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AJC’s 2018 holiday gift guide: Unique gifts for everyone on your list

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By Fiza Pirani
Dec 18, 2018

The holiday season can be costly, chaotic and completely overwhelming.

Explore» RELATED: AJC’s Ultimate Guide to the Holidays

To help keep your gift-giving worries under wraps, we pulled together our popular gift guides and latest holiday gift coverage to help you find something for everyone in your life, from your favorite foodies, your kid cook, the beauty enthusiasts or the pet lovers in your life.

Here’s a list of The AJC’s 2018 holiday gift guides:

For her

ExploreBest gifts for women on your list
ExploreFor moms who have everything: umbilical cord jewelry
ExploreFor the empty-nesting mom
ExploreFor black women with natural hair

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For him

ExploreTop gifts

For the kids

ExploreTop toys
ExploreBest for teens
ExploreFor kid cooks
Explore11 last-minute gifts for the kiddo

For pets (and pet owners)

ExploreBest metro Atlanta treats for dogs
ExploreDog leggings
Explore11 paw-some holiday gifts for dogs and dog lovers alike

For the health and beauty conscious

ExploreFor those seeking fitness, wellness
ExploreFor beauty lovers
ExploreFor the outdoorsy

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Budget-friendly

ExploreGifts under $30

For food and drink enthusiasts

ExploreFor beer lovers
ExploreEdible gifts from boutique OTP shops
Explore$10 stocking stuffers for foodies
Explore20 holiday restaurant gift card deals in Atlanta
ExploreAtlanta chefs’ holiday gift ideas for the home cook
ExploreFor chocolate lovers
ExploreGeorgia-made
ExploreBar enthusiasts
ExploreFor kids who love to cook
ExploreAdvent calendars made of booze, cheese

For readers

Explore7 books for readers

For the host

ExploreTop host gifts
ExploreBest olive oils to gift the host

» RELATED: 10 tips on shipping packages during the holiday season

For techies

ExploreGadget lovers

Stocking stuffers

ExploreBest stocking stuffers
ExploreFor food lovers

Shop local

ExploreGifts by local makers
ExploreEdible gifts from boutique OTP shops
ExploreGeorgia-made food, drink products
ExploreHoliday shopping at the Atlanta airport

Other unique ideas

ExploreBest subscription boxes

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