It’s Christmas. It’s not about the gifts but come on, who doesn’t love getting a good gift?? I don’t know about you but everyone Christmas, our parents ask us for a list. For us. Yikes. What the heck do I need?! I love a good gift card to treat myself at my favorite stores but it’s not as fun for the gift giver to give those. It’s so hard for me to come up with a list because if I really want or need something, I get it myself. So I compiled a list of things in different categories that you may not think of or you didn’t even know you (or your mom, or your BFF) needed.
Items for the Kitchen
A few of my friends have a Rock Nonstick Grill/Griddle and love it. It can be used on your stovetop or oven, reverses from a grill to a griddle and is dishwasher safe. You can find them at most large retailers. I’ve for sure added it to my list.
Another item is a garlic rocker. I found it on Sur la table and it’s the best thing to mince your garlic without getting it all over your hands.
A few other favorite items are new cookie sheets (mine were so old!), Pampered Chef brownie pan set, silicone baking mats, Kitchen Aid 3-in-1 Chop and Slice Set, Yeti or similar brand koozies for your adult seltzer beverages, an Air Fryer, and some good tea towels.
Vacuum Love
Don’t think I’m crazy but I have two vacuums on the list and they are both portable. First up is one for your car! LIFESAVER! This guy comes with a carrying bag, different nozzles and it plugs in to your cars lighter port. Fits perfect under a seat or in extra storage in the back. I found it on Amazon and the brand is ThisWorx.
Next up is a great portable vacuum for the home. It’s a wireless guy with a fun little charging disc. It is so handy to clean up crumbs quick off your counter and is awesome at getting your kids to clean up under the stools or chairs. Check it out here.
Fun Gift Ideas
I’m sure I’m not the only one who appreciates a good cozy blanket. This item is definitely a splurge but it is completely worth it. You need to get yourself a Faux Fur Ruched Throw from Pottery Barn. So soft. So good. So perfect for fall and winter nights. This is a mom only blanket.
Another fun item is an O Ring key chain. You can find them on Amazon, Apricot Lane here in Wichita, or my favorite brand is O-Venture. It is so handy to toss on your wrist and still have both hands to carry groceries or hold your kiddos hands while looking cute.
Hair & Skincare Gift Ideas
I am highly obsessed with beauty products so I could give you 100 items to add but I’ll keep it simple. I highly recommend Real Technique beauty sponges and brushes. They are inexpensive yet great quality.
If you don’t already have a One-Step Volumizer Hair Dryer, you need one. I have the Revlon one and it dries my hair so silky smooth and so quickly while giving me some oomph. You need it. Trust me.
Makeup Eraser cloths are the bomb.com and are great at helping gently remove eye makeup without remover.
I highly recommend adding a beauty subscription box to your list. I get a Fab Fit Fun box quarterly and it’s the highlight of my week every time I get one. You get so many great beauty and other fun stuff for a major fraction of the price.
