Yesterday, we sent out our 2023 gift guide. But what about those of us who aren't feeling a traditional holiday this year? The holidays can be magical, but they can also be — ahem — a tad stressful.

If you'd rather rip up your holiday list, try a new tradition, vacation with the family, vacation just with yourself, buy your own gifts, drink a questionable amount of hot chocolate, and lavish yourself with self-care — this anti-gift guide is for you.

Relax on a getaway

Book a trip to your version of paradise — be it sunny or snowy — at rentals that, last we checked, still have December availability.

The Bahamas: Try this oceanfront paradise on Pigeon Cay Beach or this classic beach house close to a pink sand beach.
Hawaii: Pick avocados at Hulili Tropical Fruit Farm or enjoy a modern suite at Kalapaki Bay.
Aspen: Take in the crisp mountain air at this carriage house for two or splurge on this renovated studio near Aspen Mountain.

Plan an adventure with expert research

Learn about glaciers and volcanic lakes with travel guide "Rick Steves Iceland."
Decide which of America's 62 national parks you want to visit with National Geographic's complete guide. Bonus: Read about the 10 items you should never enter a national park without.
Get your heart-shaped hot tub on with "Hotel Kitsch," a book about the best fantasy suites and honeymoon hotels across the country.
Get inspired by "The Rainbow Atlas: A Guide to the World's 500 Most Colorful Places."

Catch your favorite concert

Mariah Carey, "Merry Christmas One And All!" | Wednesday, Nov. 15-Sunday, Dec. 17 | Catch the "All I Want For Christmas Is You" star live. Pro tip: See her Chicago show with our guide to visiting the Windy City.
Pentatonix, "The Most Wonderful Tour Of The Year" | Tuesday, Nov. 14-Thursday, Dec. 21 | See the a capella group that's sold more than 10 million albums worldwide. Pro tip: Catch the Palm Desert show with our complete Palm Springs guide.
Radio City Christmas Spectacular Starring the Rockettes | Friday, Nov. 17-Monday, Jan. 1 | See the quintessential New York Christmas show. Pro tip: Snag a great New York Vrbo and brush up on 38 quintessential New York restaurants.

Perfect your travel style

Be adventure-ready with a cute and colorful fanny pack.
Have the coolest chair at the beach or campground with a Trippy Outdoor chair.
Make sure your pup is also traveling in style with a fashionable collar like Major Darling’s leopard print.

Use our favorite flight hack

If you haven’t signed up for our biggest travel hack (and partner) yet, it’s a must. You can join Going for free, pick nearby airports you’d be willing to fly out of, and you’ll get emailed when flights are heavily discounted — including rare deals.

Linger over breakfast

Make the good coffee, like Blanchard's Blend.
Take breakfast sandwich making to a whole new level — while containing mess — with GreenLife's 3-in-1 Breakfast Maker.
Whip up some apple cinnamon biscuits with this mix from Adams Apple Co. (it's made in the USA).
Bring something sunny into your kitchen with this cheery French press.

Watch all the good TV shows

Stream "The Bear" or "Only Murders in the Building" on Hulu.
Stream "Hijack" or "Ted Lasso" on Apple TV.
Stream "Ahsoka" or "Dancing with the Stars" on Disney+.

Get comfy + cozy

Snuggle in the ultra-soft sweatpants Oprah recommends.
Take time for skincare with Patchology's Rosé Hydrating Under Eye Patches.
Bring calming smells to your space with Winter Walk from Resolute Candles.
Enjoy a fluffy sherpa blanket in a holiday print.

Hunker down with a good book

"Bright Young Women" by Jessica Knoll | This highly anticipated thriller follows two women seeking to bring an infamous murderer to justice.
"Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus | A brilliant scientist finds herself the star of a beloved cooking show. Bonus: Catch the TV series on Apple TV.
"Killing The Witches" by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard | A nonfiction exploration of what really happened in 1692 Salem Village, Massachusetts.
Light the way for whatever you're reading with a handy flat book light.

Snack like the world's ending

Take your snacking to a whole new level with a snackle box that organizes your treats into compartments.
Sip on perfectly chilled wine with these freezable wine glasses.
Make popcorn with Orville Redenbacher's Hot Air Popper.
Explore your love for ranch dressing — especially when it’s a cute magnet.
Shop snack companies so good we've partnered with them, making everything from popcorn to peanuts to toffee.

Sweat (the fun ways)

Invest in HigherDOSE's personal Infrared Sauna Blanket to get spa-quality infrared heat at home.
Try Pvolve, a low-impact, at-home fitness method — and Jennifer Aniston's favorite workout.
Get your sport on with an all-in-one pickleball set that has everything you need to play at home.
Try what Women's Health dubs the best sonic vibrator, the Lelo Sona Cruise.

Explore a pause in drinking

Read Clare Pooley's "The Sober Diaries: How one woman stopped drinking and started living."
Try Ritual's nonalcoholic spirits. Use them to mix together some classics with this whiskey bourbon smash recipe or this virgin Paloma recipe.
Make yummy, fruity mocktails with Simple Times Mixers' Very Berry 3-pack in flavors like raspberry mule and blackberry lemonade.

Relax your mind

Go tech-free and stop scrolling with this smartphone timer lock box.
Journal + get organized with The Simple Plan weekly planner.
Write a letter to the people who mean the most to you with Joy Paper Co.’s adorable holiday coffee cards.
Fill your space with beautiful art, like this Austin print.
Do something creative with Trailblazing Love's Paint by Numbers Kit Box (it comes with chocolates. We repeat, it comes with chocolates).

De-stress your body

Feel like you're at a hotel with Esker's aromatherapy towel spray.
Soothe skin with Milk & Honey Bar Soap, which has shea butter, coconut milk, and colloidal oats for sensitive skin types.
Try an acupressure mat for effective tension relief.
Feet tired from walking around on them all day? Use a foot massage ball for instant muscle relief.
For even more foot pampering, this tea tree oil foot soak contains Epsom salt and Dead Sea salt.
Ensure baths are as comfortable as possible with this extra large bath pillow.