Christmas Unique GIFT GUIDE 2022: Adults, Kids…and pets too!

FOR ADULTS:

The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook– 5 Star reviews on this awesome cookbook. Purchased this to gift this year!

Zap It!- “Weirdly Satisfying” is how this electronic fly swatter is described in one of the comments. It not only kills flies, but those pesky little fruit flies, mosquitoes, horse flies, and any annoying bug that’s pestering you!

Marshmallow Roasting Sticks- A GREAT gift! Insanely affordable, less than $10! We have had these for years and love them. These would make an awesome stocking stuffer!

Easel Calendar- I gift these little easel calendars to my in laws and grandparents every single Christmas. I make them and include pictures of all of the grandkids. Its a fun thing to flip to, each new month. They have a variety of styles, so make sure to check out their site!

Rechargable Lighter- We have had ours for years and we use it constantly! This would make an amazing stocking stuffer!!

Do You Really Know Your Family? This game is definitely on my list this year! Take a look at the the cards, this game is perfect for the upcoming holidays!

Bedside Water Carafe- This is calling my name. I have to have water by my bedside each night, and this would be a lifesaver! I love the idea of this for a guest bedroom too.

Kodak Disposable- Did you know they still make these?! Love the excitement of taking these to get developed and not knowing what photos you will get! This would be a fun date night idea or fun to use with a scavenger hunt for a family day out!

Our Christmas Story Memory Book- Okay, LOOOOVE this. Christmas is such a meaningful and magical time of the year. You fill it every year with new memories, and it would be such a fun thing to look through at the beginning of each new Christmas Season. Here’s a lot of things to do with this book: Write down meaningful traditions; Remember holiday celebrations you hosted or attended; Record special gifts given or received; Save photos with Santa or annual family Christmas cards; Preserve treasured family recipes And so much more!

History As They Saw It- There are a plethora of history books on the market but do any of them show iconic moments in color? This book features 120 historic black-and-white photographs thoroughly restored and rendered in color, this book illuminates some of the most iconic moments in history, from the sinking of the Titanic to the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge. These incredible images effectively blur the distinction between past and present and bring history within arm’s reach.

Hygge Game: Cozy Conversation in Pleasant Company- Have you heard of Hygge? Its fascinating! I first discovered hygge and its meaning last year, so when I saw this cozy game, I knew it was up my alley. This looks like a great game! I scrolled through the ratings and people rave about it!

Water filter- I am gifting this to Grant… and bear with me, this might sound like a weird gift but you attach this to your showerhead and its reviews are insanely good! My brother in law purchased one of these, and noticed instant results. This product swears that you will see a difference on day one. How? It  IMMEDIATELY begins rejuvinating your skin, hair and nails. HARD, chlorinated, chemical ridden water causing itchy skin, flaky dandruff, eczema, bone-dry hair and brittle nail is instantly changed, once you attach this filter.

Cordless Screwdriver- Who doesn’t need a cordless screwdriver that can make taking screws out an easy, simplified task?!

Stanley Ice Jug- 64 oz.- The Stanley tumbler has been all the rave as of lately…and let me tell you…I GET IT! I drink so much more water because of it and mainly because it keeps my ice frozen overnight…the best. So, if you have a guy in your life that maybe doesn’t want to carry around the tumbler, but wants to up his water intake…gift him this awesome 64 oz. Stanley jug! (comes in a variety of colors, so check them out!)

On Cloudflow Tennis Shoes- These shoes have hype reviews! Take on racing and training in complete comfort.

Birdie Alarm- My in laws gifted me this alarm last year, and its the best! I take it with me every run, and it allows me to feel so safe as I run. Birdie’s modern design is easy-to-use. To activate, remove the top pin. To deactivate, replace it. The alarm can be used multiple times. Batteries are replaceable and last 40 continual minutes.

Coop Pillow- You will know why this has insanely good reviews when it arrives at your doorstep! I purchased for Grant for his birthday and he LOVES it! We tried a variety of pillows and nothing was cutting it. This is customizable upon arrival and we have been super impressed!

Motorized Robot for window drapes- Have you seen these? these are awesome! You can control them from your phone or have the blinds manually set to open every morning at designated time. These allow your curtains to slide more smoothly and still make your curtains smart in seconds without the need for screws, nuts, or bolts. Please be aware that square rods are not supported.

