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

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 so excited to be sharing my 9th annual Favorite Things Christmas Gift Guide which I put together every holiday season! As always, I’ve compiled all of my family’s favorite things to give you great gift ideas for family & friends and to add to your own Christmas wish list.

If you’re looking for the perfect gift ideas for her, him, college/20-something women, or even your dog, you’ve come to the right place! 😊 Ready to get going and check out our favorites? (post includes commissionable links; for more information, see my full disclosure statement {here})

Let’s start with my 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

Source Links: 1. Half-zip ribbed sweatshirt | 2. Pave huggie earrings | 3. Jewelry cleaning stick | 4. Acrylic holder with memo sheets | 5. Laptop cleaner | 6. Extra large tote bag | 7. Leather belt bag | 8. Quick dry kitchen towel | 9. Faux shearling slide sandals | 10. Portable charger with built-in cables 11. Favorite Essie nail polish | 12. Laneige lip mask | 13. Best ever mascara | 14. Barefoot Dreams CozyChic socks | 15. AirTag holder keychain | 16. Kindle Paperwhite Book Reader Bundle | 17. Pickleball skirt | 18. Pickleball tote

Read on for details on each gift for her or jump to gifts for him {here}

1. If you’re looking for a sweatshirt that’s super comfortable but has an elevated look, {this half-zipped sweatshirt} is it! The subtle ribbing, gold zipper, sleeve paneling, and collar design provide a totally polished look. It’s described as cropped but definitely falls below my belt line with no tummy showing (the perfect length in my opinion). The only bad news… they have a hard time keeping it stocked so if they have your size, grab it while you can!

2. {These pave huggie earrings} are the perfect earrings for dressing up an outfit without overdoing it. I wear mine multiple times a week and think they’d make a great gift!

3. {This diamond dazzle jewelry cleaning stick} that’s a quick and easy way to get your ring sparkling is the perfect stocking stuffer! Simply twist the bottom of the pen until you see the blue cleaning solution on the brush, brush your ring with it, and then rinse it off.

4. I’m a big notes and to-do list person (and it’s gotta be pen and paper – electronic notes just aren’t the same!) so {these gorgeous memo sheets and holder} are totally up my alley. I love the reusable acrylic holder and how it comes tied with a ribbon for beautiful presentation as a gift. You can choose from golf, tennis, pickleball, or monogrammed options:

5. {This laptop cleaner} is another great stocking stuffer! One side is a microfiber pad that cleans smudges from the screen and the other is a soft brush that sweeps away debris from your keyboard.

For an occasional deep screen cleaning, I use {this spray cleaner} but I keep this 2-sided laptop cleaner close at hand for a quick clean of daily smudges and for sweeping my keyboard.

6. Once you have {this extra large tote bag}, you’ll wonder what you did without it! It comes in handy for so many things – beach and pool trips, sports equipment, road trips and more. It holds a TON and I love that it has a bunch of elastic pockets inside, it zips at the top, and has the option of using the short or long handles. There are a lot of cute color options too!

7. {This leather belt bag} is one of my favorite purchases this year! It’s a high-end version of a fanny pack that’s perfect for travel. You can wear it around your waist or as a crossbody like this:

8. A few of you guys turned me on to {these quick dry towels} and I’m hooked! They are super absorbent, dry really fast, and come in so many cute patterns:

They’d be great rolled up and tied with a bow as a present topper or stocking stuffer!

9. {These designer inspired faux shearling slide sandals} are super comfy and I love how they look too! You can wear them as indoor “house shoes” or slippers but I wear mine out and about.

10. {This portable charger} is a favorite because the charging cables are built-in so you never need to hunt for one to attach to it:

It can also charge several devices at once, holds a charge for a long time, and has a digital display of how much battery life is left (which I love!):

11. I bought {this Essie nail polish} about 6 months ago and haven’t worn anything but this color ever since. It goes with absolutely everything and is such a gorgeous shade so is great for a stocking stuffer!

12. You all know that I LOVE {this Laneige lip mask}! It’s an intensely hydrating lip balm that I use every night before I go to bed and it keeps my lips from ever getting dry. While it’s pricey, a little tub of it lasts about a year.

Also check out {this cute gift set}.

13. If you don’t buy {this best-ever mascara} for a stocking stuffer, at least get one for yourself! It’s SO good! It’s a tubing mascara which means that it wraps around your lashes like a tube for great length and also comes off easily with water at the end of the day. Right now it’s 30% off as a Cyber Week deal!

15. I’m constantly having to go on the hunt for my car keys (I’m terrible about putting them down in random spots or leaving them in a pocket 🙈) so {this AirTag holder keychain} has been a game-changer!

Simply pop an AirTag into the round holder

and attach it to your car keys or keychain and then when your keys are MIA, you can use your phone to easily find them! It comes in a tortoise color {here} and floral pattern {here}.

16. I love to read and have always been anti-Kindle because I like holding an actual book and hate the glare of reading from a screen. But {this Kindle paperwhite book reader} made me a convert!

It has a glare-free display that reads like paper (even when you’re in bright sun). And I love that I no longer have to pack multiple heavy books for vacation (the Kindle is super slim and light). This bundle includes the Kindle device in addition to a cover and charging dock.

