Best Holiday Gift Guide Of The Season – 2022 Edition
By Jessica Lewandowski
As one of the best holiday gift giving guides available online, we take pride at Hedonist Shedonist in sharing with our readers a variety of gifts to match all budgets. We’ve hand-tested every item on here! Below are over 40 products worth checking out for your family, friend, and personal holiday gift giving.
I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas
Splurge on these items in self-care and wellness!
Soothe – The world’s leading on-demand massage service delivers a licensed, insured massage therapist to your home, office, or hotel, within 60 minutes. It is now available in 70 markets across 4 countries.Soothe’s Calm. Cleanse. Cure. Holiday Gift Set features Sootherapy Healing Bath Salts plus a Massage Card (in 2 denominations)–it retails for $180 and $230.
Pillows by Malpaca – The Grommet is one of our fave gift sites! They have premium, thoughtful and unique options! We adore this hypoallergenic and antibacterial pillow is filled with 100% pure alpaca. The soft organic bamboo pillow cover can naturally clean and deodorize just by sitting in the sun! Choose from your choice of light, medium, or full fill.
One Love Organics Detox + Glow Kit – the Shedonist fell in love with this company the second she applied their divine product! If you want beautifully radiant skin, and plant-based ingredients, look no further than this bundle of products that will sure to give you the best skin ever and have you glowing from the inside out. Includes Vitamin B Enzyme Cleansing Oil, Love + Charcoal Masque, Skin Savior Multi-tasking Wonder Balm, Skin Dew Coconut Water Cream.
Classic Straight Shaving Razors
There’s something about a straight razor that just oozes sophistication. Maybe it’s the old-school charm or the fact that it takes a bit more skill to use than your average cartridge razor. Whatever the reason, straight razors are definitely having a moment. This holiday season, allow a grown man to enjoy the luxurious experience of using a straight razor to shave. Pamper someone special this holiday season with this timeless grooming tool.
57Hours is the app that connects individuals with certified guides for outdoor adventures like- rock climbing, mountain biking, back country skiing, surfing & kiteboarding in locations all over the world. Its been called the Airbnb of outdoor adventure and it’s a game-changing process for booking guided activities. All bookings from Dec 6-Jan 5 are 10% off so get you and your loved one a gift they will always remember!
Polaroid Mint Instant Print Digital Camera – Instantly snap and print a photo that prints out on 2×3″ ZINK paper that’s also a sticker! Three modes, automatic flash and a selfie mirror make it easy to capture those perfect moments and share instantly. So slim and lightweight, it’s perfect to take on-the-go. This is the best holiday gift for the family member obsessed with Instagram!
NuFace Shimmer All Night Trinity Kit – Keep your complexion radiant into the early morning. The Shimmer All Night Collection includes Hydrating Leave-On Gel Primer that preps and moisturizes skin for beautiful microcurrent results, the limited-edition NuFACE Trinity®, and NuFACE FIX™ Serum for the perfect powder room touchup that brightens, tightens, and moisturizes over makeup, allowing skin to dazzle from dusk to dawn. All paired with an exclusive shimmer compact and matching dust bag.
FACTORFIVE – At its core, FACTORFIVE humanizes aging. Backed by years of scientific research, the award-winning skincare company seeks to redefine how we, as a society, look at aging. Powered by ethically derived human stem cells, FACTORFIVE works harmoniously with your own skin to replenish growth factors that naturally deplete as we age. Rather than hype, FACTORFIVE relies on innovation.
LetsGetChecked
Want a convenient and easy way to check on your heath without leaving your bed? Now you can with Lets Get Checked. You can test for: Male hormone test – testosterone tests/ symptoms of ED/ Low libido. Thyroid testing – very popular female hormone test. Colon cancer – very popular among male & females. Sexual health testing & Female hormone testing – Women curious about their fertility status. Happy Testing!!
Baby It’s Cold Outside
Stay warm indoors with these boozy gifts and relaxing teas/coffee products
Château Minuty – The M de Minuty Limited Edition 2018 is a salmon hued rosé adorned with colorful, retro-modern artwork evocative of the St Tropez seaside lifestyle and the winery’s historic home on the namesake peninsula along the French Riviera. This is the second annual edition of the “Worldwide Tour” bottle series, featuring artwork by English artist, designer and illustrator Ruby Taylor.
