2025 Holiday Gift Guide

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My 2025 holiday gift guide is finally here! As always, I tried to include a mix of big brands and small businesses. It’s also a list of items I personally own and love with things I’m coveting or getting for my loved ones.

This is a labor of love, and I always appreciate you shopping through my links year after year. I hope you find something for yourself and check off some names on your holiday list.

Gifts of Self Care/Homebodies
Gifts for Cooks & Foodies
Gifts for Skincare/Beauty Lovers
Gifts for New Moms/Moms
Gifts for Men
Gifts for Grandparents/Elder Parents
Gifts for Teens
Gifts for Kids & Babies
Stocking Stuffers for Anyone & Everyone

Gifts of Self Care/Homebodies

Nodpod Pressure Sleep Mask: This always helps me fall asleep fast and the weight is so relaxing. I’m a side sleeper and it still works well.
Acupressure Mat: This is just as effective as the expensive brand and helps relieve all tension in my body. It takes time to get used to the spikes, but you really do feel euphoric after.
Book Nook: Such a cute gift for book lovers!
Candle Holders: Beautiful vintage candle holders.
Sleep Gummies: These effective gummies help me sleep SO well with 1 mg each of CBD, THC, and melatonin. If you want something without melatonin, I recommend these gummies!
Lounge Set Pants and Sweatshirt: SO comfy, I live in this set.
Scent Diffuser: For those who love to have their home smell amazing.
Crochet Family Crochet Starter Kit: For your crafty friends. I love getting DIY gifts and these are so cute.
Weighted Blanket: I have this one and a more expensive one from another brand, and you really can’t tell the difference!
Maybe Swearing Will Help Adult Coloring Book: Funny AND helpful.
Breathing Buddha for Meditation: Great for both adults and kids!
Bath Pillow: For the most luxurious, comfiest bath experience.

Gifts for Cooks & Foodies

Tree Shaped Wooden Trivet Set: Such a cute and fun hostess gift!
Mini Food Processor: I have a regular food processor, but for easy chopping and processing for everyday cooking, this gets used way more. It’s also so much easier to clean.
Citrus Butter Dish: SO cute, I might put it on my wishlist.
Personalized Recipe Notebook: Such a special gift for recipe collectors.
Triple Threat Sichuan Sauce Gift Box: For spicy food lovers!
Handmade Colorful Tea Towels: So vibrant and gorgeous.
Silicone Oven Mitts: Silicone oven mitts are superior to fabric ones, and I’ll never go back.
Staub Dutch Oven: This will last forever, and it’s so pretty.
Chinese-American Flavored Spread Trio: I love this set of Asian-inspired spreads.
Spice Village Set: The cutest spice jars!
How to Cook Everything Cookbook: This is a cookbook that’ll get used often. Even for seasoned cooks, it’s always nice to have to brush up on some of the basics in this book.
Baguette Candle: A fun gift for someone who has everything.
Electronic Hot Pot Cooker: We use our regularly, and this one is so easy to use if you love hot pot and shabu shabu, and want to attempt it at home.

Gifts for Skincare/Beauty Lovers

Tatcha Lip Mask: So luxurious and hydrating! It’s my favorite lip mask.
P-TIOX Anti-Wrinkle Serum: Called Botox in a bottle, this has given me that glass skin glow within just a month of using it.
Living Proof Dry Shampoo: Hands down, the best dry shampoo.
Wildling Cosmic Sculpting Set: A set of my two favorites – jade gua sha stone and an overnight wrinkle-relaxing treatment. They come in cute green puffer pouch!
Hydrating & Firming Sheet Masks: My favorite sheet masks that are AMAZING for hydration.
Foaming Oil Cleanser: Gentle but effective cleanser that removes makeup but doesn’t strip the skin of its natural oils. It’s great for sensitive skin as well.
Miracle Balm: I love the dewy glow this balm gives, especially for my dry skin.
DIY Gel Manicure Starter Set: Everything you need to start doing gel manicure at home. This is what I first bought for myself to start doing my own nails, and it had everything I needed. I recommend this tool bag to organize everything in!
Triple Pot Concealer: I’m obsessed this concealer. The green removes all red spots, and the pink is amazing for dark circles under the eyes. It’s amazing for evening out my skin tone.
Reedle Shot 300 Microneedling Serum: I use this 2x/week and it has a microneedling effect, helping products absorb into your skin better. It’s made such a huge difference in my skin tone and texture.
Cold Face Mask: It’s like the face cold plunge without the mess. I keep this in my freezer and wear it on mornings when my face is swollen and it helps SO much with de-puffing and circulation.
Humidifier: Having a humidifier all year in the dry LA climate has been a game-changer for my skin. This one holds water for days, it’s easy to clean, and I find that I don’t have to clean it as often as other humidifiers I’ve owned.
Face Sculpting Moisturizer: A few of my friends swear by this moisturizer, and it makes such a great gift because it’s so unique! The roller is supposed to massage the product into your skin and I bet it’s feels so good.

