There’s nothing that beats the satisfaction of finding the perfect gift for a friend, family member, or that special someone in your life. However, finding that perfect gift can often feel like an impossible task — not to mention the pressure that comes with the holidays being right around the corner!
Stress no further, we got you covered. This holiday gift roundup includes gifts for the home as well as gift ideas for foodies, tech junkies, beauty lovers, kids, and more.
Gifts for the Home:
1. FLÎKR Fire, $99
The FLÎKR Fire is ideal for nature lovers and candle connoisseurs alike. Operating on just isopropyl alcohol, the FLÎKR Fire mimics the feeling of having a small campfire. It can be used to toast marshmallows or to enjoy the feeling of a toasty fire without a full fireplace. If $99 is a bit out of your price range, consider this portable campfire candle for $27.99 on Amazon instead. Apartment dwellers, be sure to ask your landlord if candles are permitted in your apartment unit.
2. Plant Subscription, $150 for 3 Month Subscription
Looking for a gift for a plant lover? Consider gifting them with the plant lover’s dream: a subscription to The Sill. For $150, you can choose from a variety of plant subscriptions, including a pet-friendly option, and The Sill will deliver a new plant to their door each month over a three-month period. As an alternative, you can gift an individual plant, with festive options from The Sill and Bloomscape.
3. Parachute Duvet Cover, $130-$190
Crafted in Portugal from premium Egyptian cotton, the Parachute duvet cover is a homeowner’s dream. Soft and luxurious, the Parachute duvet cover is light and breathable for those who get hot at night and comes in a wide range of colors.
Gifts for Foodies:
1. Haus Sampler Kit, $50
Do you have a friend or family member who loves to entertain? This is the gift for them. The Haus sampler kit includes low-ABV aperitifs that come in a range of seasonal flavors. The alcohol content is light enough to be mixed with cocktails and is fully customizable.
2. Diaspora Co. Spice Gifts & Build Your Own Spice Pack, Starting at $50
Those who love to cook especially love cooking with new spices. Diaspora Co. not only offers a customizable spice pack, but they also work to create a more equitable spice trade by sourcing their spices directly from farms in India and Sri Lanka. They have gift options under $50 as well as a customizable spice pack starting at $60.
Gifts for Beauty Lovers:
1. Ouai Treatment Mask, $38
This Ouai hair treatment mask is a fantastic gift for those with any type of hair, especially fine/medium hair. This mask restores hydration and repairs damage, making it ideal for the dry winter months.
2. Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick, $34
Charlotte Tilbury lipstick comes in flattering colors in every shade, so you can’t go wrong here. The matte finish doesn’t get dry and works as a great stocking stuffer. If you’re unsure which shade to go with, consider the iconic lip wardrobe or the lipstick and liner set.
3. Hey Dewy Portable Facial Humidifier, $40
This portable facial humidifier is a great gift for those who have dry skin in the winter. It works for up to eight hours, so you can put it on your desk while working during the day or next to your bed at night to keep skin dewy and hydrated.
Gifts for Tech Lovers:
1. Elago 3 in 1 Apple Charging Station Compatible
There are fewer tasks more challenging than keeping all electronic chargers in one place. This charging stand holds the chargers for iPhone, Airpods, and Apple watch all in one place. It’s great for organizing a nightstand or desk while working from home.
2. Click and Grow Smart Garden, $97.95
This is a great gift for friends and family who live in an apartment building. Grow vegetables and herbs in any location, regardless of the weather and sunlight, with this energy-efficient LED indoor garden. You can choose from over 50 pre-seeded plant pods, with options such as basil, lavender, chili peppers, cilantro, and more.
3. Blink Video Doorbell (Only Works with Alexa), $34.99
Only purchase this gift if you know the person you are buying the gift for owns an Amazon Alexa — or make that part of your gift!. The Blink Video Doorbell links with Alexa and your smartphone so you can answer the door from anywhere. If motion is detected or someone presses the doorbell, you will be alerted on your phone. You can also wire the doorbell to sound just like your existing doorbell.
Toys
1. Star Wars Galactic Snackin’ Grogu (Baby Yoda), $77.47
The Galactic Snackin’ Grogu, which has more than 40 sound and motion combinations, comes with four accessories and reacts differently when you place each one in his hand. Ideal for children ages 4 and up.
2. WowWee Slide: Indoor Playground for Toddlers, $29.99
Great for those who are seeking to bring the playground experience indoors during the winter months, this slide folds flat for easy storage and can hold up to 50 pounds.
3. Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Ultimate Learning Bot, $39.82
This electronic bot offers lights, music, and educational content for children ages 6 months to 5 years old. This adorable bot rolls, spins, makes noise, and rolls its eyes, and offers songs, the alphabet, and number lessons.
4. Playmobil Duck Family, $9.99
Toy companies have worked to incorporate more sensory experiences into children’s toys, which includes a line of water-themed toddler toys such as this one from Playmobil. Playmobil also offers a Splish Splash Water Park option that’s a bit pricier at $65 for those who are looking to spend a bit more.
Key Takeaways
For those who live in apartments, more gifts around the holidays means less space in smaller living quarters. Not to worry, Draper and Kramer has you covered. Draper and Kramer’s Aspire Residences in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood offer additional storage space that is included with every apartment. Draper and Kramer’s other buildings offer fantastic storage solutions for apartment dwellers, with plenty of space to store gifts for your friends and family this holiday season.
