KIM KOMANDO

The clock is ticking! 50 holiday gifts for all the hard-to-please people on your list

Dec 15, 2023, 4:05 AM

Christmas gifts under the tree....

Since time is ticking, here's a quick list to inspire some gift ideas! (AP Photo/Armin Durgut)

(AP Photo/Armin Durgut)

It’s crunch time. Wait much longer and you’re giving gift cards — or braving the stores. I’ve got your back with smart gifts, tech and otherwise, that are sure to please.

In no particular order, here are my picks that are destined to be used time and time again. Nothing beats giving a gift that doesn’t get stashed away in a closet after a week, right?

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The clock is ticking! 50 holiday gifts for all the hard-to-please people on your list