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To make holiday shopping easier, we broke down our gift guides by budget, interests, and the person you’re gifting.
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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. This can be especially true if you’re looking for a last-minute gift that will arrive in time.
Every year, Insider Reviews creates dozens of gift guides to help you find the best Christmas, (belated) 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 all of them below.
Although Christmas is around the corner, 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, and if you know your gift won’t arrive in time, check out this holiday hack that still gives them something to look forward to.
- 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
Gifts under $25
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- Thoughtful and fun gifts under $25 that won’t get regifted
The elements of a good present — thoughtfulness, usefulness, and uniqueness — shouldn’t be restricted to a big budget.
- Affordable tech gifts anyone will be happy to receive — all under $25
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.
- Fun stocking stuffers you can still order on Amazon in time for the holidays — all under $20
Stocking stuffers have a reputation for being cute but useless. These small gifts challenge that perception.
- Fun and practical stocking stuffers they’ll actually use — all under $10
Surprise your friendly neighborhood mail carrier or the cousin you only ever see at the big family holiday gathering with a thoughtful stocking stuffer.
- Inexpensive beauty gifts under $25 — from hydrating masks to matte lipstick sets
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.
- Fun and unique gift ideas for everyone on your list — all under $50
Whether you’re searching for practical, nostalgic, quirky, or sentimental, there’s an under-$50 gift from brands big and small in this guide.
- Clever gifts from Amazon — all under $50
From a pocket movie projector to a digital camera that instantly prints your photos, these are some of the coolest gifts on Amazon.
- Thoughtful and useful gifts for Mom — all under $50
When it comes to gifting your own mother, the saying “it’s the thought that counts” has never been more appropriate.
- Last-minute kitchen gifts under $50 that any home cook or baker will love
Even a simple and practical accessory like a ramekin or avocado slicer can make the foodie in your family happy.
- Work-appropriate gifts for your boss — all under $50
A good manager isn’t easy to come by. Show your appreciation with a useful, thoughtful, and work-appropriate gift.
- Smart and humorous gifts that your coworkers will actually be happy to receive
Gift the coworker who you Slack incessantly and stick to like glue at office happy hours.
- Hilarious White Elephant gift ideas under $50 that are guaranteed to get a good laugh
Gift swaps reward the niche, novel, and irreverent, with bonus points going to those who can check the boxes of funny and useful.
- Creative and affordable gifts for her that are all under $50
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.
- Practical and unique gifts for Dad — all 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.
- Gift ideas for everyone on your list — all under $100
With a $100 budget, you can buy anything from a waterproof speaker to an educational cooking class.
- Thoughtful and fun tech gifts under $100
Most people automatically think cool tech has to be expensive. Wireless earbuds, fitness trackers, and smart lights prove the assumption wrong.
- Gift ideas for him on Amazon for less than $100
Here’s a double whammy: Fast Prime shipping and an under-$100 price tag.
- Meaningful gifts that teachers will appreciate
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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- Hilarious White Elephant gift ideas under $50 that are guaranteed to get a good laugh
Gift swaps reward the niche, novel, and irreverent, with bonus points going to those who can check the boxes of funny and useful.
- Fun stocking stuffers you can still order on Amazon in time for the holidays — all under $20
Stocking stuffers have a reputation for being cute but useless. These small gifts challenge that perception.
- Fun and practical stocking stuffers they’ll actually use — all under $10
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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- Last-minute Christmas gifts that will arrive by Christmas day and still feel thoughtful
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.
- Thoughtful and useful gifts for Mom — all under $50
When it comes to gifting your own mother, the saying “it’s the thought that counts” has never been more appropriate.
- Gift ideas for women — from cult-favorite candles to a monthly book subscription
From classic cashmere sweaters to monthly wine subscriptions, you’ll be able to find something no matter your budget.
- Creative and affordable gifts for her that are all under $50
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.
- Best tech gifts for women that she’ll love this holiday season
These gifts are both stylish and powerful.
- Thoughtful and sweet gifts to give your grandma
Grandma is another important person in your life who you know always has your back. Show your love with these gifts.
- Gifts your girlfriend will love — from a cozy robe to a cold brew coffee maker
We give you more than three dozen gift ideas that make gifting your partner infinitely easier this year.
- Thoughtful gifts to give your wife
You don’t need to spend a crazy amount of money or plan an extravagant gesture to show your wife your appreciation and love.
