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Whether you're shopping for friends or family members, gift shopping can be overwhelming, and it can be challenging to come up with good gift ideas. So we’ve gathered some of the best gifts for any occasion, from blenders and espresso machines to smartwatches and treadmills. Our curated list includes some of our favorites, such as the Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker and Dyson Airwrap.
Kitchen and cookware gifts
This is the ultimate at-home slushie maker featuring SlushAssist Technology that automatically adjusts temperature for the perfect slushie every time you use it. It has six different programs to help you create anything from alcoholic drinks, milkshakes, frozen juice, and of course, slushies.
If you want the capability of an Instant Pot but don't have a lot of space, check out the 4QT RIO Mini. It has a wide base so you still get plenty of searing space but not the height of a regular-size Instant Pot so it's easier to store. It includes seven cooking functions: Pressure cook, slow cook, sauté, steam, cook rice, make yogurt, or keep meals warm.
Every home chef deserves the beauty and functionality of a Le Creuset dutch oven, and this round model is a versatile kitchen star. Enameled cast iron means incredible heat retention while the tight-fitting lid helps retain moisture in foods. It's easy to clean and compatible with all cooktops.
This air fryer performs nine functions: Air fry, roast, bake, broil, dehydrate, frozen, proof, reheat and keep warm. It's a super versatile kitchen star deserving of a place on everyone's countertop. It boasts a 6-quart capacity, but is also compact enough to fit just about anywhere. Make chicken, steak, fries, cookies - the options are only limited by your imagination.
Brew hot, delicious espresso anytime with this premium espresso machine whose multistep operation consists of pressure extraction, temperature extraction and microform bubbles. Its user-friendly interface offers volume shot control that lets you choose single or double shots.
Those with limited countertop space will appreciate this oven's compact design and build. Whether you want to air-fry, bake, roast, toast, reheat or broil, this oven does it all using steam infusion technology to give food a crispy exterior and soft, moist interior. It preheats and cooks faster than traditional ovens, and its spacious interior is ample enough to cook a 4.5-pound whole chicken.
Why run out to the store to buy ice cream when you can make your own with this intuitive machine? It's excellent not just for making ice cream but also for other delicious treats, including sorbet, gelato, smoothies and milkshakes. There are seven preset modes with the appropriate speed, pressure and time to make each treat, and a re-spin function for creamier, softer ice cream.
An essential kitchen appliance, but make it fun. This adorable checkered toaster comes in seven colors, has four functions and six browning levels.
Our Place's cookware is a cult-favorite for a good reason. The Always Pan 2.0 replaces multiple pans, and with the addition of the Perfect Pot, plus two mini versions, you're basically replacing over 30 pieces of cookware. The set comes in an array of aesthetically pleasing colors, is oven safe up to 450 degrees, and the self-basting lids and built-in strainers offer a smarter, safer way to cook.
Best home gifts
There's no reason why outdoor lights can't be used year-round. This strand of LED smart lights offer 100+ preset scenes, can be controlled with smart home systems like Alexa and Google Assistant and can be brightened or dimmed depending on the season and your mood.
This is Dyson's longest-running vacuum yet allowing 140 minutes of vacuum time on a single charge. This ultra powerful cordless vacuum illuminates dust with its Fluffy Optic cleaning head and gives real-time feedback on your clean with its LCD screen. HEPA filtration captures 99.99% of microscopic particles and allergens while the Digital Motorbar XL cleaner head detangles and picks up hair, including pet hair.
With 60-day capacity and a self-emptying base, this robot vacuum cleaner if your first line of defense against dust, pet fur and more. It has a true HEPA filter to capture 99.97% of dust and allergens while its matrix clean navigation means it doesn't miss a spot.
The ease of set-up and mobility made this an instant editors' favorite. This hammock chair delivers all the relaxation of a hammock, without the uncertainty that you'll be able to stay on it that regular hammocks bring. There is no awkwardness when climbing in, and once in, the length of the hammock stretches to accommodate a full extension of the body. This is one of the best gifts we've tested this year. It's so comfortable — you will not regret this buy.
