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Gift Guides

for everyone on your list

(even the impossible ones)

FOR THE KIDS

screen-free & still obsessed

big kids

A 3Doodler Start+ 3D printing pen kit, including the retail box, a hand holding the turquoise pen, a charging cable, a pack of plastic strands, and a rocket ship model created with the pen.

3D Doodler Pen

Molly’s pick

A red portable printer displaying a dinosaur coloring page, surrounded by colorful markers, thermal paper rolls, and various printed holiday-themed coloring sheets.

AI Voice Sticker Printer

girls 4+

My Sticker Dress-Up Swifties sticker book cover featuring illustrated dolls and a stage theme, including over 500 reusable shimmer stickers.

Dress Up Swifter Stickers

Molly’s pick

A white and orange marble run toy with colorful marbles traveling through clear plastic tubes.

Air Toobz STEM

splurge

A digital tabletop game console featuring a space-themed arcade game on its screen with physical game pieces resting on the surface.

Board Digital Board Games

girls 5+

Pink suede ankle boot with Western-inspired white stitching.

UGG Ultra Mini Western

shared gift

A purple rectangular handheld game console with a white top surface featuring ten colorful, glowing circular buttons.

Boppo Tablet

baby 1+

Wooden toy crate filled with assorted play fruits and vegetables, with additional cut pieces and a toy knife on a cutting board in front.

Wooden Magnetic Cutting Kitchen

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FOR THE FOODIE

when their kitchen is their whole personality

A Staple

A set of three kitchen knives with blue handles, including a bread knife, chefs knife, and paring knife.

Knife Trio

Molly’s Pick

Book cover for The Flavor Bible by Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg, featuring wooden spoons filled with various spices and herbs.

The Flavor Bible

Viral

Beaded shoulder bag with a black and white striped pattern and croissant motifs.

The Fiona Beaded Bag

Shop Small!

Two bottles of The Mediterranean Dish extra virgin olive oil from Greece, featuring blue patterned caps and labels for Early Harvest and Private Reserve varieties.

Greek EVOO

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FOR HER

she deserves it

Molly’s Fav

Navy blue woven leather crescent-shaped shoulder bag with gold-tone hardware.

Clare V Bag

everyday

Gold-tone womens wristwatch with a white oval face and a multi-link bracelet.

Round Face Watch

cozy

Tan suede UGG slipper with a thick platform sole and a patterned red and white trim around the collar.

UGG Slippers

blowout dupe

White round hair dryer brush with a pink NEW! sticker on the handle.

Heated Round Brush

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FOR HIM

for the guy who says he wants nothing

Molly’s pick

A collage of vintage-style travel posters depicting various United States National Parks, featuring illustrations of landscapes, wildlife, and park names.

Vintage National Parks Puzzle

nostalgic

Vintage Camp Snap 8 movie camera.

Digital Video Camcorder

retro

Crosley portable cassette player with a blue case, speaker grille, and black wrist strap.

Portable Bluetooth Speaker

sentimental

A hand holds one of five ceramic mugs arranged on a woven round placemat, each featuring handwritten-style text.

Handwritten Mug

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UNDER $50

the group gift exchange saver

Molly’s pick

Padded navy and brown plaid tote bag with two top handles and a detachable shoulder strap.

Puff Love Mini Tote

cool girl

Four circular, beaded coasters featuring illustrations of olives, a lemon, cherries, and an orange slice.

Beaded Coasters

stocking stuffer

A sage green scalloped headband and two matching plush wristbands.

Beauty Headband + Wristguards

crowd-pleaser

Four ribbed glass tumblers with glass straws, each filled with a different iced coffee beverage.

Iced Coffee Tumblers

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FOR MOM

small joys for the woman who does it all

Molly’s pick

A collection of Merit makeup products, including a mascara, concealer stick, makeup brush, lip product, and cream blush.

