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This 2023 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE shares some of my favorite gift ideas — for 2023 — most are eco-friendly and/or health conscious and often include Black Friday – Cyber Monday! or other deals/discounts.
These gifts are designed to restore, bring joy and make someone happy!
The gift ideas below are categorized by functionality: Food and Kitchen-Related, Natural Clothing, Self Care and Kids’ Gifts. Enjoy!
2023 online shopping
I’m sharing with you items that I’ve given or received and loved in the last couple of years, so I know they’re great! + new favorites!
I hope you enjoy these choices, and that some of them are helpful as you shop for loved ones, or add to your own wish list!
Most of the items I share in this collection are sustainable in one way or another — either healthier for your body than similar products, made from eco-friendly materials, or both.
2023 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: Food & Kitchen-Related Gifts
Because this blog is Eat Beautiful, my kitchen-related gifts section provides the biggest selection of recommendations. Enjoy!
- The best stainless steel Milk Frother is such a thoughtful gift that will get used a lot! My mom received this gift from her brother a couple of years ago and continues to use it daily. Buyers and users love this kitchen item, yet most models are lined with non-stick coating. With most models the coating wears off, and the motor burns up by the first year of use. Choose from two stainless steel interior models instead: customers love this one with a slightly lower price point or this one that’s a bit more but definitely lasts for years. Good customer service if there are any issues with either model. If you have someone in your life who loves steamed milk (including non-dairy) by itself or for cappuccinos, coffee, hot chocolates etc, this is a luxury item to add a new special morning ritual that’s happy-making. Both of these models also clean really easily! (another rare quality for frothers).
- Cyber Monday Deal: I’m excited this year to be recommending a soup pot! So many of us have old soup and pasta pots that don’t heat evenly or have unsafe linings. This thick-bottomed pot heats uniformly, is big enough for soup or boiling pasta, but it’s not so big as to be clunky, too deep or unmanageable. Can double for other uses, too! All-Clad is considered the best pan in the U.S. for heat conduction during cooking — and safety, which means not leaching metal into our food. Made in the U.S. with thousands of happy fans, I can personally attest to the quality of this company’s pans.
- I get a lot of questions from readers about which waffle iron I recommend. It’s this one. We love it, and it’s lasted the longest of any waffle iron we’ve owned. We also purchased the insurance on it, so after three years when it started showing signs of wear, we recently replaced ours for just the cost of insurance!! What a deal. 🙂
- Cyber Monday Deal: I got a fun fire pit for my husband 2 years ago!, and it was a big hit, plus it’s been so much fun to use these past two years! Smoke-free and portable, it’s classy and comes in 3 sizes. I love the way this gift gathers family and friends together for great times outdoors. Set it up in your backyard, take it camping, enjoy it with friends, and it’s safe, too. Find Solo Stoves here.
- Cyber Monday Deal: On sale right now, this beautiful Alessi Stainless Steel Tea Kettle is in my official top 3 picks for tea kettles. It’s beautiful and safe. Or this one, made in Japan, is less expensive, also handsome, and also in my top 3 picks for safe tea kettles.
- Cyber Monday Deal: You can’t go wrong with a Hydro Flask Water Bottle. Choose the best color for your loved one. Great price. Everyone needs one, and it’s nice to have two or more. Much better to drink out of stainless steel than plastic. And it’s insulated.
- Cyber Monday Deal: Buy a loved one a beef jerky subscription or bulk beef jerky. Or, make a health food basket with pastured beef jerky, bone broth protein powder and more from Paleo Valley here. Use this link for their Black Friday deal, up to 35% off + a free gift valued up to $60.
- Cyber Monday Deal: For the tea lover in your life, the best quality tea is Pique Tea. Each serving comes in a lovely sachet pouch that adds to the magic of the tea making experience. Pique Tea is superior for its great taste, sourcing and nutrition. (You won’t find a better matcha.) Choose one box, or do a sampler, which is how we enjoy sharing tea in our family — talking about each one as we sit around the table on weekends. Find Pique’s teas HERE. (These make great stocking stuffers, too. This year, free big gift sets with purchase + free shipping.)
- Both my cookbooks! See them here and here. ♥
- You can’t go wrong with an Instant Pot; I use mine every single day. If you have a loved one who uses theirs a lot, too, another great gift that’s less expensive is a second insert. This allows you to keep leftovers or something you’ve just cooked in the first, but move on to a second recipe in the second insert. Like: make stew (store it in the fridge), then make bread, applesauce or yogurt. Also find Cyber Monday Deal: IP accessories HERE, and the clear Glass Lid HERE.
