holiday gift guide 2023

Find gifts for everyone on your list with my recommendations! These are products that I use every day and share with friends all the time (and am asked about on social media). I’ve included a wide range of price points so you can find something for everyone!

Of course, if you’re really stumped, you know what gift everyone loves? Cupcakes! I love to keep them stocked in my freezer this time of year for easy gifting for teachers, neighbors, mailmen, doormen, and everyone else on my list. 

Jump directly to each guide here:

Holiday Gift Guide: Cooks

  1. Come Hungry - Even if they're a cook who has everything, they don't have a copy of my new book yet! (It comes out Jan. 16, but you can get instant early access recipes once you purchase here.)
  2. Shun - Whenever I use my knife in a TikTok video, it sells out. Get it while you can! (If it's sold out, I also like this one.)
  3. Boos Block - My favorite cutting board of all time—so much so that I got one as big as my counter.
  4. Mandoline - Use the guard! 
  5. Lemon Juicer - I love how this one sits flat on my counter and has a pour spout.
  6. Vanilla Paste - A lifetime supply (or at least a year, depending on how often they bake).
  7. Pepper Mill - Easily add a few turns of fresh black pepper to all of your favorite recipes.
  8. OXO Pop Containers - These truly transformed how I organize my pantry. (Find all my favorite OXO tools here.)
  9. Stand Mixer - I got this one this year and it is SO useful (especially for holiday baking). On sale for Black Friday!
  10. Smeg Kettle - Cute and functional.
  11. Blender - This one has insane horsepower to blend anything you can think of. It's the one tool I use most.
  12. Pots & Pans - This is especially great for someone who's just moved into a new home.
  13. Paesanol - The best gift for people who love to cook!
  14. Dish Cloths -  All cooks know you can never have enough!
  15. Gozney Pizza Oven - If you love pizza and have the space for it, you can't get better than this.
  16. Staub Plates - Perfect for hosting and gifting (especially for new homeowners).
  17. Air Fryer - I use mine for air frying, baking, roasting, and more. It's like having a second oven.
  18. Dutch Oven - The perfect splurge for slurp season.
  19. Chopping Bowl - An instant heirloom. (Except I had to buy this one because my mom still has hers.)
  20. Sprouting Kit - Grow sprouts from your kitchen using this kit and these seeds. No green thumb necessary!
  21. Weck Jars - A chic way to store your date caramel. 
  22. Kitchen Shoes - Trust me. Wearing shoes while you cook will save your back. 
  23. The Food Lab - A great foundational text for anyone just starting out in the kitchen. 
  24. BOSE Portable Speakers - Give your kitchen a little extra ambiance while you cook. 
  25. Salad Spinner - They'll think of you every time they use it, which if they're like me will be often.

Holiday Gift Guide: Fitness Lovers

  1. Apple Watch Band - Adi got this for me recently and the colors make me so happy.

  2. Apple Watch - In case they don't already have one! It's so motivating for workouts and throughout the day.

  3. Hokas - These are my favorite shoes for just about everything (I especially love the pink soles).

  4. Grippy Socks - I love the variety of styles and colors from this brand!

  5. Lululemon Swiftly Shirt - My go-to top for winter—it's warm but light. (This one is similar at a lower price point.)

  6. Leggings - I have so many pairs of these leggings, they’re so comfortable for everyday wear and working out. (My friends also LOVE these.)

  7. Workout Tank - I love this one so much that I bought it in three colors. 

  8. Stanley Cup - Stay hydrated out there! I just got one for the office so I don’t have to carry it back and forth.

Holiday Gift Guide: Beauty Faves

  1. Osea Cleanser - This gel cleanser leaves my skin feeling so smooth and radiant.
  2. Environ Serums - I swear by these serums as part of my skincare routine.
  3. Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen - My (and my kids’) favorite sunscreen. And it’s 20% off until 11/27!
  4. Ilia Serum - This is my secret for the perfect no-makeup make-up look.
  5. Cream Blush - I love the creamy formula for a natural, dewy glow.
  6. Brow Powder - People ask how I do my brows all the time, and this is one of my top tips.
  7. Brow Brush - To pair with the powder for easy application.
  8. Liquid Eyeliner - Perfect for a clean line that doesn’t smudge!
  9. Mascara - The only clean mascara I’ve found that doesn’t flake.
  10. Lip Liner - My go-to color for a natural pink look.
  11. Lip Gloss - It's not sticky and adds great shine. 
  12. Makeup Bag - Get them in all three sizes for easy cosmetic storage. 
  13. Beachwaver - I loved my Beachwaver so much that we did a collab with them to make a tie-dye version! It makes effortless waves so easy.
  14. Olaplex #7 - For soft, shiny hair without a greasy feel.

Holiday Gifts: Craft Enthusiasts

  1. Tie-Dye Kit - Make colorful shirts for lounging, cooking, working out, and everything in between.
  2. Hanes Shirts - I looked for years for shirts great for dying—these are super soft and flattering on just about everyone. 
  3. Friendship Bracelet Kit - With so many colors and bead options, this could keep the kids busy for hooours. 
  4. Watercolors - These are just as good for my kids as they are for me! They’re also great to travel with. 
  5. Markers - Perfect for coloring and making signs for your kids. 
  6. Mr. Sketch Scented Markers - My little one loves smelling every color. 
  7. Pompoms - Give extra texture to every craft with soft, colorful pompoms. 
  8. Sequins - And add sparkle, too!
  9. Finger Loom - My oldest loves making bracelets for everyone with her finger looms.
  10. Lanyard String Kit - Remember these? My kids love making bracelets and this kit gives them every color combination imaginable. 

Holiday Gift Guide: Kids

  1. Over-the-Door Basketball Hoop - One of my kids’ Hanukkah gifts this year. 
  2. Mancala - A fun game for everyone around your table, no matter how old.
  3. Liberty Puzzles - If you love puzzles, these wooden ones are the best you can find. 
  4. Lego DREAMZZ - These have two different ways to build, so they won’t get old. I also love the camper, dinosaur, pegasus, slushie, and parrot sets.
  5. Slippers - Perfect for cozy winter mornings. I’m also getting these!
  6. Writing Tablet - This is the best way to travel with coloring supplies—no mess!
  7. Mindfulness Coloring Book - Get one for everyone for a relaxing afternoon.
  8. Unicorn Camera for Kids - A durable entry point for budding photographers.
  9. Jewelry Organizer - It’ll make it so much easier to organize all their tiny trinkets. 
  10. Playful Patterns Coloring Book - Another version of mindfulness coloring books. 
  11. Glitter Wallet - For allowance money, gift cards, drawings, and whatever else your kids want to carry with them. 
  12. Crossbody Toddler Purse - My little one likes to use hers for snacks.
  13. Magna Tiles - Easy building and they don’t hurt when you step on them!