My friends over on Instagram overwhelmingly voted spouses the hardest to shop for and I agree! Whether he's the type that wants for nothing or literally wants nothing, it can be a challenge to find that clever gift that makes your spouse go "How did you know?!" But I got you- there's something on this list for everyone- the runner, the outdoor chef, the indoor chef, the bourbon collector...well let's get to it! Here are 2023's gift ideas for him!
This list is always fun- one of my favorite categories. At this age our daughters might still play with toys but are closely inching toward teen things. These gifts are fun and lighthearted (like my 12 year old) and not too grown up. Nadia has a few and will receive a few from Santa. Shhhh. Here's 2023's gift ideas for tween and younger teen girls! These start at just $8 with everything except for one item ringing in at under $70!
I love to put this one together- Dax is fun, adventurous, and creative so I always get his input and add things he has or wants. Here's 2023's gift guide for boys or tweens depending on the item! Oh and of course girls would like things on this list too! Ok, here are some fun, inexpensive, and educational gift ideas for boys!
Usually this is the easiest list for me but for some reason I had to dig deep! I researched some top gifts but also thought about the things I have and love and the things I'd love to have and here's what I came up with- Here are 2023's gift ideas for her!
I've never published a family gift guide of Pretty Real and um why not?! This year so many fun ideas came to mind- things we have, and things we'd love. Most are centered around family time- having fondue, snuggling under the coziest blanket together, playing a game, etc. Grab for family, friends, or yourself (I might have bought the the pickleball set). Gifts for Families right this way!
Every teen boy mom I've chatted about gifts with has said the same thing- teen boys are so hard to shop for! My girlfriend said it best "He probably wants 6 gift boxes with $100 in each of them." Ha! I mean that's not a bad idea but if you want to have a little more fun than that (and spend a little less) check out my gift guide for teen boys!
Bushnell Velocity Speed Gun. $129.99. Almost 4000 reviews and the uses are endless- motorcycle training, baseball/softball pitches, tennis or pickleball serve, running, or seeing how fast a nearby train approaches. Why does it seem so fun to use? Ha.
Carhartt Beanie. $24.99. I love it when cute stuff is also trending. Honestly your teen daughter might want this one too- it comes in so many fun colors!
Lifting Straps. $13.95. If he's a gym rat, he'll love these (says my sister-in-law who has 2 teen/young adult boys). Comes in 10 colors. She's also purchased free weights and my other sister-in-law (also has 2 sons, 12 and 17) recommends a pull up bar like this.
Snack Box. $28.95. We gifted this to our nephews (mentioned above) and it was a huge hit! I especially love it as a gift to send in the mail (straight from Amazon obvi). Everyone's home for the holidays which means it's a gift for the teens/kids and a gift for mama. Also, I love consumable gifts because most of us don't need more stuff. ha.
Air Jordan Mid SE. $135. Cool kicks are always on lists over here. He'll love these classic sneakers.
Nike Socks. $26. Nike socks are the best socks. Periodt.
Every Man Grooming Essentials. $36.99. He finally cares about how he smells. Embrace it.
Air Pods. $229. Are these low hanging fruit? Yes. Does your teen want them? Also yes.
Carhartt Men's Hoodie. $65.69. Another nephew approved item. It comes in a few colors and I kinda want one for myself.
Ergonomic Gaming and Computer Chair. $139.99. Don't forget to click the coupon. This chair does it all! It comes in a bunch of colors but since he doesn't really care you might as well get a color you like. Buuuut, there's an ivory one and a pink one too!
Gaming gift cards (fortnite and madden). I love grabbing a gift that gets used up and enhances something they already have! win/win.
Everlast Heavy Bag. $82.19. We got this for Dax admittedly too early but I think a teenager would really like it. It's much more satisfying than punching a pillow and WAY more acceptable than punching his little brother.
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This list is always first because I'm perpetually 13. ha. I love girly gifts for teens and so do my daughters so there's never a shortage of ideas. The gifts on this list start at just $7.99 and are approved by Genevieve who knows what's up. She reads Pretty Real (love her) so I can't share what we may or may not have purchased but suffice it to say I'd, er, I mean she'd love it all!
Well if this wasn't a labor of love, I don't know what is. ♥ Genevieve moved out of the girls' shared room 2 years ago and I'm finally finished creating a space for Nadia that's all her own. She requested something light and bright, "preppy" (the new preppy- IYKYK), and specifically said she didn't want it to be boho. Guys the boho pull is strong with this one (me. It's strong with me), so this was a tough ask. I made some missteps along the way and to be completely transparent, some I'm only 'seeing' after pulling it all together and photographing it... but in the end, she walked in and said "Mom, I love it." So that's enough. Reminder (one that I got from a friend yesterday) that homes are to "serve and nurture our families first, aesthetics are secondary." Ok, enough disclaimers. Here goes!