Welcome to the second gift guide of the season! If you missed the first, it was all about what to gift toddlers this holiday season (click here to read).
As for this one, you can consider this the ultimate gift guide for the guys and girls in your life. MANY of the items are either a) on mine or G’s personal wish list, b) things we have and LOVE or c) gifts we’re planning on giving our own family members this Christmas. I tell you that because I want you to know these are things we highly recommend. So, whether you’re shopping for significant others, siblings, in-laws, mom, dad or even your best friend – I hope you’ll find these gift ideas useful!
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Let’s get started with the gifts for the ladies!
Gift Ideas for Her.
Hunter Boots:
I personally have 2 pairs of Hunter rain boots and ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM. There’s a reason why everyone has them – they’re cute, functional and warm! I have a shiny black pair and a matte green pair and honestly prefer the matte but there’s lots of different shades and colors! I use them for everything from keeping me warm (and stylish) in the fall and winter, to working in the yard gardening, pulling weeds, etc.
Initial Necklace:
I received an initial necklace from my brother last year (along with an agenda) and thought it was such a thoughtful gift! You can customize the initial for first names, last names or even a child or grandchild’s name!
T3 Curling Iron:
I actually received a T3 from my in-laws last year and have used it almost EVERY SINGLE DAY since! I love presents like that. It may be a little pricey, but trust me when I say she will LOVE it and get a ton of use out of it!
Chloe Perfume: My dad gives my mom a bottle of her favorite perfume every Christmas and I’ve always thought it was such a cute gift. This is one of the scents that I use personally and can’t recommend the light, floral scent enough!
Olaplex: This product could even be combined with the shampoo and conditioner – and/or styling cream. Trust me when I say Olaplex is a MIRACLE worker! It was used on my hair by request at my last hair appointment and I swear it was the key factor in taking my hair from dry and lifeless to silky, smooth and moisturized!
Cutting Board: We gave something similar to this to my mother-in-law several Christmas’s ago and, to this day, she still displays it in her kitchen 🙂 I think it’s such a pretty gift for the cook or even a newlywed in your life!
Cookbook: I think this cookbook paired with an air fryer or an Instant Pot would be a BOMB gift. I HIGHLY recommend this book specifically – it’s the only one currently that I find myself going back to week after week as I’m planning our meals. I recommend an Instant Pot or Air Fryer because it dedicated sections for recipes using both those tools.
Frame: If you’re looking for more of a sentimental gift, this is something we’re doing for a few members of the family this year! Purchase a pretty frame that will go with their decor and outfit it with a photo! Such a great gift for grandparents and/or the aunts/uncles of your littles.
Monogrammed Throw: I gave monogrammed throw blankets to three of my friends who threw me a baby shower before Fischer was born and they were a hit! You can pair them with a pretty candle and or a cute pair of socks as a well-rounded gift for that person who loves evenings spent cozy at home.
Agenda: I put a new agenda on my Christmas list every year 🙂 As a Type A individual who loves to stay organized this is a simple, yet much appreciated surprise under wrapping paper!
French Press Set: How pretty is this French Press set!? If you have a coffee lover in your life – it’s a great option! Consider pairing it with a bag of their favorite coffee too!
Diffuser: You guys know how much I love my essential oils – and they make for a GREAT gift! Click here for the essential oils I recommend to go along with this my favorite diffuser! If you have no idea which oils to purchase, consider this essentials kit or Lavender, Peppermint and Eucalyptus are a few must-haves!
Instant Pot: I share my Instant Pot a lot while I’m meal prepping on Sundays and cooking dinners during the week and I always get asked what it does and if it’s worth it to have one when you already have a slow cooker. My answer to that is that 1) It’s a pressure cooker, so it has the ability to cook food in a fraction of the time an oven or crockpot can cook it in – and it tastes great! It’s got so many different functions and saves you a lot of time. 2) If you have a slow cooker you don’t NEED an Instant Pot. But you can do so many other things with an Instant Pot than you can with a slowcooker – like boil eggs and cook chicken breasts in 10 minutes. It’s also a nice tool if you’ve got a bunch of things going on in the kitchen already! Pop something in the instant pot and let it cook up while you’re sautéing this or baking that.
