Gift giving is my JAM! Everyone is saying shipping is going to be a nightmare this holiday season, so I’m getting organized early. I love gifting things that I love myself, because I know how excited someone else will be when they open it!
GIFT GIVING TIPS + FREE HOLIDAY WRAPPING GUIDE!
I have always loved finding the perfect gift and styling it up cute. For my gift giving tips, check out THIS POST. AND!!!!! I have something new and special for you this year! Make sure you scroll all the way to the bottom for my free holiday wrapping guide download! Because presentation is half the fun, am I right?!
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TOP 10 HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS
Vince Slippers
I’ve worked from home for 15 years and good slippers are a MUST! Because I usually wear them to drop kids at school, I like them to have hard soles. I’m obsessed with these! I ordered them as a treat for myself and I’m SO GLAD I kept them! They are so comfy, well made and great for every season.
Find them HERE
BUDGET BUY! If you’re looking for more of a budget option, check out THESE super soft, double strap slippers! They would make a perfect gift for SO many people!
Our House Pan or Pot
This is a new obsession of mine! I saw the Our House Always Pan and Perfect Pot shared on Instagram for probably a year before I took the plunge and I’m SOOO glad I did! The pan replaces your frying pan, saute pan, steamer, skillet, saucier, saucepan, non-stick pan, spatula, and spoon rest. And the pot does everything from boiling to baking, crisping to steaming. Clean up literally could not be easier with these, which I’m loving. And they come in lots of cute colors.
Get it HERE (this link will get you $20 off your first purchase of $100 or more!!)
Anthropologie Mugs
It’s MUG season, friends! Hot cocoa, festive coffee, steaming tea. A cute mug is an inexpensive stand-alone gift, but can also be paired with a coffee gift card, milk frother, pack of hot chocolate, bottle of peppermint essential oil or other cute accessories! Plus, the letter monograms give the added touch of choosing something personalized.
Here are links to my favorites:
OR, click HERE to check out all of their mugs!
Throw Blanket
You know I couldn’t put together a gift guide without a snuggly throw blanket, right?! I have throw blankets all over the house. This is the time of year to grab a blanket and snuggle up. Cute for decorating AND actually using! This is a great price for a stand-alone gift or bundled with a DIY linen spray, cozy loungewear or jammies, or a coffee mug. Plus, lots of colors to choose from!
Find it HERE
Aria Wood + Glass Diffuser
This gorgeous essential oil diffuser is at the top of LOTS of wish lists! Seriously a show stopper. It’s hand crafted from American maple and glass and is basically an instant spa vibe. My favorite of all my diffusers (and I have a lot of diffusers!). The Aria covers up to 430 square feet, has beautiful LED lights and an option to play relaxing music. If you’ve had your eye on this one, now is the time to treat yourself, girl!
Get the diffuser (comes with tangerine + peppermint essential oils) HERE or get a bundle of diffuser + 12 essential oils for only $24 more HERE!
UPDATED TO ADD!!! Young Living’s holiday catalog was released recently and it includes a gorgeous, dark walnut MINI Aria Diffuser set! So if this has been on your wish list, THIS is the time to snag it! It includes a dreamy set of holiday essential oils: Christmas Spirit (the perfect Christmas scent), peppermint and vanilla. Find it HERE!
Neck + Shoulder Massager
I got one of these for Christmas last year and it’s STILL one of my favorite things! I ended up getting my mama one too, since I loved it so much. If you have anyone in your life who’s stressed (UM…all of us?! LOL!), tired, loves the gym, this is a must! Perfect way to relax at the end of the day and let go of some tension with a cup of hot tea (in a cute Anthro mug?!).
Find it HERE
Lounge Wear
Even though 2020 is over, I don’t think any of us are going to give up lounge wear! I have been LIVING in these (I have them in 2 colors). They are super soft, warm but not overly heavy, and come in lots of colors. I grabbed Mediums which is true to size for me. And of course my slippers!
Hand Crafted Jewelry
What lady doesn’t love jewelry?! I’ve purchased handmade jewelry from both of these small businesses this year, and love them! I wanted to share both to give a couple of price point options.
Our Spare Change has hand-crafted jewelry for women + littles. Started by two women on a mission, I love small companies with big hearts. I saw their personalized goldie bracelets and ordered in both kids’ names. They’re super versatile and go with almost everything! This one is a high quality “costume jewelry” gift option. Shop Our Spare Change jewelry HERE.
