As 2020 (finally) comes to an end, it’s time to relax and enjoy the holidays. But first, we have some shopping to do! Be sure to check out the end of this post to read my thoughts about the timing of this year’s gift guide. Just remember – it’s 2020, so it’s absolutely acceptable to wrap up a piece of paper or printed photo of a gift to give to someone if your package isn’t delivered in time. We all need to be a little easier on ourselves and each other as this tough year comes to a close! With that being said, let’s get into the gift guide! Here are my top 20 gift picks for any gal on your list (including yourself) in no particular order:
[1] MONOGRAMMED LEATHER CARD CASE
Royce
Anyone who is constantly on-the-go needs this beautiful RFID-blocking leather card case. I’m a sucker for a good monogram, and I think it’s so amazing that Royce offers it complementary with this card case! Adding someone’s initials to this gift is such a simple way to make it more personal. This high-quality leather in the most beautiful blush pink color (they have other colors too) is what dreams are made of. The card case has two slots on each side, so it fits everything you need inside!
[2] SPICED CIDER 16 OZ. JAR CANDLE
E|M Candle Co.
I have a sweet spot for Wisconsin-based small businesses like E|M Candle Co. They specialize in making beautiful hand-poured soy candles that are a go-to gift for me! I am obsessed with their Spiced Cider Candle – it’s the perfect fall + winter scent. The candle has notes of cinnamon, citrus, pecan, and cedarwood. They have three different sizes available; the 16 oz. Jar Candle shown here has a double wick so it burns more evenly! If Spiced Cider isn’t your thing, E|M Candle Co. has a bunch of other scents available. The amber-colored jars and simple labels make these candles double as home decor. Plus, who doesn’t love receiving a candle as a gift?!
[3] CUSTOM WOOD SIGN
Bailey Rose Design
This gorgeous wood sign comes from one of my favorite small handmade shops, Bailey Rose Design. The owner Katie hand paints every single sign on her site, and there is even an option to customize! I had this wood sign made with our wedding in mind, so I used the quote “how sweet it is to be loved by you”. Katie absolutely nailed it with this sign – it looks like something you’d find on Pinterest! The dark wood stain contrasts so nicely with the white lettering. The possibilities are endless with this gift idea! Be sure to check out some of the other items in the Bailey Rose Design shop while you’re there.
[4] WEIGHTED BLANKET
Baloo Living
I have been a fan of weighted blankets for a long time, and I’m absolutely hooked. Weighted blankets are another great gift idea for the girl (or guy) in your life who loves to snuggle up at home binging Netflix. There’s just something about a Baloo weighted blanket that feels like a warm hug! I use mine all year round, but these blankets are even better during cold winters. I have both the 15lb. blanket (full size) and 12lb. throw blanket and both are amazing – I sleep with the full size blanket every night and use the throw in the living room. The throw size weighted blanket (or any one of Baloo’s weighted blankets) is something everyone would love to see under the tree!
[5] “MIDWEST NICE” CREWNECK SWEATSHIRT
Madisonian Apparel
We’ve all heard the stereotype about Midwesterners being super nice and friendly; now you can gift this fun crewneck to the girl on your list who is the epitome of “Midwest Nice“. It’s so cozy and warm, and I love the relaxed fit. Madisonian Apparel is another Wisconsin-based company; it was founded to highlight the pride that Wisconsinites feel when they encounter anything Wisconsin-related when traveling. This Midwest Nice crewneck is an absolute must, and as Madisonian Apparel says, “it’s not a stereotype if it’s always true.”
[6] LINEN PILLOWCASE SET
Baloo Living
Another favorite of mine from Baloo Living is their set of linen pillowcases. I have one of their white Linen Duvet Covers for my weighted blanket, and these pillowcases complete the set! Linen is my absolute favorite material for bedding, especially the Baloo Living French linen. It’s lightweight and breathable, and it’s really easy to take care of. Any Baloo Living products would make an amazing gift!
[7] PHONE CASE + BEAUTY BANK
Fifth & Ninth
A new phone case is always a safe bet for a gift when you aren’t sure what to get someone. The one shown above is the “Antelope” case and it offers premium drop protection while being super lightweight. A great gift idea is to pair one of Fifth & Ninth’s phone cases with a Beauty Bank, which is a portable phone charger AND lighted compact mirror all in one! It’s so cute and functional – I never leave the house without mine. Fifth & Ninth has the cutest accessories for every girl on your gift list! You’re sure to find something here, especially for people who are tough to buy gifts for.
[8] BELT BAG
Boon Supply
Boon Supply’s belt bag is perfect for the girl on your list who doesn’t leave home without her essentials but needs somewhere to store them when she’s out and about! I love how lightweight and simple this blush belt bag is. It is a pretty pink color and can be worn around your waist or as a crossbody. For $21 (it’s also on sale right now), it’s a must-have bag for those days where you wish you had an extra hand.
