Holiday Gift Ideas + Entertaining Must Haves
The Holidays are a few weeks away so I’m sharing all my favorite Holiday Gift Ideas and Entertaining Must Haves to help make your Holiday Hustle a bit less stressful this year!
Holiday Gift Ideas: The Essentials
THE ADDVISOR BY SMARTADDITIONS
Gift for Yourself and Any Driver on Your List this Holiday. Innovation in driver safety and comfort. Use The ADDVISOR to block sun glare in front while your car’s visor protects you on the side. Traditional visor extenders attach to the car visor but with The ADDVISOR, you have a fully independent second shield. Block the glare and keep your eyes on the road with The ADDVISOR for “Two Direction Sun Protection” Available at TheADDVISOR.com, Advisor Shade $49.95 | The Advisor Plus $69.95
ORORO DAYBREAK WOMEN’S COLORBLOCK HEATED ANORAK JACKET
Cold Weather Essential to Gift Yourself and Others on Your List. The ororo Daybreak Women’s Colorblock Heated Jacket Anorak is part of the Pathfinder collection and is the perfect jacket for parents on the sidelines watching kids’ outdoor sports, winter hockey and football games, and more. The jacket includes four heating zones in the hand pockets, upper back, and mid back. The rechargeable battery powers the jacket for up to eight hours of warmth per charge, with three customizable heating settings. The jacket features a water-repellant quilted top, adjustable hood and large front pocket for valuables. ororowear.com, $189.99
MEDJET MEMBERSHIPS
Gift “Peace of Mind” to the Travelers on Your List this Year. Medjet membership is an amazing gift for the traveler in your life. People know about travel insurance, especially for international trips, but many people don’t understand that medevac benefits in insurance are limited. They only get you to the nearest hospital, not necessarily to one at home. Medjet Membership helps move you to a hospital at home for treatment which is an important difference. You can also add security response benefits for the ultimate peace of mind. Medjet memberships are incredibly affordable, starting at $99, and make the perfect gift for individuals and families who love to travel!
Medjet.com, Memberships start at $99, Annual Memberships start at $315.
Holiday Gift Ideas: Wellness Focused
SECRET WHOLE BODY DEODORANT
Perfect Stocking Stuffer and Must Have to Stay Fresh During the Holidays. Secret Whole Body Deodorant is a perfect pick—it’s a must-have for staying fresh during the busy holiday season, smelling great through all your festive activities, and tackling even hectic days with confidence. Secret Whole Body Deodorant offers 72-hour clinically proven odor protection from head to toe. Aluminum-free and available in three forms—spray, stick, and cream—it comes in three refreshing scents like Peach & Vanilla Blossom. This collection is Gynecologist- and Dermatologist-tested and crafted with intentional ingredients, free of aluminum, baking soda, dyes, phthalates, and parabens. Designed for full-body use, you can apply it anywhere: underarms, chest, thighs, and even toes. Tackle the holiday hustle stress-free! Secret Whole Body Deodorant keeps you fresh and confident through every festive moment.
Secret.com, Walmart, Retailers Nationwide, starting at just $12.99
FORME
Wellness-focused wearable technology. Forme’s garments look like activewear but are designed for your best posture and back health. All three of Forme’s BRA’s use patented FormeTech® technology to engage key muscle groups, providing immediate posture benefits. It’s no surprise that Taylor Swift herself chose to rehearse for her Eras Tour in Forme’s Power Bra. Designed by an orthopedic surgeon with the goal of aligning your whole body and improving posture.
Purchase online at Forme.Science
MOTIVE KNEE
Thoughtful and Practical Holiday Gift for Prioritizing Health. Motive is a new at-home knee pain therapy device that uses innovative muscle stimulation technology to strengthen the quadriceps muscles to treat an underlying cause of knee pain: muscle weakness. It’s easy to use and you can track your progress and control the therapy all through the Bluetooth connected MyMotive app. With quick 30-minute sessions per day, Motive increases the strength in your quad muscles and is clinically proven to reduce knee pain and increase mobility to help you get moving and stay moving with less knee pain. Motive makes a thoughtful and practical holiday gift for anyone looking to prioritize their health and mobility in the new year-whether it’s an active parent, a fitness enthusiast or someone recovering from injury.
