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It’s that time again – time to stress out about presents for everyone from your teen to your spouse to your in-laws. Or, hear me out, you could *not* stress and instead just run down this list of the Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide to find something for every type of person on your gift list.
1) Frome Art Prints
It’s hard to describe just how excited I was to find Frome Art Prints. My husband loves movies, and I feel like I’ve already purchased so much movie-related memorabilia in the past that I couldn’t think of one single thing to get him this year. And, then I found Frome, and I knew it was absolutely perfect.
Have you heard of Frome before? Essentially, they create canvases and art that shows the average hues of each scene of a movie or music video, represented as thin strips of color across the canvas. The result is a beautifully striped canvas that tells the story of your favorite film or movie in a completely abstract way.
Whereas a movie poster might be emblazoned with a film title and details of the cast over a big still from the movie, Frome offers a way to make your favorite movie a true work of art, one that can blend into formal areas as well as outfit the walls of a theater room. And, it’s all completely effortless – you just need to know one single movie or music piece that your recipient loves and you can wow with your gift.
Honestly, the hardest part of ordering a Frome was deciding which of the hundreds of Fromes was my favorite. Do I order by color scheme and select colors I want to utilize in the room? Or do I go with something super sentimental that would never have memorabilia attached to it to purchase? The answer, for me, was to go sentimental, but I debated for far too long between the two. Once I saw it in person, I was in love. It truly looks like a work of art and would be perfect for any film lover. As someone who also wants my theater room to look nice, I love that this movie art doesn’t scream “movie!”
To buy: head on over to Frome.co and shop by color, by theme, or peruse the entire list of movies and music Fromes. You’ll see quickly why it made our Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide.
2) Classy Leather Bags Goldman-II Travel Duffel
I love a good leather bag and was so excited to find Classy Leather Bags in time for the holidays. Their Goldman-II Travel duffel bag is the perfect thing for a weekend away. Big enough to carry all your travel necessities, enough pockets to keep small things contained and not have to dig through the duffel over and over again.
Made from top-grain buffalo leather with brass hardware, this bag is handcrafted by skilled Indian craftsmen and is designed to last for years. It comes with both a carry handle as well as an adjustable shoulder strap with comfort pad so you can carry it crossbody. Five bottom feet are made from brass to protect the bag and keep it from touching the ground.
The Goldman-II from Classy Leather Bags has a spacious central compartment, 3 exterior pockets, and an interior pocket for valuables, such as a passport or jewelry. There’s even a smaller zippered pocket in the back that would be hidden while carrying, perfect for holding tickets or a cell phone to make them quick-grab throughout your journey.
To buy: check out Classy Leather Bags and shop their line of duffels, purses, and briefcases.
3) Giiker Toys
GiiKER {pronounced “Geeker”} makes smart, tech-enhanced puzzles and toys for kids as well as adults. We got to check out an assortment of GiiKER products this fall and we love the fact that they are “smart toys” but also are toys/puzzles that are the perfect blend of both technology and toy. If you are looking for good, old-fashioned screen-free fun, look no further than GiiKER this holiday season.
One of our favorites is the GiiKER Super Slide. It has 500+ puzzles with multiple levels and progressive difficulty that make it fun to master. The way you play it is similar to the Traffic Jam games where you need to slide items out of the way to move tiles around, but with a satisfying tactile feel. You can either compete in challenges or you can play in Learn Mode, where it helps you learn the ins and outs of the different levels.
Next up is the GiiKER Super Blocks, a game that has over 1000 levels of difficulty to challenge yourself. It comes with 16 different block shapes that you have to use to create different patterns. It is designed to encourage spatial reasoning, observation skills, and color cognition and you can play in Learn Mode to give solutions to tough puzzles, or you can compete without help.
If you want a more traditional game, you should check out Tic-Tac-Toe Bolt where you can compete against AI or go head-to-head with family and friends. While this may look like just a fancy Tic-Tac-Toe board, the way that you play is slightly different in that your previous moves disappear after 4 marks, making the game infinite – at least until one of you loses.
To buy: check out GiiKER this holiday season and see what games your family will fall in love with.
4) Fantastic Fungi
We were at my children’s well-child checkups and the pediatrician told me that I should really include mushrooms in our diets. I sheepishly explained that I just couldn’t do the mushroom texture and she suggested mushroom supplements, which I absolutely *could* do. So, I was really excited when I found Fantastic Fungi and fell in love with their 100% organic and vegan capsules.
