Use This Chic, Yet Affordable Holiday Gift Guide to Shop for Mom and Dad
Chances are, mom and dad are well-aware of what you want for the holidays.
From a slew of fresh makeup products, to toys galore, it's likely you aren't skipping a beat when it comes to asking your parents for all the hottest items on the market.
But on the flipside, you should probably be thinking about what to get them as well. Don't get us wrong—we love a good DIY project, but we also think it may not hurt to shell out a few extra dollars from that allowance savings and buy them a classy household touch.
We know budgets are slim, so scroll below to find the most chic, yet affordable, popular home holiday items either parent can appreciate:
1. Molton Brown's Vintage 2016 With Elderflower Body & Home Collection: $100
Molton Brown—an incredibly popular home fragrance line among adults—released this elegant limited edition aromatic set, which includes bath & shower gel, body lotion, a single wick candle and a branded ornament. The scents include notes of grapefruit and vetiver. The packaging alone screams holidays!
2. Nest's Hearth Fragrance Candle: $40
Whether you're dealing with unexpected end-of-year heat like we are in Los Angeles, or you're freezing in snowy weather elsewhere, nothing says holiday season quite like the scent of fire. Combining rich oud wood with frankincense and hints of smoky embers, Nest's Hearth fragrance candle provides everything you need for 50 hours of fire-scented joy. There's no way mom and dad will be disappointed by this!
Time to cozy up to Hearth. #NESTFragrances #StepIntoHoliday
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3. Voluspa Persimmon and Copal Candle: $26 (Full Size)
Windy weather calls for cozy aromas, and Volupsa's Persimmon and Copal-scented candle could not be more perfect for the transition from fall into winter. The popular product from one of the top-selling luxury candlemakers on the market will warm up the vibe of the home even in the coolest of temperatures.
Our Fall dinner table is set. #VOLUSPA #PersimmonAndCopal #TheMiniTin
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4. Aquiesse Winter Currant-Scented Candle: $38
Aquiesse's Winter Currant-scented candle is for the ultimate winter-loving parent. The fresh feeling of the shivery season will linger long past the holidays with this delightful aroma burning through the house. And the kicker? If you love winter as much as your parents, you'll be a beneficiary of this gift, too!
2016 Holiday Collection – Available in our most popular holiday fragrances: Monterey Pine, Cinnamon Tabac & Winter Currant. These 11 oz. chrome candles are packaged in a beautiful foil stamped gift box. The 2 oz. Travel Candle is a perfect stocking stuffer! Available online and in fine boutiques, spas, hotels and home decor stores. #aquiesse #scentsofpresence #holiday #candles #holidaycandles
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5. Nesti Dante Paradiso Tropicale Bar Soap: $4.03
It may be freezing outside, but Nesti Dante will give mom and dad a fancy getaway to the sun-filled tropics, with just the touch of a (very affordable) soap bar. The Florence, Italy-based brand offers a slew of additional scents, equally well-priced (so you can order a whole selection!).
6. Godiva 90th Anniversary Truffles Gift Box (18 pc.): $45
File this one under no-brainer. Unless your parents are lactose-intolerant (which still may not even stop them), they won't turn down a creamy, decadent Godiva truffle—especially these extra fancy nibbles in honor of the company's 90th anniversary. If you're lucky, the 'rents may just let you indulge in these mouthwatering treats as well.
A thrilling burst of colors, flavors, and textures – which one to try first?
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7. Pottery Barn Harrison Plaid Throw Blanket: $39
Nothing says warm and fuzzy like a cuddle sesh under a cozy blanket in cold weather—and no one does plaid quite like Pottery Barn (or the cute couple featured in the below photo). Once again, this is totally a gift you can benefit from as well!
8. Kai Reed Defuser: $78
Regardless the time of year, Kai's reed defuser is always a perfect fit for the home. For the four months this product lasts, your parents' living space will be filled with the brand's signature scent of sweet gardenia and exotic white florals—a universally appealing, fresh aroma that will instantly brighten anyone's day.
fill any room with the beauty of kai… #kaifragrance #reeddiffuser
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9. Teleflora's Harvest Shimmer Centerpiece: $89.95 (Standard Size)
Save the time it takes to make a holiday season centerpiece and surprise mom and dad with this absolutely stunning floral display by Teleflora. And if anyone compliments the look, you can take full credit, obv.
10. Malin+Goetz Vitamin B5 Body Lotion: $34
Malin+Goetz is known for having some of the highest quality, most delightfully smelling products in all the land, so it should come as no surprise that their vitamin B5 body lotion made this list. Either parent will love the gender-neutral fragrance and the silky smooth results it will produce on their skin. And once again, you can totally benefit from this gift, too!
So now that we've got your parents covered when it comes to holiday presents, click HERE for items that are perfect for gifting your BFF!