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CLTtoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90+ gifts for everyone on your list

Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.

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Embrace the holiday giving season with this guide that’s got something for everyone, including local finds.

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Season’s greetings, Charlotte. Festive time is upon us — and in between hot cocoa drinking and twinkle light hanging, we’re guessing you’re shopping for a few special people on your list. Look no further than the official CLTtoday gift guide, with 90+ gift ideas including unique local treasures and the season’s hottest items.

Gifts for singles

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Including a knitted blanket and a punny candle.

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Holiday shopping for a single in your life? Treat them to comfort, coziness, and little luxuries with these gift ideas.

Local pick: Herbal Tea Bath Soak | $7 | Buy one or three scented bath soaks to create a spa-like environment at home.

Smeg Electric Kettle | $190.00 | Splurge on a coveted retro-style Smeg appliance, perfect for making teas and coffees all year long.

Knitted weighted blanket | $135.99 | Perfect for a bed or couch, this 15-lb blanket offers comforting weight with an aesthetic knit finish.

Local pick: Insulated Wine Cooler Bag | $39.95 | Pack up three favorite wines and be prepared for a getaway with friends.

Melissa Clark’s “Dinner in One” | $29.99 | A New York Times bestseller + a best cookbook of the year by Food & Wine, Melissa Clark’s recipe collection serves up delicious, one-pot meals for dinner.

Automatic curtain opener | $89.99 | A smart device that opens curtains automatically by smartphone app, Alexa, or Google Home — they can even set schedules.

“I need a hug(e margarita)” candle | $17.95 | Gift them a handmade candle bound to make anybody laugh.

Gifts for parents

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Including a jumbo cooler bag and conversation starters for kids.

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The holidays = the best time for gifting parents smart and functional items to ease carpool, lunch prep, and home organization. Shop stand-out gifts for parents and families.

Local pick: Happy Snacker | $14 | This two-piece silicone cup eliminates trails of crumbs and snack spills due to its tight lid allowing your hand to reach and grab food.

Ceneda large cooler bag | $24.99 | This insulated, leak-proof tote is perfect for family road trips, beach trips, and everything in between.

Car backseat organizers | $34.99 | Speaking of road trips, these backseat car organizers are every parent’s best friend + come complete with a tablet holder.

200 Kids Conversation Cards | $38.95 | Transform family dinners with a conversation-starting card game that asks kids and adults fun and meaningful questions.

Local pick: Mosaic Dinosaurs | $14 | Take family time to prehistoric heights by crafting a dinosaur from mosaic tiles.

Bento Lunch Box | $32.99 | Gift parents an organized + colorful lunch box complete with a food jar, dividers, and silicone utensils.

Smart calendar + chore chart | $317.99 | The future of chore charts is here — treat parents to the ultimate family organization tool, complete with Google calendar syncing, color coding, and meal planning.

Gifts for young people

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Including a glitzy tumbler and Spikeball.

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Bring on the rhinestones, games, noise, and fun. Shop our favorite holiday gifts for young people, all perfect for gifting to grandkids, nieces + nephews, and cousins at this year’s family gathering.

Local pick: Mini Golf | $10 | Spend the day in the sun playing a round of mini golf at Frankie’s in Huntersville.

Women’s cropped quarter zip | $52.99 | A bestseller in women’s fashion sweatshirts, this cropped sweatshirt comes in multiple colors and includes a thumb hole.

Spikeball set | $67.99 | A popular yard game they’ll want to play immediately after unwrapping.

Blank Slate game | $24.99 | Get the whole family laughing together during holiday gatherings with this highly-rated word association party game.

Studded bling tumbler | $29.99 | The perfect gift for the glitz lover in your family.

Local pick: Super Nintendo | $119.99 | Give the gift of nostalgia by picking up a gaming system and retro games like Donkey King and Super Mario Bros.

Mini karaoke machine | $37.99 | Both kids and adults will end up belting their heart out with this wireless, Bluetooth karaoke set.

Gifts for homebodies

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Including a puzzle board and the prettiest tea set.

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Know someone whose idea of a good time is curling up with a book and a cup of tea? (Guilty.) Shop great gift ideas for homebodies, including vintage games and the best gift for puzzle lovers.

Local pick: Luxury Throws | $40+ | Gift a cozy blanket perfect to snuggle with a good book.