Moscow Muled – All of the copper moscow mule mugs are made from 100% pure high-grade food-safe copper. These copper cups are ideal for the moscow mule (also known as the “mule drink”) and a variety of other beverages, including beer, iced coffee, iced tea, juice, and any kind of cocktail. In order to protect your health, the interior of all copper cups are lined with high-grade nickel. This is the best holiday gift for anyone you want to have a lasting, useful present.
Tavour – Looking for a unique gift to give this holiday season? Search no longer. Enter Tavour — a band of misfits who not only worship craft beer but love breaking old establishments and creating new possibilities. This company delivers gift boxes composed of a variety of rare beers from independent breweries across the country right to your front door. Perfect for beer lovers who can’t get enough craft beer and are always on the search for new breweries to satisfy their cravings!
12 Days of Organic Traditions – Combine 12 superfood teas and lattes with an advent calendar format, and what do you get? 12 Days of Organic Traditions – Limited Edition Holiday Box ($19.99). Sip your way through instant and delicious superfood teas & lattes, all promoting a variety of health benefits.
eParé Double Wall Champagne Glasses – For those who love some presentation with their drinks, these classy champagne flutes more than hold their own aesthetically while they’re holding your favorite elixir. The double-walled design provides an insulating effect keeping drinks cold while preventing condensation. They’re made of premium quality hand-blown borosilicate glass, so they not only look amazing they’ll withstand thermal shock and are scratch and break resistant.
Brim 8 Cup French Press – Sometimes the right answer is also the simplest. Classically designed with a modern twist, the Brim 8 Cup French Press features a durable Borosilicate Glass large capacity carafe with a 3-part stainless steel plunger and a premium mesh filter to retain all the subtle flavors of your coffee beans.
Tussock Jumper Single Serve Wine – Toast the season with Tussock Jumper’s adorable new single serve wines! Already dressed in red and white, and in four delicious varietals- Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, and Malbec, these wine minis come with a twist off cap and attached cup, so you can enjoy a fresh glass of wine any time, anywhere.
Yule-Treat-Yourself
SLIP – Sleep Mask in Pink Marble
What could be better than sleeping on a Slipsilk™ pillowcase? Wearing a luxurious Slipsilk™ sleep mask at the same time (so your beauty sleep isn’t interrupted. For $50 you can sleep with the Angels too!
These mini gifts are perfect for treating yourself or showing your gratitude to someone
Manscaped – The product line that was created specifically for men’s distinctive grooming needs below the belt! Today’s men understand that grooming “downstairs” scores major points with the ladies, but few actually know how to master the fine art of manscaping. As seen on Shark Tank, the complete manscaping system includes the Lawnmower, a waterproof trimmer with Skinsafe™ technology that ensures a nick-free trim. The line also features specially formulated products to cleanse, moisturize, and deodorize. This is the best holiday gift for any guy that’s tough to shop for.
Cori Traveller – We’re all different so why are travel pillows all the same? The Cori Traveller adjusts to your personal sleeping style, letting you get the rest you crave. Modular memory foam pillows that attach with velcro to a soft strap let you create the support that’s perfect for you. When you wake up, just roll it into a tiny bundle that fits in your palm. There’s even a loop to connect it to straps or carabiners.
Skin Authority SkinSuit – As the first truly reef-safe beauty formula on the market, SkinSuit™ is doing its part to protect your skin and the planet. It’s the only all-in-one beauty product you need for protection against both indoor and outdoor environmental aggressors. With just one step you’ll enjoy sheer and weightless mineral coverage with full radiation protection(UVA, UVB, Blue Light, Infrared), color correction, and all the antioxidants that help block and quench environmental radicals before cosmetic damage can occur.
Herbal Dynamics Beauty “Take Flight” Travel Essentials Skincare Kit- All your skincare necessities are in one place with this 3-piece bundle that’s housed in an adorable, limited edition Herbal Dynamics Beauty makeup bag. Includes Rose Water Calming Face Toner, Clean & Calm™ Cucumber Cooling Eye Cream, Hyaluronic Acid & Oat Overnight Recovery Mask.
Swisse Wellness Face Masks – The brand recently expanded into skincare with the debut of the Australian Clay Mask range, formulated using premium quality botanicals, antioxidants, and 95% natural ingredients. The masks target a variety of needs and are the perfect addition to daily self-care rituals. Swisse additionally is known for their premium globally sourced vitamins and supplements including, the new Beauty, Immune, and Focus support Jellies, award winning Ultivite multivitamin, Hair Skin Nails liquid and Immune support line.
Honey & Sage – Treat yourself or someone you love with organic, all-natural, small-batch products from Honey & Sage. From skincare to teas, bath soaks and more – Honey & Sage makes it easy for women, especially moms, to be healthy and balanced with unique subscription boxes. These care packages address pregnancy needs, postpartum, stress relief and general well-being.
