Top 10 Christmas Gifts to Put on Your Wish List

Even over two decades after its big screen debut, “Toy Story” is still inspiring hot ticket items. Joining forces with Disney and Pixar, American manufacturer Vans has developed a slew of merchandise based on the 1995 classic. The collection includes hats, backpacks, and t-shirts featuring the likes of Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and those adorable green aliens. Most notably, Vans has released a series of colorful shoes with Andy’s seal of approval. Whether you’re a kid who just watched “Toy Story” for the first time or an adult looking to go old school, you’ve got a friend in Vans.

Have you ever wanted to spend a day in a mermaid’s shoes… err, fins? Well, now you can! With a mermaid tail blanket, you’ll feel just like Princess Ariel. While you wouldn’t want to take it under the sea, this blanket is perfect for a cozy night on the couch. Whether you want to cuddle up with a good book or binge-watch the latest Netflix show, you can snuggle down while also making a splash. And remember, mermaid tail blankets aren’t exclusively for girls. There are plenty of mermen in the sea too.

#8: The Bronze Palette: Kyshadow

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Say what you will about the Kardashian-Jenner clan, but nobody can deny they’re marketing geniuses. On the heels of launching her own cosmetics line, Kylie Jenner has expanded her brand to include eye shadow, or Kyshadow if you will. As far as we’re concerned, the Bronze Palette deserves a gold medal for its nine pressed powder eye shadows: Jasper, Quartz, Topaz, Goldstone, Citrine, Tiger Eye, Hematite, Bronzite, and Obsidian. In addition to its elegant earth tone color scheme, the Bronze Palette has earned praise for its stunning packaging. With a little help from Kylie Cosmetics, you’ll be ready to hit the town in the blink of an eye.

2016 has been a truly great year for Pikachu and company. “Pokémon Go” took the real world by storm over the summer. Now with the release of “Sun” and “Moon,” trainers will get to catch a new generation of Pokémon over the holidays. Available for the Nintendo 3DS, these handheld games will take players to the Alola region, which clearly drew inspiration from Hawaii. Aside from challenging the dreaded Team Skull, the game’s main objective will be to – you guessed it – catch em’ all! While we’ll see plenty of new Pokémon, a few fan favorites will also receive makeovers with new Alola Forms. Despite the franchise being almost 2 decades old, Pokémon mania is showing no sign of slowing down.

#6: Spa Package

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Between shopping, cooking, and dealing with dysfunctional relatives, Christmas time has a tendency to drive people mad. What better way to unwind than with a luxurious spa day? There’s nothing like pampering yourself with the smell of fresh flowers, the sound of soothing music, and the sensation of moisturizer hydrating your body. A massage, mud bath, and sauna will additionally make your problems melt away. Be it a gift certificate to your local spa or a DIY spa package, this is the ideal gift to rejuvenate anyone’s spirit, especially with the New Year on the horizon.

#5: Amazon Fire - 7" Tablet

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Can’t afford an iPad Mini 4? Fear not, Amazon’s Fire Tablet is only $50! For such a low, low price, you’d think that there’d be some sort of catch. However, this 7-inch tablet offers all the bare essentials, whether you want to play games, stream shows, or read e-books. It also comes complete with rear and front facing cameras, an enduring battery life, and plenty of storage space. Granted, the Fire Tablet doesn’t necessarily introduce anything new or innovative. Anybody who appreciates a sweet deal will definitely want to purchase one of these bad boys, though. And if you’re in need of a Bluetooth speaker, be sure to add an Amazon Tap to your shopping cart as well.

Pigging out on all that turkey, eggnog, and gingerbread might seem like a good idea in the moment. By the end of winter break, though, you’ll likely be carrying a little extra holiday weight. That’s exactly why you should add a Fitbit Alta to your wish list. This nifty wristband will not only track your steps, distance, calories burned, and active minutes, but also encourage you to go that extra mile. Featuring an OLED touchscreen, the Fitbit Alta offers the time, stats, and smartphone notifications. It even keeps track of your sleep and will wake you with a silent alarm. On top of all that, this fitness tracker is a stylish accessory for any occasion.

#3: A Monthly Subscription Box

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According to various estimates, 400 to 600 different types of subscription boxes are available in the U.S. alone. So it’s probably safe to say that there’s a box out there for everyone. Beauty products, healthy snacks, razors, geeky merchandise, Japanese candy, the sky’s the limit! With a new box arriving on your doorstep every month, it’s a Christmas gift that just keeps on giving. Since most subscriptions cost somewhere between $10 and $100 per month, you’re bound to find one in your price range. All you need to do is think outside the box.

In this day and age, a lot of people are content with simply using their smartphone to take pictures. If you want your photos to have a more professional look, though, you should seriously consider getting a digital single-lens reflex camera. Although there are numerous different brands to choose from, virtually every DSLR camera has the same benefits: excellent image quality, manual controls, and interchangeable lenses. Speaking of which, if you already have a DSLR camera, it certainly wouldn’t hurt to ask for some new lenses. No matter how much the camera costs, every picture will be worth a thousand words. Before we get to our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions: S’well Bottles Texting Gloves Harry Potter Makeup Brushes

#1: Apple Watch

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While you can never go wrong with a fancy wristwatch, an Apple Watch is the ultimate Christmas gift. Compatible with iOS and other Apple devices, these smartwatches have been selling like hotcakes since launching in 2015. Aside from checking the time, the Apple Watch can be used for accepting calls and texts, managing health, listening to music, and the list just goes on. The second generation of Apple Watches hit store shelves in September 2016, featuring an Apple S2 processor, a brighter screen, water resistance, and a built-in GPS. If you haven’t asked Santa for one already, it’s about time. Do you agree with our wish list? What do you want for Christmas this year? For more entertaining Top 10s published every day, be sure to subscribe to MsMojo.