🎁 Founders Favorites - Gift Guide ✨
If you’ve ever been to one of those Favorite Things parties where everyone brings the little items they’re obsessed with… this is basically the gift-guide version of that. A little random, a lot personal, and packed with things we genuinely love. It's an eclectic mix of small-business gems, tried-and-true Amazon finds, and those go-to gifts we’ve bought again (and again) for people we adore. Consider this our curated list of “you HAVE to try this” favorites - perfect for treating your people or, honestly, yourself. 🎁✨
1. Cozy Home, Comfort & Everyday Joy
(warm, cozy, comforting, easy-to-love gifts)
- Hand-poured and beautifully clean-burning, these clean ingredient candles you can buy online or local in Franklin,TN at the farmers market!
Hanna Jams Organic cotton family Christmas pajamas
- Made from buttery-soft organic cotton, these matching PJs make Christmas morning photos (and memories) extra sweet.
Comfort Toes Bedding System Set
- Handmade custom bedding, designed specifically to alleviate foot pain at night from the pressure and weight of traditional sheets and blankets!
- Shop with our exclusive discount code: FCT25 for 25% off your first purchase, valid through 12/31/25
Coop Sleep Goods Adjustable Pillows
- Finally, the perfect pillow! You can adjust them to your comfort. Our family has a range of the toddler pillows, body pillows, moon shape and more!
- Quite literally the definition of cozy and comfort! So grateful for this little luxury during the chilly winter months! It can fit a few towels or even warm your robe
Woodhouse Chocolate (truffle assortments)
- I feel like this needs no explanation but the truffle assortments are the best and we've been ordering these chocolates for over a decade!
- Gourmet chocolate bars with elevated flavors and beautiful packaging, perfect for gifting or tying onto a stocking or table setting. This one is my fav - white chocolate is chefs kiss!
- Fav running socks! Soft and perfectly cushioned. Plus, they have golf socks for guys
2. Kitchen & Food Loves
(meals, drinks, snacks, and kitchen favorites)
- Local to Franklin, TN!
RAWR Bars Subscription
Anthropologie Vintage-Inspired Enamel Trays
- We have 6 or 7 of these around the house in various sizes! Perfect for entertaining, charcuterie or bathroom trays. The extra small ones can be used for coasters too!
- Our favorite coffee to gift right now!
- Best decaf blend!
- Y'all know we've been a fan of matcha for a few years now and have just found a new blend that we love! This matcha kit makes a great gift, you could always include a kettle from Fellow too!
3. Beauty, Body & Wellness Essentials
(self-care, health tools, body-care items that actually get used)
Glowxie Hypoallergenic Glass Foot File
- Don't knock it til you try it! this glass foot file leaves your heels baby-soft in seconds and lasts practically forever
CorrectToes Original Toe Spacers
- We're big on foot health if you can't tell! These toe spacers help realign, strengthen, and revive tired feet - perfect gift for walkers, runners, or anyone who lives in cozy shoes a little too often.
Red Light Therapy Sunset or Sunrise
- These clever glasses help support your circadian rhythm by mimicking natural morning and evening light — a simple, science-backed way to wind down better and wake up easier.
- Well - duh! ;) Pick from dozens of blends or gift a sampler set to your bestie who has never tried it before!
4. Small-Biz Treasures & Meaningful Gifts
(heartfelt, handmade, sentimental, artisan pieces)
Custom Christmas Portrait by Liza Proch
- Every year Liza does a handful of beautiful custom Christmas portraits, made to order! She also carries stickers and hand-painted canvas artwork.
Paper Planes by Ryan Dube
- Written by a family friend, for all the travel lovers out there! 10 years of letters from international adventures come together in this amazing book
Aster Clay Handmade Jewelry
- By our very own Cambrie Holguin! Makes the perfect stocking stuffer, mother's day gift, best friend b-day present
- We love a good planner or notebook! These guided wellness journals are a thoughtful gift for the new year to start fresh and start strong!
Cageless Birds Leather Goods or Journal
- Handcrafted with intention, these journals and leather goods feel like heirlooms - the kind of pieces you carry for years and fill with things that matter.
- A sweet, simple decor gift that adds instant warmth to any space
Cement 6 Sustainable Fashion
- Timeless, ethical pieces that feel good on and even better knowing they support slow, sustainable fashion. You have to check out their full story!
5. Kids’ Favorites
(play-based, sweet, imaginative, and screen-free)
- Gilmore Girls fans, where you at?! The perfect way to introduce your little one to the world of Stars Hollow. Also written by a dear friend!
