Make holiday gifting easier with 90+ gift ideas in this special edition newsletter, put together with our shopping + deals site The Buy.
Win the holidays with these gift ideas
Embrace the holiday giving season with this guide that’s got something for everyone, including local finds. | Graphic by 6AM City
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.
Including a knitted blanket and a punny candle.
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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 | $149.95 | 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.
Including a jumbo cooler bag and conversation starters for kids.
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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 | $19.99 | Speaking of road trips, these backseat car organizers are every parent’s best friend + come complete with a tablet holder.
200 Kids Conversation Cards | $29.97 | 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 | $319.99 | 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.
Including a glitzy tumbler and Spikeball.
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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 | $34.99+ | A bestseller in women’s fashion sweatshirts, this cropped sweatshirt comes in multiple colors and includes a thumb hole.
Spikeball set | $69.99 | 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 | $31.99 | 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 | $29.99 | Both kids and adults will end up belting their heart out with this wireless, Bluetooth karaoke set.
Including a puzzle board and the prettiest tea set.
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Local pick:Luxury Throws | $40+ | Gift a cozy blanket perfect to snuggle with a good book.
Rotating puzzle board + poppy puzzle | $99.99 + $24.15 | 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 | $119.99 | A luxury hotel + spa-quality waffle robe crafted from 100% cotton and silk.
Heated foot massager | $89.99 | 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.
Including comfy flannel and a customized book embosser.
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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.
UGG Tasman Slipper | $110.00 | 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 | $49.98 | Choose your favorite plaid pattern + snag them a warm jacket great for hiking, trekking, and camping all season long.
Including the best headphones and a dorm-friendly basketball hoop.
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Stanley Quencher | $45.00 | The internet-famous water bottle, available in cute colors like Matcha Cream.
Cropped puffy vest | $36.97+ | A stylish vest for warmth walking to classes.
Including a nut milk maker and a stuffed burger press.
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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 | $46.99 | 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.
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 | $89.90 | Home cooks can take their cuisine to a whole new level with this sous vide cooker that achieves the perfect level of doneness.
Including a classic outdoor beanie and a two cup cook set.
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 | $32.89 | 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.