Cleaning Service: Okay, so you definitely have to know your audience for this gift idea, but personally, I’d LOVE for someone to gift this to me! Especially if someone is hosting you for the holidays, doesn’t it sound like something that would be a nice gesture once they’re done hosting guests? Or maybe you have a busy mom in your life who’s always juggling ALL the things – this is something they’d probably never ask for, or THINK to ask for! Did you know that Amazon has a professional services section? If you click the link you’ll be able to schedule one of their professional cleaners right then and there!
Okay, now let’s get to the dudes!
Gift Ideas for Him.
Yeti Tumbler: Yeti’s are known for their superb ability to keep hot drink hot and cold drinks cold. Think of all the fun beverages we consume during the fall and holidays! He can take this camping, simply drink coffee in it during his commute or make a toddy to be sipped out on the porch! Pair it with a bottle of his favorite liquor or a bag of coffee, etc. 🙂 Could also make a great stocking stuffer!
Air Fryer: Every now and then G will ask for an actual fryer – but I turn him down because I don’t want an influx of fried food in our lives LOL. This, however seems like a happy medium!
Accessory Stand: I love the idea of G having this on his nightstand or even his desk to help wrangle all the little things into one organized place.
Phone Wallet: It took years of G losing his wallet before we discovered the phone wallet. He’s used a couple different versions, but this is the one he currently has and LOVES it. I have to admit, it’s pretty impressive how slim it stays while providing enough room for all the cards he needs. Sine this is a pretty small and inexpensive item, consider pairing it with another item on this list!
Leather Wallet: If you have someone in your life who likes to keep their wallet and phone separate, yet could still use an updated and slimmer wallet – I love this one! I like the pretty leather and the fact that it has the money clip on the back. The monogram option doesn’t suck either!
Steve Madden Boots: G has has these brown boots for a couple of years now and LOVES them. They’re such high quality at a REALLY affordable price! He likes to wear them with jeans but has been known to wear them with dress pants and for special occasions like weddings too!
Steve Madden Backpack: I actually purchased this for G the Christmas before Fischer was born to serve as his ‘dad diaper bag’ lol! But he loved it so much he ended up using it as a work bag until just recently!
Record Player: I’ve always eyed these types of record players as a gift for my brother (the musician in the family), but I could never find one that I liked that didn’t cost an arm and a leg. This one is great and affordable! I love that it can play records AND has the ability to act as a bluetooth speaker!
Patagonia Pullover: Pullovers like this go over real well in my family and anything Patagonia is a win in my book! I have a fleece Patagonia pullover that I wear CONSTANTLY during the fall and winter. It was actually a Christmas gift come to think of it! haha
Drink Making Accessories: Have a guy in your life who likes their evening mixed drink? This is such a beautiful gift! I’m seriously contemplating it for the hubs – he has a muddler and all that but they’re always here and there in different drawers and I like the idea of keeping them all together with this little caddy.
Toiletry Bag: Guys have it so easy, don’t they? They don’t need a whole lot of room for their toiletries whether they’re traveling or just storing their stuff at home? This toiletry bag (or one like it) makes for a great gift if they’re in need or if you’re noticing his is wearing out! It’s something they’ll use all the time.
Watch Case: I found this beautiful watch case on CLEARANCE and I’m definitely snagging one for G for Christmas. He has several watches that he rotates between and they’re aaalways strewn across the house so this is perfect! He can keep it on his dresser or next to his sink in the bathroom – maybe even in or on his nightstand ?
Tie Hanger: This strikes me as a good gift for a dad or father-in-law. Maybe because they’re the ones I know who actually have a large collection of ties? But either way – it’s a beautiful gift!
Decanter Set: How pretty is this set?! There are so many different options out there but this one spoke to me and I love the personalization. Would look great out on their counter, bar cart or in their home office!
Headphones: G just purchased these recently and LOVES them. So much so that he made me try them? And I have to say, they’re awesome! They actually stay comfortably in your ears, the sound is beautiful and come in the coolest case! You can’t lose with these babies – especially if you have a runner or gym-goer in the fam.
Fossil Watch: This is the exact watch I gave G last year for Christmas and he was over. the. moon. Yes, it’s on the pricey side, but I promise it’ll be a big hit if your guy loves watches!
Okay, like good ol’ Porky says: that’s all folks! I hope this was helpful! If you purchase anything on here while you’re gift shopping I’d love to hear what – and how they end up liking it!!
As always, thanks for reading friends 🙂
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