Vintage bookshelf Scrabble, Monopoly, and Clue | $117.99 | Gift three of the most popular classic board games in an elegant set that will bedeck any bookshelf.

Rotating puzzle board + poppy puzzle | $89.99 + $29.95 | Puzzle-lovers will appreciate this rotating puzzle board complete with drawers for sorting pieces — pair it with a colorful, cheery poppy puzzle.

Local pick: Tropical house plants | $12+ | Purchase a new succulent or other plants to brighten up the living area.

Cotton waffle bathrobe | $131.40 | A luxury hotel + spa-quality waffle robe crafted from 100% cotton and silk.

Heated foot massager | $129.99 | Equipped with infrared heating, this soothing foot massager will comfort and soothe sore feet.

Teabloom flowering tea set | $69.95 | A beautiful glass teapot and a set of flowering teas that bloom right in the pot.

Gifts for your significant other

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Including comfy flannel and a customized book embosser.

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It’s always the ultimate question of the season — what are you going to gift your partner for the holidays? Shop great gift ideas for your significant other to make them feel warm, cozy, and loved this winter.

Local pick: Splatter Painting | $125 | Laugh and bond while creating a custom work of art.

TheraGun Mini Massage Gun | $199.00 | A compact and travel-sized deep tissue massager that can relieve sore muscles and speed up recovery in between workouts.

Women’s Orolay Thickened Down Jacket | $151.99+ | The ultimate winter coat that’s windproof, warm, and stylish.

Men’s UGG Romeo Slipper or Women’s UGG Tasman Slipper | $109.95+ | Gift your partner the perfect winter slipper that can be worn both in and out of the house.

Local pick: Build Your Own Charcuterie Box | $24.95+ | Create a box with your favorite meats and cheeses for that perfect night in (or out).

Sherpa-lined flannel shirt jacket | $76.95+ | Choose your favorite plaid pattern + snag them a warm jacket great for hiking, trekking, and camping all season long.

“From the library of” book embosser | $18.99+ | For the partner who loves to read, this personalized gift will add flair and meaning to their home library.

Gifts for holiday parties + gift exchanges

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Including a fancy hot sauce set and a YETI tumbler.

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Eyeing an office holiday party, white elephant exchange, or gift grab-bag this holiday season? Don’t panic — here’s exactly what to get to spread cheer and mirth at this season’s holiday gathering.

Local pick: Dumpster fire pencil holder | $11.95 | Organize notepads and pencils in this funny desk caddy.

YETI Rambler 30-oz stainless steel tumbler | $38.00 | A durable, fan-favorite tumbler anyone will love.

Gourmet flake salt gift set | $11.99 | A set of truffle, garlic, herbs de provence, and steak + rib salt perfect for home cooks.

TRUFF 3-bottle set | $19.99 | A great sampler gift of the original TRUFF hot sauce, hotter hot sauce, and black truffle oil.

Funny flip-over desk signs | $13.99 | Perfect for the office gift exchange, these flip-over signs display messages like “Drinks after work?” and “Shh...I’m thinking.”

Porta-Potty Shot Glasses | $19.99 | Liven up the gift grab bag with highly-rated porta-potty shot glasses.

Local pick: Coffee storage container | $35 | Support local while keeping coffee fresh inside a vacuum seal container.

Gifts for neighbors

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Including a jam advent calendar and an heirloom pie dish.

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Looking to show your neighbor some love this holiday season? Shop elegant, thoughtful gifts that will spark joy and cheer for anyone on your block.

Local pick: Personalized luxe candle | $60 | Create a custom fragrance to provide warmth and comfort in anyone’s home.

Toschi Amarena cherries | $19.99 | Perfect on cheese boards, atop ice cream, or straight out of the jar, these Italian Amarena cherries are a little luxury.

Pompom fringe blanket | $21.99 | Because who doesn’t love curling up with an ultra soft blanket at the end of the day?

Wine opener gift set | $59.99 | Level up neighborhood wine night with a wine decanter set complete with an electric opener, aerator, and foil cutter.

Local pick: Hand-drawn map tea towel | $20 | Charlottean Lori Sparaccio created this hand-drawn towel perfect for cleaning or decor.

Bonne Maman 2024 jam advent calendar | $44.99 | They’ll love counting down December with 24 limited edition spreads in this sweet + unique holiday gift.

