The Glow Guide: Holiday Gift Guide

We've all been there, year after year struggling to find the perfect gift for all of the loved ones in your life! No matter what your budget it is always a difficult task to find something that everyone will love! Looking for her, him, mom and dad, and your holiday party hosts? Don't worry we have your back! With your help, we have put together The Glow Guide: Holiday Gift Guide!

Gifts for Her

Looking for the perfect gift for your sister, girlfriend, cousin, wife or bestie? Look no further, here are 10 gift ideas for all of the ladies in your life!

1. Sephora Gift Sets. There is something for every lady in your life at Sephora! Some of my favourites are the Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Jet Set – $25 USD, the Rare Beauty – Selena's Favs $ Piece Mini Set – $30 USD, and the First Aid Beauty – Your Future looks Fab – $49 USD.

2. Alphalete EVERYTHING! For your gym girlies, Alpalete has some super cute and high-quality gym fits. A crowd favourite from our followers is the Amplify Leggings – $50.40 USD, with a colour for everyone, just add a top to create a matching set and you've got a great gift for your girl who loves to lift.

3. Slip Silk Pillowcases – $66.75 - $82.50 USD. Give the gift of true beauty sleep this year with a Slip pillowcase. Great for hair and skin you truly wake up feeling beautiful and come on, who doesn't love the feeling of silk?!

4. YnM Weighted Blanket – $129.99 USD. What better gift for your favourite girl than the gift of cozy comfort with one of the top-rated weighted blankets on the market!

5. Uggs, believe it or not, they're back and the women in your life probably want a pair. It's as simple as that! From the OG style to new favourites like the classic ultra minis – $140 USD, there's something for everyone!

6. The Our Place Always Pan – $99 USD. You've definitely seen this all over the internet this year and everyone secretly wants it, so make a girl's dream come true! This pan does it all for your ladies who love to cook.

7. Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag – $38 USD. Again, you've probably seen this around or the trend of fanny pack/belt bags resurfacing. It's time to lean into it! the everywhere belt bag is truly perfect to bring your essentials everywhere! Whether you're going for a run, going for a stroll through the city or travelling this bag is sleek and stylish and has room for all of the essentials.

8. Mejuri - prices vary. Who doesn't love getting a little box of bling during the holidays? Mejuri offers simple and elegant designs that every woman will love! From necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings Mejuri should be your one-stop-shop

for all things jewelry this holiday season!

9. June's Boy Smells Candle – $36 USD. I think this one speaks for itself!

10. SKIMS Cozy Set – prices vary. This is the ultimate cozy gift that any woman in your life will love!

Gifts for Him

It will be a very happy holiday for the men in your life with these gift ideas! Check out these 10 gift ideas to add to your holiday shopping list this year.

1. Paco Robanne - 1 Million – $94.00 USD I know it's basic but we want the men in our lives to smell good and let me tell you, this cologne is a crowd pleaser!

2. The Manscaped Performance Package – $119.99 USD. Not only do we want our men to smell good, but we also want to make sure they are well-groomed from head to toe👀This is the ultimate package for your man's package

3. Origins Men in Merry – Essential Men's Routine – $37 USD. Boys deserve self-care too! This is a great kit with all of the essentials from Origins #1 selling cleanser – Checks and Balances, the Clear Improvement Charcoal Mask, Mega Mushroom Lotion, and the Ginzing Oil-free energy-boosting gel moisturizer.

4. Personalized Whiskey Decanter Set – $52.18 USD. For the Whiskey lovers in your life, this is the perfect addition to their bar cart, with a ✨personal touch✨.

5. Carhart Loose Fit Washed Duck Insulated Jac – $109.99 - $119.99 USD. Keep your man cozy and fashionable on the streets this winter with this classic Carhart Jacket.

6. Nike Killshot 2 Sneakers – $103.93-$310.59 USD. A cool and understated sneaker to give your man some style.

7. Theragun Mini – $174 USD. "Compact but powerful, Theragun mini is the most agile massage device that goes wherever you do", a great gift for him (and for you).

8. Cosori Air Fryer – $107.98 USD. If the men in your life don't already have an air fryer, now is the time! These things turn any man into a chef, need I say more?

9. YETI Roadie 24 Cooler – $199.98 USD. Perfect for his next boys' trip to keep the brews cold.

10. Garment-Dyed Crewneck Sweatshirt – $98 USD. This 100% Cotton crewneck will keep your boy comfy and cozy all year round, looking stylish and dapper, good enough to meet mom and dad!

Gifts for parents

1. An experience! Let's face it our parents have already bought everything they want for themselves this Christmas so give them the gift of an experience. This could be a couples massage, wine tasting or a weekend getaway! Give the gift of romance to your parents this holiday season!

2. Pottery Barn Teddy Robe - $39USD for mom and a new set of flannel pj's – $29.99 USD for dad (dad's love getting pj's and they're probably wearing the same set they've had since the '90s). Plus who doesn't love getting pj's and cozy clothes during the holidays?

