christmas gift ideas they’ll ACTUALLY want (gift guide)

Hey guys, it's Sid and welcome back.

[music] Every single year, the day after Halloween, my mom sends me the same exact text. What do you want for

exact text. What do you want for Christmas this year? And I never have an answer. And that's really what prompted

answer. And that's really what prompted this video. Gift giving has become one

this video. Gift giving has become one of my new love languages, too. I think

it's really fun to be thoughtful and intentional with your gifts, and they can like mean so much to someone. I did

really try to curate a good list for you guys. Let's get started. And mom, if

guys. Let's get started. And mom, if you're watching this, this is for you.

[music] Starting out with the experiences category. I think this one [music] is so

category. I think this one [music] is so fun. Number one is a manicure or

fun. Number one is a manicure or pedicure appointment. A massage

pedicure appointment. A massage appointment. Getting a massage. If that

appointment. Getting a massage. If that

was like the only gift I ever received ever again, I would be so happy. A nice

station. I did this with my mom recently. If you did it with like

recently. If you did it with like [music] your boyfriend, your husband, it's such a good memory that you guys will always share together. A

[clears throat] cooking class, especially if had like an Italian focus, like pasta making. I know they have like some pizza making classes where you drink wine as well. Concert tickets of course tailored to the person that

you're gifting them for or a museum or exhibition pass. I love going to the Met

exhibition pass. I love going to the Met in New York and I think that would be such a great gift. Wine tasting. I love

wine. So that was definitely up there for me. Another one is a candle making

for me. Another one is a candle making class. I've done this before. It's kind

class. I've done this before. It's kind

of niche but it was so fun. My friends

and I did it together. Another idea is a floral arranging workshop. Learning how

to make bouquets I think is like personally really fun. Even though I've never been to a class, I just usually YouTube it. Lastly, is a restaurant gift

YouTube it. Lastly, is a restaurant gift card tailored to their specific place.

Of course, the more personable a gift is, like if you even heard them say it once, just mentally noting it or even sometimes I write down in my notes app what my friends say. I think like the thoughtfulness is what makes the gifts

extra special. So, going to a place

extra special. So, going to a place maybe that they've always wanted to go.

[music] Moving on to accessories and tech. I

have a few things. The first being a Wii. I want a Wii. Every time I go home

Wii. I want a Wii. Every time I go home with my parents, we play we fit and I just like want to beat someone in Wii tennis. Also, disposable cameras I think

tennis. Also, disposable cameras I think are such a nice gift. Next is a custom phone case. I got mine from Caseify and

phone case. I got mine from Caseify and they have the best cases. It's really

the perfect gift because you can personalize them. You can add your name,

personalize them. You can add your name, initials, or your friend's name or initials. I was really excited when

initials. I was really excited when Caseify asked to work with me on this because I just thought it was like the perfect gift. Mine says sit of course.

perfect gift. Mine says sit of course.

Look, you can see yourself in the mirror all the time. I use [music] this to touch up my lips because I'm always putting on a lip product. So, it is just like very practical. But I also like to pair this with their snappy card holder

stand, which also is customized with my initials, SSP. But this has a little

initials, SSP. But this has a little stand so I can set my phone up when I'm watching YouTube, when I'm eating, which is everyday. And it's also a card

is everyday. And it's also a card holder, which is so convenient.

Underneath you can just put your cards in. And I got one also for my friend and

in. And I got one also for my friend and roommate. [music] So, this one has her

roommate. [music] So, this one has her name printed, and I haven't gifted this to her yet. And I got her another case, too. I love that they have these custom

too. I love that they have these custom collage cases. It's so sweet. And this

collage cases. It's so sweet. And this

is such a good gift idea. I want to get a couple of my friends this. I think

this one I [music] made specifically for her. It has all of these photos from New

her. It has all of these photos from New York. And I also added some just like

York. And I also added some just like aesthetic pictures that I liked. It's

also so easy to do. You just go on their [music] site, you choose the case style, case size, and the font, and customize the text. And it's like pretty quick and

the text. And it's like pretty quick and easy. They're also just the best [music]

