Choosing the perfect gift for someone special can be difficult, to say the least. I’m always looking for new and different ideas, especially for the women in my life. So if you want a little inspiration for the holidays 2020, here are some of my favorite things!
*Note: This post is not sponsored in any way. Everything you see here is something I either bought myself or was gifted by my mom/best friend. Some of the links are affiliate links.
UGG Ansley Slippers $99
Every morning and evening when I slip my feet into these comfy, supportive, shearling-lined moccasins, I sigh with relief and thank my mother (silently) for gifting them to me three Christmases ago.
Silk pillowcase $45
Sleeping on a silk pillowcase is said to be better for your hair and your skin (I know people who travel with theirs). But it’s one of those things I always hesitate to buy for myself—which is one of the criteria I use to determine if it’s a good gift for someone I love.
Turbie Twist microfiber hair towel $7.99
Last year my mom gave me a Turbie Twist, just…out of the blue. I didn’t expect much, in fact, I laughed when I saw it—but it has quickly become an everyday essential. It dries my hair in no time and dries itself even faster (no damp towels here).
Jigsaw Puzzles
We need all the indoor activities we can get, which is why puzzles are such a hit in 2020. These three are pleasantly challenging and absolutely beautiful.
Piecework Rise and Shine Puzzle $36
Areaware Gradient Puzzle $20
Gray Malin Two Sided Beach Puzzle $25
Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray $40
I’m not overstating things to say that this is a holy grail product for every person who wants full hair with unbelievable body and volume. It’s just a bonus that it happens to smell amazing, too.
Olive and June The Mani System $50
All the tools you need for perfect nails at home, plus a polish of your choice and their super glossy top coat. Olive and June’s long-lasting polish is also 7 free: formulated without Dibutyl phthalate (DBP), Toluene, Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde resin, Camphor, Ethyl tosylamide, Xylene.
Skinceuticals CE Ferulic $166
Years ago I went to the dermatologist for a skin check (always watching out for skin cancer) and after I got the all-clear I asked her, “What is the one product you’d recommend for anti-aging?” Without hesitation, she said, “Skinceuticals CE Ferulic.” I thanked her, wrote down the name, went home, and looked it up online. Turns out there are countless other dermatologists, estheticians, and skincare-obsessed folks who swear by it, too. It’s pricey but with that kind of cult following, it might be worth it.
Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer And Volumizer Hot Air Brush $42
Every person that blow dries their hair with some regularity has cursed the process a time or two and wished—prayed—for an easier way. Well this might be the way. When I saw there were just shy of 99,000 (99,000 I said!) reviews and 4.5 stars on Amazon, I added two to my cart immediately (one for my mom, one for me).
Untamed $17
I adore Glennon Doyle and was blown away by her newest memoir, Untamed. It was funny, raw, utterly compelling, and full of moments of self reflection for me. I’d recommend it to anyone, but especially the women in your life.
Johanna Howard ‘100% That Girl’ candle $24
“You took a DNA test and it said you were strong, smart, caring and fearless.” This hand-poured candle is scented with lavender, sage, and rosemary, and according to the website, it’s made from a proprietary blend of coconut and soy wax, with a cotton core wick and phthalate-free fragrance oils to create an environmentally friendly, long-burning, wonderful smelling candle.
Cavo ‘After A Good Cry’ candle $24
This 100% organic soy wax candle from Cavo is said to smell like a hug (Rainwater + Lavender + Vanilla Bean + Bourbon) and comes with its very own playlist.
Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding $56
When I was pregnant last summer, I casually mentioned to my best friend how good a big ol’ bowl of banana pudding from Magnolia Bakery in NYC sounded. Days later, I had a party-sized tub of it on my doorstep and I was in heaven…and then in a food coma. Here’s where you can order it as a gift, too.
Cookbooks ~$20
It’s safe to say we’re all cooking more this year, so now is the time to invest in cookbooks—for ourselves and the ones we love. Here are my recent favorites:
Two Peas & Their Pod Cookbook: Favorite Everyday Recipes from Our Family Kitchen
Skinnytaste Meal Prep: Healthy Make-Ahead Meals and Freezer Recipes to Simplify Your Life
Holy Sweet!: 60 Indulgent Recipes for Bigger, Better Desserts
The Pretty Dish: More than 150 Everyday Recipes and 50 Beauty DIYs to Nourish Your Body Inside and Out
The Well Plated Cookbook: Fast, Healthy Recipes You’ll Want to Eat
Modern Comfort Food: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook
