Holiday bells will soon be jingling and cash registers ka-chinging. At Deseret News, we want to help you find the perfect gift for the people you love. That means a little bit of self-care, a lot of play time and some gifts that require some hands-on help because nothing feels better than building. We’ve got ideas, from the beautiful to the boisterous, so look around. Prices were good at the time we gathered them. Hope you can beat them. And Merry Christmas!
Gifts that grab you
Iron Mountain Studios metal art: Mt. Timpanogos, $225 (Deseret25 for discount). Decorate your space with large, eye-catching metal art. So many different designs, from nature to the Tree of Life or sports themes.
Seiko Melodies in Motion clock, Sam’s Club exclusive, $106.96. With music playing in the background at the hour, the numbers dance then settle down.
Vivid-Pix Caregiver Memory Station, $849. Caregiver Holiday Pack for dementia with code Holiday2025 includes scanner, software and image stabilizer. Software if purchased separately is $199 with the same code. A gift to spark and maintain memories, share stories, guide conversation for those with and without dementia. Software scans, restores, archives and creates audio/video stories. Works with most scanners.
“Expressions of Jesus,” $59, Deseret Book, cultural representations of the Savior from around the world.
Saranoni.com, $189, extra-large, double ruched fake fur throw that’s super cozy.
Keyport Pivot 2.0 Essential Plus Kit, $59, holds multiple keys or tools securely while keeping them handy.
Deseret News framed photography, from $75. Striking images by Deseret News photographers to make your rooms more beautiful.
Avalon Rose natural diffuser, $15, Hanging natural air fresheners that are pretty and smell great. No synthetic chemicals.
University of Utah mascot Swoop, $49.99. What U. of U. fan doesn’t need an inflatable Swoop for the yard or porch on game day?
BYU Minky Couture blanket, $199.99. Other sizes, other prices. So soft and Cougar proud.
This is Not a Coffee Table Book photo album, $100. Customizable photo album that holds hundreds of photos, documents and memories.
Dungeons & Dragons Orb of Possibility Dice Roller, $29.99. Battery-operated dice spinner works with the press of a button.
Handblown, unique votive candles, starting at $60. No two alike, these gorgeous votives are crafted individually by artists, with part of the proceeds benefitting nonprofits.
The personal touch
Daily Grind Planner, starting at $38. Pick your cover, add your inserts and make it meet your needs.
Weighted Turbobo anxiety tool, starting at $85. Weighted stuffed animal has therapeutic features and he’s cuddly, too.
Cahve’s Heirloom Impression Kit, $119 to $139. Precious impressions. You make the mold and they’ll turn it into something loved forever as beautiful jewelry.
Delicate Arch sweatshirt, $65. Apparel that celebrates Utah, from T-shirts to hoodies.
Colop Blissful Prints Christmas stamp set, $49.99. This set, in a wood box, lets you make your own gift tags, cards, festive place cards with this nine-piece stamp set. They’re bigger than they look and oh so cheery.
Formulary 55 Nourish Body Oils, $30 each. A blend of nourishment and fragrance. Choose from different scent combinations like jasmine and marigold or sea salt and sage.
Bomme Revitalizing Scalp Toner, $39. A lightweight, antioxidant scalp toner for healthy head and hair. Smells good, feels great.
Prank-O gift boxes, $9.99. Sometimes, the packaging is better than the gift. Take your pick from a selection of very funny boxes. Skip the wrapping paper.
CoolCura ice therapy deluxe travel kit, $84.95. Soothing, cool therapy that you can take with you wherever you go in this handy travel kit.
Out and about
CrapKeeper, $39.99. Take it to the beach or strap it to a chair. It’s like having a mobile side table or a spacious purse.
Thechairblanket.com, $49.99. Waterproof, cozy and warm, plus it fits most chairs for outdoor comfort. Try it by the fire pit.
40 oz. Traveler Hydrojug, $44.99. Customizable top. So many sizes, colors. Prices vary.
DNA Vibe Jazz Band Live, $279. Wearable light therapy for muscle recovery and more.
Puffy Kachula Hooded Blanket, $119. Hooded blanket for warmth during outdoor adventures.
Form Insoles, $29.95-$44.99. Comfortable, shock-absorbing and lightweight. Different styles for happy feet.
Red Sprite Messy Bun hats, various prices. Hats that change to fit your hair style, even messy buns and ponytails.
Cornnext.com, $8.99. Flavored straws made from corn. Less plastic in the landfill and fun for sippers.
