Make holiday gifting easier with 90+ gift ideas in this special edition newsletter, put together with our shopping + deals site The Buy.
Win the holidays with these gift ideas
Embrace the holiday giving season with this guide that’s got something for everyone, including local finds. | Graphic by 6AM City
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.
Including a knitted blanket and a punny candle.
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Local pick:Bath truffle | $10 | Make bath time luxurious with a rose-scented bath truffle from Rafa Natural.
Smeg Electric Kettle | $149.95 | 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.
Including a jumbo cooler bag and conversation starters for kids.
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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 | $19.99 | Speaking of road trips, these backseat car organizers are every parent’s best friend + come complete with a tablet holder.
200 Kids Conversation Cards | $29.97 | 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.
Smart calendar + chore chart | $319.99 | 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.
Including a glitzy tumbler and Spikeball.
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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 | $34.99+ | A bestseller in women’s fashion sweatshirts, this cropped sweatshirt comes in multiple colors and includes a thumb hole.
Spikeball set | $69.99 | 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.
Mini karaoke machine | $29.99 | Both kids and adults will end up belting their heart out with this wireless, Bluetooth karaoke set.
Including comfy flannel and a customized book embosser.
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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.
UGG Tasman Slipper | $110.00 | 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.
“From the library of” book embosser | $17.95+ | For the partner who loves to read, this personalized gift will add flair and meaning to their home library.
Including a fancy hot sauce set and a YETI tumbler.
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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.
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.
Including a jam advent calendar and an heirloom pie dish.
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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 | $22.99 | 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.
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.
Including a nut milk maker and a stuffed burger press.
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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 | $46.99 | 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 | $89.90 | Home cooks can take their cuisine to a whole new level with this sous vide cooker that achieves the perfect level of doneness.
Including a classic outdoor beanie and a two cup cook set.
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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 | $32.89 | 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.
