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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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Embrace the holiday giving season with this guide that’s got something for everyone, including local finds. | Graphic by 6AM City

Season’s greetings, Sacramento. 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 SACtoday gift guide, with 90+ gift ideas including unique local treasures and the season’s hottest items.

A wintry background with snowflakes that reads "Gifts for singles." — Including a knitted blanket and a punny candle.

Local pick: Allspicery blends | $2-$10 | Who said you need romance to spice up your life? Gift them unique spice blends from Allspicery, like the “Bay Seasoning” or “Espresso Spice Rub.”

Knitted weighted blanket | $135.99 | Perfect for a bed or couch, this 15-lb blanket offers comforting weight with an aesthetic knit finish.

Local pick: Crocker Art Museum membership | $75 | Be the catalyst for an art museum meet-cute by gifting them an annual membership.

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.

“I need a hug(e margarita)” candle | $17.95 | Gift them a handmade candle bound to make anybody laugh.

A wintry background with snowflakes that reads "Gifts for parents." — Including a jumbo cooler bag and conversation starters for kids.

Local pick: Temple coffee subscription | $18.50-$24 | Make sure the busy parent in your life never runs out of joe.

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: Staycation | Prices vary | Sometimes, the best gift is a quiet weekend away. Offer to babysit + let them enjoy a staycation at one of these unique places.

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.

A wintry background with snowflakes that reads "Gifts for young people." — Including a glitzy tumbler and Spikeball.

Local pick: “1,001 Things to do in Sacramento with Kids (& the Young at Heart)” | $16.95 | Pick up this book written by local author Sabrina Nishijima, founder of East Village Bookshop.

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.

Studded bling tumbler | $31.99 | The perfect gift for the glitz lover in your family.

Local pick: Sacramento Children’s Museum membership | $150-$225 | Talk about the gift that keeps on giving — a museum membership gets them unlimited year-long admission, access to members-only hours, store discounts, and more.

Mini karaoke machine | $29.99 | Both kids and adults will end up belting their heart out with this wireless, Bluetooth karaoke set.

A wintry background with snowflakes that reads "For your significant other." — Including comfy flannel and the best slippers.

Local pick: Napoli Culinary class | $158 | Book them a cooking class to learn how to make delicious Italian dishes — bonus points if you book a class you can take together.

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.

Women’s Orolay Thickened Down Jacket | $149.99+ | The ultimate winter coat that’s windproof, warm, and stylish.

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: Broadway Sacramento tickets | Prices vary | Gift a date night to see one of the upcoming Broadway shows in SAC, like “Mean Girls” and “Hamilton.”

“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.

A wintry background with snowflakes that reads "Gifts for holiday parties and gift exchanges." — Including a fancy hot sauce set and a YETI tumbler.

Local pick: Vintage green goblet glasses | $16 | This set of beautiful vintage glasses from Cedar and Twine will be the most sought-after gift at the party.

YETI Rambler 30-oz stainless steel tumbler | $38.00 | A durable, fan-favorite tumbler anyone will love.

TRUFF 3-bottle set | $19.99 | A great sampler gift of the original TRUFF hot sauce, hotter hot sauce, and black truffle oil.

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.”

Porta-Potty Shot Glasses | $19.99 | Liven up the gift grab bag with highly-rated porta-potty shot glasses.

Local pick: Mixed bag goodies | Prices vary | This SAC gift shop is sure to have a quick knickknack perfect for your next holiday party.

A wintry background with snowflakes that reads "Gifts for pet owners." — Including the best lint roller and a pet cam.

Local pick: Handpainted dog and kitty mini pitchers | $8 | These adorable little pitchers are perfect for holding flowers, pouring milk, or just using as decor.

Thoughts of Dog 2025 calendar | $17.99 | Gift a daily pup-spective of a sweet dog with this adorable and funny daily calendar.

Cat tunnel bed | $48.99 | A plush and ultra-soft cat pet bed with a fun feature — there’s a tunnel inside for cats to explore.

Local pick: Sacramento bandana | $24.99 | This cute accessory shows local pride and lets their pet strut their ruff.

Furbo Mini Pet Camera | $99.00 | The ultimate home security camera for watching pets while you’re away.

Pawprint keepsake kit | $16.95 | A DIY kit for pet owners to make their very own personalized clay pet keepsake.

A wintry background with snowflakes that reads "Gifts for foodies." — Including a nut milk maker and a stuffed burger press.

Local pick: Ginger Elizabeth classic gift box | $88 | No SAC gift is complete without something from Ginger Elizabeth; this gift box features all the basics, from chocolates to sweet sauces.

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: Jazz’s Saucy Sauce trio | $23 | Gift all three of these local vegan and gluten-free sauce varieties: original, spicy, and sultry smoke.

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.

A wintry background with snowflakes that reads "Gifts for adventurers." — Including a classic outdoor beanie and a two cup cook set.

Local pick: Smart Axe giftcard | $30+ | You know your wilderness-obsessed friend has been dying to try this.

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: One-month membership to a climbing gym | $130 | The only problem with this plan is they’ll get climbing chalk all over you when they hug you.

LifeStraw Collapsible Squeeze Bottle Water Filter System | $32.89 | For that special someone who’s always hiking or backpacking, this collapsible LifeStraw water bottle is a gift that will keep them hydrated for years to come.

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.

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.

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