Hope you had a great meal with loved ones. It’s officially time to shop: I’ve rounded up a pretty comprehensive holiday gift guide with ideas for everyone on your list. I know I have a few more collages to share that will probably go in my LTK page first so be sure to follow along!
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Comprehensive Holiday Gift Guide for Everyone on Your List | Coworker Gifts Under $30
Whether you’re doing a gift exchange, secret Santa, or just want to put together a little something for your work bestie, these gift ideas are sure to please while staying under $30.
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Comprehensive Holiday Gift Guide for Everyone on Your List | What to Gift Your Work Bestie
- Desk organizer with wireless charger: Kicking things off in this gift guide with what I humbly think may be the best gift for coworkers. This desk organizer features a holder for pens, pencils, scissors and more and then also has a wireless phone charger. Whether you’re fully in office, remote, or a hybrid combination — this is a gift you know they’ll use.
- Hydroflask water bottle: Listen, I don’t know that there’s a scientific study to support this but I -know- that I drink more water when it’s sitting there in my face. When I work from home, I keep one of these Tervis Tumblers on my desk so that I can easily track my water intake, but when I work from the office I typically take an insulated water bottle to keep things chilled.
- Leopard visage mug: It’s an Anthropologie best seller for a reason.
- Milk frother: Subtly tell your work bestie to cut back on their trips to Starbucks and Dunkin’ by gifting a milk frother so they can level up their at home coffee skills.
- Braided USB extension cord: The perfect gift for the tech lover, this provides you with four USB charging ports so that you can charge your phone, iPad, eReader and more all at the same time.
- Hot track mug warmer: No more treking to the microwave to warm up your tea or coffee! Simply plug this in, place your mug on top of it, and enjoy your hot beverage at your own pace. Mine has been a life saver for when I have morning meetings.
- Malicious Women Candle: This candle is infused with silent hostility and provides a little office humor for a place we’ve all been: meetings that could have been an email.
- Truffle hot sauce: Perfect for the coworker that’s always sharing recipes on Slack.
- Gentleman’s Survival Kit: This travel-friendly tool kit comes in a compact tin and features a 6-in-1 multitool with a Phillips head screwdriver, fold out pen knife, bottle opener, can opener, scissors, and corkscrew. Other essential gadgets are pack in the tin and ready for adventure.
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It’s no secret, pet parents are very proud and love to show off their fur babies. Here’s some ideas for the cat mom or dog dad in your life.
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Comprehensive Holiday Gift Guide for Everyone on Your List | What to Gift The Dog Mom
- Dog breeds from A-Z dish towel: This ones sure to please and cute enough to put on the bar cart and display.
- Gold cat tree: I’m not a cat person, but didn’t realize they made cat trees that were this chic. Love how modern this looks with the gold and faux fur; it’s a splurge but perfect for the glam cat mom in your life.
- Dog towelettes: These wipes feature lavender essential oil (safe for dogs when diluted like it is here!) to help with hot spots, a quick wipe down in between baths, and to clean dirty paws.
- Oh Lawd He Comin’ Zip Pouch: As a meme lover, I had to put this in.’
- Presidential Pets mug: The bottom breaks down which President each animal was a companion too. I’m biased, but think President Harding’s Airedale may be my favorite. Bonus: you never know when you’ll be able to use this knowledge in trivia.
- Personalized pet notepad: Help them show off their fur baby with this custom notepad that features their cat or dog’s head. You can show off more than one pet too!
- Dog treat selfie clip: Getting those Instagram worthy shots can be tough! Help them make Fido the next petfluencer.
- Cleanup bag dispenser: This dispenser can be clipped onto their keys or leash so that they’re never caught out without a bag to pickup after their dog.
- Dog face pillow: A beyond cute addition to their living room decor.
- Behind every strong woman is her cat mug: A chic new mug for the cat mom in your life.
- Laptop cat scratching pad: I cannot get over how CUTE this is! This scratching pad is designed to look like a laptop; it even features a toy mouse.
