Giftly Blog Our Favorite Gift Ideas Lists: November 2022

It's that time of year when everyone's making their lists and checking them twice... and realizing they've got some gifts to buy! Where do you turn for gift ideas? Well, like us you probably look online. There are a lot of lists of gift ideas out there, some general, some very specific, some thoughtful, some seem pretty random. We know you're busy, so to help you out, we're going to browse through as many lists as we can and create digests of our favorite ones! We've also called out some of our favorite items from those lists, to make it even easier for you to find great gifts for your family members and friends. Enjoy!New York Times Holiday Guide One of our favorite lists this year is the New York Times 2022 Holiday Gift Guide which allows you to browse different present options by interest or by price. Some fun kitchen and food & drink items include:Sowaca Ceramic Cooking Pan from the MoMA Design Store - $34 Cooking is colorful. Why shouldn't your pans be colorful too? Cooking and serving become colorful endeavors with this Sowaca Ceramic Cooking Pan. Made in the Gifu region of Japan, the Sowaca is a highly versatile pan. Suitable for use on an open flame, in ovens, or in microwaves, this shallow pan is excellent for frying, sautéeing, and baking, and is ideal for single-serving meals. Like it but not ready to commit?Send it as a Giftly.AeroPress Go from Huckberry - $40 Coffee coffee coffee. Being able to make coffee on the go or at home is essential for any lover of coffee. The AeroPress Go is a simple, intuitive coffee brewing device from Huckberry. It builds on the cult-classic coffee press that catapulted the brand to fame, with an included mug and lid that pulls double duty as a travel case to let you enjoy all-time cups of joe anywhere and everywhere.Like it but not sure they already have one?Send it as a Giftly.Gas-Powered Pizza Oven from Ooni - $400Coming in hot as the #5 most popular food in the U.S. is pizza. Pizza is not only delicious but versatile. You can get fancy pizza at a fine dining restaurant or down the street from your local Dominoes. And now, you can make delicious pizza at home! With this Ooni gas-fueled pizza oven, you can make your own jaw-dropping pizzas in 60 seconds flat. No assembly, no mess, no fuss. Cooking outdoors with gas has never been so simple. Like it but don't want to pay for shipping?Send it as a Giftly.Initiation Chocolates from Richart - $50Who doesn't love chocolate? It's a delicious and decadent gift for friends, family members, coworkers, and significant others. Connoisseurs who want to be initiated into the pleasures of tasting exceptional chocolate - dark single-origin chocolate, milk chocolate, or filled chocolates - are sure to be delighted by the Initiation Chocolates from Richart. Like it but not sure if chocolate is their favorite treat?Send it as a Giftly. No. 96, White Wedding Tea from BELLOCQ Tea Atelier - $25 One of the best aspects of the winter season is being able to bundle up and drink tasty warm drinks. This White Wedding Tea from BELLOCQ Tea Atelier is a lovely tea, blended with jasmine silver needles, lavender, red rose petals, and orange blossoms. This elegant and romantic tea rivals any fresh bouquet with its floral nose and aromatic brew. Like it but not sure they really love tea?Send it as a Giftly.Barnes & Noble Gift GuideAnother one of our favorite holiday guides this year is the Barnes & Noble Holiday & Christmas Gift Guide. While we'll show you some of the best books of 2022, Barnes & Noble also has a wide selection of kids' books and games. Here are some literary and fun items:Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus - $24Pick up a copy of Barnes & Noble's book of the year for your favorite bookworm. Want to know more about this book? All's fair in love and chemistry. It's 1960s California and there are certain things that women just don't do. When scientist Elizabeth Zott finds herself the host of a television cooking show, she kicks off a revolution that does more than just challenge the status quo. You will fall in love with the cast of characters in this debut novel that has already been picked up as an Apple TV+ series.Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr - $18Want to stock up on a book that's sure to become a classic? From beloved, prize-winning author Anthony Doerr comes his first new novel in over six years: Cloud Cuckoo Land. A welcome read that is a celebration of both resilience and hope told from the perspective of children set worlds (and times) apart. An unforgettable epic from a master storyteller at the top of his craft.The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times by Michelle Obama - $24One of the best books of 2022, former First Lady Michelle Obama shares practical wisdom and powerful strategies for staying hopeful and balanced in today's highly uncertain world. Drawing from her experiences as a mother, daughter, spouse, friend and First Lady, she shares the habits and principles she has developed to successfully adapt to change and overcome various obstacles - the earned wisdom that helps her continue to "become."A World of Curiosities: A Novel by Louise Penny - $21Do you have a mystery lover on your hands? This one is sure to be a crowd pleaser. A World of Curiosities continues Penny's empathetic investigation into the human condition. We are in good hands with Armand Gamache and the residents of Three Pines.NOOK: Best eReaders and Tablets - $99Do you know someone who is always reading or enjoys taking books on vacation? The NOOK is the perfect lightweight eReader for on-the-go or staying home. It boasts 8GB of storage and houses an ample digital library. The adjustable front light makes reading easy on the eyes and users can use physical buttons or just their fingers to turn pages. First 100 Board Book Box Set - $16Do you have some early readers in your life? These books are an ideal size for little hands, and are perfect tools for building vocabulary and developing speech. Infants and toddlers will learn key concepts and words with these bright board books. Each book has 100 color photographs to look at and talk about, and 100 simple first words to read and learn, too.Wavelength by Palm Court - $35Wavelength is Barnes & Noble's 2022 Game of the Season. It's a party game where two teams compete to read each other's minds. It's a thrilling experience of TALKING and THINKING and HIGH FIVING that anyone can play-but it also has some of that deep word game sorcery, where your decisions feel tense, strategic, meaningful. Each round, one player has to guide their teammates to guess where a hidden target is located. But they can only give a clue on the spectrum between two concepts, like "Hot - Cold" or "Fantasy - Sci-Fi." And the closer to the target's center, the more their team scores!Target Gift GuideIf your idea of a perfect afternoon consists of grabbing a pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks and heading to Target for some retail therapy, you've come to the right place. We love this New York Post guide about the Best Target gifts for the 2022 holidays. Here are some of the best items that are sure to bring smiles to the faces of all your loved ones: Beats Bluetooth Wireless On-Ear Headphones - $99Beats Wireless on-ear headphones immerse you in rich, award-winning sound, everywhere you want to go. They offer a sleek, streamlined, and foldable design, plus a seamless setup via the Apple W1 chip. They are durable and portable enough for at-home or on-the-move listening sessions. On-ear controls with dual beam-forming mics allow you to take calls, play music, adjust volume, and voice activate wherever your day takes you.Like it but not sure they already have a pair?Send it as a Giftly.JBL Flip 6 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker - $90The bold JBL Flip 6 delivers powerful JBL Original Pro Sound with exceptional clarity thanks to its 2-way speaker system consisting of an optimized racetrack-shaped driver, separate tweeter, and dual pumping bass radiators. This big-sounding, yet easy-to-carry speaker is waterproof and dustproof, so you can take it anywhere in any weather. Like it but not sure they'd use it a lot?Send it as a Giftly.Gemcut Diffuser by Opalhouse - $15Welcome guests and create the perfect ambiance with this Mini Gem-Cut Diffuser from Opalhouse . Showcasing a gem-cut design, this pink oil diffuser adds a decorative touch to your space while helping you enjoy the soothing aroma of your favorite essential oils. It is designed with multiple light settings to easily match your vibe, and an automatic shut-off feature so that you can lie back for a relaxing spa moment any time you want. Like it but not sure if it's their favorite color?Send it as a Giftly.Happy ShoppingShopping for family and friends is one of the best parts of the holiday season. We always have a great time exploring different gift ideas and hope you've enjoyed these items! If you have a gift list you'd like us to review for inclusion in a future digest, please email it to us! We're going to keep looking for more fun gift ideas and will be posting more soon.Enjoy shopping!