INSOMNIA MOM
Somehow, the holiday season is upon us again. With it comes copious amounts of time with family and loved ones, and one of the biggest gift-giving seasons of the year. Gift-giving can be really stressful, especially when you’re shopping for multiple interests, personalities, and ages. Here, we’ve compiled a range of gifts at varying price points in hopes that you’ll find the perfect holiday gift for those near and dear to you (plus a few stocking stuffers for good measure).
Happy shopping, Mavens.
The Jewelry Lover
1. Herringbone Layered Necklace
This necklace contains one paperclip necklace and one snake choker necklace. Each is water resistant, 18K gold-filled stainless steel, and hypoallergenic.
Herringbone Layered Necklace, $68 at lilyandsparrowboutique.com
2. 18K Gold Filled Croissant Drop Earrings
These earrings are one inch long and 18K gold filled.
Croissant Drop Earrings, $56.70 at shop-honeyboutique.com
3. Mommy Daughter Hair Tie Bracelet Set
This bracelet set symbolizes the eternal bond between a mother and daughter. It features heart charms that symbolize where the daughter’s heart came from and is forever connected to her mother’s. Each bracelet is adjustable to fit wrists of any size.
Mommy Daughter Hair Tie Bracelet Set, $21 at wildbohemian.com
4. Charms from Petite G Jewelers
Petite G Jewelers has a selection of charms perfect for any charm bracelet or necklace to mark big life events, happy memories, or sentimental value. The shop has a selection of charms that draw inspiration from nature, religion, and lifestyle.
Petite G Jewelers Charms, $170 – $8,000 at petiteg.com
5. Dainty Love Initial Bracelet
This delicate bracelet features an initial charm of your choosing, either yours, a loved one’s, or your child’s initial. Each bracelet is made from stainless steel with 18K gold plating and is waterproof.
Dainty Love Initial Bracelet, $48 at francisandfernboutique.com
The PERSON WHO TAKES CARE OF EVERYONE ELSE
1. Mini Teacher Kit
This Mini Teacher Kit includes everything a teacher might need: A bandage, gold star stickers, lip balm pain reliever, antacid, microfiber cloth, extra buttons, breath drops, safety pins, deodorant towelette, stain remover, and a hand cleaner.
Mini Teacher Kit, $14 at berindesigns.com
2. Indy Coffee Box Subscription
The Indy Coffee Box subscription delivers locally roasted, whole bean, specialty coffee to your door each month. It offers a one-bag subscription, which is 12 oz. monthly, and goes up to a four-bag subscription, which is 48 oz. monthly. Subscriptions are delivered the first full week of each month and are available for Indianapolis and its surrounding metro areas.
Indy Coffee Box Subscription, $17/monthly at indycoffeebox.com
3. What I Have Layflat Notebook
Each notebook is a softcover and lined.
What I Have Layflat Notebook, $14 at semanticspaper.com
4. Spongelle
Spongelle’s envelopes the skin with an aromatic blend, and gently cleanses and exfoliates with its loofa-like quality, too. It can be used for a minimum of 14 washes, just rinse and squeeze out excess water after each use.
Spongelle, $16 at tangerinegifts.com
5. Teacher Socks Women’s Crew Socks
Teacher’s socks ‘cuz teachers rock! These socks fit women’s shoe size 5-10, and are 56% combed cotton, 42% nylon and 2% spandex. The socks are designed by artist Victor Melendez Victo.
Teacher Socks Women’s Crew Socks, $13.95 at silverinthecity.com
6. SEND A FRIEND LASAGNA (BONUS!)
Purchase a lasagna for your friend (or babysitter, teacher, nanny, neighbor, yourself, and/or all of the above) and get a $10 gift card to use on a future purchase! Use code IM10 when ordering until 12/31/24. The card expires 12/31/25. Not combined with any other offers.
Send a Friend Lasagna, www.sendafriendlasagna.com
Under $30
1. Blueberry Bliss Slippers
These slippers aim to provide a combination of comfort, style, and a little luxury. Each slipper is made with premium materials and a pop of color to any loungewear ensemble.
Blueberry Bliss Slippers, $30 at francisandfernboutique.com
2. A Scent of Sunshine Candle
A Scent of Sunshine aims to provide fragrances that set the ambiance for any occasion. Butt Naked is scented to feel like you’re in a bath surrounded by different soapy and calming fragrances.
A Scent of Sunshine Candle, $12 at scentofsunshine.com
3. Oh Christmas Tree Tee
This Christmas tee is 60% cotton, 40% polyester, and 100% cute.
Oh Christmas Tree Tee, $28.99 at beautyngrace.com
4. Te Hand Wash
This 8 oz. hand wash is infused with passion fruit, rice bran, and acai. It leaves the hands feeling silky, cleansed, and most importantly, smelling great.
Te Hand Wash, $28 at be-the-boutique.myshopify.com
5. Dubai Chocolate
A Dubai Chocolate bar is a milk chocolate candy bar with a crunchy, gooey center of pistachio cream and kataifi. Kay from Flavors by Kay bakes them in her kitchen, right to your table. She accepts orders via Instagram DM.
Dubai Chocolate, starting at $5 at instagram.com/flavors.by.k
6. PENN & BEECH
Share the magic of custom fragrance with your loved ones this holiday season! A Penn & Beech gift card is the perfect gift for everyone on your list. You don’t have to choose between gifting an experience and gifting a physical item—the pour-your-own candle experience is both! Stop into a shop to purchase a physical gift card, or purchase an electronic one on their website that can be emailed directly to your recipient.
Penn & Beech Gift Card, starting at $24
Stocking Stuffers
1. Check It Out Cosmetic
These checkered cosmetic knits have a light vinyl lining and are 11”x4.5”x3. Color choices include pink, orange, black, brown, blue, purple, green and red.
Check It Out Cosmetics, $14 at beyouleo.com
2. Noteworthy Co. Car Diffusers
These diffusers hang on the car’s rearview mirror, and the scents last about 30-60 days. Scent choices include Falling Leaves, Getaway Car, Sunset Blvd, and more.
Noteworthy Co. Car Diffusers, $10.50 at shopbluepeppermint.com
3. Leopard Fur Glove with Smart Touch
Not only do these gloves keep your hands warm, they allow wearers to use their smartphones or tablets while wearing them. The gloves are available in either black, taupe, or mauve.
Leopard Fur Glove with Smart Touch, $24 at ahcollection.com
4. Classic Paperbacks 1,000 Piece Puzzle
This 1,000-piece puzzle features classic book covers from works by Emily Dickinson, Richard Wright, Sandrea Cisneros, Susan Sontag, and more.
Classic Paperbacks 1,000 Piece Puzzle, $17.62 at bookshop.org
5. Sock it to me Holiday Socks
Each pair of socks is certified by OEKO-TEX Standard 100, which means they are made without harmful chemicals. The socks fit men’s shoe sizes 7-13 and women’s shoe sizes 8.5-14.5. Sock themes include Santa Run, Brewdolf, and Merry Crustmas!
Sock it to me Holiday Socks, $12.50 at silverinthecity.com
Samantha Kupiainen is a regular Indy Maven contributor. Mom, if you’re reading this, consider this my personal Christmas wish list.
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