Holiday Gift Guide

Do you have things you absolutely love and couldn't live without? Well I compiled a list of those things from multiple members of my family (myself included) to give you some gift ideas.

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Kindle: there are multiple different Kindle options ranging from less expensive to expensive. I personally have both the basic one and the Oasis (shoutout to my bf!). The functioning of the Oasis is much better and smoother, but the basic Kindle works just fine (I usually bring my basic one on trips so I don't have to worry as much).

1. Oasis: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FJ91TLB/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d

2. Paperwhite: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KTZ8249/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d

3. Basic: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DPMXZZ7/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d

4. PRO TIP: buy a clear case and a pack of stickers so they can easily change out the stickers without taking off the back. It's cheap and adds a little something extra to the gift.

   1. Clear Case: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SHFWN2S/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d

   2. Stickers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SQ6QKG4/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d

Summer Friday's Heavenly Sixteen Oil: I'm obsessed with skincare, makeup, and hair products so I can tell you this one is truly amazing. It gives such a perfect glow to the skin and as someone who doesn't feel comfortable leaving the house without makeup, sometimes all I put on is this and my complexion instantly brightens.

1. Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HRLNSDG/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d

Ember Mug: I use this bad boy every single day and I've even nicknamed it Suriel (IYKYK). You can set the temperature to whatever you like (I'm a baby and drink my coffee at 124 F) and it says that temp for at least a couple hours. I have the original model and it lasts for about 2 hours but I believe there's an extended battery one as well.

1. Travel Mug: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NQSJRBZ/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d

2. Original Mug: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D3XPCZR/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d

Takeya Water Bottle: not only is this one on my list, but it's also on my boyfriends! And I know you might be thinking "but it's just a water bottle it can't be that special", but I will tell you it is. It keeps your water cold and is also pretty lol! I have three versions of this I love it so much - the 24oz with straw lid, 32oz regular lid, and the 40oz regular lid.

1. 24 oz: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NH69TXW/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d

2. 32 oz: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TCKGVS3/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d

3. 40 oz: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZGQS7PR/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d

Skims Boxers: these are the comfiest boxers I've ever owned and I have tried a lot! They are super soft, flattering, and I love the length.

1. Link: https://skims.com/products/cotton-rib-boxer-kyanite

Ugg Bathrobe: sometimes I chill in this thing even when I don't have to shower it's that comfy and soft. The inside is like one of those blankets you feel at the store and just say "oooooh".

1. Bathrobe: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TD549ZN/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d

2. ALSO FROM UGG: the Dawson Faux Fur Throw blanket!! For some reason they don't have this for sale on the Ugg website but it's available at Bed Bath & Beyond. I'm sure their other blankets are easily as great and cozy but the Dawson is the one everyone in my family is obsessed with and an easy/practical gift.

   1. Link: https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/ugg-dawson-faux-fur-throw-blanket/5186668

Glossier FutureDew & You Perfume: the Futuredew is an oil serum hybrid that gives you the perfect glow. You can use it after your skincare routine, before you put on makeup (with primer), or after your makeup. I personally either use it before putting on my makeup or after (for after, I just apply a little to my cheekbones to give me a dewy highlight - makes a huge difference!). The You perfume is a staple for me. Not only does it smell great, but it isn't overpowering and adapts to you.

1. FutureDew: https://www.glossier.com/products/futuredew

2. You Perfume: https://www.glossier.com/products/glossier-you

Refy Brow Gel: Refy is another brand that I'm obsessed with and have almost all of their products. My personal favorites are the Brow Collection, the Gloss Highlighter, and the lip liner (shade Taupe blends with my lip color perfectly).

1. Brows: https://us.refybeauty.com/collections/refy-brow/products/eyebrow-collection-medium

2. Gloss Highlighter: https://us.refybeauty.com/collections/shop-all/products/gloss-highlighter

3. Lip Collection: https://us.refybeauty.com/collections/shop-all/products/lip-collection

Slip Sleep Mask: something about the darkness and the added pressure on my eyes makes sleeping so much better with this mask. It's a staple for me and I even travel with it!

1. PRO TIP: get a darker color because the light ones don't completely block out the light.

2. Slip: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JZX0Y3U/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d

3. Cheaper option: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09W3T4R5Q/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d

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Sony Mx4 Headphones: these are my brothers favorite headphones and he loved them so much that I bought my boyfriend a pair for his birthday and he is equally obsessed! They are noise cancelling and have a speak-to-chat feature where as soon as you speak to someone, the music stops and lets in ambient sound so you can conduct a conversation. This would also be a great present for her!

1. Link: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sony-wh-1000xm4-wireless-noise-cancelling-over-the-ear-headphones-black/6408356.p?skuId=6408356&ref=212&loc=1&extStoreId=7&ref=212&loc=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAm5ycBhCXARIsAPldzoWPyd8j1R2U1JpvQXdRkkCuvwkDwmhjRtI9ERCrOlcD45x9xJG2MJwaAszMEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Garmin Fenix 5x Sapphire Watch: they have a newer version of this, but my boyfriend has the 5 and loves it. I bought it for him before he was being deployed because it had coordinates (or something lol) but he still uses it even after returning state side.

1. Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7J9APR/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d

Apple Watch: my boyfriend also has an Apple Watch and loves it! I think the Apple Watch is more basic compared to the Garmin but also a great gift idea for him or her. I also love my Apple Air Pods and use them every time I go to the gym or for a walk.

1. Black: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BDJDH2WR/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d

2. Starlight: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BDJ9FCYP/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d

Air Fryer Gourmia 8 Qt Digital: my boyfriend uses this all the time (and it's honestly a great way to get him cooking lol). I also have an air fryer and love it - so easy to make healthy foods.

1. Link: https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-5149460/gourmia-8-qt-digital-stainless-steel-air-

Corsair Vengeance: for the gamers... this is crazy expensive (I'm sorry) but it was included on my boyfriends list for his favorite things. He has the i7200 but the i7300 also had great reviews and is available through Best Buy.

1. Best Buy i7300: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/corsair-vengeance-i7300-series-gaming-desktop-intel-core-i9-12900k-32gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-3080-ti-2tb-ssd-black/6514272.p?skuId=6514272

2. Corsair i7200: https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Systems/CORSAIR-VENGEANCE-Series-Gaming-PC/p/CS-9050007-NA

A lot of these gifts can be for him and her, but I kept them separated based on who in my family had it on their favorites list. Hope you enjoy!

xoxo,

Alex