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Holiday Gift Guide: The Coolest Gifts for Everyone on Your List
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Holiday shopping can go from festive to "send help" real fast, so let us take a few names off your list. Here you'll find every Cool Mom Picks holiday gift guide in one place, from gifts for the kids and teens to grandparents, hosts, teachers and that one person who already owns everything. Shop our latest picks up top, or dig into the archives for years of tried-and-true ideas.
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6 guidesStart with a guide
Last week on Cool Mom Picks: what you bought, read and voted on
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The Cool Mom Picks 2026 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids
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Gift guide · November 4, 2026Our 2026 holiday gift cheat sheet, with 50 gifts for every age and budget
From the archive · December 19, 201911 easy but outrageous homemade liqueur gifts to toast the holidays | Holiday Gift Guide
Gift guide · November 4, 2026The Cool Mom Picks 2026 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids
Gift guide · October 24, 2026Cool Mom Picks Holiday Gift Guide: Best 2026 Advent Calendars for Adults
Gift guide · October 29, 2026Cool Mom Picks Holiday Gift Guide: Best Advent Calendars for Kids
From the archive · December 11, 20238 of the coolest modern nativity sets that belong on your own mantel, not your grandma's.
Gift guides
Gift guide · November 9, 2026Last week on Cool Mom Picks: what you bought, read and voted on
Gift guide · November 6, 2026Bijou Build: a modular outdoor playset that grows with your family
Gift guide · November 5, 202614 gifts teen boys will actually want this year, from $20 earbuds to an NBA team throw
Gift guide · November 5, 202623 stocking stuffers for 2026 that kids, teens and grown-ups will actually use
Gift guide · November 4, 2026The Cool Mom Picks 2026 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids
Gift guide · November 4, 2026Our 2026 holiday gift cheat sheet, with 50 gifts for every age and budget
Treats & recipes
Gift guide · August 27, 2026OMG, have you tried Popsmith yet?
From the archive · December 17, 2018Sweet! 11 creative holiday bake sale treat ideas that are sure to go faster than the others.
From the archive · December 2, 2021Say cheers for these holiday cocktails and mocktails that feature your favorite holiday flavors, from gingerbread to candy cane
From the archive · December 18, 20197 no-bake holiday cookie ideas that are creative enough for cookie swaps, holiday hostess gifts, or you know, dessert.
From the archive · December 15, 2020Holiday snack trays! These 9 fun ideas make hanging at home feel like a party
From the archive · December 12, 20175 of the most gorgeous thumbprint cookies for easy holiday baking
Cards
From the archive · December 10, 201413 tips for a more sustainable holiday that can save you a ton of money.
From the archive · December 22, 2017Wonderful ways to make 12 of the most popular holiday gift cards more special
From the archive · December 12, 2008Something for those poor new babies who will always get the combined birthday/holiday gift the rest of their lives.
From the archive · December 15, 2008Attention procrastinators, there's still time to make Christmas cards
From the archive · October 5, 2009Holiday cards? Already? Paper Culture says, yep.
From the archive · November 12, 2009elum designs holiday cards take me far from the maddening crowds
Crafts & DIY
From the archive · November 21, 201314 creative gift wrap ideas to make your nice list feel super special this holiday season
From the archive · December 19, 201112 festive holiday gift wrap ideas
From the archive · December 18, 201715 creative DIY holiday gift wrapping ideas that we love: Think outside the box. (Ha!)
From the archive · November 8, 2009Jewelry making kits that might just make your holidays too
From the archive · December 22, 2010Holiday printables for the last minute-gift wrapping frenzy
From the archive · December 4, 2011Handmade Holidays: Ten DIY gifts that don't look like you cheaped out
Printables & activities
From the archive · November 27, 202312 cool DIY holiday gifts from the kids . . .For parents, grandparents, teachers and friends
From the archive · December 2, 20148 fun Hanukkah gift ideas for kids, one for every night. Shopping done!
