Hey Sexy! It’s just about time to get gifting, or at least to get orders in so you aren’t stressed in 3 weeks. We all have enough junk – so we tried to include truly useful and dual purpose items in this guide. Scroll ALL the way down to the bottom of the guide for ideas for experiences, our favorite gift cards, and even a section of GGA exclusive discount codes for some of your favorite brands!
FOR THE GROWN UPS
This adult Fruitloop scented, safe soy candle is ready for your breast friend with a good sense of humor.
Sleigh all day with the sweetest snow ride they’ll have all winter long! We have this in our adult section, but duh what kid/ teen wouldn’t also want this sweet toy.
For the science and mushroom lover in your life – a high-tech, kitchen-top mushroom chamber that’ll sprout up any shroom you can dream of!
This is gametime with a velvet rope. Gift your favorite jock this classic basketball arcade game with a super-luxurious, high-fashion upgrade. This game would look gorgeous anywhere in the house – from formal living room to wo/mancave to playroom – this is a gift everyone in your household would covet.
Bread making isn’t just a covid-trend – it’s forever! This bread Machine comes fully equipped with every essential bread-making to get them baking their tushes off in the new year.
NuLeaf Naturals Multicannabinoid™ is a comprehensive formula designed to elevate health and wellbeing that is truly one of a kind. This daily blend contains several key cannabinoids in a balanced profile to supercharge your endocannabinoid system, and will be sure to sell your parents on cannabis once and for all!
Let your avid videographer leave their phone in their pocket, the amazing technology of the WristCam records 4k video and photo all from an apple watch! The techie in your life will go berserk for this hot new gadget.
Send them the gift of high end beauty products monthly, for less than you’d pay for a bouquet of flowers. This is the gift that keeps giving, with personalized beauty picks monthly that cost way more than even the shipping on the Ipsy package itself! They can choose cruelty free and vegan only in their preferences, and even pick their own dream kit – all for the cost of a decent bottle of wine.
This adaptogen mushroom tart will ship straight to your favorite tarte! Decadent with organic dark chocolate and coconut milk, however healthy because the ingredients are clean. This heavenly tart is gluten free, grain free, dairy free, plant based, and vegan! Decorated with a variety of house dehydrated mushrooms and enhanced with 6 different medicinal mushroom powders.
Oh hi desirous towel warmer! Your favorite forever-cold gal or guy will go gaga for this visually acceptable towel warmer which makes your towels cozy and hot straight out the shower.
The most gourmet, ethical chocolate we’ve ever tried is Lagusta’s! And this year they’ve put together this box as the perfect dessert to bring along to your safe socially distant dinners, celebrations, or lowkey home festivities. It also makes a great gift to send to any faraway friends or family that you can’t be with this year. 10% of profits from this box, and from the 9-piece box, will be going to Woodstock Farm Sanctuary to help them with the essential animal care they provide to their many residents. All these chocolates are organic, fair-trade, and most are made using local ingredients! We love this woman-owned, righteous company.
GOTS certified made with fairtrade and organic cotton canvas, this cute, very useful, and huge tote is durable, spacious and features an inside pocket to organize your items. Each purchase supports Feeding America‘s campaign to end hunger by helping donate meals to kids and families in need. One of our favorite gifting strategies is an organic tote filled with special items specific to the receiver. Then the “wrapping” never ends up as trash.
These chic glasses are a perfect hostess gift for a holiday soiree, or a sweet add on to a wine subscription!
It’s time to decriminalize weed, and we all know it. Get your favorite stoner this tee which proclaims their love of the ganj.
Basta pasta!! Who wouldn’t want a fresh fettuccini to sop up all those holiday libations?!
Made of soft eco viscose rib, this sleek long-sleeve cardigan dress features a flattering v neckline – undo a few buttons to update the pencil skirt to a leggy midi-dress. There’s no woman who wouldn’t look incredible in this dress, it’s a no-brainer gift, and a fabulous holiday party dress that could easily be dressed up or dressed down!
Totally vegan, under $100, with cloud-like comfort – these slippers are bound to be her favorite of ALL time. We love these in a stocking, popping their fuzzy little noses out!
