Our Holiday Gift Guide is here to help you with all your holiday needs, with shopping guides, holiday tips, holiday recipes, and holiday crafts.
I can’t believe Christmas is right around the corner. It’s amazing to me how fast this year has gone. I mean, sure, you check the calendar and this year has been exactly the same as every other year (leap years excluded), but it just seems like this year has flown by.
And, so, it’s time for Christmas shopping.
We bring you lists of our favorite products every Thursday, since we have more of an ongoing shopping experience here than just rushing all at once.
And then we curate all those posts into this Holiday Gift Guide Hub.
All posts that are on the blog and also added to this post. You can bookmark this link and check back to see what we’ve added.
We also have some holiday tips and recipes too, to make this guide complete.
Quick note: We’ve had this post live since 2015, but I didn’t love the format. It wasn’t searchable or user friendly. So now, in 2023, I’m gutting the entire post and redoing the format to take it make it a lot easier.
Holiday Gift Guides
We tried to break these into categories because we have a lot of guides and I didn’t want you to feel overwhelmed.
Super Easy Gifts
10+ Great Gift Baskets To Give
Gift baskets are such an easy gift because they’re completely done for you. All you need to do is go to the store and choose the one that fits your recipient best.
10 Great Subscription Boxes To Gift
Gifts don’t get easier than subscription boxes. All you do is order it. You don’t even have to go to the store.
Self-Care Gifts
The 10+ Best Gifts For Essential Oil Fans
Essential oils really are soothing, especially a lavender essential oil in a diffuser. They’re definitely self-care.
10+ Great Gifts For Bath Lovers
Baths are a great way to relax and just enjoy some peace and quiet, which is the perfect self-care routine.
Top 10+ Gifts For Nail Polish Lovers
If your recipient doesn’t have time to go to a nail salon for a manicure, the next best self-care option is doing her nails at home with help from these nail polish gift ideas.
Gifts For Game Enthusiasts
The 10+ Best Super Mario Gifts
Super Mario is so popular now thanks, in part, to the Super Mario Bros. movie. So you can’t go wrong with any of these gifts
Top 20+ Gifts For Gamers
As long as you know what game console or game system your recipient likes, it’ll be so easy to find them a great gift on this gifts for gamers list.
10 Great Sports Video Games (For family and solo play)
Sports games are so popular and this list will help you find the best one for your gamer (which he may actually play with his siblings — maybe).
Fitness Gifts
Yoga Essentials For Beginners
Yoga is so great for the mind and body. So if you know someone who wants to start, this yoga essentials guide is filled with everything she’ll need.
Top 10+ Fitness Gifts For Gym Lovers
If your friend is already into the gym, these fitness gifts will help to enhance that experience.
Gifts For Foodies
10+ Gifts For Pizza Lovers
Shopping for a pizzatarian? Any and all of these gifts will be perfect.
Top 10+ Gifts for Wine Lovers
Wine lovers will love every girl on this list — which includes wine accessories and wine-themed ideas, not actually win.
15+ Cute Animal Tea Infusers To Gift
If your friend loves loose leaf tea, a new tea infuser is a great gift idea. And any of these cute animal tea infusers would be perfect.
Top 10 Kitchen Appliance Gifts For Home Chefs
If your friend cooks at home, or is learning how to cook at home, any of the kitchen appliances on this guide would be great.
10+ Best Gift Ideas For Home Bakers
If baking is more your friend’s speed, this list — with silicone baking mats, cookie cutters, and more — is a big help.
Grilling Gifts For The King Of The Grill
Everyone loves to grill. And you can make that grilling experience even better by getting your friend a gift from this list.
Top 10+ Gifts For Chocolate Lovers (that aren’t chocolate)
Chocolate is a great gift. But, if you need a gift for your chocolate loving friend that isn’t actually edible, that’s what this list has.
20 Fun Ice Cube Molds
Fun ice cubes are always a good idea. And your friend can make some with the molds on this list.
The 10+ Best Gifts For Tea Lovers
If you’re shopping for someone who picks tea as their hot beverage of choice, this list of gifts is for you.
Top 10 Gifts for Sushi Lovers
Sushi is not for everyone. But, if it’s for your friend, shop off this list.
20 Cute Kitchen Timers
Setting a kitchen timer is so important when you’re cooking. And sure, you could set the one on the microwave or oven. But these kitchen timers are much cuter.
10+ Best Gifts For Foodies
For basic foodie gifts, not specific to any cuisine or food, check out this list.
10+ Best Gifts For Coffee Lovers
Find everything for coffee fans who joke that coffee is their bloodtype on this list.
