2025 Christmas Gift Guide

To us, Christmas is not really about the presents. Its about spending time as a family. Our gifts are never all that extravagant, and there aren’t a ton of them.

Since we don’t buy a ton of gifts, I always like to make sure those ones I do buy are really thoughtful! I spend quite a bit of time creating this lists for you so hopefully, you can find something thoughtful for those you love.

I hope you find something on this list that helps you get your holiday shopping done a little quicker this year so you can enjoy this magical time of year!

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Gifts for Her

1. Pajama Top and Bottom– What gal doesn’t love a comfy sleep set? This one from Aerie is on my list because Aerie is my go-to for comfort clothing! If you are looking for something a little more affordable, I have several of this set from Amazon and love them.
2. Merit Starter Kit – As a content creator I am given a lot of things for free, especially beauty products. The ONLY thing I have bought again after trying it (with my own money) is Merit makeup. As a girl who never wore much makeup, this feels easy, light, and feels like nothing on my skin. This would make such a nice gift.
3. Sezane Sweater – this is definitely a splurge item but if you want to get her something special that she might not get herself, think Sezane. I have drooled over so many of their sweaters this season, this one in particular. Wow.
4. Real Leather Clogs – I have several pairs of Birkenstocks and I tried a few look alikes but they never have the same cork footbed and leather quality. I recently bought these and I can say with confidence they are pretty darn similar to the real deal at about 1/4 of the price.
5. UGG Mittens – I tried these on when I was shopping with my daughter and OMG! The inside of them are the softest ever! UGG knows how to do cozy.
6. Aritzia Hoodie – My niece just got one of these for her birthday and it’s really nice quality that is sure to last forever!
7. Adidas Shoes – I just got these beige and black Adidas Sambas and they are perfect for running around town.
8. Shark Flexstyle – The Shark Flexstyle is very popular because of all the different things it can do with all the attachments it has, but all in one! I dream of how it would simplify my life. It makes my list every year and one day someone will take the hint and buy me one.
9. Sunnies – Love the vintage style and tortoise shell frame on these ones!
10. Initial Necklace – I love these initial necklaces, and this one is 14K gold plated, has great reviews and a great price. (Would make a great stocking stuffer too!)
11. The comfiest sweatpants – I have never really been one to wear sweatpants. I never really found them all that comfortable, or too hot. All that changed when I tried these on when shopping with my daughter, where have these been all my life? I have been wearing on repeat and I kinda want another pair. TRUST ME, they are so good!!
12. Tulip Tote – I love a leather tote or purse and the details on this one are just so good! It has a handle or crossbody strap.
13. UGG Slippers – I have and love the UGG Scuffette’s and I love them so much, I’ve had knock off versions and they do not last, nor are they as cozy. The Tasman version is super popular, and I like that they have a bit of a back on them too.

Gifts for Him

1. Monogrammed leather toiletry bag – I bought this for my husband a few Christmases ago and it’s still going strong, such nice quality. It made my list last year and it is again because it’s held up so well. (Trust me when I say my husband is hard on stuff!)
2. Ninja Cooler – I actually previewed this cooler in the summertime when I attended an Amazon conference and I was impressed! It has a spot in the bottom where you can keep all the the things that you want to keep cold but without it swimming in ice and getting wet.
3. Couch Tray – Don’t tell my husband but I’m going to make him one of these I think. He likes to balance his drink on the back of the sofa. This sits snugly between the sofa cushions so he can coral his drinks, snacks, phone, or whatever he want to keep handy.
4. Airtag Wallet – I think men loose their stuff more because they don’t have purses to keep things together? Or maybe it’s just the men I know. If you guy is like mine and always loosing his wallet, this one has a spot for an Airtag so he can always find it again.
5. Sentimental Keychain – this leather keychain has a little spot for a photo of the kiddos. Or you. Or his dog. Love that it’s leather and you can get whatever you want engraved on the front. Personalized gifts like this always go a long way.
6. Marshall Speaker – I debated which gift guide to put this on because it could fit into a few! People that appreciate an aesthetic home will appreciate the look of this bluetooth speaker sitting on a shelf, but if you guy is like mine, he will want the really great sound quality provided by Marshall.
7. Leatherman – Men love these. I can’t explain it, they like to be able to whip out a knife or a pair or pliers at a moment’s notice. The Leatherman is a really nice quality one that he will have forever.
8. Personalized Yeti – Did you know you can get his favorite sports team, saying or logo put onto a Yeti? Have I also mentioned that I think Yetis are the most superior hot beverage holder around? I once left my coffee in my car in -40C weather for 2 hours and when I came back out, my car was freezing but my coffee was piping hot! He will love this for lots of reasons.
9. Dartboard – He will like playing darts with his buddies. You will like how this closes up and looks sleek on the wall.
10. Leather Personalized Wallet – Similar to the toiletry bag, this wallet has personalized initials and great handmade leather quality.
11. Dr. Squatch Soap – My husband bought some of this soap off an Instagram Ad and he loved it, now he keeps it stocked. It smells wonderful!
12. Airfly – This is a blue tooth adaptor that you plug into any headphone jack and can use as a Bluetooth receiver so they can use their favorite headphones on airplanes, with a treadmill at the gym, etc. Genius!