- The best gifts for teen girls — for every interest and budget
This guide’s author has a teen sister herself and has many fun ideas as a result.
- Useful tech gifts moms will enjoy
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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- Last-minute Christmas gifts that will arrive by Christmas day and still feel thoughtful
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.
- Clever and thoughtful gifts for him — at every budget
Find the perfect gift for the man in your life, no matter what their interests or what your budget looks like.
- Thoughtful gifts for him that you can buy on Amazon
Practically every gift you can think of, from a fidget toy to luxury sheets, can be found on Amazon.
- Gifts for Dad at every budget
Dads always say they never want anything, but we came up with plenty of gift ideas for you anyway.
- Thoughtful gifts your husband will appreciate
Some of these gifts for your husband might even benefit the entire family, so it’s a cost-efficient, win-win situation.
- Tech gifts that men will love to get this holiday season
Cars, audio, fitness, games — the tech gift options are limitless, but we narrowed down the lot to the best 37.
- Practical and unique gifts for Dad — all under $50
If you have a specific budget you’re working with, you’ll find affordable yet useful gifts in this guide.
- Gift ideas for him on Amazon for less than $100
Here’s a double whammy: Fast Prime shipping and an under-$100 price tag.
- Useful gifts for dads who travel that can be used now or on future trips
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
The purple iPhone 11’s glass back
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- Thoughtful and fun tech gifts under $100
Most people automatically think cool tech has to be expensive. Wireless earbuds, fitness trackers, and smart lights prove the assumption wrong.
- Best tech gifts for women that she’ll love this holiday season
These gifts are both stylish and powerful.
- Tech gifts that men will love to get this holiday season
Cars, audio, fitness, games — the tech gift options are limitless, but we narrowed down the lot to the best.
- iPhone accessory gifts for Apple lovers
Whether they have the newest iPhone or are still hanging on to their iPhone 6, they’ll love these small upgrades to their phone.
- High-tech smart home gifts for anyone looking to upgrade their life
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-enabled smart home and car gifts that are perfect for people who love tech
“Alexa…” Listen to music, call a friend, and change the room’s temperatures with these smart home products.
- Affordable tech gifts anyone will be happy to receive — all under $25
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.
- Useful Android accessories and gadgets that make great gifts
In an iPhone-driven world, it’s actually not as difficult as you think to gift an Android owner.
- Useful tech gifts moms will enjoy
Any mom, tech-savvy or not, can appreciate a good gadget that makes life easier.
- Tech gifts for teens that that won’t end up in a desk drawer
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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- Unique subscription boxes and services that keep on giving
The best subscription services help your recipient discover something new or make their everyday life a little easier.
- Unique Etsy gifts that come with free shipping
Etsy is a treasure trove for handmade goods. Even better, these ship for free.
- Hidden gems on Amazon that make thoughtful and personal gifts for anyone on your list
Using the Amazon Gift Finder tool, we found some cool gifts that make shopping on the site feel less impersonal.
- Last-minute gifts from Uncommon Goods they haven’t seen before
As its name suggests, UncommonGoods is filled with non-generic and memorable gifts. You’re guaranteed to find something truly unique here.
- Last-minute gift ideas from ‘Shark Tank’ that you can get from Amazon
The TV show “Shark Tank” never ceases to entertain and inspire us with its innovative products and hardworking entrepreneurs.
- Unique and interesting gifts you didn’t know you could find on Amazon
In the place known as “the everything store,” we found the most interesting gift ideas.
- Unique last-minute holiday gifts that still feel personalized and thoughtful
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.
- Hanukkah gifts for everyone on your list
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.
- Unique housewarming gifts from Amazon Handmade
This underrated section of Amazon combines the unique product selection of sites like Etsy and UncommonGoods with the convenience of the Amazon shopping experience.
- Amazon gag gifts to give as pranks for the holiday season
Beyond the usual fart jokes and political gags, there are gifts that are actually funny and memorable.
- The best toys and gift ideas for toddlers
The guide includes helpful labels for which age group each gift is appropriate.
Home and kitchen gifts
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- Last-minute cookbook gifts for every type of home cook
They’ll always have a meal, dessert, or drink ready on the table with one of these cookbooks in hand.
- Last-minute kitchen gifts under $50 that any home cook or baker will love
Even a simple and practical accessory like a ramekin or avocado slicer will make the foodie in your family happy.
