At a grand total of $4,190.80, our sporty gift guide look is second only to our fancy fashion spread in priciness. But you’re getting some top-of-the-line gear with your splurge. There’s KJUS’s glossy jacket that looks just as sharp après ski as on the hill, and Rossignol’s Radical set of skis and bindings. Our favourite find, though, has to be the POC helmet, which comes packed in a futuristic pod and pairs perfectly with a set of copper-toned goggles.

What turns you on this time of year? A relaxing day at the spa? Try finding a measly half-hour for a hand massage in the middle of holiday madness! After the seasonal insanity subsides, though, there’s lots of time to indulge in our pampering picks: scented votives from Teatro Verde’s luxe candle lineup, a bath spiked with minty salts or a room spray that lets you bring the smell of Zen along wherever your January travels take you.

Lost on their way to another holiday party, our technology junkies pull over to look up directions on their iPad 2. They could have mapped out their route using the OnStar link-up in their electric-powered 2012 Chevrolet Volt, though. This gadget splurge can travel up to 80 kilometres on a single charge and is eligible for a generous gift-with-purchase: an eco ride rebate of $8,232 in Ontario.