The holiday season is here, and so is our seventh annual Gift Guide! Our team has been hard at work curating a list of thoughtful, unique, and seriously fun gift ideas to help you check everyone off your list. From trendy things to wear and inspiring books to read to exciting games to play and cozy items to snuggle up with, we’ve got something for everyone—your kids, your best friend, or that hard-to-shop-for family member!
To Wear
Bombas Slippers
Bombas socks are always a hit during the summer, but their slippers will take Christmas morning up to the next level! For the person in your life who is serious about their night routine, or for whoever you think deserves to walk on clouds, these slippers are sure to be a highlight of their day-to-day.
Pine Cove Grid Fleece
Stay warm and stylish with a Pine Cove Grid Fleece, the ultimate addition for under your tree! Available in off-white, forest green, and navy blue, it’s the go-to layer for bundling up in style. Did we mention it’s one of Pine Cove’s hottest items of the season? Or should we say warmest?
Scripture Necklace
This Christmas, give a gift that literally and spiritually shines—the Personalized Scripture Necklace! Engraved with a cherished Bible verse of your choosing, it’s a special way to celebrate the season and keep God’s word close to the heart all year long.
Baggu Bags
Looking for a gift that’s equal parts chic and practical? Look no further than the Pine Cove offices to see Baggu Crossbody Bags everywhere! These versatile and high-quality bags are a favorite for good reason. They’re high-quality, functional, oh, and did we mention they come in 24 (let’s count ‘em!) different colors and patterns?
SPF Kids Hoodie
Keep your little adventurer cozy, protected, and ready for fun with the StayCool Pullover Hoodie! This sweat-wicking layer is a must-have for active kids, featuring UPF 50+ sun protection and a stretch fabric that bounces back no matter how much it’s loved.
Anson Belt
Give the gift of a custom fit with an Anson Belt! Choose from a variety of stylish straps and buckles to create a unique belt that doesn’t need holes, and the recipient can expand their collection of straps over time!
To Read & Write
Reverse Coloring Book
Because what’s seriously fun about coloring inside the lines anyway? This twist on the classic coloring book flips the script—each page is already splashed with vibrant colors, and it’s up to the artist to draw the lines! An awesome pastime for kids, adults, or anyone looking to flex their creativity.
“The Camper and the Counselor”
This book is a favorite throughout summer with our elementary campers at the Towers! Add it to your little one’s bookshelf to remind them of the fun of camp, or help them prepare for an exciting summer ahead!
“The Biggest Story Book Bible” The Bible’s BIG story comes alive for kids in The Biggest Storybook Bible! This intricately illustrated book takes the reader on a journey through the entire Bible in an easy-to-understand way, showing how every piece fits into God’s grand narrative. Read it at bedtime for parents and children alike to be encouraged by God’s word!
Book Binding Kit
This Book Binding Kit is a creative project to do that ends up being a personalized, hand-crafted journal to enjoy afterward! It offers high-quality materials and a step-by-step guide to help the creator you have in mind. The ideal setup for taking notes during Club Talk, quiet time, or for planning out the perfect skit!
“Hinds Feet On High Places”
A favorite book of many of our staffers just got even more beautiful! “Hinds Feet On High Places” is an allegory that walks through the ups and downs of a walk with Christ. Spoiler alert—His grace and faithfulness is in every step. This is the perfect addition to any bookshelf or coffee table!
“Bread of Life”
A beautiful mix of a baking book and devotional, “Bread of Life” walks you through how to make the best sourdough or naan, all while pointing you toward the true sustainer of life. This is a must-have for the baker in your life, and at a cost of just four dollars (you read that right!), it’s the optimal chance for anyone on your gift list to become a pro with flour!
To Play
Nee Doh Cube
You can’t walk two (let’s count ’em!) steps in Pine Cove’s headquarters without running into someone carrying around or playing with a Nee Doh Cube! These moldable, squeezable, and only slightly gelatinous cubes are a seriously fun way to keep your hands busy—and your mind stress-free. It’s the perfect stocking stuffer for anyone between the ages of three and 93!
