Welcome to the gift guide. You’ve come to the right place if:
- Due to social distancing requirements you can no longer go to the hair salon every six weeks, and that extra cash is burning a hole in your pocket
- You have a friend or family member whose love language is “gifts”
- You know a Leo (to know them is to love them)
- Jackie O is your icon and you wish people today still mailed thank you cards and letters to check in with one another
- Gwenyth Paltrow’s Goop gift guide is too rich for your taste or your wallet
Spade & Sparrows Wine
What: California reds, whites, and rose from Spade and Sparrows, made by Canadian The Bachelorette star Kaitlyn Bristowe. Since there’s no Bachelor in Paradise airing this summer, the franchise put the first three seasons of the show on Hulu. Send a bottle or two of this to a friend who plans to watch the series.
Who: Get this for any reality television fan or avid wine drinker.
Price: $19.85
Wild One BPA-free Dog Toys
What: BPA-free and food safe dog toys that will actually match your interior design from Wild One. These toys are made from natural rubber not plastic, which should make you feel better about no chemicals leaking out if you accidentally leave one in a hot car. The rope is 100% organic cotton and each item is puppy friendly.
Who: A friend with a dog or a dog who’s your friend. Address this package to Max.
Price: $10–24, Free shipping on orders over $50
Everlane Face Masks
What: Combine two of the biggest fashion staples of the year — masks and tie dye. Ten percent of the sales from these 100% cotton Everlane masks go to the ACLU. They also come in neutral colors and all black.
Who: Everyone should be wearing a mask when they go outside. Therefore, this practical and sustainable gift is useful for anyone who has to go outside.
Price: 5 masks for $25, 3 masks for $18
Slip Pure Silk Sleep Masks
What: The slip beauty brand makes a handful of luxurious silk products like scrunchies, pillowcases, and sleep masks. These masks come in a variety of neutral metallic colors like caramel, charcoal, and silver which have been colored with nontoxic dyes. They also sell masks that are embroidered with novelty phrases like “Jet Lagged”, “Out of Office”, and “Love is Love”. Pair this with a
Who: High quality essential items, like this anti-aging sleep mask, is a thoughtful gift for anyone you want to impress or thank.
Price: $50
Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee
What: Podcast favorite Four Sigmatic makes products like coffees, protein powders, and cacao mixes using mushrooms as superfoods and adaptogenic herbs. Their health-focused instant coffees feature probiotics, chaga, and lions mane to help you start the morning off right. They’re less caffeinated than a normal coffee, but you can always double the dose. Pair this gift with a lovely mug, like these Astier de Villate ceramics designed by Lou Doillon.
Who: These are perfect for anyone cutting down on caffeine or taking control of their health and digestion.
Price: $15 for an Instant Coffee Box (10 Packets), $32 for 2 Bags of Coffee Grounds (with subscriptions)
A Hardcover Book
What: A hardcover book is a great practical gift. You can give away a book you already have read and enjoyed or order something online. I recommend hardcover because they feel more like a substantial gift due to their weight and because they’re usually worth more money if the giftee wants to sell it after they’ve read it. I’m currently reading Becoming by Michelle Obama, but you should match the books content to the giftee’s interests.
Who: Anyone who likes to read or mentioned wanting to read more during Quarantine.
Price: Becoming sells new for $27.49 at Barnes and Noble
Sallye Ander “No-Bite-Me” Bug Repellent
What: All natural and DEET-free bug repelling cream and soap by Sallye Ander is a healthy way to keep bugs away during summer barbecuing and gardening. My friend who is pregnant was gifted this by her sister as it as safe for children. I tried the soap the other day and was pleasantly surprised by the high quality and minty lemongrass smell. The brand makes other bath products like a Tea Tree shampoo bar and Baby balms and soaps.
Who: An outdoorsy friend with a backyard or children could appreciate this gift.
