<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?><oembed><version><![CDATA[1.0]]></version><provider_name><![CDATA[Sithy Things]]></provider_name><provider_url><![CDATA[https://aggiesprite.wordpress.com]]></provider_url><author_name><![CDATA[LC Aggie Sith]]></author_name><author_url><![CDATA[https://aggiesprite.wordpress.com/author/aggiesprite/]]></author_url><title><![CDATA[Aggie&#8217;s Christmas Gift Guide, 2015&nbsp;Edition]]></title><type><![CDATA[link]]></type><html><![CDATA[<p>Don&#8217;t worry. As much as I ❤ my Soma™ PJs, they are not on the list this year. Why? Because they should be on EVERYONE&#8217;S list every year. And not for special occasions, either. Soma PJs should be a staple in every gal&#8217;s wardrobe. Trust me on this.</p>
<p>This year, being cognizant of a distinct holiday fatigue, mostly due to the season being kickstarted in August, I complied a few items to help with the eventual stress that most of us who wait to shop for the perfect gift at the last minute will suffer.</p>
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<p>Who doesn&#8217;t love the calming quality of lavender? L&#8217;Occitane™ offers a wonderful <a href="http://usa.loccitane.com/relaxing-lavender-gift,82,1,75179,817939.htm#s=57211">gift set</a> that will render anyone mute with appreciation. Or make them SQUEEEE!!! Either way, it&#8217;s sure to be a keeper.</p>
<p>If your beloved is more of a techie and/or sports type, consider gifting a set of headphones. Just not any headphones.</p>
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<p>Behold the Bose™ NFL Edition <a href="https://www.bose.com/products/headphones/over_ear_headphones/qc25_apple_custom_nfl.html#v=qc25_custom_nfl_apple_seahawks&amp;csd=1|qc25_custom_nfl_apple_seahawks|3%3Bob%3Bnav%3BGL|2%3Bib%3Blim%3BGL|4%3Bsp%3Bn04%3BGL|6%3Boh%3Bnav%3BGL|5%3Bih%3Blim%3BGL|8%3Bop%3Bnav%3BGL|7%3Bip%3Blim%3BGL|9%3Bec%3Blim%3BGL|10%3Bdo%3Bn04%3BGL|">headphones</a>. Yes, they are pricey, but we are not just talking quality and sports fanaticism here. I love mine because they block out everything, including the smoke alarm. Which could be a bad thing, but that&#8217;s what I have kids for.</p>
<p>Last but not least, what is the holiday without some bit of indulgence? Or a lot of indulgence. I won&#8217;t judge.</p>
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<p>Williams-Sonoma™ offers many food-themed gift sets, but my pick is obviously the one to which I can add vodka. The Moscow Mule <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/moscow-mule-gift-set-spr-15/?pkey=cfood-holiday-gift-sets&amp;&amp;cfood-holiday-gift-sets">gift set</a> comes with everything you need except the booze, but I&#8217;m sure most of us already have that in our stocks, right?? And bonus: you can use the mugs for hot chocolate, too, which you can get at the site.</p>
<p>I hope you have enjoyed Aggie&#8217;s Christmas Picks for 2015. I also hope one or two find their way under my Christmas tree this year. I&#8217;m not picky, but just FYI, I already own the headphones 😉</p>
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