One of my greatest joys of 2022 was opening One Idea Books & Gifts. 

My business partner Lindsey and I co-founded this adorable shop. It’s a brick-and-mortar store (come visit!) in Lindsey's hometown. We have an online store, too. 

This holiday season, if you’re looking for a meaningful gift for someone you love, I’ve got a few suggestions. 

Order before December 18th and your gift will arrive by Christmas Day, December 25th. Free shipping on all orders over $75. We currently do priority shipping to the US only. We will add international shipping in 2023. 

Here’s the first-ever One Idea Gift Guide.

Psst. Look at the bottom of the email for gift ideas that cost $0. 

For the astrology lover…

Zodiac Love Letters by Heidi Rose Robbins, astrologer, and poet. Exquisite collection of books—one for every sign in the Zodiac. Get one book or all twelve. Check out Zodiac greeting cards, too.

For the dog lover…

The Pup Talks Deck. Lindsey and I created this inspirational card deck. 52 cards. Each card has an encouraging message to brighten your day...written from the perspective of a dog. Better than a pep talk. It’s a pup talk! Cards have a metallic silver edge and luxurious vibe. 

PS. If you need a big smile today, call (252) PUP-TALK to hear a paw-sitive audio message from a dog.

For the person with GOALS…

The official Get It Done notebook and pens. Set big goals (and tiny ones, too) with this notebook. Features uplifting stickers inside. We use a custom mold to create the pens. People repeatedly tell us, “These are my favorite pens ever.” Create a fancy gift set by adding a You Are Doing a Great Job Mug. Available in white, metallic pink, or camp style. 

For the crystal lover…

The Queen of Stones Deck. Gold edition. Oracle deck with 48 cards to inspire you to “start living like the powerfully magical being that you are.” Cards feature sacred geometric shapes, the building blocks of crystal structure. Created by Peachie Wimbush-Polk.

For the aspiring author…

The Book Fuel Mug. Fill it up, take a sip, and go write your beautiful book. 

Feeling very generous and want to give someone a gift that will change their life forever?

Get them The Tiny Book Course (learn how to write and self-publish a professional-quality book on any topic) or The Book Deal Course (learn how to get a literary agent and get a book deal with a traditional publisher). I co-created both courses with Lindsey. More than 650 graduates. An incredible gift for yourself or someone you love. Let's get that book done!

Looking for something else?

Visit our online shop and browse for tons of other items, including candles, eye masks, bath bombs, cozy blankets, and more. Also, you can search for any book in the world and order it on our Bookshop page. 

Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or any other holiday, I’m wishing you a beautiful December and Happy New Year, too.

Blast the Taylor Swift holiday album, bake cookies, watch festive movies, count your victories from 2022 and feel proud of yourself, and find little pockets of joy in whatever way you can. 

Take good care of yourself.

xo.

-Alex

PS. Nearly every item in the shop is made by a woman, BIPOC, or LGBTQIA+ artist or author. By shopping with us, you’re supporting a small business and wonderful artists, too. Thank you. 

PPS. Want to give a powerful gift while spending zero dollars? Here’s a list I wrote called 50 Ways to Be Generous. Most of those ideas cost nothing.