This robot vacuum and mop combo delivers tangle-free vacuuming and a mop that extends to clean edges. The all-in-one base station has a 120-day self-empty dock, auto dust compression, auto mop washing and more. It also has carpet detection that lifts the mop to keep those areas dry.
Watch all of the birds who come to enjoy your feeder with this smart bird feeder. The camera captures and delivers images and videos of every bird that makes a visit, even in low light. Advanced AI helps identify over 6,000 bird species, sending the information to the accompanying app on your phone. The feeder's IP65 weatherproof rating and sturdy stand means you can watch the birds for many years to come.
Best beauty and hair care gifts
One of Oprah's "favorite things" in 2025, this new styling tool from Dyson has six accessories that can dry, smooth, curl, wave and volumize. If you've got a beauty lover at home, this is THE gift to give this year.
But do you even gua sha? If you have a beauty fan in your life, they certainly do and this stainless steel gua sha facial tool makes a perfect stocking stuffer. It's rust-resistant, non-absorbent and easy to sanitize. It's used to support lymphatic drainage and improve blood circulation but also, it just feels soothing after a long day.
Sol de Janeiro's Delicia Drench Body Butter goes on smooth and feels rich, but soaks in quickly providing moisture for up to 24 hours. It has a whipped texture and subtly gorgeous scent including notes of vanilla orchid, violet and sandalwood.
12 minutes a day. That's all it takes to get overall better skin health when using this LED mask. There are preset treatment cycles that use three types of science-backed light therapy — red light, infrared + red light and blue light — to boost collagen production and help reduce under-eye wrinkles, fine lines, discoloration and even acne.
This Nudestix Sunkissed Nudes kit has an all-over face bronzer, a magnetic, luminous eye color, and a gel color lip and cheek balm, all in a tin. It's an excellent makeup kit for summer wear and stays on all day.
This treatment goes beneath the skin to smooth lines, contouring and sculpting deep down to the facial muscles. After regular use, many users report increased firmness and reduced forehead lines.
Best wellness gifts
Our editor was so reluctant to leave this feedback because it seemed impossible, but after struggling with chronic tendonitis for months, this at-home red light therapy treatment eased her pain in days. Yes, days. It's easy to set up, portable, mobile and in our limited testing, really alleviated a chronic pain condition.
This at-home sauna blanket works effectively for relaxation. It's warm, comfortable and folds flat, so it's easy to store. Set up is also very simple, as is the remote use. Our tester did report that she didn't experience sauna-level sweating while in the blanket.
Best handbag gifts
There are multiple ways to carry this new crossbody bag. It has a top handle, a crossbody strap and a striped webbing strap, both of which are detachable. It has a front phone pocket, a zippered main pocket and interior pockets to keep all your daily essentials organized. It's made from recycled vegan leather and comes in 11 different colors.
This Marc Jacobs tote bag exudes elegance and is perfect for carrying anything from makeup and phones to tablets and jewelry. It has a logo print across the front, patch and zip interior pockets for storing small personal items, a zip closure and an optional adjustable strap.
Best tech gifts
The Oura Ring 4 allows you to track over 50 health metrics, including sleep, activity, stress, heart health, metabolic health and women’s health metrics. One charge delivers five to eight days of battery life and no screens are required to use it. It's designed to be worn day and night, allowing a fuller picture of your overall health.
Show off all of your favorite photos and videos on this digital frame's gorgeous 12-inch display. It features an interactive touch bar, built-in speaker, anti-glare, the ability to be displayed in portrait or landscape and more.
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The latest Apple Watch, the Series 11, boasts advanced, accurate sensors for tracking health and fitness metrics, including sleep, blood oxygen, hypertension notifications and can perform an ECG anytime. It has an always-on display, cellular connectivity for sending text messages and making phone calls, and an S10 SiP chip for improved performance.
