It’s finally here – the final gift guide of 2020! In past years, my third gift guide has always been gift ideas for college students. Since so many people are struggling with unemployment during this year-long pandemic we’re living in, I decided that a gift guide featuring affordable gifts under $25 would be a lot more relevant this year! As you read this final gift guide, remember that 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! Time to get into the gift guide (in no particular order):
[1] STAY TOTE + I ♥️ WI KEYCHAIN
Madisonian Apparel
Tote bags are a really affordable and customizable gift. You know that I love gifting Wisconsin-themed products from Wisconsin-based shops, and this “Stay” Tote by Madisonian Apparel is the perfect gift! When I wrapped this up, I attached one of Madisonian Apparel’s “I ♥️ WI” keychains to the bag to add a fun touch. Canvas tote bags are literally useful in almost every situation – getting groceries, running to the library, taking a weekend trip, and so much more! The “Stay” Tote is only $15, so grab one for everyone on your list. You can gift it on its own or fill it with other goodies!
[2] NAIL POLISH + MANI/PEDI SET
DEMIblue
Nail polish on its own makes a great gift, but you can take your gifting to the next level with one of DEMIblue’s mani/pedi in a jar sets. The gift set includes everything you need to have the perfect spa day at home! Included in each jar is: 1 bottle of your choice of Nail Color, 1 bottle of Top Coat, 1 pair of Keratin Base Gloves, 1 pair of Keratin Base Socks, and various nail tools! DEMIblue’s individual Nail Colors are also the perfect stocking stuffer; there are over 25 colors available! Along with a Nail Color, pick up a bottle of DEMIblue’s Deep Nutrition Nail Treatment if the person you’re shopping for has brittle nails. I know from experience that it works wonders! DEMIblue is a one-stop-shop for a ton of self-care and beauty items.
[3] FUN SOCKS – SET OF 3
Boon Supply
Isn’t it weird how when you were a kid, you hated getting socks for a gift and now as an adult, you love it? Everybody needs socks, so why not gift this fun set of socks from Boon Supply?! The ankle socks are colorful and comfy, and each set has a different saying on the bottom. One of the socks in each of the three sets says “one step closer to”; for the set with the peach-colored bottom, the other sock says “to coffee”. For the set with the yellow-colored bottom, the other sock reads “to me time”; the last set (teal-colored bottom) says “to bed time”. I love the fun colors and sayings, and anyone who receives these socks as a gift will too!
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).
[4] ROCKS TUMBLER
BrüMate
This cup is another one of my BrüMate favorites – can we just appreciate how affordable all of their products are?! The Rocks Tumbler is a 12oz insulated cup designed to keep your favorite mixed drinks from getting watered down. It even comes with a lid to keep nature out of your cup! The Rocks Tumbler shown above is in the color Desert Tan, a matte neutral shade.
[5] “OPE” SHIRT
Discover Wisconsin
If you live in Wisconsin, you know. I grew up hearing my mom say “ope” in pretty much every sentence she said, and now I can’t stop saying it either. This comfy “OPE” tee is the epitome of a Wisconsinite; I have one and I bought my mom one for Christmas – it’s my new favorite shirt! It’s a unisex shirt, so it’s great for any guy or girl you need to shop for.
Discover Wisconsin was so awesome and gave me a discount code to share with you! Use the code “JORDAN15” at checkout for 15% your purchase.
[6] NAYAD TUMBLER
Nayad
This awesome tumbler is the perfect sidekick for the daily commute or walk to class. There are over 12 colors available to choose from! The 22oz. Tumbler is insulated with double-layered stainless steel. It keeps hot drinks hot for 10 hours and cold drinks cold for 20 hours. I absolutely love the silicone tip on the end of the metal straw to keep it from damaging your teeth! Nayad was so sweet to give me a discount code to share with you! Use the code “JORDANHEBL” for 10% off your entire order.
[7] COFFEE BEANS
Grounds & Hounds
Coffee is another pretty safe gift idea that you can bet almost everyone will enjoy. The Grounds & Hounds Sunny Spot Cold Brew is a rich, smooth blend that makes the perfect cup of coffee. It has notes of Milk Chocolate, Marshmallow, and Graham Crackers – so yummy! This blend is available ground or as whole bean coffee and will surely be a hit at your Christmas gathering!
[8] LANYARD AND MASKS
Vera Bradley
This is definitely a 2020 gift; we all use fabric masks now on a daily basis, so why not give some cute ones as a gift?! Vera Bradley sent me a little holiday shopping set they put together that included some of their fabric face masks, a lanyard, a hand sanitizer, and a zipper pouch to store everything in. Whether you put together a whole kit for a gift or just wrap up a few masks, this useful gift will be loved by everyone.
[9] GOLDEN COAST CANDLE
P.F. Candle Co.
If you’ve ever traveled to the west coast, you need this candle. It somehow perfectly captures the warm scent of California! P.F. Candle Co. not only has amazing scents, but their packaging is so beautiful. The amber-colored jars double as home decor when the candle isn’t lit. Any of P.F. Candle Co.’s candles make a great gift, but the Golden Coast candle has to be my favorite!
[10] KEYCHAIN
Revivall
Revivall is a cute handmade shop that makes keyloops and wristlet straps from high-quality replica material. I have a black Gucci keychain, a Louis Vuitton Holographic Monogram Keychain, and a Louis Vuitton Pink Monogram Keychain all from Revivall, and I get so many compliments on them! Even though they are made from replica material, these keychains are incredible quality! You can’t even tell they’re replicas. They make a great gift for anyone who has expensive taste!
