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The holidays are nearly here — which means it's time for us to start prepping our shopping lists. Whether you're shopping for your family, your partner, or your besties, I'm here to help take your gift giving to the next level. Shall we?
1. An activity book that has been specifically designed for the writer to destroy once they've finished it — your loved one will get the chance to dig deep into their past, present, and future without any pressure to commit to daily journaling.
2. A wreath made out of Lego bricks for anyone loves both a craft that'll keep their hands busy and holiday decor. They can rebuild it year after year!
3. An Always Pan, complete with a nonstick surface, a vented top, a mesh basket for steaming, and a high-quality spoon that hooks onto the handle — they'll basically only ever want to use this pan. My apologies to their current ones.
4. A set of matte hair clips to ensure that even on their messiest of hair days they'll still look fabulous. You're SUCH a good friend.
5. A French porcelain bakeware set, perfect for anyone who typically spends their winter whipping up all kinds of delicious casseroles.
6. A pair of dessert glasses with *just a touch* of Disney magic to 'em, perfect for your partner who loves to "cheers" and clink glasses with you every night (and, especially, on Christmas).
7. A plush blanket reviewers swear is *just like* a Barefoot Dreams (y'know, the blanket the Kardashians are always seen toting onto their private jets?) but without the extra dollar signs on the price tag.
Promising review: "I saw this blanket on TikTok and I have to say I absolutely love it. I washed it several times now and it’s maintained its elasticity and softness after each wash. It’s warm enough but not too hot for a throw. Absolutely recommend this blanket!" —Amy
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in 16 styles and two sizes).
8. A color-shifting mushroom light for the ~fun guy~ in your life who would appreciate the cozy lil' cottagecore aesthetic these bring to any room.
Check out a TikTok of the mushroom nightlight in action.
Promising review: "I LOVE this night-light. It's in my bathroom and is a lovely addition. It turns off the second the lights go on, which is nice because I don't have to worry about accidentally leaving it on. Super cute and the little itty-bitty lighting element does a good job lighting, just enough so I don't have to turn the main lights on in the middle of the night." —1Thand
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $6.87.
9. A tiny Christmas tree adorned with flowers as ornaments and fitted inside a festive Nutcracker-inspired drum they can use as decor for future holiday seasons.
10. A gorgeous coat I'll personally be adding to my wish list for Santa so I can secretly buy it for myself in one color and receive it as a gift in another ;).
11. A corn-shaped Squishmallow for the TikTok-obsessed person in your life who hasn't stopped reciting "Its corn! A big lump with knobs!"
12. An adorable book light for the reader in your life who always has their nose in a book — it'll quickly become their new favorite gadget.
13. A mini LED lamp and gel nail strips made by Dashing Diva, so you can get a little reprieve from taking your little sister to the nail salon every time you see her — she can do 'em at home with just as fabulous results.
14. A too-cute Disney holiday inflatable featuring Mickey Mouse and Pluto that'll transform your home decor into something absolutely magical.
15. A set of extra soft cooling bed sheets that'll please your partner who is forever complaining about how damn hot you keep your apartment. They come in *tons* of colors so be sure to pick their favorite!
16. Splatoon 3 for Nintendo Switch for your gamer buddy who has loved every other iteration of the game — they can head off to Splatsville and indulge in the chaos as they fend off Salmonid bosses!
17. A bucket of candy featuring nostalgic treats like Razzles (hello, 13 Going on 30!), Candy Buttons, and Pop Rocks so your loved one can take a delicious trip down memory lane.
18. A levitating planter they can use to convince everyone else in their life that when they were "studying abroad" they were *actually* learning to cast spells at Hogwarts. It's leviosa, not leviosaaaa!
Promising review: "Awesome little thing. Guests are immediately interested in it. If they are intoxicated, they are afraid that sorcery may be involved. I'm not sure how to convince them otherwise." —Nick Ebeling
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $65+ (available in two finishes).
19. A Twitch digital gift card that'll let them pay the money forward to support their favorite streamers or treat themselves towards Twitch Turbo for ad-free viewing, custom chat username colors, more emojis, and more.
20. Fabulous pink wineglasses, so when Margot Robbie's Barbie film hits streaming services they'll be able to celebrate properly.
21. A couples' cooking edition of The Adventure Challenge themed entirely around dinner dates, perfect for foodies who want to add some *spice* into their lives.
22. Talking Bingo and Bluey plush dolls — if you can't decide which Heeler sister to invest in, save yourself the trouble and buy your pal both. You won't regret it.
23. A coffee table book filled with over 100 photos of Harry Styles in iconic outfits (though, if we're being honest, everything he wears is iconic). Your pal who you went to the concert with will absolutely appreciate this thoughtful gift.
24. The Great British Baking Show game, a must-buy for your bestie who you religiously watch all the seasons with so you'll have something to do once your finish all of the episodes.
25. A Nutcracker-shaped candle that'll make their home smell incredibly festive and provide them with a piece of holiday decor they can use for years to come.
26. A Cole Haan convertible backpack that'll easily switch to a crossbody or shoulder bag — and look like you spent beaucoup bucks on it.
27. A pair of the new Beats Fit Pro x Kim Kardashian earbuds so your reality TV-obsessed sister can *~keep up~* with her shows without everyone in your home having to be subjected to it.
28. A two-tier chrome spice rack and a set of 16 spices for the chef in your life so they can stop digging in the back of a cabinet for the paprika and spin *exactly* to where it's located.