Gifts for the Book Worm

1. Kindle Colorsoft – The newest Colorsoft Kindle not only has colour but it is WATERPROOF. The only downsides with a kindle is when you take it outside or to the tub and you are worried about it getting wet. This is a game changer!
2. Embroidered Bookmarks – So cute!
3. Library Checkout Kit – If they like to lend their books out, they can add a library card to their books like the good old days to keep track of whom has what book!
4. Embosser – These book embossers can be personalized, too!
5. Dog Bookends – These dog bookends from Pottery Barn are so adorable. I also found a look for less here!
6. Book Journal – For the serious reader that likes to keep track of everything they have read, and their thoughts.
7. Book Sleeve – These pretty handmade cotton book sleeves would make a nice gift if combined with their next favorite read!
8. Kindle Holder– I have one of these next to my bed and I absolutely LOVE it. It holds your kindle so you no longer are hit with it in the face when you fall asleep. Is that just me that happens to? You can move it around easily and it holds a tablet too so you can read or watch a show, hands free. At any rate, paired with #9 its a game changing gift, trust me!!
9. Kindle Page Turner– If you get a kindle holder you MUST also get a remote for the kindle. This one fits on your finger and you can keep your hands under the covers and warm while you easily flip pages!
10. UGG Throw – This UGG throw can not be beat for coziness. Trust me! Softest. Blanket. Ever.
11. Novel Tea – Each teabag features a literary quote! Also a great stocking stuffer, or combine with their favorite next read.

Gifts for the Foodie

1. Oil and Vinegar Set – My sister made me a ceramic oil and vinegar set a few years ago and everyone always asks me about it! This one is so nice, like art on the counter but practical too!
2. Recipe Tin – This is the cutest tin from Rifle Paper Co for recipe cards! I would write out a couple of my favorite recipes and put them inside.
3. Measuring Cups – Have you seen cuter measuring cups? I’ll wait.
4. Ice Cream Scoop that Gets Warm – My mom recently bought a similar ice cream scoop to this, it warms with the heat of your hand to cut through the ice cream like butter! It actually works and this one is super sturdy, too.
5. Linen Napkins – Linen napkins make any dinner fancy. Love the details on these ones!
6. Fable Glasses – I really love my Fable glassware, I think it would make a wonderful gift. I love the generous size of the large ones and how dainty they are to drink out of, but yet they are so tough! They are Ion-toughened making them stronger than they look. Use code ERINZUBOT for a discount at checkout!
7. Nesting Mixing Bowls – I have a lot of plastic measuring bowls and I would love to start replacing them with glass. I love the pattern on these ones!
8. Moccamaster– If you know me AT ALL, the fact that the Moccamaster made the list comes as no surprise. If your foodie likes a good coffee (nothing fancy, just a great cuppa joe) than I CAN NOT recommend the Moccamaster more.
9. Stovetop Popper– There is nothing better than some stovetop popcorn for a real gourmet experience! This one has a lid and stirring mechanism so popcorn doesn’t end up all over the kitchen. (PSSST hot tip! We recently discovered THIS and while I’m sure it’s not very good for you, it makes popcorn taste like the movies!)
10. Magnetic and Two Sided Measuring Spoons – I got these magnetic double sided spoons a few years ago and they are the best things ever. Not only do they sit together in a tidy little bundle, but they are two sided. So when I’m cooking, I use one side for dry things and one side for wet! GAME CHANGER.
11. Soup Mugs – These mugs are so cute, and it’s soup season! I love how they stack and you can drink out of them, too.
12. Recipe Binder – Do you have a stack of recipes that you have printed out from the internet and are sitting in a drawer somewhere? Same. This is a great idea to organize them!

