2025 Holiday Gift Guide
November 30, 2025
Holiday shopping has commenced! To spark some inspiration as you work through your list, our team of creative minds has curated a shortlist of our favorite gift ideas for the season.
Whether you need the perfect white elephant surprise, a memorable experience for the person who has everything, or a thoughtful pick that supports someone’s newest hobby, we hope our hand-selected recommendations make your gifting a little easier.
If you like these picks, you’ll love the archives. Our 2024 Gift Guide and 2023 Gift Guides are still packed with gifts so good, we’d give them again.
FOR THEIR CALENDAR
A modern bathhouse for the wellness-obsessed
Meet Canada and NYC’s coolest modern bathhouse. Othership blends cold plunges, saunas, essential oils, immersive sound, and a social vibe that makes wellness feel fun, not forced. Gift a monthly membership to anyone leveling up their self-care ritual… and pair it with their wildly good-smelling incense sticks our team is obsessed with.
Use the code LIV here for 11% off single drop-in, 5, 10, 20, and 50 class packs at one of the two NYC locations.
History-making seats for the ultimate fan
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico, with 11 cities hosting matches starting June 12th with a record 48 teams taking part. Be the hero who secures Final match tickets for the soccer fan in your life—right here in the NY/NJ region on July 19.
Ask your LIV team for rates + booking.
A semester of Breakfast University
Celebrate America’s 250th with this smart, engaging monthly lecture series from the New-York Historical Society. Beginning January 5, 2026, top-tier history professors break down the American story in a way that’s anything but boring.
Use the code LIVUNLTD here to bring the price of this semester to $150 for in-person (normally $250).
FOR THEIR FITNESS GOALS
The one-twist adjustable dumbbell
One chic little twist, three weights in one. Stakt Weights shift from 2–4–6 lbs instantly and come in five modern colorways. The perfect small-but-mighty stocking stuffer for the home fitness lover.
$81
Bring the Pilates Studio home
Reformer Pilates uses a spring-loaded carriage to build core strength, improve posture, and boost flexibility while staying gentle on joints. Ideal for beginners and athletes alike, it’s a mindful, sculpting workout that moves with you.
Inquire here with our team at Advantage Fitness, LIVunLtd’s equipment partner, for pricing.
Healthy Holidays Trainer Promo – Early Access
Gift one-on-one support. From yoga to Pilates to strength, our expert Personal Trainers at LIVunLtd help clients get stronger, centered, and confident. From Dec 15–Jan 19, get $100 off a 12-pack of sessions.
Ask your LIV team for rates + booking.
FOR THEIR RITUALS
Matcha Tea Kit from rocky’s
Everything needed for a perfect at-home matcha moment: handcrafted whisk, stand, sifter, measuring spoon, and rocky’s Osada Ceremonial Blend Matcha. Smooth, earthy, and authentically Japanese.
$80
A journaler’s dream
Full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather, interchangeable notebook inserts, optional charms or engraving, integrated pen holder, and a roomy pocket — the Louise Carmen Notebook is a keepsake that ages beautifully.
$140+
Posture-perfecting calm
A quiet, sculptural upgrade for any meditation practice. The Walden bench features an angled hardwood seat that encourages an open, upright posture while relieving pressure on knees, ankles, and hips.
$498
FOR THE GIFT EXCHANGE
Eight nights, eight slimes
Sloomoo’s Hanukkah Collection honors tradition with slimy joy. All eight slimes nod to different traditional elements such as sufganiyot filling, black and white cookies, and apple sauce slime.
$20-$50
Cozy, smoky, desert vibes
You can never go wrong with your favorite candle. This one is a recently discovered favorite. The dilo Desert Kush Candle has notes of Italian bergamot, cannabis flower, patchouli, moss, and leather.
$22
Corkcicle Beer Chilling Stick
Freeze it, pop it in a bottle, and enjoy ice-cold beer until the last sip. Guaranteed to make any beer-lover smile. Shop it here.
$30
The Locavore Guide to Shopping NYC 2026
Support small, shop hyperlocal. This book guide features 789 independent NYC shops across all five boroughs — the most delightful deep dive into niche, neighborhood retail.
