I Shop at Target for a Living, and These Are the 12 Holiday Gifts I’m Eyeing

While major sales have come and gone, there’s still time to grab a thoughtful gift that won’t hurt your wallet. ‘Tis the season for racking your brain to find the perfect present, and Target has plenty of popular suggestions to impress anyone on your list, whether they’re an acquaintance or your friend who needs a little me-time. 

I combed through each and every one of the retailer’s gift guides to determine the presents worth your money. For just $20, you can treat the spice-lover in your life to a set of flavorful sauces or grab a 500-piece puzzle destined to grace a table at least twice. Keep scrolling for more crowd-pleasing gifts I’m eyeing from Target starting at $3.

12 Gifts From Target

• Wondershop Snowflake Kitchen Towel, $3
• Dash Gingerbread Mini Waffle Maker, $10
• A New Day Lipstick Case Clip On, $10 
• Good Chemistry Refillable Glass Candle, $15 
• Fly by Jing Shorty Spice Three-Pack Sauce, $20 
• Professor Puzzle USA, Double-Sided Puzzle, $19
• Asmodee Monikers Board Game, $30
• Brightroom Bamboo Bath Caddy, $35  
• Fenty Snackz by Fenty Beauty Mini Lip Gloss Set, $36
• Lego Icons Flower Bouquet Set, $48 
• Stanley Two-Pack H2.0 Flowstate Quencher Tumblers, $50
• Amazon Kindle 6-Inch E-Reader, $100

Dash Gingerbread Mini Waffle Maker

Dash’s miniature waffle makers whip up fluffy waffles in minutes, and this one imprints a gingerbread man on each side, darling for a holiday brunch. All you have to do is plug it into an outlet, pour batter onto the 4-inch surface, and close the lid for the gadget to do its magic. Cleanup is also a cinch thanks to the dual nonstick surface. Hundreds of customers gifted the waffle maker to kids interested in cooking, seasoned chefs, and more. While you’re at it, consider pairing the waffle maker with a $3 matching tea towel for a thoughtful touch.

Good Chemistry Refillable Glass Candle 

Target may be known for its signature candles, but the big box store also sells candles from my favorite sustainable brand. Good Chemistry lives up to its name by formulating fresh aromas like this one with notes of grapefruit, pineapple, coconut, and apple. The candle is made with essential oils and free of harmful chemicals, plus it has a 40 hour burn time so you can enjoy the fragrance for weeks. Best of all, once it completely melts, you can put the glass container in the freezer to remove the leftover wax and pop in a replacement candle from the brand for just $10. Grab the gift that keeps on giving and helps save candle collectors some change.

Asmodee Monikers Board Game

Nothing brings friends or family together quite like a fun board game, especially this one from Asmodee. I played it all night with a group of friends, and we all agreed it was the most fun we had in ages. To start, players review a set of cards with names of famous and historical people, and during each round, one player tries to get their team to guess as many names as possible—without saying their name. It always guarantees plenty of laughs from my guests. Give someone the gift of making memories this holiday season for $30.

Fenty Snackz by Fenty Beauty Mini Lip Gloss Set

Anyone who knows me is well aware that I always have a Fenty Beauty lip gloss in my bag. The gloss glides on with a gorgeous sheen that doesn’t feel sticky, and it’s also hydrating thanks to ingredients like shea butter. Right now, you can surprise someone with a mini set of the brand’s most popular shades which complement a wide range of skin tones. Each tube fits in even the smallest of purses, but if your giftee tends to misplace their favorite gloss, give them this handy lipstick case that clips onto any bag. 

Ahead of the holidays, keep shopping even more gift ideas that I’m eyeing from Target.

A New Day Lipstick Case Clip On 

Professor Puzzle USA, Double-Sided Puzzle

Fly by Jing Shorty Spice Three-Pack Sauce 

Brightroom Bamboo Bath Caddy  

Stanley 2 Pack H2.0 Flowstate Quencher Tumblers