- Available on Amazon, Target, and more - this beautiful kids book highlights the magic scenery of West Texas (written by a native Midland gal!)
- Something different for the kids! Great for encouraging open ended play
The Wooden Wagon Toy Blocks
- Honestly, we couldn't pick just one set! There's a variety of sizes and shapes but the quality of the wood and the paint is unbeatable. They're built to last with years of play!
Montessori Wooden Bee Hive Matching Game
- A favorite of our youngest!!!
- A toddler favorite that keeps little hands busy and little minds curious!
- The one and done Christmas gift for your toddler!
6. For the Guys
(practical, cool, and things they actually use)
- Joshua swears by this one!
- Available in our stores on online! Handcrafted, RFID blocking
- For the guy who wants to sneak in extra steps without ever leaving his desk — compact, quiet, and honestly good for the whole family!
- Easy guy gift! So many options, wooden ones and portable ones etc!
- Sooo handy! Makes a great stocking stuffer too
Holiday gifting doesn’t have to be complicated — a handful of thoughtful picks can add comfort, spark joy, and support the people behind the products. We’re grateful to share some of our favorites with you, and even more grateful you’re here.
Wishing you a cozy, meaningful season filled with rest, connection, and a little something special under the tree!
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Comments
Noel Kerby said:
Go to white elephant gifts: a cozy blanket, amazing smelling candle, flying cow tallow (of course!), a book, a vase from a local home goods shop and some chocolates. Basically a little bit of everything to enjoy a nice and cozy evening at home. :)
December 21, 2025
Kaylie Stone said:
My go-to Secret Santa or White Elephant gift has become snackle boxes filled with my favorite snacks from the year! Always a hit!
December 18, 2025
Mel said:
I love to give things that someone doesn’t exactly know they “need”. This year is a portable personal fan that cools fast and also has an ice compress incorporated. Great for us middle aged persons :) and for summer!
December 18, 2025
Stephanie said:
I love coming up with something very thoughtful and original for the person I’m shopping for, based on their interests or life experience. Like one year I bought my friend a t-shirt that had the latitude and longitude of wear he was born in Israel— even though he grew up in California. And I had his birthdate put on one sleeve, and above it the infinity symbol since that was something he really identified with.
December 16, 2025
Pamela Salazar said:
My go to is always something personal and cozy depending on the person. I try to buy from local small businesses—candles, sourdough or a handmade mug are favorites.
December 16, 2025
Astrid Diaz said:
Hi! my go to for white elephant is a cozy blanket.
December 15, 2025
Abigail velotta said:
My go to secret Santa gift is always something to pamper yourself! No one takes enough time to do that! I love to gift tallow cause a lot of people don’t realize how wonderful it is till they have tried it!
December 15, 2025
Abigail Velotta said:
The baby balm tallow and sleepy balm tallow is all we use on my newborn daughter! And we just got her a towel warmer for Christmas to elevate bath time 🥳
December 15, 2025
Grace Chan said:
Hi my go to for white elephant is a cozy blanket and a tumbler to match it. Sometimes I’ll also include some lotto tickets!
December 15, 2025
Robert Curran said:
Electrolyte Packets!!! So many brands are stepping up their game to deliver better quality products. Everyone could use some electrolytes and they usually have a flavor that fits everyone tastes!
December 14, 2025
Laura Spann said:
My go-to Christmas present is homemade banana or pumpkin bread and vanilla!
Depending on the group of people I’m playing with, it is so fun to gift a beta fish for White Elephant!
December 14, 2025
Kim Stephens said:
Gift cards or a fun card game
December 14, 2025
P.Rice said:
Oh, I love to gift a cookbook and small kitchen accessory or sauce for a white elephant! Yum!
December 13, 2025
meg g said:
a good cozy candle & a cute to-go mug for any drink needing to be taken on the go!!
December 13, 2025
Haley said:
Usually a candle, or sometimes a nice blanket.
December 13, 2025
Amy T said:
Booze and chocolate. Definitely consumable products.
December 13, 2025
Aimee said:
The secret Santa’s and white elephants gifts are mostly purchased for my teenage daughters to participate – so a local coffee shop gift card is the favorite.
December 13, 2025
Allison Hebert said:
Smaller speaker, gift cards, blanket, or booze! Love your products!
December 13, 2025
Jessica Lundstrom said:
I love giving FCT to my loved ones, especially those that don’t live nearby. They really appreciate it. I also love giving cozy socks or a special tea cup/mug. And, of course, good books!
December 13, 2025
Cathy Arndt said:
My go to Christmas present is homemade strawberry bread and peanut clusters.