- Last-minute cooking gifts for avid home cooks, as recommended by professional chefs
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.
- Homesick candles smell like home and make great gifts for any occasion
In order to create its candles, Homesick Candles polled people from different states and cities to find out what home smells like to them.
- Gifts anyone who just moved into a new apartment will appreciate
They may still be scrambling for appliances or putting on the finishing touches to their decor. Either way, we’ve got you covered.
- Creative and thoughtful host and hostess gifts that are even better than a bottle of wine
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
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- Milk Bar’s delicious desserts are the perfect food gift — here’s how to shop
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 lets you send food gifts from iconic restaurants around the country — here’s how it works
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.
- Last-minute gifts for tea lovers — from new brews to fun teapots 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).
- Last-minute gift baskets for all sorts of tastes and interests
These gift basket ideas include the usual (chocolate, cheese, and wine) and the unusual (Japanese snacks and tea “drops”).
- Unique chocolate gifts that go beyond the traditional box of sweets
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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- Cool last-minute gift ideas for the music lover in your life
Fuel their passion for songs, bands, instruments, and genres of all types.
- Magical ‘Harry Potter’ gifts even the most devoted Potterheads will love
Arm them with the gear that they can wear to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter or decor that shows off their Gryffindor pride.
- The best ‘Star Wars’-themed gifts for fans of all ages
This guide is filled with hands-on gift options, including a lightsaber, a huge Lego set, and a slime kit.
- Fun Disney gifts for kids of all ages
The top toys from ShopDisney and the Disney Store make great gifts for every kid on your list.
- Fun gifts that grown-up Disney and Mickey Mouse fans will love
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.
- Great coffee table books for Disney fans
These hefty books reveal all about Disney’s animation history, secrets of the theme parks, and more.
- Fun gifts for devoted Marvel fans
While Marvel primarily exists in comic book and movie form, there is a thriving market of Marvel-inspired goods and merchandise.
- Useful gifts for dads who travel that can be used now or on future trips
Make travels more enjoyable, restful, and convenient with gifts like comfortable shoes and a streaming service subscription.
- Fitness gifts that’ll make them look forward to breaking a sweat
Jumpstart their fitness goals for the new year with the appropriate gear or memberships.
- Baby Yoda gifts they’ll absolutely love even if they haven’t watched ‘The Mandalorian’
If they keep sharing Baby Yoda memes with you, chances are they’ll get a kick out of one of these gifts.
- Unique and fun gifts that both dogs and their humans will love
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
- Hidden gems on Amazon that make thoughtful and personal gifts for anyone on your list
Using the Amazon Gift Finder tool, we found some cool gifts that make shopping on the site feel less impersonal.
- Clever gifts from Amazon — all under $50, and many arriving before Christmas
From a pocket movie projector to a digital camera that instantly prints your photos, these are some of the coolest gifts on Amazon.
- Unique and interesting gifts you didn’t know you could find on Amazon
In the place known as “the everything store,” we found the most interesting gift ideas.
- Cool and unique gifts that teenagers will actually appreciate — all from Amazon
Teenagers are notoriously difficult to find gifts for, so skip the headache and read this guide.
- The best gifts for teen girls — for every interest and budget
This guide’s author has a teen sister herself and has many fun ideas as a result.
- Thoughtful gifts for him that you can buy on Amazon
Every gift he could ever want, from a fidget toy to luxury sheets, can be found on Amazon.
- Our favorite Amazon gag gifts to give as pranks for the holiday season
Beyond the usual fart jokes and political gags, there are gifts that are actually funny and memorable.
- Gift ideas for him on Amazon for less than $100
Here’s a double whammy: Fast Prime shipping and an under-$100 price tag.
- Unique Etsy gifts that come with free shipping
Etsy is a treasure trove for handmade goods. Even better, these ship for free.
- Last-minute gifts from Uncommon Goods they haven’t seen before
As its name suggests, Uncommon Goods is filled with non-generic and memorable gifts. You’re guaranteed to find something truly unique here.
- Last-minute gift ideas from ‘Shark Tank’ that you can get from Amazon
The TV show “Shark Tank” never ceases to entertain and inspire us with its innovative products and hardworking entrepreneurs.
- Quirky, unexpected gifts from Urban Outfitters for everyone on your list
Urban Outfitters is known for its slightly kitschy but interesting accessories, home products, and tech gadgets.
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