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Gift Guide 2020: Great Holiday Gifts Just Right for These Crazy Times

More than 60 ideas that are all about being cozy, healthy, and less stressed.

Written by Sherri Dalphonse
and Jacqueline Tynes
| Published on November 27, 2020
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Photo/Graphics Credit: Photographs courtesy of Retailers.

Gift Guide 2020: Great Holiday Gifts Just Right for These Crazy Times

More than 60 ideas that are all about being cozy, healthy, and less stressed.

Written by Sherri Dalphonse
and Jacqueline Tynes
| Published on November 27, 2020
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Stay Connected

Togetherness may be more important than ever—whether that means connecting to others digitally, having fun at home with family, or gathering safely with friends outdoors. These gifts can help with all that, plus bring good cheer.

Bocce set with monogrammed case, $109

Buy

Paper-to-digital tablet, from $399

Buy

Jigsaws by female artists, $30

Buy

Echo frames with Alexa, $179.99

Buy

Crosley “Mockingbird” bluetooth radio, $69.95

Buy

“Rivington” picnic basket, $345

Buy

Portable “Clip 2” Bluetooth speaker, $39.95

Buy

Castle Marquetry eight-game box, $135

Buy

“MoGo” portable movie projector with Harman-Kardon sound, $399

Buy

“Leopard Race” laptop sleeve, $38.99

Buy

“Quest 2” virtual-reality system, from $299

Buy

Beats Solo Pro wireless headphones, $229.95

Buy

Wool-blend picnic blanket with waterproof bottom, $129

Buy

Nintendo Switch gaming system, $299.99

Buy

AirPods Pro, $249

Buy

Kubb outdoor tossing game, $49.99

Buy

Fredericks & Mae cork dartboard, $150

Buy

Stay Cozy

We may all be hunkered down at home, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make the best of it. These gifts can help someone cook in style, be warm and comfortable, or snuggle in with a good book or puzzle.

Multi-pocketed cotton-canvas BBQ apron, $59

Buy

Fire Sense’s clay tabletop Large Yakatori Charcoal Grill, $48.89

Buy

“Dagny” pie dish, $38

Buy

Smeg retro-style two-slice toaster, $169.95

Buy

“Sauteuse” three-and-a-half-quart pot, $180

Buy

Smeg retro-style electric kettle, $230

Buy

Ugg pompom fleece-lined socks, $49.50

Buy

Slumber Serum aromatherapy oil, $22

Buy

Free People “Cozy Cool Lounge Pants,” $78

Buy

“Colbat Swirl” serving tray, $38

Buy

Barbour “Mid-Gray Essential Gilet,” $150

Buy

Shearling “Kalina” slides, $125

Buy

Supima-cotton full-zip cardigan, $128

Buy

“Iris” scrunchie set, $18

Buy

History of America in 101 Objects, $40

Buy

“Santal 26” electric home diffuser, $600

Buy

Adara natural-gas outdoor fire table, from $2,299

Buy

“Desk Essentials” gift box with notepads and snacks, $68

Buy

The Modern Art Puzzle Box, whose blocks form six different masterpieces, $39

Buy

Andrew Stewart double-faced cashmere scarf, $165

Buy

Reclining “Lolling Chair” with leather cushion, from $2,975

Buy

Barack Before Obama, $39.99

Buy

Jen B. Peters “Warmth Mug,” $14

Buy

Waxed-canvas log carrier, $90

Buy

Praline cookies, $12 for a box of three

Buy

Soy-wax “bonfire” tin, with s’mores kit, $30.95

Buy

Rum-and-cocktail gift box, $125

Buy

Stay Well

Nothing says you care like a gift meant to keep a loved one healthy and happy, especially now. These ideas can help a special someone remain active and fit, enjoy a bit of pampering, stay hydrated, or simply find a much-needed moment of Zen.

Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm, $8

Buy

Airwrap Complete hairstyling kit, $549.99

Buy

Slow North neck wrap, $46

Buy

Herbivore Botanicals “Calm” bath salts, $18

Buy

“I Need My Space” adult face mask, $15

Buy

La Chatelaine hand-cream trio, $28

Buy

CAP neoprene dumbbells, $4.99

Buy

“Apex” multi-sport fitness watch, $300

Buy

Intex Explorer K2 inflatable kayak, $106

Buy

Peppermint hand sanitizer, $20

Buy

Peloton’s new Bike+, from $2,495

Buy

Garden in a Bag, $12

Buy

Nonalcoholic cocktail spirits, $32

Buy

“Facial Favorites for All” holiday gift set, $49

Buy

Hydracy water bottle with time marker, $22

Buy

“Smart Garden 9” with grow lights and auto-watering, $199.95

Buy

Cosori 5.8-quart air fryer, $129.99

Buy

Alarm clock with sleep programs such as “storytime” and “soundbaths,” $165

Buy

UV-sterilizing CleanTray, $99.99

Buy

“Leopard” stainless tumbler, $35

Buy

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Sherri Dalphonse joined Washingtonian in 1986 as an editorial intern, and worked her way to the top of the masthead when she was named editor-in-chief in 2022. She oversees the magazine’s editorial staff, and guides the magazine’s stories and direction. She lives in DC.

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Jacqueline comes to Washingtonian with close to five years of digital content experience and SEO best practices. She previously was a senior editorial associate at WeddingWire, specializing in wedding fashion, and before that, an assistant at Vow Bride. Originally from Norfolk, Virginia, she now lives in Columbia Heights.

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