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
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Season’s greetings, LOU. 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 LOUtoday gift guide, with 90+ gift ideas including unique local treasures and the season’s hottest items.
Smeg Electric Kettle | $149.95 | Splurge on a coveted retro-style Smeg appliance, perfect for making teas and coffees all year long.
Knitted weighted blanket | $135.99 | Perfect for a bed or couch, this 15-lb blanket offers comforting weight with an aesthetic knit finish.
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.
Local pick: Wel at Humana membership | $45 per month | Enjoy access to state-of-the-art fitness equipment, 15+ group exercise classes, meditation spaces, a sauna, a steam room, and muscle recovery options. Psst… Sign up in person + mention this email to get your enrollment fee waived ($50 value).*
Including a jumbo cooler bag and conversation starters for kids.
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Local pick:Louisville Zoo membership | $139+ | Zoo members enjoy free admission, plus access to exclusive events throughout the year — it’s the gift that keeps on giving.
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.
Bento Lunch Box | $32.99 | Gift parents an organized + colorful lunch box complete with a food jar, dividers, and silicone utensils.
Local pick: NutraSkin Anti-Aging Cream | $115 | This powerhouse regenerative skin cream features a unique anti-aging peptide blend shown to reduce the appearance of wrinkles to a level similar to Botox over time.*
Including a glitzy tumbler and Spikeball.
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Local pick: Board games at The Golden Keep | Prices vary | Young people of all ages will find something to love at this Louisville board game store. Pro tip: Ask the staff for a personalized recommendation.
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:12 Days of Holideals | Price varies | Save on all your favorite 502 Hemp products during this sale, running from Dec. 12-23; each day features a new deal, highlighted on social media + in their newsletter.*†
Including a puzzle board and the prettiest tea set.
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Local pick:Tea beginner kit | $12.99 | Help a tea newbie get off on the right foot with this kit from Sis Got Tea — it includes a mug, infuser, and two ounces of loose-leaf tea.
Cotton waffle bathrobe | $119.99 | A luxury hotel + spa-quality waffle robe crafted from 100% cotton and silk.
Local pick: Gummy Girl Mellow Sugar Cookie Gummies | $29.99 | This seasonal, hybrid profile made with organic, vegan, and gluten-free ingredients is perfect for relaxing at home, sheltered from the cold weather.*†
Including comfy flannel and the best slippers.
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Local pick: Personalized, annotated book from Carmichael’s | Prices vary | Buy your partner a copy of their favorite book, read it, and leave personalized notes in the margins — bonus points if it’s by a Louisville author.
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.
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.
Local pick:Louisville Ballet Story Duo Package | $58-$202 | Experience double the magic and double the savings with this ticket bundle for the classic productions of “The Brown-Forman Nutcracker” and “Cinderella.”*
Local pick: Small Town Mama Boutique gift card | $100 | Snag a $150 gift card for just $100 to fund a shopping spree at this local women’s shop (this deal is like getting five pairs of STM’s super-soft leggings for free).*
Including a fancy hot sauce set and a YETI tumbler.
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Local pick: An oddity from Fleur de Flea | You’re sure to turn heads at the white elephant exchange with an odd antique from this flea market — keep your eye out for a LOU artifact like this old Brownsboro Road sign.
Funny flip-over desk signs | $13.99 | Perfect for the office gift exchange, these flip-over signs display messages like “Drinks after work?” and “Shh...I’m thinking.”
Local Pick: Handcrafted gift sets | $60 | This beautiful bundle, exclusively available at Grit & Lace Studios, includes a handcrafted scarf, gloves, earrings, candle, and cross-body (valued at $164).*
Local pick: Mary Dowling Winter Wheat | $55 | This local bourbon is a symphony of smooth flavors; it’s meticulously aged in wood-fired, toasted barrels + delivers a velvety-smooth finish with delicate notes of allspice and cinnamon.*
These gifts are bursting with local pride.
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Local pick:Bourbon glass | $15 | This bourbon tumbler from Kentucky for Kentucky reads “If it ain’t Kentucky, it ain’t bourbon.”
Local pick:Lynn Family Stadium print | $20 | Give the soccer fan in your life a rendering of Derby City’s stadium by local artist Bri Bowers.
Local pick: Give back to Louisville | Price of donation | Spark change + make a meaningful impact in our community by contributing to the Community Foundation of Louisville’s Year-End Giving Campaign.*
Including a nut milk maker and a stuffed burger press.
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Local pick:Class at Cooking @ Millie’s |$125 for two | Sign up your foodie friend for a class on cooking a specific cuisine. Pro tip: Book ahead, these classes sell out.
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.
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: Louisville Food Tours gift certificate | Any amount | Give the gift of a foodie experience — from bourbon and local dishes to hidden speakeasies, they’ll discover Louisville through storytelling, food, and strolls through historic neighborhoods.*
Local pick:Monk’s Road Boiler House gift card | $100 | Use code GCHoliday20 to get 20% off a $100 gift card to this luxury-style chophouse.*
Including a classic outdoor beanie and a two cup cook set.
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Local pick:Quest gift card | $25+ | Encourage your outdoorsy friend to get that piece of gear they’ve had their eye on with a gift card to this St. Matthews outdoors store.
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.
Stanley The Nesting Two Cup Cook Set | $25.00 | Made for outdoor cooking, this efficient little cooking kit can whip up hot meals, coffee, or boiling water.
Local pick: Blueberry Breeze THC Gummies | $49.99 (today only: BOGO) | Experience a carefree moment with these organic gummies by Cornbread Hemp.*†
Local pick:Bernheim Forest and Arboretum Membership | $50+ | Bernheim members enjoy unlimited access to trails, discounts for programs and partners, special invitations, and a wonderful place to play, discover art, and immerse in nature.*
Including a chic bedside carafe and a winter-friendly lip balm.
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Local pick:Three-legged good luck pig | $6 | Head to Just Creations for this imported gift made by Chilean potter Andrea Hernández.
Bedside carafe + tumbler | $18.99 | Gift a pretty amber tumbler and glass perfect for adorning any bedside table.
Beer bottle chiller sticks | $19.99 | Gift beer lovers these chiller sticks that can instantly turn sad, lukewarm beer into delicious, cold beer.
Local pick:Mental Health Flag | $20 | Help bring awareness and #stompthestigma with this garden flag (it also comes with two matching lapel pins + two key rings); 100% of proceeds go to The Pete Foundation.*
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†Please note: Legalities in your state may vary. Cornbread Hemp, 502 Hemp, and One Love Cannabis Company advise consumers to read their company’s terms and conditions, consult a physician before trying products, start only with small amounts, and to not consume products before driving or before a drug test. The information about providers and services contained in this newsletter does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by LOUtoday.
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