The Best Gifts for Grown-Ups—AND YOU COULD WIN!

One of my favourite holiday songs — “My Grown-Up Christmas List” — turns 36 this year. I was a kid when it first hit the airwaves in 1989, back when my tastes leaned more toward New Kids on the Block than quiet reflection. It wasn’t until later that the song really clicked, when I realized how well it captures how our wish lists evolve as we do.

These days, gift giving feels less about quantity and more about intention. It’s about the pleasure of choosing something with care, the fun of imagining someone’s reaction and the delight of treating yourself once in a while, too.

That’s why we had such a good time putting together this grown-up Christmas list — to offer a little inspiration, whether you’re shopping for others or dropping a hint for yourself. We hope you get everything you want both under the tree and for the year ahead.

Happy holidays from all of us at ParentsCanada. Here’s to wrapping up the year on a bright, joyful note.

Katie
Editor, ParentsCanada

Aline Nasseh Hand-Painted Bonbons

WHY WE LOVE IT

Unwrapping this box feels like opening a miniature art gallery. Each bonbon is hand-painted and beautifully unique, making the entire experience feel luxurious and personal. Crafted in Toronto using sustainably sourced chocolate, it’s an indulgent gift for anyone who adores flavour and beauty in equal measure.

Price: $85

Bathorium little charlie™ My First Bath Ritual Box Set

WHY WE LOVE IT

This set—one of Oprah’s Favourite Things this year—makes for a worry-free bath time routine. Formulated for sensitive and eczema-prone skin, every product in this line is soothing and safe for little ones. The adorable packaging also makes it an easy, thoughtful gift new parents will love (and actually use!).

Price: $60

Market Candle Company Holiday Collection Candles and Home Fragrance

WHY WE LOVE IT

The scents in this seasonal bundle are exactly what you want heading into the holiday season—Sugared Spruce, Chalet, Birch & Berry…need we say more? Hand-poured in Newmarket using soy wax and premium fragrance oils, these small-batch candles burn clean and long, making your home feel merry and bright.

Price: $100

The Mernini Raincoat (and The Mini!)

WHY WE LOVE IT

Whether you live on a rainy coast or find yourself up against seasonal downpours at least two seasons of the year, these raincoats are next level. They come in different lengths and signature colours, and you can even buy cozy liners to bulk up the warmth. And you know what’s even better? They make a kids’ version too (The Mini!), and it’s both unbelievably adorable and incredibly practical.

Price: $199

Mildred’s Pancake Essentials Kit

WHY WE LOVE IT

If Christmas morning breakfast or brunch is a thing in your house, this kit is the perfect gift for the chef. It includes Mildred’s famous buttermilk pancake mix, organic maple syrup and wild blueberry compote. Beautifully packaged, it also makes an unexpected and delightful hostess gift, plus it ships Canada-wide if you want to send it to friends further afield.

Price: $42.50

PAUME New Parent Bundle

WHY WE LOVE IT

New parents wash their hands approximately one million times a day, so this nourishing, plant-based hand-care bundle is both practical and indulgent. It also ticks all the boxes with what it includes: a refillable pump with refill pouch for home use, as well as a travel bottle with a handy case, probiotic hand balm and hand and body wipes for on-the-go care.

Price: $161

The Happy Box Home for the Holidays Gift Box

WHY WE LOVE IT

This box is basically a cozy night in, delivered right to your door. With a puzzle, coffee, cookie mix and other Canadian-made treats, it encourages families to slow down, snack, play and spend time together. Beautifully packaged and ready to gift, it’s a smart, thoughtful for parents, friends or coworkers who love (or need!) a festive moment with the ones they love most.

Price: $99

The Peace Labs Peace Balm Trio Kit

WHY WE LOVE IT

If you are someone who ends the day feeling like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders, this one’s for you. This trio of plant-powered, natural balms from Peace Labs in Calgary offers soothing relief without medicinal fragrances or harsh additives. Wellness lovers and fitness fans will appreciate how easy they are to tuck into a bag, glove compartment or desk drawer for a moment of self-care.

Price: $135

Revlon Hair Tools Limited-Edition 10th Anniversary One-Step™ Volumizer

WHY WE LOVE IT

This limited-edition volumizer from legacy brand Revlon delivers fast, shiny, healthy-looking results with ease. The pink pearlescent finish feels luxe and fun, and the styling power offers salon-quality blowouts at home. It’s affordable, efficient and confidence boosting—everything you want in a hair tool.

Price: $60