Gifts for Crafters

1. Embroidery Kit – This embroidery kit is beautiful! The tools look vintage and would be such a nice gift paired with #2 or with some embroidery supplies.
2. Jane Austin Style Embroidery Book – This book on how to embroider and some Jane Austin style designs that are so beautiful! I don’t need another hobby…. I don’t need another hobby…
3. Floral Craft Paper – Every crafter needs pretty paper! This one has some great floral patterns.
4. Carving Kit – This is a beginner set to learn to carve wood objects, how cute is this!
5. Cordless Glue Gun – My daughter was reading this gift guide and she let out a little exclamation of joy over the idea of a cordless glue gun! Anyone who has used a glue gun would appreciate being cordless so much! This one is pretty sleek looking too.
6. Ceramic Painting Kit – This set comes with everything you need to paint your own personalized ceramic piece!
7. Handmade Gifts – This is a book all about gift ideas you can make! I love a handmade gift, it means so much more.
8. Flower Press – Pressed flowers make the most beautiful art! Great for the gardener that is also a little bit crafty.
9. Sewing Machine – A sewing machine is the gift that keeps on giving! Once you have that, you can make your own pillows, tailor your own clothes, the list goes on. This one my Mom approved!
10. Hobby Storage Box – Filling this cutie little box with embroidery thread, sewing supplies, or whatever other supplies for their craft of choice, would make a great gift.
11. Blockprinting Kit – This is a kit to carve out your own stamps so you can do your own block printing! How fun!
12. Paint by Number – I looked for quite a while to find a paint by number that was perfectly vintage looking! I love this one so much!

Gifts for Teens

1. UGG Tasman – UGGs Tasmans are still very much in style, the gals like to wear them everywhere.
2. Portable Charger – Teens are ATTACHED to their phones, and this charger is perfect for keeping their devices charged on the go as it has attached power cords and plugs directly into the wall, so there is no separate cable to loose.
3. Lighted Mirror – Girls and boys alike will like this lighted magnifying mirror so they can study all those little imperfections. The light is also great for facetime calls!
4. Screen Free Digital Camera – Kids these days are craving anything old school. This digital camera is screen free so they don’t know what the photos will look like until after! Like the good old days! It also has a vintage style look to all the photos.
5. Beats Headphones – The teens love to tune you out. These Beats headphones are always a top seller on Black Friday!
6. Grey Sweats – I went shopping with my daughter not that long ago and one thing I noticed is that about 50% of the teens were wearing grey sweatpants! These ones from Aerie are perfection.
7. Retro Video Camera – This old school camera brings the nostalgia and allows the kids to film in the moment, with no retakes, like the good old days. What’s old is cool again.
8. K-Pop TShirt – If they are a fan of K-Pop Demon Hunters they will love this shirt!
9. Clip Speaker – I had this on previous gift guides and that’s because I think it’s a great little speaker. You can clip it anywhere and its waterproof, dustproof and durable with great sound!
10. Keychain from Mom – I gave my son this one year and he really loved it. A nice little reminder to keep them on the straight and narrow.
11. Suction Cup Phone Mount – If you teen doesn’t already have one of these, they want one. Its a suction cup phone mounts so they can stick their phone to a mirror or wall so they can do mirror pics or Facetime friends handsfree.
12. Jellycat – This one is maybe for the younger teens, but if they like stuffies they either already have or want a Jellycat. These are ridiculously soft.
13. Owala – The IT water bottle.
14. Portable Smart Projector – This little projector has smart capabilities (built in apps like Netflix) and a built in speaker, so all that is needed for movie night is an internet connection and a bare wall! They will love movie nights with friends in their room or the backyard, or anywhere. It also has bluetooth for connecting to more speakers or to headphones.

For the Decor Lovers

1. House Sketch – If they are house proud (particularly in a historic house!) I think this would be such a special gift! A custom sketch of their home.
2. William Morris Vase – Is there ever enough vases in the house? I think not. This one is suuuuuuper pretty with the blue floral William Morris design.
3. Striped Towels – Beautiful towels are always nice to receive. I have ordered towels from The Loomia before and they are always such nice quality.
4. Candle Warmer – I gave this to my mom one year for mother’s day and she uses it all the time. I’m not sure why I don’t have one yet? You set them on a table or desk with a candle and the heat from the lamp melts the wax. They make your candles last longer and are a nice little ambient glow all in one. I love this tulip shaped one!
5. Round Table Top Frames – I love a unique frame, and these round ones make such a statement!
6. Floral Pitcher – whether they use it for holding flowers or pouring water, this is going to look great doing it. Such a stunner!
7. Dashund Sculpture – A brass animal is a great little trinket to perch on top of a stack of books, I love this one!
8. Audubon Bird Book – I actually thrifted this book not that long ago but it’s still in print! Its a classic book of bird sketches and look GREAT out on a book stand, open to your favorite illustration. Pair with #9!
9. Book Stand – This is great for displaying really beautiful books as decor, I bought one for the cabin for my Audubon book!
10. Storage Boxes – These look like vintage books but they are boxes, perfect for stashing things like remotes, charging cords (or mom’s candy stash.)
11. Kitchen Lamp – Can they really call themselves a home decor lover if they don’t have a kitchen lamp? I have this one at the cabin and it is the perfect size. It comes in lots of colours too!
12. Aesthetic Games – These game boxes come in all kinds of classic games like Scrabble, Connect 4 and Clue and double as decor. A gift for the whole family!
13. Candle Stand – Pair this with a really beauful candle. This would make a really nice hostess gift or white elephant!