It’s really important to me to support brands that give back – Boon Supply is an eco-friendly company that gives 40% of every purchase back to charity! Purchasing Boon Supply products crosses two things off your list – gifts for your friends + family and a donation to your favorite charity. It truly is shopping you can feel good about! For this gift guide, Boon Supply Co. set up a fundraiser for a charity near and dear to my heart – Project Sleep. Project Sleep aims to educate and improve public awareness of sleep disorders and share the importance of sleep. As someone who has an uphill battle with a sleep disorder every day, Project Sleep seemed like the obvious choice for my Boon Supply Co. fundraiser! If you shop through my links in this paragraph, 40% of your order total will be donated to Project Sleep automatically (at no additional cost to you).
[9] PINK CLAY SCALP SCRUB
Kerotin
Kerotin Haircare’s scalp scrubs are a great stocking stuffer or gift for your BFF. The Pink Clay Scalp Scrub is my favorite of the two Kerotin offers. It is really easy to use and eliminates product buildup to unclog pores and promote healthy growth. Plus, it feels amazing to exfoliate your scalp! I love treating myself to a self-care scalp scrub every week. While you’re shopping for some Kerotin goodies, be sure to pick up a scalp scrub for yourself too. Bonus – use the code “JORDAN15OFF” for 15% off your first Kerotin order!
[10] LEATHER APPLE WATCH STRAP
Nomad
Nomad is one of my favorite lifestyle brands. Everything they make is such high quality! Last year, quite a few of Nick’s Christmas presents were from Nomad; I definitely did more holiday shopping there again this year! This beautiful Apple Watch strap by Nomad is made out of Horween leather that naturally patinas over time. It’s a really comfortable watchband and looks both bold and timeless. Even though I’m featuring this in the gift guide “for her”, it would also make a great gift for any guy on your list! They offer multiple shades of leather and even a few different hardware color options.
[11] FIRMY THE DAY SET
Drunk Elephant
Drunk Elephant makes the best beauty sets (and products) on the market. I love gifting sets because they allow someone to try out a ton of different products so they can find out what they like! Their new “Firmy the Day” set contains some of my Drunk Elephant favorites: C-Firma Day Serum (full size), D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops (8ml), B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum (8ml), Protini Polypeptide Cream (15ml), Umbra Tinte Physical Daily Defense SPF 30 (15ml), and a little compact mirror. The Firmy the Day set is the perfect gift to kickstart someone’s morning with strong, firm, hydrated skin. With an $88 price tag (valued at $127), this set is a must-have!
[12] MARBLE METRO MUG
Nayad
A girl can never have too many cups! I am obsessed with this mug because of the matte marble pattern and the insulation. It keeps cold drinks cold for 20 hours and hot drinks hot for 10 hours; plus, it doesn’t sweat and get moisture everywhere! The handle of this mug is another one of my favorite features – it’s hard to find cups this big that actually have a handle. The lid seals tightly and has a flippy cap that makes it easy to sip when you’re on the go. It comes in both a 15oz and 20oz size in multiple colors. The one featured above is the 20oz size, and it’s perfect for a big cup of coffee. Nayad was so sweet to give me a discount code to share with you! Use the code “JORDANHEBL” for 10% off your entire order. Can you think of someone on your list who needs this cup?!
[13] LANDSCAPE LONG SLEEVE TEE
doNorth
This awesome lake landscape tee is from another Midwest shop that I absolutely adore. The design reminds me of summertime at the cabin, and I love that it’s long sleeve so I can wear it all winter long. This long sleeve, or anything from doNorth, would be the perfect gift for any of your lake-loving northwoods-y friends. It’s a unisex tee so it has a loose fit and would also be a great gift for any guy on your list!
[14] SCRUNCHIES
Missy Jane
Cute scrunchies are one of my favorite affordable gifts to receive and also to give to my friends and family! These scrunchies from Missy Jane are handcrafted in Arizona out of the highest-quality materials. You can tell when you wear them just how much love each product was crafted with! Aside from the scrunchies that I love so much, Missy Jane has other hair accessories – stay tuned for my Gift Guide Under $25 to see another one of my favorite Missy Jane items! The scrunchies pictured above are the Black and White Grid Oversized Scrunchie, Copper Knotted Bow Scrunchie, and Pink Tie-Dye Scrunchie (similar). While you’re adding a few to your cart for your girls, don’t forget to grab some hair accessories for yourself!
[15] LIFEPLANNER
Erin Condren
I just got my new LifePlanner for 2021, and it had me thinking about how great of a gift planners are! As 2020 comes to an end (FINALLY), we all have high hopes for the upcoming year. There’s no better way to start off the year on the right foot than with the gift of a new planner! Erin Condren’s LifePlanner is the perfect tool for organizing your months, weeks, and days. There are three different layouts available, so it can be customized to your needs! If you aren’t exactly sure which planner layout to get for someone as a gift, you can always get an Erin Condren gift card so they can pick out their own. The LifePlanner is the planner I’ve been using for the last 5 years, so I highly recommend giving one as a functional + fun gift!
