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The Easy Gift Giving Solution

November 12, 2014 By Lena

Although I don’t like to admit it… from time to time, even I get stressed out by shopping.

(Yes, you are actually on Listen to Lena. No, do not adjust your computer monitor.)

The thing is, I have a certifiable problem – a medical anomaly, in fact – called prezzieselectophobia. It’s the fear of choosing the wrong holiday gift for someone. Sadly, treatment is currently not covered by any drug plans, but I do plan on lobbying the government for support. In the meantime, I employ coping techniques, such as accepting help from others who know a thing or two about holiday gifting.

This year, I’m taking advantage of GIFTS MADE EASY by Shoppers Drug Mart.
LogoShoppers Drug Mart has an abundance of inspiring gift ideas for everyone on your “nice list”, and this holiday season, shopping is even easier with their online gift finder that allows you to filter hundreds of gift ideas by price, categories, or the type of person you are shopping for.

(My inner prezzieselectophobic is at peace.) 

And with so many fabulous fragrances, gorgeous gifts, delectable treats, and latest toys and electronics, it’s so easy to find the perfect gift… there’s no need to panic!

So, what makes the cut? Well, you know I have some Luxurious Ladies and Beauty Lovers to shop for, so I am loving these gifting options:
sdmClockwise, from top: Eye Studio Mascara Sampler; Quo by Orly 18 piece Mini Polish Set; Quo Beauty Boudoir; Calvin Klein Reveal Gift Set; One Direction You & I Gift Set; EOS Rachel Roy Lip Balms.

The Eye Studio Mascara Sampler and Quo by Orly 18 piece Mini Nail Polish Set are the perfect “pamper me” gifts, because what gal doesn’t love to receive pint-sized pretty things? And hey – don’t knock the One Direction fragrance set until you’ve tried it – I’m quite captivated with the scent.

(Tween girls everywhere are nodding their heads.)

In addition to these girly gifts, you can also find presents for the Modern Man; everything he needs from fragrance to grooming essentials, such as the Gillette ProGlide Holiday Pack. Or, for The Entertainer on your holiday shopping list, find the right sweets for friends, co-workers or for that holiday party you have been planning.

And hey, if you’re popping into your local Shoppers Drug Mart this season, the stores will have exciting in-store sales, promotions and exclusive holiday gifts sets available from November 12 to December 25.

(Don’t forget you can earn Shoppers Optimum Points on almost every purchase, and most stores are open late!)

They also have the following Holiday Gift guide launches:

– “Give Beauty, beautyBOUTIQUE by Shoppers Drug Mart” – available now
– “Get Set for the Happiest Holidays!” – November 15th
– Keep an eye out for 3 additional gift guides/beauty books available in late Nov/ Dec

Want to keep on top of it all? Join the conversation at #giftsmadeeasy.

Contest Alert! Shoppers Drug Mart is hosting their Unwrap to Win game from December 1st to 24th. Just visit the Shoppers Drug Mart website and play the game for a chance to win fabulous prizes ranging from beauty, fragrances, skin care sets to toys, electronics and gift cards! There’ll be 15 lucky winners per day (360 prizes in total) and that could be you!

And if that doesn’t satisfy your appetite for contests, you can join the #SDMHolidays Retweet to Win contest for a chance to win 1 of 10 $100 Shoppers Drug Mart Gift Cards! Contest ends November 21 at 9:00 am EST. Click here for more details.

This year, keep calm and get your shopping on with GIFTS MADE EASY by Shoppers Drug Mart.

Although this post has been generously sponsored by Shoppers Drug Mart, the opinions and language are my own, and in no way do they reflect Shoppers Drug Mart.

Filed Under: Beauty Tagged With: beauty gifts, Gifts Made Easy, holiday gift ideas, Shoppers Drug Mart

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Comments

  1. Flora M

    November 12, 2014 at 6:46 pm

    I love shopping at SDM – I find so many unique things there (mind you I do have one grandson that I can’t shop there for – picky picky picky LOL)

  2. loucheryl

    November 12, 2014 at 8:13 pm

    Thanks for letting me know about the RT contest they are having. I love the mini nail polishes in your post. Nice for stocking stuffers!

  3. Athena

    November 12, 2014 at 8:40 pm

    They always have a great selection of gift ideas.

  4. Chandra Christine O'Connor

    November 13, 2014 at 8:08 am

    my kids always got the makeup kits at christmas from there

  5. Lynda Cook

    November 13, 2014 at 11:02 am

    I actually love Shoppers drug mart, it’s a good thing I’m on disability and do not receive to much money or I would be spending way to much money in there, and making hubby mad..lol

  6. Anne Taylor

    November 13, 2014 at 12:31 pm

    I love shopping at Shoppers! Thanks for reminding me of their great Christmas gifts!

  7. Treen Goodwin

    November 17, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    Shoppers has the best gift ideas , i love shopping there , it less stressful shopping there i find :)

  8. BobbiJo Pentney

    November 18, 2014 at 10:37 pm

    Help with Christmas shopping and optimum points, its a win win.

  9. Samantha Dick

    November 20, 2014 at 2:31 pm

    Love shopping at Shoppers!

  10. Carol Oddy

    November 21, 2014 at 12:44 pm

    Lots of great ideas at Shopper’s Drug.

  11. Carol Oddy

    November 24, 2014 at 1:43 pm

    Some great gift ideas!!

  12. Stephanie LaPlante

    November 24, 2014 at 3:08 pm

    Shoppers is totally my go to for gift giving when I’m clueless. There’s something for everyone.

  13. Victoria Ess

    December 1, 2014 at 9:02 pm

    Thanks for the heads up about the contest! Shoppers is my go-to place for stocking stuffers

  14. Holly

    December 7, 2014 at 1:30 pm

    I do a lot of my Christmas shopping at Shoppers. I can find something for everyone there… from kids to adults, they have it all. Actually, just knocked off a few from my list after I stopped in SDM last night.

  15. Alayne Langford

    December 15, 2014 at 4:04 pm

    Hey Lena, I do a LOT of my Christmas shopping at Shoppers Drug Mart and I am proud of it!! With 4 daughters and 2 men that are hard to buy for, Shoppers ALWAYS comes through for me! Thank you for your post and Happy Holidays to you and your family :)

  16. kathy downey

    November 14, 2015 at 4:47 pm

    SDM always have a great selection of gift ideas.

  17. Debbie White Beattie

    October 9, 2016 at 4:15 am

    Shoppers always have awesome gift packages and they have decent prices too

  18. kathy downey

    January 27, 2017 at 12:08 pm

    I buy all my male gifts at Shoppers they have such a nice selection !

  19. Susan T.

    August 28, 2017 at 3:22 pm

    Shopper’s is great for gifts and then I earn Optimum points for treating myself!

  20. kathy downey

    September 29, 2017 at 9:48 am

    I can always count on Shoppers for good quality gifts !

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