The Absolute Best Gifts for Everyone on Your List

Is it just us or does the holiday season feel brighter than ever? Many of us are finally being reunited with loved ones, and shopping for the best gifts (somehow?) feels less stressful—and way more exciting—than expected. (It certainly helps when you have options for days to choose from.) Granted, there may be shipping delays to be mindful of when hitting the checkout button, but that’s nothing a little planning can’t take out of the equation.

However many Christmas gifts you’ve already checked off your shopping list (or their wish list), we’re here to help you find the perfect gift. We’ve spent the last few weeks scanning the web for thoughtful gift ideas for everyone in your life—from your bestie who’s a ceramics enthusiast to your gadget-obsessed dad and then some—and decided to corral them all into one epic gift guide for you to browse and shop at ease.

Looking to surprise Mom with a monthly subscription box? There’s plenty. On the hunt for a unique gift from Etsy? Here you go. Trying to snag a great gift for your in-laws? Well, Black Friday is around the corner, and these early-bird deals are seasonal catnip for savvy shoppers. (Hi, Apple AirPods on sale.)

Fresh blooms, TikTok finds, Advent calendars, under-$25 stocking stuffers, Disney-inspired ideas, last-minute gifts—the selection of holiday gifts we’ve curated for friends and family members is virtually limitless and simultaneously spot-on. Dare we say it low-key rivals Oprah’s “Favorite Things”? Ahead, all the best gift ideas to shop in 2021.

First up, we have gifts for all the leading women in your life, from your grandma to your best friend to your colleague turned work wife. Highlights include cult-favorite skin-care sets from the likes of Glossier and Sunday Riley, cute stationery, luxe wintery candles, and cozy gifts for the ultimate homebody.

Glossier The Skincare Edit

$50.00, Glossier

Sunday Riley Anti-Aging Kit

$93.00, Sephora

Eberjey Gisele Piped Stretch-Modal Pajamas

$129.00, Net-A-Porter

Papier Scallop-Spine List Notepads

$29.00, Papier

Trudon Fir & Gloria Candle Box

$130.00, Neiman Marcus

Harris Reed Night Sky Cocktail Ring

$201.00, Missoma

Everlane The Cashmere Bandana

$50.00, Everlane

Tenoverten The Pedicure Kit

$95.00, Tenoverten

Chances are the thing Mom wants most this year is in-person hugs and kisses, but that doesn’t mean material gifts will be refused. Presents of the self-care variety are always appreciated, like one of Lake’s super-comfy robes to elevate her morning routine or a pretty weighted blanket under which she can snuggle up.

UrbanStems The Juneau

$95.00, UrbanStems

Cotton Napper Weighted Blanket

$249.00, Bearaby

Tory Burch Foundation Seed Box

$98.00, Tory Burch

JB x Lake Pima Robe in Meadow

$136.00, Lake

Bestowe Gifting Baby Shower Love

$120.00, Bestowe Gifting

Cos Eye Mask and Hot-Water-Bottle Holder Set

$125.00, Cos

Smythson Mara Passport Cover Wallet

$255.00, Smythson

The Laundress x Frances Valentine Hanging Cosmetic Kit

$98.00, Frances Valentine

Few guys care about the things we think they do (read “fancy sweaters,” “nubby-knit scarves”) and just want cool gifts they can actually use. Our advice? Skip the expensive stuff that’ll collect dust and go for pieces you know he’ll be excited about. We’re talking hot sauces for the foodie, cozy beanies, and fancy slippers—because guys like feeling themselves while they shuffle around the house too.

Google Nest Cam

$100.00, Best Buy

Apple AirTag

$29.00, Apple

GrowlerWerks uKeg Carbonated Growler

$159.00, Amazon

Fuego Spice Hot Sauce Gift Set (Set of 3)

$30.00, Amazon

Buck Mason Root Rib Cotton Cashmere Seafarer Beanie

$60.00, Buck Mason

Desmond & Dempsey Sansindo Tiger-Print Cotton Slippers

$75.00, Matchesfashion

Atlas Coffee Club Subscription Gift

$60.00, Atlas Coffee

Dyson Purifier Humidify+Cool Formaldehyde

$900.00, Dyson

From luxe beauty to chic home decor, Nordstrom has plenty of great gift ideas if you want to get your holiday shopping done in one fell swoop. Here are six highlights to get you started.

Charlotte Tillbury Walk of No Shame Lip & Eye Set

$60.00, Nordstrom

Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau de Parfum

$34.00, Nordstrom

Aesop The Advocate Set

$105.00, Nordstrom

Boy Smells Holiday Votive Candle Set

$58.00, Nordstrom

Blissy Dream 4-Piece Mulberry Silk Set

$120.00, Nordstrom

Great Jones The Dutchess Dutch Oven

$160.00, Nordstrom

Lauren Rubinski Forever Beaded Phone Strap

$115.00, Nordstrom

Estelle Colored Glass Stem Wineglasses (Set of 2)

$75.00, Nordstrom

Amazon has a little something for everyone, but you already knew that. Show off your gifting skills with some crowd-pleasing picks below, including buzzy skin-care sets, tech gifts, and the unexpected must-have—a Netflix gift card. (Humblebrag: For more fun gifts you can shop immediately, we put together our own gift guide on Amazon with Glamour-editor-approved picks.)

The Ordinary Face Serum Set

$44.00, Amazon

Kindle Paperwhite

$130.00, Amazon

L’or de Seraphine La Roseraie Scented Candle (17 oz.)

$45.00, Amazon

Nodpod Gentle Pressure Sleep Mask

$34.00, Amazon

Netflix Gift Card

$30.00, Amazon

“Ottolenghi Test Kitchen: Shelf Love” by Yotam Ottolenghi

$27.00, Amazon

Fujifilm Instax Link Wide Printer

$150.00, Amazon

Saltverk Gift Box