Embrace color with this unique Aglaonema cultivar, Wishes. A fitting name since the Aglaonema is said to bring luck, fortune, and general positivity to those who grow it. Whether you believe in its hidden powers or not, there’s no denying this colorful plant will bring joy to their space for a long time to come. If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it 100 times, always choose a plant over flowers. Plants last forever, and leave far less of a footprint on mama earth in their production.
Starched, formal PJ’s are over! Real girls want sweatpants and soft-as-butter tees with something cozy on top! Crafted in the EU in female owned factories, this ultra soft style will have her covered for the transition seasons. This button-down style is perfect to layer over slip dresses, tee shirts and sweaters and adds just the right amount of warmth. Sustainably made with 100% Organic Cotton Flannel and can be styled in so many ways; half-tucked with jeans, layered over a short slip dress, or worn as a cool night shirt.
This utilitarian, totally vegan bag transforms from a shoulder bag to a crossbody bag that they can wear using the wide leather strap. Made sustainably, featuring red recycled plastic bottle linings, this isn’t some fad bag that will end up at the back of their closet – this babe will get worn.
A stunning work of art for their wall is truly a forever gift, like this gorgeous photograph by the artist Layla Love. This printing technique is a cyanotype darkroom effect brushed with a red or orange coat on a cool tone base. This paper is also sustainable, yet archival, made with a bamboo base to create a smooth deep matte finish.
This cozy cuffed beanie is locally made in Los Angeles with 100% Organic Cotton yarn and designed for a universally flattering fit. This unisex style has an adjustable fold-up cuff so you can customize the size and wear it any way you like—over the ears or behind. It’s the perfect accessory for cool morning walks or chilly nights out. Super soft and sustainable—win-win. You could stick one of these in everyone’s stocking, or buy the entire family one in different colors for a night of Chanukah, and everyone would be pleased as punch!
Never let her forget, like Glennon says, she’s a goddamn cheetah! This yoga mat is lightweight, yet durable. She can just toss it over her shoulder with the handy carrying strap and she’s on her way to zen.
Pomegranates in the Jewish culture mean a fresh start, so gift this to someone who you’d like a redo with. Perhaps a love that needs reigniting or a relationship that is lacking a little luster. This delicate cable chain necklace features a single sculptural 18k gold hand-carved pomegranate charm with deep red ruby seeds.
Socks… but make it sexy. These wool-free, cozy thigh-highs will make your partner swoon and your legs rejoice.
Manime is the coolest app that scans and measures their nails (fingers and toes) and customizes nail wraps that are easy to apply, the coolest designs, and have no dry times – not to mention they are totally toxin and cruelty free! Send her a care package or gift card to this unique company that she may have never heard of yet!
Most of us would never buy a nearly $70 bubble bath, which is why those sorts of high brow items are simply divine for giving. Treat them with something they’d never treat themselves with – like a luxe bubble bath that features a luxurious blend of avocado and olive fruit oils infused with notes of orchid, rice flower, coconut milk, mandarin, and jasmine.
Bye bye peloton, meet Hydrow – the leading at-home connected rower that brings the on-water, outdoor experience of rowing directly to your home. Work 86% of the body’s major muscle groups for challenging workouts that are high-energy and low-impact, this may be their favorite new work out contraption!
The faux shearling Cotswold Jacket will transform their Fall wardrobe into a cozy dream. Made from soft fluffy eco poly faux shearling, this modern, yet casual silhouette features front pockets and front patch buttons. Fully lined with forest green lining, machine washable, and handmade in New York City sold by a woman-owned indie store.
Such a festive gift for your favorite Ho! A sweet front step mat that is machine washable (!) and brings the joy of the season towards anyone who enters.
If you’ve ever tried bamboo fabric, you will believe us when we say this is the softest loungewear ever. These have the best pockets that fit cell phones, and can be worn from bed to the boardroom (maybe with a good turtleneck on top!). All genders at GGA are hot for the cozy earth loungewear!
The most gorgeous, delicious cookbook of the year is Korean Vegan. Not only is it a stand out for their bookshelf, you can be almost certain they won’t already have it.
This at-home peel gives you the kind of high-performance dose of retinol that could usually only get at a dermatologists office. It acts in 2 ways: as a peel to accelerate skin renewal and as an antioxidant to help restore firmness and smooth wrinkles. It’s another luxury that they may not buy themselves, and would be the pinnacle of a holiday beauty basket!
