Does holiday gift giving stress you out? Does trying to be that fabulous gay uncle and pick the best gift for your nephews, nieces, cousins, siblings and parents may make you want to spike that peppermint flavored nog a bit more?
Turn to your Dear Guncles for gift ideas. They’re like Santa’s Gay Helpers! They make it easy for you to find that perfect item with their Fab Holiday Gift Guide broken down by age range (We’ll save the naughty gift list for another time!).
Toddlers (0-3)
Mr. Food Face Plate ($12)
https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/mr-food-face-plate
Encourage eating veggies by dressing up your plate with the requisite beard.
Step Two Easel for Two ($55)
https://www.step2.com/p/easel-for-two/
It can hold magnets and craft paper too. Perfect for the budding Frida or Picasso!
Preschool (3-5)
Pinkfong Baby Shark Sound Book ($90)
https://www.amazon.com/Pinkfong-Baby-Shark-Sound-Book/dp/B06XWV
The Baby Shark video and song is addicting with over 1 Billion worldwide views. Encourage that next Celine or Elton with this interactive book.
We Don’t Eat Our Classmates book ($14)
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36341954-we-don-t-eat-our-classmates
From award-winning author-illustrator Ryan T. Higgins, it follows Penelope Rex on her first day of school with delicious humans. Like a ‘Cheese Curd Bacon Burger’, there are certain calorie bombs you shouldn’t eat.
Gradeschool (5-12)
Super Wubble Ball ($19.99)
https://wubbleball.com/
Hot toy of the season. Gets more snaps than a RuPaul Drag Race winner.
Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Guide to Hogwarts ($75)
https://www.simonandschuster.com/search/books/_/N-/Ntt-Harry+Potter%3A+A+Pop-Up+Guide+to+Hogwarts+
Muggles unite! For those budding architects or interior designers, relive the places Harry and friends lived.
Teen (12-18)
Footy ($16) – http://www.foooty.com/
For those who like to play ball on the go – whether it be football, ruby or soccer, Footy has the portable options that fit in your pocket. No more distracting bulges.
Bop It! Game by Hasbro ($20)
https://hasbrogaming.hasbro.com/en-us/product/bop-it-game:BAF3E554-5056-9047-F59 4-13DBF24F605E
This now ‘classic’ game has signature moves like selfie it and hammer it. Also check out the Beat Box social play option!
Young Adult (19-21)
Magic Mat by Manscaped ($3.99)
https://www.manscaped.com/products/the-daily-news-manscaping
For the not-so-subtle gift. If your roommate negligently leaves a mess sculpting his hirsute madness, check out this hysterical magic mat to help with his nether regions. It’s kinda self explanatory.
If you want more grooming products by Manscaped, check these out: https://www.manscaped.com/collections/collection-all
KitchenAid Electric Kettle ($60)
https://www.kitchenaid.com/countertop-appliances/kettles/electric-kettles/p.1.25-l-electric-kettle.kek1222ob.html
This is for your nephews and nieces at college who would probably starve if they couldn’t boil water to make coffee, tea, ramen, or mac and cheese. This kettle comes in a variety colors including Hot Sauce Red.
Adult (22+)
Emoji Party Family Card Game ($25)
https://playerten.com/products/emoji-party
For those who like the irreverence of Cards Against Humanity, this party game takes it to a physical level. Grab that eggplant. You know you want to!
The School of Life – No One Is Normal Self Knowledge Gift Set ($60+) https://www.theschooloflife.com/shop/how-to-develop-self-knowledge-gift-set/
Being an adult isn’t easy and we have many friends who need all the help they can get to break out of adolescence. Turn that Peter Pan into a Grizzly Bear.
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The Mr. Food Face Plate is
The Mr. Food Face Plate is awesome.