What I'm Buying for Christmas 2023

This fun big group party game is easy to learn and encourages hysterical conversations between teams.

It can be played with just 2 people but is way more fun if you team up with more. Even young kids who can't read yet will be able to play when paired with family members on a team.

Buy Wavelength Here

Santa brought this to my youngest daughter last Christmas and we had such a fun time playing it as a family.

Another easy to learn party game for big groups that even the little ones can enjoy playing.

Buy It's In the Bag Here

This stocking stuffer sized party game is a spin off of the popular Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza game.

I'm not allowed to play because when I do, I laugh so hard I nearly wet myself.

Buy the Card Game Here

The fastest way to set the twinkly holiday mood is a table filled with fresh candles.

This set is a "Pistachio" color that is a very pale blue-green that coordinates perfectly with my blue dining room. It's a festive color but works well into spring.

I already have candle stick holders, but if you want to add a few budget-friendly ones to your table settings, this vintage candle holder set would look lovely.

Buy the Tapers Here

As a food blogger, I've learned that solid red table linens do not flatter most foods. This is a challenge for me at the holidays.

I much prefer an ivory-based linen with festive holiday designs sprinkled on the top vs. a traditional solid red plaid.

Buy the Placemats Here

Other than the cross body Lululemon Everywhere Bag I have never seen my teen daughter's friends carry a purse.

Active teens today want everything to be easy to carry right with their phone.

This magnetic wallet attaches to the back of an iPhone and keeps a driver's license plus 2 - 3 more cards in one easy to grab spot.

Buy the Wallet Here

Both of my girls had memorable school trips this year. Their phones are loaded with photos that would be fun to enjoy printed and on display.

This tiny photo printer is fun for printing off phone picks. Pair it with this LED twinkle light set with photo clips for hanging in their room.

Buy the Photo Printer Here

Christmas break is such a relief for my older teen who is coming home fresh from her first semester exams. She is thrilled to finally have some downtime after all that studying.

Her favorite thing to do on winter break is to finish a huge puzzle.

She'll get a fun new puzzle to do and this handy puzzle roll lets her store it under her bed when she's not working on it.

Buy the Puzzle Roll Keeper Here

This air popcorn popper was the biggest hit from St. Nick gifts last year.

Both my teen girls love to make popcorn by themselves to enjoy with a movie or for a homework snack.

This fun set of popcorn seasonings can be sprinkled on after you add a little melted butter to the popcorn bowl. The flavors are just fun enough without being too weird.

Buy the Popcorn Seasoning Set Here

I was surprised when my younger teen swooned over this microwavable lavender scented plushie.

Growing up is hard, sometimes you just need something soft and cuddly.

Bonus, it works like a gentle heating pad when your teen is feeling a little crampy.

Warmies come in several different animal styles for you to choose from.

Buy the Plushie Here

It's getting harder for my girls to find time to read for pleasure as the pressures of school ramp up.

But Christmas break is a great time to unwind and read for fun again.

I always try to give them something very light and easy to enjoy with their time.

Get the Book List Here

My husband has been trying to drink more water this year and the Yeti insulated bottle is manly enough and professional looking enough for him to bring into his office on work days.

The ice stays cold all day and the spout is comfortable to drink from despite the large size of the bottle.

Buy the Yeti Rambler Here

The Yeti Rambler (or a large Stanley cup if that's his thing) won't fit in normal car cup holders.

To take your drink on the go and store it easily in the car, you'll need an extra large cup holder expander like this one.

Buy the Cup Holder Expander Here

How do you make cooking more fun for a guy? Give them a digital toy to use to test the doneness of the food.

My engineer husband loves this digital probe thermometer for grilling. He cannot cook without it.

Buy the Meat Thermometer Here

For the guy who has a bunch of devices with wires cluttering up his night stand, this wireless charging station has room for his phone, watch, and headphones with just one cord to plug it in.

Buy the Charging Station Here

I always think a new book is an easy way to give a thoughtful gift to someone you love.

It shows you know what they are interested in and gives them the surprise of enjoying something someone picked out for them.

This book of fun books for men was collected from recommendations from the members of the Peanut Blossom Book Club and suggestions from my own husband as well.

Get the Book List Here

When recovering from surgery over the summer, my mom had a hard time getting up to refresh the ice in her drink.

We bought her this awesome insulated mug and she absolutely loved it.

She could make one trip to the fridge and be comfy with her icy cold drink all day long while recovering in her arm chair.

Buy the Mega Cup Here

Especially during a year with a big move, I don't want to burden my parents with the need to pack up a huge box of books.

Instead, load a Kindle with some fun new reads, they can slip it into their bag and take it on the go.

See the Kindle Starter Kit Here

Another perfect gift for parents who are always cold, what could be better than stepping out of a hot shower into a hot towel wrap?

This was my sister's idea and I think it is absolutely brilliant.

Buy the Towel Warmer Here