Whether you’re shopping for your mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, daughter, aunt, friend or anyone else on your list of people to surprise this holiday season, I hope my gift guides are helpful to you and make it a little easier to shop for someone special on your list!
Note: You may also check out my Amazon shop where you’ll find my Gift Guide for Her page for anyone who might want to reference it in the future for last-minute ideas and shopping.
And in case you missed my other gift guides, you may find them below:
Gift Guide 2024: For Her
For the woman whose favorite place in the world is her home, the below gifts may be a good fit! Whether it’s something to make her home feel more welcoming and cozy or a more practical gift to use in her home the below gifts are an assortment of finds she can hopefully use and enjoy.
For sleep: NodPod (a sleep game changer — helps so much with my middle-of-the night wake-ups and my mom loves hers, too) / Satin Pajamas (These feel so luxurious! One reviewer called them “low cost luxury” and I agree! I have the green + white stripe and adore them.) / UGG Marlow Robe (forever and ever my favorite robe and the one I wear all winter long) / Hatch Restore (for gentle morning wakeups) / Dohm White Noise Machine (uses a real fan for the absolute best white noise out there / Blissy Silk Pillowcase (I sleep on mine every night)
For coziness: Sunday Citizen Oversized Throw (This blanket is THICK and perfect for someone who is always cold. It’s our whole family’s favorite winter blanket and the one we all fight over using on our couch!) / Favorite Candle (Skylar Vanilla Sky is a clean candle with the dreamiest scent) + Electric Lighter/Matches Cloche (I love mine and think it’s so stunning!) / Barefoot Dreams Blanket (a viral sensation for a reason — so cozy and not too heavy)
For practicality: 6-in-1 Mini Hammer (I cannot tell you how often I use this handy mini multi-tool!) / Box Cutter (makes breaking down boxes less of a pain) / Mini Portable Charger (Love that this one shows how much charge is left and charges phones quickly) / TUL Gel Pens (The pens we’re all obsessed with that write like a dream) / Honeycomb Mesh Laundry Bag (a game changer for washing sports bras/bralettes/tops with removable liners — it keeps them in!)
For the kitchen: Epicurean Cutting Board (the cutting board of my dreams — non-toxic, thin, dish washer safe and doesn’t retain smells/flavors from food) / Stone Dish Drying Mat (blends into our counter so well) / Viral Rotary Cheese Grater (I use this way more than I ever thought I would to grate cheese but also slice cucumbers and grate carrots and apples for slaw, etc.) / Waffle Maker (the best for making large batches to freeze and then toast during busy weekday mornings) / SMEG milk frother (the retro-inspired frother we have and love) / Gooseneck Electric Kettle (another one of our favorites for tea/pour-over coffee)
For the bathroom: Suction-Cup Hooks (shockingly beautiful and perfect adding towel hooks to your bathroom in a way that won’t hurt your walls/tile) / VOLO Hero Hair Towel (I use this every time I wash my hair to reduce drying time, frizz and breakage) / Nail Polish Organizer (I have and love this for displaying my nail polish collection) / BaByliss Hair Dryer (The blow dryer I bought after using it at a friend’s house because it was so amazing and made my hair feel so silky! I’ve had it for nearly 10 years.) / Silk Hair Ties (I use one in my hair every night — so soft and great for reducing bumps from too-tight hair ties.)
To keep things clean: Amber Glass Soap Dispenser (gorgeous — we have them all over our house and they haven’t rusted at all in 2 years of use) / Skoy Scrubbers (reusable non-scratching dish scrubbers that work like a dream) / Handheld Vacuum (to help keep her car clean, vacuum out cabinets/drawers, etc.) / Little Green Machine (essential for carpet and upholstery cleaning, especially with pets/young kids) / Tineco Wet Vac (the only reason we have clean floors)
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A Gift To Support Her Hobby
I love encouraging loved ones in their hobbies and feel like they are so important! Taking the time to do the things we love increases daily happiness so much and if you can buy a little something to support a loved one’s hobby, I think it would be a gift they would use and appreciate. Sometimes life can feel so crazy that hobbies can fall to the wayside but if you know a hobby your loved one enjoys or previously enjoyed, a gift catered to their hobby might be a welcomed surprise to support something they love or even help reignite their enjoyment of a prior favorite past time.
