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LALtoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90+ gifts for everyone on your list

Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.

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Embrace the holiday giving season with this guide that’s got something for everyone, including local finds.

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Season’s greetings, Lakeland. Festive time is upon us — and in between hot cocoa drinking and twinkle light hanging, we’re guessing you’re shopping for a few special people on your list. Look no further than the official LALtoday gift guide, with 90+ gift ideas, including unique local treasures and the season’s hottest items.

Gifts for singles

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Holiday shopping for a single in your life? Treat them to comfort, coziness, and little luxuries with these gift ideas.

Local pick: Bath truffle | $8 | Make bath time luxurious with a rose-scented bath truffle from Rafa Natural.

Smeg Electric Kettle | $190.00 | Splurge on a coveted retro-style Smeg appliance, perfect for making teas and coffees all year long.

Knitted weighted blanket | $135.99 | Perfect for a bed or couch, this 15-lb blanket offers comforting weight with an aesthetic knit finish.

Local pick: Swan tea infuser | $9.95 | If you’re already splurging on the electric kettle, you might as well get this Lakeland-inspired tea infuser to go with it.

Melissa Clark’s “Dinner in One” | $29.99 | A New York Times bestseller + a best cookbook of the year by Food & Wine, Melissa Clark’s recipe collection serves up delicious, one-pot meals for dinner.

Automatic curtain opener | $89.99 | A smart device that opens curtains automatically by smartphone app, Alexa, or Google Home — they can even set schedules.

“I need a hug(e margarita)” candle | $17.95 | Gift them a handmade candle bound to make anybody laugh.

Gifts for parents

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The holidays = the best time for gifting parents smart and functional items to ease carpool, lunch prep, and home organization. Shop stand-out gifts for parents and families.

Local pick: Nineteen61 gift card | Price of purchase | Treat the parent figures in your life to dinner and drinks from Nineteen61 and Bar Vasco.

Ceneda large cooler bag | $24.99 | This insulated, leak-proof tote is perfect for family road trips, beach trips, and everything in between.

Car backseat organizers | $34.99 | Speaking of road trips, these backseat car organizers are every parent’s best friend + come complete with a tablet holder.

200 Kids Conversation Cards | $38.95 | Transform family dinners with a conversation-starting card game that asks kids and adults fun and meaningful questions.

Local pick: COhatch membership | $75+/month | If your parent needs a better place to work — that’s not the couch — gift them a Starter membership to this downtown coworking space.

Bento Lunch Box | $32.99 | Gift parents an organized + colorful lunch box complete with a food jar, dividers, and silicone utensils.

Smart calendar + chore chart | $317.99 | The future of chore charts is here — treat parents to the ultimate family organization tool, complete with Google calendar syncing, color coding, and meal planning.

Gifts for young people

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Bring on the rhinestones, games, noise, and fun. Shop our favorite holiday gifts for young people, all perfect for gifting to grandkids, nieces + nephews, and cousins at this year’s family gathering.

Local pick: Color Lakeland Coloring Book | $15 | Young artists will get to know local landmarks while coloring in drawings by artist Bump Galletta.

Women’s cropped quarter zip | $52.99 | A bestseller in women’s fashion sweatshirts, this cropped sweatshirt comes in multiple colors and includes a thumb hole.

Spikeball set | $67.99 | A popular yard game they’ll want to play immediately after unwrapping.

Blank Slate game | $24.99 | Get the whole family laughing together during holiday gatherings with this highly-rated word association party game.

Studded bling tumbler | $29.99 | The perfect gift for the glitz lover in your family.

Local pick: Florida Children’s Museum annual membership | $130+ | Give the gift of play + exploration for a whole year.

Mini karaoke machine | $37.99 | Both kids and adults will end up belting their heart out with this wireless, Bluetooth karaoke set.

Gifts for homebodies

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Know someone whose idea of a good time is curling up with a book and a cup of tea? (Guilty.) Shop great gift ideas for homebodies, including vintage games and the best gift for puzzle lovers.

Local pick: Watercolor swan artisan pillow case | $65+ | Bring the outside in with this pillow case featuring original artwork by Emily Plank.