3. OAUI Bath Set – $106 USD. Being a parent is stressful so give the gift of relaxation this year! The OAUI Chill Pill Bath Bombs, Scalp & Body Scrub, and Body Créme are the ultimate bath and body combo to incite relaxation after mom and dad after spending the holidays hosting relatives (if you know, you know).

4. Beis The Weekender Bag – $68.60 USD. Perfect for a romantic weekend away or your next family holiday! The weekender bag will ensure that your parents are travelling in style!

For Mom

1. Sunday Riley – Anti-Aging Kit – $79.05. The ultimate nighttime skincare routine to preserve our mom's beauty (be careful with the delivery of this one - emphasize preserving the beauty not making her look younger)

2. Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau de Parfum – $108 USD. This is one of my favourite new scents that is great for any season! "This is a delicious potion of joy built around the gardenia flower blended with solar jasmine absolute, cheerful pear blossom accord, and sweet brown sugar accord. It is a signature floral scent for all free-spirited women full of positive energy." I think Sephora summed this one up perfectly!

3. Flower Subscription - prices vary. The gift that keeps giving! Sign your mom up for a flower delivery subscription to remind her how much you love her every month. Look for a delivery service near you!

For Dad

1. L.L. Bean Heritage Cable Knit Sweater – $89 USD. Dad's always need a new sweater and love getting the latest fashions from their kids. This cable knit sweater is a timeless piece that's perfect for any and all dads.

2. Catan Deluxe Starter Set – $99.99 CAD. Bring your dads' competitive side this holiday season with a family game night! This is my dad's favourite board game and the only reason he ever participates in the family game night is when we're playing Catan.

3. Master Class All Access Pass – $180 USD. Is your dad looking for a new hobby or wanting to hone a skill? There's a master class for anything and everything!

Gifts for Friends and Holiday Hosts

If there is only one rule to follow this holiday season it's this; NEVER SHOW UP TO A SOIRÉE EMPTY HANDED. period. Whether you're doing a gift exchange with friends or going to your neighbourhood holiday party, these are gifts that everyone will adore!

1. Mala the Brand - Minis – $56 CAD This set of four mini natural soy wax, eco-friendly candles are the perfect gift for a party host or way to say thanks for being my friend! The Mala minis offer the most popular scents; Cereal, Milk + Sugar, Silk, and Sundays as well as a mini set of the holiday collection: Peppermint Cocoa, Tobacco + Vanilla, Mistletoe, and Butterscotch! This brand is a small- women-owned business from Vancouver, Canada that creates sustainable and natural candles using wood wicks (for maximum cozy feels), lead-free cotton wicks and the highest quality blend of phthalate-free fragrance and essential oils for their soy wax candles. Feel good about supporting this small female brand this holiday season!

2. Local small-batch spirits. The holidays are a perfect time to share a few cocktails with friends so what better gift than a bottle of your friend's favourite spirit! Lately, I have been loving the Mt Tom gin from murr-ma distilling co right here in Massachusetts. Check out what distilleries are near you and support local small businesses and spread some holiday cheer(s)!

3. WE'RE NOT REALLY STRANGERS – $17.50 USD. You've definitely seen this game floating around and if you or your friends don't already have it, it makes the perfect gift for any holiday gathering! Get the original version of the game or even one of the expansion packs to play with friends or for an extra special family game night, the new family edition will bring everyone closer together this holiday season!

4. Williams Sonoma – Marble & Brass Board – $49.95 USD. Bring a Charcuterie board to your next soiree with this gorgeous monogrammed marble cheeseboard!

5. Pukka Tea Selection Box – $19.99 USD. Who doesn't love a hot cup of tea on a dreary winter day? This gift box features 45 sachets of incredible organic herbal teas selected from the Pukka range. The best part is that the package is 100% recyclable or compostable so you can buy this guilt-free!

6. Grown Alchemist Hand Wash & Hand Lotion – $89 USD. Hopefully, everyone has been washing their hands more often and idk about you but I have definitely grown to appreciate a good soap and lotion set for a guest bathroom or powder room. helo your host restock for their next party!

7. Atlas of the Heart, Brené Brown – $30 CAD. More than a self-help book, in the lastest from Brené Brown "takes us on a journey through eighty-seven of the emotions and experiences that define what it means to be human. As she maps the necessary skills and an actionable framework for meaningful connection, she gives us the language and tools to access a universe of new choices and second chances—a universe where we can share and steward the stories of our bravest and most heartbreaking moments with one another in a way that builds connection." This is the book everyone needs to read heading into a new year.

8. Wine Simple: A Totally Approachable Guide from a World-Class Sommelier – $16.29 USD. For your wino friends who want to become the groups' sommelier.

9. Casamigos Cocktail Gift Set – $49.95 USD. Get the party started with Casamigos!

10. Give the gift of homemade baked goods! The best part of the holidays is all of the tasty treats! Spend some time with your family baking an assortment of your best holiday cookies and confections and package them in a classic cookie tin to bring to your next holiday gathering. Sometimes the best gift is a labour of love.

I hope that this gift guide has inspired your shopping list. Happy Holidays & Happy Gifting!

- GlowGuide