easy. They're also just the best [music] quality. These cases are so foolproof

quality. These cases are so foolproof for me. I drop my phone at least five

for me. I drop my phone at least five times a week. It really protects my phone. So, they also have some fun

phone. So, they also have some fun accessories that you can use. So, I also got her this little phone charm. I loved

this like silver color. So, I wanted her to also have this. Anyways, this is definitely one of my favorite gift ideas and I think so many people would love it. It's so easy and personable. So,

it. It's so easy and personable. So,

I'll put the link in the description box if you guys want to check them out. They

did give me a link for you guys to get 15% [music] off your order. Also, if you spend over $90, you can get an even bigger discount. And you can also use

bigger discount. And you can also use this QR [music] code to go to their site and check them out. The next gift idea is a Kindle. I put this on here because I've heard so many people say that they didn't think a Kindle was like something they'd ever want and then the second

they got it, they never turned back. The

next one is a digital camera. You can

get these on eBay. That's where I got mine, which actually broke cuz I dropped it on the cement. Mine was, I think, $150. They kind of range in price. A

$150. They kind of range in price. A

[music] 2026 planner, especially just a nice sleek planner, really [music] gets me excited to plan my life.

[bell] People used to tell me, "You need weighted blanket." Like, they loved

weighted blanket." Like, they loved them. And I never really understood

them. And I never really understood until I got one myself. It's just like so self soothing. I think it makes me sleep better, too. Another thing that changed my life, especially back home in

Minnesota where it's 0°, is a heated bed. My mom was the one who actually

bed. My mom was the one who actually found this for me. She bought it on Amazon and it's essentially like a heated pad that goes on top of your mattress. It covers the whole half of

mattress. It covers the whole half of the bed. So, you can get two if like you

the bed. So, you can get two if like you sleep with someone else and they can like adjust theirs and you can adjust your temperature. I just feel like

your temperature. I just feel like everyone needs to know about it. [music]

So, next is a Hatch alarm clock comfy workout set. I really think having a

workout set. I really think having a good workout set motivates you to work out more. Of course, Aloe has such good

out more. Of course, Aloe has such good workout [music] sets. Amazon honestly

has some too that I found that I love.

And then I recently got this set from this company called Can. I also will make sure to link everything below if you guys like want to see anything specific. Next would be a workout class

specific. Next would be a workout class voucher, something like class pass or soul cycle, an aloe yoga mat, the workout weights that you strap around your wrists. I know there's a trending

your wrists. I know there's a trending brand for these, but really any person who loves to walk a lot. I think that that would be a great gift, a massage gun, an essential oil set, a really nice quality robe, specifically the one from

Homie or Homie I've had my eye on for a while. A nice new blender. I like my

while. A nice new blender. I like my Neutra Bullet. I use that one at least a

Neutra Bullet. I use that one at least a couple times a week. Epsom salts for the bath. Those are so great after working

bath. Those are so great after working [music] out. A silk sleep mask. I know

[music] out. A silk sleep mask. I know

silks are supposed to be a lot better for your skin, so that's why I said the silk one. Airpods or beets are great. I

silk one. Airpods or beets are great. I

always go back to the wired ones.

[music] A nice gym duffel bag. I really

like the ones from Cowpack. Next, we

have beauty and self-care, which is I think my favorite category. Starting out

with a skincare fridge. I really love this idea. I actually received this as a

this idea. I actually received this as a gift when I was younger and I loved it so much. Put in a few nice skincare

so much. Put in a few nice skincare products. That is such a nice gift.

products. That is such a nice gift.

Speaking of skincare, I really like the Dio under eye patches because they're reusable. Also, anything from road, I

reusable. Also, anything from road, I really trust their quality. The Lan lip mask is so basic and classic, but it's so good. I also really like the Mario

so good. I also really like the Mario Badescue one. This one is pretty spendy,

Badescue one. This one is pretty spendy, but a red light therapy face mask. I

just got one from the body and I really like it. The Loxitane almond shower oil.

like it. The Loxitane almond shower oil.