The Polaroid Now+ is an upgraded version of traditional Polaroid cameras. The Bluetooth-connected app lets users tweak settings, such as double exposure, light painting and noise trigger. The bonus five filter lenses allow creative shots.
What we love about this camera is its compact size and minimalist design, which makes it excellent for traveling and storing in a backpack, purse or handbag. It turns on when you twist the lens and features automatic exposure and flash control for bright photos that don't look washed out.
Gen Z and Gen Alpha kids are all about tangible photos these days, and what better gift than an instant printer that prints vivid photos from smartphones and even social media? There's no ink or toner required; kids can customize the images using the HP app and this bundle comes with printer paper, stickers, markers, frames and more.
Got a car enthusiast or someone who loves solving problems at home? This scanning tool will help them get to the bottom of what's not firing, turning over or running on their vehicle. It provides real-time solutions, sends commands to test functions and allows users to view live data for advanced systems like ABS, SRS, transmission, and engine.
Best video game console and accessories gifts
After so long, the shortage of PlayStation 5 consoles has finally come to an end, meaning you can buy one ahead of the holidays. PlayStation fans will love the high-powered processor that renders outstanding visuals and 3D Audio technology for an immersive gaming experience.
The Xbox Series S delivers lightning-fast loading times, breathtaking graphics and gameplay with a refresh rate of up to 120 hertz. This bundle includes an Xbox Wireless Controller, a three-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership for playing online with friends, and other exclusive features.
If you know someone with a subscription to Amazon's cloud gaming service, Luna, we highly recommend giving them this pro controller. It's compatible with Windows, Mac, Fire TV, Fire tablet, iPhone, iPad, Chromebook and Android devices, and can connect via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or USB.
Virtual reality gaming is becoming increasingly popular, and the Meta Quest 3S is an outstanding holiday gift for gamers who want to get into it. This headset has high-definition resolution, hand tracking and easy-to-use controllers for an immersive gaming experience.
This headset offers 5K clarity, intuitive controllers and an easy setup process that doesn't require a console or personal computer. Visual comfort is prioritized thanks to a 120-hertz frame rate for running graphics-intensive games and apps, and the adjustment dial helps minimize eye fatigue.
Best toys and games gifts
One of the most anticipated LEGO sets of 2025 is a world of pure imagination. Willy Wonka's chocolate factory comes to life, complete with a chocolate river, the infamous ferry boat, candy trees and flowers, and minifigs of all the lucky winners (with their golden tickets, of course), Grandpa Joe, the Oompa Loompas, and the magical man himself.
This interactive toy is one to watch this holiday season. She wags her tail, blinks her eyes, drinks from a bottle and interacts with over 50 sound and motion combos. She even moos and will follow your kiddo around.
10K of this hot toy have been bought in the last month! Kids will love to watch the egg hatch and watch a baby dinosaur emerge through slime. Feed it a steak and use the over 100 sounds and reactions to train it into a friend T. rex or a vicious predator.
Kids with nurturing instincts will love caring for their 3D pets by feeding them, playing with them and rocking them to sleep. Pets grow into adults with consistent nurturing and care, and the more kids play with their pets, the more animals they can unlock, with up to 15 available.
Twister is one of the most popular and timeless games, and this new version has put a spin on the classic party game. Instead of getting down on the floor and playing on a mat, this game uses a smart device screen for interactive play where you have to reach for colored spots to match your ankle and wristbands.
Best fitness gifts
Those who want to save on costly gym memberships and work out from home will love this high-end treadmill. It has a 10-inch high-definition interactive display for streaming workouts, digital incline controls and a foldable design that makes storage easy.
Best alarm clock gifts
Drifting off to sleep isn’t easy for everyone, but this alarm clock was engineered by top sleep scientists to help those who have difficulty relaxing and falling asleep. It features preloaded music, nature sounds, meditation sessions and bedtime stories, and has a two-phase alarm system with non-alarming sounds.
