As we enter the holiday season in earnest, it’s time to think about meaningful giving. Regardless of what you give, it’s an act of cherishing the people in our lives with heartfelt tokens of appreciation, gratitude, and generosity. Here are our picks for thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list.
The Gift of Rest
Hatch Restore Smart Sleep Assistant
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This all-in-one reading light, sound and light machine, meditation app, and sunrise alarm will gently guide even the most restless sleeper from evening to morning. $129.99 at Hatch.co
Fresh Herbs, Fuss-Free
Uncommon Goods Mason Jar Indoor Herb Garden
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Charm meets practicality in these tinted, self-watering herb jars. A passive hydroponic system inside nourishes the plant’s roots and regulates moisture, leaving the time-pressed or gardening-challenged home cook with little more to do than harvest. $22 at UncommonGoods.com
Affordable Cashmere for Him and Her
Quince Mongolian Cashmere Sweaters
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Courtesy of Quince
Made from 100 percent Grade A Mongolian cashmere, these classic sweaters are a timeless essential—and a steal at these prices. Luxuriously soft, lightweight but warm, and easy to dress up or down, they’re the perfect companion for the chilly days ahead. From $50 at Quince.com
Anytime Elegance
BuDhaGirl Champagne All-Weather Bangles
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Each of these six waterproof, soundless bracelets is made from polyvinyl carbonate tubing filled with gold leaf and sealed with a brass prayer bead—a gift of serenity, composure, and the joy of dressing well. $100 at BuDhaGirl.com or NeimanMarcus.com
2-in-1 Beauty
Valentino Eye2Cheek Blush & Eyeshadow
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Add some luxury to a special lady’s evening bag with this game-changing cream-to-powder blush and eyeshadow. The highly-pigmented, buildable formula brings a radiant glow to the face. $58 at Nordstrom.com
Fitness Made Fun
Chopfit Chopper Fitness Tool
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Fitness junkies can channel their inner lumberjacks with this innovative, small but mighty tool for total-body cardio and strength workouts. It’s a convenient addition to a home gym, or can be taken on the go. $99 at ChopFit.com or Nordstrom.com
A Friendly Nightstand Companion
Uncommon Goods Rapa Nui Eyeglasses Holder
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For the person dreaming of an island getaway—or the one always losing his glasses—this mini replica of the Moai statues on Rapa Nui (Easter Island) will make a fun and useful addition to a bedside table. Each holder is handcrafted in India from 100 percent Indian rosewood. $25 at UncommonGoods.com
Better Than a Bedtime Story
Uncommon Goods Color YourSpace Pillow Case
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Let little artists unleash their creativity before bed with this ready-to-color, 100-percent-cotton pillowcase. The set includes 10 washable fabric markers to help stars, planets, spacecraft, and a moon-landing scene come to life. $20 at UncommonGoods.com
Little Luxuries
Molton Brown Bath & Shower Stocking Stuffers Collection
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Keep the stocking-stuffing tradition alive with this collection of cruelty-free, made-in-England shower gels. With scents from delicate Rhubarb and Rose to rich Tobacco Absolute, there’s something for everyone on your list. $50 at MoltonBrown.com or NeimanMarcus.com
