101 Best Gift Ideas People Actually Want (2024)

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Holiday and Christmas gift shopping can feel tedious and overwhelming. It can be tempting to stick to gift cards (which, admittedly, I still think are great gifts when given appropriately). However, I went through years of gift giving and receiving, asked for feedback from others, and pulled together the top 101 best gift ideas that people actually want!

Even if you’ve come across this list after the official gift giving season is over, keep it on hand for when birthdays and special occasions roll around!

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Gift Ideas People Actually Want

To make your gift shopping a little easier, I’ve divided these 75 best gift ideas into categories.

However, I want to call out my absolute favorites from multiple categories first.

1. Caraway Non-Toxic Bakeware and Cookware

If you have a loved one who loves to cook or bake, add Caraway non-toxic kitchenware to the top of your list.

I’ve used Caraway since 2021 and absolutely love how it cooks and bakes our food. Even more importantly, it is non-toxic so I know I’m doing my very best for our family. You can read all about my experience in this post.

While I have the entire cookware set, and the bakeware set, I do have a few favorites.

These are the products I use every single day to make dinner:

• 15×10 baking sheet
• 4.5 qt saute pan
• 3 qt sauce pan

When I’m baking bread or cakes, the loaf pan, 9×13 rectangle pan and cake pans are absolute stars. I never use grease, sprays or even butter and flour to prep my pans, yet my breads and baked goods slide out without any issues every time.

I absolutely love the non-stick, non-toxic nature of these pans and I’m positive your loved one will too. Make sure to take advantage of Caraway’s holiday sales as it is rare that Caraway goes on sale!

2. Cozy Minky Blankets

Next up are our family’s favorite minky blankets: Minky Couture.

Minky blankets are a dime a dozen, but if you want the very best quality, Minky Couture is worth the investment for your loved one.

I’ve owned my oldest Minky blanket since 2017 and it still feels as luxurious after dozens of washes as it did the day I got it. This year I finally invested in our fifth blanket so that every family member has one.

No more fighting over the favorite! My preference is the Monster size. It fits one person perfectly head to toe; but if you’re a cuddler, two can sneak under it too.

You can use code symonds45 to save 45% off your order.

3. Tools to Make Life Easier

Sometimes cleaning tools can get a bad rap as a gift idea. However, if I am given something that makes a daily task easier, then that’s a win in my book.

These are my favorite cleaning buddies that I have even loaned out to loved ones. Believe me, it can be a bear to get them back. 😉

• Electric spin scrubber
• Electric floor mop

Both of these items make cleaning the toughest bathroom and floor messes simple and quick. They are back savers and are especially helpful for hard to reach places like deep tubs and behind toilets.

4. Heated Accessories

The final call out I’ll discuss is the heated items I love.

If you have a loved one that is a sports parent, outdoorsman or works outdoors, then these items are for you. They have saved me and my mom at sporting events. My husband wears his heated vest for all our soccer games, outdoor work, and hunting adventures.

• My personal favorite for sporting events and fall camping: heated camp chair
• My husband’s favorite: heated vest

101 Best Gift Ideas For Your Loved Ones

Now let’s cover it all! From stocking stuffers to the best gifts for parents to kid’s gift ideas, these are my tried and true favorite gifts to give!

*Denotes items I have and love.

Stocking Stuffer Gift Ideas

While I love all of these stocking stuffer gift ideas, and have tried to only feature quality finds, I do have to call out the Apple AirTag. This is a great gift for someone who is always losing things.

1. Harney & Sons Tea
2. Hoop Earring Set
3. Mini Palette
4. Walkie Talkies
5. Monogram Mug
6. Golf Glove
7. Handmade Soaps*
8. Set of Beauty Blender/Sponges*
9. Lightning Cable
10. Waffle Crew Socks
11. Apple AirTag
12. Pop Fidget Toys
13. Silicone Keychain
14. Ouai Body Cream
15. Claw Clip
16. Handheld Milk Frother

Gift Ideas For the Artist

My daughter loves art and owns a lot of these items! Her favorite is the wood box art painting and drawing set for its huge variety of mediums. I’m also sharing some fun options for adults and younger kids.

1. 162-Piece Deluxe Mega Wood Box Art Painting and Drawing Set*
2. Lush Garden Paint By Number Kit
3. Pastel Set
4. Travel Watercolor Brush Set
5. Clay Craft Set for Kids
6. Dual Tip Marker and Watercolor Set
7. Leather Bound Journal*
8. 12 Pack Micro Fine Point Drawing Pens*
9. 20 piece artist sketch set with bonus pads*
10. Needlepoint Embroidery Kit

For the Home Enthusiast

Shopping for a home enthusiast is the easiest, in my opinion. You can’t go wrong with a single item on this list.

