By Felicia Levine

We love this time of year. People are nicer, the mood’s brighter, the air’s crisper, and days are filled with holiday cheer, sugar cookies and twinkling lights.

Truth is — we’re also fond of gifts.

Sure it’s fun to receive (yes, please!), but there’s something even more rewarding about hunting down that perfect present for your favorite person.

Though it can be challenging — daunting even.

Stress not, dear readers: We’ve done the research for you and we’ve got 13 categories from which to choose. Buying for culinary connoisseurs, fitness fanatics, devout fashionistas or pet parents? We’ve got you covered. Need kids’ toys, innovative gadgets, beauty products or guy gear? That’s here, too. We even found some truly unique stocking stuffers.

We present three categories –  “Cooking Good,” “Get Pumped’’ and “Sparkle Plenty” – to start our list here. Look for the next 10 over the next 10 days on cityandshore.com, which is also available on mobile devices to take with you shopping.

Without further ado, here’s wishing you happy holiday shopping.