Gift Guide 2025

My gift to you: A holiday shopping shortcut!

Everything below is Barb-tested and approved, or received positive feedback from recipients.

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Food

• Williams-Sonoma Hot Chocolate: Who doesn't love fancy cocoa?
  

• O&H Bakery Wisconsin Kringle: Authentic and easy to ship.
  

• Mariposa Gluten-Free Bakery: Top pick for your GF people.
  

• Dandelion Chocolate: San Francisco favorite.

Experiences & Gift Cards

• Storyworth: A year of prompts with a book at the end.
  

• Audible: For ebook and audiobook lovers.

Travel Like a Pro

• Pillar Pill Organizers: Secure and sleek, regular and large sizes.

  
  

• AirFly: Bluetooth adapter for old-school headphone jacks.

  
  

• Tile Trackers: Don't lose stuff! Check out the slim wallet version.
  

• Fjallraven Pocket Bag: Fits passport, phone, essentials.

  
  

• Bombas Gripper Slippers: Packable, washable, cute.
  

• Merrell Hut Moc 2: Zip-together shoes, OMG.

Eat on the Go

• S'well Food Canister Set: Always have containers handy.
  

• humangear GoBites Duo:  Always have utensils handy.
  

• Stasher Go Bag: Love the cute little carabiner.
  

• Stasher Mini Pockets: Great for nuts, gum, etc.

Sleep in Peace

• Soundcore Sleep Earbuds: Soft, squishy all-night sound.
  

• Loop Quiet Ear Plugs: Great choice to block out noise.
  

• Drowsy Silk Sleep Mask: Like a cloud on your face.
  

• Grace Eleyae Satin-Lined Sleeping Cap: Game-changer for frizz.
  

• Warmies Microwaveable Plushies: I love the boots.

Stay Dry

• Vessi Waterproof Shoes: Packable and cute, rain or shine.
  

• Dave K Mini Umbrella: Super compact and packable.

Personal Safety

• Road iD: Emergency info on your wrist.
  

• Birdie Personal Alarm: I have three: Running belt, keychain, car.
  

• Garmin inReach or Messenger: Expensive, until you need it.
  

• HyperWhistle: Allegedly, the world's loudest whistle.

Home Safety

• Smart Smoke Alarm: Huge leap forward (I have the older Nest).
  

• YoLink Moisture Detector: Get alerts for water leaks.

Health and Fitness

• Chirp Wheel: Magic for the back.

  
  

Girly Stuff

• LA Loop: Fancy glasses holder. Tip: Check eBay.

  
  

• Hobo Glasses Case: Holds two pair of glasses.

  
  

• Soap Distillery: Huge fan of the holiday scents.
  

• Origins Body Care Set: Ginger is my favorite.
  

• Danica Studio Cosmetic Bag: Cute designs, just for fun.

Home Decor

• Chive Ceramic Flowers: Gorgeous and un-killable.
  

• Everlasting Candle: Unique, clean-burning candle alternative.

  
  

• Luminara Rechargeable Candles: Pricey but worth it.
  

• Recycled Woodland Foxes: Love my fox friends.
  

Great Gadgets

• simplehuman Sensor Pump: A universal hit.

  
  

• simplehuman Fold Mirror: For everyday use, and travel.
  

• Pura Smart Diffuser: Great for home and car.

  
  

Kitchen

• C&B Deep Sauce Dishes: Super inexpensive; infinite uses.
  

• Ooma Bowls: These will get used all the time.
  

• Charles Viancin Silicone Lids: Cheerful and work great.

Family and Kids

• Galison Puzzles: Reliable quality, I usually buy from Amazon.
  

• Socksmith Socks: The Honeycomb socks are adorbs.

Unique Online Shops

• Uncommon Goods: Giving away my shopping secret here!
  

• The Grommet: More stuff, less curated.