Gifts from American brands

A cheap, useful gift for the friend who is always hunting for their keys.

A safe last-minute choice for an iPhone user whose wish list you do not know.

A solid first real running watch for someone who has been running with just a phone.

A sensible first pair of headphones for tablet time or car trips.

Good for a data-minded athlete who already uses Garmin and wants better recovery numbers.

A big-ticket gift for a commuter or frequent flyer who values quiet.

An unusual gadget for the dad who still plays rec hockey or golf and already owns the usual recovery gear.

Good for a friend who wants music at the cottage, beach or backyard.

Works for a parent with a sore back or shoulders who would never buy a massage gun for themselves.

A durable, inexpensive way for a drip-coffee dad to make a noticeably better single cup.

Suits a hiker or traveller who carries a camera but keeps leaving it in the bag.

Suits a dad who brings coffee to the game, the job site or the fishing trip and likes gear that lasts decades.

A strong upgrade for a student or sketcher who already owns a recent iPad.

Suits an Apple household that wants better sound in a kitchen, office or bedroom.

A gentler, easy-to-operate option for an older parent dealing with stiff muscles.

A safety upgrade for a road cyclist who rides on busy roads.

Peace of mind for someone who goes to the backcountry, remote lakes or cottage roads without coverage.

A lasting upgrade for a photographer still using the strap that came in the box.

A neat pick for someone who shoots travel photos, time-lapses or video calls on their phone.

Good for a couple who spend evenings on the couch and can never pick a movie.

Good for a newly retired parent who travels by RV or heads to the cottage and wants decent coffee on the road.

A dependable pick for ice fishing, job sites or early ski mornings.

A practical pick for a parent who packs a hot lunch for work, the cottage or a day at the game.

Suits a teen who listens to bass-heavy music.

Ties a card-table habit to a place the family loves, which suits cottage-country grandparents.

A good stocking gift for a teen who keeps losing earbuds.

Works well when grandkids live in another city and phone calls tend to be short.

Suits a partner who struggles with dark winter mornings.

A popular, useful gift for a teen or student who carries a drink everywhere.

A lasting wooden toy for a one- or two-year-old.

A way to ask mom or grandma to write down recipes that currently live only in her head.

A good travel or restaurant toy that fits in a stocking.

Suits a partner who journals or still takes notes by hand.

A keepsake for a couple who mark anniversaries with travel.

A pretty, low-cost stationery gift for a teacher or coworker.

A classic gift for kids who play mini sticks or street hockey.

Gives a young player a way to practise stickhandling in the basement or garage between games.

Works for a teen who loses headphones and wants something affordable.

A practical gift parents use every night.

An inexpensive backup pair for sports practice or the bus.

A useful everyday notebook with a cover nice enough to give.

A cheap stocking stuffer for any hockey kid who practises off the ice.

It can be given by email at the last minute, and it turns a parent's answers into a family keepsake.

An affordable shower gift that stays useful past the swaddling stage.

A playful gift for a couple who have coffee together each morning.

A long-term gift for newlyweds or a couple starting a yearly ritual.

Good for a retiree with time on their hands and stories the grandchildren have never heard.

For an active person who wants a recovery tool that comes along on trips.