- Cyber Monday Deal: On sale right now, this is a popular item for my readers to buy, it’s a great basic ice cream maker. I good price point for an affordable but nice gift.
- Cyber Monday Deal: Items readers have loved in past years from this list: the Paderno brand spiralizer. I’ve personally purchased and tried out the three leading brands of spiralizer, and this one wins. A great way to have really satisfying, fun, delicious noodles that are both gluten and grain-free, plus optionally low carb.
- Elastic Food Storage Covers are the best. I got these cloth covers for both my mom and me. You can’t go wrong replacing plastic wrap with washable easy to use and fit lids. I love these, and that they’re pretty.
2023 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: Self care gifts
- Cyber Monday Deal: Real Silk Pillowcases improve hair and skin quality, and even sleep quality for some. Beautiful, soft and a very appreciated gift.
- Cyber Monday Deal: New Birdie Self-Defense Personal Safety Alarm — Considered a new and better option than pepper spray and tasers, because you can scare off predators without having to get as close, Birdie is made for women by women, but obviously would be great for anyone.
- If you are someone you love needs healing to organs, better sleep, or other health improvements, I have had amazing results from Grounding Mats. When outdoor grounding isn’t convenient (like all winter long), plug this in, put your feet on it, and it’s that easy to improve organ function for improved wellness. What an amazing, thoughtful and loving gift.
- Cyber Monday Deal: This Solar Phone Charger is a great new camping essential for extra safety, and also ideal for many emergency situations.
2023 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: Natural Clothing
Recycled plastic products actually aren’t good for the environment or our skin/bodies. This method of clothes manufacturing adds new micro plastic particles to our water systems. It’s better for the environment to purchase sustainable crops like organic cotton, recycled wool or bamboo! 🙂
In that spirit, I continue to support and love Pact clothing, almost 100% of which is made with organic cotton, and they offer good prices:
- Cyber Monday Deal: Find 100% organic cotton clothing from PACT here. I buy clothes from this company every year, and we love it. I’ve purchased both gifts and everyday basic cotton garments. Great quality at good prices. Find everything from sweaters to socks. Up to 70% off this year.
- Cyber Monday Deal: The quality of wool always makes a lovely gift. Find Men’s and Women’s Wool Slippers with free shipping and excellent quality. Be sure to use the code HOLIDAY23 for 20% off.
2023 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: Really great Kids’ Gifts!
From kids to adults, these gifts are often appropriate and awesome! for all ages.
- Cyber Monday Deal: It’s really hard to find great 2-person games, and Exploding Kittens is just that, but it can also be played by up to 4 players … or more if you combine games. The cards are funny, include strategy, and it works well for junior high and high schoolers, on up to adults! Ages 8 and up can play.
- Lego Minifigure Marvel Series 2 are a sure winner! This 6-pack increases the odds of your child receiving the ones they hope to get! A fun present with a gamble. Any age kid who loves Marvel and Lego will love this gift. It’s inexpensive so also great for a stocking stuffer.
- This brand new Tiny Plants Lego Building Set is a great option for adults or kids — so beautiful and fun. Even build as a family activity.
- If you’re looking for a stocking stuffer or healthier candy for kids during the holidays, this bulk dairy-free, Vegan Organic Soft Caramel is one we purchased to bring with us to Africa, to share with the children in our daughter’s orphanage. While kids love candy, we don’t have to stoop to artificial colors and flavors to provide a fun treat. 🙂
- Every year I recommend books, because we’re a family that loves to read, and it’s great to give books that kids are guaranteed to love. This whole series by Jeffrey Brown is so funny, surprising and witty. For kids all the way up to adults, you can’t go wrong with any of these Star Wars favorites, from his older Darth books to his newer ones.
- If you’re looking for more classic book suggestions, just ask in the Comments below, and I’m happy to share favorites from the genre you have in mind. 🙂
- This Stem Construction Set teaches kids all about Newton’s Laws of Motion by building working models like a catapult, a drag racer, a balloon powered plane and more.
- Cyber Monday Deal: Magnetic Drawing Board for kids, teens and adults is an awesome way to fill the time on long drives, during sporting events and more. I got this for our two youngest kids (ages 5 and 14) this past summer for a drive to MT, and it’s still a favorite with both of them.
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
This is such a fun list! I ordered books 1-7 of Harry Potter for my oldest for Christmas. I know she’s going to be so excited about it. Love how thoughtful all of these ideas are.