MyMotive.com, Amazon, Prices Start at $219. New customers receive $25 off by signing up for the Newsletter
INCREDIWEAR
Socks, Gloves and Sleeves make the perfect stocking stuffers this year! Approved by some of the top athletes in the world, including LeBron James, Tiger Woods, and Cristiano Ronaldo. Incrediwear’s innovative fabric can be worn 24/7, infused with semiconductors and actively promotes blood flow. Designed to prevent injury, help perform better and recover faster. However, you don’t have to be an elite athlete to benefit from Incrediwear—it’s accessible to everyone.
Incrediwear.com, Amazon, $19 – $54
Holiday Gift Ideas: Home Entertaining and Gifting Ideas
NINJA THIRSTI MAX CUSTOM HYDRATION SYSTEM
For the fizzy drink fanatic or soda lover, this hydration machine lets you create personalized bubbly beverages with your favorite flavors, zero-calorie and zero-sugar – now including refreshing soda options. It’s the gift that sparkles as much as they do!
NinjaKitchen.com, Amazon, Target, Thirsti Max, $169.99
NINJA SLUSHI
Holiday Entertaining and Gifting Must Have for the Perfect Frozen Drinks. From adult favorites like the Bellini Spiked Slush to kid-friendly classics like the Soda Slush, the Ninja SLUSHi™ lets you make the perfect frozen drink with as little as one ingredient and no ice needed.
Available at NinjaKitchen.com, Target, $299
SHARK CARPETXPERT HAIRPRO WITH STAINSTRIKER
A Pet Parent and Hosting Essential this Holiday Season. Shark® CarpetXpert™ HairPro® with StainStriker™ [EX301, $369.95]: For the pet parent or spill-prone host, the CarpetXpert™ will be their holiday hero – tackling tough stains, stray fur and hosting mishaps with ease.
SharkClean.com, Also available at Amazon and Target, $369.95
SHARK HYDROVAC MESSMASTER
Give the Gift of the Ultimate Helper this Holiday Season. Shark® HydroVac™ MessMaster®: Give the gift of a spotless home this holiday season with the HydroVac™ MessMaster®. Perfect for tackling spills and grime on multiple indoor surfaces, it’s the ultimate helper for keeping spaces merry, bright and mess-free.
Available at SharkClean.com, Amazon. $249.99
NINJA PROCHEF
For the tech-savvy chef or grill master, this wireless thermometer pairs with the Ninja Pro Connect™ App to deliver perfect cooking temps every, time allowing you to control cooking in real-time with live cooking updates from 165 ft3.
Available at Amazon and 40% off at NinjaKitchen.com through end of year, while supplies last. $89.99
NINJA NEVERSTICK CERAMIC PRO COOKWARE
Whether they’re new to the kitchen or a certified foodie looking for the latest tools, Ninja NeverStick™ Cookware is designed to last, bringing sizzle and style to every recipe. Also available at Amazon and 16% off at NinjaKitchen.com through end of year, while supplies last.
NinjaKitchen.com, $299.99
Holiday Gift Ideas: Gift Cards and Host Gifts
SCHLOTZSKY’S GIFT CARDS & LIMITED-TIME HOLIDAY SPRINKLES
A Schlotzsky’s gift card provides everyone on your list with the elevated convenience of a delicious meal and the flexibility to use the gift card whenever it suits their schedule this holiday season. Known for their famous sandwiches on sourdough bread, Schlotzsky’s also offers pizzas, calzones, soups, salads, and desserts. Cinnabon products are available in store at select locations. From December 19 through December 31, customers will receive a $10 eReward with every $30 in gift cards purchased online at www.schlotzskys.com/gift-cards. Plus, it’s the season for holiday hosting! Schlotzsky’s locations that feature a Cinnabon bakery are offering festive red packaging, as well as exclusive red and green holiday sprinkles free of charge as the perfect topping for Cinnapacks until January 12.