Merit 5 Minute Morning

splurge

Therabody TheraFace LED light therapy mask emitting a red glow.

TheraFace Mask Glo

looks pricey

Beige woven tote bag with two shoulder straps.

Italian Leather Tote

pure luxury

Zadro towel warmer with a white towel draped over the side and a separate lid.

Towel Warmer

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FOR TEACHERS

gifts they’ll actually use

useful

Kitsch brand oval tortoise-shell hair clip in its retail packaging.

Tortoise Hair Clip

Molly’s pick

Two wooden apple-shaped gift card holders, each personalized with a name and decorated with festive holiday ornaments.

Ornament + Gift Card

they’ll use it

A 20-count pack of Paper Mate ballpoint pens in assorted colors, decorated with a red gift bow.

Papermate InkJoy Pens

trendy

A gold-toned keychain featuring a beaded name tag that reads MISS CHRISTY, a pencil-shaped bead, and charms shaped like an apple, a star, a smiley face, and a heart.

Personalized Bag Charm

→MORE TO CELEBRATE TEACHERS ↑ ALL GUIDES

FOR THE CREATOR

fuel their creativity and side-hustle

Molly’s pick

A white Polaroid instant camera ejecting a square photo of a person wearing hoop earrings.

Polaroid Go

travel ready

Beige backpack with black zipper details and a top carry handle.

Laptop Backpack

useful

Hands holding an open beige travel organizer filled with tech accessories, including charging cables, a small digital clock, and a notebook.

Tech Organizer

must-have

A gold smartphone with a rose gold Clutch portable charger attached to the back, positioned in front of a rose gold product box labeled clutch Pro.

Thinnest Portable Charger

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FOR THE FITNESS LOVER

the 6am workout club

Molly’s pick

A beige, foldable Stakt exercise mat partially folded.

Stakt Mat Pro

trending

Black weighted fitness vest with a chest buckle, reflective stripes on one shoulder, and a small zippered storage pouch on the other.

Weighted Vest

splurge

Blue Therabody massage gun with a rounded black attachment head.

Theragun

must-have

White Beats headphones with rose gold accents.

Beats Solo Headphones

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MOLLY’S WISH LIST

if you’re reading this, babe

#1 on my list

A metallic gold smart ring with sensors visible on the inner band.

Oura Ring

coffee girlie

Stainless steel Breville electric milk frother with a temperature control dial and start/stop button.

Breville Milk Frother

so comfy

A person wearing black wide-leg sweatpants and white sneakers.

Vuori Barrel Sweat Pants

sleep upgrade

A stack of folded white bed sheets.

Bamboo Sheets

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FOR THE HOSTESS

gifts that don’t look last-minute

so pretty

Light blue electric gooseneck kettle with gold accents on the lid handle and base.

Electric Tea Kettle

coffee table

Book cover titled Floret Farms A Year in Flowers featuring a person holding a large bouquet of pink, orange, and yellow ranunculus flowers.

A Year In Flowers Book

Molly’s pick

A candle warmer lamp with a gold-toned stand and a glowing jar candle underneath.

Mini Candle Warmer Lamp

useful

A clear, ribbed wine glass on a thin stem.

Ribbed Wine Glasses

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FOR HER

the girlie going analog

Molly’s pick

A red-and-white checkered folding board game with small fruit-shaped pieces in the circular pits.

Fruit Mancala

new hobby

An embroidery hoop containing a beaded cocktail glass design, surrounded by piles of loose beads, scissors, and sewing tools.

DIY Embroidery Kit

game night

A mahjong set featuring cream-colored tiles, racks, a carrying bag with floral butterfly illustrations, and a collection of small animal-shaped figurines.

Complete Mahjong Set

screen-free

Spiral-bound Fruit watercolor workbook by Emily Lex Studio, featuring a central illustration of strawberries and a border of watercolor paint swatches.

Watercolor Workbook

→MORE ANALOG GIFTS ↑ ALL GUIDES

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