It’s that TIME OF YEAR again!
With the holidays around the corner, it had us thinking how we can be more helpful to you?
So…..
Here we are to help! Let’s be honest, we love to give gifts to those we love so much.
We polled the Pensacola Mom Collective Contributor Team to gather some of their MUST HAVE items on the LIST this year for themselves (hint hint), their husbands, in-laws, siblings, friends, and of course THE KIDS.
Here are ALL our recommendations for 2024….
WE HOPE YOU LOVE THEM AS MUCH AS WE DO!
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Ladies… This is a GREAT place to start because, let’s be honest…
THEY ARE MOST IMPORTANT! The moms, sisters, besties, mother-in-laws, sis in-laws, aunts, and other very important women we can’t ever forget. Here is our roundup for those females.
- Sharper Image Smartphone Photo Printer for the pictures on your phone that you can’t live without
- Next, Bow Pearl Earrings from J. Crew are always a winner. They are adorable and a perfect gift.
- I have always been a BIG fan of the Peter Thomas Roth face masks; this mini trio set is a great gift for someone you love.
- I love bags, this is a HUGE fan favorite for weekend trips, workout bags or a day at the beach. You can’t go wrong with a bag for a woman any time of the year.
- Also, a cozy sweater for the cool days from J. Crew.
- Being cozy this time of year is my love language, add a little gold to that and its a big WIN. This Tuckernnuck gold winter hat is definitely on my list.
- Lake Pajamas Holiday Edition are a DREAM for anyone special in your life. I love them all, and matching on Christmas is the best!
- Lip masks, need we say more? This lip mask is hands down the best gift to share with those ladies you love.
- This one goes over well with the tweens and teens, too! They love the Summer Friday Lip Balm Set.
- While we are on the self-care gifting, these Rothy Slippers are the perfect addition to a lip mask and silk PJS.
- I have one of these LOLA Blankets, and I can’t live without it! Add this to your list for someone you love…or yourself.
- Who doesn’t have a love/hate relationship with Spanx, but have you tried their leggings? They are a game-changer!
- Speaking of leggings, they are pricey, but they fit great and are so soft. I love all the colors of these Align leggings. They are long-lasting and stay well.
- Do you have a ton of hair? This Crown Affair Hair Towel is a dream after a good shower.
- Speaking of hair, PURE Silk Hair Ties are great for the hair, and they don’t leave creases, damage, or breaks in your hair.
- If she is not the proud owner of the Kitchen-Aid Mixer, then this is a must-have for every kitchen!
- A candle warmer is the best! No need to burn through those nice candles when the warmer can do the work.
- Don’t forget the delicious candle to go along with it!
- Make sure to pre-order your Simplified Cookbook by our dear friend Emily Ley.
- I can’t get enough of these New Balance 327 tennis shoes, they have great color options too.
- I recently purchased these Dolce Vitas Sneakers and wore them all weekend in New Orleans, and they were so comfortable.
- These Colette Cropped Wide Leg Pants from Anthro are adorable and very in season this year. They are soft and have a stretch
Also, here are a few more ideas:
Next up is THE LIST for THE MEN… you know- the dads, brothers, guy friends, father-in-laws, brother-in-laws, uncles, and all the very important men in your lives. We have some super exciting recommendations and ideas this year.
- All the men in your life need these Ugg Slippers!
- Nothing is better and more comfortable than HOKA for the man who needs a good pair of sneakers.
- Golf Ball Decanter and Glass Set
- This Stitch Ultimate Garment Bag is INCREDIBLE!
- Melin Packable and Foldable Hat (Comes Highly Recommended by Pete Lauter)
- Catch 3 Essentials
- This hoodie with the polo shirt look is AMAZING
- I love the color for fall of these Cloudswift 3 tennis shoes
- This men’s commuter overnight bag is the perfect gift for the man on the go.
- A personalized growler for the man who enjoys keeping his drinks ready and cold.
- If he prefers whiskey, these tasting glasses that can be monogrammed are a great gift for the bar!
- Peter Millar’s hybrid jacket is the perfect jacket for a Florida winter.
- While you are at Peter Millar, I love this Quad Quilted Quarter Zip on men. I think it is versatile, can be casual, and still looks nice.
- I am remiss if I don’t mention the cashmere sweater for a man who enjoys the finer things in life.
- For the bookworm, this Spy book is highly recommended this year.
- For the man who loves to BBQ, this comes highly recommended as a great gift Drip EZ Prep Tub.
- A digital meat thermometer to make sure the meat is always done right on the grill.
- Boots are all the rage, and Tecovas has you covered!
- Here is a gift that keeps on giving: a Ninja Ice Cream Maker is perfect for dad to whip up for the whole family.
- Apple AirTags are great for the man who tends to forget a few things behind 😉 They are also great to use in your luggage when you travel.