Vintage bookshelf Scrabble, Monopoly, and Clue | $117.99 | Gift three of the most popular classic board games in an elegant set that will bedeck any bookshelf.

Rotating puzzle board + poppy puzzle | $89.99 + $29.95 | Puzzle-lovers will appreciate this rotating puzzle board complete with drawers for sorting pieces — pair it with a colorful, cheery poppy puzzle.

Local pick: Marvelous Mud Pottery Studio class | $90+ | Your homebody can cozy up with a mug they created in two-part classes — they may even want to become studio members.

Cotton waffle bathrobe | $131.40 | A luxury hotel + spa-quality waffle robe crafted from 100% cotton and silk.

Heated foot massager | $129.99 | Equipped with infrared heating, this soothing foot massager will comfort and soothe sore feet.

Teabloom flowering tea set | $69.95 | A beautiful glass teapot and a set of flowering teas that bloom right in the pot.

Gifts for your significant other

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It’s always the ultimate question of the season — what are you going to gift your partner for the holidays? Shop great gift ideas for your significant other to make them feel warm, cozy, and loved this winter.

Local pick: Couples massage | $150 | Treat your partner (and you, too) to a 50 min. couples massage at DayDreams Day Spa in Lakeside Village.

TheraGun Mini Massage Gun | $199.00 | A compact and travel-sized deep tissue massager that can relieve sore muscles and speed up recovery in between workouts.

Women’s Orolay Thickened Down Jacket | $151.99+ | The ultimate winter coat that’s windproof, warm, and stylish.

Men’s UGG Romeo Slipper or Women’s UGG Tasman Slipper | $109.95+ | Gift your partner the perfect winter slipper that can be worn both in and out of the house.

Local pick: Barefoot Dreams throw | $158 | This extra-soft blanket from Gaines Jewelers was named one of Oprah’s Favorite Things — and we bet it’ll be your partner’s, too.

Sherpa-lined flannel shirt jacket | $76.95+ | Choose your favorite plaid pattern + snag them a warm jacket great for hiking, trekking, and camping all season long.

“From the library of” book embosser | $18.99+ | For the partner who loves to read, this personalized gift will add flair and meaning to their home library.

Gifts for holiday parties + gift exchanges

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Eyeing an office holiday party, white elephant exchange, or gift grab-bag this holiday season? Don’t panic — here’s exactly what to get to spread cheer and mirth at this season’s holiday gathering.

Local pick: Lugo’s Craft Pitorro Rum | $39.99 | Level up your cocktail game with a bottle of handcrafted liquor from this Swan City distillery.

YETI Rambler 30-oz stainless steel tumbler | $38.00 | A durable, fan-favorite tumbler anyone will love.

Gourmet flake salt gift set | $11.99 | A set of truffle, garlic, herbs de provence, and steak + rib salt perfect for home cooks.

TRUFF 3-bottle set | $19.99 | A great sampler gift of the original TRUFF hot sauce, hotter hot sauce, and black truffle oil.

Funny flip-over desk signs | $13.99 | Perfect for the office gift exchange, these flip-over signs display messages like “Drinks after work?” and “Shh...I’m thinking.”

Porta-Potty shot glasses | $19.99 | Liven up the gift grab bag with highly-rated porta-potty shot glasses.

Local pick: Tangerine Tango | $19.99 | Get the party started with a bottle of this Keel & Curley favorite with an exclusive label designed by Lakeland artist, Bump Galletta.

Gifts for neighbors

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Looking to show your neighbor some love this holiday season? Shop elegant, thoughtful gifts that will spark joy and cheer for anyone on your block.

Local pick: Swan planter | $69.95 | Welcome neighbors into your flock with one of these iconic swan-shaped garden planters.

Toschi Amarena cherries | $19.99 | Perfect on cheese boards, atop ice cream, or straight out of the jar, these Italian Amarena cherries are a little luxury.

Pompom fringe blanket | $21.99 | Because who doesn’t love curling up with an ultra soft blanket at the end of the day?