Their mushroom supplements are all made from mushroom fruiting body extracts and are designed to harness mushrooms’ extraordinary potential to nourish and promote well-being. Each capsule is expertly formulated to support a specific area of health and well-being: Wake, Sleep, Protect, and Mind. I got to try out Fantastic Fungi’s Wake & Sleep combo, and love the way it helps me sleep and makes me feel so refreshed and ready for the day.
Wake Capsules contain a trio of organic fruiting body mushroom extracts — Lion’s Mane, Chaga and Cordyceps — intentionally blended to help you hit the ground running each day. Wake promotes focus, energy and productivity. Sleep Capsules certified-organic (and melatonin-free) Sleep Capsules contain a blend of organic Reishi fruiting body extract, Passionflower extract and Hops extract. Sleep is powered by nature to help you fall asleep and stay asleep. Products are independently lab-tested for peace of mind, safety and efficacy — including heavy metals and microbes. 120 capsules | 60 day supply | 1500mg per serving
To buy: check out Fantastic Fungi to see not only their mushroom capsules, but also an assortment of other fungi-related gifts and supplements.
5) Scosche PowerUp 2000 Portable Car Jump Starter/USB Power Bank and LED Flashlight
There’s one thing I’ve learned about vehicle ownership: No one is immune from dead batteries. No one. I don’t care if you have the newest car, or you just got a new battery. Never say never. Instead, plan ahead and you will never have to worry about being stuck in an emergency situation. The Scosche PowerUp 2000 is the most compact and lightweight portable solution, and it does so much more than power up drained batteries.
Not only can it jump start a car, it’s also a power bank with 30W USB-C PD port so it can power up just about any electronics, includes an ultra-bright multi-mode LED flashlight for emergencies, and comes in a carrying case so you can keep it in your vehicle at all times. Oh, and did I mention that it is literally hand-held? The PowerUp is so small, it is actually smaller than my first external battery charger I ever owned for my phone. Seriously. It’s so small that you can stash it in the trunk, in the glove box, or even throw it in a bag or backpack to take out with you on a boat or ATV.
Oh, and this 2000 Amp portable jump starter isn’t wimpy – it can jump up to 8L gas or 7L diesel. The 37,000 mAh Lithium-ion battery lasts up to 6 months between recharging {based on usage} and comes pre-charged and ready to use. Its advanced technology and ample power will jump start your car, truck, boat, motorcycle or ATV/UTV.
To buy: check out Scosche to pick your PowerUp that can jump your vehicle.
6) Cleer Arc 3 Open Ear Earbuds
I’ve talked before in the past about how much I love the new open-ear earbuds that launched a few years back, not only for keeping aware of my surroundings while listening but also because I can’t wear traditional ear buds. The open-ear design gives me the best listening experience while not being painful, and it means I can listen all day. But, now I have a new favorite in terms of open-ear listening. Introducing the Cleer Arc 3, true wireless open-ear earbuds with superior sound quality and state-of-the-art technology.
Why the Cleer Arc 3? Not only are they the most comfortable open-ear devices I have ever tried, they also have an awesomely long 10-hour battery life {or 50 hours with the Arc 3 charging case}, it has noise-reduction microphones for crystal-clear calls in any environment.
And, my favorite feature? You can customize your experience with the Arc 3 Smart Charging Case, equipped with a touch screen for seamless control on the go. Not only does this new case offer the standard wireless charging of the past Arc models, now it has integrated UV-C sterilization to keep your earbuds germ-free. Yes, really.
Some specs: The improved soundstage of the Arc 3 takes every instrument and vocal and positions them inside a 3D area, making the listening experience so much richer and more immersive. The Arc 3 boasts a 16.2mm Driver, IPX7 sweatproof rating, is optimized for Dolby Atmos, has 6-axis motion sensor, and has Bluetooth with Snapdragon Sound, Cleer+ App, and includes the touch screen and UV sterilization in the case.
To buy: check out the Cleer website and see what Arc model will work best for you.
