2016 Holiday Gift Guide, gathered in one list

We have a tradition around here when it comes to whipping up some holiday gift guides for the folks, gals, and kids in your life, so here are this year’s go-to finds. We rounded up around 35 items in each category – many of which are under $25 (there are even things under $5!). *There is also a roundup of holiday coupon codes & discounts at the bottom of this post – you know we are suckers for a sale, and some places have 50% off right now!*

1. These fairly little druzy earrings (20% off with code SALE20!)
2. Little scissors shaped like The Eiffel Tower are a cute gift for crafters/sewers
3. Fairly candles that smell as good as they look consistently work
4. Sparkly kitty phone case (need I say more?)
5. A soft blue bucket bag rental for a special event (it sells for $345!)
6. Fancy office supplies are lively, like this Kate Spade tape dispenser
7. I do not want to jinx it, but this cute pink watch is $2.71!

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8. A personalized door mat is such a thoughtful idea
9. This genius pencil cup is also a place to put your glasses!
10. Another especially affordable watch that I WANT! (it is $3.09!)
11. Friend group gift idea: buy this earring collection & everyone gets a pair (they are $8.28 each if you share)
12. Ceramic pineapple with a pink top (I think that speaks for itself)
13. Vivid and glam sparkly studs in a bunch of lively colors
14. This sweatshirt is my go-to thing ever (they make a ton of funny ones in this shop)
15. Personalized card holder for business cards or credit cards in a small clutch (now 30% off!)
16. Glittery little Keds that I cannot stop thinking about (silver sold out but these pink ones are lively too)
17. This lovely ring makes my heart go pitter patter (20% off with code SALE20!)
18. Naughty & pleasant holiday towels (kinda want them for myself)
19. Go-to earrings ever (I have them in like 5 colors)
20. Adorable mini suede tassel keychains
21. EVERYONE has these broken/fraying cords, so prettier new ones make strong gifts (get a bulk set & split them up to save money)
22. When a zippered pouch makes you laugh out loud, you put it in your gift guide
23. I splurged for this succulent candle at Anthro and am fully obsessed with it
24. My friend got one of these from her friend & the rest of us are like “UM, WHERE’S MINE?”
25. A playful little knitted hat with a pompom = cute (on sale for $12.45!)
26. Another pair of novelty scissors (kinda wanna start a collection…)
27. Enjoy this $25 purse in a punchy and playful color
28. MERMAID BLANKET FOR THE WIN (45% off right now!)
29. This ceramic mason jar is in fact a measuring set (on sale for $7.79!)
30. I have seen this little pink polaroid camera in action and it is Excellent (30% off right now!)
31. We have this gold $15 clock on the counter in the kitchen and it consistently makes me smile
32. Cheeky reindeer earrings are my kind of holiday bling ($12.67 on sale!)
33. Enjoy enjoy enjoy Hayley Mitchell’s prints
34. If loving gold llama book ends is wrong, I do not want to be right (15% off)
35. This marble and wood cutting board is SO GOOD

And here is the stuff we found for the fellas (let the record show I want a bunch of things on this list too).

1. These gloves are warm & they work with a touch screen, so you do not have to take ’em off to use your phone (44% off!)
2. Lively socks are a stocking stuffer staple (these are 25% off right now)
3. Beard oil is a thing in our house now – and this stuff smells so good
4. Practical tech stuff like this universal remote can make someone’s day
5. This sleek looking clock is not simply an alarm, it tells you the temp & weather forecast
6. These are John’s go-to sneakers (he keeps rebuying them whenever they wear out)
7. This handsome leather watch is over 50% off right now!

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8. John wants this vintage looking clock in his shed (yup, dude’s still shed obsessed)
9. John’s beard does not trim itself, so a good beard trimmer‘s a must (55% off!)
10. More funny socks – this time with eyeglasses on them
11. For anyone asking what podcast mic we use, it is this one and we heart it
12. This pleasant big travel mug is especially insulated to keep things hot/cold
13. A leather cord kit keeps track of chargers or toiletries (65% off!)
14. We have used A LOT of tape measures, and this one is our go-to
15. An iPod dock with wireless headphones & remote = fairly fancy
16. This black leather phone case also has space for credit cards & some cash
17. John’s go-to smoothie maker is this thing right here
18. Wanna build more stuff? Snatch up a saw or two, like this one
19. Walkie talkies are lively for kids & adults alike (50% off!)
20. John’s boxing classes have him longing for a little punching bag
21. Pleasant quality pliers = bingo (23% off)
22. This cord looks better than all of those old fraying ones he has lying around
23. FOX SOCKS (25% off)
24. A pleasant winter skull cap warms heads and hearts (25% off)
25. John is not particular about much, but he loves this hair stuff
26. If you know someone who loves t-shirts, get them a t-shirt (like this Beatles one)
27. A pleasant slim leather wallet is a pleasant stocking stuffer
28. Truer words have never been spoken. We are loving this print.
29. This camel colored laptop sleeve is over 50% off!
30. Yup, this shirt is John’s spirit animal
31. Perk up a closet full of worn out work shirts with a crispy new one (62% off!)
32. This bluetooth speaker is looking mighty fine
33. A sleek leather belt is a good bet (30% off!)
34. Another winter hat, simply for good measure (25% off)

