The holiday shopping frenzy has officially begun, so we wanted to give our readers a little help this year. We’ve scoured the city for the best local gifts to make the people in your life light up! All of these products are somehow Austin related—they’re either made here or made by a company that was founded by an Austinite. Give the gift of Austin!

1. For your friend who loves to chill: Hotel San José Kimono Roberobe_01a_1024x1024

2. For the person who likes to unwind: Lake Austin Spa Gift Card

3. For the person who has everything: Fittipaldi Driving Experience

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4. For your friend who wishes they were Anthony Bourdain:  Texas Olive Ranch Olive Oil Gift Set

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5. For your friend who’s always trying to drag you outdoors: Personal Solar Light 

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6. For your “yoga and happy hour?” friend:  Outdoor Voices Leggings

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7. For the holiday party host: Red Room Lounge Wine Package

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8. For your long-time Austinite or recent-transplant friend: Lymbo Swag 

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9. For the person who wants to look classy while on an adventure: Jarvis Stand Up Paddle Board

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10. For your mother-in-law (and hopefully friend): 2016 Texas Capitol Christmas Ornament

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11. For your friend who works with their hands: Byccombe Skin Salve

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12. For your festival goer friend:  Stay Wild USA Mr. Big Stuff Travel Blanket

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13. For the person you want to impress: Austin Helicopter Tours

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14. For the person who wants their beer ice-cold: Yeti Cooler 

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15. For the one you’re trying to make a gouda impression on: Antonelli’s Cheese Gift Basket

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16. For the guy planning to propose to his girlfriend but not in front of the family: Capitol Cruise Private Duffy Boat Rental

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17. For those who want to make a sound purchase: Waterloo Records

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18. For the pyromaniac in your life: Samsung Galaxy

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18. FORE the person who enjoys the 19th hole just as much at the previous 18: Criquet Golf Shirt

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19. For the pet who has more style than you do:  Blue Boutique Dog/Cat Collar/Bowtie

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20. For the person who needs to wake up: Jo’s Coffee Blend 

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21. For the person who has a lot of love to give: A Rescue Animal From Austin Animal Center

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22. Just bee-cause your honey is so sweet: Round Rock Honey

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23. For the person who needs a break from social media: Alamo Drafthouse Gift Card

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24. For the person who needs more space: A Look At Outer Space From UT’s Telescope (free)

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25. For the real gem in your life: Kendra Scott Jewelry 

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26. For people you actually enjoy spending time with: Escape Game Gift Card

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27. For the friend who fancies himself a taco expert: Austin Breakfast Taco Book

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28. For the friend makes their own breakfast tacos: Yellowbird Sauce

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29. For any BBQ lover in your life: Salt Lick BBQ Sauce & Rub

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30. For the semi-home cook: Kerby Lane Queso/Pancake Mix

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31. For the very proud Austinite: Austin Map

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32. For the friend who jots things down: Colorado River Notebook

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33. For the Don Draper in your life: Austin Cocktail Glasses

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34. For the friend who needs a piece of flare: Zilker Belt

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35. For the tardy-yet-stylish person in your life: Tuk Watch

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36. For the fashion-forward lady in your life: Psyche Jewelry 

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37. For the entertainer: Keith Kreeger Ceramics 

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38. For the person who doesn’t suck: East Austin Succulent

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39. For the brown-liquor lover: 9 Branded Whiskey

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40. For the noodle-obsessed friend: Ramen Tea Towel

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41. For the Cards Against Humanity lover: Carps & Angsty Manatee: Texas Edition!

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42. For the Texas enthusiast friend: Texas Clutch

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43. For the music enthusiast: KGSR Broadcasts Volume 24

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44. For the Uchi lover: Uchi Cookbook

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45. For the person who would rather drink their gift: Duchman Family Wine.

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46. For the golf lover: Unlimited Golf Package at Omni Barton Creek

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Kristy Owen
In her previous life, Kristy was an uninspired realtor who was feeling a little bit bored with her day to day. So on January 1, 2010, she made a New Year’s resolution to write about one thing to do each day in her beloved city of Austin, Texas. And thus, 365 Things Austin was born.