35 Holiday Gifts For Family & Friends On Our Deputy Editor's List

I remember being so proud of myself last year — I had basically all of my Christmas shopping done before the end of November. Now, it’s less than a week until the big day, and my holiday card order is still “on its way” and I’m scrambling for last-minute gifts for my family and friends. I’m giving myself a little bit of grace, though, since I had a baby this past spring and “mom brain” is very real. In my case, at least.

Fortunately, as the deputy editor of experiences and style at Elite Daily, I’ve come across a wide range of items worthy of gifting my loved ones, so I didn’t need to do all the heavy lifting on my own. Over the past year, I’ve swatched dozens of beauty products, perused many a lookbook, and done my fair share of taste-tests. Below, you’ll find a few of my favorite things I’ve selected for my favorite people.

For My Besties

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