It’s the season of giving — and the Shop TODAY team has everything you need to get ready for the holiday season. Whether you're knocking out your nice list or gearing up for holiday hosting, our team has tried the latest and greatest launches to make your hunt for the best holiday gifts just a bit easier.
To help you get ahead of your holiday shopping, Shop TODAY contributor Chassie Post revealed in the latest installment of our Shop TODAY Hot List some gifting options (and even Thanksgiving hosting hacks!). From dinner party must-haves to festive attire, you'll be set up for holiday success.
Ready to start checking off your wish list? Keep reading to discover expert-loved gifting options to gather with loved ones, put under your tree, or to stow in their stocking.
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For a "genius" entertaining hack, Post says this silicone mat is a savior for holiday dinners. In fact, she loved it so much she bought two. According to the brand, the warming mat has three temperatures to keep your casseroles, roast, dips and more warm without overcooking.
Plus, if you're not the one hosting this year, it rolls up, making it easy to bring to someone else's home.
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This glass simmer pot is another pro hosting tip from Post. It acts as an old-fashioned way to fill your home with amazing scents using ingredients you already have. Post recommends adding a festive mix of orange slices, cranberries and cinnamon sticks to boiling water to make your home smell like the holiday season.
You can also use it for normal dishes or mulled wine, too.
Even though Bag Balm has been around since 1889, it’s recently gone viral, says Post. The multipurpose balm contains petrolatum and lanolin to help protect the skin from winter dryness. Post says she loves using it for dry hands during this season, especially when hosting with all the constant dishwashing. However, the brand says you can also use the balm on lips, heels, eyes and even on pets’ paws.
The brand even offers holiday versions of the mini tin on its website, including red plaid, stars and more fun patterns for stocking stuffers.
This Shop TODAY editor-loved hair care set is 30% off (along with picks sitewide!) when you use code TODAY at checkout now through Nov. 19.
It makes for a perfect beauty-lover gift; it comes with full-sized bottles of the Biotin & Collagen shampoo and conditioner — which editor and producer Julie Ricevuto previously reviewed too — as well as the hair serum. The trio helps add body, volume and protects against frizz, per the brand.
Whether you're looking for a cute and affordable gift or want to add sparkle to your holiday style, this three-piece earring set has rhinestone and bow-embellished hoops. You can create a festive ear stack, mix and match or wear individually.
Fair Isle sweaters have been a trending pattern for this holiday season, but you don't have to spend a fortune on a luxury brand. Macy's Black Friday sale has this option for 50% off right now. It comes in four colors, and Post says loves it for holiday gatherings but notes it's classic enough for everyday wear.
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This compact eyeshadow palette makes the perfect stocking stuffer for the makeup fiend. For $15, you'll get six stunning, cool-tone shades offered in matte, shimmer and metallic finishes.
You don't have to worry about running out of matches for your favorite seasonal candles with this gadget. This flameless USB lighter is rechargeable to put in their stocking. It also has a useful auto-off feature and a wind- and splash-proof design for added safety.
For the beauty lover in your life, these hydrating masks will give them "the gift of relaxation," suggests Post. Indulge in Dr. Jart+'s hyaluronic acid-infused face mask for a boost of glow. These are great as stocking stuffers together or separate, or as a last-minute gift.
The viral hairbrush brand Tangle Teezer launched a new limited-edition chrome collection for the holidays. According to the brand, the flexible teeth effortlessly detangle dry or wet hair, sans breakage and frizz.
As part of Shop TODAY's Gifts We Love, this mini Le Creuset cocotte is perfect for the host or foodie. It allows you to whip up your favorite single-serve recipes and makes for an aesthetically pleasing dip dish.
Help enhance their tea time with these adorable and mess-free honey spoons. Coming in a holiday set of 12, the honey spoons are single serve and gradually melt into your favorite warm beverages.
All aboard the Polar Express! Add some festive and nostalgic cheer to your home with Yankee Candles' newest holiday collab with the iconic Polar Express. The brand offers five scent options inspired by the movie that include hot chocolate, brown sugar and vanilla, bergamot and more.
If you or they love a bit of sparkle, Post recommends opting for these dazzling Kate Spade earrings. For the studs, “choose between aquamarine or pink in gold-plated brass or the clear CZ stones in gold, rose-gold or silver-plated brass,” says Post.
Another Gifts We Love winner, this TikTok-loved camera makes for a fun way to capture memories, and since it's compact in size, it's a perfect gift for kids and teens. The gadget takes clear images and allows you to instantly print (and stick!) your photos.
Meet the expert
Our team features a range of qualified experts and contributors in our broadcast segments to reveal the latest in trends, remarkable sale events and all things shopping across a variety of categories. Products were independently chosen by members of the Shop TODAY team along with Chassie Post.
- Chassie Post is a Shop TODAY contributor, TV host and lifestyle editor. Whether she’s talking fashion and beauty or home and entertaining, Post is known nationwide for covering the latest trends with her keen eye.
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