing is going to make them happier than this travelling and trekking gear!
Buy this gift online here.

For the bird-watcher

Wait, before you get any ideas, we are suggesting a very literal meaning here! The Olympus Trooper binoculars are light weight and great for viewing fast moving objects. They have UV protection and an anti-reflective lens with a large centre focus knob to give the user the best experience.
In case you have a friend who is busy at work 24 x 7 and has no time to relax, the binoculars are a perfect excuse to drag them out into the open and let them discover the beauty of nature.  

Buy this gift online here.

For the ice-cream monster

Almost everyone loves ice cream but if you know someone who has a special talent for surviving on ice-cream, frozen yogurt and sorbets, then this Cuisinart Pure Indulgence machine is going to make their life simple and easy. They can make their favourite dessert in less than 30 minutes in the comfort of their home!
Buy this gift online here.

For the Potter fan

Kids, teenagers and adults equally adore the magical world of Harry Potter and sometimes, we wish all of it was real. On our hunt for the Marauders Map and Buckbeak, we stumbled across a pack of Bertie Botts Every Flavour Jelly Beans, for real! When Dumbledore talks about the assorted flavoured candy at the end of The Chamber of Secrets, they instantly go under the ‘must-try’ section on our bucket list. So if you know someone who is in love with the series, these little boxes of Harry Potter Bertie Botts Every Flavour Jelly Beans is going to make a very special gift!

Buy this gift online here.

For the tech addict

Robots are fascinating no matter what age group you are in. From the award winning robotics company OWI, comes the OWI Robotic Arm Edge. It is similar to the original Arm Trainer model in operation; standard manual remote control which uses five-switch wired controller, five motors and five joints. But this one is slightly smaller in size, has only a 300 degree rotation, and the design is minus the transparent body which enabled you to watch all the gears and circuits in motion. This robotic arm has been made with the idea to teach people the basics in robotics. So go ahead and gift a child genius the Robotic Arm Edge.
Buy this gift online here.

For the make-up freak

From the enthusiastic response and reviews for the product, the Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette eye shadow is a huge hit with everyone. The palette has shades ranging from pale to deep and matte to sparkly proving that neutral makeup is anything but boring! Now that’s a whole new way to get Naked.
Buy this gift online here.

For the multi-talented

Encourage kids to learn a special fun talent in the coming year. Gift them a unicycle, make sure they try and learn to ride it and let them have fun. While this might seem like a trivial hobby or talent now, they’ll have lots of funny stories to tell when they grow up. And it’ll teach them the importance of perseverance. Pretty cool, right?
Buy this gift online here.

For the Jedi Knight

Got a friend who worships the Force and needs to learn how to save money? This Stormtrooper piggy bank might just be the perfect gift from them.
Buy this gift online here.

 

For the One Direction fan

With 1D’s popularity soaring through the roof, chances are that you know at least one teenage girl who simply adores the British boy band, and is on your Christmas gifting list. This collector Harry Styles doll might seem a little over the top to you, but trust us when we say this, you will make her day with the present. And you’re probably going to become her favourite aunt/uncle/parent/cousin or friend for the rest of her teenage life.
Buy this gift online here.

We hope this collection of gifts has helped you and given you some gifting ideas. For more fun and quirky products, head to ShopYourWorld and pick your favourite gifts to give this Christmas!

Merry Christmas and happy shopping!

The Nut Factor

Our homes are filled with so many things - fruits, vegetables, processed food, medicines, clothes, electronics, furniture, and the list can go on. A growing phenomenon in most homes is stocking up on processed food items – jams, spreads and canned food. We use all these things daily, but do we ever stop to think and question where it came from or what else can we do with them? Nine out of ten times, we don’t. And that’s why we’re here; to give little ‘knoworthy’ information about all the things you interact with daily.

Knoworthy facts about Nutella

At some point, all of us have OD’d on Nutella – smeared on bread, chappathi, biscuits or just spoonfuls shovelled down with greed. And that’s one substance abuse we’re not ashamed of!

Most research results show that both kids and adults love this creamy smooth Italian hazelnut flavoured chocolate spread unconditionally. So much so that people have Nutella on their monthly grocery list! For those of you who are constantly thanking the genius who came up with the idea of making Nutella, you might want to remember the name, Pietro Ferrero. 