7) Vulcan V1200 T800 Raw Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle
If you haven’t already heard, pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the US. Maybe it’s because it was invented right here in the Pacific Northwest that makes it beloved around Seattle, but it seems like everyone is playing these days. I never thought middle school gym class prepared me for anything in life, but then pickleball got big and I was really, really happy we did a pickleball unit every semester. As much as these units prepared me for the rules of the game and the techniques, it was clear at first glance that the new Vulcan V1200 T800 Raw Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle is nothing like the beat-up wooden paddles we used in school back in the day.
The Vulcan V1200 Pickleball paddle features a Toray T800 raw carbon fiber surface for unmatched spin, and the tight weave of this grade of carbon fiber gives the ball more pop from the paddle face. The aerodynamic unibody construction gives the paddle full energy transfer from paddle to ball for effortless play, and the wider paddle face give you maximum sweet spot to give you a highly forgiving paddle at the net. The Vulcan V1200 Pickleball Paddle was specifically designed with top pro player, Tyler Loong. The control grip is 5” long with 4-1/8” circumference and weight is 8.4oz {+/- .20}.
Oh, and did I mention that Vulcan makes THE official ball of the PPA tour and MLP as well as being USAPA approved? The Vulcan FLIGHT has a high-quality, clean resin formulation that delivers consistent play in a variety of temperatures and conditions. Each pickleball even includes a laser-printed lot code that allows for performance traceability. They have 40 precision-drilled holes and have a hi-vis yellow color for max visibility.
I hear you asking, so Leanne, do you play like the pros now? The answer is definitely not. But, now I can at least learn the right way to do it, with the best equipment I can. For the pickleball fanatic in your life, consider Vulcan Pickleball Rackets.
To buy: visit VulcanSportingGoods.com to pick your paddle and check out their pickleball packs.
8) Laifen Swift Hair Dryer
Did you realize how far hair dryers have come in the past few years? I certainly hadn’t until I tried the new Laifen Swift hair dryer this month. They say it’s 60% slimmer, 100% sleeker, and I believe it.
The fast-drying Swift is so much more powerful than any other hair dryer I’ve tried in the past, and it is so much more versatile. Not only is it more powerful, more versatile, and sleeker, it also has this amazing noise-reduction technology with only 59 decibels at full speed. It has two speeds, hot-warm-cold settings, as well as auto-cycling that rotates between the temperatures for better hair health.
In terms a versatility, the Laifen Swift hair dryer comes with different attachments that help define curls and waves with the Diffuser Nozzle, focus in tight with the Concentrator Nozzle, or use the Smooth Nozzle for everyday quick-dry. Having these attachments in your pocket means that you can rock any hairstyle or hair type with ease, all with the same unit.
To buy: check out the amazing holiday sale on now at LaifenTech.com and see their range of hair dryers and toothbrushes all ready for gifting.
9) Canvas Discount Blanket
I have ordered from CanvasDiscount numerous times in the past, but this fall I got to try out something new from them: the CanvasDiscount Custom Photo Blanket. I was really excited to check it out because the company I previously used for photo blankets no longer makes them, and I adore a good photo blanket. As soon as it arrived, I was incredibly impressed with the quality. I’ve tried lesser-quality photo blankets in the past and was so excited to see that the CanvasDiscount blanket was definitely not in that category.
And, before you ask, making a custom photo blanket wasn’t hard at all. You can select from their range of collage templates to start creating. You can choose one with only one or two pictures, or choose multiple images and collage together your favorite memories. Then you can add custom text, backgrounds, and more. Each custom blanket is printed on soft polar fleece or luxurious premium plush in a choice of three different sizes.
To buy: head on over to CanvasDiscount and see all of their amazing photo gifts all ready for gifting this holiday season.
10) MagicMount Base MS MagSafe Compatible Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand
The tech progression on my nightstand has been for quite a ride. First I had one charging cradle for my blackberry, then it was a cord for my phone when I upgraded, then it was a second cord for my smartwatch, then a third cord for my ear pods. Then a fourth cord was added for any extras I needed to charge. As you can imagine, my nightstand is a mess. A mess of cords, of random tech hanging on to those cords, and all the little things I take out of my pockets each night. But, what if all that tech could be contained in one easy-on-the-eyes solution that charged everything at once. Dream no more, friends, Scosche is here to help.
