Make holiday gifting easier with 90+ gift ideas in this special edition newsletter, put together with our shopping + deals site The Buy.
Win the holidays with these gift ideas
Embrace the holiday giving season with this guide that’s got something for everyone, including local finds. | Graphic by 6AM City
Season’s greetings, Austin. Festive time is upon us — and in between hot cocoa drinking and twinkle light hanging, we’re guessing you’re shopping for a few special people on your list. Look no further than the official ATXtoday gift guide, with 90+ gift ideas including unique local treasures and the season’s hottest items.
Including a jumbo cooler bag and conversation starters for kids.
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Local pick:Custom Keepsake File Box | $75+ | Help the parent in your life keep all of their little one’s important documents organized with this custom keepsake box.
Ceneda large cooler bag | $24.99 | This insulated, leak-proof tote is perfect for family road trips, beach trips, and everything in between.
Car backseat organizers | $19.99 | Speaking of road trips, these backseat car organizers are every parent’s best friend + come complete with a tablet holder.
200 Kids Conversation Cards | $29.97 | Transform family dinners with a conversation-starting card game that asks kids and adults fun and meaningful questions.
Bento Lunch Box | $32.99 | Gift parents an organized + colorful lunch box complete with a food jar, dividers, and silicone utensils.
Smart calendar + chore chart | $319.99 | The future of chore charts is here — treat parents to the ultimate family organization tool, complete with Google calendar syncing, color coding, and meal planning.
Including comfy flannel and the best slippers.
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Local pick:“I Love You So Much” Art | $10+ | Tell your partner you love them every day with this local art.
TheraGun Mini Massage Gun | $199.00 | A compact and travel-sized deep tissue massager that can relieve sore muscles and speed up recovery in between workouts.
UGG Tasman Slipper | $110.00 | Gift your partner the perfect winter slipper that can be worn both in and out of the house.
Local pick:Mini Ari Heart Gold Stud Earrings | $55 | Show your love with these heart-shaped earrings made by local businesswoman Kendra Scott.
Sherpa-lined flannel shirt jacket | $49.98 | Choose your favorite plaid pattern + snag them a warm jacket great for hiking, trekking, and camping all season long.
“From the library of” book embosser | $17.95+ | For the partner who loves to read, this personalized gift will add flair and meaning to their home library.
Local pick: Sparkle & Shine Sesh | $25+ | Treat someone you love (or yourself) to the ultimate pamper session at THE TEN SPOT, a one-stop beauty spot offering waxing, facials, nail care, and special treatments for eyebrows and eyelashes.*
Including a fancy hot sauce set and a YETI tumbler.
TRUFF 3-bottle set | $19.99 | A great sampler gift of the original TRUFF hot sauce, hotter hot sauce, and black truffle oil.
Funny flip-over desk signs | $13.99 | Perfect for the office gift exchange, these flip-over signs display messages like “Drinks after work?” and “Shh...I’m thinking.”
Porta-Potty Shot Glasses | $19.99 | Liven up the gift grab bag with highly-rated porta-potty shot glasses.
Local pick:El Arroyo Coaster Set | $22 | “Margaritas cuz no great stories start with salad” — enough said.
Including a jam advent calendar and an heirloom pie dish.
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Local pick:Texas Coffee Traders Blends | $8+ | Get them some locally roasted beans, or if coffee isn’t their style, this cafe also sells loose leaf teas and bar accessories.
Toschi Amarena cherries | $19.99 | Perfect on cheese boards, atop ice cream, or straight out of the jar, these Italian Amarena cherries are a little luxury.
Pompom fringe blanket | $22.99 | Because who doesn’t love curling up with an ultra soft blanket at the end of the day?
Wine opener gift set | $59.99 | Level up neighborhood wine night with a wine decanter set complete with an electric opener, aerator, and foil cutter.
Local pick:Talavera Bullet Planter | $36+ | Grab some unique indoor or outdoor decor from Ten Thousand Pots, like this colorful planter, or even statues and fountains.
Le Creuset heritage pie dish | $55.95 | Give the gift of a classic, heirloom pie dish they’ll bake comforting treats in for years to come.
Including the best headphones and a dorm-friendly basketball hoop.
Rocketbook Everlast Fusion notebook | $37 | A digital notebook for to-do lists, lecture notes, and goals — save notes to the Cloud and wipe it clean for another use.
Crock-pot electric lunch box | $44.99 | Commuting students and interns can have hot meals on the go with this portable Crock-pot.
Local pick:UT Tower Light | $23 | Bring the comfort of campus into your loved student’s apartment or dorm — it might just remind them to study.
Cropped puffy vest | $36.97+ | A stylish vest for warmth walking to classes.
Including the best lint roller and a pet cam.
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Local pick:Dogs of Austin - The Book | $29.95 | It’s no secret that Austinites love their dogs, so give the puppy lover in your life a coffee table book to cherish.
Chom Chom Roller | $27.99 | Pet owners will be amazed by how much hair this reusable lint roller picks up from carpets, clothes, and couches.
Thoughts of Dog 2025 calendar | $17.99 | Gift a daily pup-spective of a sweet dog with this adorable and funny daily calendar.
Cat tunnel bed | $48.99 | A plush and ultra-soft cat pet bed with a fun feature — there’s a tunnel inside for cats to explore.
Local pick:Austin Eastciders Dog Toy | $15 | Give a dog the cutest toy to match their owner’s local cider can.
Furbo Mini Pet Camera | $99.00 | The ultimate home security camera for watching pets while you’re away.
Pawprint keepsake kit | $16.95 | A DIY kit for pet owners to make their very own personalized clay pet keepsake.
Including a nut milk maker and a stuffed burger press.
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Local pick:El Patio Salsa Variety Pack | $24 | Spice up your gift with a pack of four salsas from a classic Austin eatery.
Almond Cow Nut Milk Maker | $249.95 | The ultimate gift for your dairy-free friend, this nut milk maker can turn their favorite nut or seed into milk at the touch of a button.
Honey sampler set | $46.99 | A sweet gift including salty honey, hot honey, and Meyer lemon honey.
“Be Ready When the Luck Happens” by Ina Garten | $34 | One of this year’s most anticipated memoirs from Ina Garten, aka the Barefoot Contessa, beloved Food Network personality and cultural icon.
Stuffed burger press | $19.95 | Foodie friends can make burgers stuffed with cheese, bacon, onions, jalapenos, or whatever they dream up with this grill accessory.
Local pick:Antonelli’s Cheese Club Membership | $72+ | This is a gouda gift for the cheese fanatic in your life — and it keeps on giving.
Sous vide precision cooker | $99 | Home cooks can take their cuisine to a whole new level with this sous vide cooker that achieves the perfect level of doneness.