Men’s Mountain Classic Down Hooded Jacket- The doubly cozy down jacket. They added plush sherpa fleece to their best-value down jacket for extraordinary cozy warmth when temperatures dip.

Eufy Car Vacuum- Have kids? Want a clean car? Buy this awesome little vacuum. We purchased a couple of months ago and I keep it tucked in my car and it has been such a game changer. I love having a clean car and this purchase was 100% worth it for our family.

Nature fresh charcoal bags- Have some stale smells around your house? A teenager? Grab yourself some of these. We love them and think they work super well!

Lumineux– Purchased these and these do not hurt your teeth like Crest Whitestrips. Highly recommend!

Menthol Infused Fitness Cube- I was SO intrigued when I saw this. It is a fitness cube that you can use on your sore muscles and joint after (or before) your workout. This menthol-infused cube is said to reduce pain and inflammation. Massage the soothing square onto game-day or post-workout DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness), and its ingredients get right to work.

Salt and Pepper Mill Pair- I have been eyeing these for years. The price is definitely an investment but these things will last for the long haul! I love that they are solid brass and will show age and patina over time. These are designed to grind peppercorns and coarse salt rather than smash in order to maximize the spice’s flavor and aroma.

Hand Scuplted Spoon Rest-These hand-sculpted pottery spoon rests are made in the shape of ten different US states. Designed not to wobble, they’re finished in three different food-safe glazes. The back is stamped with the state’s name and a delicate leaf of its tree, making each rest a one-of-a-kind, functional work of art. 

12 Games of Christmas Advent Calendar- This festive bundle contains 12 fun, easy-to-learn and simple-to-play party games to get everyone in the Christmas spirit!

Taco Goat Cheese Pizza- Bought this for our Thanksgiving and Christmas family parties this year. The reviews are amazing on this one. And its under $10!

Bissel Steam Cleaner- This is an AWESOME way to deep clean certain areas of your house (AKA oven) without any harsh chemicals! Less than $30!

Stanley Mug- I received a Stanley as a gift and I LOVE it! It keeps my ice cold for days and I drink so much more water since I have had this. I am a person who needs ice to drink water and I loooove the fact that I don’t have to refill the ice all day.

FOR KIDS:

Build-A-Snowman Kit- We have this and love it! Less than $15 and the best gift that keeps on giving, year after year!

Wooden Cash Register- This is THE most adorable cash register at Target right now. Its definitely not in stores, as I have been scoping out or local stores, so i would highly suggest ordering online. I love that it is all wooden and it comes with adorable felt and wooden money. This would make the perfect gift as it is $30! Run! I have a feeling this is going to sell out…fast!

Pass the Pigs- Did you own this 1990’s game? It was my favorite childhood game! They still make it, and its definitely going to be purchased for Sadie! I can’t wait to play!

Boat Swing- We LOVE this company and we own several of their items. I have been eyeing this swing for our kiddos for awhile now. I know they would love this!

Home Alone Lego Set- This would be another great family gift. It IS pricey for sure, but would be such a fun investment piece to use year after year. I picture building this with the kids and watching the movies together every year!

Litti Pritti Pretend Makeup Set– Girls love to imitate their moms and with this makeup set, she can do just that! Let her “doll” up with her very own pretend, 11-piece set which includes a compact (with mirror), blush, eye shadow, lipstick, nail polish, lip gloss, glitter pot, stunning cosmetic bag and three soft brushes. The pretend play make up does not apply to the skin so no mess!

Wooden Castle building set- This set will help spark your child’s imagination and creativity while promoting the development of essential skills!

Poke-A-Dot number counting cards- A hands-on way to learn numbers, shapes, and colors, and first words!

The Jesus Storybook Bible Christmas Collection–

From the creators of the bestselling The Jesus Storybook Bible with over two million copies sold, comes A Christmas Collection, a beautifully illustrated picture book perfect for celebrating the miracle of Jesus’ birth. This keepsake book highlights the significance of the Nativity and reaffirms the spiritual meaning of God’s most precious gift.

Gigapet- This is SO nostalgic. I used to love my gigapet as a child, as I’m there is a child in your life who would love these now!

2 in 1 Climbing Rope Swing- 2-IN-1 CLIMBING ROPE SWING: Double the fun! HearthSong’s multi-function 40-Inch 2-in-1 Climbing Rope Tree Swing functions as a climber OR a swing. Adventure-seekers can swing, climb, or relax on this innovative swing.