I had to put this in here. This is my favorite favorite shower oil ever. And

they also have gift sets. Like you could get that or you could get like a hand cream gift set. Guarlain lipstick. I'm

very much saying this wrong. My friend

got this for me as a birthday gift.

Inside you can customize it and personalize it with their name or initials. So my friend put Sid on the

initials. So my friend put Sid on the inside and I just thought it was like such a special gift. Going along with that is a customized hair clip. I know

that MEJ does this. They also do customizable hair brushes. And then

there's also a French brand that I think you can order from in the US if I'm not mistaken. The brand is called Officine

mistaken. The brand is called Officine Debulli. They have amazing quality combs

Debulli. They have amazing quality combs that you can also personally engrave and they also have like the little lip tins that you can get customized as well.

Next, we have a nail kit. I personally

love this idea because I no longer get my nails done at the nail salon since I'm allergic. So, I've been trying to

I'm allergic. So, I've been trying to find something that I like. The

manicurist has really good nail sets or like gift sets. Hair oil or hair perfume. Hair perfume. I feel like

perfume. Hair perfume. I feel like people don't talk about a lot, but I love a good hair perfume, especially the G Sau one. I am the biggest sucker for fragrances. So, right now, I love the

fragrances. So, right now, I love the Glossier You Do perfume. And I like that it like adjusts to your own pherommones and like is your skin smell better. I

also love Calvin Klein. They have some really good fragrances. Coach has a great fragrance. Ellis Brooklyn, I

great fragrance. Ellis Brooklyn, I really love their fragrances. Next, I

have a silk pillowcase. Mine was from the brand Slip. Silk pillowcases are supposedly supposed to help your hair breakage at night and also just like wrinkles longterm because the silk is supposed to be like better on your skin.

Another thing is a good quality vanity [music] case. If you're looking for less

[music] case. If you're looking for less expensive ones, Amazon has some really nice ones, especially if you put [music] in like a few beauty products inside the vanity case. Speaking of makeup ideas, I

vanity case. Speaking of makeup ideas, I really love the brand Rei. They have

just such clean, good quality products.

I love their face primer. It's like a face roller. They also have such a great

face roller. They also have such a great lip gloss cuz it has this like metal applicator on it. I also really love the Merrick cream blushes. They're so nice.

I couldn't do this video without clothes and fashion. So, starting out with a

and fashion. So, starting out with a nice scarf, like a cashmere scarf, something that's really good quality.

Going along with that, I really liked this knit cashmere wrap. Like

specifically this one I saw. It's from

Quint, but you guys know I love that brand. Next, I have ballet flats. Again,

brand. Next, I have ballet flats. Again,

Quint. I'm obsessed with this brand, but they have super comfortable ones that I've been wearing like everyday. Another

idea that's just foolproof for anyone at all is a nice cashmere sweater. Next is

a nice bag or purse. There is a very specific one that I found that I really love from Coach. Next is a set of the Skims tank tops. I really love their tanks. They're just good quality and you

tanks. They're just good quality and you can even buy like a set of three. They

also have nice loungewear if you wanted to get a nice loungewear set for someone. Another random one, but I kind

someone. Another random one, but I kind of think is more an essential is leather gloves. I wear mine all the time, and I

gloves. I wear mine all the time, and I originally bought them from Amazon. I

think for like 20 bucks. A nice classic belt. [music]

belt. [music] I love the ones from Saison. I also

really like the Aritzia ones. A silk

nice camisol. I really love Intimacy for stuff like this. Intimacy also has some nice like sheer tops that you can layer.

A good staple pair of kneeh high boots.

Amazon supposedly has some really good ones, but of course, Steve Madden, [music] a nice baseball cap. And if

you're buying for someone who likes sports, maybe [music] like a vintage baseball cap with their favorite team.

Another gift that I feel is so easy to personalize is jewelry. Jewelry that is personal is very thoughtful to me and that's one of my favorite gifts to give.

Oilia jewelry, which is my jewelry brand, is coming out with birthstone stud earrings actually very soon.

