holiday gift guide | Wit & Delight | Designing a Life Well-Lived https://witanddelight.com/ A Lifestyle Blog Wed, 18 Dec 2024 03:20:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 My 2024 Holiday Wish List: 14 Delightful Items I Can’t Stop Thinking About https://witanddelight.com/2024/12/2024-holiday-wish-list/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=115788 I’m sharing my personal 2024 holiday wish list, including 14 delightful items that would fill a gap in my closet, home, or daily routines.

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]]> Holiday Gift Guide 2024: 51 Gift Ideas for Every Person in Your Life https://witanddelight.com/2024/11/holiday-gift-guide-2024/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=115686 My holiday gift guide 2024 is here! Shop gifts under $50, gifts for the home, and gifts for guys, kids, girlfriends, and parents/in-laws.

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]]> 5 Simple Ways to Be a Really Good Gift Giver https://witanddelight.com/2024/11/gift-giving-ideas/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=115676 Thoughtful gift-giving ideas for any occasion—from holidays to birthdays and every little celebration in between.

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]]> Father’s Day Gift Guide 2024: 14 of the Best Gift Ideas for Every Dad https://witanddelight.com/2024/06/fathers-day-gift-guide-2024/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=114614 I'm sharing our 2024 Father's Day gift guide, including sentimental gift ideas and gifts that support his favorite hobbies.

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]]> Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2024: 13 of the Best Gift Ideas for Every Mom https://witanddelight.com/2024/04/mothers-day-gift-guide-2024/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=114275 Our 2024 Mother’s Day gift guide, including the best candle I've burned lately, soft loungewear, a makeup set for glowy skin, and more.

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]]> 11 Delightful Items on My Personal 2023 Holiday Wish List https://witanddelight.com/2023/12/holiday-wish-list/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=112523 I’m sharing my personal 2023 holiday wish list, including 11 delightful items that would fill a gap in my closet, home, or daily routines.

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]]> Holiday Gift Guide 2023: 55 Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Every Person in Your Life https://witanddelight.com/2023/11/holiday-gift-guide-2023/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=112287 My holiday gift guide 2023 is here! Shop gifts $50 and under, home decor gifts, and gifts for guys, kids, girlfriends, and parents and in-laws.

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]]> February 2023 Horoscopes: Bring Your Dreams to Life https://witanddelight.com/2023/02/february-horoscope-2023/ https://witanddelight.com/2023/02/february-horoscope-2023/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=104084 Your February horoscope is here!

Read through to see what the stars have in store for you this month.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2023/02/february-horoscope-2023/feed/ 4 11 Things Our Team Loved on the Internet in November https://witanddelight.com/2022/11/internet-things-november/ https://witanddelight.com/2022/11/internet-things-november/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=103265 We're sharing 11 things we loved on the internet this month, *plus* the most-read articles and best-selling products on W&D in November.

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]]> Our Mini Holiday Gift Guides That Solve Specific Gifting Dilemmas https://witanddelight.com/2022/11/mini-holiday-gift-guides/ Thu, 17 Nov 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=103095 These mini gift guides include ideas for some of the more specific, hard-to-pinpoint gifting dilemmas many of us tend to encounter.

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]]> Holiday Gift Guide 2022: 12 Useful Gifts for Parents and In-Laws https://witanddelight.com/2022/11/gifts-for-parents-in-laws/ Fri, 11 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=102975 Today I’m sharing 12 meaningful gift ideas for parents and in-laws they'll be sure to love.

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]]> Holiday Gift Guide 2022: 11 Gifts That Elevate the Everyday https://witanddelight.com/2022/11/thoughtful-gift-ideas-that-elevate-the-everyday/ Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=102935 Today I’m sharing 11 thoughtful gift ideas that elevate the everyday—because the little things we use in our daily routines make a big difference.

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]]> Holiday Gift Guide 2022: 14 Playful Gifts for Kids https://witanddelight.com/2022/11/gifts-for-kids/ Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:10:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=102909 Today I'm sharing 14 gifts for kids at a variety of price points that spark a sense of curiosity and invite imagination.

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]]> Holiday Gift Guide 2022: 11 Practical, High-Quality Gifts for Guys https://witanddelight.com/2022/11/gifts-for-guys/ Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=102886 Today I’m sharing 11 gifts for guys that are practical yet special and are all really high-quality. 

