Host/Teacher/Neighbor/Friend Gift Guide

Holiday Nonstick Pancake Pan & Kerbey Lane Pancake Mix

Pancake mornings are special mornings in our house and we always seem to make them more often around the holidays. I love a good slow mornings in my PJs making pancakes. This adorable holiday mini pancake pan was given to us by friends last Christmas and we love it. It makes perfect little pancakes.It’s no surprise that this mix created by an Austin breakfast institution makes the fluffiest pancakes!

Beauty Counter Body Butter Trio

This limited edition holiday set is great as one gift, or break them up and give to three friends. The body butter is a whipped texture made with a blend of shea butter and sunflower oil, helping to keep that winter skin nourished. **Disclaimer: I’m a Beauty Counter consultant who makes a commission on sales through my unique link.

DGZ Chocolates Toffarazzi

THE BEST TOFFEE EVER. I’m seriously obsessed with this stuff and stock up each year to hand out as host gifts (and keep in my fridge for myself). The Houston-made toffee is coated with milk chocolate and crushed almonds.

May Designs Mini Notebook

These notebooks are designed by an Austin mom and come in many different patterns. They’re made with soft canvas covers and can be personalized with a name or logo.

Elizabeth Volk Twinkle Twinkle Earrings

Metallic paper and rhinestones make up these chic statement earrings that are perfect for the holidays. They come in silver, gold and green and I can promise they’ll get many compliments. Give them to a friend and go ahead and get a pair for yourself while you’re at it.

Packed Party Snow Globe Sipper

Need a white elephant gift (that everyone will actually want) or a gift for the friend who’s a little extra? Shake up the globe and let it snow while you’re sipping away.

Barbecue Wife Texas Smoked Honey Margarita Mix

This is our go-to margarita mix that we always have on hand. The mix is a blend of real lime juice, filtered water and smoked Texas honey and is made in small batches in Austin.

Alphabet Cheese Board

For the person who loves to entertain, or simply put together a small cheese board, this makes a great gift with a little personalized touch. Fair trade and sustainably sourced.

Funny Tea Towels

Apple and Oak in Nashville has a great variety of gifts, and I especially love their cute and witty tea towels.

Kelly Wynne Pouch

I’ve included the KW clear bags on my Holiday Gift Guide For the Ladies and just as every woman needs a clear bag, a pouch for any unmentionables, is necessary as well. This little pouch will jazz up your clear bag while keeping things concealed. Use code LAURENP15 for a discount!

Southern Pom Earrings

These handmade pom earrings are simple, but oh so cute! They’re designed and made by a mom from Texas and add a little flair to any outfit.

Homesick Candle

Give the gift of home with these soy candles each with a signature scent created for specific cities and states. There’s also nostalgic blends like “Grandma’s Kitchen” and “First Kiss.”

inLieu

Give a donation instead of a material item. The inLieu app allows users to make donations in lieu of purchasing material gift items. Donating is fast and easy.

Lauren Petrowski