Holiday Gift Guide #3: For The Pop Culture Addict

This fun crossword puzzle book for long flights, $9.83.

Pop culture pencils, like these ones from Mean Girls, $8, because they can quote every single line from the movie.

A game that will definitively tests their smarts, like the Trivial Pursuit POP Culture edition, $19.

Star Wars toaster for, well, obvious reasons, $49.95.

The Best of the Colbert Report for their light-hearted take on politics — and because their favorite pundit is hanging up his hat soon, $12.

A mug of her favorite sassy character from Downton Abbey, $16.

Netflix subscription so they can catch up on Mad Men before the final season, starting at $7.99. Other great Mad Men gifts!

A poster of their favorite movie to hang in their bedroom, starting at $19.99.

SNL’s Stefon collectible doll ($23.96) and journal ($7.96) because he brings all the laughs.

Kitschy earrings in honor of their favorite YA novel, $5.20.

An old issue of Sassy, their favorite ’90s magazine (prices vary on eBay) for a little trip down memory lane.

…and a coloring book of their favorite ’90s boy bands, $10.68.

Holiday Gift Guide #2: For The Foodie

This handwoven picnic tote for those breezy summer afternoons, $50.

Lunch notes because you’re never too old to brighten someone’s day — or have someone brighten your day, $36 for a pack of 76.

A fun cheese print for the kitchen, $30.

An adorable gnome bottle opener to get the party started right, $38.

A jar of red rocker peppermint bark because, sadly, their peppermint addiction is getting fierce and intense, $25.

Scandinavian Cooking by Tina Nordström because they’ve always wanted to learn some recipes from their heritage, $22.04.

This tableware set, complete with mitten salt and pepper shakers, $36.

A year’s subscription to a Cookie of the Month Club because, really, that’s the gift that keeps on giving, and they’ll think of you every month when the goodies arrive, $12.99, not including shipping.

An olive server in honor of their other intense addiction, $45.

And of course, a cheeky apron because to you, they’ll always be the master of the kitchen, $29.

P.S. More food fun! :)

Holiday Gift Guide #1: For The Wanderluster

City coasters to remember their favorite places, $16.

“The world is yours” print to hang above their desk, $29.99.

A set of camping temporary tattoos to remind them of that one crazy summer, $15.

A subscription to National Geographic Traveler, so they can take “trips” whenever they feel like it, $10. More great magazines here!

Crumpled city maps because vacations should be a stress-free time, and we all know how frustrating folding a map can be, $18.

A polka dot passport cover because, well, it’s POLKA DOTS, $24.50.

The Ultimate Vacation Collection, featuring everyone’s favorite traveling family (who doesn’t love the Griswolds?), because it was their favorite movie growing up, $23.67 (includes all four movies).

This tote to make airport check-in a breeze, $25.

A map tote of their favorite city to show off when they’re out and about (Chicago FTW!), $45.

These funny luggage tags to keep travel thieves away, $6 each.

This travel stub diary to record all those globetrotting adventures, $12.

…and a scratch travel journal for those map lovers, $25.95.

P.S. More gifts for guys and gifts for women. And, previous Holiday Gift Guides! :)

So About What I Said’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide is here!

Welcome to So About What I Said’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide, friends! For the fourth year in a row, I’m so excited to share some of my absolute favorite holiday gift finds. This year, though, I thought it would be fun to shake things up a bit. So! Instead of dividing each gift guide by person (mom, dad, kids, etc.), I’ve planned each one by category — think gifts for the pop culture addict, the foodie, the fashionista, etc. I’m hoping this will be a fun twist, but rest assured, I’ve made sure to find lots of goodies for everyone on your list. And one thing remains the same: All gifts are under $50. Exciting and economical. What’s better than that? The first guide is coming your way tomorrow, and as usual, be sure to follow me on Pinterest for more holiday ideas and fun!

Your turn, friends: What other categories would you like to see this year? Feel free to let me know in the comments! And, what’s your favorite holiday-shopping strategy? Do share! xoxo

P.S. Check out past Gift Guides for more awesome ideas: 2011, 2012 and 2013.

[Photos via Pinterest]