Wine opener gift set | $59.99 | Level up neighborhood wine night with a wine decanter set complete with an electric opener, aerator, and foil cutter.

Local pick: House portrait | $180+ | Love your friend’s home down the street? Surprise them with a drawing of their abode by local artist Bump Galletta.

Bonne Maman 2024 jam advent calendar | $44.99 | They’ll love counting down December with 24 limited edition spreads in this sweet + unique holiday gift.

Le Creuset heritage pie dish | $55.95 | Give the gift of a classic, heirloom pie dish they’ll bake comforting treats in for years to come.

Gifts for students

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From classroom-approved water bottles, to dorm room must-haves, to great campus attire, shop the best gifts to give students this holiday season.

Local pick: Neighborhood candles | $39.95 | No homesickness here — send your college student back to school after winter break with a candle that reminds them of home.

Stanley Quencher | $45.00 | The internet-famous water bottle, available in cute colors like Matcha Cream.

Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones | $549.00 | Splurge on a student with Apple’s noise-cancelling headphones — perfect for late nights spent studying at the library.

Rocketbook Everlast Fusion notebook | $39.99 | A digital notebook for to-do lists, lecture notes, and goals — save notes to the Cloud and wipe it clean for another use.

Crock-pot electric lunch box | $42.99 | Commuting students and interns can have hot meals on the go with this portable Crock-pot.

Local pick: Magnetic letter board slate | $42.95 | Students can show off their personality by using this magnetic board from Scout & Tag to leave messages + notes.

Ceiling Swish mini basketball hoop | $29.99 | An addictive mini basketball game to hang on the ceiling and complete any dorm room.

Cropped puffy vest | $36.97+ | A stylish vest for warmth walking to classes.

Gifts for pet owners

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Tug on the heartstrings of any pet owner this holiday season with great gifts for cat + dog lovers.

Local pick: Botany Cats annual membership | $80+ | Treat the cat person in your life to a year of weekly cat lounge visits, merchandise discounts, and exclusive cat content.

Chom Chom Roller | $27.99 | Pet owners will be amazed by how much hair this reusable lint roller picks up from carpets, clothes, and couches.

Thoughts of Dog 2025 calendar | $17.99 | Gift a daily pup-spective of a sweet dog with this adorable and funny daily calendar.

Cat tunnel bed | $48.99 | A plush and ultra-soft cat pet bed with a fun feature — there’s a tunnel inside for cats to explore.

Local pick: Pet portraits | $60+ | Send in a photo of your pets by Tuesday, Dec. 3 to get a handmade paw-trait of them by Christmas.

Furbo Mini Pet Camera | $79.00 | The ultimate home security camera for watching pets while you’re away.

Pawprint keepsake kit | $16.95 | A DIY kit for pet owners to make their very own personalized clay pet keepsake.

Gifts for the proud Lakelander

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These gifts are bursting with local pride.

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Holiday gifting = the perfect excuse to show your Lakeland pride. Shop great gifts for Lakelanders that pay tribute to the best city in the nation (we’re biased, of course).

Local pick: Mister Fish trucker hat | $34 | This hat will keep one of Lakeland’s hidden foodie gems top of mind.

Local pick: Lakeland tee | $26 | Rep local icons like the Publix cake tower on a 100% cotton tee — we love the melon color.

Local pick: Lakeland landmark coasters | $8.95 | These stone coasters featuring artwork by Bump Galletta will both protect and add some flair to your surfaces.

Local pick: Celebrate Lakeland tote bag | $36 | This large tote will make the perfect vessel for carrying all of your finds at the Downtown Farmers Curb Market.

Gifts for foodies

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You know that friend who’s always thinking about the next meal they’re going to make? Honor their inner foodie with a great culinary gift this season — they might just whip you up something delicious in return.

Local pick: Brisket Trifecta | $32.75 | ‘Tis the season-ing for three flavorful dry rubs crafted by Whiskey Bent BBQ Supply.

Almond Cow Nut Milk Maker | $249.95 | The ultimate gift for your dairy-free friend, this nut milk maker can turn their favorite nut or seed into milk at the touch of a button.