Leaf Lacing Toys- Love these wooden leaf lacing toys! Great for practicing fine motor development.

Bear Lovey-  A cuddly bear is attached to the warm cover’s corner, creating an all-in-one security blanket and sleep buddy that’s easier to keep track of.  

Zipline- This is on our list this year because there is sooo many trees in our backyard. This easy zipline is easy to pop up between any two trees in your yard and has great reviews!

Playfoam Ice cream set- Sadie would LOVE this set! You follow the cards and make “real” ice cream treats using the playfoam.

Hair Bows- Sadie is in desperate need of new hair bows and these are adorable! Great for girls of all ages!

Transfer Sticker Book- Features 60 transfer stickers designed to go with the Day At The Fair. This includes a wooden transfer tool to rub stickers onto the playboard.

Clementine Surprise Ball- When I was little, my parents would put an orange in my stocking every year. This is such an adorable twist on the Christmas tradition of putting an authentic orange in your stocking.

Bug Vacuum- This vacuum sucks up live bugs. Kids can inspect their favorite bugs without killing them! This patented, bug-safe vacuum sends each Bug gently into the core viewing Chamber for easy catch and release.

Rainbow Tri Climber- In my opinion, any outdoor gift is a GREAT gift that keeps on giving, year after year, and season after season.

Bug Hotel- Everyone knows that one kid who is so into bugs! This would be the perfect gift for a bug lover. It houses ladybugs, butterflies, bees, etc.

First Words Sticker Book– Packed full of simple, engaging activities designed to introduce children to their first words and concepts. Each page features Dawn Machell s adorable illustrations, along with fun activities designed around the words. The simple instructions and helpful annotations show children what to do for each activity, and there are lots of colorful stickersincluded to keep children happy for hours!

Surf Swing- Does this not look amazing?! As a kid, this would’ve been my dream.

Melissa and Doug Wooden Mailbox- Great gift, under $20 and so cute!

Kids Cutting Board + Knife Set- We are gifting this, this year to a few people. Its such a sweet set, that kids are sure to love.

Teacup Pile Up- Can you stack a tower of teacups on your saucer without tipping or tumbling? Be the first to build and complete your tower correctly to win this royal relay race. Flip a challenge card and find the first teacup shown. Race to place it on your saucer and continue, relay-style, until your tower matches the stack on the card. Correctly complete the tower and ring the teapot bell first and you win the game!

Surgeon + Pharmacist kit- This adorable kit is great for pretend play!

Hearthsong Skycurve Swing- We have this swing and have had it for about one full year now and its used all of the time. Kids of all ages seriously love this swing! Holds up to 400 lbs. Yep. You read that right! Its amazing!

Leapfrog Storyteller- We came across this because and influencer shared that their kids love this! From age 3-12 year olds, the kids love to listen to stories that this device plays. And yes Its for ages 3 and up, but kids of all ages love this because they love to listen to the stories as well. Love that this device encourages listening comprehension through 70+ stories, poems, songs and lullabies that build the foundation for a love of storytelling.

Bubble Gum Machine- Can you imagine opening this up on Christmas morning as a kid?! They will love you forever!

Popcorn Ball Maker (set of 4)- Simply scoop up ingredients with the base and use the lip to shape into a ball. That’s it. Sit back and enjoy your delicious creation in no time.

Glowing bath cubes- Love these glowing bath cubes! When placed in liquid, they each glow and project onto the surroundings— just wait til you try them in the dark! When it’s time to get out, simply drain the tub: They turn off automatically, signaling that bath time is over. 

Twin + Trundle bunk bed- Always keeping my eyes peeled for a nice bunk bed set and I saw an influencer review this set and rave about them! Its affordable and cute! Its rarely in stock, so snag it if you can!

Walkie Talkies- I know numerous families who have these, and kids of all ages truly love walkie talkies. Is there anything better than getting on a walkie talkie in the basement and talking to your brother who is upstairs in his bedroom?! Its a toy children are for sure to love!

Wooden waterway- THIS. IS. SO. COOL. I cannot get over this! I can only imagine the fun that would be created from this waterway system! Love that it can moved and be transported to wherever the kids want to take them!

Lickable Bubbles- Each set comes with four flavors: Milk Chocolate Chip, Juicy Watermelon Splash, Glazed Cinnamon Roll, and Carnival Cotton Candy.