Schlotzskys.com
Holiday Gift Ideas: Kids
WRITING LAB MONTESSORI BY HEADU
Gift of Education and Fun for the Kids on Your List. The Writing Lab Montessori is an award-winning educational game to teach children how to read and write starting at the age of 3. Inspired by the Montessori method, children learn to read and write in three different ways. First, they complete the word puzzles, then spell words using the moveable letters and finally practice handwriting with the pen provided. Headu professional teaching games are recognized by parents and educators around the world for their quality and educational value. Our educational toys and games are designed in collaboration with education experts and are made in Italy with safe, high-quality materials.
Headu.store, Amazon, Learning Express, Specialty Toy Shops Nationwide, $26.99
GRANDMA’S HANDS BY BILL WITHERS
Perfect Book to Celebrate Family this Holiday Season. Grandma’s Hands is a heartfelt children’s picture book that brings the late Bill Withers’ classic 1971 song to life, honoring his grandmother, Lula Carter Galloway. This book captures the warmth and comfort grandmothers provide, making it a wonderful addition to any family’s bookshelf.
GrandmasHandsBook.com, Amazon, Walmart, Barnes and Noble, $18.99
Holiday Entertaining: Sips and Snacks
ANGOSTURA 200YEAR ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION BITTERS
Very special commemorative cocktail bitters that celebrates 200 years of cocktail excellence. Made from a perfect blend of Angostura aged rum with Angelica Root, Roman wormwood and festive nutmeg which brings a familiar warmth and spice to the luxurious new blend. This exclusive limited edition is the perfect way to impress when entertaining over the holidays and the secret ingredient to enhance or elevate classic cocktails. Also makes a thoughtful gift.
Find great cocktail ideas at AngosturaBitters.com. Purchase at ReserveBar.com, $40
SUAVECITO ANEJO TEQUILA
Perfect to Gift or Serve this Holiday Season. Aged for two years in retired American Oak Bourbon barrels — twice the time required — Suavecito Añejo Tequila stands as a testament to the elegant complexity that comes from meticulous craftsmanship. A deep amber color highlights a flavor profile that weaves together invigorating mint that compliments lush chocolate notes, underscored by the subtlety of seasoned wood. Bold yet incredibly smooth, this tequila truly exemplifies the homage paid to time-honored traditions and the relentless pursuit of extraordinary excellence. Suavecito Tequila is the only brand to return 2% unfermented agave into its tequila to eliminate the unwanted burning sensation, creating a more enjoyable drinking experience.
SuavecitoTequila.com, Total Wine & More, $54.99
MARTINI & ROSSI PROSECCO
Martini & Rossi Prosecco is a vibrant sparkling wine that offers bright citrus and floral notes, making it a refreshing choice for celebrations and gathering. Perfectly versatile, this is a great sparkling wine to serve or gift for the upcoming holiday season, whether you’re pouring a glass on its own to sip while sitting by the fireplace or serving alongside a big holiday dinner. Toast to all the holiday celebrations in Italian style with a glass of Martini & Rossi Prosecco.
Martini.com, Available Natonwide, $16.99
MARTINI & ROSSI ASTI
A Sweet Addition to Any Holiday Gathering. A sweet, effervescent sparkling wine with delightful notes of ripe peaches and apricots, perfect for celebrating special moments. Makes a wonderful after-dinner treat to accompany a sweet, indulgent dessert at the holiday dinner table like a crisp fruit tart or even a simple bowl of perfectly ripe peaches and apricots. Martini & Rossi believes that the best moments are those spent together and a glass of Asti makes the perfect sweet finale to any holiday gathering this season, shared with family, friends and delicious food.