Honey sampler set | $44.99 | A sweet gift including salty honey, hot honey, and Meyer lemon honey.

“Be Ready When the Luck Happens” by Ina Garten | $34 | One of this year’s most anticipated memoirs from Ina Garten, aka the Barefoot Contessa, beloved Food Network personality and cultural icon.

Stuffed burger press | $19.95 | Foodie friends can make burgers stuffed with cheese, bacon, onions, jalapenos, or whatever they dream up with this grill accessory.

Local pick: Ethos Roasters variety box | $57+ | Nothing pairs better with a great meal than a post-dinner cup of coffee — your foodie can find their new favorite blend with this pack.

Sous vide precision cooker | $99 | Home cooks can take their cuisine to a whole new level with this sous vide cooker that achieves the perfect level of doneness.

Gifts for adventurers

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Level up your loved one’s hiking, camping, and trekking this holiday season with gifts perfect for outdoor adventures.

Local pick: National Parks bucket list | $26.95 | Keep track of your trips with this scratch-off poster of all the US National Parks from Scout & Tag.

Thule 614 Pulse Rack | $599.95 | The ultimate car rooftop cargo box for someone that spends more time outside than they do indoors.

Carhartt men’s knit cuffed beanie | $19.99 | This classic Carhartt knit beanie has 100,000+ five-star reviews for good reason — it’s durable, warm, and available in 35+ colors.

Local pick: Broth Bomb classic seasoning set | $32.99 | Take campfire cooking to a whole new level with these seasoning blends for stews, chili, and curries that will both warm + fuel you up for your next adventure.

LifeStraw Collapsible Squeeze Bottle Water Filter System | $43.95 | For that special someone who’s always hiking or backpacking, this collapsible LifeStraw water bottle is a gift that will keep them hydrated for years to come.

Waterfly crossbody sling backpack | $34.99 | A light backpack designed with hiking in mind — adventurous friends can sling it on their back or chest and walk in comfort.

Stanley The Nesting Two Cup Cook Set | $25.00 | Made for outdoor cooking, this efficient little cooking kit can whip up hot meals, coffee, or boiling water.

Gifts that ship fast

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Need a last-minute holiday gift that will ship quickly? We’ve all been there. Shop five great gifts available with Prime two-day shipping.

Layering initial necklace | $14.99+ | Ship it fast, but make it feel personal with this 14K gold necklace displaying their first name initial.

Magnetic portable power bank charger | $39.99 | Perfect for the friend whose phone is always dying, this portable charger offers on-the-go power.

Candle warmer lamp + Voluspa Santal Vanille candle | $45.99 + 34.00 | Make a candle extra special by pairing it with a warmer lamp that will make it last longer with flame-free heat.

Men’s casual henley tee | $19.99 | Snag a soft and comfortable slim-fit shirt that will ship to you fast.

Kindle remote control page turner | $69.99 | Upgrade their Kindle reading experience with a universal remote control page turner — trust us, avid Kindle users will love it.

Gifts under $20

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You can score great holiday gifts on a budget this season — shop some of our favorite finds that will brighten up anyone’s holiday, all available for $20 or less.

Local pick: Pampeana swan ornament | $10 | They’ll think of you every time they see this handcrafted piece from Take Heart hanging on their tree this season.

Bedside carafe + tumbler | $15.99 | Gift a pretty amber tumbler and glass perfect for adorning any bedside table.

Eucalyptus shower steamers | $19.99 | They’ll love aromatherapy shower steamers that smell like peppermint, menthol, and eucalyptus.

Local pick: Sweater Weather tea | $9 | Keep warm this winter with this loose leaf blend by Color Theory Tea — order it online or pick up a bag at Pressed or Black & Brew.

Malin + Goetz lip moisturizer | $16 | A hydrating lip moisturizer with a devoted fan base, this gift is perfect for those suffering from chapped lips.

Beer bottle chiller sticks | $19.99 | Gift beer lovers these chiller sticks that can instantly turn sad, lukewarm beer into delicious, cold beer.

14K gold cuff earrings | $13.95 | An affordable and adorable best-selling accessory.

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