And since we are shopping for two little ones, let us dive into 35 lively gift ideas for babies and kids (many items are under $20, and nothing is over $35).

1. We already have this game and it is a hit with the kids
2. Such a sweet little toy camera
3. Fairly much our go-to kids book in the history of ever
4. The kids enjoy this toy vacuum that in fact makes noise & has suction!
5. Because every little one needs a compact toy banjo, right?
6. This alligator pull toy has been a go-to for YEARS around here
7. ENJOY this ides of this Color Your Own Headphones kit

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8. Playful pajamas are consistently a good idea
9. SUCH A SWEET BOOK with such a strong message: Hello, My Name Is Octicorn
10. These monster slippers would make a cute combo gift with #3)
11. A few Christmases ago we got a pleasant kids winter hat, and it got so much use!
12. Kids look fairly dang good when you put a reindeer on them
13. Loving the bright colors of this alphabet puzzle
14. I Still Live At Home Onesie. Because babies got jokes too.
15. Is there anything that keeps kids busy longer than Classic Lincoln Logs?
16. We have been loving this book lately
17. One more vote for a set of gloves and a hat – so cute and so useful
18. This adorable hipster animal sheet set is simply $13.99
19. Pretend play is the best – and our kids enjoy this breakfast in bed play set
20. Both of our children have latched onto a Jellycat stuffy like this (they are SO SOFT)
21. More cozy pjs are consistently a good idea, like these
22. Because, they are bear socks! I mean… (kinda want these in my size)
23. This wooden vegetable garden is so much lively for play planting
24. Panda socks are adorbs fo sho.
25. Rainbow playing cards are a lively stocking stuffer for an older kid
26. Our daughter is so into this Classic Operation Game
27. We are such large fans of classic golden books (& their iconic gold spines)
28. This little mini golf set looks fairly lively
29. ALL OF THE HEART EYES FOR this unicorn purse
30. Such a sweet little red riding hood doll
31. Our daughter has this Katie Daisy print hanging in her room
32. Wood stacking toys are consistently a hit at our house
33. You know we enjoy a Jellycat stuffy & this one’s a shark (with feet!)
34. Cannot wait to give this Pie Face game a whirl
35. This Geode Science Kit looks truly lively to do with your child

And as promised, here are some current coupon codes & sales for ya:

Anthropologie – 30% off everything with code LETSGO
ASOS – 30% off everything with code THANKFUL30 (enjoy this black v-neck, this especially low-cost striped shirt, and nearly all of their sneakers)
Banana Republic – 50% off five regularly priced items
Boden – 30% off everything (their kids stuff is adorable)
Crate & Barrel – 15% off everything with code SAVE15
CB2 – 15% off everything with code SAVE15
Gap – 50% off everything with code TGIF50
GapKids – 50% off everything with the code TGIF50!
J.Crew – 40% off everything with code HOLIDAY!
Joss & Main – up to 80% off
Kendra Scott – 20% off everything with code SALE20
Land of Nod – 20% off everything plus free shipping (I am loving their kids bedding, their toys and gifts, and this rug).
Madewell – 25% off with the code THATSALE
Minted -15% off no minimum, 20% off $150+ on holiday with code BF2016
Nordstrom – extra 20% off selected sale items
Old Navy – 50% off nearly everything
Pottery Barn is having a variety of “Daily Deals”
Pottery Barn Kids – 20% off + free shipping with code OHWHATFUN
PB Teen – 20% off + free shipping with code GIFT2YOU
Rejuvenation – up to 25% off
Serena and Lily – 25% off with code BESTEVER
Urban Outfitters – buy one, get one 50% off apparel
Wayfair – up to 80% off
Williams-Sonoma Home – 20% off with code THANKFUL
Zappos – Instant savings off plenty of brands like Nike & Uggs

And if you are looking to do some holiday home decor shopping, we have rounded up all of our go-to stuff right here for ya!

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