2025 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts They'll Actually Love

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Our 2025 holiday gift guide picks

Marylia Scott Cosmetics Water Resistant Bundle

Marylia Scott Cosmetics makes extreme-wear makeup designed to last through water, sweat, and humid weather while still looking great on camera. Founded by Puerto Rican art director and former influencer Marylia Scott, the brand is cruelty-free, vegan, and family-operated. Their water-resistant favorites, including the faux freckle pen, have already gained major traction online. BIPOC-owned business

Sailor’s Brew Coffee

Sailor’s Brew Coffee is a veteran-owned brand founded in Pasadena, California, pairing premium coffee with a mission-driven message for people who build, create, and push forward. With bold roasts and a focus on quality beans, it’s an easy win for coffee lovers and a solid gift for anyone who starts their day with a strong cup. Veteran-owned business

“It’s too nonfictiony Outside” Personalized Ghost Blanket and Matching Throw Pillow

Escape into your own cozy story with this personalized ghost blanket, available in lightweight velveteen or super soft sherpa. Custom-made with your name and the cutest little ghosts, this blanket is perfect for readers who love cozy corners, playful spirits, and the kind of comfort that sparks imagination. Pair it with a matching throw pillow for the ultimate cozy escape. BIPOC woman-owned business

Colorado Craft Beef Gift Box 2025

The Colorado Craft Beef Gift Box 2025 is a curated collection of premium ranch-raised beef and beef-based snacks, ideal for holiday gifting or special occasions. Each box reflects generational ranching traditions and a commitment to transparency, from pasture to plate. You can also add their whipped tallow balm to round out the gift. Female co-founder

Cleansed Facial Gift Set

Created by a mom for sensitive skin, the Cleansed Facial Gift Set is a simple three-step routine that gently cleanses and nourishes with pure, simple ingredients. Woman-owned business

LOCOCO

LOCOCO® adaptogenic cocoa blends organic cacao powders, low-glycemic sugars, coconut milk, spices, and functional mushrooms. It’s dairy free, gluten-free, lower sugar than many cocoas, lower caffeine than coffee, and works as a scoop in coffee, a midday drink, or a nightcap. Woman-owned business

Akaushi Wagyu tallow skin cream

High-grade tallow from Akaushi Wagyu cattle (sometimes called “The Emperor’s cow”), sourced from regeneratively grazed herds with filtered water. Four organic, nutrient-rich ingredients. Fragrance free. Female co-owned business

E-Pens Explore Scanner

Featuring text-to-speech plus translation, E-Pens Explore is a reading pen that helps with language barriers and reading challenges. Also on Amazon. Dyslexic CEO & co-founder

Little Buddha Sleep Bundle

The Sleep Bundle supports a simple magnesium-focused bedtime routine. Start with Skin Glow Tea, a mineral-rich herbal blend formulated by a naturopathic doctor. Then apply Calm Vibes Magnesium & Arnica Triple Whipped Body Butter to the soles of your feet and underarms before bed. BIPOC-Latina female owned business

The Asian Snack Box

The first customizable Asian snack box in the U.S. Build a box of 10 individually wrapped treats for $20 (no subscription required). Vegan and gluten-free options available, ships across the U.S., with an option to include a holiday greeting card. BIPOC female-owned business

Bedlam Moon Collector’s Edition Omnibus

The Bedlam Moon Trilogy follows a 34-year-old who learns she’s a witch after she crosses paths with the vampires next door. After she builds a family with them, she’s taken to the fae realm without them. The vampire mates she can’t remember bring war to the fae realm to get her back. Neurodivergent, disabled female owner

This luxe collector’s edition features foil stamping, UV spot details, premium finishes, matching page edges, and custom artwork.

MUMUK

“MUMUK” means “original mother” in a Bornean indigenous dialect, reflecting founder Stephanie’s roots. This concentrated serum combines a 5% antioxidant and EGF complex with peptide and probiotic-rich ingredients to support visible signs of aging while strengthening skin defenses. BIPOC woman-owned business

KERACELL

KERACELL® Eyelash & Brow Boosting Serum uses SymPeptide® XLash 3D Lash Enhancer plus supporting extracts to improve lash length, thickness, and density. Woman-owned business

Dune Jewelry Sun Ray Heart Necklace – 14k Gold Vermeil

Dune Jewelry’s Sun Ray Heart Necklace can be customized with sand or earth elements from a meaningful place. Crafted in 14k gold vermeil with an adjustable chain. Woman-owned business

LEGO Minecraft The Creeper Kids Building Toy

A hands-on set that brings Minecraft to life with an iconic Creeper build for display or play. Also on Amazon.

Bear Creek Smokehouse Charcuterie Spread

Gift box from Bear Creek Smokehouse with smoked meats, cheeses, dips, pickles, olives, crackers, and more.

Fire Department Coffee

Veteran and firefighter-founded coffee brand with a range of roasts and gift options. Also on Amazon.

Infertility Care Package: Not My Kinda Shots

A care package for fertility treatment support with comfort items and humor-forward touches. Woman-owned; products sourced from woman-owned businesses

HomeSoap

Large-capacity UV sanitizer for everyday items like tablets, baby bottles, remotes, and controllers.

SasSea Wraps® Slip-Proof Grip™ Spiral Hair Ties

Patent-pending spiral hair ties made in small batches with eco-friendly materials. Waterproof, damage-free, secure hold, packaged with a reusable pouch. Majority woman-owned business

Manta Sleep Mask SOUND v2

Total blackout sleep mask with ultra-thin Bluetooth® speakers, adjustable fit, and long battery life. Amazon reviews. BIPOC-owned business

This is my 4th Manta Sleep Mask. I genuinely can’t sleep without one anymore.

Muzzle Mouth Tape

Skin-safe mouth tape designed to promote nasal breathing during sleep. Third-party tested in the USA. Female co-founder

Truuce Bedding

A bedding system that integrates the fitted sheet, flat sheet, and duvet cover into one zip-together setup to reduce bunching and mid-night fixes. Also available on TikTok Shop. Woman-founded business