Treat your loved ones to fun, cozy, and personalized picks this holiday gifting season. | Graphic by 6AM City
What do a literary quote clock, three pounds of salt, and a duck lamp have in common? They’re all in our holiday gift guide. Happy shopping.
Gifts for holiday parties and gift exchanges
Local pick: Bigfoot’s Mighty Brew Ground Coffee | $16.50 | This covers all the essential bases — lovers of Seattle, PNW folklore, and the world’s most-beloved hot beverage can enjoy this earthy, mellow brew.
Monopoly Deal | $7.99 | This fun + family-friendly gift is a fast-paced version of the classic Monopoly board game.
Three pounds of really good salt | $47.50+ | This one is sure to get some strange looks, but its silliness and sheer practicality might make it the most memorable gift at the party.
Tyrah Majors, a KOMO Seattle anchor, was featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. In addition to being one of the forces behind ARC Seattle, Majors is also a two-time Emmy-winning journalist and journalism professor at Seattle University.
Biz
”... a place for funky, functional apparel.” That’s what the NY Times had to say of Windthrow, which was featured on its list of the 50 Best Clothing Stores in America. Our neighbors in Portland had a few shops on the list as well — Shop Boswell and Stand Up Comedy. (The New York Times)
Plan Ahead
The tiny island nation of Curaçao recently became the smallest-ever country to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, boasting a population of just 156,000 people. The group stage draw will take place in Washington, DC this Friday, Dec. 5, but we can’t wait to get a taste of the action in Seattle next summer. (AP News)
Watch
“The Pitt,” “Severance,” and “Pluribus” are among Time Magazine’s top 10 TV shows of 2025. With the cost of streaming services going up and up, we’re planning to watch them on the couch this winter with a local lunch deal in hand.
Older Adults
Healthy eating, going for walks, and gardening. Those are three things that a group of centenarians credit for their long life in a new UnitedHealthcare survey of 100-year-olds. Another common factor was strength training, so it’s never too late to go to the gym.
Drink
A raccoon in Virginia was the first victim to fall foul of holiday season merriment this year. Liquor store employees found the animal passed out in the bathroom after he broke in and had one too many. We recommend celebrating the holiday responsibly at a local happy hour. (AP News)
Asked
We’re on the hunt for Ishira. According to a recent study, five out of six Americans named Ishira (2014-2024) were born in Washington. Is that you?Ishiras write in. (WBBJ)
Sports
Even with Sam Darnold and the offense enduring an off day, the Seahawks found more than enough scoring in part due to their defense in a 26-point romp over the Vikings. Hear from the local experts on the Seattle Seahawks with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Biz
Give the gift of luxury and restoration this season. Seattle-based Enchanted Teas is popping up in Pacific Place with their flower-forward small-batch artisanal tea blends — just in time for the holidays. Learn more.*
Finance
This just in: 6% is the new 2%. This card is every reward-seeker’s dream, offering up to 6% cash back in categories you’ll actually use. Bonus: You can get 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers into 2027. Learn more and apply.*
Health
Meet Horizon IX, an innovative hearing aid that a leading audiologist calls “nothing short of a miracle.” With dual processors for sharper speech and less noise, it offers a nearly invisible design for all-day comfort. Try it at no risk for 45 days and experience effortless hearing for the holidays.*
Shop
If you’re a Costco shopper, you know about the $1.50 hot dog. But are you in on these other 10 lesser-known hacks all Costco shoppers should know about? Wait until you see number six.*
Health
This FDA-registered vibrator is recommended by doctors because it boosts arousal and supports natural lubrication, thanks to its bendable shape designed to stimulate all the right spots. Even better? Save 35% + an extra 15% with code H4PPY15.*
City Guide
Road trip: Leavenworth
The holiday lights are a Leavenworth classic. | Photo by @cambrieee_
Though known mostly for its Oktoberfest and Christmas-time festivities, Leavenworth has plenty going on year-round. Here are all the details on how to have an unforgettable time in this Chelan County paradise.
📍 Essential info
Drive time: ~2 hours
Year city was established: 1885
Est. population: 2,383
Experience
Nutcracker Museum
If you roll through Leavenworth during its super popular holiday festivities, this attraction featuring 9,000+ nutcrackers is a must-visit. There’s even a scavenger hunt in case you want to spice things up.
Eat
München Haus
Here’s where you’ll get the full-fledged Leavenworth beer garden experience at its best and wurst. You got it — that plump sausage made with Icicle Brewing amber lager is killer.
Stay
Obertal Inn | $149+ per night
Located conveniently downtown and near Waterfront Park, this quaint spot also bakes fresh strudel for guests and allows dogs.
Posthotel | $695+ per night
If you’re going for a luxury experience, this is the place. The health + wellness spa has every treatment you can imagine, from herbal compresses to LED light therapy.
A $99 flight to Hawaiʻi — seriously. Hawaiian Airlines is celebrating Travel Tuesday with some of its lowest fares of the year. Make 2026 the year you take your dream vacation + browse deals on non-stop flights — you’ll feel like you’re in Hawaiʻi the moment you step on board. Hurry, the sale ends tonight.*
A holiday trip to Leavenworth wouldn’t be complete without a stop by the Village of Lights. Christmastown festivities are running now through Christmas Eve, and the lights will stay up through late February.
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