Illustration by Natasha Ahmed

The air is crisp, the lights are twinkling and you’re somehow still scrambling for last-minute gifts—we’ve all been there. Luckily, MOTHER always has the best advice. We’ve asked our team to make some recommendations on the gifts they’re most excited to give this year, so you can enjoy the holiday season stress-free. Sit back, get cozy and add a splash of bourbon to your hot chocolate—MOTHER’s little helpers are on the job.

01

Tim Kaeding

Every year growing up my dad would get me a nutcracker (until I was about 12 yrs old). I had like a dozen of them! I love them! Since I’m the biggest fan in my family, I’d give this to myself!

02

Lela Becker

My favorite Gift Guide item this year is this adorable bird keychain. Across cultures, birds are seen as a sign of luck, transformation and spiritual connection, so it feels like I’m carrying around a bit of magic in my purse. I’m getting one for myself and one for my daughter's backpack, so we match!

03

Hannah Franson

I love the little tiger and bird! So cute. It has a handmade feel to it. I’d love to give this to my sister-in-law because she loves little embroideries like this.

04

Jay Steiner

These gloves are rad. They remind me of 90s grunge and the green pretty much goes with everything (it’s a statement color but still an earthy shade). I’m gifting them to my sister—this is her fav color!

05

Kenlie Cerull

The colors!! I need a time lapse of the candle melting ASAP. I’m giving this to my best friend, Bella (she's an OG fan of MOTHER). Maybe I’ll buy myself the “FUCKER” candle—friendship bracelets reinvented!

06

Alex Swanson

I love The Biggie Hickey in Picking Daisies because the knit feels so soft to the touch, and the graphics have just the right amount of quirk for the holidays. I can't wait to give this to my mom because she's always chilly in the colder months and an oversized sweater is the perfect solution.

07

Jamie Kim

I love this tissue box! It holds a bit of nostalgia for me—it reminds me of a certain type of brown lacquered home décor I’d find at my grandma’s when I was little. I’m also in love with the embroidered handkerchiefs that come with the box! Selfishly, I’d love to receive the set myself! I love a practical gift, and we've also had a lot to cry about this year.

08

Dane Vaughn

I’m all about adding a little glitz to everyday items, so this beanie is what I’m picking out from the Gift Guide this year. I love that it’s functional and warm but still a good time. 

09

Anna Ullman

I love this item because it’s a hilarious MOTHER spin on the classic holiday needlepoint stocking that you would have inherited from your grandma, but when you take a closer look, everything in the scene is just slightly off. Only someone with a hawk eye will notice that the little girl has three legs. I am gifting this to my aunt Marcia for Christmas!

10

Jack Bradford

I’m planning on giving this to my friend Halle. She loves green, even when it’s not the hottest color of the season. The big bag is great for storing big chunky things and the little bag is a cute little carrier for cute little things.

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