Christmas Wish List Ideas: My Family’s Favorite Gifts 2020!

Looking for Christmas wish list ideas? My family has gathered together all of our favorite things to share tons of great gift ideas with you!

I’m excited to be sharing one of the two gift guides that I’ve put together every holiday season for years! I’ve compiled all of my family’s favorite gifts we’ve received to give you some great ideas to add to your own Christmas wish lists. If you’re looking for the perfect gift ideas for her, him, or teen girls you’ve come to the right place 😊 Ready to get going and check out our favorites? (post includes affiliate links – full disclosure statement available {here})

Let’s start with my own personal favorites – I’ve got lots of great ideas to add to a Christmas wish list for her:

Christmas Wish List Ideas: Gifts for Her

1. Who doesn’t love a great pair of cozy pajamas for Christmas? I’m pretty sure I’ve spent more time at home in my pajamas in 2020 than in the five years combined before that so I’ve definitely put a ton of different pajama brands to the test. I have two favorites including {these Dreamy cotton pajamas} that I have in the gray stripes:

and {these Moonlight PJs} that come in several pretty color and pattern options. Both of them are super cozy and have hundreds of glowing reviews to back me up on my love for them!  

2. This year I bought a wireless phone charger that I leave on my nightstand and now I’d never want to be without it – it’s just so easy and I’m never hunting around for charging cords. It would be great to have at a desk area too for someone who works at home. If you looking for a basic wireless charger in black or white, {this one} gets amazing reviews but I wanted one with a little style and found the perfect one – I have {this beautiful floral wireless charger} and think it would make a wonderful gift too (it also comes in a “Garden Party Blue” pattern that’s beautiful!):

Also check out their AirPods & AirPods Pro cases {here} which come in this pattern and several other pretty ones. I have the “Clear Wildflowers” case and love that it keeps my AirPods from getting mixed up with Jeff’s.  

3. I’m all about everything Barefoot Dreams – seriously the coziest stuff you’ll ever own! They make amazing gifts because not only does everyone love them but it’s easier to get sizing right than for most other clothing. It’s become my husband’s favorite gift to give me because he knows it’s the one thing he can buy that I’ll never return. 🙂

Since my first Barefoot Dreams robe that I got over 20 years ago, I’ve had everything from their cardigans, throws, robes, and travel shawls and love them all but if this is someone’s first Barefoot Dreams item, a cardigan like {this circle cardigan} (also available {here}) that comes in loads of color options would be the perfect gift:

Other great gifts include their robes {here}, their hooded cardigan {here}, and their comfy throws {here}. Also check out QVC’s selection of Barefoot Dreams items {here} – they often have some good deals! Update: {This deal} on a Barefoot Dreams crewneck sweater is a crazy good one!

4. I was introduced to Victoria Emerson bracelets earlier this year and absolutely love them (plus they’re very reasonably priced). I have {this Milan bracelet} that looks like multiple stacked bracelets but is just a single bracelet with a magnetic closure – so pretty!

I also have and love {this crystal wrap bracelet}:

and {this double wrap leopard print bracelet}. 

If you’re looking for a more classic design, one of my all time favorite bracelets is {this Kendra Scott Ott bracelet} (also available {here}). I love that it’s adjustable so it fits your wrist no matter the size and it goes with anything and everything I wear. 

5. I love a good vase or planter and I got one this year that I’m crazy about and think anyone else who’s into home decor would love too! It’s {this bust planter} that comes in two sizes (mine is the large). It’s so fun to dress up with faux or fresh flowers and would also look great with a plant in it. This is what she looked like with some faux florals this fall:

And here she is all prettied up for the holidays:

Sources: Dresser is old wood dresser that I painted (Farrow & Ball Worsted)  |  Dresser knobs  |  Round mirror (I used Gold Leaf Rub ‘n Buff to change it to gold)  |  Acrylic urn lamp  |  Birch tree art print  |  Black & white grid box  |  Green & gold ribbon  |  Bust planter (filled with faux greenery from Pottery Barn)  |  Birch trees (one medium & one small)

Another long-time favorite vase of mine is {this glass hurricane} – I have two of them in the medium size and use them all the time with flowers but they can be used with candles too.

