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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NYT Games Subscription Gift
Access to crosswords, Wordle, Connections, and other daily games for puzzle lovers.
From: 45 brilliant last-minute holiday gift ideas you can ship, make, pick up, or IOU. You've got this! | Holiday Gift Guide
Homemade Cookie Box (Baked Gift)
Artisan cookie boxes delivered nationwide for a comforting, shareable food gift.
From: 45 brilliant last-minute holiday gift ideas you can ship, make, pick up, or IOU. You've got this! | Holiday Gift Guide
Embroidered Feminist Makeup Bag / Pencil Pouch
A hand-embroidered pouch with empowering slogans, suitable for cosmetics, pens, or everyday carry.
From: Cool Galentine's Day gift ideas for your BFF, Leslie Knope style
Dreidel Helvetica T‑shirt
A clever dreidel-themed tee with clean typography, suitable as a casual Hanukkah gift for kids or teens.
From: 20 wonderful Hanukkah gifts for kids from toddlers to teens | Holiday Gift Guide
Cocktail & Mocktail Mixer Gift Box
Curated cocktail and mocktail mixer gift boxes shipped to recipients—great for at-home entertaining.
From: 45 brilliant last-minute holiday gift ideas you can ship, make, pick up, or IOU. You've got this! | Holiday Gift Guide
D&D Starter Set
D&D Starter Set
From: 25 cool gifts for teens this holiday -- that kinda make you look cool too | Holiday Gift Guide
1Password Families Subscription
Family plan for 1Password to share secure logins safely across household members.
From: 45 brilliant last-minute holiday gift ideas you can ship, make, pick up, or IOU. You've got this! | Holiday Gift Guide
Jazzagals T‑shirt (TimeTech Apparel)
Soft Jazzagals tee referencing the show’s singing group — a wearable gift for fans in various colors and sizes.
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Gem Snow Sparkly Advent Calendar
A gem-and-mineral Advent calendar revealing a new crystal, mineral, or rock each day with ID labels — great for teen collectors.
From: Over 20 of the best Advent calendars for 2022: From the magical to the luxurious, to... goofy dad jokes?
Wondership Wooden Santa Christmas Countdown
Wooden Santa-shaped countdown with 24 small drawers (two skin tones) you can fill with treats or trinkets for year-after-year use.
From: 24 of the absolute best 2023 Advent calendars for crafty kids, cool teens, and Christmas-loving adults
7-Pack of Hello Kitty Socks
7-Pack of Hello Kitty Socks
From: More than 60 amazing holiday gifts for kids under $15: Like, GOOD gifts. Not stocking stuffers.
Kawaii Boba Tea AirPods Case
A cute silicone AirPods case with boba-tea design — a decorative protective accessory for teens.
From: More than 60 amazing holiday gifts for kids under $15: Like, GOOD gifts. Not stocking stuffers.
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From: 25 cool gifts for teens this holiday -- that kinda make you look cool too | Holiday Gift Guide
Rainbow-Swirl Personalized Name Crayons (Art2theExtreme)
Handmade crayons formed into names—creative stocking stuffer for young artists.
From: 28 unique personalized gifts for kids from toddlers to teens | Holiday Gift Guide
Squishmallow DIY Bracelet Kit
A craft kit to make Squishmallow-themed bracelets — good for fans who enjoy DIY accessories.
From: More than 60 amazing holiday gifts for kids under $15: Like, GOOD gifts. Not stocking stuffers.
pre-printed version
From: 24 of the absolute best 2023 Advent calendars for crafty kids, cool teens, and Christmas-loving adults
Karma Is a Cat Mug (Jennifer Vallez, Etsy)
Ceramic mug with a whimsical Taylor Swift–inspired illustration — a fun, everyday gift for fans.
From: 22 of the best Taylor Swift gifts for your special Swiftie | Holiday Gift Guide
Cross-stitch fabric
Helpful Supplies - Cross-stitch fabric - Embroidery floss (ie, thread) - Embroidery hoops
From: 18 last-minute DIY holiday gifts for friends. And family, who you like enough to call friends. | Holiday Gifts
Jordan Jumpman AIR T-Shirt (Youth)
A youth Jordan Jumpman graphic tee — a sporty, branded clothing gift for kid athletes.
From: More than 60 amazing holiday gifts for kids under $15: Like, GOOD gifts. Not stocking stuffers.
Boss Lady Mug
Boss Lady Mug
From: Cool Galentine's Day gift ideas for your BFF, Leslie Knope style
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From: 25 wonderful Hanukkah gifts for toddlers to teens 2022 | Holiday Gift Guide
Personalized City Map Etched Rocks Glasses
Made-to-order etched rock glasses featuring a custom city map and optional name/date engraving for a meaningful gift.
From: 20 very cool personalized gifts for adults to make things extra special this year | Holiday Gift Guide
Custom Neon Name Sign (Custom Neon Wonderland)
Personal neon-style name sign to decorate a bedroom—bold personalized room décor.
From: 28 unique personalized gifts for kids from toddlers to teens | Holiday Gift Guide
Dad Jokes Advent Calendar (Oakdene Designs)
A personalized joke-a-day calendar with groan-worthy puns behind each door — a lighthearted, family-friendly gift.
From: Over 20 of the best Advent calendars for 2022: From the magical to the luxurious, to... goofy dad jokes?