Or, grab a basket and tuck a few favorites into it for a thoughtfully curated gift basket.

Looking for a very unique gift? For those who really want to invest in their home, consider buying them a subscription to the Elite Decorating Academy by She Holds Dearly (#18). In this online course, they will learn countless details about interior design and home decorating.

1. Beautiful Cloth Journaling Bible*
2. Handwoven Bolga Basket* (Fill with her favorite things)
3. Marble Phone Stand*
4. Cozy Gift Basket
5. Joyfully Said Wall Art* (Use code GRACEINMYSPACE for 15% off wall art and apparel.)
6. Cordless Electric Spin Scrubber*
7. Personalized Puzzle*
8. All in One Steam Sanitizing Electric Mop*
9. Set of 2 Arm Chairs
10. Decorative Bowl
11. Smart Frame TV
12. The Art of Home Hardcover*
13. Lifelike Hydrangeas*
14. Brass Picture Frame
15. Hatch Alarm Clock
16. Ceramic Box Cutter*
17. Coziest Minky Blankets Ever* (Use code SYMONDS45 for 45% off)
18. Subscription to the Elite Decorating Academy* by She Holds Dearly

For the Fashionista & Beauty Enthusiast

If you have a fashion and beauty lover, I swear by DIME’s skincare products. They are a clean skincare company and I’ve seen such a huge improvement in my skin that I no longer use any makeup beyond mascara and blush!

Tuck a few boxes of DIME in with a cozy sweater and pretty jewelry to create a wonderful gift idea.

1. Small Travel Jewelry Case
2. Essie Nail Polish
3. Card Case
4. Cozy Oversized Turtleneck*
5. Multi-Keeper Leather Belt
6. The Essential Bucket Tote
7. Shark FlexStyle System
8. Almond & Vanilla Body Butter
9. Cozy Oversized Cardigan
10. Dainty Gold Plated Necklace*
11. 5 Piece 14K Gold Stackable Rings*
12. Minky Memory Foam Slippers*
13. Deep Sleep Bath Soak
14. Dior Lip Plumping Gloss
15. DIME Starter Kit* (The Complete System is a great one! Use code symonds20 for 20% off.)
16. Cashmere Scarf
17. The $98 Cashmere Sweater

For the Chef, Baker and Grill Master

I’ve already detailed my love for Caraway above. However, some other items I couldn’t live without in the kitchen are my meat masher, marble spice canisters (so pretty!) and my favorite kitchen towels with easy hooks.

1. Caraway Bake or Cookware Sets*
2. Quick & Cozy Cookbook
3. Oil Cruet*
4. Dainty Coffee Spoon Set*
5. Meat Masher*
6. Marble Salt/Spice Canister*
7. 2 Pack Kitchen Towels with Easy Hook*
8. Mesh Grill Bags*
9. Cast Iron Enameled Dutch Oven*
10. GE Stand Mixer*
11. Ruffled Pie Dish
12. Gold Cocktail Shaker
13. Blackstone With Air Fryer Combo
14. French Press Coffee Maker
15. Personalized Handwritten Recipe Cutting Board (This would be such a beautiful personalized gift!)

For the Outdoorsman, Traveler or Soccer Mom

We chatted about my love of heated accessories above. Now, snag one or two other items from my outdoorsman list to round out the gift!

I almost added the WorkTunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection to my call out list above as well. This is a set of hearing protection that has built in bluetooth speakers. My husband uses these every time he does work on the lawn or his tractor. Hearing protection while he listens to a podcast or music!

1. Large Travel Backpack*
2. Garmin Watch
3. Women’s Rain Boots
4. WorkTunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection*
5. Outdoor Wool Blanket
6. Portable Power Bank*
7. Spotting Scope with Tripod*
8. Yeti Coffee Mug
9. Heated Vest*
10. Camping/Travel Towels*
11. Heated Camp Chair*
12. Camp Pillow*

Gift Ideas For Kids and Teens

Kids and teens can be either the easiest or the hardest to shop for. These 13 items have been my kids’ favorites over the years from the age of 3 to 13.

1. Wonderloom*
2. Glow in the Dark Terrarium
3. Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone
4. Fuji Instax Mini Instant Camera
5. LEGO The Office Set
6. Gumball Machine Maker Lab*
7. 100 Piece Picasso Tiles*
8. 3D Pen Set for Kids
9. Wingfeather Saga Boxed Book Set*
10. Chronicles of Narnia Book Set*
11. Bluetooth Hoverboard*
12. Reusable Self Sealing Water Balloons*
13. Reusable Kid’s Writing Tablet*

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I hope these 101 best gift ideas have been a helpful jumping off point for your holiday shopping!

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~Sarah