Herb Essntls Facial Cleansing Oil – The all-new Facial Cleansing Oil is created using Cannabis Sativa seed oil which has the ability to dissolve and flush out dirt and excess oil from pores without clogging. Herb Essntls is known as the holistic and cannabis-centric lifestyle and beauty brand.
GX Suspension Pillow – The Gx Suspension Pillow™ is the first of its kind to retain much more of its plumped shape all night long, with the clever installation of ‘double X’ internal ties combined with hypoallergenic hollow fiber filling. Are you ready to get a great night’s rest? Check out the revolutionary Gx Suspension Pillow™! $69 + free shipping for a Twin Pack of Queen Size Pillows.
No Grinch Gets These Gadgets
Trinkets and electronics for every age group
Tinkering Labs – Tinkering Labs is a really out-of-the-box company on the forefront of getting kids engaged in STEM and inspiring invention! The Electric Motors Catalyst (EMC) is for kids 8+ (but many kids 6+ use it, depends on the child) and focuses on challenging their problem-solving capabilities and creativity and empowers them with invention and project-based learning.
ChargeHub X5 – Limitless Innovations brings you the ChargeHub X5: a 5-port USB charger that can simultaneously charge up to 5 devices quickly with patented SmartSpeed Technology. The unique technology of the ChargeHub X5 allows for a powerful charge to be delivered to multiple devices all while using only one outlet! As a result, this creates a neat and organized space and in turn eliminates excess cables, multiple outlet usage, and clunky power strips.
Smarty Co. – The clear backpack is perfect for travel! Correctional officers and Airport TSA personnel are among the list of professionals who’ll find this bag handy. This brand is made of heavy-duty plastic that is designed to last. Made of clear PVC material, this Smarty Heavy Duty clear backpack features a custom-designed blend that’s 55% thicker than other brands. And for added reinforcement, the bag is stitched three times with military grade nylon fabric.
BELLA 10-in-1 Multi Cooker – Short on counter space and time? No problem. This efficient multi cooker can slow cook dinner during the day, quickly pressure cook protein for meal prep, or whip up an easy batch of cauliflower rice in no time. This is the best holiday gift for anyone who spends hours in the kitchen each week.
JumpSmart – JumpSmart is the most practical vehicle jump starter on the market! Packed in a single, high-powered unit is a Vehicle Jump Starter, 4-Mode LED Flashlight, and Power Bank to use at home or on-the-road to ensure peace of mind virtually anywhere.
TikiTunes – The TikiTunes portable 5-watt speaker offers 6-hours of continuous playtime from any wireless compatible device with its built-in 2000 mAh rechargeable battery. Connect up to two speakers using dual sync capabilities from a maximum distance of 30 feet for a true stereo-sound. The warm LED ambient light emits a flickering, atmospheric light providing the perfect ambiance for evenings spent outdoors or a cozy night in.
The party game about the quirky little experiences that make us all human This is the getting-to-know-you, letting-your-hair-down party game with no wrong answers – just funny and sometimes inappropriate ones. The game sprung from the list of the offbeat interview questions of an entertainment journalist who would pepper in questions like “What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done in pursuit of a crush,” and “What movie did you see when you were way too young to see it,” to celebs like Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Lopez, and Taylor Swift. Each round of the game, everyone writes an answer to the same question. The answers are shuffled and read aloud, then players score points by guessing who wrote each answer.
Nomadik –
Adventure is calling and Nomadik has the answer in the latest and greatest gear! Get a themed monthly box, packed with innovative gear from top-notch brands, with an outdoor-challenge to match, call it trip-inspiration. Treat yourself monthly or give a gift and receive up to $70 worth of products with pricing as low as $29.99! By partnering with top notch brands in the outdoor and adventure space, Nomadik delivers gear, tools, accessories, food/energy, educational (travel tips, survival guides), inspiration, and The Nomadik Challenge Card.
Now Bring Us Some Figgy Pudding
Subscription boxes, tools, family gifts, and more for your kitchen
Sitka Salmon Shares – Sitka Salmon Shares is now a completely integrated boat-to-doorstep seafood company. They’re run by a lovable group of fishermen-owners. They have a small processing plant in Sitka, Alaska, where the catches are custom-processed with a laser focus on quality and traceability.Every month during fishing season, you get a box of wild Alaskan seafood hand-delivered right to your door by one of the affable and well-mannered Sitka Salmon Stewards or their friends at Fed Ex. This is the best holiday gift for true foodies!
