Gift Guide

It is hard to put into words how much joy I get when giving gifts to my #team360 colleagues. Each year, I always set the goal of topping the year before. And when it comes to being creative, I pride myself on giving gifts that are undoubtedly unique, thoughtful and have an element of complete surprise.

We discovered the perfect holiday present for the duck hunter in your life. Lifelong waterfowler and Arkansan, Brent Birch, creator and editor of Greenhead magazine, has published “The Grand Prairie: A History of Duck Hunting’s Hallowed Ground.”

Business owners are constantly on a journey of self-improvement, but sticking to a new regimen is hard. One of my favorite Christmas gifts was a journal specifically designed to help set one new intention for the New Year.

White Elephant gifts aren’t supposed to be practical, but they should be hilarious. Luckily, the internet is chock-full of entertaining gag gifts for an evening full of sidesplitting fun:

Finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list can be stressful. Add in whether or not to pick out something for co-workers and even the jolliest person might turn into a Scrooge.

A magical time of year for all, the holidays are where we set aside our differences and focus on what’s truly important: eating. That’s why we’ve gathered some great gift ideas to delight your foodie friends.

Buon giorno, Atlanta! Know someone spending these winter days dreaming of sipping wine on the coast of a sunny Italian town? Gift them the taste of Italy this holiday season with Italian goodies from some favorite spots around town.

For the true traveler on your list, here are some gift ideas to help you pack lighter, travel safer and stay connected.

During the holiday season, I love to shop small. It provides the opportunity to make an impact while supporting local Atlanta businesses.

‘Tis the season to be merry and bright – from head to toe. Treat that special someone to the gift of self-care this season with thoughtful beauty ideas:

A mandatory skill for a travel writer is the ability to walk and write at the same time. Sadly, I’m not fast enough on my phone to take all the notes I want so I use a notebook.

I’ve donated enough water bottles I’ve received as gifts to quench the thirst of several football teams. Give your clients something they will really use with these customized gifts, appropriate for men and women.

Wow them this year with an overnight pig roast, boxes of locally made products (moonshine cookies!), and a calendar made with Bubble Wrap for that singular sensation every day of the year.

When I travel I pack a large bag for the trip and a smaller one for sightseeing or going out at night. This gorgeous Valletta 2.0 Backpack and Wristlet from P.Mai takes care of both needs, whether you’re jetting to Thailand or commuting to your job.

This holiday season, encourage your kids to spend more time glued to their screens with the Piper Computer Kit.

Let’s face it: pets are official members of the family, so of course they’re on your holiday gift list.

When a package arrives at my house, its contents snugly nestled in perfectly poppable plastic, an epic battle ensues. To the winner of the Battle of the Bubble Wrap go the spoils – the right to smack and stomp that plastic sheet until everything is deflated.

Apparently “famjams” are a thing for the holidays; you make your entire family dress alike and take your holiday card photo.

How I love to open a gift box with all types of yummy goodies. Now you can create your own gift box with your choice of over 140 locally made items with Georgia Crafted.

It started with some fudge pies baked for a preschool fundraiser. Today, those homemade desserts have turned into a thriving business with a philanthropic mission baked right in.

In today’s “Buy Now With 1-Click” world, daily impulse buying has decimated once-robust holiday wish lists. Meanwhile, the rise of streaming services has put an end to the dependable supply of last-minute CD and DVD gifts (sorry Best Buy). While this has made the act of giving more difficult than ever, there is one bastion of hope in this new gift giving world: Kickstarter.

Atlanta chef, restaurateur and cookbook author Kevin Gillespie is making your holiday shopping easier again this year with the third annual Beardsmas holiday gift-giving extravaganza.

Car lovers are hard to buy for. Naturally, they’d like Santa to bring them a set of keys, so how do you please them for less than $50k?

The popular notoriously risque game Cards Against Humanity now has a “inappropriately appropriate” version that – despite the name – is 100% parent-approved.

Never drink a warm brew again with the Rumpl Beer Blanket, a perfect stocking stuffer for any beer lover on your list. This insulated blanket comes in 12-ounce and 22-ounce sizes and is available in seven colors.

Do-gooders and fair-trade fashionistas can match their spending with their values this giving season by shopping Society B.

It’s a win-win when you can purchase a handcrafted item and do good for a worthy organization.

We had so much fun putting together The Atlanta 100’s Gift Guide last year we decided to make it our holiday tradition. Our second annual gift guide will be coming your way Thursday, November 30.

I’ll never forget the look on my mother’s face the year my dad gave her a meat slicer for Christmas. His intentions were good. But that’s the year I learned it’s not just the thought that counts. We never saw a household item again on Christmas.

Before I had the Lime & Soda tote, I didn’t think a handbag could be equally beach- and business-appropriate.