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Despite all the festive cheer and time away from work that usually comes with the holiday season, it can also be a stressful time if you plan on buying gifts for everyone in your life.
Every year, Insider Reviews creates dozens of gift guides to help you find the best Christmas, Hanukkah, and general holiday gifts out there – for any budget, hobby, interest, and person. You can find all our holiday gift guides on this page, but to make it even easier on you, we’ve also rounded up and categorized them below.
Although we still have plenty of time until the holiday season, general shipping delays and supply chain issues have encouraged us all to be proactive about holiday shopping. Consider this your ultimate cheat sheet to knock out your last-minute gift shopping for the year. Click on a link below to jump directly to all the gift guides in that category.
If you’re still stuck on what to buy, you can check out our all-time best products here.
- Gifts under $25
- Gifts under $50
- Gifts under $100
- Stocking stuffers
- Gifts for her
- Gifts for him
- Tech gifts
- Unique gifts
- Home and kitchen gifts
- Food and drink gifts
- Gifts for hobbies and interests
- Gifts from your favorite stores
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The elements of a good present — thoughtfulness, usefulness, and uniqueness — shouldn’t be restricted to a big budget.
It’s tough to be a tech enthusiast when the market is full of expensive gadgets. Some of the best tech gifts, however, won’t cost more than $25.
Stocking stuffers have a reputation for being cute but useless. These small gifts challenge that perception.
Surprise your friendly neighborhood mail carrier or the cousin you only ever see at the big family holiday gathering with a thoughtful stocking stuffer.
Grab these beauty stocking stuffers from brands that are kind to their skin — and your budget.
Gifts under $50
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- Gift cards you can deliver right to their email inbox for last-minute gifts that still feel personal
Looking for a last-minute gift card to send a loved one? Here are some of our favorites to help get you started.
Whether you’re searching for practical, nostalgic, quirky, or sentimental, there’s an under-$50 gift from brands big and small in this guide.
From a pocket movie projector to a digital camera that instantly prints your photos, these are some of the coolest gifts on Amazon.
When it comes to gifting your own mother, the saying “it’s the thought that counts” has never been more appropriate.
Even a simple and practical accessory like a ramekin or avocado slicer can make the foodie in your family happy.
A good manager isn’t easy to come by. Show your appreciation with a useful, thoughtful, and work-appropriate gift.
Gift the coworker who you Slack incessantly and stick to like glue at office happy hours.
Gift swaps reward the niche, novel, and irreverent, with bonus points going to those who can check the boxes of funny and useful.
Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for your sister, mom, partner, or otherwise, we’ve put together a list of over 50 great gifts under $50.
The unique selection of gifts includes picks for every sort of dad, from the hapless car-key-losing fool to the history buff and the masterful (and not-so-masterful) home chef.
Gifts under $100
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- Gift cards you can deliver right to their email inbox for last-minute gifts that still feel personal
Looking for a last-minute gift card to send a loved one? Here are some of our favorites to help get you started.
With a $100 budget, you can buy anything from a smart speaker to an educational cooking class.
Most people automatically think cool tech has to be expensive. Wireless earbuds, fitness trackers, and smart lights prove the assumption wrong.
Here’s a double whammy: Fast Prime shipping and an under-$100 price tag.
If you’re not already one of their favorite students, you surely will be after they receive something from this list.
Stocking stuffers
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Gift swaps reward the niche, novel, and irreverent, with bonus points going to those who can check the boxes of funny and useful.
Stocking stuffers have a reputation for being cute but useless. These small gifts challenge that perception.
Surprise your friendly neighborhood mail carrier or the cousin you only ever see at the big family holiday gathering with a thoughtful stocking stuffer.
Gifts for her
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There’s still plenty of time to find great gifts for everyone on your list. Here are last-minute Christmas gifts that can still be delivered on time.
When it comes to gifting your own mother, the saying “it’s the thought that counts” has never been more appropriate.
From classic cashmere sweaters to monthly wine subscriptions, you’ll be able to find something no matter your budget.
Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for your sister, mom, partner, or otherwise, we’ve put together a list of over 50 great gifts under $50.
These gifts are both stylish and powerful.
Grandma is another important person in your life who you know always has your back. Show your love with these gifts.
We give you more than three dozen gift ideas that make gifting your partner infinitely easier this year.
You don’t need to spend a crazy amount of money or plan an extravagant gesture to show your wife your appreciation and love.
This guide’s author has a teen sister herself and has many fun ideas as a result.
Any mom, whether they’re tech-savvy or not, can appreciate a good gadget that makes life easier.
Gifts for him
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There’s still plenty of time to find great gifts for everyone on your list. Here are last-minute Christmas gifts that can still be delivered on time.
Find the perfect gift for the man in your life, no matter what their interests or what your budget looks like.
Practically every gift you can think of, from a fidget toy to luxury sheets, can be found on Amazon.
Dads always say they never want anything, but we came up with plenty of gift ideas for you anyway.
Some of these gifts for your husband might even benefit the entire family, so it’s a cost-efficient, win-win situation.
Cars, audio, fitness, games — the tech gift options are limitless, but we narrowed down the lot to the best 37.
If you have a specific budget you’re working with, you’ll find affordable yet useful gifts in this guide.
Here’s a double whammy: Fast Prime shipping and an under-$100 price tag.
Make their travels more enjoyable, restful, and convenient with gifts like comfortable shoes and a streaming service subscription.
- Gifts every Disney fan will love — from a Disney+ subscription to a LEGO set from ‘Steamboat Willie’
The unapologetic Disney dad in your life might love a Disney Plus subscription, retro Magic Kingdom sweatshirt, or Mickey Mouse watch.
Tech gifts
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Most people automatically think cool tech has to be expensive. Wireless earbuds, fitness trackers, and smart lights prove the assumption wrong.