10+ Best Gifts For Vegetarians
For practical and funny gifts for your meatless friend, check this list out.
Top 10 Gifts For Cocktail Lovers
There isn’t actually any alcohol on this list, although, if you do decide to gift that, remember to only gift it to those of legal drinking age.
Character Themed Gifts
Top 10+ Gifts for Snoopy Lovers
Snoopy is part of The Peanuts, but these gifts are more geared towards the dog himself than the ensemble.
The Best 20 Gifts For Harry Potter Fans
No matter what house your friend is in, you’ll be able to find her a gift on this list.
The 10+ Best Gifts For Minions Lovers
Despicable Me? Despicable your friend. Des list of Minions gifts is for you.
15+ Sesame Street Gifts For Adults
Sesame Street is geared towards kids, but this list is geared towards adults and their nostalgia.
Top 20 Gifts For Wizard Of Oz Lovers
Wizard of Oz has been a classic and so popular for years. If your friend loves the movie (and would love tickets to the Land Of Oz theme park — which exists), this list is the only one you need.
20 Pretty Schwifty Gift Ideas For Rick And Morty Fans
Get schwifty with all these Rick and Morty gifts. Don’t worry if you don’t get that. Your friend will.
The 20+ Best Gifts For Disney Princess Fans
Disney Princesses are popular for little girls and adults. And this list has gift ideas for both age groups.
10+ Unique Batman Gift Ideas
Your friend might be Batman (have you ever seen them in the same room?). If he is or isn’t, he needs all these Batman gifts.
15+ Cookie Monster Gift Ideas For Adults And Kids
Me want cookie. And your friend wants these Cookie Monster gifts.
10+ Gifts For National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Fans
If your friend loves the Griswolds and watches their disastrous Christmas play out every year, they’ll love all these gifts.
10+ Best Buzz Lightyear Gift Ideas
Buzz Lightyear had his time in the sun recently with his movie coming out. If your kids loved it, they’ll love these gifts.
10+ Fun Pokémon Gift Ideas (for all ages)
Pokémon will always be popular, and so will these gift ideas.
Gifts For Musicians
10+ Great Gifts For Drummers
Drummers gotta drum. And they gotta receive all the gifts on this list.
10+ Gifts For Music Lovers
If your friend loves playing or just listening to music, these gifts are a good idea.
Gifts For Animal Lovers (and pets!)
10+ Best Gifts For Cat Lovers
Cats are the best pet. And these gifts are for the ladies in your life who get that.
15+ Squirrel Gifts Ideas
Squirrels are super popular. Blame the Squirrel Olympics. If your friend loves that, they’ll love these.
10+ Super Shark Gifts For Shark Week Fans
Discovery’s Shark Week is so popular. If your friend takes his vacation time that week, they’ll love this list.
Gifts For Readers
10+ Best Board Books For Babies
Start curating a book collection for your littles with these board books for babies.
10+ Best Halloween Books For Kids
If your kid is into the creepy and crawly, these Halloween books will work for any holiday.
Top Classic Little Golden Books To Add To Your Collection
Little Golden Books are classic for a reason. So these need to be in your child’s collection.
30 Dr. Seuss Books To Read On Read Across America Day
This book list is geared towards Read Across America Day, but the Dr. Seuss books work for any time.
10+ Gifts For Young Book Lovers
It’s so important to support young kids who are getting into reading, and these gifts will do that.
Gifts For Videophiles
10+ Great Gifts For Star Wars Fans
Star Wars fans will love every gift on this list, from socks to waffle makers.
Most Romantic Couple Movies On Amazon
If you’re shopping for a couple, get them one of these movies and some popcorn.
Stocking Stuffer Sized Gifts
10+ Fun Fidget Toys For Kids
Fidget toys have grown in popularity in recent years, way past the basic fidget spinner. This list has all the best ones.
10+ Fun Stocking Stuffers For Men (That he’ll actually use)
Tiny items that your man needs are on this list.
Summer Gifts
30+ Great Pool Toys For Summer
If you live somewhere with warm weather all the time, these pool toys are perfect for the holiday season.
10+ Fun Gifts For Pool Lovers
If you’re shopping for someone who loves swimming, you’ll find a great gift here.
Gifts For Outdoor Enthusiasts
10+ Useful Gifts For Hikers
Hikers need very specific items to help on their hikes. And you’ll find them here.
10+ Useful Camper Gifts (For Couples)
This list is for RV campers who camp in pairs, not single campers or tent campers.
Gifts For Travelers
Top 10 Gifts For The Road Tripper
If your friend would rather drive than fly, this list will help make their drive smoother.
Top Ten Gift Ideas For The Jetsetter
If your friend likes traveling by plane, these gifts will make their air travel easier.
