Make holiday gifting easier with 90+ gift ideas in this special edition newsletter, put together with our shopping + deals site The Buy.
Win the holidays with these gift ideas
Embrace the holiday giving season with this guide that’s got something for everyone, including local finds. | Graphic by 6AM City
Season’s greetings, Charleston. Festive time is upon us — and in between hot cocoa drinking and twinkle light hanging, we’re guessing you’re shopping for a few special people on your list. Look no further than the official CHStoday gift guide, with 90+ gift ideas including unique local treasures and the season’s hottest items.
Including a knitted blanket and a punny candle.
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Local pick:Deep Water Vineyard’s Reserve Chardonnay | $45 | Each order comes with a Sharpie so you can handwrite a personal message before gifting it to someone special.
Smeg Electric Kettle | $149.95 | Splurge on a coveted retro-style Smeg appliance, perfect for making teas and coffees all year long.
Local pick:Holy City Holiday Breakfast Gift Box | $150 | Give the gift of Southern flavors and cozy holiday vibes with a curated box featuring everything from buttery biscuit mix to a festive Poinsettia-scented candle
Melissa Clark’s “Dinner in One” | $29.99 | A New York Times bestseller + a best cookbook of the year by Food & Wine, Melissa Clark’s recipe collection serves up delicious, one-pot meals for dinner.
Automatic curtain opener | $89.99 | A smart device that opens curtains automatically by smartphone app, Alexa, or Google Home — they can even set schedules.
Including a jumbo cooler bag and conversation starters for kids.
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Local pick:A gift card to Wild Olive | $20+ | Treat those new parents to a delicious meal out or the option to order takeout.
Ceneda large cooler bag | $24.99 | This insulated, leak-proof tote is perfect for family road trips, beach trips, and everything in between.
Car backseat organizers | $19.99 | Speaking of road trips, these backseat car organizers are every parent’s best friend + come complete with a tablet holder.
200 Kids Conversation Cards | $29.97 | Transform family dinners with a conversation-starting card game that asks kids and adults fun and meaningful questions.
Local pick:Live jazz tickets | $20+ | Enjoy a night on the town with tickets to this downtown Charleston listening room.
Bento Lunch Box | $32.99 | Gift parents an organized + colorful lunch box complete with a food jar, dividers, and silicone utensils.
Smart calendar + chore chart | $319.99 | The future of chore charts is here — treat parents to the ultimate family organization tool, complete with Google calendar syncing, color coding, and meal planning.
Including a glitzy tumbler and Spikeball.
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Local pick:Lillie Fuel trucker hat | $45+ | You’ll have the chance to handpick and arrange your favorite patches to create a custom trucker hat.
Women’s cropped quarter zip | $34.99+ | A bestseller in women’s fashion sweatshirts, this cropped sweatshirt comes in multiple colors and includes a thumb hole.
Spikeball set | $69.99 | A popular yard game they’ll want to play immediately after unwrapping.
Blank Slate game | $24.99 | Get the whole family laughing together during holiday gatherings with this highly-rated word association party game.
Local pick:KaBlocks Blast | $49.99 | Any kid will be entertained with this build and blast construction set.
Mini karaoke machine | $29.99 | Both kids and adults will end up belting their heart out with this wireless, Bluetooth karaoke set.
TheraGun Mini Massage Gun | $199.00 | A compact and travel-sized deep tissue massager that can relieve sore muscles and speed up recovery in between workouts.
UGG Tasman Slipper | $110.00 | Gift your partner the perfect winter slipper that can be worn both in and out of the house.
Local pick:Gold filled pearl necklace | $75 | Surprise your significant other with this classic piece of jewelry.
Sherpa-lined flannel shirt jacket | $49.98 | Choose your favorite plaid pattern + snag them a warm jacket great for hiking, trekking, and camping all season long.
“From the library of” book embosser | $17.95+ | For the partner who loves to read, this personalized gift will add flair and meaning to their home library.
Local pick:Woodhouse Spa gift card | $50+ | Give the gift of a customized, luxury spa day downtown or in Mount Pleasant.*
Including a jam advent calendar and an heirloom pie dish.
Toschi Amarena cherries | $19.99 | Perfect on cheese boards, atop ice cream, or straight out of the jar, these Italian Amarena cherries are a little luxury.
Pompom fringe blanket | $22.99 | Because who doesn’t love curling up with an ultra soft blanket at the end of the day?
Wine opener gift set | $59.99 | Level up neighborhood wine night with a wine decanter set complete with an electric opener, aerator, and foil cutter.
Local pick:The Hostess with the Mostess Box | $38 | Show appreciation to your neighbor with this gift box filled with an indigo-dyed tea, a retro Charleston sticker, and Charleston Soy Candle.
Le Creuset heritage pie dish | $55.95 | Give the gift of a classic, heirloom pie dish they’ll bake comforting treats in for years to come.
These gifts are bursting with local pride.
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Local pick:SC Stingrays Crewneck | $50 | Make sure your loved ones are ready to cheer on the Rays in style.
Local pick:Charleston Cravings | $80 | Calling all biscuit lovers — this box is the prefect way to share the Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit experience.
Local pick:Ocean Painted Oyster Shell Dish | $42 | Nothing says the Holy City like oysters — these dishes are hand poured and hand-painted, meant to resemble the ocean and the coastal waterways of Charleston.
Local pick:Flower Box Print | $46 | Admire this art piece that features a hand-drawn sketch of a Charleston flower box.
Almond Cow Nut Milk Maker | $249.95 | The ultimate gift for your dairy-free friend, this nut milk maker can turn their favorite nut or seed into milk at the touch of a button.
Honey sampler set | $46.99 | A sweet gift including salty honey, hot honey, and Meyer lemon honey.
“Be Ready When the Luck Happens” by Ina Garten | $34 | One of this year’s most anticipated memoirs from Ina Garten, aka the Barefoot Contessa, beloved Food Network personality and cultural icon.
Stuffed burger press | $19.95 | Foodie friends can make burgers stuffed with cheese, bacon, onions, jalapenos, or whatever they dream up with this grill accessory.
Local pick:2 Bottle Gift Basket with Spouts | $55 | Perfect for culinary enthusiasts, this thoughtfully curated set includes two versatile bottles that can be used for a variety of oils, vinegars, or sauces.
Sous vide precision cooker | $89.90 | Home cooks can take their cuisine to a whole new level with this sous vide cooker that achieves the perfect level of doneness.
Local pick: Salsa Trio Gift Box | $34.95 | Experience Sobremesa with a sampling of fantastic salsas, each with distinct flavors and heat profiles.*
Including a classic outdoor beanie and a two cup cook set.
Thule 614 Pulse Rack | $599.95 | The ultimate car rooftop cargo box for someone that spends more time outside than they do indoors.
Carhartt men’s knit cuffed beanie | $19.99 | This classic Carhartt knit beanie has 100,000+ five-star reviews for good reason — it’s durable, warm, and available in 35+ colors.
Local pick:Zip line gift card | $20+ | Surprise your adventurous friend with an unforgettable experience — this gift card provides access to the only zip line adventure in the Charleston area.
Waterfly crossbody sling backpack | $34.99 | A light backpack designed with hiking in mind — adventurous friends can sling it on their back or chest and walk in comfort.
Local pick:The Gold Pass | $60-$90 | Unwrap a full year of fun and adventure with unlimited admission into many Charleston County Parks, access to special events, and exclusive discounts.*
Local pick:Annual Park Pass | $40 | The Dorchester County Parks and Recreation Annual Pass gives you unlimited access to Ashley River and Pine Trace Park — see you outside.*
