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 8th 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 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
Sources: 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
Read on for details on each gift for her or jump to gifts for him {here}
1. {This tall insulated cooler} is as cute as it is functional, with lots of fun color and pattern options!
It’s the perfect size for a day trip to the beach, a picnic, or attending a sports game. And unlike pretty much any other cooler, it can fit wine bottles upright:
2. Another great gift for the wine lovers on your list is {this wine chiller} that keeps wine and champagne chilled for hours without any condensation (and no need to pre-chill it either!):
I also love that it’s lightweight, so you don’t have to remove your wine bottle from the chiller to pour it. And it has a really nice, simple, but stylish design with several color options.
3. I recently bought {this “paperclip” necklace} (mine is the 18″ option) and absolutely love it! It’s pretty enough to wear alone:
but also looks amazing layered with other necklaces, so has quickly become an everyday favorite. I bought the gold-plated option, but it’s also available in 14-karat gold {here} if you’ve got the budget for it!
4. Another everyday jewelry favorite is {this pair of drop earrings} that look good with EVERYTHING!
I have them in gold, and my daughter has them in the silver. They’re also available in rose, pearl, and black.
5. {This blush and cream leopard throw} gives you the look and coziness of a Barefoot Dreams throw for less! It comes in multiple size options (mine is the 51″ x 63″ throw) and washes up so well. And it’s level of coziness is Cricket-approved 😊:
6. I heard so much about SKIMS that I wasn’t sure if their pieces would live up to the hype, but I LOVE {this SKIMS cotton tee} that’s super soft and is perfect for layering under sweaters or blazers or worn alone. It’s available in several color options (I have it in black) and would make a great gift!
7. I LOVE a good pair of pajamas, so when Tommy Johns changed the design of my favorite pajama set, I went on the hunt for a new option. I found that reviews on {these Eberjey pajamas} were the highest of all the pajamas I looked at, so I bought them in the long sleeve top/pants option in this pretty light blue:
They’re super soft and cozy, and are a total win! You can also get them with short sleeves and pants {here} and with short sleeves and shorts {here}.
8. I was gifted a set of {these noise-cancelling headphones} earlier this year and honestly didn’t think I’d get much use out of them since I already have AirPods. But I was so wrong – they have become a must-have for travel! First of all, they come in a really nice carrying case, so you can store and pack them compactly:
I also love how they last all day on a single charge. And, while AirPods hurt my ears after an hour or two, these headphones are super comfortable to wear, and they block out ambient noise better than even the noise-canceling AirPod Pros.
If you want a more budget-friendly option, we gifted {these noise-cancelling headphones} to our girls for Christmas last year, and they are both really happy with them (see my Christmas wish list gift ideas for 20-somethings for details)
9. You all know I’m a Dyson cordless fanatic, so when my oldest daughter needed a vacuum for her apartment, I graciously gave her my old Dyson so I could have an excuse to get the Dyson v15 detect 😂.
It doesn’t disappoint! I absolutely love the laser feature of being able to see where the dirt is and get your floors super clean. Here’s a spot I hadn’t vacuumed that looks fairly clean to the naked eye:
but when you turn the vacuum on and the laser light goes on, wow! It’s crazy how much junk you can see on the floor that needs to be vacuumed up:
The suction and run-time are great too. You can find it multiple places, with the lowest-priced option varying day to day – try {here}, {here}, and {here}. I also recommend {this Dyson v10} and {this Dyson v11} for lower priced alternatives that are still great cordless vacs. Want more cordless vac details? Check out my post on Shark vs. Dyson cordless vacuums for more on how the Dyson and Shark cordless vacuums compare!
10. I’ve had {this T3 hair dryer} for a few years now and really love it. It dries your hair with less damage and is great at keeping frizz at bay too. So when I found {this travel T3 hair dryer} on sale a few months ago, I scooped it up! It folds up nice and compactly and works as well as my full-size version.
And it has auto dual voltage which is a big plus if you travel overseas. They typically run great sales during the holidays so don’t pay full price for it! I’ll share on my Instagram Stories when I see it go on sale (follow me on Instagram {here} if you don’t already!)
11. Another awesome frizz tamer is {this satin-lined beanie}:
If you take off your winter hat to hair that’s static-charged and frizzy, you’ll see a big difference when you start using one of these. They come in tons of color options and are one-size-fits-all, so would make a great gift!
12. Another great stocking stuffer is {this mini eyeshadow palette} that has great neutral colors. Urban Decay is my favorite eyeshadow brand (their colors are so rich and pigmented, they blend easily, and they last) and this palette is neutral enough for everyone to love!
13. I’ve talked about my love for Makeup Eraser cloths before but hadn’t tried {these mini Makeup Erasers} until recently – they’re awesome! They come in a pack of 7 for every day of the week, are a small size (which is really all that you need for wiping off your makeup), and dry fast.
They’re so much gentler on your skin than your typical washcloth and come in tons of colors and patterns, which makes them fun for gift-giving!