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- Pad Thai Cooking Kit: This Pad Thai kit features everything you need to make two servings of authentic Pad Thai at home. You’ll find rice noodles, sauce, and seasonings from an organic farm in Thailand, plus ground peanuts for topping. All you need to supply are your protein of choice and veggies, like bean shoots, green onions, and napa cabbage.
- Wüsthof Gourmet Knife Set: Definitely a splurge but one of the best starter knife sets.
- Reversible Grill-Griddle: This can be placed on top of your stove and used to cook everything from burgers to pancakes.
- Electric fondue pot: Create a Melting Pot experience at home with this electric fondue pot.
- DIY Ravioli kit: When it comes to pasta, there’s nothing like fresh, homemade ravioli with a light, delicate texture and creamy, flavorful filling. This set allows your loved ones to craft gourmet ravioli with this easy-to-follow kit that includes the quality ingredients they need, plus a ravioli stamp for the final step. They supply a few fresh ingredients—the kit contains everything else to make pillows stuffed with porcini mushrooms, cheese and an earthy truffle oil finish.
- Kitchenaid stand mixer: It’s a known favorite for a reason! This {or some of the attachments} make a great gift for the baker in your life.
- Marble canisters: These canisters allow you to elevate your kitchen storage and come in multiple sizes to store everything from flour, sugar, pasta, and more.
- Air fryer & toaster oven: When counter space is limited, it’s nice to have appliances that can multi-function.
- Infuse and pour alcohol kit: Made in Chicago, all the gift recipient needs to do is add their spirit of choice for a seriously elevated cocktail.
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- Cocktail growing kit: Freshen up happy hour with homegrown herbs for cocktails plus recipes. This kit features seed packets for thyme, lavender, Thai basil, mint, lemon balm, and blue borage.
- Begonia plant mug: This bright addition to their mug collection is sure to make them smile and remember to water their plants.
- You make me feel alive sweatshirt: Available in multiple colors, this sweatshirt features a skeleton watering their plants and is perfect for those deep into their plant parenthood journey.
- Grecian bust planter: Plants regularly outgrow their pots so a planter is a safe bet to gift!
- Terrarium candle: These soy candles are hand poured in Vancouver and scented with premium fragrance oil. The cactus terrarium candle has a pine and vanilla scent while the poppy candle has a jasmine and white tea.
- Home is where my plants are framed wall art: You can choose from different sizes and frames, but this wall art is sure to be a welcome addition to their home.
- Plant lady socks: These pink socks feature a number of different plants as well as some great plant puns.
- Cat, coffee, and monstera mug: The cat drinking out of the cat shaped mug in the design is TOO cute.
- Watering globes for plants: I bought myself a monstera plant over the summer and when some of the leaves started dying, I ordered a set of these self watering bulbs. You fill them up with water, stick them into the dirt, and your plant takes water as it needs it. My monstera has been super low maintenance since I started using these.
- Tote bag: Everyone needs a cute tote bag to lug their farmers’ market hauls home in.
- Desktop terracotta planters: This stand takes up minimal space on their desk while also showing off up to five plants.
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- Dyson v8 vacuum: It’s a splurge and a splurge that I made while it was part of the pre-Black Friday sales. It’s perfect for keeping the homebody’s personal space clean and also makes me want to vacuum which was a rare occurrence before.
- Nike jogger sweatpants: Ordered these last winter and they have become a ‘wear multiple times a week’ item since then. They’re extremely comfortable, available in more colors, have pockets, and jogger style so they look a bit more put together if you decide to go out wearing sweats.
- Rattan diffuser: An alternative to burning candles, diffusers let you fill your room or home with the scents of your favorite essential or fragrance oils.
- Volcano fragrance oil: Speaking of fragrance oils, this comes in a set of three and smells JUST like the Capri Blue Volcano candles that I love for a fraction of the price.
- Personalized throw blanket: These blankets come in a variety of options and colors but you can personalize with initials, a single initial, or a name depending on what design you opt for. Be sure to order these quickly to ensure delivery before the holidays.