17 & 18. I started playing pickleball this year and am having so much fun with it! I have and love {this skirt} that has the cutest pleating on the back and I have {this drawstring pickleball tote} on my own Christmas wish list to hold my racket and a few essentials.

Before we move on to gift ideas for him, I’ve also linked my gift ideas for her from 2023 if you’re looking for more items to add to your Christmas wish list:

Sources Link: 1. Tall insulated cooler | 2. Wine chiller (also available {here}) | 3. Paperclip necklace | 4. Drop earrings | 5. Blush leopard throw | 6. SKIMS cotton tee | 7. Navy pajama set | 8. Beats noise-cancelling headphones | 9. Dyson v15 Detect cordless vacuum (also available {here} and {here} | 10. Travel T3 hair dryer | 11. Satin lined knit beanie | 12. Naked mini eyeshadow palette | 13. Makeup eraser set | 14. Leather catch-all tray

Now let’s move on to my husband Jeff’s favorites, with lots of great ideas to add to your Christmas wish list for him…

Christmas Wish List Ideas: Gifts for Him

Source links: 1. Universal wine glasses | 2. Oxford dress sneakers | 3. Travel backpack | 4. 3-pack belts | 5. Apple Watch Charger | 6. Apple Watch Ultra 2 | 7. On-The-Go Pants | 8. Shark Mess Master Wet/Dry Vaccum | 9. Meater Pro Wireless Meat Thermometer | 10. Wine Saver Pump & Stopper | 11. Coffee & Black Pepper Rub | 12. Cordless Screwdriver | 13. 3 in 1 Grilling Tool | 14. Bose Noise-Cancelling Headphones

1. We’ve accumulated a lot of different wine glasses over the years and realized we have way too many glasses in a ton of different sizes, none of which are that great. In an effort to simplify, we donated probably 3 dozen glasses and invested in a single set of {these high-quality, highly rated universal glasses}. They’re beautiful and we’re so happy we made the switch! And they come in a nice box for easy gifting.

2. Jeff loves {these sneakers} which are a suede, sneaker version of an Oxford dress shoe. He says they’re super versatile and wears them with casual clothing, including jeans, and also with dressier outfits such as dress pants and a sport coat.

3. Jeff travels a LOT and swears by {this travel backpack} in the large size. It was made to fit the exact size of the space underneath the airplane seat to maximize space for your laptop, clothes, and other travel essentials. It has a laptop compartment, shoe compartment, and wet bags for damp/wet clothes along with a built-in charging port. When Jeff travels for just a night or two, this is all he usually brings.

4. Another one of Jeff’s travel essentials is {this 3-pack of belts}. He likes them because there are no metal parts so he doesn’t have to take them off when going through security. He also prefers microadjustable belts like these that you can easily adjust for the perfect fit.

5. If you have an Apple watch {this compact charger} is a must-have, especially for travel. Simply plug it into your laptop port or connect it to a charger in an outlet and place your Apple watch on top:

6. Jeff is a long-time Apple watch user and just got {this Apple watch} that’s their newest version with the largest face ever and also the longest battery life. It also has a lot of new sports capabilities for runners and cyclists that he’s geeking out about:

If the guy in your life is also an Apple watch fanatic, now’s a good time for an upgrade!

7. Jeff discovered {these on-the-go pants} this year and they’ve become a fast favorite. They’re water repellent and wrinkle resistant, making them great for travel, and because they have built-in stretch, Jeff wears them to golf in too.

8. After having a pretty mediocre Shop Vac for years, {this Shark Mess Master wet/dry vacuum} was a huge upgrade! It’s got great suction and we both love that you can use any standard bag with it to easily collect and discard the dirt and debris. It also has a rinse & ready self-cleaning feature! Right now it’s on sale and ships free AND you can save another $20 on your first order with code HOLIDAY24.

9. I gave Jeff a Meater wireless meat thermometer several years ago for Father’s Day and he says it was a game-changer for grilling because there’s no more guessing about when your meat is done (it works with an app on your phone). His one complaint was that if he got too far away from the grill, it would lose the connection so he recently upgraded to {this Meater Pro} which has unlimited range and works at high heats up to 1000 degrees. It would definitely make a great gift!

10. If you love a glass of wine with dinner and don’t always finish the bottle, {this wine saver pump and stopper} is a must-have. The pump extracts the air from your open bottle so when used in conjunction with the reusable stopper, it stays fresh longer.

11. Jeff is a coffee fanatic so it’s no surprise that he loves to use {this coffee and black pepper rub} on meat when he’s grilling. There are over ten other flavors too so it’s easy to find one that you’d like. They make great stocking stuffers!

12. Jeff and I both love {this cordless screwdriver} and wonder what took us so long to get one! It makes any tasks needing a screwdriver so much quicker without having to drag out a bulky drill to use with screwdriver bits. It’s a great tool to add to any tool kit!

13. {This 3-in-1 grilling tool} combines the functionality of tongs, spatulas, and a grill scraper into a single tool. Jeff likes the spatula-like tongs for easily flipping food and grabbing it off the grill (especially veggies like asparagus). And as a fun added plus, it has as a bottle opener on it too!

