Gift guides
Holiday Gift Guide: The Coolest Gifts for Everyone on Your List
From the editors
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.
Gift guides
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Gift guide · October 2, 2026Gifts to get in the bag before December, at Barnes & Noble
Treats & recipes
Gift guide · August 27, 2026OMG, have you tried Popsmith yet?
From the archive · December 21, 20127 make-ahead Christmas brunch recipes for a no-fuss, all-delicious morning
From the archive · December 18, 2011HoneyBells - The gift that won't arrive in time for Christmas. Which is exactly the point.
From the archive · December 14, 201310 of the best Christmas cookies from around the world
From the archive · December 12, 20148 of the best jelly donut recipes for Hanukkah. Or for anybody, anytime. Because donuts are non-denominational.
From the archive · December 21, 20145 crazy easy Christmas cookie recipes that make a perfect last-minute treat for Santa.
Cards
From the archive · December 16, 201315 of the funniest christmas cards. Zero fruitcake jokes.
From the archive · December 9, 201720 of the guaranteed funniest Christmas and holiday cards you'll find anywhere
From the archive · December 22, 2017Wonderful ways to make 12 of the most popular holiday gift cards more special
From the archive · December 15, 2017The coolest Christmas movie-inspired cards (ya filthy animal)
From the archive · December 10, 2012Way cool modern Christmas cards. For real.
From the archive · December 21, 2020Last-minute holiday gift ideas: Tons of options that let you skip the $$ shipping
Crafts & DIY
From the archive · December 11, 2017How to make Santa Slime: The DIY Christmas gift every kid will love giving (and getting).
From the archive · December 18, 201715 creative DIY holiday gift wrapping ideas that we love: Think outside the box. (Ha!)
From the archive · December 16, 20166 DIY holiday classroom gifts that are festive and fun
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, 2016Creative holiday gift wrapping ideas to make your presents even more amazing.
From the archive · December 8, 20154 fun paper jewelry kits for kids that make great holiday gifts
Printables & activities
From the archive · December 4, 2015The best Hanukkah coloring pages: 8 options that are beautiful, artful and free.
From the archive · December 19, 2014Deck the halls with printable Christmas ornaments from Smallful
From the archive · December 9, 2020Explaining Hanukkah to kids: Start with this PBS documentary
From the archive · December 14, 2022Irreverent cross stitch kits from Subversive Cross Stitch: The holiday gift probably not for your in-laws.
From the archive · December 13, 2014Easy Christmas cookie shortcut: Walkers shortbread. Really!
From the archive · December 22, 2018Christmas morning fun that doesn't cost a thing: Try this free printable Christmas Secret Decoder Wheel
Decor
From the archive · November 16, 20177 of the coolest modern, handmade Christmas stockings on Etsy
From the archive · December 5, 201210 cool Christmas ornaments that give back
From the archive · November 1, 2017The Stranger Things doormat you need for the holidays
From the archive · December 18, 2017The ultimate Chrismukkah gift: Found it!
From the archive · November 24, 2013Gifts that give back: These ornaments could change the world. For real.
From the archive · December 20, 2017We found the most magical ornament for a last minute Christmas DIY
More ideas
From the archive · December 8, 2021Why we're supporting Bombas this holiday: The gift that gives back in more ways than one
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 · December 10, 2015The perfect little affordable best friend gifts. Or really, anyone gifts.
From the archive · November 15, 2017Christmas sweaters have nothing on the new collection of holiday TOMS
From the archive · November 18, 2019Adopt a letter to Santa and make a child's holiday wish come true
From the archive · November 13, 2018Our favorite multi-denominational kids' holiday tees for a happy Hanukkah, merry Christmas, and joyous everything
From our stories & Selling now
7 picksEditors' top picks
LEGO Disney Princess Advent Calendar
$30.99Shop at Target (opens in a new tab)From: Cool Mom Picks Holiday Gift Guide: Best Advent Calendars for Kids
Chimney Advent Calendar
$29.99Shop at Paper Source (opens in a new tab)From: Cool Mom Picks Holiday Gift Guide: Best Advent Calendars for Kids
Hot Wheels 2026 Advent Calendar
$26.99Shop at Target (opens in a new tab)From: Cool Mom Picks Holiday Gift Guide: Best Advent Calendars for Kids
Dolly Parton Advent Calendar
$110Shop at Etsy (opens in a new tab)From: Cool Mom Picks Holiday Gift Guide: Best 2026 Advent Calendars for Adults
Bauble Bar Custom Name Necklace
$43.5Shop at BaubleBar (opens in a new tab)From: 2025 Holiday Gift Guide: Get a jump on holiday shopping with these great gifts!
A stunning cashmere sweater for under $40
$40.00Shop at Quince (opens in a new tab)From: 2025 Holiday Gift Guide: Get a jump on holiday shopping with these great gifts!
Personalized Taylor Swift Style 1989 Journal
$23.75Shop at Etsy (opens in a new tab)From: 25 cool gifts for teens this holiday -- that kinda make you look cool too | Holiday Gift Guide
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.