This wake-up light features a sunrise to wake you up peacefully and simulates a serene sunset to help you drift off to sleep. There are 20 brightness settings and five wake-up sounds, and it has FM radio support and an automatic dimmable display.
Best headphones, earbuds and speakers gifts
What makes Apple's latest version of their bestselling earbuds better than the rest? Besides the active noise cancellation and personalized spatial audio, key new features include a built-in heart rate sensor, live translations powered by Apple Intelligence, all-new ear tips for a better fit and an upgraded rating on water and dust resistance.
These earbuds are designed to be super comfy, offer the most secure fit with a twist-to-adjust stabilizer feature and they're built for Google AI with the Tensor chip that powers premium, immersive sound.
Beats Studio Buds are terrific for casual listening and working out, thanks to their lightweight design and comfortable fit. The custom acoustic platform delivers balanced sound, and the battery can last up to 24 hours with the charging case.
These headphones combine noise cancellation with passive features so you can focus on your music or podcast. They also feature plush earcup cushions for extra comfort, two listening modes (quiet and aware), offer all-day battery life, and have the option to be used as wired headphones.
This speaker’s elegant design is refreshing, but it isn’t all looks and low quality. Its audio quality is impressive thanks to a 360-degree design that delivers multidirectional sound, and the IP67 protection means you can take it to the beach, a pool or any outdoor location without worrying about dust and water damage.
More of the best tech gifts
Take photos as deep as 16 feet underwater with this incredible and compact GoPro waterproof camera. With a long-lasting battery, HyperSmooth stabilization and photos in stunning 4K, this camera truly gives a ton of bang for your buck.
Make movie night a special occasion with this compact projector that's perfect for taking anywhere: outside, on a road trip or even to a friend's house. It has an upgraded entertainment hub to make streaming a breeze and offers brighter visuals via 500 ANSI Lumens and 98% Rec.709 wide color gamut.
This compact cutting machine is excellent for personalizing crafts, and its portable design makes it easy to travel with. It’s easy to set up and can cut and create nearly any design in less than 15 minutes. Plus, it features a digital library of 30 images to offer inspiration.
The possibilities are endless with a 3D printer, so if you know a creative individual who’s had their eye on one, this model is worth a look. It has a 6.66-inch mono LCD with a UHD resolution and 36 highly integrated LED lights with a COB lens and a free-form surface.
The Roku Express 4K+ is a fantastic streaming device and one of the more affordable ones. It offers access to the most popular streaming apps, such as Netflix, Apple TV+ and Hulu, and the Roku voice remote makes it easy to search all apps for available titles.
This three-speed record player has built-in custom-tuned speakers for high-quality audio and a removable dust cover for keeping your records in mint condition. Bluetooth connectivity means you can stream your favorite tunes from any smart device, and the headphone jack offers private listening.
More of the best Christmas gifts
Hurkle-durkle fans will love this faux fur throw that's the pinnacle of cozy blankets. Choose between the regular throw (60" x 50") or the oversized throw (80" x 60") in three different colors.
If you're going to give them a robe, make it the best robe. This luxe version is soft, ultra-absorbent and made from 100% Turkish cotton. It comes in five elegant hues, and is so comfortable, they'll want to stay cozied up all day.
With its FreeSip spout and built-in straw, this reusable water bottle gives you options. It's cup holder-friendly, has a leakproof lock and features an ergonomic side grip handle for comfortable use. It comes in tons of colors and its 40-ounce capacity will keep you hydrated for hours before needing a refill.
If you know a plant lover, we can't recommend this elegant olive tree enough as a holiday gift. This plant has small, silvery, gray-green leaves and requires a lot of sunlight to flourish. You can choose from small and medium-sized plants, and each plant comes in a nursery grow pot nestled in a planter.
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