Holiday Gift Guide: The Coolest Gifts for Everyone on Your List
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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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.
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Personalized Photo Puzzle (Minted / Alethea & Ruth)
Custom photo puzzle available in multiple piece counts — a sentimental activity gift for kids and families.
From: 28 unique personalized gifts for kids from toddlers to teens | Holiday Gift Guide
Tasteful Personalized Writing Journals
Tasteful Personalized Writing Journals
From: 20 very cool personalized gifts for adults to make things extra special this year | Holiday Gift Guide
'Fold in the Cheese' Schitt’s Creek Apron (Good Crafternoon Company)
Kitchen apron printed with the 'Fold in the Cheese' line in multiple colors — a practical, humorous gift for home cooks.
From: We found the very best Schitt's Creek gifts for all the fans on your holiday gift list
Sugar Sidewalk PG-13 Funny Candle Advent Calendar
24 lightly scented soy candles with playful PG-13 names and crackling wood wicks — a cheeky aromatherapy countdown.
From: 24 of the absolute best 2023 Advent calendars for crafty kids, cool teens, and Christmas-loving adults
Retro David Bowie Tee for Kids (Etsy)
Graphic retro Bowie tee — an inexpensive band-shirt gift for music-loving teens.
From: More than 60 amazing holiday gifts for kids under $15: Like, GOOD gifts. Not stocking stuffers.
Earrings for Proud Geeks
Earrings for Proud Geeks
From: More than 60 amazing holiday gifts for kids under $15: Like, GOOD gifts. Not stocking stuffers.
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Monthly or yearly subscription granting kids access to a large library of ebooks and audiobooks—good for young readers and families.
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From: 22 of the best Taylor Swift gifts for your special Swiftie | Holiday Gift Guide
single friendship bracelet-making packs
From: 22 of the best Taylor Swift gifts for your special Swiftie | Holiday Gift Guide
A poster for instant download featuring their favorite song lyrics
A poster for instant download featuring their favorite song lyrics
From: 45 brilliant last-minute holiday gift ideas you can ship, make, pick up, or IOU. You've got this! | Holiday Gift Guide
Personalized Wooden Music Box (Art Toy Shop)
Handmade wooden music box engraved with a name — a classic keepsake with a modern design aesthetic.
From: 28 unique personalized gifts for kids from toddlers to teens | Holiday Gift Guide
Wooden unicorn ornament set
Wooden unicorn ornament set
From: More than 60 amazing holiday gifts for kids under $15: Like, GOOD gifts. Not stocking stuffers.
Softer-Than-Cashmere Scarf
A very soft scarf in kid sizes or smaller adult sizes — a cozy, easy-to-replace winter accessory.
From: More than 60 amazing holiday gifts for kids under $15: Like, GOOD gifts. Not stocking stuffers.
Calm App Subscription
A premium subscription to the Calm meditation and sleep app for guided meditations, breathing exercises, and sleep stories.
From: 45 brilliant last-minute holiday gift ideas you can ship, make, pick up, or IOU. You've got this! | Holiday Gift Guide
Moira Prayer Candle (Flaming Feminist)
Novelty prayer candle themed around Moira Rose — an affordable, tongue-in-cheek gift for devoted fans.
From: We found the very best Schitt's Creek gifts for all the fans on your holiday gift list
Leslie Knope–Style Galentine’s Postcards
Individual postcards featuring Leslie Knope–inspired compliments—easy to mix-and-match for personalized Galentine notes.
From: Cool Galentine's Day gift ideas for your BFF, Leslie Knope style
Handwriting or Handprint Personalized Beads
Custom beads featuring handwriting or tiny handprints, wearable alone or stacked as a unique keepsake.
From: 20 very cool personalized gifts for adults to make things extra special this year | Holiday Gift Guide
Taylor Swift Eras Angel Prayer Candle (The Key Lime Dog, Etsy)
Themed prayer candle featuring Taylor Swift Eras artwork—novelty decor for fans and concert-goers.
From: 22 of the best Taylor Swift gifts for your special Swiftie | Holiday Gift Guide
Tiny Ahava (Love) Necklace by Sima G
Delicate Ahava (love) necklace—simple, meaningful jewelry gift suitable for tweens and teens.
From: 20 wonderful Hanukkah gifts for kids from toddlers to teens | Holiday Gift Guide
Custom Pet Portrait Gift Card
An IOU gift card for a commissioned pet portrait so the recipient can work directly with the artist.
From: 45 brilliant last-minute holiday gift ideas you can ship, make, pick up, or IOU. You've got this! | Holiday Gift Guide
Personalized Wooden Name Ornament (Oh Little Wren)
Custom wooden animal-shaped name ornament — a keepsake holiday decoration that can be personalized with a child's name.
From: 28 unique personalized gifts for kids from toddlers to teens | Holiday Gift GuideSugar Sidewalk R-Rated Snarky Candle Advent Calendar
Adult-oriented set of 24 scented soy candles with snarky, R-rated names and crackling wood wicks for a humorous holiday countdown.
From: 24 of the absolute best 2023 Advent calendars for crafty kids, cool teens, and Christmas-loving adults
Dreidel Helvetica Shirt
Graphic dreidel T-shirt with Helvetica design — casual wearable gift for kids or adults.
From: 25 wonderful Hanukkah gifts for toddlers to teens 2022 | Holiday Gift Guide
Holiday Stud Earrings (Naaz Design Co)
Handmade festive stud earrings packaged for gifting — a small jewelry gift for older kids or tweens.
From: More than 60 amazing holiday gifts for kids under $15: Like, GOOD gifts. Not stocking stuffers.