6. If the person you’re buying a gift for loves design, {this design book called Simplicity} is a long-time favorite. Not only is it filled with beautiful designs but it’s a great size and cover design to use as a coffee table book – I have it on my living room ottoman with {these glass beads) on it:

If you’re buying for a Magnolia Home fan, check out {this recent recipe book by Joanna Gaines} that would be a winner.

7. I received {this small travel jewelry case} as a gift several years ago and use it every time I travel – it’s the perfect size for a getaway and I like that it has a firm shape so that my jewelry won’t get smushed or damaged.

There are lots of pretty color options and you can have it monogrammed too:

I’m also love {these clear pouches} that allowed me to diss my flimsy plastic toiletry bag for getting through security and I swear by {these packing cubes}.

8. {This clip-on strainer} has been one of my favorite kitchen gadgets for years and would make a great stocking stuffer or to add to your own Christmas wish list gift ideas!

It clips onto the side of pots and pans for use as a strainer rather than using a colander. I love it because it fits all of my pots and pans no matter the size and is dishwasher friendly so there’s no more need for hand washing a big colander!

Check out {this post on my favorite kitchen gadgets} for several more stocking stuffer ideas including {these magnetic measuring spoons} that I love because they stick together so neatly in the drawer but separate easily for use:

9. I’ve had a lot of faux fur throws over the year and unfortunately most of them are never the same once you wash then. But {this fur throw} rocks! I bought it four years ago and it’s been through the wash numerous times and still looks like new. The first year we had it out only in the winter and put it away for the warmer months but then Hope because such a fan that from that point on we’ve kept it out year-round:

It comes in two sizes and multiple color options – a great gift for the Netflix binger in your life! Also check out {this ruched fur throw} that I also have and love – it has a similar super comfy feel but is a little lighter weight and smaller. 

And now moving on to my husband’s favorites that’s full of ideas to add to your Christmas wish list…

Christmas Wish List Ideas: Gifts for Him

1. {These tree runner sneakers} are one of my husband’s favorite buys of 2020. They are super comfortable and machine washable, and are made of renewable materials. Nice enough looking to wear for business casual work but comfy enough for the weekend too. And they come in a ton of color options:

If you’re looking for a dressier look for heading back to the office, check out {these Zerogrand wingtip oxfords} that my husband also has and loves – they are much more comfortable than your typical dress shoe.

2. My husband wanted a Yeti for years but didn’t want to give up having a cooler on wheels so as soon as Yeti came out with {this portable wheeled Yeti cooler}, he jumped on it. It is absolutely a splurge purchase but it’s lived up to the hype 100% for keeping things cool all day long and for being virtually indestructible. 

3. If the guy in your life is a griller, {these grill mats} are a must-have! They keep your food from sticking to the grill or falling between the grates but are thin enough to still leave grill marks. The best part is that they’re dishwasher safe for easy clean up.

And if your family loves grilling and wants an easy indoor grilling option for the winter and rainy days, we recently got {this Ninja Foodi} and absolutely love it. Not only does it grill beautifully but it also air crisps (crisps things like you’re frying in oil but you’re not – so good!), bakes, roasts, and dehydrates. Highly recommend! Until the end of the year you can get $20 off the Ninja Foodi with code HSN2020 if you’re a new customer.

4. {This Nano Puff water resistant jacket} is a great year-round jacket that’s super lightweight and folds up to a small size if you want to put it away in a backpack, briefcase, etc. once it warms up. We constantly tease Jeff about his black coat collection because he literally buys two new ones every year and has a black coat for every occasion and weather variable imaginable. The fact that this is the one he wears the most says a lot 😂.

