What Cottage Life staff have on their 2023 holiday wishlist this year

The Floater Mat 15

This is a great alternative to a permanent raft. We have limited water frontage at our cottage and a permanent raft would take up a lot of real estate. These mats can be easily taken out of the water, rolled up, and stowed away. This 15-foot-long by 6-foot-wide version can fit me, my friends, and my dog, Milo.—Megan McPhaden, Managing Editor

Cuisinart Compact Blender

Making healthy smoothies during the holidays helps me keep on track between cookies and chocolate!—Kathleen O’Hare, Production Artist

Greenworks 40V 13" Cordless String Trimmer

It’s lightweight and battery-operated and the batteries are interchangeable with other Greenworks power tools! I have a large property lot with a lot of brush, so this will come in handy.—Mylène Tomkin

Arm warmers

I would love a pair of arm warmers like these. They seem like a good compromise between a T-shirt and a full sweatshirt. People might make fun of me for wearing them but it’s the cottage. Comfort trumps fashion, right?—Jackie Davis, Senior Editor

Stanley The Legendary Camp Mug

I can never seem to keep my drinks at the right temperature. I drink my coffee slowly, so by the time I get to the bottom of my cup, it’s cold. I basically want to be Goldilocks—my beverages need to be just right. The solution is better drinkware—one of Stanley’s legendary camp mugs would be ideal.—Alysha Vandertogt, Senior Editor

Countertop Dishwasher

Something I would love to have for my cottage is a countertop dishwasher! At my cottage, I’m usually cooking up a storm for friends and family, and although I love to plan elaborate meals, cleanup is my least favourite part. I’ll enlist my friends and family to help with the dishes, but I’m sure everyone would rather be enjoying the sunset on the dock or starting a fire for the evening.—Leyland Rochester, Publishing Coordinator

iRobot Roomba Robot Vacuum

This time last year I confessed that I wanted the Dyson animal ball vacuum for Christmas. And I got it and it’s wonderful. But a friend of mine pointed out that I should have a Roomba, so I can spend less time sucking up dog hair and more time by the water. Those cottage weekends are precious, amirite?—Aubray Boyd, VP Marketing

Headlights for Crocs

The gift I’ll be wishing for this year is actually one that I’ll be giving to my kids—which ends up being a gift to myself. Croc gibbets (little charms that attach to the ubiquitous sandals) are all the rage these days among the pre-teen set and these ones are working flashlights. Amazing! Leaves my kiddos no excuses for misplacing their flashlights, thereby giving me a reprieve from constantly searching for misplaced ones. The torches shed a surprising amount of light, just enough to keep them aware of the little roots and rocks along the paths at the cottage or camp. Fashion and function for the win!—Michelle Kelly, Editor