Here’s a few of my favorite things that I think would make great gifts this year!
- A good knife or two is one of the most important tools you can have in your kitchen. I use and love Wusthof Classic knives. I am always reaching for my santokus – both sizes come in handy but I’d start with the 7″ if it’s your first good knife. I also love this little guy for cutting tomatoes or fruit with a skin, slicing bagels etc. They are spendy but will last forever as long as you sharpen them!
- A little grater is an equally important kitchen tool – and a great stocking stuffer.
- I have never owned a non-stick pan(!) but finally ordered this set and love them so much! They are beautiful and coated with ceramic, so they don’t have any nasty chemicals in them and won’t release harmful fumes.
- This double belgian waffle maker was my Christmas gift last year and I’m obsessed. It’s so convenient to make two waffles at the same time when you’re cooking for a crowd. I bought pearl sugar to make liege waffles on Christmas and New Year’s and it’s one of my favorite new traditions. I use this recipe from A Bountiful Kitchen and top them with homemade whipped cream or ice cream, berries or bananas, and cookie butter or nutella. They’re so yummy!
- This year I ordered the Marcato Atlas 150 Pasta Machine to up my pasta game. My sister has the same one and it’s great. Seeing lots of vodka pasta in my future.
- Cookbooks make the best gifts! I just picked up this one to fuel my Sarah Kieffer obsession. Also love Earthy Andy’s cookbook for plant-based ideas.. And you can never go wrong with anything Ina or Smitten Kitchen.
- For the person who has every kitchen tool.. grab them a box of the best salt or the yummiest hot honey.
- The shredded memory foam pillows that I take with me everywhere (I literally just stuffed one into my carry-on suitcase to fly to Utah) because they’re that good. You can take out or add more filling to make them as fluffy or flat as you want.
- These bamboo sheets are heaven on earth. And much cheaper than a lot of other options out there.
- I just got this silk sleep mask at a favorite things party last week and have slept with it every night since. It is so soft and the weight is perfect. I’m converted.
- I fell in love with everything Saie makeup this year. This little set has my three favorites – that dewy highlighter is just so dreamy and their mascara is so good. Also really loving their bronzer and liquid blush – and love that they are all clean ingredients.
- I’ve also become obsessed with this tinted sunscreen from Tower 28. It just melts right into your skin and gives good coverage without looking like a heavy foundation. I have tried so many similar products and this is by far my fave.
- And if you aren’t madly in love with your current face wash, I seriously look forward to using this one every night. It’s hydrating, lathers up well and smells amazing.
- Gorjana is my favorite place to buy inexpensive jewelry that actually lasts. Everything is gold-plated, and if it discolors you can bring it back to the store to be re-dipped or replaced (but I haven’t had to do that yet!) This dainty knot necklace is my current favorite! I also have my eye on this bracelet.
- I’ve been getting a lot of use out of these mini UGG boots lately. They don’t look nearly as cute on me as they do on Hailey Bieber.. but they’re the perfect California winter boot when you want to be cozy but it’s still 65 degrees outside.
- And if you like to play board games, this one is so much fun with 4 or more people. This dice game and this card game are a couple other favorites!
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