Gifts For Men
10+ Wearable Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Yes, this says Father’s Day, but these items — like shirts and hats — are good for dad anytime.
Edible Gifts For Father’s Day
Yes, this also says Father’s Day, but these items, but your man can eat these snacks anytime.
Father’s Day Gift Ideas (that he actually wants)
Again, yes, this says Father’s Day. But these gifts work for men for any holiday.
5 Clothing Items For Your Husband’s Stocking
If your looking for items to fill your man’s stocking, this will help.
Gifts For Women
10 Wearable Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Yes, this says Mother’s Day, but these items — like shirts and socks — are good for mom anytime.
10 Best Edible Mother’s Day Gifts
Even though this says Mother’s Day, these snacks are good anytime.
Mother’s Day Gifts Ideas (she’ll actually want)
This list says Mother’s Day, but it’s filled with gifts for women you can buy anytime.
10+ Last Minute Gifts For Women
If you’re running out of time and still need something great, this list will help.
Gifts For Homeowners
10+ Unique Housewarming Gift Ideas
If you’re shopping for a new homeowner, this list will help.
Educational Gifts
Top 10+ LeapFrog Educational Toys To Gift
For toys that teach, check out this list.
10+ LEGO Gift Ideas (That Aren’t LEGO Sets)
LEGO sets are definitely educational and help the imagination.
10+ Top Wooden Toys For Kids Under 6
Wooden toys are so popular and this list is filled with all the best ones.
Gifts For Families
20 Board Games For Families To Play Together
Board games are perfect for game night.
Other Gift Ideas
10+ Fun Gifts For True Crime Fans
If your friend loves true crime podcasts, she’ll love these gifts.
Top 10+ Hot Wheels Gift Ideas
Hot Wheels toys are so much fun, especially when you buy these ones and accessories.
10+ Back To School Gifts For Teachers
When you’re shopping, don’t forget about your child’s teacher.
Top 10+ Photo Gift Ideas
If your have a zillion photos on your phone, use some of them to make these gifts.
Top 10+ Gifts For Succulent Lovers
Succulents are super popular and these gifts will be really popular with your friend.
Top 10+ Gifts For Couples
If you’re shopping for a couple, get something they can use together — like anything on this list.
10+ Great Matching Gifts For Siblings
Shopping for siblings is great when you get them something similar but different from this list.
10+ Gifts For Poker Players
Your friend might be one step closer to the World Series Of Poker with help from these gifts.
Holiday Season Tips
Time-Saving Hacks For The Holiday Season
If you’re running out of time this holiday season, these hacks will help.
Ways To Have A Stress-Free Holiday Season
Don’t stress this season when you keep all of these tips in mind.
5 Holiday Traditions You Can Start This Year
If you want to start some holiday traditions, this list has some good ideas.
5 Reasons To Start Christmas Shopping In July
Starting your Christmas shopping early is great for a variety of reasons (all captured here).
Holiday Treats
Homemade Peppermint Bark Recipe
Peppermint bark is the perfect bite of minty chocolate.
Chocolate Christmas Tree Pretzel Sticks
You can enjoy these Christmas tree pretzels alone or on top of cupcakes.
Christmas Rice Krispies Treats Recipe
Take the classic treats and make it seasonal with this recipe.
Chocolate Christmas Fudge Recipe
Christmas Fudge is three ingredients, so it’s so easy and so delicious.
DIY Snowman Snack Mix & Free Gift Tag
This Snowman snack mix comes with a free printable so it’s easy for you to make for your neighbors.
20+ Christmas Treats For Kids To Make
If your kids want to help you bake this season, anything on this list will work.
Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies
These Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies are so easy to make and look adorable on your Christmas cookie trays.
Holiday Crafts
DIY Cat Food Can Christmas Ornament
Upcycle a cat food can into a cute ornament for your pet.
DIY Felt Santa Gift Card Holder
If you’re giving a gift card, you can make this cute holder to put it in.
What additions would you like to see on our Holiday Gift Guide? Let us know in the comments.
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen
Friday 29th of November 2019
I love your holiday gift guide. You have a gift for everyone!
Dani Flanders
Wednesday 27th of November 2019
What an incredible resource!! I love the coffee gift ideas!
Cindy Ingalls
Wednesday 27th of November 2019
This is such a comprehensive gift guide. I love that there is something for everyone.
AMY
Tuesday 26th of November 2019
Those were a great holiday gift guide. Thank you for sharing, Getting problem since its Christmas already and I have done nothing.
Jenjen Balatico
Monday 25th of November 2019
Great curation you posted! Bookmarked