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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
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When is the Lululemon Black Friday sale? What went on sale last year and how it works
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When is LEGO's Black Friday sale? Dates, Insiders Weekend and what usually goes on sale
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Gift guide · November 10, 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
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Gift guide · November 5, 202623 stocking stuffers for 2026 that kids, teens and grown-ups will actually use
From the archive · November 29, 2020My favorite NYC food gifts from 10 New York institutions, for those who can't get here right now. | Holiday Gifts
Gift guides
Gift guide · November 10, 2026When do Black Friday sales start? Every 2026 date, plus the best toy and kid deals
Gift guide · November 10, 2026When is the Crocs Black Friday sale? Early deals, last year's prices and what to expect
Gift guide · November 10, 2026When is the Bath & Body Works Black Friday sale? Last year's deals, plus Candle Day
Gift guide · November 10, 2026When is the Lululemon Black Friday sale? What went on sale last year and how it works
Gift guide · November 10, 2026Nintendo Switch 2 Black Friday deals: what's actually on sale, and what isn't
Gift guide · November 10, 2026When is LEGO's Black Friday sale? Dates, Insiders Weekend and what usually goes on sale
Treats & recipes
Gift guide · August 27, 2026OMG, have you tried Popsmith yet?
From the archive · November 27, 2009Christmas cookie decorating, hold the artificial colors
From the archive · December 14, 2009Holiday chocolates designed by your kid
From the archive · November 30, 2011The perfect gift for baby's first Hanukkah
From the archive · December 3, 2011A step up from Hanukkah gelt and candy canes
From the archive · December 12, 20116 easy holiday treats, no culinary degree required.
Cards
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
From the archive · November 14, 2009Even the sample sales sites are doing gift cards now.
From the archive · November 29, 2009When a holiday card is much more than just a holiday card
Crafts & DIY
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
From the archive · December 10, 2011Personalized stamps for the holidays? There's still time!
From the archive · December 19, 201112 festive holiday gift wrap ideas
From the archive · November 16, 2012Hanukkah crafts for kids: one more thing off your plate with Kiwi Crate
Printables & activities
From the archive · November 26, 2009How the Grinch Monopolized my Blu-ray Player
From the archive · December 11, 2009A trip around the world this Christmas for $19.99? Sign me up.
From the archive · November 22, 2010Books to bring the Festival of Lights to life
From the archive · December 6, 201012 awesomely cool holiday books for kids
From the archive · December 6, 2010This holiday season, feel like a crafting genius
From the archive · December 9, 2010Your kid wants a puppy for Christmas? Get The Puppy Sister instead.
Decor
From the archive · November 28, 2008Custom Christmas ornaments, delivered on doves' wings
From the archive · October 25, 2009Gorgeous, affordable holiday gifts with one catch - have to order them now.
From the archive · November 13, 2009Personalized Hanukkah plates knock one of those eight gifts off your list
From the archive · November 18, 2009Make your own holiday ornaments - so awesome
From the archive · November 20, 2009Eco Christmas stockings - Surely Santa would approve
From the archive · November 24, 2009Ceramic Christmas ornaments and other bits of loveliness
More ideas
From the archive · December 15, 2008O Christmas Tree (candle), O Christmas Tree (candle)
From the archive · December 18, 2008Redefining Christmas: The gift that really keeps on giving
From the archive · November 5, 2009Modern Hanukkah menorahs? Thanks, Jonathan Adler
From the archive · November 12, 2009Baby's First Christmas Gift - Ringo the red nosed teething reindeer
From the archive · November 16, 2009Putumayo comes out with a new Christmas CD, and my ears feel like they got a gift
From the archive · November 18, 2009Holiday plaid for Christmas and beyond
Each opens inside its guide
12 picksEditors' top picks
Gap Baby & Toddler VintageSoft joggers
$14See it in the guideFrom: Our 2026 holiday gift cheat sheet, with 50 gifts for every age and budget
Floss & Rock Dino Magic Water bath book
$13.50See it in the guideFrom: Our 2026 holiday gift cheat sheet, with 50 gifts for every age and budget
Primary kids organic PJ set
$29See it in the guideFrom: Our 2026 holiday gift cheat sheet, with 50 gifts for every age and budget
XL vintage reclaimed terracotta planter
$499See it in the guideFrom: What's selling on Etsy this week: 16 gifts shoppers are buying right now
Manjula pothos cutting
$1.49See it in the guideFrom: What's selling on Etsy this week: 16 gifts shoppers are buying right now
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
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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.