Gifts for New Moms/Moms

Cloud Socks: Perfect gift during the cold winter.
QuietComfort Earbuds: I switched to these after using Airpods for years, and they are so much more comfortable and better for noise cancelling. They are a must for overstimulated moms.
Digital Calendar: So great for keeping the household organized and on schedule. I hear they are better than Skylight, without a subscription fee!
My Quotable Kids Keepsake Book: Kids really do say the craziest, funniest things, and this is such a great way to collect those quotes.
Owala Freesip Sway: Hands down, the best water bottle. You can sip from it or use a straw, and it’s completely spill-proof. You can also lock it shut if your kids love to steal your drink like mine do. It also fits in the cup holder!
Vintage Wavy Cocktail Glasses: These are so cute and girly, I want them all.
Wearable Heated Blanket: Heavenly on a chilly evening. I also like to take a nap on the couch with it.
Everyday Tote: You can’t go wrong with this classic tote, and you can customize it for that special touch.
Custom Tennis Bracelet: Tennis bracelets are so popular right now, and I love the idea of putting the recipient’s name on this one, or even initials of her kids.
Birth Month Wildflower Bouquet: These glass bouquets are simple stunning and last all year.
Cashmere Crewneck Sweater: The best basic crewneck sweater that’s soft and not scratchy. It’s one of my favorite sweaters I own that goes with everything.
3D Crystal Photo: A special photo gift to encapsulate a memory. It’s such a unique gift.
Comfy Wide Leg Pants: These are truly the most perfect easy-to-wear wide leg pants that are so flattering.
Jewelry Cleaner Machine: Not only does this work on jewelry, you can also use it for glasses, watch bands, coins, makeup brushes, and even dentures. It uses high-frequency sound waves and you can just use water or add a bit of cleaning solution.

Gifts for Men

Sunday Slippers: Cozy, warm, and stylish slippers.
Draft Pour Beer Dispenser: For the beer lovers, you can turn any beer from a can or bottle into a nitro-style draft!
Merino Wool Blend Socks: You can never go wrong with warm socks and these are my husband’s favorite.
Dog Mug: A cute gift for the dog lovers in your life
Cashmere Sweater: Affordable cashmere sweater that’s so soft and flattering.
Gym Bag: A stylish bag that’s waterproof, compact, and has 6 separate pockets for everything he needs. It also has a ventilated shoe compartment.
Insulated Lunchbox: Simple, spacious, and stylish, it can be used for lunch or as a cooler for your favorite drinks.
Smokeless Tabletop Firepit: My friend has one of these and I’ve been eyeing it for a while. This firepit comes in various sizes, and it’s smokeless while still being cozy with strong flames.
Lamp Beanie: I can think of so many ways my husband would use this since he’s always outside even in the dark winters getting yard work done. It’s also great for hiking, camping, grilling, and more.
Leather Catchall Tray: A simple but beautiful leather tray that can be used for anything.
Insulated Can Cooler: Keeps your canned drink ice cold for hours! It’s dishwasher safe as well.
Handheld Clothes Steamer: Works so fast to get wrinkles out of clothing and small enough to travel with.