14. This gift is a simple one, but also one that I think anyone would appreciate and have a use for. I have and love {this catch-all leather tray} that could be used as a spot to drop keys as you come in the door, your jewelry as you take it off at night, or receipts and anything else you have in your pockets:
Mine is on top of our dresser, and I shed my watch, jewelry, and contents of my pockets when it’s time to change into my PJs at night. It looks expensive, but is a super budget-friendly gift!
Before we move on to gift ideas for him, I’ve also linked my gift ideas for her from 2022 if you’re looking for more items to add to your Christmas wish list:
Sources: 1. Ribbon straw beach tote | 2. Cane wrapped vase | 3. Roll-up drying rack/trivet | 4. Laneige lip sleeping mask | 5. Laneige lip glowy balm | 6. Pura diffuser gift bundles | 7. Always pan | 8. Volo hair towel | 9. Wicker scalloped frame set | 10. Electric bike | 11. Desktop mini vacuum cleaner | 12. Ribbon wrapped hoop earrings | 13. Plaid bow scrunchie (no longer available)
Now let’s get moving 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
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
Read on for details on each gift for him or jump to gifts for 20-somethings {here}
1. Jeff loves {these leather sneakers} because they’re so easy to dress down or up, are super comfortable, and, mostly importantly, are waterproof. They’re Jeff’s go-to shoes any time it rains because his feet stay totally dry. They come in several different color options:
2. Jeff cycles almost daily and bought {this small cycling computer} based on recommendations from several friends and loves it! It’s a little smaller than your typical cell phone and mounts onto the bike’s handlebars. It can be used as a GPS, giving turn-by-turn directions, tells you your speed and distance traveled, offers real-time stats to help you manage long climbs, and more.
It has a great battery life, with the screen staying on even for full-day rides. And I love that Jeff can share his cycling location with me, so I know exactly where he is on his route and would be able to easily find him if he had a biking accident or other emergency:
3. {This full-zip performance knit} is the sweater that Jeff wears the most of any in his closet.
He loves that it doesn’t wrinkle (so is great for packing on work trips), it can be dressed up or down depending on what he wears under it, and the knit fabric is very breathable. Jeff also says it has a smooth inner lining that makes the sweater easy to put on over button-down shirts.
4. I bought Jeff {this golf trunk organizer} to corral all of his golf accessories, and it’s definitely a keeper! It has a storage compartment for his golf shoes that’s breathable in case they’re put away damp, pockets for golf tees, balls, and gloves, and extra compartments where you can keep sunscreen, a hat, and more.
Jeff loves that all of his golfing gear is now stored in one spot and that he can grab it and go on the way to the golf course. And I love that his golf stuff is no longer strewn out all over his car’s trunk and the garage.
5. I bought {this Squatch shampoo} for Jeff as part of a long-running joke, but it actually turned out to be a shampoo he loves and continues to use. He loves the smell of it and says it makes his hair feel more textured and thicker than his previous shampoos.
6. {This pair of ON Cloud sneakers} is Jeff’s third pair of sneakers from this brand and the ones he likes the most. They offer a ton of cushioning and support, are super durable, and have a stylish look. They’re available in several different color combinations (Jeff has and loves the metal/midnight color combo):
7. Jeff and I started getting into making cocktails a few years back during lockdowns, and I bought him {this cocktail crafting guide book} so he could keep trying new drinks. This book is a classic favorite with all of the classic cocktail recipes along with more exotic drinks. It would make an excellent gift!
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8. Jeff uses {these AirPods Pro} daily and loves them. They are a big step up from the regular AirPods since they’re noise-cancelling and have more comfortable ear pieces.
9. Jeff brings {this wireless charging dock} when he travels, and it’s perfect for an Apple lover like him because he can charge his Apple watch, AirPods, and iPhone all at once by plugging the charging dock into a single outlet:
And it folds super compactly to easily fit in his carry-on or laptop backpack:
10. We bought {this portable Ooni pizza oven} this summer and have had so much fun with it! It makes the most delicious wood-fired pizzas that are super quick to bake (you can make a pizza in less time than it takes to pick up a takeout pizza):
And, it’s completely portable! We bought {this carry cover} so we can keep it in our garage and easily carry it outside when we want to use it.
11. The girls and I bought {this putting green} for Jeff for Father’s Day, and we’ve had so much fun with it!
Along with Jeff using it to practice putting, it’s fun to turn it into a family game (it can be used both indoors and out), with teams competing to get the lowest putting score. And I love that it’s easy to roll up to store away when not in use.
Want more gift ideas for him? Also check out my Christmas wish list ideas from last year:
Sources: 1. Grill light | 2. Apple watch | 3. AirPods Pro | 4. ON Men’s cloud sneakers | 5. Meater + remote thermometer | 6. Rolling carry-on | 7. Yeti Rambler lowball tumbler | 8. Men’s adjustable belt | 9. Caséta smart lighting starter kit | 10. Cliq portable chair | 11. Laser measuring device | 12. Grilling gloves
Also check out my post on quick-ship Father’s Day gift ideas for more gifting ideas for the guys on your list.