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]]> Holiday Gift Guide 2022: 11 Stylish Gift Ideas for Decor Lovers https://witanddelight.com/2022/11/home-decor-gifts/ Mon, 07 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=102864 Today I’m sharing 11 stylish, functional home decor gift ideas for all the decor lovers in your life.

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]]> Holiday Gift Guide 2022: 11 of the Best Thoughtful Gifts Under $50 https://witanddelight.com/2022/11/gifts-under-50/ https://witanddelight.com/2022/11/gifts-under-50/#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=102802 There are amazing gifts at every price point! Today I’m sharing 11 of the best gifts under $50 in a variety of categories.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2022/11/gifts-under-50/feed/ 1 Holiday Gift Guide 2022: 11 Customized Gift Ideas They’ll Really Love https://witanddelight.com/2022/11/customized-gift-ideas/ Thu, 03 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=102770 The holiday gifting season is upon us!

Today I'm sharing 11 customized gift ideas in a variety of categories and price points that your giftee is sure to love.

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]]> The Complete Wit & Delight 2022 Holiday Gift Guide https://witanddelight.com/2022/11/complete-holiday-gift-guide/ Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=102791 I saved every W&D holiday gift guide right here, for easy access all holiday season long!

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]]> 15 Books That Make the Perfect Gift https://witanddelight.com/2021/12/15-books-that-make-the-perfect-gift/ https://witanddelight.com/2021/12/15-books-that-make-the-perfect-gift/#comments Wed, 08 Dec 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=94777 For your sister, mother, spiritual confidant, gal pal, book club buddy, or creative friend, any of these books will make a lovely gift.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2021/12/15-books-that-make-the-perfect-gift/feed/ 2 2021 Holiday Gift Guide: Kate’s Favorite Things From 2021 https://witanddelight.com/2021/12/2021-holiday-gift-guide-kates-favorite-things-from-2021/ Tue, 07 Dec 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=94948 I tried so many practical and beautiful items in 2021 and these are the crème de la crème. Each of these items would make a great gift, whether for someone in your life or for yourself!

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]]> 2021 Holiday Gift Guide: 12 Ready to Ship Gift Ideas https://witanddelight.com/2021/12/2021-holiday-gift-guide-12-ready-to-ship-gift-ideas/ Fri, 03 Dec 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=94872 We put together a list of gift ideas that have estimated arrival dates before Christmas, along with a couple of membership ideas too.

I hope you find some helpful ideas tucked in this guide!

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]]> The Sales We’re Shopping This Black Friday (and All Weekend Long…) https://witanddelight.com/2021/11/black-friday-weekend-sales/ Fri, 26 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=94691 Today I'm sharing a curated guide of a few of the sales our team has our eye on this Black Friday, and all weekend long.

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]]> My Favorite Saint Paul Spots for Dining, Shopping, and Entertainment https://witanddelight.com/2021/11/my-favorite-saint-paul-spots-for-dining-shopping-and-entertainment/ https://witanddelight.com/2021/11/my-favorite-saint-paul-spots-for-dining-shopping-and-entertainment/#comments Wed, 24 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=94606 I'm sharing some of my favorite spots in my beloved city of Saint Paul. Enjoy!

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2021/11/my-favorite-saint-paul-spots-for-dining-shopping-and-entertainment/feed/ 6 2021 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts to Please Anyone on Your List https://witanddelight.com/2021/11/2021-holiday-gift-guide-gifts-to-please-anyone-on-your-list/ Thu, 18 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=94068 I like giving gifts. I do my best to listen closely and notice where there is a need or want. Paying attention to these tiny details is what makes gift selection impactful. But sometimes, this method doesn’t work. Sometimes, I’m stuck in a rut, and I have no idea what to give to that person […]

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]]> 2021 Holiday Gift Guide: 15 Gifts That Elevate the Everyday https://witanddelight.com/2021/11/2021-holiday-gift-guide-15-gifts-that-elevate-the-everyday/ Mon, 15 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=94447 Today's roundup of elevated everyday gifts is all about taking items your giftee uses regularly and upping the ante a bit.

There's sure to be something for everyone on this list!