Gifts for Grandparents/Elder Parents

Memory Orb: An orb that has an electronic screen to display your favorite videos and photos! It can sit on a stand or be hung like an ornament.
Portable Cordless Back Pain Massager: Love this massager for back pain relief! It’s cordless too so it’s portable.
Phone Stand and Amplifier: A great gift for someone you like to video call with often. Not only is it a stand, it amplifies the sound so you can hear better.
Trivia Every Day Interactive QR Mug: For all the trivia lovers! There’s a QR code on the mug that takes you to a trivia question that updates everyday.
Personalized DIY Garden Stone Kit: A forever keepsake gift that’s so special. It’s easy and fun, and can be used indoors or outdoors.
Meyer Lemon Tree: Might be unexpected from the recipient but it’s a gift that keeps on giving, especially for lemon lovers. It can be grown indoors or outdoors.
Custom Home Portrait: Such a special gift for anyone who is sentimental about their current or previous home!
Gardening Tools & Bag: For the gardeners in your life, these tools are high quality and the bag is handy and beautiful as well.
Recordable Christmas Ornament: You can record any sound in this message-in-a-bottle ornament, like a voice message or a grandchild’s laughter. You just uncork it to hear what’s inside!
Quality Olive Oil Set: You really can’t go wrong with high quality olive oil. It’s great for anyone.
Stain Glass Birth Flower: A beautiful and meaningful gift. The flowers are so gorgeous.
Cordless Hand Massager: My mom has arthritis in her hands and I’m planning to get this for her. It has amazing reviews!
Heated Mattress Pad: My favorite purchase in the past year. I turn it on 30 minutes before bedtime, and I look forward to crawling into my warm bed every night in the colder months. My husband loves that it has two zones because he never wants it as hot as me.

Gifts for Teens

Photo Printer: You can print any photo straight from your phone!
Personal Safety Alarm: I love this gift for teens going off to college. This mini alarm is keychain-sized and when you activate it, a loud siren and flashing strobe-light go off.
Air Dry Clay Kit for Adults: A great gift for creative teens who love be crafty.
Super Skills – Action Game for Competitive People: This award winning game has various type of challenges that are so fun and will keep you thinking and moving. It’s a great gift for the whole family.
Birthdate Candle: Fun, scented candle that combines astrology, numerology, and tarot. You’ll find unique candles for every birthday.
What Goes with What: 100 Recipes, 20 Charts, Endless Possibilities Cookbook: Love this cookbook for anyone who’s starting to experiment in the kitchen and want to learn how to build a successful delicious dish.
Waterproof Speaker: The perfect speaker for the shower or the pool.
Greatest Chocolates of the World Exploratory Set: A fun gift for chocolate lovers, you get to try different types of chocolate from all around the world.
Microwave Glass Popcorn Popper: I like that this is made out of glass, and it just makes it so easy to enjoy popcorn.
Portable Charger: I have two of these chargers and they are really great. It’s compact, comes with various cable ends, and the charge lasts a while!
Velvet Personalizable Makeup Bag: Such a cute makeup bag that can be personalized with your initials. They have so many different designs and they are all stunning.
Karaoke Machine: This is a fun gift for everyone to enjoy, you really can’t go wrong with a karaoke machine.
Compact Record Player: I love that vintage items like record players are back in trend these days. This one is so stylish without taking up too much space.

Gifts for Kids & Babies

Personalized Jigsaw Puzzle: Both my kids love puzzles and this is such a special gift. I love that you can personalize them with the kids’ names.
Warmies: My kids have 5 Warmies now, and they get so much love. These plush animals are weighted, fully heatable, and are scented with lavender to calm and relax.
Gymnastics Bar: We got this for our kids last year, and they play with it almost everyday. It’s sturdy and you can adjust the height easily. I recommend this safety mat to put under it.
Instant Print Camera: Our daughter asked for an instant print camera this year, so we are so excited to get this for her.
Roller Skates: We got this for our kid last year and it’s been such a hit. She really loves her skates and has been practicing often to get better. I love the design too and how they light up.
Air Fort: I don’t know any kid who doesn’t love forts, and this one comes in so many different designs.
Rainbow Bath Bombs: Bath bombs that make rainbow bubbles in the water! So fun and vibrant.
DIY Fidget & Sensory Bottle Kit: We made a homemade version a while back using just a plastic bottle, and both my kids have been so obsessed with it. I love that this one has such fun designs with mesmerizing glitter and tinsel to put inside.
Toddler Tricycle: My almost 3-year-old has been using hers for a year now. This is such a great tricycle that’s high quality with a cute design.
Interactive Digital Pet: The modern, high tech version of our favorite toy from the past, tomogatchis (which you can still buy, by the way). You can take care of this cute digital pet and it’ll react to your touch as well.
Air Dry Clay: Such a great deal on clay, these are less messy than play dough, and both my kids really love these. I bring them on trips all the time so they can play on flights or during downtimes.
Electric Automatic Pencil Sharpener: An electric sharpener that stop when the pencil is sharp enough. No more pushing the pencil or breaking it because you over-sharpened it.
Build-Your-Own Charm Necklace Kit: For kids who like to make their own jewelry, this is such a cute kit with big charms. You can pick an initial to include in the kit as well.