For the doers
Art-Chitect Landscape Designer, $49.95. Design your own beautiful outdoor space. Dream it and then build it.
StarFlux balsa wood plane, $79.99, PowerUp Toys plane you can build, then control with a smartphone. Good for adult kids, too.
Make Music Count, various starting at $99. Uses the language of math and music to teach children how to play the keyboard.
Pixicade, $19.97. Turn your drawings into playable video games in minutes with the new Pixicade — no coding skill needed!
Pupwell Iconic Nail Duo (trimmer and grinder), $60. It’s great for an at-home pet-icure.
My Robotic Pet: Coding Chameleon, $54.95. Build this robotic reptile buddy that responds to gestures, changes colors and automatically fires and retracts its tongue!
Super Wings - World Aircraft Robot 3-in-1 Transforming Figure, $32.99. Transforms into space port mode, space robot mode and space craft mode.
Little guys
Schylling S’Noodles, $9.99 and up. Simply dampen, dab and stick the brightly colored parts together for an easy, mess-free building and crafting activity.
TickTalk 5 internet-free smartwatch, $159.99. GPS Smartwatch has voice and FaceTalk calling, along with SOS capability, other features.
Clixo Dino Adventure pack, $49.99. Kids of all ages can build their favorite dinosaurs or create one that the paleontologists haven’t met yet.
Smart Steps Gadget Gears Counting Toy, $14.88. STEM-based learning as gears go round and round. Bright and engaging for those 9 months and older.
Madame Alexander Poshy baby doll, starting at $46.65. Poshy has friends, too, who are as stylish and fun as she is.
Smartivity Mechanical Hand, $37.99. This STEM toy for kids ages 8-14 won a parents choice award for creativity and engagement.
Friendly Fox microwaveable pal, $21.56, Heatable, coolable lavender-scented plushie is a nighttime buddy and soother.
Match ‘N Sniff game, $16.99. Game mixes sweet scents, stinky surprises and quick-thinking challenges. Players scratch tokens, match ingredients, and race to complete wacky “recipes.”
Copper Pearl swaddling blanket, $22.40 and up. Plenty of colors to choose from.
3D Tunnel Book, $39.97 for deluxe. Pop-out pieces, 16-paint set so each book is unique to its owner/designer.
GoldBug Glow baby mirror, $29.92. Keep your baby in sight in the car with wide-angle, adjustable rear-facing car seat mirror featuring soft, dimmable lighting for undisturbed sleep during nighttime drives.
Coco Smile Robot Thermos Cup, $29.99. Playful design for a serious tool that keeps hot liquids hot for 12 hours, cold ones cold for 24 hours. Stainless steel, BPA-free.
Glo Pals light up book, $21.99. Add a pair of batteries to the Magic Magnifier and wave it over the pages to see the story come to life.
Play with pals
Skee-Ball Premium+, $5,999. For the person who’s serious about home arcades and has some money to spare, this high-end arcade game has maple laminate, arcade sounds, color-changing lights and allows up to six players.
Q-Less Game, $14.95. Use all 12 letters in a connecting game that’s both challenging and satisfying. We play it at the office.
Paddlesmash, $199.99. Outdoor game takes best elements of Pickleball and Roundnet for an easy-to-learn game. Perfect for backyard or beach fun with competitive family members and friends.
SpyraGravity Water Blaster, $87.20. Take your backyard water fight to a whole new level.
Virtual Reality ESPN, $59.99. Learn sports inside-out with 128-page DK book, 20+ VR experiences, and a set of championship medals.
Smart Harry Potter GoChess Wizard Board Lite, $349. Just like Harry played, with real-time light coaching, three modes, adjustable difficulty and connectivity, too. This set is also very striking. It’s beautiful.
Laugh with Life Joke puzzle, $29.99. Tell jokes while you work the puzzle, a laugh on each of the 72 pieces. Find the illustration that goes with each one when the puzzle’s completed. Various themes.
Cross Spin, $24.99. A party game for puzzle lovers, age 8 and up. Miniature crossword puzzles with an actual twist. Ten different puzzles, four categories and a promise it won’t ever repeat.
Doteki Multi-player Battle Pack — Organika & Spiritek, $29.99. Gather your friends, choose a character and defend or deflect. This is an expandable game, so you can add more equipment and players.
Talking Hearts, $21.99. Couples can kick-start chatter with these 200 conversation ideas.