For the gardener/nature lover: Indoor Hydroponic Herb Garden (for fresh herbs year-round) / Bird Buddy (capture video footage of the birds who visit this bird feeder!) / Things I Do in My Spare Time Plant Sweatshirt / Just One More Plant Sweatshirt / Ceramic Garden Markers (My mom gave me these last year and they’re gorgeous)
For the bookworm: Holiday Book Mug (I gave this to my mom last year!) / Sorry I’m Booked Embroidered Sweatshirt (this is so adorable!) / Magnetic Bookmarks / Christmas Tree Book Sweatshirt / All Booked for Christmas Sweatshirt (I couldn’t resist ordering this one! This one is so cute, too!) / Kindle (one of my most-used and absolute favorite items ever ever ever) / Kindle Remote Page Turner (for the reader who likes to prop up her Kindle and read in bed) / Nordic Christmas Bookshelf Mug
For the fitness enthusiast: Garmin Lily Smartwatch (Ryan gave this to me for our anniversary and I love it! I hate the way most fitness watches look so masculine but this one is pretty enough for me to feel like I can leave it on with cute outfits, too.) / Reebok Nano Sneakers (my fav for Boot Camp + strength training) / Amazon Sports Bra (The one we all adore! 10/10 quality, especially at this price point) / Booty Bands (I love these for increased glute activation during my lower body workouts) / Outlive (a truly fascinating book about longevity and optimizing our health) / Time-Stamp Water Bottle (for those who need a little extra encouragement to stay hydrated — ahem, me) / TheraGun Mini (for on-the-go deep tissue massage) / lululemon Align Leggings (Another one I’ve gifted to my mom and sister. A huge hit with so many people for good reason.)
For the woman looking to learn a new skill: Beginner Embroidery Kit / Beginner Crochet Kit / Beginner Punch Needle Kit / Beginner Watercolor Painting Book / Beginner Blanket Knitting Kit
For the puzzler: Nature in Autumn Puzzle (we gave this to my mom after her surgery earlier this year and she loved it) / A puzzle themed after something she loves (a favorite place, favorite movie, her hometown, etc.) / Churchyard Christmas Puzzle (our family’s favorite — we do it every year!)
For the creatives: Cricut Explore 3 or the smaller Cricut Joy (to personalize anything — the Cricut Joy is on my wish list!) / Sketchbook
For the woman who appreciates a little update to her wardrobe or jewelry collection, a new addition to her closet might be appreciated.
Jewelry: Anthropologie Chicklet Bracelets (the best for layering) / Gorjana Amour Tiny Heart Necklace (I never take this one off) / Poppy Gem Bracelet Set (on my wishlist!) / Triple Layer Necklace / Birthstone Necklace or Birthstone Bracelet (love this for a mother or grandmother with their kids’/grandkids’ birthstones) / Gold Knot Bracelet (simple and beautiful) / Tiny Cross Necklace / Gold Beaded Necklace (love the minimal pop of color) / Personalized Jewelry (I ordered this initial bracelet for my mom 2 years ago with all of her grandchildren’s initials and this birth flower pendant for my sister after the birth of her first child) / Stacking Rings (love these birthstone rings and these simple ultra-thin gold stacking rings) / Madewell Fine Stacking Ring Set / Large Bead Necklace
Sweaters + Sweatshirts + Coats: Long Cardigan (the one I wear on repeat — so cozy and cute with jeans, joggers, skirts, etc.) / Target Crewneck Sweater (simple, comfy and goes with everything) / Pullover Sweatshirt (so cozy!) / Whoa So Soft Sweater / Sam Edelman Puffer Coat (the updated version of the jacket I’ve had and loved for years)
Sneakers: Adidas Sambas (I swear these trendy sneakers go with everything) / New Balance 237s (My go-to casual sneakers for years)
Athleisure: Vuori Boyfriend Joggers/Cargo Joggers (unbelievably soft material and they somehow manage to not look sloppy — love them paired with a sweater and Sambas) / Amazon Hoodie (the lululemon lookalike we all adore — by far the sweatshirt I wear most often!) /
