GUIDE TO GIFTING

There are truly more important things in life than gifts for the holiday season. Although if you must gift, why not make it the perfect fit! We curated some of this year's top gift items and linked them all for easy browsing and shopping. When it comes to shopping for your parent, friend, or coworker, you want your gift to be meaningful and memorable. Every year it gets harder and harder to find something that will make our recipients say WOW! We love a good wow factor (wink wink). We categorized our gift recommendations into self care, evening/outings and home/kitchen. Happy Shopping!

FOR HER

SELF CARE

• SLIP PILLOWCASES - Amanda has been using these for years and Katie was just gifted a set as a housewarming gift. Let us tell you, they are AMAZING! Benefits include anti aging, improved haircare, hydration and a luxurious feel.

• BATH BOMBS - Life Around bath bombs will fizz and moisturize your baths without leaving your tub stained. The set includes tons of scent and color options!

• CLOUD SLIDES - These snug fit slides mold to your feet and are extremely comfy.

• SEX PLZ - These wellness patches are the latest trend! Apply the patch to your forearm and get in the mood with this powerful transdermal patch featuring a blend of L-Arginine, Maca,Tribulus + 20mg CBD will help to elevate your sexual experience.

• THE BOW SPA - The bow spa headbands are washable and reusable, ultra absorbent water, easy to wear.

EVENINGS/OUTINGS

• STERLING FOREVER - Hoops are timeless pieces of jewelry that are the perfect accessory. Sterling forever offers numerous sized hoops and finishes. Keep an eye out for their sales this holiday season!

• RUCHED TOTE - A trending seasonal favorite! This accessory will accommodate mini wallets, cosmetics, skin care products, keys, sunglasses and mobile phones while you spend the night out on the town. Amazon has tons of different colors!

• SAFETY ALARM - In a perfect world, women's safety would be a given—but since it isn't a perfect world, get this colorful and LOUD alarm designed to deter an attack.

• FOR THE GIRLS - This game is perfect for bachelorette parties, girls night in (or out), sororities and reunions, birthday parties and more. Consider it your girl gang's game night essential.

HOME/KITCHEN

• PASTA MAKER - Katie and her husband recently took a pasta making class and had the best time! This gift is perfect for any cook or carb lover. Whether you enjoy your lasagna thick and soft, your angel hair long and thin, or your ravioli even thinner than that, this machine is up to task.

• SMART INDOOR GARDEN - No matter how little space you think you have, you have room to grow your own fresh herbs or vegetables in this self-watering indoor garden.

• NINJA AIR FRYER - a fast and easy way to cook your favorite foods. Cook and crisp 3 lbs of French fries, using little to no oil, in a family-sized XL 5.5-qt basket.

• ALWAYS PAN SET - No kitchen storage is no problem thanks to a genius pan set that serves as a nonstick fry and sauté pan, steamer, skillet, saucier, spatula and spoon rest.

• PLANTER - Your lovely greenery will enjoy breathing and thriving in such spacious pot space.

FOR HIM

SELF CARE

• KIEHL'S SET - A limited-edition set that features everything you need to cleanse, moisturize and exfoliate facial skin.

• KETTLEBELL - Adjustable kettlebell weights. Perfect for an at home gym. Kettlebells are known to improve overall strength, core power, balance, flexibility, and coordination while also melting fat and sculpting healthy and lean muscles.

• BODY CUPPING SET - A set of eight body cups used in traditional Chinese medicine to reduce tension, increase circulation and support detox.

• LEATHER WALLET - Carbon-fiber embossing adds distinctive texture to a smart Italian wallet built from high-quality leather.

• TOILETRY - Strong, durable, and watertight Toiletry Bag with zippered top keeps all your things safe. Practical and spacious washbag for all those toiletry bag needs. Perfect for traveling or for regular use.

EVENINGS/OUTINGS

• PUTTING GREEN - Just roll it out and you are ready to play – use this golf putting mat at home, in your backyard, in the office, in your game room, at house parties, events, and more!

• FLANNEL PJS - Who doesn't love a cozy pajama set! These cotton flannels are machine washable and come will keep you warm through the winter months!

• NEBULA - Outdoor portable WIFI projector with wifi and bluetooth, 360° Speaker, Movie Projector, 100 Inch Picture, 4-Hour Video Playtime.

• FOOSBALL TABLE - Keep him entertained with this table soccer/football game!

• CLASSIC NINTENDO - Classic game console takes you back to the memories of the post-80s generation, catch those before they are completely obsolete. Retro classic games, such as Super Mario Bros allow you to share your childhood fun with your children in the joy of games.

HOME/KITCHEN

• INFUSER - LEVO II lets you craft fresh, homemade herb infused butters, oils, salad dressings, honey, baked goods & more with the touch of a button. Create your own edibles, brownies and baked goods in your own kitchen!

• PASTA MAKER - Katie and her husband recently took a pasta making class and had the best time! This gift is perfect for any cook or carb lover. Whether you enjoy your lasagna thick and soft, your angel hair long and thin, or your ravioli even thinner than that, this machine is up to task.

• POPCORN BOWL - Ready for your movie marathon, this collapsible bowl lets you enjoy the instant satisfaction of microwave popcorn while eliminating the bag waste.

• THE GRILL MAT - Grill up the juiciest steaks, smoke the tenderest chicken and sautee the thinnest cut vegetables with ease. Forget grill baskets and other accessories! These mats also keep your Weber, Traeger, Char Broil, Kamado, steak grilling pan, etc. looking shiny new.

• ICED COFFEE INFUSER - If you love iced coffee as much as our husbands, this is the perfect gift!

Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas.

- Peg Bracken