Let’s Play Indoors- For children, the world is their playground! But sometimes the world is encased by four walls, so it’s time to get creative. Let’s Play Indoors! offers imaginative and resourceful ways to keep kids amused and inspired with games, crafts, and home-styled costumes inside the house. 

Cookie Houses- These gingerbread houses sit on the side of your mug and are perfect.

Exploding hand soap- Just use the included scoop to place one into the hands of your good-citizen-in-training, and watch their sheer delight in making a big splat before they lather and rinse. Who knows? They might even start asking to wash their hands.

Stratos Sleds- The most widely sold sleds in Europe! They feature a steering wheel and a giant brake (self retracting cable tow).

Color changing LED nightlight- This night light for kids only has one round button to change the color. Just plug in wall and pick your color or let it cycle through the color, then you can enjoy the bright colorful light for hallways at night.

Treehouse Tree Block Kit- We purchased a similar one of these on Amazon years ago, and I finally found it again!

Bungee Tree Swing- Why am I so obsessed with swings!? Maybe it’s because I want to fill our whole backyard with them, and what child doesn’t love a cool, unique swing??! This is a 2 in 1 swing that has a swing attachment or ring attachment. Kids can swing, hang or bounce from this swing! Love the idea of attaching this to a tree and letting kids work on their upper body strength! Its a unique swing, that has a variety of options (you can even remove the bungee straps so that it doesn’t bounce!)

Kids Convertible Sleepover Air Mattress– This is such a fun gift! Now when hosting friends or family in your home, you can bring FUNBOY to bed and be the favorite aunt/uncle/grandparent/host ever.

PET LOVER?

If My Dog Baxter Could Talk- Okay this personalized book is adorable. This book celebrates your beloved family pet and talks about life from its perspective. So cute!

Treat Puzzle Toy- Dog lover? This has insanely good reviews and is a fun, interactive toy for dogs!

Striped Dog Bed- This is adorable! Comes in a variety of sizes, would be the sweetest gift!

Plaid Dog Bed- This Hearth and Hand line from Target is to die for! Love all of the affordable options for your animals!

Dog Leash- This is from the Hearth and Hand line too. Love this classic dog leash. This would make an adorable gift paired with dog treats for the Christmas season!

Dog Toy- Like I said, this is the most adorable line for animals at Target right now! Love this inexpensive, cute toy! Perfect for a stocking.

Dog Bandana- Another adorable item to tuck into your dogs stocking! Less than $8!

Pet Hair Remover- With more than 100,000 reviews, this is a fan favorite!

Snuffle Nosework Dog Mat- This dog puzzle toys for large dogs helps to enhance your dog’s smell to hunt. It helps to train nose and brain reaction ability of the dogs, consume your dog’s energy and lose weight. Keep your dog occupied and avoid your dog being bored and engaged in destructive behavior.

Portable Dog Water Bottle-  Patented one-handed hydration system is simple to use: just squeeze the bottle and the specially designed valve delivers water to the bowl. Release your squeeze, and the water returns to the virtually leak-free bottle.

Non- toxic Nail Polish Pens- Great gift idea for any occasion or just when stocking up on new puppy supplies. Works on large and small breed dogs, puppies, even a little cat or piggy.

Kong Dog Groomer- 2-in-1 tool that massages your dog while you brush and keeps your pet engaged. Great for bath use with shampoo, and brushing afterwards to give the coat a smooth and shiny finish!

Mushers Paw Protection- The reviews on this are amazing! This dog lotion ACTS AS AN INVISIBLE BOOT forming a BREATHABLE SHIELD against sand, hot pavement, snow & salt, so your dog can mush, hike, hunt or PLAY SAFELY in any conditions!

Hand Stamped Pet Tag- So stinking cute, and customizable!

Treat Pouch + Doggy Bag holder- Taking a walk around the neighborhood or heading to the dog park? This convenient bag holds everything you need to take your dog out!

Automatic Cat Toy- Can entertain cat while you are away from home! This cool toy has the ability to attach various accessories to keep things interesting for your cat. Getting stuck? This thing has a built-in censor to avoid getting stuck and a long battery life when fully charged.

Hexbug Cat Toy- This cat toy is inexpensive has great reviews! Highly recommend, especially if you want to stick something small, that your cat will love, into their stocking.

Flopping Fish Cat Toy- Every time your feline touches this cat kicker toy, the automatic built-in motion sensor kicks into action and the cat teaser fish moves in a wiggling way, intriguing your cat to kick and play.

Thanks for stopping by the blog today!

Jenna