Shoes/Boots/Booties: Ultra Mini UGGs (can’t beat the coziness) / Platform Slipper Slides (the viral find!) / Target Western Boots (I have and love them. The memory foam makes them so comfy.) / Ankle Booties (I have them in black and cognac and love them dressed up or down)
Purses/Bags: Free People Quilted Carryall Bag (holds so much!) / Amazon Crossbody (I ran after a mom in the preschool parking lot to ask her where she got this one because I thought it was so cute!) / Puffer Nylon Crossbody / lululemon All Night Festival Bag (my favorite for the gym but also everything else in life — I gave it to my mom and she loves it, too!) / Italian Leather Sling Bag (gorgeous) / Card Case Wristlet (I have mine attached to my Oventure key ring and never use a regular wallet) / Dumpling Bag
Pajamas: Nordstrom Moonlight Pajamas (a forever fav — I’ve gifted them to my mom, sister and mother-in-law) / Satin Pajamas (These feel so luxurious! One reviewer called them “low cost luxury” and I agree! I have the green + white stripe and adore them.) / Pink-Red-White Satin Pajamas (a Cyber Monday deal I couldn’t resist) / GAP Modal Pajamas (the softest fabric)
Skincare: Paula’s Choice Exfoliant (one of the best beauty products I purchased in 2024 — I use it 2x a week so it lasts forever and combats fine lines and wrinkles, shrink pores and improve skin) / Versed Press Restart Gentle Retinol Serum (As a retinol newbie, I like that this one is more gentle and combines a small amount of retinol with naturally-derived botanical retinol alternatives like bakuchiol which I have used in the past and like a lot.) / ELEMIS Resurfacing Pads (I know myself enough by now to know I won’t wash my face in the morning but I will use one of these pads every single day after I wake up.)
Nails: KUR Illuminating Nail Concealer (Truly a miracle in a bottle! I believe it is worth every penny because it really does have the most incredible blurring effect over bumps and ridges. It instantly makes my nails look 10 times healthier. I like it best when I take the time to apply three coats of the “milky” shade. Bonus: It’s non-toxic!)
Sunless Tanning: St. Tropez Sunless Tanning Facial Mist (I adore this stuff!! You just spritz it on and a natural-looking tan appears within a few hours.) / Beauty By Earth Sunless Tanning Lotion (the only sunless tanner I use because it checks all my boxes: Looks natural, no funky smell, applies easily like lotion — aka no mit required)
Makeup Extras: FabFitFun Box (I have a subscription and love it for discovering new-to-me favs!) / Kabuki Makeup Brush (I use it to apply everything from foundation and CC-cream to concealer) / Large Capacity Makeup Bag (the bag I use to store ALL of my makeup!) / Tweezerman Eyelash Comb (my favorite for separating eyelashes after mascara for a natural yet fluffy, voluminous look) / Light-Up Travel Mirror (I use this when I travel but also at the kitchen counter when I want to do my makeup while the boys eat breakfast. So handy!) / Mighty Patch (I use one whenever I feel a blemish coming on to get ahead of it) / Under Eye Patches
Hair Favorites: Tangle Teezer Hairbrush (incredible at gently gliding through knots) / Robe Curls (wrap your hair before sleep and wake up to heatless waves!) / Living Proof Triple Bond Complex / Hair Growth Oil (I apply this nourishing oil to my scalp 2+ hours — or overnight — before washing my hair to help with growth and hair strength)
Makeup Favorites: Clinique Black Honey (the throwback shade that looks good on everyone) / Julep Eyeshadow Stick (my favorite to apply over eyeliner for a softer/smudgier look) / IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream (the makeup I use for nights out or when I want more coverage/maximum hotness) / NYX Fat Oil (this affordable lip oil is absolutely gorgeous!) / Jane Iredale Lip and Cheek Stain (another fav I’ve loved for years) / ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint (light coverage that provides a dewy, natural look I adore)
For anyone blessed with a passion for organization, a gift to help them feel organized at home or to help organize their life in general might be appreciated!