[11] HOPSULATOR SLIM
BrüMate
The Hopsulator Slim is an insulated can cooler by BrüMate that fits all 12oz slim cans (like White Claws and other seltzers). It keeps drinks 20x colder than standard can-coolers without sweating and condensation! There are so many different colors and patterns available, so you can find the perfect one for anyone on your list.
[12] COFFEE TUMBLER
Bailey Rose Design
“I love the sound of iced coffee in the morning” is officially my new motto. Has anyone other than me consumed a ridiculous amount of coffee this year?! Something about the stress of 2020 really skyrocketed my caffeine intake, but whatever, I’m not mad about it. This tumbler by Bailey Rose Design is my new daily iced coffee cup, and it couldn’t make a more perfect gift!
[13] CHAMBRAY HEADBAND
Missy Jane
A headband is the perfect accessory to instantly fix a bad hair day. Missy Jane is a woman-owned business that makes the best handmade hair accessories right here in the United States! You might recognize the brand from my “Holiday Gift Guide: 20 Gift Ideas For Her” post where I shared some of my favorite scrunchies. This headband by Missy Jane is extremely flattering and the material it’s made out of looks and feels really high-quality. Missy Jane headbands are perfect to throw on as you walk out the door on a busy day!
[14] WAX MELT BEARS
Blow Me Candle Co.
Everybody loves candles, but if you’re looking for a slightly different kind of gift, try wax melts! P.F. Candle Co. wax melt bears come in the same great scents as their candles. They are not quite available on their site yet but trust me, when they are live, you’ll want to pick some up! My favorite scent of their wax melt bears is Sweater Weather – it’s a masculine, musky scent that lasts for hours.
[15] TETHER KEYCHAIN
Andar
Leather is such a durable, timeless material – that’s why I include so many leather items in my gift guides! This leather Tether by Andar makes a great key holder for any guy or girl. The natural leather ages and wears really nicely, and the clip on the end is really durable! The Andar Tether comes in six different colors of leather. It’s the perfect affordable gift to help your friend or family member carry what matters in style!
[16] DOGS 2020 HAT
Lucy & Co
This “Dogs 2020” baseball hat is the perfect gift to sum up the year. It’s 100% cotton and super comfy! Plus, the burnt orange color looks good with so many outfits. This hat is perfect for dog owners and non-dog owners alike – I don’t have a dog (yet), but I wear this hat so much! Gift this hat as a reminder of the craziness that 2020 has been.
[17] CORD TACOS
Andar
Tangled up cords might be the most annoying thing ever. A lot of people on your gift list might have ended up working from home this year, so these Andar Cord Tacos are the perfect gift to keep them get organized. To use, wrap up your cord like normal and clip the taco around one side of the cord roll. Everything will stay organized and in place! These are such a simple item but they simplify life so much. I will be getting several more for myself and gifting them to everyone on my list!
[18] PLANNER STICKERS
Studio 1005
Anyone who uses a paper planner absolutely needs some stickers from Studio 1005. I wasn’t a huge sticker person in my planner until I found the Studio 1005 shop on Etsy! The stickers are all so affordable and the shipping is too. Their “classic” font is typewriter-style, but lots of new items have recently been added to the shop. The shop now offers the typewriter-style font, a cursive script font, and a thin block letter style font. There is also now an option for custom stickers, which is so awesome! Sometimes you can’t find the exact stickers you need, so custom stickers are the perfect solution. The shop also has icon stickers that I use every week – there are dozens of styles and colors to choose from. If you know someone who would love Studio 1005 stickers but aren’t sure which ones to purchase, you can always get them a gift card!
Use the code “JORDAN2020” for 20% off your order at the Studio 1005 Etsy shop!
[19] QUOTE CANVAS
Bailey Rose Design
A quote canvas from the Bailey Rose Design shop is another great gift option that you can completely customize. The owner, Katie, has a background in design and she makes sure every item she sells is of the highest quality! When you order a Bailey Rose Design quote canvas, you get to choose: 1) a quote, 2) background color preference, 3) ink color, 4) handwriting style, and 5) orientation. If you aren’t sure what will look best, you can always ask Katie to give her input! Her products are all handmade by her while she also balances a full-time job – talk about a girlboss! There is something for everyone in the Bailey Rose Design shop, so go support one of my favorite small businesses!
[20] LOVE MY LEOPARD TIE HEADBAND
True North Collection
This adorable leopard print fabric knot headband is buttery soft AND it’s adjustable! The tapered back makes this gorgeous headband flattering on every hair type and every hairstyle. It’s comfy enough to wear all day long, and it can even double as a ponytail scarf! True North Collection has a ton of adorable headbands for adults (and kids), so grab one for every lady you’re shopping for!
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Well, that’s a wrap on my 2020 gift guides! Thank you so much for following along, and I hope you found some great ideas. Happy holidays to you and your family!
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 Her” post and the “2020 Holiday Gift Guide: 20 Gift Ideas For Him” post!
*This post is sponsored by: Madisonian Apparel, DEMIblue, Boon Supply Co., BrüMate, Discover Wisconsin, Nayad, Grounds & Hounds, Vera Bradley, P.F. Candle Co., Revivall, Bailey Rose Design, Missy Jane, Andar, Lucy & Co., Studio 1005, and True North Collection. 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).
