Food Blog: Hall of Fame Gift Guide 🎁

Monday, December 1, 2025

Hall of Fame Gift Guide 🎁

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I love a good gift guide.

And by "good", I mean curated lists of items that are truly vetted--not a random list of trendy things from Amazon.

As usual, the gifts on my list are items I own or have given to others. Or both!

I'm calling this a "hall of fame" gift guide because it's made up of some beloved items from my previous gift guides and some new favorites. 🎉

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For Her

Got someone in your life who doesn't like to splurge on herself? Here are a few things to make her feel extra-special:

Dainty necklace: I've worn this Maya Brenner initial necklace for years. At a lower price point, this silver ball necklace goes with everything.
Slipper clogs: My husband and I both wear these Haflinger slippers, but LLBean has a dupe pair for less. My mother-in-law has a pair of these slippers that look extra-comfy-cozy.
Bamboo sheets: I've gifted this sheet set from Quince and they are buttery soft.
Cashmere sweater: I have this oversized cashmere crewneck sweater, also from Quince.
Ultra-soft blanket: I snuggle up with my Saranoni throw nightly to watch TV (I have the patterned faux-fur throw) and have given them as gifts.
Color analysis: When you're totally stumped, here is your clutch gift. I've gifted this to so many people I've lost count. Use code REALMOM for 10 percent off.

Stocking stuffers

Adorable dryer balls: Makes laundry day a little cuter.
Li'l Chizler: The greatest kitchen tool you didn't know you needed. Go ahead and buy 10 and give them to everyone.
One-line-a-day journal: Because just one line is easy and creates a meaningful look back.
Garlic peeler: This really works! And it's much less messy (and smelly) than peeling by hand.
Kits for grandma hobbies: Yes, that's a thing! And "grandma hobbies" are trending because they're relaxing and screen-free. I bought a beginner embroidery kit from Clever Poppy and a one for crochet from Woobles.

For Him

Here are some presents I've given my husband over the years:

Sunglasses: My husband and son both wear Shady Rays. The best part: The company will replace them if they're lost or broken! (We've replaced multiple pair.)
Music merch: I gifted my husband one of these old-school cassette mugs. I've also ordered fun pop-art prints here.
Unique tees: My guys like the vintage-inspired tees from Homage.
Comfy dress pants: I know I know, I can't shut up about Quince. But their stretchy chinos look and feel great and come in a whole bunch of colors.

For Kids

I don't have littles in the house anymore, so I'm not up on the latest and greatest toys. But these three gifts are classics, no matter the age:

Books: I made it easy by rounding up some of my kids' all-time favorites on a Bookshop List. I made another list for tweens and teens. And here are here are 80 more ideas for teens and tweens, broken down into age groups.
Board games: Two of our favorites are Cascadia (ages 10+) and Ticket to Ride (ages 8+).
Experiences: Think behind-the-scenes zoo tour, ski passes, horseback riding lessons, escape rooms, laser tag, zip-lining, cooking classes, and concert tickets. (This custom concert ticket would be a fun way to give that experience!)

For Pets

Pups

Kerchiefs: Who doesn't love a dog in a kerchief? Stewart, our mini Bernese, has multiple styles of this one from Etsy (gingham for spring, plaid flannel for winter, etc.), and they're a cinch to pull on and off.
Yak sticks: These yak cheese sticks keep Stew occupied. When it gets small enough, you can microwave it to make a crunchable cheese puff which he LIVES FOR.

Kitties

Window perch: We have three of these window perches and they are our kitties' favorite spots in the house--and have never fallen off the windows, FWIW. (I am trying hard not to link to Amazon, but couldn't find this particular brand anywhere else.)
Teaser wand: This Go Cat teaser wand is the only toy our cats want to play with. I buy them in multiples because the mouse will eventually fall off if your kitties are as nutso with it as ours are.

I hope this gives you fresh ideas for the people on your list. ❤️

Warmly,

Sally