14. If you’re looking for an excellent pair of noise-cancelling headphones, {these Bose headphones} are it! They’re super comfortable to wear, have a crazy long battery life of up to 24 hours, and you can choose either the Quiet setting for full noise-cancelling or the Aware setting for full awareness of your surroundings while still being able to listen to your music or podcasts. They also fold compactly into a slim carrying case that comes with them:

Want even more gift ideas for him? These are Jeff’s favorites from last year:

Sources: 1. Waterproof leather shoes | 2. Cycling computer | 3. Performance zip full-zip sweater | 4. Golf trunk organizer | 5. Squatch shampoo | 6. On Men’s Cloud sneakers | 7. Joy of Mixology cocktail book | 8. AirPods Pro | 9. Wireless charging dock | 10. Ooni portable pizza oven | 11. Par 3 putting green

Also check out my post on quick-ship Father’s Day gift ideas for more gifting ideas for the guys on your list.

Let’s move on with gift ideas for young women in college and their early 20s…

College/Early 20s Women

Source Links: 1. Owala water bottle | 2. Lemme Glow gummies | 3. Half-zip hoodie | 4. Clip-on laptop light | 5. Cheirosa perfume mist | 6. Thermal brush | 7. All Nighter setting spray | 8. Silver dangle earrings | 9. Silver pendant necklace | 10. Essie nail strengthener | 11. Lip butter balm | 12. Aritzia hat | 13. Travel makeup bag | 14. Gua Sha facial tool | 15. A Court of Thorns and Roses book set | 16. Silk scrunchies | 17. Cloud bag

1. {This Owala water bottle} is my oldest daughter’s favorite and extremely popular with her age group (it has over 11,000 reviews and 4.8 stars!). It has a unique sipping spout, a carrying loop, and double-walled insulation to keep drinks cold up to 24 hours. They come in a ton of fun multicolor options.

3. Lululemon is still a popular brand with this age group and {this half-zip hoodie} is one of their best sellers. It has an oversized fit and cropped length and comes in a ton of color options.

4. My oldest daughter works remotely and uses {this clip-on light} on her laptop for Zoom calls. I recently bought the same one and love it! You can adjust both the brightness of the light and how warm/cool it is and you can also clip it on your phone for taking selfies or videos.

6. My daughter uses{this thermal brush} daily which seals the hair cuticle to reduce frizz and increase shine. It also uses heat to create natural looking curls with great volume.

7. {This All Nighter Setting Spray} is a 2024 Allure aware winner that sets your makeup to keep it in place all day while also adding a dewy glow.

8 & 9. My daughter’s go-to jewelry pieces include {these silver dangle earrings} and {this silver pendant necklace} that are both everyday pieces that go with everything!

10. I just bought myself {this Essie nail strengthener} after finding out about it from my daughters! It’s made to be worn on bare nails to both strengthen and hydrate your nails between manicures.

11. {This Summer Fridays lip butter balm} that comes in several pretty colors is really popular with this age group. My daughter’s favorite color is pink sugar:

12. The Aritzia brand is super popular with 20-somethings and I actually love it too! My daughter has and loves {this Aritzia hat}

while I’m crazy about {this SuperPuff jacket}. They have a great gifts section on their site too that you can find {here}.

13. My daughter swears by {this makeup bag} for travel that opens in a unique way, making everything inside super accessible. It has a waterproof exterior and several pockets and divisions inside that make it both a pretty and super practical buy.

15. {This book set} is super popular with teens and 20-somethings and is the one to grab if you like to give the gift of reading.

16. {These silk scrunchies} could have easily been on my list too because both of us have and love them! They’re made with silk and are super gentle on hair. They also come in {this cute gift set} which would be perfect for a gift exchange.

17. As soon as I saw {this designer-inspired cloud bag} that my daughter is currently carrying, I wanted one for myself. It’s super chic and it holds a ton.

She carries it with the short handles but it also comes with a long, detachable strap for use as a shoulder bag. It comes in several color options and a mini size option too.

Want more gift ideas for this age group? These ideas that I shared last year are other proven winners:

Sources: 1. Stanley tumbler | 2. Wrist wash bands | 3. UGG slippers |. 4. Skinny Confidential ice roller | 5. Facial cleansing device | 6. Hatch Restore 2 | 7. Veggie chopper | 8. Maracuja juicy lip balm | 9. Black woven satchel | 10. Travel duffel | 11. Noise-cancelling headphones | 12. Banana clip | 13. Detangling brush | 14. Disposable camera | 15. Carote pot and pan set

And last but not least, Cricket wanted to get in on the action and share her favorite things too! They are…

Christmas Wish List Ideas For Your Dog 😊

1. Potty bells  |  2. Donut dog bed  |  3. Dog water bottle  |  4. Perfect poop supplement  |  5. Snuggle puppy  |  6. Apple air tag + Collar holder  |  7. Chipmunk hide & seek toy  |  8. No-hide chicken stix + Chicken chips |  9. Kong toy

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!

Do you have any of your own gift ideas to share?

XO,