Stress-Free Holiday Shopping Guide

by Jenny Wang - Citysearch Contributor - 22 Reviews - 6 Lists

Updated: December 04, 2008

This year, forego the crowds and madness-inducing parking lots at the mall this year and pick up holiday gifts for women, men and kids at these easy in, easy out shops.

On this page:Gifts for Her, Gifts for Him, Gifts for Kids.

Gifts for Her

  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Sur La Table
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    1996 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019 (map)

    Cater to her inner chef with kitchen supplies, cookware and gourmet food items from this high-end shop where foodies flock in the River Oaks Shopping Center.

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended La Mode Lingerie Inc
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    2013D W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019 (map)

    Housed in the River Oaks Shopping Center, this upscale, designer lingerie boutique has plenty of gifts--both naughty and nice--for the woman in your life.

  3. 3 3.5 Star Rating: Average Trellis Spa
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    111 N Post Oak Ln, Houston, TX 77024 (map)

    Pamper her in style with a gift certificate for a massage, manicure, or facial at this premier spa at the Houstonian and make her feel like a million bucks. And even better than ample parking, here the parking is valet.

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Kuhl-Linscomb
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    2424 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77098 (map)

    Guaranteed to have something for the woman with everything, the Kuhl-Linscomb ?campus? is comprised of several buildings which house chic gifts, haute housewares, modern furniture and beauty products.

  5. 5 1 Star Rating: Poor Ulta Beauty
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    5140 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77056 (map)

    This beauty supply superstore carries fragrances, cosmetics, hair care, and bath and body products for any beauty junkie. This Galleria-area location also has ample parking, guaranteeing a quick stop.

Gifts for Him

  1. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended M Penner
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    1180 Uptown Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77056 (map)

    Dress him up in designer duds from Armani to Zegna at this ultra-high-end clothier in Uptown Park.

  2. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Sharper Image
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    4056 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77027 (map)

    Located in Highland Village, this store is known for its high-tech gadgets and gifts that mesmerize men of any age.

  3. 8 Micro Center Inc
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    1717 West Loop S, Houston, TX 77027 (map)

    This Galleria-area tech superstore is sure to have an iGift for that special gearhead you have in mind.

  4. 9 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Roosters Men's Grooming Center
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    2810 Business Center Dr #106, Pearland, TX 77584 (map)

    Pamper the guy in your life by getting him a gift certificate for this upscale full-service barber shop in Pearland that also offers hand and foot ?detailing? services (read: ?man?-icure and pedicure).

  5. 10 Academy Sports & Outdoors
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    2404 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77098 (map)

    This Texas-based sporting goods retailer carries a wide range of sports, fitness, camping, fishing and outdoors equipment at discount prices, with plenty of parking to boot.

Gifts for Kids

  1. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended Houston Spca
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    900 Portway Dr, Houston, TX 77024 (map)

    Kids won?t stop pestering you about a new puppy? Spread the holiday love by adopting a rescue dog, cat, or rabbit into your family. The SPCA has 8pm closing times and plenty of parking.

  2. 12 1 Star Rating: Poor Chase's Closet
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    2033 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019 (map)

    This River Oaks boutique, owned by Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins of R&B group TLC, retails trendy, designer kids' apparel such as CBGB's onesies and D&G Junior jeans.

  3. 13 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Toys To Love
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    1715 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056 (map)

    For the uber-child, this high-end Galleria-area store specializes in toys for educational, scientific, or creative playtime. Free gift-wrapping may even save you another errand.

  4. 14 Gamestop
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    5312 Weslayan St, Houston, TX 77005 (map)

    Your one-stop shop for video games and gaming accessories, whether your kid is a Wii, Playstation, or Xbox fanatic.

  5. 15 Toys R Us
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    9655 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024 (map)

    This toy megastore carries everything that little heart desires, from dolls to bicycles to games.