Delicious heart shaped gummies in the sweetest blush glass bottle for hair growth are the sweetest and most thoughtful gift for a new Mama who is shedding her locks or a BFF who could use a daily reminder of how much you love her. These are so yummy, we sometimes want to eat two a day, but have to stop ourselves!
This gorgeous golden cordless diffuser can move room to room with the family holiday hangs. It’s a stunning and relaxing gift that will always be appreciated.
The holidays are best spent with our pup by our side. And for everyone luck enough to wake up each day with a land seal by your side, we want to wish you a very Merry Pitmas! A % of this purchase saves animals!
A detailed take on the classic hoop, these 18k ethical earrings feature concentric circles with spoke-inspired details enlivened with white topaz and bright green emeralds.
Now she can dress up for the holidays without actually wearing anything but a sweatshirt! This cozy fringed sweatshirt makes her look fancy while entertaining.
Give your sister friend this snarky Erin Smith ornament for Christmas this year. Let them know that you would go above and beyond.
These table top sand sculptures are so gorgeous, they’d send us straight into the deepest meditation. They’re on our holiday list, and feel like they may be on yours too!
These sparkling bath salts turn time in the tub from basic to blissful. This truly luxurious and clean beauty product contains dead sea salts and epsom salts that have a detoxing effect, while soothing coconut milk powder, oat protein and and kaolin clay soften and nurture the skin. Eucalyptus, juniper and lavender oils promote relaxation, improve sleep and have mood-boosting aromatheraputic benefits. Plus – packaging is no waste! These would be a fab gift for your boss or Mother in Law!
For him OR for her (just order it in small or medium,) handcrafted in 18K Yellow Gold and fused with Black enamel, this Sequence Bracelet symbolizes Dream. Dream forward. We can actualize our dreams. The arrow inspires us to powerfully launch forward and make the dream happen. Our dream may be this under our tree!
For the green lover in your life – imagine giving them the gift of an annual harvest in their kitchen (or yard if in a warmer climate!) It’s like having a 40 square foot farm in your backyard. But, without the big yard, hours of labor, or PhD in horticulture. They will get serious harvests, indoors, while they drink their morning cuppa.
Is it an object d’art, or a fabulous humidifier? Actually – it’s both. Get them the gift of all winter gifts with the present of non-dry air!
Make sure they are trusting their vision with this futuristic ever-watching eye! A cool piece of art at $30 can’t be beat.
The gift of healthy French fries is worth it’s weight in gold, not calories! Who wouldn’t love a way to make their favorite snacks with less oil!
These uniquely hand painted alcohol ink ceramic tiles serve as functional art in any home or office. Each tile is an individual work of art and unique, no two are the same! Send them a stack of these coasters, and a fabulous bag of coffee or tea! Woman/ Mama-owned, handmade company.
It’s a Chanukah gift must – OY to the world! The phrases ‘OY’ and ‘YO’ are exemplary of artist Deborah Kass’s appropriation of popular culture and Yiddish language. Wear this necklace to show the word OY or YO, depending on your mood. A sculpture of OY/YO (2016) by the artist is included in the Jewish Museum collection.
These little wands are game changers for winos. They removes histamines and sulfites from any wine, which reduces wine allergies and eliminates headaches. Winner, winner, vino dinner!
This dual-end taper candle stands out as a sculpture on your holiday table setting! Freestanding, two wicks, 30 hour burn time, unscented. Packaged in a gorgeous giftable box that’s ready to hand over to your hostess with no fuss.
Solo stove (literally the worlds best fire pits) just launched a collection of ceramic glazed fire pits that are dreamy AF. This gift is perfection for anyone with outdoor space.
Have you ever seen prettier, cooler hair combs? We think not! How chic would these be on their vanity table or bathroom counter.
They’ll feel so chill after popping this chair pad on their desk chair or couch – heated massage will give them the stress relief we all need after all that cooking (or ordering!)
This ‘aint your corner store scrabble set! Let Grandma play scrabble in the Queenly style she deserves with this elegant two-tone wooden cabinet with burled wood veneers, rotating faux-leather game board with raised grid and gold foil stamping, and integrated storage drawer.
Nothing is cooler than kindness. Get your favorite compassionista vegan friend this sweet hat that supports Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen, NY.
