I'm not big on getting gifts, but I do love shopping, and my girlfriends often ask me to pass along their wish list items to their husbands, so I thought one of you guys might want to take a look at what 30-40ish basic bitches are asking for this Christmas.
For the hi-tech hottie
the new iphone
stainless steel apple watch band (bracelet or mesh)
a legit power bank
a mechanical keyboard
Samsung frame tv
a hotspot from a different carrier than the one she has service with
For the outdoorsy gal
these towels from her favorite national park are a neat memento as would be this scratch-off poster
this incredible new book of photos from my friend Earl Nottingham's 30 year career as Texas Parks and Wildlife photographer
trekking poles have been super clutch for me as my knees start hurting on descent whilst hiking
a fancy hoodie
butterfly garden kit
For the workout warrior
Theragun or knockoff
these super soft and flattering vuori joggers for lounging
nice socks like Feetures for a stocking stuffer or my favorite ski socks
apple watch 6 has all the fancy health metrics (oxygenation, sleep, etc)
apple+ subscription (or something similar)
For the sexy librarian
a new novel (Here i'm not much help as I have become extremely picky, really disliking the last several authors my friends have raved about like Kristin Hannah, Celeste Ng, Laura Dave, etc. The last book I remember recommending was The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, and it was more that the premise was innovative and interesting and less that I was like, 'Wow this is a really great book.' I reread some classics with my kids in high school last year like Adventures of Huck Finn, Little Women, and Native Son and it made me regret every other book I've read lately. George Saunders's Tenth of December is several years old, but I really enjoyed that collection of short stories.
a first edition of a beloved book
a subscription to a magazine like NYT, the Atlantic, or Texas Monthly
a membership to the Story Bound Society, a book subscription curated by my favorite book shop, Fabled in Waco. (I would be the guardian profile.)
For the foodie
a new cookbook (My girlfriends and I all love The Defined Dish, she also has a new cookbook coming out right after Christmas you can preorder, Ina Garten's Modern Comfort Food, or a Jamie Oliver book would be good.)
not a cookbook but any foodie will love Gastro Obscura.
a treat from Goldbelly (note that many restaurants, like Snow's bbq, ship directly themselves. and that's a better choice if available)
an expensive olive oil or truffle oil
a subscription to NYTCooking or Fine Cooking
a nice cutting board
For the fashionista
a gift card to House of Colour to find out what her best colors are (this is a lot of fun and actually a great investment and can save money by teaching her what looks best, not an MLM a real franchise)
a Dyson hair dryer
Ugg slippers
an everyday pendant to wear (inexpensive, moderate, expensive, wow) Note: if you're gonna spend >$100 i would invite your special lady friend to shop with you. No one will be disappointed to hear "let's go find something sparkly."
For anyone
something sweet or sentimental, personal to her (like a Cameo from Jared Butler, or a Cowtown Clay mail order kit, or a custom ornament with her childhood home)
a weighted blanket
a pretty planter with plant
a graphic t-shirt
patio lights or a fire pit
eberjey pajamas
a masterclass subscription
the perfect t-shirt