Megan Stevens says
Oh, yay, Emily!! I hope she snuggles close to you when she starts the 4th book. I read that one when I was pregnant with our first child, and it felt so scary to me. My kids kind of laugh at me, though; I’m sure she’ll be fine. 😉
Marjorieann1977 says
I love this list! So many thoughtful gifts. The book list sounds so interesting!
Megan Stevens says
Thanks, Marjorie!
Kelsey Steffen says
This is a great list with some very thoughtful ideas. Thanks for the inspiration! 🙂
Megan Stevens says
You’re welcome, Kelsey! Thanks.
Carol @studiobotanica says
Thanks for putting this list together, Megan! Excellent ideas. We are very alike. I would rather support small business whenever possible and purchase less but higher quality items as budget permits. What’s a gift if not a little splurge? Love that scarf you bought your beloved and yes, it suits him. I’m sure I’ve seen a picture with him sporting it!
Yes, would appeal to many ages.
I love that dehydrator and delight in its efficiency and ability to transform food.
LOVE the list.. Will share on my page. Love to you and your family, always. C
Megan Stevens says
Aw, lovely, Carol, thanks for all your fun words!! Love to you and yours, too!! xx
Sally Avery says
Megan,
What a fantastic gift list – thank you for sharing it! I’m seeing people comment on a book list and a scarf you bought for your husband, but I’m afraid I’m not seeing either of these things in your gift guide. Did I miss something?
Sally
Megan says
Thank you, Sally! Yes, so the reason is that I re-do this list each year instead of keeping the old holiday gift posts (which are dated, so not healthy for the website if no one reads them anymore). I just went to see if I could find the scarf again. I’m almost sure it’s this one, although they don’t have the color pattern I bought for my husband anymore: https://amzn.to/3VojeQ2 To this day, it’s his only scarf. It’s still in perfect condition and beautiful. I’m a big book lover, so most years I recommend books, especially for kids, but sometimes about environmental or dietary topics, but this year I didn’t. Let me know if you want any book recommendations from the past, and I’ll see what I can do. 🙂 So happy the list is fun or helpful!
Sally says
Wonderful! I’ll check out the scarf.
I would love to see your book recommendations! Please share it.
-Sally
Megan says
Hi Sally, do you want book recommendations for kids or adults? 🙂
Sally says
Book recommendations for both, please!
Thank you,
Sally
Megan says
Hi Sally, I’m sorry to delay in responding! Here are a handful 🙂 :
LITTLES — Picture Books
Amos & Boris: https://amzn.to/3Re7U9M
Miss Rumphius: https://amzn.to/3Gix6pC
The Complete Brambly Hedge: https://amzn.to/47QaDf7
Tween & TEEN —
The Ascendance Trilogy: https://amzn.to/3RreRER
The Magisterium Series: https://amzn.to/47wKUZx
ADULTS —
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes: https://amzn.to/3uzDR3G
The Boys in the Boat: https://amzn.to/3QNNjaQ
Unbowed: A Memoir, Wangari Maathai: https://amzn.to/4103A1o
I hope one or more of these is a good fit for someone on your list!
Lindsey Dietz says
I recently purchased that very same spiralizer for myself and one of my best friends. We both LOVE ours so much!
Megan Stevens says
Yay!! Super fun to hear! I often ask my youngest son to spiralize for me, which makes dinner really fast to make, and he enjoys it. 🙂
Bernice Carbaugh says
Thanks, Megan! I can always trust your recommendations, so this is helping me with my list. Getting a couple of spiralizers and yoga mat for gifts now, and the scooter is a great idea for future birthdays!
Megan says
Great, Bernice!!! I’m so happy the recommendations are helpful, and I love hearing what you chose and what resonated! YAY! xoxo!
Sally says
Hi Megan,
Thank you for sharing this thoughtful list. Perhaps it was last year’s list, but I recall you recommending a nice wool or cashmere men’s scarf that your husband really loved. Can you share the link for that, please?
Thanks!
Sally
Megan says
Hi Sally, you’re welcome. My new favorite feature on Amazon is the Search box on the Orders page; I was able to pull it up right away, but it is not available right now. The price was $39, and it was Irish lambswool, so this one looks very similar, although the colors are different: https://amzn.to/3N29tFs I hope that helps. If you want different colors, you could type in Irish lambswool plaid scarf, and there seems to be a lot of competition and options in that category. Best!