If they are still occasionally using a microwave, this eco-cleaner is amazing. Toss some vinegar in it, heat it for a bit, and all the piled on red sauce wipes straight off. The steam comes out of mama’s head and softens microwave dirt and stains for easier cleaning. Is this the opposite of feminism? Maybe. But we still want this tchotchke, don’t hate us.
We couldn’t be more obsessed with Parma sprinkled on everything, and so will everyone on your holiday list. This seasoning is like no other. Original Parma! has a delicious cheesey taste, thanks to the nutritional yeast, nuts, seeds grown without pesticides, and Himalayan crystal salt. Vegan Parmesan products are dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free and GMO-free. This plant-based superfood is kosher and is a source for omega-3’s, trace minerals, B12 and complete protein. Toss these in a reusable gift bag with a bag of high end pasta and a jar of homemade sauce for the ultimate in tasty food gifting.
That gal is a Jewnicorn, and she should always be reminded of it during the festivus, plus the rose quartz in the bracelet is known to inspire compassion and manifest more love!
Dude, it’s a HEATED VEST (and it’s cruelty free)!!! Perfect for under your of the moment jacket, which isn’t nearly warm enough. It also comes in men’s sizes and long sleeves, but we love the idea of getting your dog loving friend one of these for those early morning frigid dog walks!
FOR THE KIDDOS
This magical kid-friendly meditation-in-a-book is ideal for anyone who wants to simultaneously calm down and rise up to the world in all its wonders. All our kids need this book after the last two years! It’s gorgeous and poetic to read and view.
Fall calls for a cozy nightgown, and this is one of our favorites. This one features an easy fit, V neckline, knee length, and a charming print that makes it that much more fun to wear. Super soft and extra cute for holiday time pix!
Staying in the wood nymph realm, this sweet clock would be an adorable addition to any little one’s bedroom.
Share with your daughter, wife, sister or friend and learn about these remarkable women and how they changed our world for the better in the bath! Each bath balm has a magnet inside – handmade in the USA, cruelty – free, paraben free, and sulfate free.
Non toxic dolls that are truly representative of black and brown girls. With a variety of skin tones and curly hair textures, these dolls provide representation and encourage self love through pretend play.
Basically, EVERYONE over the age of 7 wants one of these, and will probably have one. If you haven’t tried the oculus yet, you’ve got no idea what you’re missing! Play games, go on adventures, or just enter a new reality with your kiddos, or alone!
The Yogibo Max is perfect for long gaming sessions, movie nights, afternoons in with a good book, or a comfy extra bed. The Max can accommodate up to 4 people at once, and when you need to make room? Just stand it up and put it in a corner, it takes up less than 4 feet of space when stood up and weighs 19 pounds. The near-frictionless beads are washable, there are 16 color options, and the interchangeable covers completely conform to your body so you’ll always find that special comfy position. This also reduces pressure points and creates a “cocoon of coziness”. Kids are OBSESSED with these and they are lightyears more comfortable than any others we’ve tried.
When it comes to festive friends, the more the merrier. So they’ve added a whole host of them to this colorful T-shirt that any kiddo would love to rock all December long!
Rep their favorite food groups with this junk food ornamental crew for your tree with a sense of humor.
Your favorite tween will flip over this custom phone case!
An instant #1 New York Times bestseller, this hilarious and clever picture book stars bestselling author Nathan W. Pyle’s lovable blue beings. Our 6 year old rolled on the floor, as did our 8 and 11 year old. It’s that good, and a must for your stocking!
With subtle trim detail, easy-entry snaps, and fold-over cuffs on the hand and feet, your little elf will be ready for wherever the day takes you!
The Dash Gingerbread Man Mini Waffle Maker is the perfect tool for Christmas morning breakfast. It creates 4″ waffles with a gingerbread man print on one side with ease thanks to the nonstick coating. Fun for the whole family, these mini waffles are great for decorating!
So you don’t hear any screaming of “MOM – where is my phone?!!!” get them this little cutie which will track and find your items alongside friends and devices in the Find My app.
The comfiest and coolest touch screen gloves a teen boy could ask for. So they can be on their phones in the snow, like normal people.
Puzzles don’t have to look geeky or babyish – this cat bookshop puzzle would be the perfect thing to do together on a snowy afternoon.
