The Holiday Gift Guide 2022
Gift-giving season is quickly approaching! While gifts can make our loved ones feel valued and seen, it can be really stressful to pick something out. This year, The Lazy Genius Holiday Gift Guide offers a range of fun and thoughtful gifts in three categories: Under $20, $25-75, and $75+.
These 45 items are gifts that I have either received, given, or plan to gift soon!
Under $20
Mildliners - $8
Pens get people all up in their particulars, but highlighters? This is the only way. My personal favorite is Gold.The Lazy Genius Kitchen - $17
If someone has a kitchen, they will love this book. If someone has a kitchen that’s driving them crazy, they will kiss you for giving them this book.Cozy Minimalist Home - $17
My favorite home decorating book that exists independent of anyone’s style. It is the right order for how to decorate a room.Lotion bar - $10
The best-smelling lotion to add to someone’s shower routine.Oven rack pull - $20
This is one of those items you think you’ll never need and then you get one and can’t remember living without it.Memo pads - $4
The perfect size for grocery lists, lunchbox notes, and to-dos in delightfully chill colors.The Essential Calendar - $15
A simple design on high-quality paper that does exactly what you want it to do. I will never not have one. (P.S. Use code LAZYGENIUS for 10% off)Non-Fiction Coffee - $15
The only coffee ever good enough to drink black.Milk frother - $10
One of those items that’s so fun to have but no one ever gets for themselves.World’s Smallest Boggle - $10
Delightful for its novelty and also for road trips.Bakeoff coloring book - $10
Obviously.Retro snack clips - $13
I love ordinary items made a little fun.Office puzzle - $15
For the Office fans in your life.Team Taco socks - $15
Chill enough to wear on a regular day but with a secret joke above the cuff.Stranger Things dishwasher magnet - $17
You’ll never have so much fun using your dishwasher.
$20-$75
Start Small studs - $44
My favorite basic earrings, even for people who don’t love jewelry.Genius Square - $30
Our favorite game, kids and adults alike. I’ve never met anyone who got it that didn’t absolutely love it.Tobacco Thyme Xoan candle - $25
One of my favorite candles ever with the crackle of a wooden wick.Reading Valet - $48
A ridiculously magical little spot for your book, mug, and other book nook necessities. You’ll delight any reader with this one.Homesick candles - $38
I can’t speak for the other states, but the North Carolina candle is what I think heaven will smell like.A BOTM subscription - $50
Any reader in your life will love the chance to choose their Book of the Month. Available in 3, 6, and 12-month options.Owala water bottle - $30
The best water bottle in the land and expensive enough most people will settle for a cheaper brand. Ergo, a great gift.Planetbox - $62
Durable, amazing lunchboxes and not just for kids.Ceramic mug - $38
For the mug lover in your life, these squat ceramic mugs are just stunning.Bagnet - $27
A little invention you didn’t know you needed.Jeni’s Ice Cream - box of six is $72
You’ll go up at least three slots on someone’s friendship list with this one. Don’t sleep on the dairy-free chocolate. It’s low-key ridiculous.Zeroll ice cream scoop - $25
The Rolls Royce of ice cream scoops and worth every penny.Packit cooler - $30
A small-ish cooler that requires zero ice packs. More room for snacks.A giant box of sidewalk chalk - $24
The book Joyful taught us that abundance, color, and play bring joy. A giant box of sidewalk chalk checks a lot of boxes.Schitt’s Creek Monopoly - $50
This might actually be the most perfect gift that has ever existed.
$75+
Modern candle holders - $119
A simple statement collection of candlesticks that would be a favorite in someone’s home but more expensive than most people would spend on themselves. My favorite kind of gift.Bri’s drinking glasses - $79
Our beloved Bri McKoy has influenced us all to get these glasses, and she is not wrong. They fit every style.Eufy robot vacuum - $250
The ultimate in Lazy Genius home care.Illustrated Harry Potter boxset - $97
For young readers and Harry Potter fans alike.Street carving art - $115-170
If someone loves their city, these map carvings are so special. Anyone who visits our home always loves our Greensboro version.Sarah Jewelry Roll - $88
If you know a frequent traveler, this is essential. (P.S. Use code LAZYGENIUS15 for 15% off!)Selam Tote - $218
My favorite all-purpose bag. (P.S. Use code LAZYGENIUS15 for 15% off!)Olive and June mani system - $85 The sparkle you feel getting a mani system is unmatched. It’s so much fun. Need help choosing polish colors? Here’s a quiz I helped develop to narrow it down. (P.S. Use code LAZYGENIUS20 for 20% off a mani or pedi system)
Vuori joggers - $94
Yes, these are joggers that cost almost a hundred dollars, but they are without question the most comfortable, best-designed, highest-quality joggers on the market. I’ve worn mine multiple times a week for over two years, and they are still going strong.Leather picnic/play mat - $109
A beautiful, durable mat for picnics, playdates, and any other time you don’t want to sit on the ground.Away luggage - $295
The hype is real. This is the best suitcase out there.Solo stove - $240
A magically easy way to make a campfire, and yes it’s basically smokeless. Notice the different sizes if space and access are issues.A bougie blanket - $200
We all use blankets but rarely invest in one that will be loved forever. This one will be loved forever.Hedley & Bennet apron - $85
Expensive for a reason. The highest quality apron on the market made in a ton of great colors and will last forever.A Birdling bag - $85
Everyone needs a great tote bag, and this is a stunning upgrade.
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