Gifts for the Person Who's Always Cold

Everyone knows someone who is always cold. They wear a sweater when everyone else is in short sleeves, keep a blanket on the back of the sofa all year and are the first to ask whether a window can be closed. Shopping for them is one of the easier gift decisions you can make, because the goal is simple: help them feel warm and comfortable at home.

Start by thinking about where they feel the cold most. Some people are chilly while they sit still at a desk, others in the evening on the sofa, and others first thing in the morning before the house has warmed up. A gift that fits that moment will be used far more than one that only looks cozy in the box.

Wearable warmth suits the person who is always on the sofa with a book. The Beautyrest wearable electric poncho wrap is made of soft sherpa and berber fleece, with three heat settings and a two-hour auto shut-off, so they can stay warm without a blanket slipping off their shoulders.

For the person who feels the chill at a desk or in the bedroom, a small heater can take the edge off. The Electactic portable ceramic space heater with thermostat is compact enough for a desk or nightstand, with an adjustable thermostat and tip-over protection. With any heater gift, it is kind to remind them to follow the manufacturer's instructions, keep it clear of fabrics and paper and never leave it running unattended.

If you would rather keep it simple, a plush throw is always welcome. The cream striped fuzzy plush throw has a soft, fuzzy ribbed texture that makes a neutral bed or sofa feel instantly cozy, and it is made for layering over the bed or curling up on slow evenings.

A small handwritten note makes any of these feel personal. Add a favorite tea, a pair of warm socks or a book you think they would enjoy, and the gift becomes a warm evening in, wrapped and ready.