[music] Next, and I'm so excited for this category, is the bedroom and home category. Starting out with a nice throw

category. Starting out with a nice throw blanket. I recently got one gifted to me

blanket. I recently got one gifted to me from Quint. This is blanket that I was

from Quint. This is blanket that I was gifted. It's just so nice, so simple. I

gifted. It's just so nice, so simple. I

think anyone would appreciate a nice like cable knit or cashmere throw blanket. Next are some nice quality bed

blanket. Next are some nice quality bed sheets. [music] My sheets are from

sheets. [music] My sheets are from Quint. I feel like I keep bringing them

Quint. I feel like I keep bringing them up, but I just love their stuff. Next is

very niche, the towel warmer. Whenever I

go to a nice hotel and they have this, I want to steal it. And then I was doing some research and they actually have some on Amazon that aren't like too crazy expensive. Next is the Diva

crazy expensive. Next is the Diva laundry detergent. Wow. I feel like this

laundry detergent. Wow. I feel like this is the sign that you're really getting old that I find this exciting. Laundry

detergent. One of my good friends got me on this because I like smelled her and I was like, "What perfume are you wearing?" And she told me it wasn't a

wearing?" And she told me it wasn't a perfume, it was her detergent. Next is

the Joe Malone scent diffuser. Another

one of my friends got me this as a gift and I really love it and I think it's like such a classy, nice gift to give someone. Going along with diffusers, I

someone. Going along with diffusers, I really like the Pura scent diffusers.

These ones you plug into the walls so you can get someone the diffuser itself and then a couple scents that you think that they might like. You also can't go wrong with a candle. Candles are one of my favorite gifts to receive because I'm

always using them up. I do love the classic Lelay Labo ones because you can personalize them and put someone's name.

I really love the Salt and Stone candles, too. And then I recently

candles, too. And then I recently discovered on Revolve the Patty Wax candles. I've never had one, so I can't

candles. I've never had one, so I can't say how good they are, but just looking at the packaging of them, I want them so badly and I think I'm gonna buy one.

Another great idea is a personalized ornament. [music] Depending on like the

ornament. [music] Depending on like the life phase one of your friends is in, maybe they just like started a family or maybe like friends just got engaged, you could get an ornament surrounding [music] that. If you love to make guac,

[music] that. If you love to make guac, this is very specific. Personally, I do this all the time. A nice mortar and pestle. Um, I'm definitely saying that

pestle. Um, I'm definitely saying that wrong, but I saw this really nice one on Revolve and it's a [music] marble one.

And I think if you got that in combination with like a really nice bag of chips, maybe like a really nice jar of salsa. I also think a really cute

of salsa. I also think a really cute salt and pepper shaker could go a really long way. Also, for people that drink

long way. Also, for people that drink wine, a really nice pair of wine glasses. Crate and Barrel has some

glasses. Crate and Barrel has some really great ones. And I just like love Crate and Barrel in general for things.

Going along with that, you guys, you guys had to see this coming. A nice mug.

This past year, I found myself discovering my personal passion for mugs because mugs are so personable. How many

times am I gonna say that word in this video? I don't know. Can really deep

video? I don't know. Can really deep dive on the internet and find some cool niche specific mugs. I really love a nice coffee table book. Sporty and Rich has some really nice ones. Revolve has a

ton. Amazon has a lot. A nice mini

ton. Amazon has a lot. A nice mini speaker. I also love a picture frame,

speaker. I also love a picture frame, but you have to print a picture of you and your friend. A really nice flower vase. And to go along with it, you could

vase. And to go along with it, you could even bring them some fresh flowers. If

my mom or my friends or my boyfriend's watching this, just throwing it out there. Wow. I think

that's everything, guys. I think that's my entire list. [music] I know it's a little bit different, but I wanted to just like sit down and give you guys some good ideas of [music] gifts because this is a dilemma I find myself in

pretty much every single year. But

thanks guys for watching and thank you again to Caseify for working with me on this video. I am going to link the cases

this video. I am going to link the cases down below, so make sure to check them out. I'll see you in my next video. Bye.

out. I'll see you in my next video. Bye.

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