I actually have most of my holiday shopping out of the way—hallelujah! I picked up gifts for my dad while I was in Madrid—some fancy socks from the boutique Sportivo, plus a Hard Rock Hotel Madrid tee from the airport because he collects them. My mom is the trickiest one to shop for. Her first response to any gift is usually, “Why did you spend your money on this?” I will probably buy her some new leisurewear—and a good pair of running sneakers because she wants to run the New York Marathon next year (it's her dream). For my brother Jaime, I'm getting him a Hume scale because he's on a fitness journey. My other brother lives on the other side of the world, so I don't get him anything anymore. Most importantly, though, I have to maintain my title as coolest auntie ever and finish shopping for my 17-year-old niece. I already ordered her some reusable fake eyelashes from TikTok Shop (hopefully they're good!) because she loves falsies.
My official gift guide launched early November, but I thought I'd round up some of my favorite and most-used items this year that could also make great gifts. As a reminder, I use affiliate links and may receive a small commission on any purchases.
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