Katie Pere designs and creates on the North Shore of Oahu. Her story is fascinating! She traveled the world as a model, stuntwoman, actress and now is a mama of two young boys. I started following her on Instagram and fell in love with her jewelry. The Bold Bandles and Coco necklace and bracelet are some of my faves! This one is a fine jewelry gifting option. Shop Katie Pere jewelry HERE.
Facial Cleansing Brush Set
This is a little gadget I didn’t think I needed and wasn’t sure I would use. Until I bought it. WOW! I wash my face every single night. I’m amazed at how much makeup still comes off on the brush AFTER washing with my cleanser! I’ve had this for a couple of years now and it’s become a regular part of my routine. It’s a great exfoliator, helps prep skin for masks/treatments, and has helped keep my skin more clear. A fun little pampering gift for ladies, teens + tweens!
Find it HERE
Echo Dot (4th Generation)
Do you use Alexa already? Whether have a one already or you’re new, everyone can use another Echo Dot! We have them in so many rooms now. My kids got them for their rooms last Christmas and love them! This year, Amazon came out with a new version with an upgraded speaker and clock. Here are some of the ways we use them…
✔️ Play music from Amazon, Pandora, iTunes, etc.
✔️ Keep track of shopping lists and other customized lists (for example, I have a Trader Joe’s list and a Young Living list on mine) so I can just shout out things to Alexa to add to the list. Makes shopping time easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy!
✔️ House-wide announcements. We all love this one! Whether it’s bedtime, or I’m in the kitchen and dinner is ready, or I’m out running an errand and need their attention at home, I can record and play announcements over the Dots
✔️ Reminders and timers
✔️ Amazon reorders
✔️ Jokes, games, calling
✔️ Checking the weather
✔️ Farting. Not even lying. My family loves to ask her to do this. Can’t win them all, right?!
Find it HERE
BONUS: Nespresso Machine!
This was on last year’s gift guide, but I couldn’t resist adding it again this year as an extra bonus. It’s THAT good! It’s spendy, but if you’re a coffee lover, it’s worth it. We’ve already established that coffee makes my life work! I thought about this coffee maker (it’s actually more of an espresso machine) for a long, long time and I wish I’d gotten it sooner! It’s my favorite quarantine purchase and my most used kitchen appliance (does it count as an appliance???). It’s taken my coffee game to the next level for sure. Obviously this isn’t going to be for everyone on your list, but if you are shopping for a family member, partner, or spouse who loves coffee, THIS is it! It’s an investment, but they have lots of price points depending on your budget and it makes all kinds of fancy coffee drinks.
Find the top-of-the-line Nespresso Creatista Plus HERE, the Nespresso Vertuo HERE, or you can browse Nespresso machine options HERE.
MORE GIFT IDEAS…
Here are a few more of my favorites to make it easy to shop for everyone on your list!
For the Homebody
- Williams Sonoma Peppermint Snow + Hot Chocolate
- SMEG Electric Kettle (browse other colors HERE)
- Ember Temperature Control Mug
- Faux Fur Slippers
- Knit Throw Blanket
- Air Pods (3rd Generation)
- Shoulder Massager
For the Entertainer
- Cocktail Ice Molds
- Always Pan
- Olive + Linen Turkish Towels
- Wooden Salt + Pepper Set
- Double Old Fashioned Cocktail Glasses
- Woven Serving Tray
- Studio McGee Wooden Cutting Board
- Nespresso Cappuccino Maker
For the Coffee Lover
- Yeti Mug
- Ember Temperature Control Mug
- Whipped Cream Dispenser
- Chocolate Mocha Coffee Syrup
- Hand Frother
- Cute Coffee Spoon
- Nespresso Machine
HOLIDAY WRAPPING GUIDE
I don’t know about you guys, but I always think there’s something special about all those meticulously chosen gifts wrapped up beautifully under the tree. When the kids were littler, it was all mismatched and character paper. But now that they’re a little older, MOM is getting to do it my way!
This year I thought it would be fun to give you guys something a little extra! I’ve compiled some tips, ideas and a checklist for your gift wrapping station in my Gift Wrapping Guide PDF download! ENJOY!
Happy Shopping!
I hope this makes your shopping a little easier and more fun. Happy holiday season!!!
XO, Kelli