From the archive · November 12, 201412 of the most spectacular advent calendars to help you count down to Christmas
From the archive · December 4, 2015The best Hanukkah coloring pages: 8 options that are beautiful, artful and free.
From the archive · November 4, 202011 of our favorite new Advent calendars for kids to help countdown to Christmas
From the archive · December 6, 201012 awesomely cool holiday books for kids
Decor
From the archive · November 16, 20177 of the coolest modern, handmade Christmas stockings on Etsy
From the archive · December 18, 2019Yes, real Christmas trees are better for the environment than artificial trees. Here are the facts.
From the archive · December 3, 20129 DIY handmade Christmas ornaments that you really can make
From the archive · December 5, 201210 cool Christmas ornaments that give back
From the archive · November 24, 2013Gifts that give back: These ornaments could change the world. For real.
From the archive · December 5, 20166 unexpected nativity sets your kids can actually play with
More ideas
From the archive · November 27, 201514 of our favorite small shops and online children's boutiques to help you #shopsmall for the holidays.
From the archive · November 18, 20164 Advent calendars with allergen-free chocolate for kids to count down to Christmas safely.
From the archive · December 14, 201610 fabulous holiday gifts under $25 for the whole family
From the archive · November 15, 2017Christmas sweaters have nothing on the new collection of holiday TOMS
From the archive · November 15, 20139 of the most wonderful Advent calendars to get you ready for the Christmas countdown with a smile
From the archive · December 16, 20177 funny holiday hostess gifts, because more laughter please!
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12 picksEditors' top picks
rhode pocket blush in Sleepy Girl
$25See it in the guideFrom: Last week on Cool Mom Picks: what you bought, read and voted on
Vessi Women's Weekend Classic
$150See it in the guideFrom: Last week on Cool Mom Picks: what you bought, read and voted on
Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck
$50See it in the guideFrom: Last week on Cool Mom Picks: what you bought, read and voted on
Pokémon Legends: Z-A for Nintendo Switch 2
$69.99See it in the guideFrom: 14 gifts teen boys will actually want this year, from $20 earbuds to an NBA team throw
House of Marley Positive Vibration Rebel ANC Headphones
$149.99See it in the guideFrom: 14 gifts teen boys will actually want this year, from $20 earbuds to an NBA team throw
goodr Polarized Sunglasses
$35See it in the guideFrom: 14 gifts teen boys will actually want this year, from $20 earbuds to an NBA team throw
Melissa & Doug Water WOW! Vehicles
$8.99See it in the guideFrom: 23 stocking stuffers for 2026 that kids, teens and grown-ups will actually use
The Elf on the Shelf Tonie
$19.99See it in the guideFrom: 23 stocking stuffers for 2026 that kids, teens and grown-ups will actually use
ohora Semi-Cured Gel Nail Strips
$16See it in the guideFrom: 23 stocking stuffers for 2026 that kids, teens and grown-ups will actually use
Ms. Rachel Toniebox
$149.99See it in the guideFrom: The Cool Mom Picks 2026 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids
Oh Hanukkah Gift Basket
$90See it in the guideFrom: The Cool Mom Picks 2026 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids
Tickle Me Elmo Giggle Max
$42.99See it in the guideFrom: The Cool Mom Picks 2026 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids
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Good questions
Frequently asked
What are good Christmas gifts for people who have everything?
Experiences, consumable luxuries, personalized keepsakes, and quality upgrades to everyday items. Gifts with a story attached beat gifts with a big price tag. Browse our holiday gift guides.
What are good Christmas gifts for parents?
Photo gifts and keepsakes from the grandkids, an experience to share, or a little luxury they'd never buy themselves. See our gifts for grandparents.
How do you make homemade Christmas gifts?
Start simple: baked treats, photo crafts, painted ornaments or kid-made cards are easy and loved. See our DIY and handmade gifts for more ideas.
What are good Christmas gifts for couples?
Things to enjoy together: an experience or date night, a game, something for their home, or a cozy shared treat.