If you didn’t know already, teens and tweens are obsessed with hot sauce. Hot sauce is – to the 10-21 generation – as scrunchy socks was to us in the 80’s. This kit would be the biggest win for my 11 year old boy, and I’m SURE, for your spice lover.
All kids are squishy, fidget, plushy crazed these days. This plush dog comes with PUPPPPPPPPPPPIES! They’ll plotz when they see the babies.
Let them doodle with no guilt about wasting paper with the remarkable, the world’s thinnest tablet. Honestly, we want one of these in addition to the kiddos – but they can save notes, drawings et all, and it heads right up to the cloud where it belongs!
FOR THE PETS
For your friend with the impeccable sense of style, we present Lucite dog bowls. The most elegant dog bowls ever made!
This tie-dye sweater pays homage to the international man of mystery, the groovy spy who shagged; the one and only, Austin Powers. It’s Groovy, Baby.
Let DJ Puss scratch it out, without spoiling the look of your cool holiday décor!
What better way to celebrate getting adopted than with a fresh new toy? Give your family’s newest addition a welcome-home gift that hits all the right squeaky notes and supports a wonderful animal non profit.
Fido deserves a formal portrait over the fireplace. And yes, they make these with humans too, they’re just way more hilarious with pets.
There are SO MANY DISCOUNT CODES on our GirlieGirlArmy deals page – make sure to visit it before shopping!
Gift cards we LOVE:
- Masterclass: Get them an online class with their favorite brainaic, megastar, or award-winner!
- The RealReal: High end, often new, designer clothes – at an insane discount.
- Embark DNA: Pet DNA tests for their new rescue!
- Ancestry.com DNA: Tell your cuz to stop saying you’re a part this or that til you know for 100% sure! DNA tests are such fun, and the best gift.
- Cosmetic Dermatology Gift Cards: We are linking our favorite derm, Dr. Klein at Modern Dermatology in Westport, but feel free to choose your favorite local needle yokel.
- Misfits Market:Delicious organic fruits and veg, online/ anytime. Better priced than any fruit basket, and they can choose their own.
- Sakara Life Meals: Raw, vegan meals straight to their door.
- Winc Wine:Wine subscription boxes are a goddess send during the holiday season!
- Nuvo Olive Oil: Stunning olive oils – to their door.
- Hello Fresh: For the tired Mama!
- Wine: Send them a gift card so they can choose their own booze.
- The Bright Side Olive Oils & Vinegars: The best vinegar they’ve ever had.
- North Spore Mushroom Company: DIY Mushrooms, but let them choose which!
- Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co.: Coffee subscription or you decide for them – either will be appreciated daily.
- Zeel At-Home Massages (anywhere!): Let them get massaged at home, anytime they want.
- Bombas: S/he can choose any socks s/he wants with a bombas gift card, and then socks are donate to the homeless simultaneously. Win/win!
- Prose Hair Care: A luxurious, delicious-smelling hair care line that comes monthly would be such a thoughtful gift.
- Panda Crate (0-24 months)/ Koala Crate (Ages 2-4)/ Kiwi Crate (Ages 5-8)/ Atlas Crate (Ages 6-11)/ Doodle Crate (Ages 9-16+)/ Tinker Crate (Ages 9-16+)/ Maker Crate (Ages 14-104)/ Eureka Crate (Ages 14-104): Your fave baby to teen can get a monthly crate to design a project (science, art, etc). This is the gift that gives all year!
- ThriftBooks: Give them a truly eco gift card – the gift of any gently used/ like new books they choose. This is a great one for your anti-amazon friend.
- Bloomscape Plants, UrbanStems, Bouqs, Lively Root Plants: If they have a gift card to any of these wonderful plant or flower companies, they can choose what flora speaks most to them.
- Pregnancy To Birth Concierge Service: For the most VIP Mama – this sister duo will take the newly preg or Mommed from pre-pregnancy to postpartum flawlessly.
Other ideas:
- Donate to their favorite charity on their behalf.
- Send them a gorgeous glossy photo postcard from your phone.
- Drop off a lasagna, or order them a meal (or gift card) remotely from a local restaurant.
- Pay for the animal adoption fee for them to adopt a forever family member (obviously – discuss this with them first!)
- A national parks membership
- A country club, pool club, tennis club, sports club, gym membership
- A video cameo from their favorite celebrity
- A new website or app (*we love this company)
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