- Bath tub tray: This bath tub tray allows them to comfortably settle into a bath with their favorite book, tablet, beverage, and more.
- USB mug warmer: A gift so nice, I’m listing it twice: this mug warmer plugs into any USB port and makes sure drinks stay warm.
- 10 ft lightning USB phone cable: Practical, extra long so they can charge while in bed, and something you know they’ll use.
- Desk for bed: Perfect for web surfing while streaming a show they’re only half watching.
- Heatless curling rod: I ordered one after seeing these all over TikTok, they remind me of the curling rods my mom used on my hair when I was younger. These create curls in the hair overnight and with the benefit of no added heat damage.
- Not today Satan mug: For when the Mondays are extra Monday-y.
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- EasyBake Oven: This was one of my favorite toys as a child! Such a great way to introduce kids to cooking and allow them to take ownership of their creations.
- Big wheel scooter: A toy that encourages kids to spend time outside? Yes please!
- Crayola double easel: Encourage kiddos creativity while also keeping them busy to give mom and dad a break.
- LEGO creator 3 in 1 fish tank: With 352 pieces, this LEGO set allows kids to get hands on as a toy that encourages both creativity and problem solving.
- Hot chocolate bomb mold: These are a fun gift for adults too. These silicone molds are dishwasher safe and create six hot chocolate bombs; just paint the inside of the mold with chocolate, allow it to cool, and then follow one of the included recipes or create your own mix. Add warm milk and serve!
- Drinking straw glasses: Simple but always a hit.
- Sound activated LED strip light: These can be hung up in their room and are voice activated!
- Eco Kids Finger Paint: Made with extracts from organic fruit and vegetables, Eco-Kids Finger Paints are a fresh idea for little hands. Each color is packaged as a ready-to-mix powder; simply add water to create as much paint as needed.
- Instax Camera: These are fun for kids birthday parties, documenting travel, and the fledgling photographer.
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Comprehensive Holiday Gift Guide for Everyone on Your List | Stocking Stuffers
Stocking stuffers are one of my favorite things to shop for. These items are easy to wrap up and fill your loved ones’ stockings with.
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Comprehensive Holiday Gift Guide for Everyone on Your List | Stocking Stuffer Ideas
- Voluspa mini candle: I love these candles, they burn really well, and the scent lasts well when you burn it.
- Personalized luggage tag: These luggage tags are available in more colors and fonts and make the perfect stocking stuffer for the travel lover in your life.
- OPI infinite shine base coat and top coat: I’m a big fan of this nail polish system; my at home manicures will last for 7-10 days and it doesn’t damage my natural nails like when I get a gel manicure.
- Brazilian Bum Bum Body Cream: Another personal favorite, this lotion smells PHENOMENAL. I feel like a vixen when I put it on and it makes skin super soft.
- Mouse pad with wireless phone charger: This gift is one that they’re sure to use regularly.
- Flair pens: These pens don’t bleed through paper or smear; always good to stay stocked up on these.
- Packing cubes and shoe bag: I ordered these back in May and they have been so handy during the trips I’ve taken this year. It’s also made unpacking after trips a breeze.
- No show socks: Ordered some of these to qualify for free shipping a few years back and now swear by them. They’re perfect to wear with booties that may be split at the ankles or super low sneakers.
- Mini Alidia ring: These rings can be worn alone or stacked and come in a few different color combos.
- Flannel can cooler: Say bye to boring coozies with this flannel jacket can cooler. Also comes in a red buffalo plaid.
- Sugar cookie bubble bath: This stocking stuffer pairs perfectly with the bath tub tray for an evening of relaxation.
- Perfect fit tissue: These canisters are sized to fit into cupholders making them the perfect stocking stuffer for everyone, but especially the new driver.
- Diamond Dazzle Stik: Perfect for the newly engaged or married, the Diamond Dazzle Stik can fit in a purse and be used as a pen to clean diamonds, gems, and metals.
