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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, Madison. 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 608today 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: Ultimate Cheeseboard Gift Set | $150-$275 | Forget the cheesy love stories and gift them cheese they’ll actually use with this Fromagination set.

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.

Local pick: “My Toxic Ex” Card Game | $19.99 | Head to Noble Knight to grab this card game for your friend who’s struggling in the romance department.

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: Muslin swaddle | $26.99 | Perfect for any new parents, these swaddles from Good Day Shop come in a variety of patterns.

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: Edgewater staycation | $180+ | Sometimes, parents just need a break. A relaxing staycation at the beautiful Edgewater hotel could be exactly what the doctor ordered.

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

A wintry background with snowflakes that reads "For your significant other." — Including comfy flannel and a book embosser.

Local pick: Jazz Night | $15+ | Treat your partner with a night out listening to jazz at Cafe Coda — we recommend bundling up to grab a drink at Crystal Corner before the show.

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: Gin Academy | $90+ | Book a gin academy experience for the two of you to try together at Dancing Goat Distillery — you’ll head home with your own bottle of gin.

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.

“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: The Deliciouser Chocolate Oaxaqueño | $10-$20 | Pick up this Mexican spiced drinking chocolate mix that can be added to milk or milk alternatives.

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: Anthology | Price of purchase | Ok, ok, so it’s not exactly a gift — but it is a store that’s chock-full of cute knickknacks and gifts.

A wintry background with snowflakes that reads "Gifts for students." — Including the best headphones and a dorm-friendly basketball hoop.

Local pick: Badgers sweatshirt | $59.99 | Keep them looking warm and stylish this season.

Stanley Quencher | $45.00 | The internet-famous water bottle, available in cute colors like Matcha Cream.

Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones | $549.00 | Splurge on a student with Apple’s noise-cancelling headphones — perfect for late nights spent studying at the library.

Rocketbook Everlast Fusion notebook | $37 | 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.

Local pick: University of Wisconsin-Madison care package | Price of purchase | Send an early holiday gift straight to their dorm — choose from treats, gift cards, campus apparel, and more.

Ceiling Swish mini basketball hoop | $35.99 | An addictive mini basketball game to hang on the ceiling and complete any dorm room.

Cropped puffy vest | $36.97+ | A stylish vest for warmth walking to classes.

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

Local pick: Convertible Dog Walking Bag | $34 | Make dog walking handsfree with this stylish and convertible bag from Petphoria.

Chom Chom Roller | $27.99 | Pet owners will be amazed by how much hair this reusable lint roller picks up from carpets, clothes, and couches.

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: Trip to The Cat’s Brew | $10+ | Gift them an experience they’ll remember — a visit to this cute cat cafe where they can sip on a beverage while playing with adoptable felines.

Furbo Mini Pet Camera | $99 | 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 the proud Madisonian." — These gifts are bursting with local pride.

Local pick: Ian’s Pizza mini art print | $14-$20 | Locals know that pizza from Ian’s is a work of art — now, you can commemorate that by gifting this unique print.

Local pick: Badgers football tickets | $20-$100 | Get them tickets to cheer on the best team around.

Local pick: Lake Monona candle | $15.95 | Give a candle decorated with hand-scooped sand from Lake Monona by Madison Candle Co.

Local pick: WiscoBoxes | $49-$135 | Choose from a variety of specialty curated gift boxes that will make them think fondly of home.

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

Local pick: Bushel & Peck’s Hot Sauce Rainbow Six Pack | $32 | Grab this local hot sauce pack that features a sauce for every meal — we like Belizean Habanero for eggs + Cherry Bomb for a unique kick.

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: Brunch gift card | Price of purchase | Consult our brunch guide to find the perfect spot to grab a gift card — do they love a diner experience? Go with Parkway Family Restaurant. Mimosas a must? Try DLUX.

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: Swiss Miss ‘Shmallow | $27.99 | In collaboration with Swiss Miss®, this exclusive whiskey by Hotel Tango Distillery blends caramelized sugar and toasted marshmallow notes with rich cocoa for a cozy winter experience.*

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