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, Richmond. 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 RICtoday 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:Maven Made well-being gift set | $24 | This wellness set includes the Every Body Oil, Sleep Serum, and an Immunity Boost aromatherapy blend.
Smeg electric kettle | $149.95 | Splurge on a coveted retro-style Smeg appliance, perfect for making teas and coffees all year long.
Local pick:Vitality Float Spa session | $75 | Book them a one-hour session in a float tank designed to reduce stress levels and improve circulation.
Melissa Clark’s “Dinner in One” | $29.99 | A New York Times bestseller and 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:Latched Mama nursing pullover | $64 | A comfortable sweatshirt designed for convenient nursing access and babywear.
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:Beego handmade wet bag | $19-$32 | These versatile, reusable bags can be used for frozen goods, leaky water bottles, wet swim suits, and way more.
Bento Lunch Box | $32.99 | Gift parents an organized + colorful lunch box complete with a food jar, dividers, and silicone utensils.
Including a puzzle board and the prettiest tea set.
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Local pick:LaDiff Amber Crystal light | $59 | Complement their living room setup or reading nook with this polished sphere light featuring laser-engraved designs.
Rotating puzzle board + poppy puzzle | $99.99 + $24.15 | Puzzle-lovers will appreciate this rotating puzzle board complete with drawers for sorting pieces — pair it with a colorful, cheery poppy puzzle.
Local pick:Pi’s Coffee dark roast beans | $15 | Help them fill their home with the smell of this local brand of Indian coffee beans with notes of chocolate.
Cotton waffle bathrobe | $119.99 | A luxury hotel + spa-quality waffle robe crafted from 100% cotton and silk.
Heated foot massager | $89.99 | Equipped with infrared heating, this soothing foot massager will comfort and soothe sore feet.
Teabloom flowering tea set | $69.95 | A beautiful glass teapot and a set of flowering teas that bloom right in the pot.
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:Sunday Table Co. custom home illustration | $170+ | Pre-order a hand-drawn illustration of your first shared home. Bonus: If you don’t want to go custom, the shop has prints of iconic local spots — find your first date location for a similar vibe.
Sherpa-lined flannel shirt jacket | $49.90 | 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.
Including a fancy hot sauce set and a YETI tumbler.
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Local pick:Duke’s camo dad hat | $25 | This baseball cap is sure to be a hit in Duke’s Country.
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:The Veil insulated bottle | $25 | This Camelbak features art by Tim Skirven and shouts out a local favorite brewery.
Including the best headphones and a dorm-friendly basketball hoop.
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Local pick:Lineage Mountain Laurel Tote | $180 | This handcrafted bag can fit all the student necessities, from their laptop and books to headphones and snacks.
Rocketbook Everlast Fusion notebook | $37.00 | A digital notebook for to-do lists, lecture notes, and goals — save notes to the Cloud and wipe it clean for another use.
Crock-pot electric lunch box | $44.99 | Commuting students and interns can have hot meals on the go with this portable Crock-pot.
Cropped puffy vest | $36.97+ | A stylish vest for warmth walking to classes.
Including a nut milk maker and a stuffed burger press.
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Local pick:Kitchen Shelf recipe cards | $14.95 | Carytown shop Ladles & Linens has this set of too-cute recipe cards perfect for the aspiring chef in your life.
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.
Local pick:Kitchen Classroom gift certificate | $77+ | Let them pick from a variety of classes with a local chef, from making homemade pasta to knife skills.
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.
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: AR’s Hot Honey sampler 3-pack | $54.99 | Gift them the local condiment that’ll change their life. Pack includes the hot-hot, whiskey barrel aged, and hot-mild flavors.
Including a classic outdoor beanie and a two cup cook set.
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Local pick:Walkabout Outfitter mini hip pack | $35 | This compact bag is perfect for small essentials they’ll need on that impromptu hike.
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:RVA Paddlesports rafting session | $71+ | Take in the best views of the River City while tackling Class II-IV rapids.
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.
