What should you get the cat lover in your life this holiday season? We’ve got some great ideas, and most of them are under $50. So, take a look! You’re sure to find something that will make both of you purr.
Btw, our editors (and their pets) picked out these products. They’re always in stock at the time we publish, but there’s a chance they’ll sell out. If you do buy through our links, we may earn a commission. (We’ve got a lot of toys to buy over here, you know?)
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Give them the gift of curling up on the couch with their favorite cat and one of this year’s best cat-themed books.
A finalist on season nine of The Great British Baking Show (Bake-Off, for the hardcore anglophiles), Kim-Joy is known for her whimsical, animal-themed bakes — from marzipan piggies, to bread bunnies, to floating frog-shaped dumplings — but her newest book is all about cats!
“I’ve always had an affinity with cats, and think my personality is very cat-like,” she tells Kinshipopens in a new tab.Bake Me a Catopens in a new tabincludes 50 cat-themed recipes that are as cute as they are delicious and countless full-color photos to keep you oohing and aahing, in or out of the kitchen.
It’s been less than two years since Vogue Living photographer Paul Barbera released Where They Purropens in a new tab, his first book of gorgeous cats in equally gorgeous homes. That first book was shot almost entirely during the early days of the pandemic, while Barbera and his wife were living with his mother in Australia.
Now, back in the U.S., Barbera’s follow-up invites readers to meet the feline residents of some of the most elegant homes in North America — from a New York City Penthouse to a Mexican hacienda. “If I could, I would do a new book every year,” Barbera tells Kinshipopens in a new tab. “I just love it. I love the process and the people and cats I get to meet.”
Cat Houseopens in a new tab is currently available for preorder and will be released on January 2, which means it should arrive just in time to help fight those post-holiday doldrums.
A fantastic new card game for two-to-six players, ages 12 and up. Collect cats to score points, but be careful! More cats also means more poops. Ten points wins, but too many poops, and you’re out of the game.
When fully assembled, this elegant little puzzle — a collaboration between Brooklyn-based puzzle maker Locknesters and The New York Times — makes a wonderful paperweight or feline objet d’art.
Designed by Kanitsart Semanopparat, this deck offers a modern, cat-themed twist on the traditional Rider-Waite tarot deck and comes with a handy guide for beginners learning to read tarot for the first time.
Note: This item is temporarily sold out, but the cards are telling us luck will turn around.
Exploding Kittens is probably the most popular cat-themed game around. Not only did it inspire its own Netflix animated series, it has also spawned numerous expansion packs and spin-off games, including this wonderfully naughty adult-only version, which takes only two minutes to learn and 15 minutes to play (not counting all the time you’ll spend laughing your ass off).
Nothing adds high class style to a room like a piece from Fornasetti, and this soft silk pillow is no exception. Handmade in Italy, this plush cushion is sure to be a welcome stand-out in any home.
The only potential problem with this notebook is that your recipient might think it’s actually too cute to write in, so do them a favor and put a lovely little note on the first page to get them started. And definitely make that note about how much you respect their cat (it’ll put you in everyone’s good graces).
This company makes variations of this pin with different cats linked to different accessories, so who knows? Maybe you’ll find one that looks exactly like your own cat. At least at a distance.
A great craft to work on with kids, this paper wind chime is easy to assemble and features five tiny bells that make just enough noise to be heard at close range but not enough to be annoying.
Available in gold, rose gold, silver, or black, the reverse side can be engraved with your name and phone number, should your kitty ever wander a bit too far.
Charles Manning is an actor, writer, and fashion/media consultant living in New York City with his two cats, Pumpkin and Bear. Follow him on Instagram @charlesemanningopens in a new tab.