The MagicMount Base MS MagSafe Compatible Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand. The 10W wireless charging stand works with MagSafe iPhone models and wireless charging-enabled Android phones {using the included MagicRing Adapter}. The 10W wireless charging pad fast charges a second phone or an AirPods/earbuds wireless charging case. The chrome arm adjusts to provide multiple viewing angles and also folds flat, and the diffused LED nightlight around the base turns on/off and dims with a touch of the chrome arm. There’s also a removable Apple Watch holder {magnetic charger sold separately}. There’s also a 15W USB-C port to power an Apple Watch charger, phone, tablet or camera.
That was pretty techy, but the main point is that this does it all. No need for a handful of cords laying across the nightstand, this one charging stand can charge all of your gadgets, and it does it beautifully while keeping you organized. Never again forget to charge your tech, because you can see with a glance what’s charging and what’s not.
To buy: visit Scosche and see all of their different home and on the go solutions.
11) Warner Brothers Movies/TV shows
Every year, I get my boys a few movies or shows that resonated with them throughout the year. This is a fun way to celebrate the films and movies of the year and grow our collection together.
This year I chose the movie Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, which is perfect for my husband as he loved the Beetlejuice movie so much as a young kid. This movie has the benefit of being nostalgic as well as a great new release that he will definitely want to own. One that I chose for my son was Ted Lasso The Richmond Way. My son is very into soccer these days, so Ted Lasso was a natural fit. I love how positive the series is and the message behind it. I already know he loves the show, so owning the entire series is a no brainer as this is one we will watch over and over again. For both of my boys, I got the movie Dune 2 as that’s one they looked forward to seeing in the theater together and now get to enjoy it in our home theater together with the first Dune installment as a double feature.
Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment has made a list, and checked it twice – and they have something for everyone on your holiday list.
12) air up Water Bottle
Have you heard of air up before? It’s wild, but hear me out on this one. The patented air up Scentaste technology helps people drink more water every day by transforming plain water into a tasty drinking experience – using only scent.
The air up BPA-free bottle comes with a mouthpiece and strap, a bottle lid that locks in securely, and three Flavor Pods {Watermelon, Cola, Wild Berry for the initial purchase} to start you off on your air up experience. The bottle has a straw that you sip from that creates little bubbles while you drink. Those little bubbles act as aeration to activate the Flavor Pod. This was definitely weird to get used to, as it feels like you have to sip harder than you are used to, but the results were there, so I can’t complain.
The heart of the system is the flavor pods. Each pod contains a fleece with natural flavoring that is produced in Germany. There are so many flavor pods available, including variety packs and more. Each pod lasts for over a gallon of flavored water, making the flavor pods even cheaper than flavored soft drinks or sugary drinks. Just store the air up flavor pods in a dry, cool place until you are ready to use them.
To buy: visit the air up site and check out the various bottles as well as shop the Flavor Pods.
13) GoVee Lighting
https://us.govee.com/products/govee-permanent-outdoor-lights-2
Every year we play the game of when do we have the time to put the holiday lights up, and will the weather be cooperating? Our house is not an easy hall to deck, as it is two stories tall and feels more like three. The normal routine has become that we get the lights up a good week or two later than we intended and we have completely given up doing anything above the first story.
When we first heard about Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2, we realized quickly that they could address quite a few issues for us. The idea of having to install them just once and then be done with it is one of the most appealing parts. But when you add in the fact that we can use them for more holidays than just Christmas time, we knew we had to check them out.
We received the 100-foot Wild Robot themed Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 and set of Curtain Lights 2. The permanent outdoor lights come as six interconnected sections plus two light-less extension cables so you can work around any obstacles on your house that you don’t want lit. The curtain lights are 4.9 feet wide by 6.6 feet tall and consist of strands of LEDs that work together to create patterns and images together. The permanent lights alone are a fun edition to our home, but when you add in the Curtain Lights 2, our house immediately becomes the most festive house on the street. With 100 scene modes and 16 million colors, there will never be a shortage of fun around here, year-round. With its Smart Home Integration you can connect and control the lights from anywhere with Govee Home App, Alexa, and Google Assistant.
To buy: visit GoVee and see all of their holiday and outdoor lighting as well as so many indoor smart lighting solutions for any need.
About our Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
This is our 16th annual Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide, bringing you the best products we’ve found over the entire year. Be sure and check out the gift guide page to see past Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide posts as well as Gifts for Foodies, Gifts for Pet Lovers, Gifts for your BFF, the Best Gifts for Him, and more.