Crochet For Kids Kit
If you have a budding crafter but are looking for a gift that’s less messy than one involving paint, glue, or beads, you’ve gotta check out the Woobles Beginners Crochet Kit! Each kit features a different animal, AND comes with everything needed to get started. Learning to knit adorable little foxes, dinosaurs, or narwals? We know they’ll be hooked!
Wandering Towers
If you know someone whose board game closet could use a new addition, we recommend gifting them Wandering Towers! This super creative strategy game is beautifully designed, pretty easy to learn, and will lead to a ton of fun COMP-ETITION, COMP-COMP-ETITION at their next game night!
Pine Cove Stocking Stuffers
Stuffing your kids’ stockings just got so much easier! We’ve put together a bundle of $60 worth of Pine Cove items that you can scoop up for just $35! Every camper will love getting this sweet pack of PC swag, including a stuffed animal, super fuzzy socks, neon pens, and more!
Window Bird Feeder
This clear bird feeder that sticks to windows and brings birds up close and personal is a clear winner when it comes to buying a gift for the animal lover in your life!
To Eat & Drink
Etsy Ceramic Mug
These handmade Ceramic Mugs add charm to any drinking experience! The best cupboard addition for a tea enthusiast, coffee lover, or someone who simply adores cute mugs.
Make Your Own Pasta Kit
Bring a taste of Italy to the kitchen with this Homemade Pasta Making Kit! This set has everything needed to craft pasta from scratch—ideal for date nights, family fun, or your giftee’s culinary adventure. What’s better than a hands-on gift that’s as fun to make as it is to eat? Bon appetit!
Handheld Milk Frother
Whether you’re shopping for a coffee connoisseur or someone who could add a little fanciness to their morning routine, this Handheld Milk Frother is the perfect grab! It doesn’t take up much counter space and is perfect for lattes or for mixing supplement powder into water (New Year’s resolutions are just around the corner!).
Brumate
We know, we know, another viral water bottle? Sometimes it’s hard to keep up with all the new ways to stay hydrated! But this Brumate water bottle is popular for good reason—insulated, leakproof, and fun colors? We’re in!
Tetris Waffles
Saturday morning breakfast is already seriously delicious, so why not make it seriously fun too? Keep little hands engaged with this Tetris Waffle maker that creates tetris shaped waffle sticks to build and play! In our opinion, playing with food is always allowed.
To Nest
Reading Valet Whether you’re shopping for a college-aged YA reader or a retirement-aged history aficionado, we know the reader in your life will love this wooden reading valet! With spots for a beverage, a pair of glasses, and even an overturned book, this gift is an absolute essential for any bibliophile.
Glow Dry Erase Board Writing reminders, messages, and calendars is SO much more fun when they’re written on a light-up acrylic dry erase board! Functionality meets a futuristic aesthetic in this cute little tabletop memo board—an eye-catching and uber unique gift!
Candle Warmer
We’re going to be so honest with you: we picked this item for the gift guide because it is SO gorgeous, and we may have actually added it to our personal Christmas “wish list” in real life! There’s just no better, safer—or more chic—way to warm up a favorite candle so its scent can be enjoyed all throughout a room.
Duck Lamp
The Pine Cove full-time staffers have gone duck lamp crazy, even going so far as to award them as door prizes at a recent all-staff meeting! There are a ton of different varieties to choose from, but whichever one you pick, you can rest easy knowing you’re really lighting up your gift givee’s life!
Chunky Knit Blanket You just can’t go wrong with a chunky knit blanket as a gift, and we are loving this sage chenille option! Cozying up on a couch under a warm, thick blanket on Christmas morning? Hey now—this is what dreams are made of!
Watering Can
Can you give a watering can as a Christmas gift? Of course you CAN! Coming in a variety of cheery colors and two different sizes, you’re sure to find the perfect option for the plant parent in your life.
