This Christmas gift guide is basically all my favorite things! Things that I get asked about over and over by all of you! Or things that I can’t live without or would love to get for a gift. I hope you like it! Let me know what is your favorite thing on the list or what you are giving to others!
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#1- Initial Personalized Necklace-
I have have THIS initial necklace that I get asked about daily. It was a gift and was pretty pricey. I found THIS initial necklace that is similar to mine, it is 14k gold. Or there is THIS one that is very budget friendly.
#2- Motivational Necklace
14k gold, handcrafted, hand-stamped inspirational quote necklace is a reminder of the power of intention. This double pendant necklace features a quote from Buddha, What you think you become, what you feel you attract, what you imagine you create. I have it and it is one I wear daily.
#3-Quartz Face Roller
Very popular item! Crystal healing has been used for centuries for smooth, youthful-looking skin. This roller may help you maintain healthy blood circulation and skin tone, and help to boost natural collagen. It can reduce puffiness and wrinkles; it can help improve elasticity of the skin; and it can help promote lymphatic drainage. It also helps to reduce undereye dark circles and can eliminate tox
#4- Non-toxic Deodorant
Paraben and aluminium free! I am using these for stocking stuffers! And also makes a nice little add-on gift. Everyone said that Native was their favorite non-toxic deodorant. (HERE)
#5- Houseplant
A houseplant is the perfect gift! And these are great because you can send one to someone who lives away from you! I personally love my “Prayer Plant”. This is a meaningful gift to give. The prayer plants leaves are active. They move up and closer together at night 🙏 There is also THIS Prayer Plant!
#6- Non-Toxic Copper Baking Set
CopperKitchen Baking Pans – 5 pcs Toxic Free NONSTICK – Organic Environmental Friendly! A great gift for a baker or someone who loves nice things in their kitchen. The copper is my favorite color in the kitchen. THESE “Green Pans” are on my Christmas List!!! I did a lot of research and they are one of the top non-toxic pans that are still non-stick.
#7- Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner
Top home-purchase for sure. Add this to your wish-list! I clean all of my upholstery with it and also my rugs. I used THIS non-toxic cleaner with it.
#8- Splatter Guard
I got a splatter guard as a gift one year and we use it so often! One of the best gifts I got! We put it over our pans whenever we cook but don’t want to enclose the food with a lid. I think this is how I am able to keep our small cooking area so clean! Also I love the different colors! Find the pink one HERE /// Blue HERE /// Metal HERE
#9- Leopard Sweater
Everyone looks good in leopard and it works for ALL ages! I love leopard on my girls and my grandma looks like a babe in leopard. I just ordered THIS sweater for myself…six way up!! Like two sizes up. THIS sweater fits loose.
#10- Matches
These are just a cute little gift- perfect add-on gift to a favorite candle.
#11- Magic Lights
Everyone needs a set of magic lights in their home. Use under kitchen cabinets, in a bookcase, in a sconce with my magic light trick. And many of said they used them when their power went out! Emergency preparedness!
#12- Dishcloths
These dishcloths I am in love with!!! Have you ever seen a cuter dishcloth? Great gift for a friend.
#13- Label Maker
One of my FAVORITE all-time things, a label maker! Such a great gift or use to for a white-elephant game (non-gag).
#14- Glass Storage Containers
I switched to all glass rather then plastic over the summer. Not many people would think to buy these for themselves. That is why they would make an awesome gift.
#15- Himalayan Salt Lamp-
I recently talked about why I bought a salt lamp on THIS post. It might be woo woo for some. But we love the soft glow in our home even if it does nothing. Very fun gift to give.
#16- Water Bottle
My water bottle that goes EVERYWHERE with me. I have THIS one that I use at home. But THIS skinny with the leak-proof lid I take when I travel or leave the house. Double Wall Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated for extreme temperature retention! 24+ Hours Ice Cold & 12+ Hours Piping Hot!(Use code nestingwithgrace for 10% off).
#17- Cutting Board with Leather Straps
I have really similar cutting boards to these. The reason everyone loves them is because of the leather strap and the shape! These are food-safe too.
#18- Slippers
Slippers are always a great gift! I have the dutch-style slippers! They fit true to size. The pink slippers come in other colors, I read if you are in-between sizes then size up. One more thing that might be helpful. I asked my teachers to chime in on Instagram about what they like to get for Christmas from students. I got a ton of feedback and I narrowed it down to this-
What TEACHERS really want-
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Hand written card from student AND parent
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Compliment jar (this would be cute mixed with some gift cards inside or cash!)
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CASH
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Healthy snacks to leave at school
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Gift Card for- movies, Starbucks, spa gift card, Amazon, Target or to a restaurant in their town
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No Candles
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No Mugs
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No Sweets
Hope that helps!
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Jennifer S says
I have these dishcloths from Anthro and I LOVE them. Why have a boring old sponge or brush when you can have a bright, pretty cloth?
[email protected] says
exactly!! They are so cute!
Courtney says
This is awesome! And I have to say that you are completely spot on with what teachers want, coming from a teacher, haha!
[email protected] says
oh good!! I hope it helps all you teachers!!
sharon says
Hi, I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed this gift guide! I laughed out loud at the ‘woo woo’ comment on the Himalayan Salt Light :). I totally agree with your advice on teacher gifts, on every bullet point. Thank you for your help, I know your recommendations are based on true experience. I will be doing some shopping tonight!
[email protected] says
Thanks Sharon!!! Ha! I am a little woo woo!
Michele says
Love your gift guide!! I was just looking for an affordable initial necklace.
One FYI- buy those pans from Costco. I will tell you i purchased them about a year and a half ago because i wanted something non toxic, but they were the worst!! Scratched with wooden spoons and EVERYTHING stuck to them. Costco is amazing and took them back. I hope it was just a bad batch but at least it’s simple to return if you buy from Costco. Thanks again for what you do and Merry Christmas
Dana says
This is great…thank you!!
Emy says
Our teachers are getting candles 🤷🏼♀️ Found Capri Blue Volcano travel tins in a local shop and bought a bunch. We’re adding cute match sets, homemade kid artwork (super beautiful salty watercolors!), and Starbucks gift cards. As a former teacher, this is a gift I’d have loved to get. Though honestly, I was touched by any and every gift I got (yes, even the mugs and sweets 😉).
Lisa Marutz says
Forwarding this list to my husband!! Fingers crossed, anything from this list would be great!
Thanks so much, Lisa
Karen Jones says
Oh no! I dragged my feet and the cutting boards are no longer available. Do you have anymore you recommend?