HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2021
I love the holiday season, but I hate the stress of shopping for loved ones! Over the years, I’ve mitigated this stress by planning ahead and thinking creatively about the best gift ideas for that year and the particular wants and needs of the loved ones I’m gifting to. Below are some gifts I think will satisfy everyone on your list!
CASHMERE SWEATER
NAADAM | $75.00
Naadam brings you high-quality, sustainable and unbelievably soft knitwear at fair prices by working directly with herders in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert. Impress your friends and family this holiday season by gifting them Naadam’s signature $75 sweater. Available in 24 colors, and in a variety of sizes for men and women - they’ve got something for everyone.
CHILI HOT SAUCE FLIGHT
THE LITTLE MARKET | $62.00
This set of 4 organic chilis is perfect for the spice lover, but really, we love any gift from The Little Market. With every gift you give at The Little Market, you are not only treating your loved ones, but also supporting artisans and producers in underserved communities globally. The Little Market offers make your own gift set options, as well as a unique selection from jewelry and candles, to decor and kitchen, and more! For more inspiration, check out their Holiday Gift Guide.
HOLIDAY TREATS
MILK BAR | MULTIPLE AMOUNTS
Planning on sending a yummy gift to send to a long-distanced loved one? Or do you not trust your own baking skills? Milk Bar has mouth-watering treats like their Peppermint Bark Pie (pictured), their signature Milk Bar Pie, and their Peppermint Pretzel Snap Tin (also pictured), that are sure to impress everyone at the holiday party. No worries if you can’t pick up at one of their many locations, they offer nationwide shipping and on-demand local delivery.
TRAVEL GIFT CARD
AIRBNB | ANY AMOUNT
After a year and half of limited travel, a gift card to Airbnb is the perfect gift for anyone. Not quite ready to travel? Airbnb Experiences offers fun adventures around the world as well as nearby.
SUPERWHISK SAMPLER KIT
GOLDE | $40.00
Golde is a black and female owned business that is the source of my daily matcha latte! Their mission is to make wellness accessible, easy and fun for everyone. They have a variety of gifts available now, but my pick is the Superwhisk Sampler Kit (pictured). It includes 3 flavors of superfood lattes (Original Turmeric, Cacao Turmeric, and Matcha Turmeric) and a USB rechargeable whisk that instantly froths your favorite superfood lattes to perfection.
SET OF SOCKS
BOMBAS | $47.50
The true sign of adulthood might be wanting socks as a gift. But who could blame you with these extra-soft socks with a cushioned footbed? We love this festive gift set for a man in your life, but, Bombas also offers women’s and kid’s socks, so there’s something for everyone on your list. Use code MERRY20 for 20% off your order until this Friday, 12/3/21!
By the way, for every pair of socks purchased, Bombas donates a pair to a homeless shelter. Read more about how they give back.
CANDLE SET
NOTED | $84.00
A candle is a classic gift, but level up with this gift set from Noted, a small-business based in Boston. It includes a set of 3 candle jar samplers (your choice of three fragrance sets), a set of matches (your choice of black or white tips), and a matte black wick trimmer.
POWER LUNCH PUZZLE
PIECEWORK PUZZLES | $38.00
Adult puzzles had a resurgence in popularity during the pandemic and we don’t see them going anywhere soon! Pictured here is “Power Lunch”, but Piecework Puzzles offers a variety of unique designs in 500, 1000, and 1500 piece puzzles. By the way, these puzzles are a great White Elephant/Yankee Swap gift.
CUSTOM BEADED BRACELET
BAUBLEBAR | $40.00
These friendship-style bracelets came back in style this year, and they make a great gift! BaubleBar allows customization so you can do initials, names, symbols, or any words you want (think: mama, love, courage). These stretchy bracelets are available in multiple sizes.
SET OF 2 CHAMPAGNE SAUCERS
FERM LIVING (AVAILABLE AT NORDSTROM) | $55.00
These champagne saucers are perfect for your boujee friend/family member who just moved into a new place.
POST POO DROPS
AESOP | $29.00
Aesop is a luxurious body and hair brand out of Australia, particularly known for its Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash. But, these Post Poo Drops make for a great gag gift they’ll actually use. Not to mention, they’re cheaper.
SILK PILLOW CASE
BROOKLINEN | $59.00
Give the gift of easy anti-aging and hair protection with a silk pillowcase. This one from Brooklinen is a more affordable option, while still being 100% mulberry silk. Available in a variety of sizes and colors, I love giving this gift to just about anyone.
PERSONALIZED CHEESE BOARD
ETSY | $23.00+
Etsy makes small-business shopping easy! With the recent popularity of cheese and charcuterie in the last few years, a customized cheese board makes for a great gift. With over 54,000 sales, we love this handmade, bamboo wood option.
GIRLY DRINKS BOOK
BARNES AND NOBLE | $23.49
Uncovering an entire untold history of female distillers, brewers, drink makers and more, screenwriter Mallory O’Meara’s Girly Drinks: A World History of Women and Alcohol is a fun and feminist look at the women who changed drinking. Another affordable White Elephant or Secret Santa option!
SMALL GOLD HOOPS
MEJURI | $65.00
Everyone needs a good pair of classic, small gold hoops. It’s no secret that the versatile earrings have become a staple in women’s fashion. Grab up these reasonably-priced ones from Mejuri.
GROCERY STORE GIFT CARD
TRADER JOE’S | ANY AMOUNT
Over the years, I’ve been given a lot of gift cards from places I don’t shop at often. They collect dust in the bottom of my purse, sometimes only to be found and used years later. I love giving a gift card guaranteed to be used quickly, like their favorite grocery store. (Trader Joe’s gift cards are only available to buy in-store)