Grossy Gift Guides 2026
One of the best and most surprising parts of my day is getting asked for links to all the things I share on my social media! It’s always so amazing to me how much interest there is in not only my own belongings, but in the belongings of everyone else in my life as well…especially Gus, Gus’ mom Cath, my mom Jackie, neighbors and more!
I decided that the people I love so much would be my muses for my gift guides again this year! From kitchen must-haves, puzzles for cozy nights at home, soft sweaters for chilly nights, and upgrades for your skincare routine - I truly hope you find something to give a special someone (including yourself) in your life this holiday season!
XOXO, Your Favorite Gay Santa, Grossy
KitchenAid Cordless Hand Mixer - KitchenAid cordless small appliances have long been my besties in the kitchen, especially over the holiday season. This cordless hand mixer has changed the game. No need to worry about cord length getting in the way of your kitchen creations and the removable, rechargeable battery delivers 60 mins of continuous run time!
Le Creuset Magnetic Trivet - This magical magnetic trivet features a magnet that instantly attaches to the bottom of metal cookware for easy serving from directly from your oven to your table. It makes such a great “wow” gift - at an even better price point - for the kitchen queens in your life!
Smiley Salad Serving Set - You know the Smiley Spoon is a staple in my kitchen! This year for April Fools, I posted a frowny spatula, but my besties at Little King combined the smiley and the frowny into one complete serving set. Get the whole gang and cook with one big happy (and sad!) family, depending on your mood!
Let's Party: Recipes and Menus for Celebrating Every Day - Even the most seasoned hostess will find my latest cookbook, which is all about entertaining, useful. It’s filled with tips and tricks for gathering people together around a delicious, thoughtful and executable menu, of which there are 16 in this book!
All-Clad D3 12-Inch Fry Pan - The Only Pan You Need. It sears, sautés, steams, and simmers with ease. I had the opportunity to visit the All-Clad factory this year and it made me love their pans even more than I already do. The care that goes into each pan is so fascinating! An All-Clad pan truly is the gift that keeps on giving.
Great Jones Mixing Bowls - The Grossy Girls absolutely freak every time I share these mixing bowls! They’re a great nod to the mixing bowls from your grandparent’s kitchen, with a modern twist. The quality is unmatched, and the look… well, they’re the cutest!
Lazy Jamie Ladies Who Lunch Serving Set - This serving set is a stunning addition to any table. It’s chic, unique, and adds a pop of whimsy to your dinner party or holiday table setting. The back of the fork can be engraved to order and it arrives pre-wrapped in a beautiful gift box. Lazy Jamie for the wrapping win! Use code GROSSY15 for 15% OFF your order!
Malin + Goetz Dark Rum Candle - This is my go-to bedside candle. Gus and I always have a candle burning before bed and this spicy scent always ups the vibes. Use code GROSSY15 for 15% OFF your order! Looking for something a little more earthy? We always have a couple Flamingo Estate Heirloom Tomato candles stocked for when we’re missing our garden-grown tomatoes, and we’re currently loving the Sappho Fig for when our holiday house guests arrive. It smells like fresh figs warmed by the sun - dreamy!
Aura Frame - This digital picture frame is a great gift for your favorite moms out there! Especially ones that live far away and miss you sooooo much. (We miss you too, Cath!). Preload photos, videos, and a message in advance for a thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gift. Every Aura frame arrives in gift-ready packaging and you can update photos whenever, from wherever you are on right from your phone. It’s truly the gift that keeps on giving.
Alex Mill Cashmere Polo - Unbeknownst to her, Cath is the style icon of GrossyWorld. Anytime she wears this chic cashmere polo I get roughly 2,837 DMs. Gift it to the girlie who loves the softer things in life! For a more casual look, she’s also a big fan of this rugby polo!
Rothy's Apres Clog - The moms in my life LOVE Rothy’s. These Apres clogs will keep our clog-loving queen’s toesies nice and cozy this winter. Grab a pair and rock with your favorite wool socks for peak warmth!
Silk Road Teas Black Tea Gift Set - Cath and Ned (Gus’ dad) own and operate Silk Road Teas. While all of their varieties are delicious, this gift box contains the finest black tea varieties China offers!
Gap Factory Wide Leg Jeans "Cath Jeans" - These jeans have been iconically renamed “The Cath Jeans” in our family - and in GrossyWorld! Flattering, functional, everyday jeans that flatter everybody! If you are more of a barrel girlie, she lives in these cords, too!
Ruggable x Dan Pelosi From My Head To-Ma-Toes Doormat - Cath and Ned's house is one of the cutest places on the planet. I’m honored to have this tomato-tastic doormat grace their door. It brings a little personality to any entryway. If you have tomato girls in your life, this is the gift! Check out my Pomodoro Rug and doormat, too! Use code GROSSY10 for 10% OFF your order.
