With a newborn, endless holiday events, and creating Christmas magic for our almost threenager it is the busiest time of our lives. And let’s be honest… we’re all guilty of panic shopping for those final few gifts on December 20th right? Even when you’ve written your list and checked it twice (with or without postpartum mom brain), there’s still an uncle or cousin’s significant other or in-law who could use one more gift. Well, look no further friends. This gift guide is chock full of goodness and will be on your doorstep before Christmas. I don’t say it often, but I’ve said it before… thank god for Amazon Prime. Happy shopping, friends!
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Nora’s Favorite Things
Goopow Kid’s Digital Camera
This was gifted to Nora a few weeks ago and she has not put it down! Her cameraman dad might be influencing the point-and-shoot enthusiasm, but I think it’s an adorable gadget for any little one in your life. Plus, it helps with hand-eye coordination and creativity. And might even spark a future hobby!
Dance Mat
DDR anyone? A throwback updated for my little dancer. I think this is going to be a hit for Nora and we will so enjoy watching her groove sans screen time. Perfect for anyone 3-12 on the nice list.
Melissa & Doug Wooden Stamp Set
Nora loves creating right now – markers, paints, and stamps are all the rage in our house. So no doubt this will be a hit. Plus, Melissa & Doug is our go-to for all things eco-friendly and well-made.
Little Chef Set
The sous-chef in our house needs a uniform and this personalized pink apron could not be any cuter. For real or for pretend play, it is an adorable gift for littles.
Busy Board
This Montessori busy board is great for little minds and especially for those on the go. It’s one of our favorite travel hacks and keeps Nora busy for long stretches.
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Ugg Throw Blanket
Let me just say this blanket is popular for a reason. It truly is the softest, coziest gift that does not disappoint anyone. Mom, in-laws, sisters, friends… when in doubt, gift this blanket.
Kove Commuter Portable Speaker
This is our go-to speaker for life and travel. It’s been around the world and back because you can break this baby into two and turn up the tunes in separate corners of the room. It’s been so handy for hosting yoga classes and setting the mood wherever The Road Les Traveled leads us.
Master Non-Stick Pan
When I look at this pan, I see brunch. Pancakes, sausage, hashbrowns, and bacon frying in the middle. For anyone wanting to get down in the kitchen, the possibilities for this A+ gift are LimitLes(s) 😉
6-quart Air Fryer
This 6-quart air fryer gets rave reviews for its user-friendliness so it’s the perfect gift for someone new to air frying. There’s something so satisfying about an air-fried crunch without the extra fat from oil frying. With this pretty countertop piece, you’re only 2 turns away (time and temperature). If you’re in the market for more of a fun kitchen appliance, check out this R2-D2 Toaster, fun for the whole fam!
Tile Mate Essentials
For the friend or family member who always seems to place their phone, keys, and or/wallet out of sight. This essentials set comes with enough Bluetooth trackers for your daily essentials + luggage!
The Ultimate Charcuterie Set
Charcuterie boards are all the rage these days, and I’m not mad about it. Gift this to the party host or cheese lover in your life – and they will not be disappointed. Pair it with Beautiful Boards: 50 Amazing Snack Boards for Any Occasion or 50 Cards for Styling Spreads to complete the gift!
Cuisinart Hand Mixer
Banana bread is always on trend in my house and ’tis the season of endless baking. This tried-and-true stainless steel hand mixer (+ storage case!) is a timeless gift for every season!
Electric Tea Kettle
Pregnancy got me into the tea game and motherhood (nighttime herbal tea) kept me in it. It may be just me, but an aesthetically pleasing tea kettle begs to be used. Crushing hard on this ultra fast boiling electric tea kettle. It also works for pour-over coffee.
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Electric Wine Aerator and Dispenser
Argentine malbec on tap, anyone? Yes please! Gift this one-touch aerator to the vino lover in your life.
Anker Magnetic Portable Charger
You’re either one or the other: someone who is always topped up or someone who is always on 1%. If you or your friend is the latter, this is the perfect gift! It’s the best and most compact option for on-the-go because it magnets right to the back of your phone, no cord required!
Bedside Water Carafe
This is the gift for my fellow friends sleeping next to 10 half-empty glasses every night. A bedside water carafe elevates your bedside table’s look and is the answer to the cup collection problem.
Back and Neck Massager
I bought myself a version of this in a very sore pregnant moment and have no regrets. Everyone in my family who gave it a whirl agrees, and I gifted it many times since. I love this new and updated version with the pillow that you can lean into and feel relief. This year, we all deserve endless back and neck massages *for under $50*!
Foot Massager
You may be sensing a theme…. Bring the spa to every mom, pop, and hard-working human in your life. Especially someone who works on their feet all day. I had major foot pain during and post-pregnancy and wow do I wish I was gifted this baby!
Living Proof Dry Shampoo
If you know me, you know this is my favorite product. This jumbo size (7.3 oz) dry shampoo is on my wishlist forever. It’s my secret to many, many days between washes.
Work from Anywhere Lap Pad
We all know what work from home really means – work from bed, work from the couch, work from the passenger seat… the list goes on. This little lap desk can help set you up for success from wherever your on-the-go office resides. Gift tip: pair with a memory foam back rest pillow to complete the system!