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]]> 2021 Holiday Gift Guide: Joe’s Gift Picks for the Guys https://witanddelight.com/2021/11/2021-holiday-gift-guide-joes-gift-picks-for-the-guys/ https://witanddelight.com/2021/11/2021-holiday-gift-guide-joes-gift-picks-for-the-guys/#comments Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=94038 Editor’s Note: Longtime Wit & Delight readers (and adept newer readers too) will recognize the name in the byline as that of Kate’s husband, aka Mr. Wit & Delight. For the third year in a row, we asked Joe to share his insight on gifting to the men in your life and he, as per usual, […]

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2021/11/2021-holiday-gift-guide-joes-gift-picks-for-the-guys/feed/ 4 2021 Holiday Gift Guide: 12 Gifts for Kids https://witanddelight.com/2021/11/2021-holiday-gift-guide-12-gifts-for-kids/ Tue, 09 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=94337 From playtime to mealtime to bedtime, this roundup has gifts for kids that will keep their days fun and their imaginations alive.

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]]> Kate’s Picks: 7 Things I Tried in October and Loved https://witanddelight.com/2021/11/kates-picks-7-things-i-tried-in-october-and-loved-2/ https://witanddelight.com/2021/11/kates-picks-7-things-i-tried-in-october-and-loved-2/#comments Mon, 08 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=94296 Today I'm sharing a couple of my favorite things that accompanied me through the month of October. I hope you enjoy browsing through them!

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2021/11/kates-picks-7-things-i-tried-in-october-and-loved-2/feed/ 4 2021 Holiday Gift Guide: 12 Gifts Under $45 https://witanddelight.com/2021/11/2021-holiday-gift-guide-12-gifts-under-45/ Fri, 05 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=94228 From a belt bag that will carry your giftee's essentials wherever they go, to a wonderfully refreshing approach to a cookbook, there are plenty of excellent gifting options to browse in today's gift guide!

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]]> 2021 Holiday Gift Guide: 12 Customized Gift Ideas https://witanddelight.com/2021/11/2021-holiday-gift-guide-12-customized-gift-ideas/ https://witanddelight.com/2021/11/2021-holiday-gift-guide-12-customized-gift-ideas/#comments Wed, 03 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=94116 From a scallop trim notecard set to a sweatshirt with custom collar lettering, there's something for everyone in our first holiday gift guide!

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2021/11/2021-holiday-gift-guide-12-customized-gift-ideas/feed/ 2 November 2021 Theme: The Magic of Nostalgia https://witanddelight.com/2021/11/november-2021-theme-nostalgia/ https://witanddelight.com/2021/11/november-2021-theme-nostalgia/#comments Mon, 01 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=94033 When nostalgia is considered as a reason to make everyday moments more special—to create experiences and traditions you know you’ll look back on fondly for years to come—that’s where its true magic lies.

I'm so excited to dive into this topic this month on W&D.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2021/11/november-2021-theme-nostalgia/feed/ 2 Your 10 Most Asked Relationship Questions, Answered by Kate and Joe https://witanddelight.com/2021/02/your-10-most-asked-relationship-questions-answered-by-kate-and-joe/ https://witanddelight.com/2021/02/your-10-most-asked-relationship-questions-answered-by-kate-and-joe/#comments Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:00:48 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=87439 Kate and Joe are sharing their answers to your dating and relationship questions, from their thoughts on dating during the pandemic, to how they keep the spark alive, to how they recommend supporting a partner who's dealing with anxiety or depression.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2021/02/your-10-most-asked-relationship-questions-answered-by-kate-and-joe/feed/ 6 Kate’s Picks: 7 Things I Tried in December and Loved https://witanddelight.com/2021/01/kates-picks-7-things-i-tried-in-december-and-loved/ Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=86669 Today I'm sharing seven of the things I tried in recent weeks that I'd wholeheartedly recommend, from an incredible sweatshirt you won't want to take off, to candles that smell like the magic of Santa Fe, to a hairbrush that has helped me get the most out of my dry shampoo.

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]]> W&D 2020 Holiday Gift Guide: Kate’s 13 Favorite Things From 2020 https://witanddelight.com/2020/12/wd-2020-holiday-gift-guide-kates-13-favorite-things-from-2020/ Tue, 15 Dec 2020 16:00:58 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=86261 Today I'm sharing our final holiday gift guide of the year: my favorites from 2020, from a pair of (house) shoes to a few favorite moisturizers to my favorite book of the year.

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