Safe Catch Tuna – This is the best tuna we have ever had! Safe Catch makes the first 100% mercury tested tuna that is gluten free, Certified Paleo and Non-GMO. The tuna is packed full of nutrients that other tuna brands lose during their cooking process and is available in original, cajun, garlic herb, habanero mint and tandoori. Fits great into any stocking!
Degel’s Secret Salt Seasoning – This seasoning is a restaurant-proven blend of spices from all over the world that will enhance the flavors of any savory dish. Use it on anything you want: steaks, chicken, seafood, pork, pasta, potatoes, rice, vegetables and even your morning eggs. It keeps things simple because it’s the only savory seasoning you’ll ever need!
Unbun – Born from a mission to satisfy Founder Gus Klemos’ craving for a burger without the guilt and empty carbs, Unbun gives people that follow low-carb, paleo, gluten-free, grain-free and plant-based diets the option to still enjoy their favorite restaurants, chains, fast food and meals at home without compromising taste or quality of dining experience. Unbun Foods has started to displace the traditional and gluten-free bakery products with its grain-free, keto friendly buns, bread, tortillas and pizza crusts.
Colonel Popper – Ditch the noisy electric hot air poppers, the super slow stove top poppers, and the harmful microwave popcorn bags. Colonel Popper will make your popcorn in 2-4 minutes in a revolutionary food grade silicone bowl. You can make it as healthy as you want or as savory as your heart’s desire. The possibilities are endless.
Eat2Explore – Explore the world and feast on sweet treats with your kids this holiday season with eat2explore’s “Explore World Holiday Treats.” Eat2explore’s fun, limited-edition, holiday treat boxes are “explorer boxes” from three countries, Japan, Croatia and Austria. They provide tools for families to bake together, learn and dine on different desserts and cultures.
Hung Their Stockings With Care
Last minute and small budget gifts
MP Magic Socks – MP Magic Socks are one of the most successful socks brand focus on comfort and odorless. This brand is born on crowdfunding. After that, they have sold more than 200,000 pairs! It received overwhelming positive feedback! Now the brand hs released classic, sport, casual pattern, and every day using socks. All of their socks are super comfortable, antibacterial, and odorless. This is the best holiday gift for all those cousins you have to shop for!
Bellwether Farms – Bellwether Farms, located in Sonoma County, CA and dedicated to sustainable agricultural practices and ethical animal husbandry, returns from The American Cheese Society conference in Richmond, VA with 5 awards recognizing the superior flavor and texture of their handcrafted sheep and cow milk products. Bellwether Farms adds these 5 medals to a collection of recent accolades, including the esteemed 2019 Good Food Award and the coveted Gold award at the 2019 sofi Awards, both for their Whole Milk Basket Ricotta.
Old Trapper Jerky – Old Trapper Smoked Products has produced its signature line of authentic handmade beef jerky from its headquarters in Forest Grove, Oregon since 1969. That 50 years of experience, complemented by continued investments in state-of-the-art processes, resulted in top-quality products that are distributed nationwide. A family-run business, Old Trapper offers a full line of naturally smoked meat snacks using only the best lean strips of beef, the highest quality seasoning ingredients and real wood-fired smoke.
Women’s Bean Project – Women’s Bean Project hires women with histories of incarceration, women who are ex-gang members or former addicts with multiple felonies, and puts them to work manufacturing gourmet food items. On-the-go and non GMO, our new snacks give women the power to transform their lives through employment. And like the women we employ, our snacks are sweet, spicy and never boring!
Waxing Kara – the leader in artisan honey products sourced sustainably and made with love right here in the USA. Waxing Kara lollipops make for a great gift for foodies of all ages and come in a variety of flavors like lavender, lemon, bourbon, and new Honey lollipop featuring Old Bay Seasoning. This is the best holiday gift for anyone who loves out-of-the-box sweets.
Fulton & Roark Solid Cologne – The aromatic blend opens with warm and sweet tobacco, which gives way to smooth leather and is completed with notes of dark amber and vanilla. The resulting fragrance is assertive but not aggressive, possessing masculinity without machismo.
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Turkish Dried Fruits – Filled with delicious flavor, Turkish dried fruits are nature’s candy and make for a tasty and nutritious stocking stuffer. These fruits are vibrant in flavor and boast a host of health benefits. Dried Turkish figs contain nutrients that can help lower the risk of vascular disease, and Turkish raisins can boost digestive health.