Amazon Echo Dot
For your little cousin who likes to listen to music or your Dad who wants to tell Alexa to “turn on the Christmas tree,” this classic smart speaker is a crowd-pleaser. Plus, the display can show you the weather, song titles and more when you ask.
Etched Globe Decanter Set
Gift his highly-rated home bar accessory to the person who loves travel and a drink. It’s classy, elegant, and most of all, unique! It pairs nicely with a quality South African gin or Mexican tequila, too.
Portable Lounger
Pack this inflatable seating for the beach, picnics, camping, and beyond! It’s the perfect gift for any kiddos, parents, or happy campers in your life.
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DJI mini drone
For the drone curious in your life, this mini is easy to take on the go and easy to learn to fly with a 4K camera and 40 minute flight time.
Samsung 65 inch Frame TV
Another year, another Smart TV. The hype around this TV is real, and I think it’s for good reason. This screen with a slim fit mounted to your wall will blend in seamlessly to a gallery art wall. It’s a TV illusion I can get behind without sacrificing the ease of streaming and great picture!
Beats Studio Buds +
These noise-canceling earbuds are my go-to gift this year…. and dare I say better than their apple competitors? For under $100 (currently on Amazon), you can’t go wrong. If you want to step it up and spend a little more, these Beats Fit Pro are top of the class and so dang pretty.
Echoshow 15
This latest and greatest Alexa simplifies your smart home as a control center for security cameras, smart lights, and thermostats. You can utilize its camera for extra security or FaceTime on the big screen. You can even make it stream your favorite shows. The options for the tech lover in your life are LimitLes with this gift.
GoPro hero 12
Bring this baby on any bumpy road (such as The Road Les Traveled perhaps?!) and it will stabilize the video, creating a solid timelapse. With front LCD and touch rear screens, 5.3K60 ultra HD video, 27 MP photos, 1080p live streaming, and stabilizer this is a no-brainer for the adventure lover in your life!
Portable Laptop Monitor
This is the latest and greatest gift for any gamer (or traveling drone pilot) in your life!
iRobot Roomba Vaccum and Mop with Automatic Dirt Disposal
The best of the best for carpets, hardwood floor, pet hair, and beyond. This little genius cleans itself when finished, learns your house, and is ideal for every sort of floor. The best part? It talks to Alexa!
Portable Projector
For movie nights at home, in your backyard, or on the go. With stellar specs for its size, this little gadget is so cool and drone pilot-approved. It’s the perfect gift for the person who loves tech, movies, or just has everything else!
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Stocking Stuffers
Herbivore hot coco mini body scrub
Us Murphy girls have always been “a bath a day, keeps the stress away” type of gals. We can never have enough bath scrubs and I simply love Herbivore and hot chocolate so DUH!
Aromatherapy shower steamers
If you’ve never experienced a shower steamer, it’s like stepping into a steam room at the spa and breathing in the immediate clearing and calming smells of lavender/eucalyptus goodness. Gift all 12 shower steamers as a set or break them up for multiple stocking stuffers!
Clean makeup remover wipes
Makeup remover wipes make for a great practical stocking stuffer. These Honest Beauty wipes are super clean and great for all skin types so you can gift them to the teens in your life playing with makeup or Aunt Sue who’s a beauty lover.
Hand Frother
Be your own barista with these easy-to-use, battery-operated hand frother. Cappuccinos, matcha, lattes, and whipped cream with one touch!
50 oz glass tumbler
Upgrade or daily water intake with this huge glass tumbler (that still fits in a cupholder) I love the bamboo lid and reusable straws that make this an eco-friendly option in the house and on the go. So many accolades, so many plastic water bottles unused.
Portable blender
Smoothie for one either en route, at the beach, on a hike, or in your very own kitchen. This portable blender crushes ice, mixes protein shakes, and is easy to clean with the click of one button!
The Great Alone
Set in Alaska in the 70’s- this is a gripping emotional rollercoaster with stellar descriptions of the rawness and roughness of nature. Great for an outdoor enthusiast on your list!
The Bucket List: 1000 Adventures Big and Small
A coffee table book that will NOT collect dust. For every travelista or earth lover, score this gift.
To Love and Let Go by Rachel Brathen
This book is filled with lessons of a lifetime, all somehow tightly wrapped up into 322 pages of darkness and light all the same. My yoga teacher wrote this beautiful story from the pages of her profound life.
Big Magic by Liz Gilbert
Lessons on creativity and leaning into fear – so nice I read it twice!
Feeding the Soul (Because It’s My Business) by Tabitha Brown
This 2021 release is jam-packed with joy, love, heartwarming stories, humbling truths, a little bit of magic, and damn good vegan food. We all fell in love with Tabitha Brown for the way she combined plant-based soul food and just pure love. She is sunshine in human form and lets us in on where she came from and where she’s going. I can’t recommend it enough!
Thanks a lot for this helpful post. I’m also a last-minute shopper and this post is very useful for me.
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I received The Bucket List book this year as a gift from one of my friends; can confirm! It will get a lot of use 🙂