It all started with a bar of solid chocolate (how we wish every story started this way!). In the year 1964, owing to World War II rationing, cocoa was on limited supply and the bar of chocolate needed a little revamp! The chocolate was hence mixed with hazelnut as it was the perfect substitute that maintained the volume of the chocolate and added to the taste. And that is how this creamy spread, which we know today as Nutella, evolved. Yes, it’s super tasty and addictive, and now we know what makes it so perfect too.

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development used Nutella for a case study and came up with this map.

The green dots on the map represent the places from where each of Nutella’s ingredients is sourced. With the best of raw material going into making this jar of instant happiness, it’s no wonder Ferrero is producing about 250,000 tons of Nutella every year, to meet the demands from 75 countries all over the world.  

And here’s a bonus fun fact – 5^th February is celebrated as World Nutella Day! So the next time you’re indulging in this chocolaty delight, don’t forget these interesting and cool facts about your beloved Nutella. 

Source: oecd.org and nutellausa.com

Some Pet Love

“My pets are my babies and don’t you ever say anything rude about them!” If you find yourself making statements like this often, we are sure you’re going to love these pet products online on ShopYourWorld.

Cat-tricks

We believe every prince or princess should have a castle of their own, or a tower at the least. And your pampered cat is no exception. Get your favourite kitty this fun and entertaining Armarkat Cat Tree Model and see your bundle of energy fall in love with it. The Cat Tree Model B7701 is ivory coloured and is made of plywood covered with faux fleece. It is perfect for your cat to run up and down all day, give in to their itch to scratch without damaging any furniture, and they can even curl up and be cosy on it when they tire out. 

This easy to assemble tree model comes complete with a ramp and instructions to put it together. At 14 inches of height, the model can hold up to approximately 36kgs of weight. You can buy the ArmatkatCat Tree Model in India with ShopYourWorld.

Name tag

Do you love the name tag that Logan in the X-Men movies always wears? You think your super cool dog might like one too? If yes, ShopYourWorld is where you get your very own Brass Military Dog Tag. It comes in a pair, complete with a silencer, a long and a short chain. You can engrave up to five lines with a maximum of fifteen spaces in each line. We think it’ll make a great Christmas present for your dog or your friend’s pet. You know you want nothing but the best.

Birdie’s day out

Birds are probably one of the easiest pets to keep; lock ‘em in a huge cage, put some food and water in it and you’re good to go. But is that what you really want for them? For them to be locked up with nothing fun to do?As you know, they might be difficult to tame but they are also very difficult to entertain. Enter the Penn-Plax® Large Activity Centerfor Cockatiels & Medium Birds, the best playground-fitness centre for your beloved birds.

The activity centre has rope perches, ladders, swings, bells and whole lot of other fun toys. It comes in various sizes and is very colourful and bright, making sure it keeps your feathered friend attracted and entertained for hours. Be it a cockatiel, parrot or a parakeet, the Penn-Plax® Large Activity Center is suitable for all.Don’t think about it, just get one here at ShopYourWorld.

Fun in a bag

No matter what breed your dog or puppy is, stretching and running is essential for them. And if you are just beginning to train him or her to be the smartest and best behaved dog you’ve ever seen, the Agility in the Bag training kit is going to be of great help. 

The bag has some popular agility obstacles that can be used indoors as well as out. The set has a weave pole set (six of them), a hurdle jump bar with adjustable height and a tire jump with a 22" diameter hoop that slides up and down on side bars for adjusting, for a dog of any size. It also has a pause box, a substitute for the pause table and a tunnel and with an attachable chute to convert it into a collapsible tunnel. The whole Agility in the Bag set comes in a sturdy canvas bag with zipper closure and extra wide strap. It includes coloured vinyl tape for decorating poles and easy assembly and training tips.
Tempted to get this so your dog can be fit and have fun at the same time? Buy the Agility in the Bag training kit here at ShopYourWorld.

This list is just a glimpse into all the fun stuff you can get for you pets. So don’t forget to check out ShopYourWorld for the best food, toys, accessories and other online pet products.