[16] IMPERIAL PINT
BrüMate
As I said earlier, I firmly believe that you can never have too many cups and tumblers; my overflowing cup cabinets back up that belief. Insulated cups and tumblers like this gorgeous pink one from BrüMate are a go-to gift for me whenever I’m not sure what to get someone on my list. BrüMate makes high-quality drinkware that keeps drinks cold (or hot) for hours and helps you reduce your carbon footprint. Their cups are perfect for spiked hot chocolate in the winter and margaritas or mixed drinks in the summer! You can even purchase a shaker lid for the Imperial Pint cup to make it double as a cocktail shaker. The Pint is 20oz because, as BrüMate says, “16 oz. just isn’t enough.” Everyone uses cups, and I know that my family will be finding a few BrüMate Imperial Pint tumblers under the tree this year!
[17] “ALCOHOL YOU LATER” CANDLE
Blow Me Candle Co.
Okay, first of all, can we talk about how funny the name of this candle company is?! I knew I’d love their stuff as soon as I heard their name. Every one of Blow Me Candle Co.‘s candles has a witty name that’s sure to make anyone smile. Their candles are non-toxic and clean burning. There are a ton of scents available, so you’re sure to find something for everyone! Plus, all of their candles have wood wicks that give off that cozy crackling sound that everyone loves. The “Alcohol You Later” candle featured above reminds me of Sunday morning brunch – it’s the perfect gift for your brunch-loving pal!
[18] BLUE LIGHT GLASSES
Fifth & Ninth
This year more than ever, we’ve all been spending a ton of time on the computer. A lot of us are indefinitely working from home, so these glasses make the perfect gift! Blue light glasses are non-prescription glasses that protect your eyes from harmful blue light emitted from screens (like your laptop and phone). Wearing blue light glasses reduces eye strain and can even help improve sleep! These adorable transparent tan glasses are the “Draper” style from Fifth & Ninth. They are beautifully made and are really comfortable to wear. In fact, I’m wearing them as I write this! I have experienced the benefits of blue light glasses firsthand, so every girl on my list this year will be getting a pair.
[19] LINEN TOTE
Boon Supply
Linen is my favorite material for bedding, and it’s also my favorite fabric for bags + accessories! This gorgeous blue cotton blend linen tote is super roomy and would be the perfect work bag or daily tote. It’s thick and durable enough to handle anything you throw inside, and it’s also machine washable! Products like this that are both functional and beautiful make the best gift.
[20] “U BETCHA” TEE
Madisonian Apparel
Is this not the most Wisconsin-y shirt you’ve ever seen?! I literally laughed out loud when I saw this shirt by Madisonian Apparel. Like the description says, “Midwest speak, makes sense to us”. I’m guilty of using all of these phrases on a daily basis! This t-shirt is the perfect gift for your Midwesty friend that regularly uses phrases like “u betcha” and “ope, sorry“. This is my new favorite shirt!
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I hope you enjoyed this year’s Holiday Gift Guide: for Her and were inspired by some of the products and brands featured! I have been doing gift guides at this caliber for three years now, and this is the first year that every single item featured is sponsored. Getting to work with such amazing brands on a project like this is a dream! 2020 has been a tough year for everyone, but small businesses have especially suffered. Now more than ever, they need our support. Whether it’s for Christmas, birthdays, or other holidays, remember to shop small!
ONE MORE NOTE:
There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to publishing a gift guide like this. Every single item in each of my gift guides is curated by me. I only feature products and brands that I truly love and would buy for myself! Working with these brands is absolutely amazing, but there is a ton of behind the scenes work. For every brand that appears in this series, I have sent dozens of emails, spent hours researching, attempted to make sure products ship out on time (which was extra challenging this year thanks to USPS), spent hours shooting and editing photos, and so much more.
To be completely candid, yes, these gift guides were published later than I had hoped this year. Life happened and packages were super delayed – all things that were out of my control. This is not to complain or get sympathy from anyone – I love what I do, and I wouldn’t change a thing about it (other than the timing of this year’s posts). The moral of the story is that creating this annual series is not an easy project, and I work extremely hard to make it the highest quality possible. So even if your Christmas shopping is already done, I hope you’ll check out some of the products and brands featured, because they truly are the best of the best!
Be sure to check out the “2020 Holiday Gift Guide: 20 Gift Ideas For Him” post and the “2020 Holiday Gift Guide: Under $25” post!
*This post is sponsored by: Royce, E|M Candle Co., Bailey Rose Design, Baloo Living, Madisonian Apparel, Fifth & Ninth, Boon Supply Co., Kerotin, Nomad, Drunk Elephant, Nayad, doNorth, Missy Jane, Erin Condren, BrüMate, and Blow Me Candle Co. All opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links from which I earn a few pennies when you shop (at no extra cost to you).
