Holiday Gift Ideas: The Easiest Christmas Shopping
In this post: Looking for the easiest way to do your Christmas shopping? Shop from the couch or your bed to find these awesome gift ideas with eBay online shopping.⇒
Do you love driving to a crowded mall, circling the parking lot five times to find a spot you have to fight for and then entering the shopping center to find blistering noise and long lines everywhere?
Yeah, me neither.
But who among us has the presence of mind to shop months in advance before the crowds arrive?
Instead I have found the easiest Christmas shopping involves curling up in a blanket with a cup of tea, a fire crackling in the fireplace and a whole lot of pillows scattered to support my quest.
Shopping online has become one of my favorite pastimes, not only for the holidays, but all year long. It’s my go-to activity when I want a respite from stress and is the best way to find unique items, save time checking for availability, and save money comparison shopping.
If you’re not yet comfortable shopping online, especially for Christmas gifts for your closest family and friends, this shopping guide full of holiday gift ideas will provide some guidance and inspiration.
I’ve divided it into categories for your convenience and under each section there’s a link to even more ideas.
There’s a range of prices, so don’t be discouraged if you see something that’s too high or, on the flip side, not special enough. Keep on scrolling for a broad array of options. While I couldn’t cover them all, I’ve tried to touch on some popular categories that you may not have realized you could find on eBay. And best of all, most of the items are either hard to find elsewhere or better priced here.
Happy shopping!
*This post was sponsored by eBay, but all opinions and love of the products and eBay online shopping are genuine and completely my own.
Porcelain and Ormolu
This is one of my current favorite decor categories. There’s a blue and white vase that many readers have been asking about for quite some time. I finally found it and linked it here, as well as many other gorgeous pieces!
Click here for more porcelain and ormolu.
Jewelry
A popular category for gift giving, you’ll find classic gold and diamond pieces along with trendier ones, including David Yurman. There are bracelets, earrings, pendants and rings. Almost everything here is on sale, too.
Click here for more jewelry and here too.
Handbags
A wonderful curated collection of mid-level designer leather goods at fabulous prices. Almost everything is under $100 and includes Michael Kors, Coach, Kate Spade, Tory Burch and more.
Click here for more handbags.
High-Low Decor
I wanted to include a second decor category and this fun high-low, new-vintage mix pairs elegant crystal pieces with rustic and rugged selections, as well. There’s color as well as neutrals, refinement along with primitive.
Click here for more high-low decor.
Beauty
This category covers high end beauty and makeup gift boxes and favorite luxury skin care products, all at reduced prices.
Click here for more beauty.
Tech
For the favorite geek in your life, or for your own inner geek, this grouping includes off price items you may’ve been looking for for a while. Read the descriptions carefully to be sure you know what you’re getting, but most are brand new items, while sometimes not the newest model. Price savings can be significant.
Click here for more tech.
Is there really any reason to brave the chaos at the mall when a better, more efficient and far more pleasant option exists? Yes, there are times when you want to touch the fabric or try on the item to check the fit. But now that online shopping has become more sophisticated and return policies are ever more convenient, it’s simple enough to overcome the obstacles that once prevented people from shopping this way.
Who needs to worry about the weather or the traffic in getting around town? Just fluff the pillows, pour a cup of your favorite drink and the world is at your fingertips with eBay online shopping.
You can even play Christmas music if you like.
Christmas Shopping Resource List
To get the look, click on the items below for direct links to the products. Where actual items were no longer available, I’ve provided similar options.
(This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy.)
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The ormolu vases on eBay are fabulous!! I am a last minute shopper:( This comes from years of owning a florist and being too busy to do for myself. I always loaded the boys up on Christmas Eve morning and we went shopping! It was something about getting in the chaos and the spirit that became a tradition. And I still enjoy! I have been better about shopping early since we are empty-nesters; the ideas you have suggested are so helpful. Have a great week!!
I’m with you on shopping from home. Since I started doing the majority of my Christmas shopping online I have had WAY more time to spend getting my home ready and decorated for the holidays. In years past I spent so much time running from store to store and wandering around the mall that I had very little energy for anything else. In a way I feel guilty as more stores close down, but this is so much better for me in the long run.
Oh that bed looks so cozy and wonderful – especially with tea! A perfect way to shop! 🙂
Right?? Everything with tea! And it’s definitely my favorite way to shop… 😉