Le Creuset heritage pie dish | $55.95 | Give the gift of a classic, heirloom pie dish they’ll bake comforting treats in for years to come.

Gifts for students

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Including the best headphones and a dorm-friendly basketball hoop.

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From classroom-approved water bottles, to dorm room must-haves, to great campus attire, shop the best gifts to give students this holiday season.

Local pick: Mindfulness Coloring Book | $9.95 | A fun and unique pocket-size coloring book designed to channel stress into relaxing, creative accomplishments.

Stanley Quencher | $45.00 | The internet-famous water bottle, available in cute colors like Matcha Cream.

Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones | $549.00 | Splurge on a student with Apple’s noise-cancelling headphones — perfect for late nights spent studying at the library.

Rocketbook Everlast Fusion notebook | $39.99 | A digital notebook for to-do lists, lecture notes, and goals — save notes to the Cloud and wipe it clean for another use.

Crock-pot electric lunch box | $42.99 | Commuting students and interns can have hot meals on the go with this portable Crock-pot.

Local pick: Adidas Tyshawn II Low Crystal White - Core Black - Charcoal Grey | $99.95 | Your child’s footwear game will jump considerably sporting these fashionable and functional shoes.

Ceiling Swish mini basketball hoop | $29.99 | An addictive mini basketball game to hang on the ceiling and complete any dorm room.

Cropped puffy vest | $36.97+ | A stylish vest for warmth walking to classes.

Gifts for pet owners

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Including the best lint roller and a pet cam.

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Tug on the heartstrings of any pet owner this holiday season with great gifts for cat + dog lovers.

Local pick: GF Pet Fuzzy Dog Sweater - Sand | $38.99 | Prepare to snuggle your pooch in this comfortable and fashionable seasonal sweater, perfect for winter.

Local pick: Custom Pet Tote Bag | $35.99 | Place your pet’s name or face on a carry-on bag + choose a variety of sizes and colors.

Chom Chom Roller | $27.99 | Pet owners will be amazed by how much hair this reusable lint roller picks up from carpets, clothes, and couches.

Thoughts of Dog 2025 calendar | $17.99 | Gift a daily pup-spective of a sweet dog with this adorable and funny daily calendar.

Cat tunnel bed | $48.99 | A plush and ultra-soft cat pet bed with a fun feature — there’s a tunnel inside for cats to explore.

Local pick: Custom Pet Portrait | $63 | Have your pet join your decor — like on a gallery wall or bookshelf.

Furbo Mini Pet Camera | $79.00 | The ultimate home security camera for watching pets while you’re away.

Pawprint keepsake kit | $16.95 | A DIY kit for pet owners to make their very own personalized clay pet keepsake.

Local pick: Ruffwear Switchbak Harness | $69.95 | This padded dog harness melds comfort and convenience for both the town and the trail.

Gifts for the proud Charlottean

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These gifts are bursting with local pride.

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Holiday gifting = the perfect excuse to show your CITY pride. Shop great gifts for Charlotteans that pay tribute to the best city + sports teams in the nation (we’re biased, of course).

Local pick: 704 Shop Logo Hoodie - Black/White (Unisex) | $85 | This simple and clean nod to the Queen City will make you look cool no matter where you go.

Local pick: 704 Shop Crying on Mint Street Tee - Black/Multi (Unisex) | $38 | This shirt is intended to allow die-hard fans to express their feelings and feel seen - together.

Local pick: Teal Charlotte Crewneck Sweatshirt | $58 | Keep warm against the cool weather with this longsleeve sporting the iconic Uptown skyline.

Local pick: Charlotte Skyline Whiskey Glass | $16 | Relax and savor a spirit in this sleek and elegant glass.

Local pick: NC Mountains Ceramic Ornament | $20 | Add illustrations of the NC mountains to your holiday decorations + 50% of proceeds are donated to Samaritan’s Purse to benefit our neighbors in WNC.

Gifts for foodies

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Including a nut milk maker and a stuffed burger press.

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You know that friend who’s always thinking about the next meal they’re going to make? Honor their inner foodie with a great culinary gift this season — they might just whip you up something delicious in return.

Local pick: A cooking class at Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen | $80 | Learn how to bake pies, cook Spanish tapas, or spice up your favorite dishes in a series of local cooking classes.