$25
A luxury upgrade for the commute
Upgrade their ride with subtle, long-lasting fine fragrances designed by Olauto.
$55
Micro Hydro Mini Bottle
Pop it in your pocket, clip it on a bag, fit in a lunch box, the tiny size sits easily in the palm of your hand. This compact creation by Hydroflask makes the perfect to-go hydration companion.
$20
FOR THEIR SELF-CARE
Affogato L’Orange Buffing Bar
This two-pack body bar from Soft Services blends micro-crystal exfoliation with moisturizing shea butter and glycerin, buffing away bumps, ingrown hairs, or dry winter skin while leaving skin soft, smooth, and fragrant. Fragranced to smell of freshly poured espresso, smooth vanilla-coconut cream, and a twist of Italian citrus.
$30
Golden hour in a bottle
Warm amber resin, desert florals, and sunlit spices housed in Italian-made glass with a plastic-free, upcycled olivewood cap. That’s the Amber Solis Eau de Parfum by Ayond.
$160
Pro-level light therapy at home
The deepest red LEDs on the market for collagen boosting, fine-line reduction, and inflammation calming. A beauty-nerd must-have from Monastery, approved by Vogue, The Cut, and InStyle.
$700
FOR THEIR TASTE BUDS
Provisions subscription from Gem Home
A monthly box of small-batch pantry staples, snacks, dips, spreads, and seasonal gems — with notes on how to use everything. You can even add on a rotating mix of their sweet & savory pastries.
$100 per month
NYC hospitality, unfiltered
A candid, sharp, wildly entertaining memoir from the legendary restaurateur behind Balthazar, Pastis, and Minetta Tavern. I Regret Almost Everything by Keith McNally is a must-read for NYC food culture fans.
$30
A sweet slice of nostalgia for your sweet tooth
Aroila Foods’ century-old Italian bakery heritage, reinvented as a white-chocolate bar with real cannoli shell pieces. Sweet, crunchy, nostalgic perfection. Gift-ready at Locavore Variety Store.
$15 for a set of 6
Flavor you can sprinkle
Mini infused salt tins from Jacobsen Salt Co. (habanero, lemon zest, rosemary, and more) for next-level seasoning. Or shop local at The Meadow on Mulberry Street for NYC-approved salt and chocolate treasures.
$38
A sip-worthy shortcut to becoming “that wine friend”
Give the gift of confidence in a glass. Community Wines offers approachable, engaging wine education classes that break down regions, tasting techniques, and varietals. Whether they’re curious beginners or budding collectors, each class is hands-on, high-vibe, and hosted by passionate experts who make learning feel fun (and delicious).
$50
Frozen treats on demand
Seven settings. Endless frozen treats. From gelato to smoothie bowls, the CREAMi turns any kitchen into your favorite ice-cream shop.
$179
FOR THEIR HOBBY
Distraction-free writing
A distraction-free writing machine with a modern brain and classic soul. Hand-finished aluminum chassis, green keycaps, and a stunning cognac leather attaché case. Shop on Freewrite.
$1,099
Marathon-ready shoes
The marathon favorite for a reason. Vaporflys deliver ultra-light design, ZoomX energy return, and a curved carbon-fiber FlyPlate that makes every stride feel like a springboard. Whether training for 10K or 26.2, this is the gift for runners who want PRs under the tree.
$202
Tiny DJ, big energy
For future DJs ages 6–36 months: 100+ songs, piano modes, colorful lights, and endless bopping. This DJ table is kid-approved, parent-approved.
$75
Hands-on claywork
Everything needed to sculpt 4–6 air-dry clay pieces — no kiln required. Create vases, candle holders, trinkets, and more, all from home.
$90
Jam anywhere, no drum kit required
Bluetooth-powered digital drumsticks that let you jam anywhere with headphones. Perfect for aspiring drummers.
$139
A spark for your creative side
A guided journaling experience from the buzzy NYC creative studio, Happy Medium, designed to unlock creativity through writing, collaging, drawing, and reflection.
$20
Everything here and more can be arranged by us, and you can send us your request through the LIV app, our web portal, or by emailing or calling us directly.
