Holiday Guide 2022
Editors’ Picks (Prices subject to change)
EVA SOLO SmartMat
Need a recipe while in the kitchen. No problem. This silicone and dishwasher-safe kitchen mat functions as a tablet or smart phone holder, and a trivet for your hot pot. $54, cribsi.com.
IMARKU 15-PIECES HIGH CARBON GERMAN STEEL KNIFE SET
This set of stainless-steel knives contains a boning knife, a Santoku knife, a bread knife, a paring knife, a utility knife, a slicing knife, a chef knife, six steak knives, and a wooden storage block. $180, amazon.com.
HOMQUEN COOKING UTENSIL SET
This durable top grade 304 stainless steel kitchen utensils set, features comfortable handles. $23, amazon.com.
PUR SPICES HARISSA LOVER’S GIFT BOX
The Best Seller Gift Box includes 8 oz. bottles of Masala Paste, Original Harissa, and of Chipotle Fire in a beautiful gift box. $30, purspices.com.
HERB GARDEN WINDOWSILL STARTER KIT
An all-in-one complete 37-piece kit that comes with everything you need to start your fun project. Kit includes 10 self-watering pots, 10 plant labels, nutrition compressed soils, a pruner, a sprayer, a instruction card, and 100% Non-GMO and chemical-free: Heirloom Chamomile, Basil, Parsley, Rosemary, Thyme, Lavender, Chives, Cilantro, Sage, and Dill. Cute pots are perfect for kitchen, balcony, or windowsill. $30, amazon.com.
SENSATE
Uses infrasound relayed via bone conduction on the chest bone as a means of stimulating and conditioning the relaxation response of the vagus nerve. It can calm your fight-flight-freeze response, to relax you in the moment and improve your stress resilience over time. $300, getsensate.com.
THERAGUN MINI
It’s a great fitness-related gift for men or women to help them achieve sweet relief from painful muscles using this new, smaller, quieter, and effective percussive massager. $179, amazon.com.
GEEKEY MULTI-TOOL
This engineering marvel combines everyday common tools into one sleek little key that delivers endless capability. Our multi-tool comes equipped with over 16+ unique functions to help you tackle everyday challenge. $23, geekey.com.
LAPGEAR LAP DESK WITH DEVICE LEDGE
Teens and parents will love this comfy lap desk that will fit the laptop, phone, and mouse. $40, amazon.com.
BEATS SOLO3 WIRELESS ON-EAR HEADPHONES
These wireless headphones feature award-winning sound, a cool, sleek design, and up to 40 hours of battery life. The on-ear controls make it easy to control music, take calls, and use Siri. Plus, the headphones are adjustable and foldable so your teen can find the best fit wherever they go. $100, target.com.
HOMESOAP LARGE CAPACITY UV LIGHT SANITIZER AND CHARGER
This powerful UV light sanitizer box disinfects without chemical cleaning agents making it perfect for cleaning delicate electronics. With bulbs on both the top and bottom, achieve 360-degree disinfection, reaching tiny crevices that sprays and wipes cannot. $140, amazon.com.
MIRACLE MADE EXTRA LUXE BED SHEETS SET
Naturally thermoregulating for a cooler sleep, these sheets prevent up to 99.9% of dust and bacterial growth by using silver-ion tech. $129 (full, queen, or king), amazon.com.
ULTIMATE SELF-CARE BUNDLE
Includes a lotion roller, massager, dry brush, and back scratcher interchangeable attachments. Thanks to its foldable handle, you’ll be able to get all those hard-to-reach spots! $40, getbearback.com.
MERMADE 32mm PRO WAVER HEAT STYLING TOOL
The crimped/wavy hair of the early 2000s is back again, and I don’t doubt that the teen in your life is loving the trend. With this waver, she’ll be able to rock the Y2K style easily. $75, anthropologie.com.
GLAMCOR RIKI SKINNY VANITY MAKEUP MIRROR
A good pic is all about the lighting, and the same goes for makeup
application. This light-up vanity mirror features adjustable LED lights and phone attachments, which make it equally perfect for doing makeup for mom or filming TikTok videos for teens. $230, amazon.com.
LASH/BROW GROWTH SERUM
Get fuller, thicker lashes and brows in as little as 4–6 weeks of consistent use! Combines growth factors with other hair-boosting ingredients like panthenol, biotin, and ocimum basilicum hairy root extract to strengthen, thicken, and condition! $79, factorfiveskin.com.
GLOSSIER THE DEWY LOOK SET
Glossier and Gen Z are the perfect, so any product from the beauty brand is a safe bet, like this top-rated dewy look set, which includes serum, gloss, and cheek color. Mom will want it too. $54, glossier.com.
SUGAR COOKIE HAND RESCUE
Cocoa butter, shea butter, and green tea make for a luxurious hand treatment with a sweet aroma of a holiday bakery. Not only does it smell yummy, but it also truly works wonders on dry hands! $14, waltonwoodfarm.com.