Garden Variety Cookbook - Cath and Ned are vegetarian and I’m always looking for great cookbooks to get them AND to cook from when they come to visit! Garden Variety is really that girl! Timothy Pakron’s recipes have me SO excited to eat from my garden next year. If you’re looking for other vegetarian cookbooks, A Tuscan Table is another great option!
Material MK Free Board - I can’t say enough good things about Material cutting boards, and I know you all love them, too! I use them constantly and I’ve converted Cath. This one is completely plastic-free. You love to see it! Use code GROSSYMATERIAL for 20% OFF your order!
The Ultimate Holiday Cookie Puzzle - We converted the centerfold of Let’s Party into a super sweet puzzle. And the best part?! The recipe for each of the cookies featured on the puzzle is included in the box! If you’re shopping for a cookie monster, give this! The more puzzles the better? Add my Big Italian Sandwich Puzzle to the puzzle night mix, too!
Pizzelle Maker - A pizzelle is a traditional Italian waffle cookie that is delicate, crisp, and stamped with an intricate, snowflake-like design. They’re usually flavored with anise, lemon, or vanilla. Gift this with your favorite recipe, or use this to make pizzelle to share with friends, neighbors, or coworkers this holiday season! Plus, pizzelle make the best ice cream sandwich cookies all summer long!
Fuzzy Animal Print Cardigan - Bimpy absolutely LOVED a cardigan and was never spotted without one. Because of him, they are now a major part of my wardrobe. I get a million compliments every time I wear this one, and I know Bimpy would have loved how cozy (and loud) it is!
Ruggable x Dan Pelosi Benvenutti Doormat - Benvenutti means “welcome” in Italian. This doormat is a great gift for new homeowners, the people person, or the Nonna or Nonno in your life who is happiest with a full house - and full belly! Use code GROSSY10 for 10% OFF your order.
Le Creuset Dutch Oven - Everyone needs a dutch oven, and Le Creuset has completely set the standard. You all know I have a colorful collection, but it would make a beautiful gift for someone who loves a soup, stew, roast, or big batch of *insert their favorite PASTA recipe here*! May it last them 100 years.
Donation to SAGE - SAGE is near and dear to my heart. Since 1978, SAGE has led the way in advocating for policies, services, and resources that empower LGBTQ+ Elders to live openly and authentically. Making a donation in the name of your favorite elder family member is a great way to spread the wealth this holiday season.
Pie Server - Bimpy famously loved Chocolate Cream Pie. In fact, we never had a family gathering without a freshly made one for him. For the sweet tooth-having sweeties in your life, a beautiful pie server makes a wonderful, functional gift they can use year round.
Fishwife Ultimate Tinned Fish Gift Pack - Nobody is doing tinned fish quite like Fishwife. And this is the crown jewel of Fishwife gifts. Ten of their tins packed into one glorious box, including Little Sardines, a limited drop that is exclusive to their holiday sets! Gift it all to one lucky duck, or spread the wealth and use the tins as stocking stuffers!
Bombas Slippers - Gus has never met a slipper he doesn’t like. (Especially since I decided *not* to heat the tile floor in our kitchen!) My forever-chilly Cali boy loves foot coverings of all shapes and sizes. He’s loving these Bombas, but may I also recommend these furry Uggs and colorful terry slippers from Dusen Dusen.
J.Crew Rollneck Sweater - I was lucky enough to work with J.Crew this year and it only reinvigorated my love for the brand. Gus looks SO handsome in this rollneck sweater, and I know your man will, too. Pair with a pair of your favorite jeans and a classic pair of loafers? Goodbye!
Canopy Portable Humidifier - Gus is always sure to take good (read: the best) care of his skin and that starts with hydration, baby! He carries this portable humidifier with him everywhere (no exaggeration, everywhere: check his suitcase). If you want one that stays put, we have the Bedside Humidifier in our room and it’s a game changer during those cold, dry months Upstate!
Dieux Skin Hydration Set - Speaking of hydration, Dieux Skin has Gus and my skin looking glowy, dewy (dieux-y?!), and glossy in the best way. Don’t dry out this winter. This is the greatest gift to you or a loved one’s skin you can give!!!
Kindle Kit - Gus is an avid reader. While he appreciates a good book that he can hold in his hand, he’s been loving his Kindle and how portable it is. You may have heard, he had a busy year touring his standup set, and his Kindle made it easy to have his books with him everywhere! A bookworm’s delight! Pair with a local library card and they will have books to read all year long!
