Holiday Gift Guide 2020
This post is in partnership with Lexington Law. All opinions remain my own.
I’m sure you’ve heard it a thousand times by now, but this holiday season will look a lot different than previous holidays. Whether it’s less family members traveling in for the gatherings, or whether there will be less gifts due to budget restrictions, we know it won’t be quite the same. However that doesn’t mean it has to be any less fun and fulfilling. This entire year I’ve had the pleasure of working with Lexington Law, and helping you find an incredible option to help repair your credit. With everything we’ve all gone through this year, I know many of you are in a place where holiday gifts may be a bit more sparse, but with that said you can always give a practical gift to a family member you know who may be struggling with their finances and more specifically, their credit score. The power of a good credit score is infinite so giving the gift of Lexington Law, which can help a family member or friend of yours to repair their credit , helps ensure that Lexington Law fights to improve it. They have provided over 300,000 free credit reports in 2020 alone, so if you’re feeling like you’re in this alone, you certainly are not.
Home + Kitchen + Bar
Ever since we moved into our home (almost two full years now) I realized I have a lot of love for home decor. Greys, creams, off whites, tans, and various shades of brown have become the name of the game for me. Whether it’s a couch, a painting, the furniture, a rug, and so forth, everything is part of the vibe. If a new home addition doesn’t pass the vibe check, it’s not going to be added to the cart. These are some of our favorite additions to the home, which would serve as incredible gifts. While you can gift wine glasses, they are a bit tricky (I’ve already broken two) so we included some items that likely won’t break in transition to your holiday gathering.
Holiday cocktail recipe
Classic Old Fashioned
Ingredients:
Dash of Angostura Bitters
1 teaspoon agave (or sugar water)
Orange peel
2 ounces bourbon whiskey of your choice
2 amaretto cherries
Cinnamon stick (optional)
Instructions:
Pump 2-3 dashes of bitters into a mixing glass
Add a teaspoon of agave (or sugar water)
Add 2 ounces of bourbon whiskey
Add 1 ice cube and stir the drink with a large spoon or mixing utensil
Add a pinch of water (~2 teaspoons)
Place a large ice cube in a whiskey glass
After stirring, pour the liquid over your large ice cube
Top with the 2 amaretto cherries
Voìla you’re ready to deal with your Aunt Karen complaining about the turkey being dry.
For Him
I don’t know about you, but gifts for men are historically the hardest. Anyone else? When it comes to men, there is always a super expensive shiny new gadget they wanted (like the new PS5) but then you know they need socks and boxers, but will most certainly groan opening that as a gift. Lucky for you, I had Aaron build a solid list of things he’s most excited about which would be the perfect gift.
Cozy Earth Men's Ultra-Soft Bamboo Jogger Pant Use the code ADA50 to get 50% off. You can thank me later!
Minted Dopp Kit or shop their site
High West Double Rye Whiskey
For Her
When it comes to the gifts for her, I took it upon myself to just add thighs that I absolutely love which I know would be an incredible gift for all of my girlfriends. Whether it’s a luxe candle or body wash, or even a bottle of rose, you can’t go wrong with giving these to your girls.
Chateau d'Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé Wine
Beauty
My favorite category when it comes down to it. If you want to learn more about skincare, make sure you’re following me on Instagram. I drop a lot of good tips day in and day out, on my stories and of course in-feed. Beauty brands are my favorite to review, and trust me not all products pass the vibe check.
Fashion
After doing a thorough cleaning of my closet, I found a few of my absolute favorite brands that make perfect gifts. One of them is even a necklace I created with Sequin Jewelry last year.
Monica Vinader Gold Vermeil Alta Capture and Pearl Bracelet Set
Revolve (see the carousel widget below for all of my recent picks!)
Dune Jewelry Use the code ADA15 for 15% off your order.
Ada’s Wishlist
What’s on my wishlist? I’ve had my eye on a few different pieces of jewelry (per the usual) but there’s more than just consistently bedazzling myself. Although I love a little something from Boutique Minimaliste (trust me I ordered a couple things) but here’s a few you may not have heard me mention before.
Kids
For someone who doesn’t have kids, we definitely pored over the internet to find some amazing options. Aaron was even looking through mommy bloggers who review toys and showcase the latest and greatest for their kids. We definitely found some gems, and my personal favorite was the camera bundle from Fujifilm. You have to teach them early how to take those shots, know what I mean?
Subscriptions
Make sure you take a peek at the incredible subscriptions above,, and in particular Lexington Law. Not only can it change your life (your credit score affects most major buying decisions) but it could be the gift your family member or friend needs that may help them fix their credit. To be totally honest, we’re on most of these subscriptions and I can’t live without them. The beauty of an auto payment is that I get surprises in the mail every so often, without even having to re-up or reorder which makes it a lot more manageable long-term.
Comments
How awesome is this gift guide! And I want to try that Old Fashion cocktail recipe!
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Oh my gosh you found SO many good gifts! I am looking through now to get some gift ideas for my family.
xoxo,
Kim
SO many great gift ideas!!
Rachel
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This is the ULTIMATE guide, that’s for sure. And I’m loving how you tossed in my favorite cocktail recipe and some credit tips! Shop, sip, and keep a watchful eye on those finances – all at once. Great post!
So many great picks here! I definitely need to try that holiday cocktail recipe!
So many good gifts! Love all of thes options! xoxo, Sarah
ok – so much goodness in one post!! definitely will be back here when it is time to finish up my shopping!
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Fabulous gift guide and suggestions! So many things I want to add to MY wishlist
Great gift ideas! I also love your square wine glass – where is it from!?!
Such a great gift guide and Lexington Law sounds like a really cool company!! Thank you for sharing!
These are such great gift guides! I love your holiday cocktail, I totally want those wine glasses you have! Xx.
This is such a great gift guide! I love how you covered all bases with him/her, kids etc! So many wonderful ideas here!
That cocktail looks so delish, I need to make it!
I’ve used Lexington Law before and it’s such a great service! It’s the ultimate gift!
You’ve got so many great gift ideas on this list! Also, thanks for sharing this great cocktail recipe, I need to try it.