Moving on with some gift suggestions for young women in college and their early 20s:
College/Early 20s Women
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
Read on for details on each gift for 20-somethings or jump to gifts for dogs {here}
1. {This Stanley tumbler} is a TikTok-famous tumbler that keeps drinks hot or cold for hours. What makes it standout is the lid has a rotating cover so you can choose to have a straw opening for use with a reusable straw, drink opening, or a full cover to prevent leaks.
Plus, it’s dishwasher-safe and has a lifetime guarantee. It comes in a TON of colors and sizes (40 oz is the most popular, followed by the 30 oz).
Another great gift for a giftee of any age (although it’s especially popular with the 20-somethings) is {this BruMate slim can cooler}:
It fits slim 12 oz. soda, beer, and hard seltzer cans and keeps them twenty times cooler than a neoprene sleeve. Click around on the color options because some are significantly cheaper than others!
2. {These wrist wash bands} are super inexpensive and would make a great stocking stuffer! You put them on your wrists when washing your face so they catch any water before it runs down your arms and gets your clothes and/or the floor wet.
So simple, but my oldest daughter loves her!
3. My daughter loves {these fuzzy sheepskin UGG slippers} with wool lining and wears them both in the house and out and about. So cute!
Another great option is a pair of {these UGG classic mini platform boots}.
4. My daughter has tried several different face rollers and thinks {this large face roller} that’s gone viral on TikTok is the best. She says it stays colder longer and reduces puffiness and redness in the morning. It’s great for when you have sore muscles too.
5. My oldest daughter also uses {this facial cleansing device} daily as part of her skin care routine. She swears by it for keeping her skin looking great, reducing blemishes, and making pores less visible.
6. Using {this Hatch Restore 2} is a great way to put aside your phone at bedtime. Instead of scrolling your phone at night and getting woken up by a phone alarm in the morning, use the Hatch’s Rest and Rise buttons to start your customized morning and evening routines.
Go to bed with soothing sleep sounds and wake up more naturally with increasing light. It’s a great gift for any age and is currently $40 for Black Friday week!
7. I bought {this veggie chopper} earlier this year, and my oldest daughter used it while visiting and immediately bought one for herself too. She makes a chopped salad for lunch almost daily and said that this veggie chopper has made it so quick and easy!
I use mine to chop onions, tomatoes, and more, and it’s made prepping for meals so much faster and easier.
8. {This juicy lip balm} is an all-in-one vegan balm, gloss, color, & treatment that both of my daughters love. Orchid (mauve) is their favorite color.
9. My oldest LOVES {this woven handbag} – she has it in black, but there are a ton of other color options too. It has a look similar to Bottega’s Venata handbag but is a small fraction of the price. She’s had it for about six months now and says it has held up really well, goes with everything, and holds quite a bit.
10. My oldest bought {this travel duffel} for studying abroad in Italy early this year, and it’s gotten a ton of use but has held up beautifully:
In addition to liking the look of it, she likes that it fits under the seat on planes so can be used as a personal item when flying, has an outside compartment that’s perfect for a water bottle, and has a separate zippered compartment for shoe storage. Along with being a great carry-on bag, it’s perfect as a weekender or gym bag.
11. We bought {these budget-friendly noise-cancelling headphones} for both of our girls last Christmas and weren’t sure how they’d hold up considering the price. A full year later with daily use, they’re still going strong, and my girls say they’re super comfortable to wear too.
12. My daughters have tried a ton of different banana clips and say that {these banana clips} are their favorite because they have a strong hold, come in pretty colors, and are well priced.
They’d make great stocking stuffers!
13. I don’t know what it is about {this de-tangling brush} that makes it work so well, but it’s awesome for de-tangling both wet and dry hair. It’s another item that my girls got for their own after using mine because they love it too. A little pricey for a brush, but worth it!
14. It cracks me up that Gen Zers think that {these disposable cameras} are so fun, but they’re an easy win for a stocking stuffer!
15. I gifted my oldest daughter {this pot and pan set} for her new apartment, and they’ve been a win! They’re beautiful in person (the pics don’t do the handles justice – they’re gorgeous!), include everything she needs for cooking, and are well priced for a set this size:
Want more gift ideas for this age group? These ideas that I shared last year are other proven winners:
Sources: 1. Squishmallows | 2. Ruched hobo handbag | 3. Silk pillowcase | 4. Weighted blanket | 5. Converse Chuck Taylor High-Tops | 6. LEGO succulents | 7. Dash egg cooker | 8. Expressie nail polish (colors are Slate Blue & Now or Never) | 9. BAGGU crescent bag | 10. Fenty Beauty Lipstick | 11. Revlon Volumizer Plus | 12. Sephora Holiday Must Haves Set | 13. Cloud slippers
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,
