This year, swap “just okay” for super cool. Choose gifts that feel personal, purposeful, and some budget-savvy -- the kind someone keeps, uses, and talks about. Here's my running list of ideas for this upcoming holiday season.
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Stocking Stuffers
Main Gifts
For the Foodie
Stocking Stuffers
I always love receiving lip glosses. They're something I can easily throw in my makeup bag or purse for on the go touch ups.
Vitamasques Stocking Stuffer Favorite Lip Gift Set - 4ct
This is a fun idea for the tea lover in your life. Spice up the daily cup of tea with these fun little honey spoons.
12 Days of Honey Spoons Gift Set
For the handyman (or woman!) in your life. Great for the car or junk drawer.
All-in-One Mini Hammer Multitool
We have a few of these and use them more often than not. Great for roadtrips, power outages and more. 10/10 recommend.
Anker Power Bank with Digital Screen (20,000mAh, 30W, 3-Port)
Seems totally random, but if you have a walker or an outdoor tinkerier they'll love having this headlamp to navigate the darker days. We use ours a lot.
Black Diamond Astro 300 Headlamp | REI Co-op
I think this is so cute. Spark their creative side with this fun little paint by numbers piece.
Birth Month Flower Paint-by-Number Kit, June - Rose
I will always use a towel. These cute hand towels are the perfect additional for any bathroom.
Maeve Cotton Patterned Towel Collection
Smells amazing, perfect for the modern scent junkie in your life.
SALT & STONE Santal & Vetiver Essentials Set
Adds a pop of fun for the kitchen. Perfect for the chef of the family.
Farfalle Pot Holders
A super cute cross-stitch kit gift, with a cute kawaii style pattern perfect for beginners or enthusiasts wanting a quick project.
Kawaii Mini Cross Stitch Kit, Kawaii Cross Stitch Kit
Super useful, fun patterns and hey, we can all help to cut down on wasteful plastics.
Reusable Bags - Baggu
These are really cute and perfect for the Lego lover in your life. Also fun secret santa gifts for work.
LEGO Christmas Ornament Selection Building Toys
Main Gifts
Weighted eye mask made from eco-fabrics for deeper sleep. I'd love to add this to my cozy sleep vibes.
Weighted Relaxation Eye Mask, Lavender
Sustainable skincare that looks good on the counter and feels even better on skin.
Everything for a self-care night in - wine tumbler, bath goods, and cozy vibes.
Lovery Spa Gift Box with Wine Tumbler
The perfect cozy-morning mug that looks handmade and feels like something special.
Benedita Bow Stoneware Mug
Personal but not cheesy. Perfect if you want something that feels thoughtful but still chic.
Bubble Letter Monogram Necklace
Crack it open and grow herbs right on your windowsill. Cute, simple, and surprisingly satisfying.
Eggling Crack & Grow Herb Kit
Four elegant candles for the price of one fancy one. Affordable atmosphere for any room.
Gift-Boxed 4-Pack Scented Candles
For the man in your lift, a curated gift kit that typically comes with multiple items.
Gift Kit for Men
High-end fitness smartwatch with sleep/health tracking, a gift that supports their fitness and health goals
Garmin vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber ...
Having owned several, these are an unexpected must have. Once you sleep on a silk pillowcase, you can never go back.
White Queen Zippered Pillowcase
Budget-friendly silk pillowcase, great option to elevate bedding.
100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase | Quince in Terracotta
For someone who works outside and needs function with warmth.
Fish Monkey Wooly Half-Finger Gloves | Cabela's
Comes in multiple scents, this is a lightweight daily moisturizer that has a scent perfect for anyone. I personally love the Warm Feelings.
Everyday Oil
A great hostess gift, light scent and who doesn't love a tortoise print?
Tortoise Glass Candle Lamp
Here me out: super weird to see on a gift list but if you'll never go back to not having a bidet. It's a game changer. And what a unique gift 🤣 It's definitely the gift that keeps on giving. Fresh tushies in 2026!
Bio Bidet Essential Non-Electric Dual Nozzle Bidet
For the Foodie
Simple thing like fancy pepper can really make a foodies Christmas. This beloved black pepper like a beautiful red wine - it's complex, layered, and deserves to be savored.
Aranya Black Pepper
I'm such an Alison Roman fan. Her humor, her cooking style, it's such a vibe. This new cookbook will make a great addition to any kitchen.
Something from Nothing: A Cookbook by Alison Roman: 9781984826411 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
It's wild how handy this spatula is…not only for fish, used for eggs, veggies, really daily use. 10/10 recommend.
OXO ® Fish Spatula
You will never need another pepper mill. This is incredible, which is a wild things to say about a pepper grinder but it's so worth the price.
Unicorn Magnum Pepper Mill 6" Black
Not only is it cute bottle, it's good olive oil. Many flavors, this one is a little spicy. Quality oil in cute bottle!
Yiayia Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Chili, 200ml
PNW brand, tons of flavored salts that add a bit of sophistication to any meal.
Jacobsen Salt Co. Garlic Salt, 3.38oz
There's a tea junkie in every group, this is the book to get them when they say they wish they knew more about tea. Gift them this book!
A Little Tea Book: Essentials from Leaf to Cup
I'm such a pantry nerd and love unique, yummy snacks to stock up on. These are cute and also really good! Plus my Costco is carrying a gift set, so check out Costco too!
Fishwife Sardine Quad 4-Pack, Lemon & Hot Pepper
There's something to be said about having a quality apron. Multi-use outside of the kitchen.
LEATHER VILLAGE Chef Aprons with Pockets, Cotton Canvas Cross Back, Adjustable, M-XXL
These are so cute, I'd love to have a set for the kitchen. The crewel vibe is coming back in style.
Mini Red and White Seafood Textile Framed Wall Decor 4 Piece
I'm such a sucker for anything holly. This would be cute gift to pair with a dried soup mix for a neighbor gift.
Le Creuset Stoneware Holly Mini Cocotte, 8-oz
A classic set of jacquard hand towels. A great seasonal addition to any kitchen.
Merry Christmas Jacquard Tea Towels, Set of 2
I love kitchy items and storing my butter in a dish. Perfect combo!
