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, Indy. 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 INDYtoday gift guide, with 90+ gift ideas including unique local treasures and the season’s hottest items.
Including a knitted blanket and a punny candle.
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Local pick:Serving tray | $80+ | A glamorous custom piece made from the fruits, flowers, or seascape elements of your choosing.
Smeg Electric Kettle | $149.95 | Splurge on a coveted retro-style Smeg appliance, perfect for making teas and coffees all year long.
Knitted weighted blanket | $135.99 | Perfect for a bed or couch, this 15-lb blanket offers comforting weight with an aesthetic knit finish.
Local pick:A 60-minute solo sweat sesh | $30 | There’s nothing that screams single era more than a self-care session. Gift the single people in your life a sweat session with Sauna Social.
Melissa Clark’s “Dinner in One” | $29.99 | A New York Times bestseller + a best cookbook of the year by Food & Wine, Melissa Clark’s recipe collection serves up delicious, one-pot meals for dinner.
Automatic curtain opener | $89.99 | A smart device that opens curtains automatically by smartphone app, Alexa, or Google Home — they can even set schedules.
Including a jumbo cooler bag and conversation starters for kids.
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Local pick:Herculean meal plan | $133+ | SOS: The busy parent in your life is in need of quick + healthy meals they can make in between soccer practice and piano lessons.
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.
Local pick:Indiana state plate | $50 | The holidays are usually a time of visiting the parents’ house for gatherings, and this plate is perfect for entertaining in the Hoosier state.
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 a customized book embosser.
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Local pick:Matching permanent bracelets | Prices vary | Be forever linked to your significant other with a matching permanent bracelet from Francis + Fern.
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:Nexxus Movement class pack | $69+ | Start a pole fitness journey together that’s as challenging as it is empowering.
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.
Gifts for holiday parties + gift exchanges
Including a fancy hot sauce set and a YETI tumbler.
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Local pick:All-local gift basket | $70 | Who doesn’t love fancy local snacks + coffee?
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:Indiana-themed flag | $20+ | Gift your neighbor an Indiana-themed flag from The Shop so they can show their local pride from their porch.
Including the best headphones and a dorm-friendly basketball hoop.
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Local pick:Eleanor’s Everything Sauce | $12 | Help them upscale their Top Ramen just a little with a locally-made hot sauce.
Stanley Quencher | $45.00 | The internet-famous water bottle, available in cute colors like Matcha Cream.
Rocketbook Everlast Fusion notebook | $37.00 | 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:Notebooks and desk supplies | Prices vary | Check out Semantics Paper Goods to restock your favorite student with the best pens and notepads.
Local pick:Carb Day shirt | $45 | Help them celebrate the Month of May year round.
Local pick:Colts gear | Prices vary | A Colts fan can’t have too much Colts gear.
Local pick:Indiana Peony Festival root | $35 | Give green thumbs a way to grow their own Indiana state flowers.
Local pick:Pacers gear | Prices vary | Help a Pacers fan cheer on the Blue and Gold in style.
Local pick:Circle City Holiday | $28 | This red wine from Daniel’s Vineyard is inspired by Indy’s annual Circle of Lights ceremony – it’s like they bottled up the magic of the dazzling display to enjoy at home.*
Including a nut milk maker and a stuffed burger press.
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Local pick:End Grain Butcher Block | $100+ | A custom cutting board made from locally-sourced wood that will last a lifetime.
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:A Cunningham restaurant gift card | Your choice | Give your foodie friend a gift card to Indy’s biggest restaurant group — they’ll have lots of great local restaurants to choose from.
Sous vide precision cooker | $89.90 | Home cooks can take their cuisine to a whole new level with this sous vide cooker that achieves the perfect level of doneness.
Local pick: Swiss Miss ‘Shmallow | $27.99 | In collaboration with Swiss Miss®, this exclusive whiskey by Hotel Tango Distillery blends caramelized sugar and toasted marshmallow notes with rich cocoa for a cozy winter experience.*
