We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Advent calendars have morphed into many different things over the years, from wall hangings with 24 tiny cardboard doors that open to reveal a piece of chocolate each day, to daily affirmations or hidden surprises, but the message … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. You’re a smart shopper, but no one suspects it, because your gifts always look so luxe. Sound familiar? Then consider this your cheat sheet for your 2021 shopping endeavors. We’ve rounded up 20 presents that look more expensive … Read more
Jennifer Beck Goldblatt Contributor Jennifer Beck Goldblatt has never passed a sale without slowing down to take a look. She’s a freelance editor and writer who was previously on staff at many lifestyle magazines including Rachael Ray Every Day, Shape, Fitness, Food Network Magazine, and more. These days, she entertains her two kids and hangs … Read more
Lydia Mack Contributor Lydia Mack is a freelance writer and author of the book “I Put Pants On for This.” Her work has been published by VICE, HelloGiggles, On Our Moon, and more. She has been a sweatpants loyalist and homebody since before it was cool, and frequently forgets that she just made a cup … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. You can always count on The Container Store for the very best organization essentials — and also for your holiday gifting needs. Yes, believe it or not, the beloved storage haven doubles as a genius (and affordable!) present … Read more
(Image credit: Ellie Baygulov/Stocksy) Ah, Costco. Is there anything you can’t get at the buy-in-bulk giant? Cars, kitchen cabinets, home mortgages: Costco sells them all. And believe it or not, the store is just as good for small stuff. Nestled among the aisles of 36-packs of toilet paper and $5 rotisserie chickens are perfect holiday … Read more
Lydia Mack Contributor Lydia Mack is a freelance writer and author of the book “I Put Pants On for This.” Her work has been published by VICE, HelloGiggles, On Our Moon, and more. She has been a sweatpants loyalist and homebody since before it was cool, and frequently forgets that she just made a cup … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. They say the best gifts come in the smallest packages. In this case, they also fit into the tiniest budgets — even a $10 budget! If you visit Target as often as I do, then you know you … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Buying gifts from small businesses — and BIPOC-owned businesses in particular — is not only great for the economy, but it’s a lovely way to find something special for anyone and everyone on your list. Many smaller companies … Read more
Heath Ceramics $35.00 Heath’s winter 2021 palette takes inspiration from the longest night of the year, the Winter Solstice. For the friend that can’t get enough fresh flowers, gift this tiny little vase for bedside blooms, choosing from the glaze colors Nightfall, Cranberry, or Dawn, launching Oct. 15. (Other colors are already available for $29.)