Holiday Hot Picks 2018

"Windy City LIVE" surprised an audience full of Chicago heroes with more than $3,000 worth of gifts in our annual Holiday Hot Picks show.

Each member of our audience -- which included veterans, volunteers, coaches and cancer survivors -- gives back to their community in a big way.

"Windy City LIVE" honored the Chicago heroes with gifts ranging from $40 - 400.

Below is a list of products featured on the show, as well as exclusive deals and discounts

PART 1: Ryan and Val's favorite gifts for the holidays

Holiday Hot Picks, Part 2

Minted "I Love Chicago" Limited Edition Print by Jordan Sondler

Mophie: Charge Stream Powerstation Wireless XL

Mophie: Charge Stream Desk Stand

TCM "Christmas in the Movies"

Movies Anywhere

Coolist Pillow

Celestial Silk pillowcases

LuMee

LUMEE.COM: 20% OFF UNTIL 12/22

CODE: WINDYCITY20

Canvas Pop Gallery Wrapped Canvas Prints

"1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List"

Allswell Home

Art of Words

Wrapz The Gift Wrap Gift

Paravel: Fold-Up Bag

Swissotel Chicago Santa Suite

Buy tickets to see Santa at the Swissotel through Dec. 23.

PART 2: Ryan and Val's top gifts that give back to local and international organizations

Holiday Hot Picks, Part 3

Bright Endeavors Soy Candles

Precious Moments Giving Plate

PRECIOUSMOMENTS.COM: 15% OFF SELECT CHRISTMAS GIFTS

CODE: WINDYCITYLIVE

American Rhino Jean Jacket

Love Your Melon: Pom Beanie

Love Your Melon: Beanie

Love Your Melon: Infinity Scarf

Love Your Melon: Knit Headband

United by Blue

For 20% off your order, go to unitedbyblue.com/windy and enter discount code, WINDY.

PART 3: Ryan and Val's top gifts for the foodie in the family

Holiday Hot Picks, Part 4

Omaha Steaks: The Tasteful Gift

Eli's Cheesecake: Chicago-Style Sampler

For 20% off Eli Cheesecake's Chicago-Style Sampler, enter the code CHICAGO at Elicheesecake.com Expires 12/31. Christmas mail order deadline is 12/20. New Year's order deadline is 12/26.

Lenox: Alpine 4-piece assorted tidbit plate set

Precious Moments Snowman Mug

For 15% off select Christmas gifts, enter the code WINDYCITYLIVE at PreciousMoments.com. Expires 12/21.

ToBox: 14-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set

Good Cook Bakeware

Hamilton Beach Digital Air Fryer

Bialetti Titan nonstick frying pan, 10 inch

Bialetti Titan nonstick frying pan, 12 inch

PART 4: Ryan and Val's top gifts for guys.

Holiday Hot Picks, Part 5

Swagtron electric scooter

DICK'S Sporting Goods

BumpOut: Bluetooth Speaker

BUMPOUT.COM: BUY ONE, GET ONE HALFOFF

CODE: WINDYCITYBUMPOUT

"Ali on Ali: Why He Said What He Said When He Said It"

Untuckit

Revtown

PART 5: Val and Ryan's top gifts for women

Holiday Hot Picks, Part 6

Facial Studio Magdalena: Hashtag Skin Hydrating Cleansing Gel

Facial Studio Magdalena: Hashtag Skin AHA Exfoliating Serum

Facial Studio Magdalena: Hashtag Skin Balancing Moisturizer

For 10% off all skin products, enter the code WINDYCITYLIVE at FacialStudioMagdalena.com

Pink Pewter

LVX Nail Lacquer: 50% off entire order

Ulta Beauty Ariana Grande Cloud fragrance

Isabelle Grace Jewelry

For 40% off all styles, enter code WINDY at IsabelleGraceJewelry.com.

Nic N' Bella bracelets

MM.LaFleur cashmere socks

Peepers: Shine On Blue Light Readers

Peepers: Shine On Polarized Sunglasses

PART 6: The Ides of March and Jim Peterik perform their hit holiday tune, "Sharing Christmas"

The Ides of March performed at Windy City LIVE.

Jim Peterik gave everyone in the audience Jimmy Bar Eye of the Tiger Protein Bars.

To keep up your energy throughout the holiday season, pick up JiMMYBAR! Eye of the Tiger Protein Bars at JiMMYBARS.com.

The Ides of March are performing Saturday at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles. For tickets, visit: https://theidesofmarch.com/