These gifts are both stylish and powerful.
Cars, audio, fitness, games — the tech gift options are limitless, but we narrowed down the lot to the best.
Whether they have the newest iPhone or are still hanging on to their iPhone 6, they’ll love these small upgrades to their phone.
You can gift something basic to introduce them to the concept of the smart home, or something more advanced to help them take their home automation to the next level.
“Alexa…” Listen to music, call a friend, and change the room’s temperatures with these smart home products.
It’s tough to be a tech enthusiast when the market is full of expensive gadgets. Some of the best tech gifts, however, won’t cost more than $25.
In an iPhone-driven world, it’s actually not as difficult as you think to gift an Android owner.
Any mom, tech-savvy or not, can appreciate a good gadget that makes life easier.
It can be hard to figure out which tech gifts teens are actually excited about. We’re here to help.
Unique gifts
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The best subscription services help your recipient discover something new or make their everyday life a little easier.
Etsy is a treasure trove for handmade goods. Even better, these ship for free.
Using the Amazon Gift Finder tool, we found some cool gifts that make shopping on the site feel less impersonal.
As its name suggests, UncommonGoods is filled with non-generic and memorable gifts. You’re guaranteed to find something truly unique here.
The TV show “Shark Tank” never ceases to entertain and inspire us with its innovative products and hardworking entrepreneurs.
In the place known as “the everything store,” we found the most interesting gift ideas.
A gift isn’t truly unique until it has a personalized mark on it — like a monogram, their favorite song, or their specific flavor preferences.
While the eight-day celebration of Hanukkah isn’t rooted in gifting, it’s become commonplace to give gifts over the course of the holiday.
This underrated section of Amazon combines the unique product selection of sites like Etsy and UncommonGoods with the convenience of the Amazon shopping experience.
Beyond the usual fart jokes and political gags, there are gifts that are actually funny and memorable.
The guide includes helpful labels for which age group each gift is appropriate.
Home and kitchen gifts
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They’ll always have a meal, dessert, or drink ready on the table with one of these cookbooks in hand.
Even a simple and practical accessory like a ramekin or avocado slicer will make the foodie in your family happy.
The pros tell us what to give someone who loves being in the kitchen. They personally use these tools and appliances in their professional or home kitchens.
In order to create its candles, Homesick Candles polled people from different states and cities to find out what home smells like to them.
They may still be scrambling for appliances or putting on the finishing touches to their decor. Either way, we’ve got you covered.
Nothing says “thank you for hosting” quite like a unique gift that won’t be regifted at the next housewarming party.
Food and drink gifts
Goldbelly
If they have a sweet tooth, they won’t be disappointed by the delectable cookies, truffles, and cake from the New York City-based Milk Bar.
Goldbelly makes it possible to satisfy their most specific cravings wherever they live in the US — a cheesecake from Junior’s, deep dish pizza from Lou Malnati, and more.
There’s no such thing as too much tea or teapots, at least according to this guide written by our editor (and self-professed tea lady).
These gift basket ideas include the usual (chocolate, cheese, and wine) and the unusual (Japanese snacks and tea “drops”).
It’s nearly impossible to go wrong when you’re gifting chocolate, but if you want to give them the best of the best, your search ends here.
Hobbies and interests
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Fuel their passion for songs, bands, instruments, and genres of all types.
Arm them with the gear that they can wear to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter or decor that shows off their Gryffindor pride.
This guide is filled with hands-on gift options, including a lightsaber, a huge Lego set, and a slime kit.
The top toys from ShopDisney and the Disney Store make great gifts for every kid on your list.
Mickey Mouse is a timeless crowd-pleaser, and we have lots of gifts that pay homage to this iconic Disney mascot.
- Gifts every Disney fan will love — from a Disney+ subscription to a LEGO set from ‘Steamboat Willie’
The unapologetic Disney dad in your life might love a Disney Plus subscription, retro Magic Kingdom sweatshirt, or Mickey Mouse watch.
These hefty books reveal all about Disney’s animation history, secrets of the theme parks, and more.
While Marvel primarily exists in comic book and movie form, there is a thriving market of Marvel-inspired goods and merchandise.
Make travels more enjoyable, restful, and convenient with gifts like comfortable shoes and a streaming service subscription.
Jumpstart their fitness goals for the new year with the appropriate gear or memberships.
If they keep sharing Baby Yoda memes with you, chances are they’ll get a kick out of one of these gifts.
It’s a no-brainer to give a dog owner something that has to do with dogs, but it’s more difficult to give something that they (or their dog) don’t already have.
Gifts from your favorite stores
Urban Outfitters
Using the Amazon Gift Finder tool, we found some cool gifts that make shopping on the site feel less impersonal.
From a pocket movie projector to a digital camera that instantly prints your photos, these are some of the coolest gifts on Amazon.
In the place known as “the everything store,” we found the most interesting gift ideas.
Teenagers are notoriously difficult to find gifts for, so skip the headache and read this guide.
This guide’s author has a teen sister herself and has many fun ideas as a result.
Every gift he could ever want, from a fidget toy to luxury sheets, can be found on Amazon.
Beyond the usual fart jokes and political gags, there are gifts that are actually funny and memorable.
Here’s a double whammy: Fast Prime shipping and an under-$100 price tag.
Etsy is a treasure trove for handmade goods. Even better, these ship for free.
As its name suggests, Uncommon Goods is filled with non-generic and memorable gifts. You’re guaranteed to find something truly unique here.
The TV show “Shark Tank” never ceases to entertain and inspire us with its innovative products and hardworking entrepreneurs.
Urban Outfitters is known for its slightly kitschy but interesting accessories, home products, and tech gadgets.
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