For the home: Joseph Laundry Hamper (Is it weird to get excited about a laundry hamper? Maybe but this one is the BEST! It has separate compartments for sorting and you can take each one out individually.) / Bed Sheet Organizers (I bought these when we were hosting so many women in our home for my mom’s 70th and I was overwhelmed trying to figure out which spare sheets went on what bed. Now I always know!) / Entry Way Organizer (We have this one to hang keys and Pepper’s leashes on and it’s stunning) / Clear Drawer Organizers (perfect for odds and ends) / Mesh Pouches (another one with a million and one uses — the pouches we use to organize our junk drawers) / Label Maker (I’m a little too into labeling everything from spice mixes and kid toy bins to craft supplies and junk drawer contents) / Rolling Craft Cart (we keep this in our office closet and it’s so, so helpful for organizing kid craft supplies) / Cleaning Schedule Printable PDF (for those who do well with lists/a plan)
For life: Rifle Paper Co. Planner (My favorite! I prefer the appointment notebook because it’s thin and provides monthly views/notes pages only.) / Stitched Notebooks (I swear by these slim notebooks for note taking — blog post topic ideas, home building notes when we were building our house, meal planning, etc.) / Milestone Memory Box (perfect for a mom of little ones with a desire to keep projects and memories organized) / Storage Box with Removable Trays (so many uses – craft supplies, Legos, blocks, etc.)
For travel: Collapsible Storage Tote (A million and one uses and a favorite for travel. We use this for everything from snacks and toys to a place for dirty clothes when we travel.) / Hanging Toiletry Bag (great for travel makeup/toiletry organization) / Leak-Proof TSA-approved Silicone Toiletry Containers (to make all her favorites travel-size) / Target Weekender Bag (I have this and love it — the size is biiiig and perfect for holding a ton!)
Whether she likes to cook, bake, whip up a loaf of sourdough (teach me your ways!) or simply enjoy a delicious meal or treat, a food-themed gift is one I think many would enjoy!
For the baker: Acacia Wood Cake Stand / Butter Sweatshirt / Set of Measuring Cups + Spoons (I have this set and it’s lovely) / A New Cookbook (Sweet Tooth, Martha Stewart’s Cookies, Betty Crocker’s Cooky Book <– all kinds of nostalgic!) / Baking Spirits Bright Sweatshirt / Cookie Press (for the cutest cookies — we also have this set of holiday cookie press discs)
For the person who loves to cook: Caraway Non-Toxic Cookware (we love ours and it’s absolutely gorgeous, too!) / Souper Cubes (perfect for the chef who loves to cook + meal prep + freeze leftovers) / Personalized Recipe Book (I can only imagine how treasured this would be if it was all filled up by hand and passed from generation to generation) / Glass + Wood Salad Bowl Set / Personalized Recipe Platter or Baking Dish (I gifted this to my mom with my grandma’s sugar cookie recipe on it in her handwriting and she loved it!) / Epicurean Cutting Board (the cutting board of my dreams — non-toxic, thin, dish washer safe and doesn’t retain smells/flavors from food) / Instant Pot (if she doesn’t have one yet, this is one of my most-used kitchen items) / Herb Stripper
For the bread enthusiast: “Breaducated” Sweatshirt / Ceramic Bread Warming Stone / Sourdough Starter + Proofing Baskets (I got a sourdough starter from a friend and paired it with proofing baskets for my sister for her birthday last year and it jumpstarted her love of sourdough bread baking!) / Sourdough Gift Box / Reusable Proofing Bowl Covers
For the coffee or tea fanatic: Ember Coffee Mug (to keep her coffee or tea warm — I adore mine and think this would also be a wonderful gift for a new mom to save her from constantly reheating her coffee) / Purity Coffee (my favorite for organic, mold and contaminant-free coffee) / SMEG milk frother (the retro-inspired frother we have and love) / Gooseneck Electric Kettle (another one of our favorites for tea/pour-over coffee)