For The Sporty Type

1. Pickleball Set – This is a good entry level set if they want to try their hand at Pickleball!
2. Bocce – This Bocce set is really beautiful, with wood balls and a nice carrying sack. Fun fact, my husband sprained his ankle playing Bocce once and the doctor told him it was the first Bocce injury he had ever seen 🙂
3. Align Yoga Mat – My daughter has recently really gotten into Yoga and I think she would love a beautiful new mat from Lulu.
4. Kettleballs – You can do so many things with Kettleballs, such a great addition to any home gym. I love the aesthetic look of these guys.
5. Open Earbuds – I don’t know if it’s just me, but I can not wear my earbuds when working out. They fall out! Plus, I find them uncomfortable to wear for a long time. These open earbuds are the answer. They clip around your ear and not in it, and they stay put! So you can still hear what’s going on around you while listing to tunes.
6. Massage Gun – If they work out hard, they are going to love this massage gun! It is quiet, has multiple settings and great reviews for working sore muscles.
7. Water Bottle Storage Caddy – If he or she is that person who walks around the gym with their keys and phone, this caddy is the answer. It slips over the water bottle so they can store everything together.
8. SpikeBall – We’ve had this for a few years and just started playing it again in the summer. It’s fun to play with a few people, like a mini version of volleyball but you bounce it? You can even play it indoors if you have a bigger space.
9. Stadium Seats – If they attend a lot of sports games on bleachers, these heated bleacher seats will be a game changer! They fold up small for portability and warm up if you attach them to a battery.
10. Pickleball Bag – If they are already into Pickleball, they will appreciate a stylish bag for going to and from the court.
11. Bucketgolf – I bought this for Darren for Father’s Day and every time we had friends or family at the cabin, they played this. If they like golf they will love Bucketgolf! Multiple people that played it asked me for a link. You do need a little space to spread this out, so it is best for a larger yard or bring it to the park. You can also get a three hole version to set up a mini course. Highly recommend this one!
12. Smart Water Bottle – Anyone into fitness is also trying to get enough water in and would love this. This bottle is app connected and sends you reminders to keep drinking and tracks your water intake. It works with Fitbits, Apple Health and Apple Watch or your phone.

For the DIY’er

1. Electric Screwdriver – Everyone thinks they don’t need this if they have a drill, and then they try it and find out how awesome it is. To turn a screw you simply twist it in the direction you want the screw to go. It flattens out straight like a screwdriver or the handle twists like a regular drill. It’s lightweight, easy to use, and easily my favourite tool and it will be theirs, too!
2. Folding Work Table – We bought this folding worktable a couple years ago and it’s amazing. No matter how impressive their shop, they can always use another work surface. This one folds flat and hardly takes up any room, it comes with clamps to hold your project in place and can be connected together if you buy more than one.
3. Oscillating Tool – We use this little flush-cutting oscillating tool very often. We have two of these and this one by Dremel is my favourite, it works great, easy to change the blades. Anytime you think “How am I going to cut that off?” the oscillating tool is usually the answer.
4. Laser Distance Measure – For the DIY’er that likes things to be PRECISE. You can understand why this is a great tool. Accurate for up to 100′ to 1/16 of an inch. No more asking for help holding the other end of the tape!
5. Miter Saw – When we first bought a miter saw we bought a cheaper one and we quickly outgrew it. We needed something that was capable of cutting larger boards, beveling in both directions and accurately. This was not the first saw we bought but it will be our last.
6. Laser Level – If they don’t have a laser level already this is a great one. It’s simple – set it down and it shoots a line horizontally and vertically, perfectly level. I use it with my old phone tripod or you can set it on any surface. I use it for wallpaper, tile, trim work, the list goes on!
7. Scaffold – When we moved into this house my Dad bought us a rolling scaffold and I can not tell you how handy it has been. It is much nicer (and safer!) to work on than a ladder and it is easy to fold away for storage when not using. I love it when I need to do anything near the ceiling and need to keep a lot of tools or supplies handy. A must for any DIY’er!
8. Clamps – For the DIY’er that has everything…. let me tell you they NEVER have enough clamps.
9. Studbuddy – A stud finder that actually works? Yes, please! This simple stud finder is just a magnet that finds nails and screws in your wall. Where there is a nail, there is a stud. Simple. Effective. Fabulous.

I hope these lists were helpful or sparked some ideas for that special someone on your list!

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