Moleskin Classic Notebook - Gus can always be found with a notebook - for jotting down notes, bits, ideas, jokes, all the things. Moleskins are wellmade, the perfect size for throwing in a bag or purse, and easy to pull out the moment an idea comes to mind!
What to Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking: Make it Fast Cookbook - This should be news to no one, but Gus is a HUGE Caroline Chambers fan. Whenever he cooks, he usually finds an excuse to cook from her first cookbook, What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking. “Make it fast” was music to his Caro-loving ears! Gift it to a busy mom, your favorite home cook, or anyone who is always look for recipe #inspo online or offline!
Brodo Broth Set - These Brodo broth packets entered our lives in 2026 and we couldn’t be happier about it. I spent my early 30s living around the corner from the original Brodo location in NYC and it was life changing. These days (my early? mid? 40s), I cook with it (hello pastina! hello gravy!), Gus sips it while writing, and we live in brothy bliss together! Use code GROSSY20 for 20% OFF your order.
Portable Fire Pit - Like I said, Gus prefers to be warm… always! We put a stone patio into our yard this year and this portable fire pit is the perfect addition to chilly evening hangs. Pair with a big blanket and your favorite chili recipe, this would make a great gift for the great outdoors lover on your list!
Gap Factory Pajama Set - My mom is the clean queen but also the comfort queen! She LIVES in these Gap Factory PJs! You can get the top and bottoms in a variety of colors and patterns. Mix, match, lounge, repeat!
Rothy's Mary Janes - Rothy’s has really upped their game this year. These Mary Janes are versatile, fun, and they’d be SO cute worn with frilly socks in the colder months!
Crossbody Phone Strap - My mother is a woman on the move! These crossybody phone straps are a lifesaver so she never loses her phone while she’s cooking/cleaning/or just zip, zap, zopping around like the true energizer bunny she is. It comes in lots of different colors to match any occasion or outfit!
YETI Cooler Bag - My mom NEVER (ever) shows up without snacks! Therefore, she is never without her Yeti cooler packed to the absolute BRIM headed to the next destination. When we talk about iconic, this is what we mean.
Dyson Cordless Vacuum - For gals like me and my mom, few things bring more joy than a reliable vacuum. It doesn’t get better than the Dyson.
Bar Keeper's Friend Gift Set - May I introduce you to my close personal (Bar Keeper’s) friend. This stuff is simply the best. Clean your pots, your sink, your bathtub! Use it on stainless steel, aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, you name it! It removes rust stains, hard water deposits, soap scum, grease, tarnish, and mineral buildup. What can’t she do?!
Dan Pelosi x Crow Canyon Multi-Purpose Bowl Set - Another bucket list item checked off the list in 2026 was my collab collection with Crow Canyon! I’m a huge enamelware girlie, as is my mom! These bowls are great used as mixing bowls, serving bowls, or storage containers for leftovers and beyond. My mom even uses them for her various cleaning and soaking potions. They’re easy to nest and store, too! Use code DAN10 for 10% OFF your order.
Aerie Sweatshirt - You’ll usually find my mom sporting this Gap Factory sweatsuit, but there’s always more room in her heart for another cozy coverup! This Aerie Sweatshirt is great for the girls on the go who always are a little cold, or need to snuggle up whenever the wind takes them!
Grossy Confetti Check Rug - This rug is one of our best sellers in the Dan Pelosi x Ruggable collection that launched this year! It adds a little whimsy and a whole lot of color to a play room, nursery, or classroom! It also comes in a beautiful blue colorway for a more muted look! Use code GROSSY10 for 10% OFF your order.
Baby Gap Fair Isle Sweater - Baby Grossys must be dressed from head to toe in cute bear sweaters this holiday season. I *do* in fact make the rules! Here’s another cute option from Carter’s if you’ve got a teeny weeny baby Grossy on your hands!
Canopy Baby Bath Filter - This easy-to-install filter (made with BPA-free silicone) reduces chlorine and irritants for gentler baths. It doubles as a spout cover and temperature indicator, bringing extra protection and peace of mind to every bath for your little one!
Hatch Baby - The Hatch Baby looks cute in any nursery and makes it easy to manage soothing lights and sleep sounds via an app! Its wide variety of sounds and lights are praised for helping babies settle into a routine.
Play Vegetables - Plant seeds for farmers market trips and backyard veggie gardens with these adorable play veggies!
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs - Speaks for itself. One of the most appropriate books for the baby Grossy in your life. Cheers to the next gen of meatballs-making-meatballs!
Project Paulie Kids Beanie - The iconic Project Paulie tomato beanie, for kids! To learn more about Project Paulie’s mission, click here. They are doing AMAZING work in the Boston area, and beyond!