Martini.com/us/en/, Retailers Nationwide, $16.99
SMITH & HOOK’S CENTRAL COAST CABERNET
Smith & Hook is a California Central Coast Cabernet that is highly rated with a 92-point score from Wine Enthusiast. This cab brings bold, full-bodied flavor with rich notes of dark fruit, vanilla and spice, making it the perfect blend of quality and affordability for holiday gifting and entertaining. Whether paired with roasted meats, hearty pastas or a festive charcuterie board, Smith & Hook Cabernet will elevate any celebration without breaking the bank! At just $21.99, it’s an exceptional value for a wine that adds sophistication to any occasion.
Instacart, $21.99
OASIS ENERGY DRINK
This holiday season, keep your energy up and your focus sharp with Oasis, the new natural energy drink designed to help you power through the busiest time of year. Whether you’re hosting family, decking the halls, or holiday shopping, Oasis gives you sustained energy with no crash—thanks to natural caffeine from green coffee and Guayusa leaves. Plus, it’s packed with cognitive boosters for lasting focus. No artificial coloring or flavoring, and zero calories—just pure, clean energy. Its Blue Raspberry flavor is available now at OasisEnergyDrink.com and on Amazon. It’s the perfect boost for the holiday hustle.
OasisEnergyDrink.com, Amazon, $35.88 / 12 cans x 12oz
Holiday Entertaining: Tips and Trips
Great Advice for Families to Manage Screen Time During the Holidays
VERIZON FAMILY’S – 4 Fs
Verizon created the Holiday Rules of Engagement or the 4 Fs, to help guide your device usage this holiday season. FOOD: Use your device for looking up recipes and helping with cooking. But put it down during meals. FRIENDS: Create and share videos with friends who can’t be there in person but spend meaningful time with those who can. FAMILY: Hop on a video call to share holiday moments with those who can’t be there then enjoy time with those who are. FOOTBALL: Check scores and stats, then set the phone aside to enjoy the game together. Connected devices are a part of our lives but they should connect not disconnect us. Keep the 4F’s of phone usage in mind this holiday season and visit Verizon Family for more tips.
Verizon.com
DOWNY COZY COLLECTION
A Holiday Home Must-Have this Season. Make sweater weather even better this holiday season with the limited-edition Downy Cozy Collection, $6.99 each. Featuring three festive scents of Snow Berry, Vanilla Cashmere and Enchanted Woods – available in both Downy Liquid Fabric Softner and Downy in Wash Scent Boosters. This collection is sure to bring the spirit of the season home!
Downy.com, Kroger, $6.99
DREFT DETERGENT PACS AND DREFT FABRIC RINSE
Holiday Home Must Have for Your Family and Hosting Guests. The gentle care and clean you love about Dreft is now available in a convenient Laundry Pac and Fabric Rinse for your whole family’s laundry needs. Dreft’s hypoallergenic detergent and rinse formulas are tough on stains and gentle on skin, making it a convenient laundry options for the entire family! Dermatologist-tested and free of dyes and heavy perfumes, Dreft Fabric Rinse tackles deep, set-in stains and when paired with the new Dreft Detergent Pacs, it delivers 3X the cleaning power! Embrace the chaos and mess of the holiday season with your family knowing with this laundry care duo has you covered!
Target, Amazon, $10.99 – $29.99
The Mansion at Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club
Perfect Getaway for Festive Family Fun this Season. Spanning 429 acres, Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club is an award-winning resort on the coast of Cape Cod Bay. This December, The Mansion at Ocean Edge will transform its expansive Front Lawn into a Festive Forest for all to enjoy. The space will be in full holiday mode with 20 Christmas trees, of which local Cape Cod businesses will decorate with ornaments and other items that reflect their specific company. This way, guests can “take a stroll through the Cape Cod community.” The trees will be complemented by oversized gingerbread houses serving festive food and beverages, and a selection of igloos for folks to eat, drink and lounge in and be merry. All that plus brunch with Santa, crafts, caroling, a singalong piano bar, and more. Families will love this season’s festivities and will find comfort in the two-and three-bedroom villas available for booking. Save 15% with their Savings Yule Love promotion.
OceanEdge.com, Winter Rates start from $122 per night
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