gift grid 2014, round 1

This year I was determined not to let Christmas sneak up as fast as it usually does (what is it about time flying once you hit November?), so I've been doing plenty of online scoping... And as last year I had so much fun putting together some handy reference grids for all your gift types - from stocking stuffers and handmade/personalized presents to wearable or big ticket items - I thought I'd add to the series for this year with some of the cool stuff I've come across. Today we start with ideas for the golden girl, the world traveler, the gym rat, the mountain man, and the hipster baby in your life:

for the golden girl: pop champagne candle, $42 | gold dipped earrings (similar), $10 | Yosi Samra flats, $72 | faux leather pouf, $275 | for the world traveler: Flight 001 passport case, $18 | customized luggage tag, $10 | graphic sweatshirt (similar, similar), $65 | rolling carryon suitcase, $445 | for the gym rat: no-slip headband, $15 | ID bracelet, $20 | printed tank (similar), $42 | Forerunner GPS watch, $180 | for the mountain man: SmartWool socks, $19 | national parks checklist map, $49 | pullover fleece, $119 | queen-size wool blanket, $218 | for the hipster baby: mustache pacifier, $7 | personalized mix tape teether, $12 | Tiny TOMS, $36 | jetaire play tent, $249

* indicate items I've tried and love!

Next week stay tuned for ideas for the newlywed, the dog lover, the NPR junkie, the future scientist, and your blogging bestie. And in the meantime, you can see last year's ideas for the stylish ladies, the man of the house, the literature lovers, the culinarily inclined, and the littlest among us.