- These men’s duck boots are a great gift and last forever.
- The Theragun mini is amazing for sore muscles and working out those stress knots.
- The Solo Stove was a popular item last year, I am here to tell you that if you didn’t get it then NOW IS THE TIME. We still use ours often.
- Everdure CUBE is the perfect on-the-go tabletop and lightweight grill.
- Anker Wifi Mini Projector is a great projector that pumps out sound all around.
- This relief band is fantastic for those who get motion or sea sickness. It’s great for road trips and, more importantly, a deep-sea fishing adventure. This is also Pete Lauter tested and APPROVED!
- Add to cart immediately! These Fabric Shavers work wonders, and we are on our 2nd one, and this one is the best one.
- Does one of the men in your life enjoy the outdoors? These camo MUCK boots are awesome and keep your feet dry and warm.
- The best charger out there. It charges your phone, earbuds, and watch and is great for travel.
- Every avid golfer needs a rangefinder; you can’t go wrong with this one.
- Every man deserves amazing undergarments, and these Tommy Johns DO NOT DISAPPOINT!
- I can’t forget these SKIMS for men as well. Don’t hold back on these for your man. I am tempted to order some to sleep in myself!
Can’t forget- THE KIDS!
Both boys and girls can enjoy all of the items listed below.
- The Tonies Audio Player Box is a great gift that can keep on giving.
- Learning Talking Flashcards that are fun and interactive. There is no reason not to start the flashcards early 🙂
- This Kitchen is hard to say no to. I mean, every toddler/kid needs a play kitchen!
- Speaking of the kitchen, how cute are the kitchen toys? No amount is too small when your kids are having fun in the kitchen.
- Another adorable item we found is the PB Play Market Stand, which even comes with a checkout station. I wish I had this when I was a kid!!!
- Art Easels were a fan favorite of my kids, and this Ultimate Art Easel keeps all the art in one place! A dream come true for mom and toddler.
- Mess Free Coloring is another item that your toddler and you will love.
- Mega Bloks are such a great gift!
- This Vtech Learn and Drill Toolbox is a great item for any toddler boy.
- A balance bike is a great way to develop more balance and prepare them for a big kid bike soon.
- The Little Tykes t-ball set is a fun outdoor gift for many ages.
- Does your toddler have LOADS of energy? Here you go…this trampoline can be used inside or outside.
- The infamous cozy coupe! I can’t even think of a toddler who hasn’t played with one of these until bedtime.
- FAO Scwartz Learning Letters Animal Alphabet Board will help make learning letters fun!
- It’s about that time…PLAY-DOH time and YOU’RE welcome 🙂
- Don’t forget the Play-Doh accessories.
- Twister Air is the newest game, and it sure is a fun twist to the old-school game. Take moves from the mat to the screen.
- A Spalding over-the-door basketball hoop is great for any kid’s bedroom.
- Okay, how cool is this? FAO Schwarz Pottery Wheel Studio All-In-One Sculpting Workstation is a crafting kids dream.
- This Lego “UP” house is a fan favorite, and I think this is a great gift.
- Kids, both big and small, will enjoy Magna Tiles for years. They can be played alone and with friends.
- Melissa and Doug makes the most adorable interactive play items, but this market is the cream of the crop and fun for all ages.
- FlyBar Pogo Stick is a blast for kids of all ages!
- The Razor Scooter is a great outside activity that all kids enjoy. Check this link for lots of scooter color options for girls and boys.
- Nerf Pro Gel Fire is a blast for the kids and the grown-ups (who still want to be kids) 🙂
- The Claw Machine! My nieces have this, and they laugh and have fun with it for hours—a fun and entertaining gift this holiday season.
- This Lego Creator Kit building set of dogs is fantastic. Once they are built, they even include some dog accessories.
- This mini karaoke machine with two microphones is a great gift for sleepovers and fun after-school playdates for kids who love to entertain.
- Paw Patrol Launch and Haul is a great activity for toddlers who love the Paw Patrol Gang.
- Lego Typewriter brings me back to my childhood.
- Skating is a fun exercise, and these skates certainly won’t disappoint!
- Slime… I don’t understand the craze, but I haven’t met a kid who doesn’t LOVE it yet. We only allow ours to be played at the table outside, so fair warning to keep it contained!
- While we are on the topic of the stuff played with outside…here is something my kids also really enjoy. Kinetic Sand is always a WIN!
- Check out these youth On Kids Clouds. Great colors and lots of sizes.
- This Melissa & Doug, let’s play house is a great gift!
Last but not least (because they always have long lists) the TWEENS and TEENS…They are a very expensive group of family member we gift to nonetheless!
Our toy expert Brody, had some amazing ideas but we wanted to share a few more from the team.
We hope these bring a smile to their faces on Christmas morning.
