It's that time of year! The holiday season is upon us.
This gift guide has options for everyone - let's shop!
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Each holiday season I bring you my favorite items I've found throughout the year - I'm not really sure at which point you guys looked to ME for your shopping needs, but it's happened for years! I recommend what I use and love and you give those items a whirl too.
Thank you!
You can see my daily finds over on my private Facebook group, "Ally's Sweet & Savory Eats INSIDERS". Just search for that group and I'll approve you.
What can I say....I love a good deal.
With Christmas just around the corner, I specifically put this gift guide together because 1) you asked me to 2) it's kinda fun and 3) this year has been WEIRD and we are all doing more shopping from our laptops than ever.
So here we go! I categorized this holiday guide into 5 sections:
1. 10 Items for Better Sleep
2. 10 Books You Need to Read
3. 10 Non-Annoying Toys for Kids
4. 10 Fashion Finds for Your Gal
5. 10 Must Have Kitchen Gadgets
10 Items for Better Sleep
Weighted Blanket (we purchased this for our middle daughter and she adores it), Comfy Lounge Pants (I wear these at lease twice a week), Cotton Bathrobe (not too thick, not too thin, just warm enough), Essential Oil Diffuser (I like to fire mine up about 15 minutes before I head to bed), Satin Pillowcases (not only comfy, they also prevent wrinkles), Vitamin C Serum (just a couple drops on your face before bed will do ya), Microfiber Bed Sheets (the most beloved and affordable sheet set on Amazon), Hatch Sleep System (this great night sleep machine is on my wish list), Book: Why We Sleep (it's on my bookshelf and I cannot wait to read), My Favorite Pajamas (I have two sets of these jammies and I wear them all winter long).
10 Books You Need to Read
Where the Crawdads Sing (I read this on vacation two years ago - wonderful book), The Sound of Gravel (a heartbreaking, yet fascinating memoir), Beach Read (a romantic page turner that I read in 3 days), 28 Summers (they met every year on Labor Day for 28 years...), Verity (bone chilling suspenseful), Margot (imagine if Anne Frank's sister had lived - this is her story), Wish You Were Here (a romantic story that you are unsure how it will end), Saints for All Occasions (a story of two sisters coming to America in the early 20th century), Open Book (Jessica Simpson's memoir), The Tattooist of Auschwitz (a true story of Holocaust survivors).
10 Non-Annoying Toys for Kids
Selfie Kid's Camera (our kids see us taking selfies, now you can let them take their own), Build Your Own Flower Garden Set (all the fun of flowers without the messy dirt), Dino Eggs (boys love dinosaurs and this project is so fun), 3D Wooden Puzzle Set (my kids loved this puzzle - it makes them think), Stencil Kit (I bought this for our youngest who loves to draw and create), Catan Board Game (the board game that is all the rage with upper elementary and teenagers), AquaMagic Water Drawing Mat (all the fun for toddlers without the mess), Spiderweb Tree Swing (hours and hours of outdoor fun), 5000 Awesome Facts Book (our son has this book and loves it), Terrarium Kit (bring the outdoors, inside, yet contained).
10 Fashion Finds for Your Gal
Shoulder Tote Bag (I'm in love with this tote - and at just $14 I want one in every color), Waffle Knit Tunic Blouse (I have this shirt in the color of wine), Comfort Slides (I wear these sandals all Summer long), Long Chunky Knit Cardigan Sweater (I have this in blush pink), My Favorite Mascara (super affordable, this is my favorite mascara), Pajama Lounge Pant (super comfy - I want to wear them daily), Velvet Scrunchies (I got these for my girl's last Christmas and I steal them all the time), Women's Winter Down Jacket (the Amazon showstopper, it's on my wish list), Long Sleeve Legging Top (the perfect length to wear with leggings), Black Yoga Pants (my favorite brand, I wear these all year long).
10 Must Have Kitchen Gadgets
Mini Whipper (this mini whisk gets in all the nookies and crannies of your pots and pans), Pour Over Coffee Maker (if you want a deep, rich elegant cup of coffee this is how to make it), Coffee Bean Grinder (I ground my coffee beans every morning and it makes a difference), KitchenAid Mixer (I've had mine for 15 years and it's still chugging), Zester & Grater (this microplane grater is a must in any kitchen), Pizza Baking Steel (the ultimate way to make homemade pizza), Baking Cooling Racks (if you're a baker, cookie racks matter), Pastry Scraper (the best way to clean up your counter after working with dough), Air Fryer (I just got myself one and I cannot wait to use it), Yeti Coffee Mug (I have a big Yeti, but I'm really eyeing this smaller one).
Which gifts helped you cross some items off your list?
I hope some of these ideas help you shop this holiday season. Share this list on social media and tag me (@sweetsavoryeats). I'll share the love.