CRAZY LADY FUZZY CROSSBAND HOUSE SLIPPERS
Your teen will love these super-fun and fuzzy slippers. Choose from more than a dozen fun colors to match her personality. $21, amazon.com.
LIGHT-UP WIRE ART PROJECT KIT
The budding tween artist in your life will appreciate the chance to flex their creative muscles with this light-up wire kit. They’ll have all the tools necessary to create and display their electroluminescent masterpiece. $35, kiwico.com.
BONBONWHIMS CUSTOM PEARL DROPS BRACELET
Customize this freshwater pearl and hand-beaded bracelet with a charm or two that fits her personality. $68, bonbonwhims.com.
PUFFER HUG
This stylish scarf wrap with durable puffer exterior and super soft fleece interior features two deep pockets for daily essentials and to keep hands warm. Comes in adult unisex size: 71″ L x 15” W. $50, pufferhug.com.
CRY BABIES FIRST EMOTIONS
Dreamy cries real tears, babbles, and plays using over 65 expressions. She laughs when you tickle her belly, sleeps when you lay her down, and drinks when you give her baby bottle. Use her pacifier to soothe her! A bottle, ice cream cone, rattle, brush, and a pacifier are included. Ages 18 mos. +. $60, amazon.com.
BUBILOONS CONFETTI
Choose an animal from the collection of colorful animals with party details that blow bubbles full of confetti! In each capsule, you will find six bubbles, two bubbles with confetti, one inflator, one deflator, one personalized object, and three accessories. Ages 3 +. $10, amazon.com.
VIP PET CATS
Choose from three fashionable cats like Elektra. Her pink and yellow hair and her face designs glow in the dark! She comes with a UV flashlight! Enjoy ten different surprises to unbox and eight exclusive accessories to create a neon hairstyle! The vessel is also a playset with an included salon chair to make styling even easier. Ages 3 +. $20, amazon.com.
VTECH KIDIZOOM SMARTWATCH DX3
Features dual cameras for pictures, selfies and videos along with one- and two-player games, daily reminders, and custom clock faces. The light on the watch doubles as camera flash and flashlight. Enjoy school-mode for watch function only. Ages 4 yrs. +. $63, walmart.com.
HATCHIMALS COLLEGGTIBLES RAINBOW-CATION CAMPER
Each Rainbow-cation Hatchimals Family has their own unique look and theme inspired by their favorite vacation activities. The RV is loaded with 17 surprises to discover, including six characters, five accessories, four furniture play pieces, a slide, and multiple areas to play! Ages 5 +. $32, amazon.com.
ZERO GRAVITY LASER RACE CAR
This car drives on floors, up walls, and even upside down on the ceiling! Ages 8–14. $25, amazon.com.
AIR HOGS FLIPPIN FRENZY
This wild RC truck lets kids enjoy all kinds of stunts! It can spin 360-degrees horizontally or vertically with the exposed arm pivots for maximum fun on your remote-control truck. Ages 4 +. $50, amazon.com.
GIGA BOTS ENERGY CORES “BLAZE”
Each bot makes an incredible transformation of a small energy core/ball to a 13-inch fully poseable figure! Then transform the 13-inch figure back into the energy core for easy travel and storage. Each GIGABOT contains 33 rebuildable pieces that are easy to build, disassemble, and swap together to create your very own unique GIGABOT. Ages 5 +. $17, amazon.com.
IT’S ALL ME ICE CREAM & TENNIS
This posable doll includes a cool ice-cream themed tennis outfit with a headband, socks, shoes, sports bag, racket, ball, visor, and molded ice cream cone. Ages 3 +. $50, madamealexander.com.
SQUISHMALLOWS AUSTIN THE AVOCADO
Tots to teens will love to cuddle up with a new Squishmallow friend or stack up a few on their beds for room decor. Ages 2+. $25, amazon.com.
LEAPFROG LF920HD BABY MONITOR
Features a seven-inch high-definition 720p monitor with 360-degree pan and tilt and color night vision. $155, amazon.com.
COTTON MUSLIN SWADDLE BLANKET SET
One to swaddle, one to cuddle, one to nurse! Featuring three hand-painted prints that fit your unique style. The swaddles are crafted in lightweight and breathable cotton muslin and get softer with every wash. Shown in Vintage Floral. Birth to 6 mos. $45, littleunicorn.com.
BIBS PACIFIERS (BOHEME COLLECTION)
These Natural rubber pacifiers from Denmark are toxin-free and ultra-stylish. Choose the size that is right for your baby’s age and color scheme to please. Birth +. $16/set, amazon.com.
SOOTHIE SLEEVE BELLA THE BEAR
Bella is a plush bear perfect for cuddling. She comes with a coordinating standard size sleeve designed to absorb mom’s scent which can be used to comfort your child. Enjoy reading the “Close at Heart” hardcover book that comes with Bella. Arrives in a gift box. Birth +. $45, miniducklings.com.