Almond Cow Nut Milk Maker | $249.95 | The ultimate gift for your dairy-free friend, this nut milk maker can turn their favorite nut or seed into milk at the touch of a button.

Honey sampler set | $44.99 | A sweet gift including salty honey, hot honey, and Meyer lemon honey.

“Be Ready When the Luck Happens” by Ina Garten | $34 | One of this year’s most anticipated memoirs from Ina Garten, aka the Barefoot Contessa, beloved Food Network personality and cultural icon.

Stuffed burger press | $19.95 | Foodie friends can make burgers stuffed with cheese, bacon, onions, jalapenos, or whatever they dream up with this grill accessory.

Local pick: Brain Scraps Recipe Journal | $25 | Log and organize meal plans and recipes + the gorgeous cover art helps give any kitchen an extra splash of color.

Sous vide precision cooker | $99 | Home cooks can take their cuisine to a whole new level with this sous vide cooker that achieves the perfect level of doneness.

Gifts for adventurers

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Including a classic outdoor beanie and a two cup cook set.

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Level up your loved one’s hiking, camping, and trekking this holiday season with gifts perfect for outdoor adventures.

Local pick: AirVolution Sport Recreational Kayak with pump | $220 | This durable kayak set will adventurerers cross new waters with speed and style.

Thule 614 Pulse Rack | $599.95 | The ultimate car rooftop cargo box for someone that spends more time outside than they do indoors.

Carhartt men’s knit cuffed beanie | $19.99 | This classic Carhartt knit beanie has 100,000+ five-star reviews for good reason — it’s durable, warm, and available in 35+ colors.

Local pick: 26 L Day Escape Soft Cooler Tote | $179.95 | This lightweight and durable bag will keep meals and drinks secure for 36-hours.

LifeStraw Collapsible Squeeze Bottle Water Filter System | $43.95 | For that special someone who’s always hiking or backpacking, this collapsible LifeStraw water bottle is a gift that will keep them hydrated for years to come.

Waterfly crossbody sling backpack | $34.99 | A light backpack designed with hiking in mind — adventurous friends can sling it on their back or chest and walk in comfort.

Stanley The Nesting Two Cup Cook Set | $25.00 | Made for outdoor cooking, this efficient little cooking kit can whip up hot meals, coffee, or boiling water.

Gifts that ship fast

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Need a last-minute holiday gift that will ship quickly? We’ve all been there. Shop five great gifts available with Prime two-day shipping.

Layering initial necklace | $14.99+ | Ship it fast, but make it feel personal with this 14K gold necklace displaying their first name initial.

Magnetic portable power bank charger | $39.99 | Perfect for the friend whose phone is always dying, this portable charger offers on-the-go power.

Candle warmer lamp + Voluspa Santal Vanille candle | $45.99 + 34.00 | Make a candle extra special by pairing it with a warmer lamp that will make it last longer with flame-free heat.

Men’s casual henley tee | $19.99 | Snag a soft and comfortable slim-fit shirt that will ship to you fast.

Kindle remote control page turner | $69.99 | Upgrade their Kindle reading experience with a universal remote control page turner — trust us, avid Kindle users will love it.

Gifts under $20

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You can score great holiday gifts on a budget this season — shop some of our favorite finds that will brighten up anyone’s holiday, all available for $20 or less.

Local pick: Pewter Stain Glass Keyring - Charlotte Crown Skyline | $5.95 | Strap this to a purse or backpack to have a fahionable token of the Queen City.

Bedside carafe + tumbler | $15.99 | Gift a pretty amber tumbler and glass perfect for adorning any bedside table.

Eucalyptus shower steamers | $19.99 | They’ll love aromatherapy shower steamers that smell like peppermint, menthol, and eucalyptus.

Local pick: Houndstooth Fringe Scarf | $11.95 | Beat the cold this winter with this light and fashionable neckwear.

Malin + Goetz lip moisturizer | $16 | A hydrating lip moisturizer with a devoted fan base, this gift is perfect for those suffering from chapped lips.

Beer bottle chiller sticks | $19.99 | Gift beer lovers these chiller sticks that can instantly turn sad, lukewarm beer into delicious, cold beer.

14K gold cuff earrings | $13.95 | An affordable and adorable best-selling accessory.

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