Mistletoe kisses may not be on the menu this season, but these gifts bridge any kind of social distance — and support local businesses
Lovebox Spinning Heart Messenger by Marie Poulle and Jean Gregoire
Send heartfelt messages to loved ones with this modern take on the classic love note. When you send a message through the app, the heart on the bamboo box spins to alert the recipient. Opening the box reveals the message on the mirrored screen inside. (The Black & White Lovebox can display emojis; the Color Pix version can handle photos.) $100,
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Cookies by TSP
Baking Company Order cookies by the dozen for shipping nationwide or for local delivery from this Las Vegas shop. Your choice of up to four cookie flavors wrapped in sets of three. Box is sealed and shipped as soon as cookies are cool. $20, TSP. Baking Company, tsplv.com
Tommy Bahama Island Soft Throw
Whether you need a touch of cozy while working from home or a binge-watching blankie, this polyester throw is the perfect companion. $99.50, Tommy Bahama in Fashion Show and tommybahama.com
Grown Alchemist Hydra-Gel Hand Sanitiser
An advanced antiseptic hand sanitizer formulated with Hyaluronan and antioxidants to instantly sanitize and hydrate, protecting hands from
dryness and premature aging. $14, Neiman Marcus in Fashion Show
Tory Burch Mask Set
These stylish masks are more than a pretty face. For each purchase, Tory Burch will make a donation to the International Medical Corps working to stop the spread of COVID-19 and to the Tory Burch Foundation, working to advance women’s empowerment and women entrepreneurs. $35 for five, Tory Burch in the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian
PhoneSoap Pro
PhoneSoap Pro offers an enhanced sanitizing experience for your smartphone, killing 99.99 percent of bacteria in just five minutes. With its large sanitizing bay, large phones and thick accessories fit comfortably. $119.95, phonesoap.com
Globein Tranquil Box
Globein is a subscription box service that sends you beautiful, handcrafted items from around the world every month. Each box contains four to five products, all sharing a special theme, which you select monthly. Verified by the Fair Trade Federation. $40 monthly, $396 annually, globein.com
Tory Burch Foundation Seed Box
The annual Tory Burch Foundation Seed Box is a curated selection of products from women entrepreneurs, and it represents the foundation’s commitment to growing women-owned businesses and helping them thrive. $98, Tory Burch in the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian
Sweet Existence: A Strange Planet Card Game
Sweet Existence is a strategic party card game inspired by Nathan W. Pyle’s Strange Planet webcomic and books. This game has players forming connections, experiencing life events, and collecting sweet disks (cookies), while avoiding the dreaded Perish square. $19.99, Target stores or target.com
Cedar Mountain Candle Humidor Collection
Las Vegas-based Cedar Mountain Candle has created a three-candle set that’s perfect for the tobacco lover. Add a layer of class and sophistication to any space with these dye-free, phthalate-free candles infused with essential oils. $54, cedarmountaincandle.com
Pour in the Alley Experience
Pour in the Alley is a virtual tasting event hosted and curated by the team at Fergusons Downtown. Bringing the experience to the living room, Pour in the Alley features an educational conversation led around the event’s pairing that involves local bites, wines, spirits, and craft beers. Experiences start at $60, fergusonsdowntown.com
Mike’s Recovery Mineral Soak
Mike’s Recovery mineral soaks were created by local sports massage therapist and aromatherapy trainer, Mike Buckham. With fine essential oils in his magic mineral recipes, he’s got a custom soak for every body. $16.95, Mike’s Recovery at Fergusons Downtown, mikesrecovery.com
Apple iPad 8th Generation
Wanna go big this gift-giving season? The 8th gen iPad features the A12 Bionic chip that brings the Neural Engine to the entry iPad for the first time — and it’ll bring you eternal gratitude from the lucky recipient of this high-tech gift. $329, Apple Store in the Fashion Show Mall, Downtown Summerlin, the Forum Shops at Caesars, and Town Square
“No Mask, No Soup” face mask by Boomer Naturals
Las Vegas-based Boomer Naturals sells every type of face mask you can imagine; better yet, they’re made with antimicrobial nano-silver fibers woven throughout each mask’s three layers. $9.99, Boomer Naturals, boomernaturals.com