THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE
Unless you are Mariah Carey or Micheal Bublé, this time of year can become very stressful, trying to find a gift for all the different people on your list.
Let's take some of that stress out of your shopping trip. I’m sharing a list of thoughtful and trending gifts in various price ranges for some of the people on your list for the Holidays.
Grandparents
Low ($10–$30): Custom photo calendar with family pictures. - Vista Print | Canva | Shutterfly are great places to customize calendars for family + friends.
Medium ($30–$100): Digital picture frame preloaded with family photos. - A great way to share and update photos check out this one on Amazon
High ($100+): Comfortable reclining chair or massage cushion. - Anyone will be happy to relax in this super cozy massage chair.
Mom
Low: Scented candle set or essential oils. - Make sure it’s a non - toxic candle. Any thing that says Beeswax, Coconut wax or soy wax are much better alternatives. Nothing that says wax blend.
Medium: Spa day gift set or silk scarf. - For me, my mom is not a fan of spas, so silk scarf it is. Match the gift to the person :)
High: High-quality jewelry or a luxurious skincare set. - Lancome is one of my favorite brands to shop skincare from because they cater to many skincare needs for people of all ages. This skincare set is a great place to start.
Dad
Low: Personalized keychain or bottle opener. - Personalize it with a picture of your face since you are the favorite child anyway. They will love you even more!
Medium: BBQ grill toolset or a premium leather wallet. - Maybe this year he will finally cycle out the one wallet he’s been using for years for a new one. Hugo Boss makes one of my favorite men’s wallets.
High: Smartwatch or high-end Bluetooth speaker. - Some people can be very particular about their watch, so with this, my advice will be know your audience. If you are unsure, a blue tooth speaker will be great gift as well when they doing yard work or a jam out session.
Brother
Low: Graphic tee or gaming mousepad. - If he is older, a new tie or some work shirts.
Medium: Portable power bank or subscription to a streaming/gaming service - I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t be grateful for a free 1 year Netflix, Hulu or Youtube premium subscription.
High: Noise-canceling headphones or a fitness tracker. - Fitness gadgets are always a great way for people to start off the new year.
Sister
Low: Trendy makeup pouch or a cute mug - Beauty and skincare brands around this time of year ramp up their advertisements for shoppers like you. First find out if she is into a specific brand or item - K-Beauty, Glass skin, New makeup launches etc
Medium: Jewelry organizer or high-quality hair styling tools. - Personally, I could never say no to additional jewelry storage. I would give me the perfect excuse to buy even more jewelry! This one, is a favorite to store watches, rings and necklaces individually.
High: Designer handbag or luxury perfume. - I’ll die on this hill - know your audience. Don’t go splurging on an Hermes bag if she is a Gucci girlie.
In-Laws
Low: Gourmet coffee or tea set. Loose leaf tea with healing qualities are the best. This wellness tea sampler from Heavenly Tea Leaves is really great for taste testing.
Medium: Personalized cutting board or elegant plant decor. - Live plants have a lot of amazing health benefits indoors. Snake plants especially are very easily manageable.
High: Premium wine set or a gift certificate to a nice restaurant.
Co-worker
Low: Inspirational desk calendar or fancy pen set. - Desk calendars, planners and notepads are are all great for your desk neighbor. I love these planners from Anthropologie. They have a more vertical structure which allows me to create lists easily for my daily tasks.
Medium: Insulated coffee tumbler or desk organizer. - Stanleys are the currently the most popular insulated containers currently. I’m sure your co-worker won’t mind something that will keep their tea piping hot for your 8-hours work day.
High: E-gift card or high-end wireless earbuds. - Have you ever had to listen to someone typing on a clacking keyboard … on purpose? You may actually want to gift these to yourself to avoid having to listen to those tip-tap-typing all day long.
New Homeowner
Low: Housewarming candle or potted plant.
Medium: Personalized doormat or decorative wall art.
High: High-quality kitchen appliance (e.g., air fryer, toaster oven). - Check first to find out what they have before buying a major appliance other wise a personalized blanket or towels is always a wonderful gift!
New Parent
Low: Baby milestone blanket or teething toys.
Medium: Baby carrier or diaper bag. Most parent’s will already have this. Always check with new parents to find out what they need first. While I was grateful for everything we received for my baby at the time, we received duplicates of so many clothes, books and toys that I could manage and ended up having to give some away.
High: High-tech baby monitor or a subscription box for baby essentials.
College Student
Low: Reusable water bottle or portable phone stand or charger
Medium: Stylish backpack or desk lamp with charging ports.
High: Laptop accessories (e.g., external hard drive, noise-canceling headphones).
Educational Professional
Low: Personalized notepads or stylish pens.
Medium: Desk organizer or motivational wall art.
High: Ergonomic office chair or a gift card for classroom supplies.
Service Worker
Low: Hand cream set or gift cards to a coffee shop.
Medium: Insulated lunch bag or travel mug.
High: Gift certificate to a massage or relaxation service.
Husband
Low: Personalized wallet card or keychain.
Medium: High-quality grooming kit or a favorite sports jersey.
High: Luxury watch or an experience gift (e.g., concert tickets).
Wife
Low: Bath bomb set or a stylish planner.
Medium: Personalized jewelry or a luxury makeup set.
High: Designer handbag or a romantic weekend getaway.
Son
Low: Sports gear or trendy graphic tee.
Medium: Lego set or a video game.
High: High-quality headphones or a tablet.
Daughter
Low: Art supplies or a jewelry-making kit.
Medium: Personalized necklace or skincare set.
High: High-end camera or tablet for creative pursuits.
These gifts cater to a variety of preferences and price points, ensuring something thoughtful and fitting for everyone!
*The most important thing about this time of year for me is gratefulness and gratitude. I am the most grateful for everyone in my life. Good or Bad, love or lessons learned. I’m grateful for the love, support, kindness or motivation that everyone has given me throughout this calendar year. If you have made it this far down the blog post. I’m grateful for you too!
xx HAPPY HOLIDAYS!