5. {This grill brush} is the best one you’ll ever have – my husband said it makes cleaning the grill so much easier than with his old brush! It has a nice, long handle so you can use it with a hot grill and it doesn’t lose bristles like so many other brushes do. And it comes with a scraper tool too:

6. I gave {this inexpensive breakfast sandwich maker} to Jeff for Christmas two years ago and he’s used it at least 2-3 times a week ever since. It makes great breakfast sandwiches quickly and all of the removable parts are dishwasher safe. And I love that it’s small so it’s not an extra appliance that’s going to take up much space on your drawers or shelves. 

7. If the guy you’re buying for has an iPhone but doesn’t have wireless headphones {these Airpods} would definitely be a hit! They’re great for staying hands-free while still being able to hear completely clearly. Also check out {these newer Airpods Pro} which have a few feature upgrades and a slightly higher price tag.

 8. We have definitely upped the number of at-home cocktails we make with being home so much more and Jeff loves {these large sphere & square ice cube molds} that cool your cocktail but melt less quickly than typical ice cubes so your alcohol doesn’t get watered down. A great stocking stuffer!

And last but not least, some gift suggestions for teen girls based on my daughters’ favorite things:

Christmas Wish List Ideas: Gifts for Teen Girls

1. Weighted blankets are popular for all ages, including teens, so are a great Christmas wish list idea. My youngest teen loves hers! This weighted blanket found {here} is a highly rated blanket that’s available in a variety of size and weight options. And there are a lot of cute patterns too – these are just a few:

The rule of thumb for choosing the right weight blanket is that it should be about 10% of your body weight. So for someone who is 120 pounds, a 12 pound weighted blanket would be just right.  

2. Baguette bags are really popular right now and {this croc baguette bag} comes in so many cute color and pattern options! My daughter has it in the white but it also comes in a fun snakeskin pattern and other colors like mustard, sky, pink, black, and this pretty lime green:

3. This idea is such a cute one! I bought these darling huggable heating + cooling pads for both of my girls last year and they’ve both loved and used them quite a bit.  They are filled with buckwheat grains and lavender and can be microwaved to keep you warm or frozen to cool you off. There are several different options – I got one {this llama} for one of my daughters:

and {this sloth} for the other. There are also cute panda, corgi, and heart options – you can see all of them {here}. 

4. My younger teen has several of {these bow scrunchies} – they’re super cute and come in several pattern options (the “brown multi” is her favorite):

Also check out this set of ten scrunchies {here} and my youngest daughter’s favorite hair clip {here}. 

5. The two hair tools that my daughters use the most are {this deep waver} to create beachy hair waves and {this one step hair dryer} that smooths and volumizes as it dries your hair:

The hair dryer is actually a favorite of mine too! I bought it for myself and after I found it disappearing day after day to my girls’ bathroom, I finally bought them their own. So it’s actually a great gift regardless of the age of who you’re buying for.

6. My girls ask for {these Lululemon leggings} almost every year because they absolutely love them and know that I’m not going to drop this much money on a pair of leggings for them unless it’s as a gift. There are lots of great color options and with free shipping and returns it’s easy to do an exchange after the holidays if you don’t get the size right.

7. This mani/pedi lapdesk is a gift I gave my girls last Christmas that they’ve used a ton! The beanbag bottom and hard wood top are the perfect combination for painting your nails on your lap and it opens up for storage of polish, nail polish remover, manicure tools, etc.:

They changed up the style of it just slightly from the one my girls have but {this newer version} is almost identical and comes in two color options.

8. Beauty products are a nice gift idea for teen girls too! It can be tough to buy someone else makeup since it’s so taste specific but {these Fenty Beauty Lip Luminizers} are almost universally loved (and a nice little splurge gift that they might not buy on their own). Great stocking stuffer!

9. This Wubby Fleece Pullover found {HERE} is one of my girls’ favorite Christmas gifts from two years ago. It’s available in this pretty gray as well as a few other color options:

Another similar option is {this oversized fleece jacket} that’s actually on my oldest daughter’s Christmas list for this year – it’s well priced and comes in tons of colors.

And with that… we’re done! I hope you found a few gift ideas to add to your own Christmas wish list or buy for those you love! Also be sure to check out my Favorite Black Friday Home Decor and Gifting Deals here – so many great deals this year!!

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XO,