The CBS Mornings host and Oprah's BFF chose a few of her own favorite things from the annual list, and these five are all under $50. (Getty Images)(John Nacion via Getty Images)
If you're a fan of Oprah, then you know her best friend, Gayle King. The pair have been friends for nearly forty years! Yes, King was there when Oprah first launched her "Favorite Things List" and did a giveaway on her TV show in 1996. According to Oprah Daily, she loves that "it's become a decades-long tradition" and that the list features a wide range of products and price points. That said, the CBS Mornings host shared a few of her own picks from her BFF's list that she plans to gift this year, including the RayBan Meta Smart Glasses and Telfar's Puff Hoodie Coat. But if you're shopping on a budget, we especially love these five gift picks à la Gayle under $50.
Remember paint-by-numbers kits? Well, now you can turn a personal photo into a similar project. Just upload your photo and the brand will create a custom canvas with paint-by-numbers instructions for a fun and easy craft.
For the family that likes to wear matching Christmas jammies, HonestBaby makes them for everyone, from newborns to adults. It even makes pet sizes so your dog or cat can join in on the fun.
"We do a family photo every year in pj’s, and I always look forward to seeing which ones Oprah chooses," King admits.
For the beauty buff in your life, this three-in-one cleanser goes on dry skin like an oil to remove even waterproof makeup, then turns into a lather with water.
In 2019 the Bravado design made Oprah's favorite list, and this year the Spotlight design has taken the... well... spotlight! The affordable online retailer makes uber-stylish glasses — most sell for under $30 with progressives going for just $45.
Don't need specs but want to look studious? They also sell blue light-blocking options that will help protect your peepers during long days in front of the computer.
King shared: "One of the questions I’m most asked is, 'Where do you get your glasses?' And Peepers is one of the places I find terrific readers at a great price."
If you have any kids on your holiday shopping list, consider gifting them a Cuddle Bee doll. The 24-inch plush dolls are big enough for little ones ages 2 and up, and they're totally snuggable.
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