Girls:
- The record player is coming back, now how fun is that? This is a gift my daughter loves! Don’t forget the albums, too.
- This inflatable air gymnastics mat is a great gift for tween girls who enjoy cartwheels, rolls, and anything cheer or gymnastics-related.
- The easy bake oven is sure to make any tween girl smile on Christmas morning.
- Who remembers the spirograph as a kid? It is still a budding artist’s favorite!
- This pogo stick is a fun activity to play outside and get the extra energy out.
- Fanny Pack crossbody (Lululemon dupe) for the tween girl with their name initial.
- This adorable layering necklace is a great gift.
- We love this oversized wearable blanket with cute patterns.
- We can’t get enough of this unicorn snot for all the fun glitter events.
- This Lululemon dupe sweatshirt is HOT this winter, so we found a great DUPE that is adorable and great for your tween girl.
- This crayola light up tracing pad is a great gift for the crafty tween.
- This Taylor Swift throw blanket is so cozy and adorable.
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Olly Kids Arts and Crafts Supplies, ultimate crafting box is also a great addition for the crafty one.
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Sephora is always a WIN and here are a few bucket list teen girl items {Lip Balm Butter, Glossier You Eau de Parfum, Laneige Mini Set, Rare Beauty Highlighter, Brazilian Bum Bum Jet Set, Face Mask Magic }
- This Fujifilm Instax Gold Camera is a next-level Polaroid and makes for a fun gift for teens who want to decorate their rooms with pictures.
- The Sojos trendy aviator sunglasses are a great accessory this year.
- This Bio Ionic Long Barrel Styler makes the perfect curl, and lets be honest, we KNOW this is very important!
- This adorable bow ring is just the right thing for your teen girl (heck I want to order one for myself now)!
- These feel good bracelets are the gifts that inspire. We know our teen girls can use some inspriration on their wrists daily.
- These classic ultra mini Uggs are just what the girls need all winter long. They are soft, warm, and stylish.
- The actual Lululemon scuba oversized half-zip hoodie comes in a ton of colors and is a great gift this Christmas.
- This electric toothbrush is a step up for brushing and has a travel case to take along with you on your weekend sleepovers.
- This pearl toggle paper clip necklace is so great for layering and adorable all year long!
- This Fringe Scarf is so fun and warm and great for the winter.
- Check out these winter Birkenstocks! These Boston sherling clogs are comfortable and stylish for your favorite teen girl.
- Don’t forget a Stanley to either add or start her Stanley Cup obsession 🙂
- This adorable Daisy Floral Shacket is a perfect staple this season.
Boys:
- Nerf Rival is something that boys will stay entertained with for hours!
- These electric dirt bikes are full of fun for the kids on the weekend!
- This glow in the dark basketball is a blast for the boys who want to play well into the evening.
- Add the basketball hoop in for good measure!
- This electric skateboard with a remote is a great gift for the active tween boy.
- Wow, I wish this gift was around for my teenager. This mini replica of a classic four cycle internal combustion gasoline car engine is great for those who want to get hands on.
- This Loop Lasso string shooter is a blast for the boys!
- Glow In the Dark Capture the Flag is a great gift to make evenings a bit more fun!
- Is it time to introduce the gaming system? The PS5 is a great addition, and there are so many amazing games to go along with it.
- These green (or any color you are into) Borough Mid 2 shoes are trendy and fun for tween boys
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MEGA Pokémon Motion Pikachu Jumbo Set is so cool.
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Call of Duty Modern Warfare III– need I say more for the teen boy!
- While we are still on the Xbox and PS5 games, Forza Motorsports is a great option for the teen boys.
- The Sony Portable Bluetooth Speaker is great for the teen boy who spends a lot of time outside and on the go.
- This compact mini fridge is perfect for the teens who have a hard time making it downstairs to get what they need 🙂 It holds just the right amount to stay in bed ALL DAY!
- Beats Solo3 Wireless headphones are the perfect amount of headphone for the teen boy.
- This Adidas men’s Tiro 19 jogger pants are a great on-the-go slim fit pant/jogger. They are a great fit and quality, and they have great versatility.
- Punching Bag with Stand is great for stress relief and entertainment.
- This Bluetooth beanie hat is great for winter and for the boys outside.
- This GoSports Slammo game set is an awesome outdoor game for the tailgate or in the backyard with family and friends.
- These needlepoint Smathers and Branson belts are a gift that they can keep forever, they are great quality and high end belts.
- One More Nike Product that is a HOT item this year are the Lunar Force Duck Boots. Classic and a complete essential.
- 3D Doodler for all the 3D fun!
- This men’s quilted liner jacket is also a staple for the wardrobe and will get a ton of use in Florida ALL year long!
We hope this helps ease up some of the worry for your loved one’s gifts this holiday season.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our team to YOU!
In closing, don’t forget that experiences matter, and shopping local does, too.