December 13, 2025
Amanda said:
My go to secret Santa is always a bottle of liquor or a gas card depending on the crowd. They are always hot ticket items.
December 12, 2025
Marian said:
My go to is a gift card fitting to the recipient and a candle.
December 12, 2025
Laureen Jimenez said:
I love to give gifts that are NON-toxic, whether it is candles, body care, but my most favorite ever since I discovered Flying Cow (which is just this year when someone gifted me one for postpartum) It has been my go to, whether it’s a going away gift, birthdays, or holidays.
December 12, 2025
Nikki Rollo said:
Might go-to gift is a cozy blanket?? you might think that the guys don’t like it, but they’re the first to steal it!
December 12, 2025
Kris said:
A seasonal book (Glad and Golden Hours is my current favorite) or Christmas ornament:).
December 12, 2025
Hannah Coram said:
My go to gifts are anything practical that will get used. Cute clothes or appliances that will get love everyday over and over:)
December 12, 2025
Amanda said:
Definitely a candle or homemade basket with goodies (homemade bread, jam, etc)
December 12, 2025
Carmen said:
I love to give a good candle!
December 12, 2025
Bre M said:
My go to is always board games and puzzles! They are a hit and always a pleasant surprise. I find it brings people together for fun 🤩
December 12, 2025
DeeDee said:
This product is a WIN WIN……The texture, the fragrance….but more importantly,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,the RESULTS!
December 12, 2025
Carly Moreland said:
I love gifting practical gifts that people will use but usually won’t buy for themselves!
December 12, 2025
CJ said:
A gift from a local vendor with a nod to the awesome city we live in!
December 12, 2025
Carrie said:
Handmade gifts, local honey and essential oils are my go to! Definitely different than what most people are bringing for white elephant gifts!
December 12, 2025
Randi S. said:
My go to is usually calming cremes for my face and body. So…this year my go to is your lovely scented tallow! I love the way it melts into my skin.
December 12, 2025
Sarah-Michelle said:
The goodnight west Texas book is perfect for my 806 husband to read to our little :)
December 12, 2025
Alisha Evans said:
My go to changes year to year, but this year it’s a geometry towel and a cute Christmas cup or mug.
December 12, 2025
Jolyn Wilkins said:
I love having a few of the wax-coated Amaryllis bulbs on hand for a last minute hostess gift or white elephant gift. With all the different colors available, these go well into the drab winter months of January & February, and when done blooming, peel off the wax and plant them in a pot or the flower bed for lasting loveliness!
December 12, 2025
Danyel R said:
My go to white elephant gift is a tumbler! Most of the time it will be personalized with a saying or any kind of photo! I once did one that had a free engraving inside. Was perfect for women or men and was a hit!
December 12, 2025
Kathleen Stone said:
Since this is our first year bee keeping, our go- to gift bag is our own high desert raw honey;) and I added a couple of pears, Boursin cheese and some cranberry sparkling water. I am stuffing stockings with flying cow tropical sunblock! The best!!
December 12, 2025
Natalie K said:
Mine is always kitchen essentials! Cute dish towel with a cutting board and candle!
December 12, 2025
Chelsey said:
I always like to do lottery tickets but wrapped in a funny way so that it looks like anything but lottery tickets!
December 12, 2025
Jodie said:
You can’t go wrong with a great sweatshirt! Everyone loves a cozy gift.
December 12, 2025
Sarah Hudgins said:
My “go to” white elephant would probably be a candle, lotion and lip balm with a gift card. Y’all’s are the best!
December 12, 2025
Kamran Martin said:
My go to gift is usually my favorite non-toxic multi purpose cleaner, Lavant, and a geometry dish towel!
December 12, 2025
Judy said:
My go to gift is Christmas PJs for my grandsons! Your tallow products are the BEST!
December 12, 2025
Melanie said:
For the ladies it’s definitely my sister’s line of candles and I bake goodies or give gifts of local flavor depending on where I’m living. My husband does leather work on the side so knife holders or wallets for the guys.
December 12, 2025
Megan said:
A really good candle gift, or i have found the softest faux fur blanket that I love to give people.
December 12, 2025
Tessa said:
My go-to Secret Santa gift is usually a bag of local coffee beans and a cute mug or two for the person to enjoy. Who doesn’t love coffee? ☕️
December 12, 2025
Erin S said:
For a white elephant gift I like to do a six pack of local beer. I’ll do singles from multiple breweries so it’s a fun variety of my favorites.
December 12, 2025
Sherri Whitesell said:
Oh my goodness yall are the best! I love your tallows!! I am a fan and customer for life.
December 12, 2025