Uncover the Perfect Christmas Gifts for Every Loved One

Best Gifts Under $25

The Apple AirTag emerged as a winner in two separate tests: luggage trackers and dog GPS trackers. It can withstand water, is lightweight and easy to set up, providing accurate results to locate your precious belongings, whether it's wheeled luggage or a furry friend. Another great option is this compact space heater, which is ideal for college students in icy dorms or apartment dwellers up north. It's lightweight and portable for yearly moves and automatically shuts off if tipped over, ensuring safety in communal living spaces. For those with a beach getaway on the horizon, this Turkish beach towel is a must-have. With its discounted price, nearly 40 hues to choose from, and lightweight design that absorbs water quickly and dries fast, it's a perfect gift.

These unisex slides are the ultimate slip-on shoes for various activities like letting the dog out, moving around the house, or running errands. I personally love the comfortable platform cushioning, durable and machine-washable material, and the wide color variety.

Best Gifts for Friends

For fragrance enthusiasts, this minimalist tray set from Courteney Cox's Homecourt line is a delight. It brings a bright scent like fresh roses and leaves dishes sparkling clean and smelling amazing. The hand wash and hand cream leave hands soft and smooth. When the temperatures drop, a cozy electric blanket is a wonderful gift. It provides extra warmth for those always feeling cold, and with heat range options and a backlit screen that's easy to adjust in the dark, it's a great choice. Wine glasses are a safe bet for Christmas gifts, and these ones are the best we've tried. Despite their sleek shell, they are quite durable and have a classic silhouette for a delicate sip.

We've tested 23 of the best packing cubes, and the Calpak set's design impressed us the most. It comes with five cubes with mesh panels for visibility and a water-resistant pouch for damp clothes or toiletries.

Best Gifts for Men

Whether at an office meeting, on the golf course, or watching their favorite football team play, men will appreciate a drink staying hot or cold (respectively). This Yeti tumbler is a favorite among editors and can be personalized for a unique touch. If you know a dad who adores their dog, this DNA test kit is a great gift. It's simple to use and provides thorough results. Save a man time and energy with this cordless electric leaf blower. It's easy to set up and has powerful airflow for quick leaf removal. The sleek cordless design is portable and easy to maneuver around the yard. With its memory foam footbed and thick rear outsole, this shoe offers ample cushioning, traction, and support. Our senior tester even noticed an improvement in his gait and posture. Editors also love Hoka shoes, like the women's Bondi 8, which makes a great Christmas gift.

If you know an aspiring mixologist, consider gifting a bottle of Renais Gin. Our staff writer discovered this small-batch gin in a cocktail-making class and loves its bold flavors of lemon peel, coriander, acacia honey, and rock salt.

Gifts for Women

If America runs on Dunkin, then moms run on Keurigs. Give your mom a morning boost with our favorite Keurig coffee machine. It offers options for hot or cold coffee and especially strong brews to start the day right. One of our editors achieved her reading goals this year with her Amazon Kindle. The paperwhite has a large, crisp display, is slim and compact for commutes or travel, and is waterproof for pool-side reading. Two of our editors swear by these platform sandals for their ultra-comfort, lightweight feel, and surprising support. They have a casual vibe but can be dressed up easily. Since they're waterproof, they're perfect for beach outings and weddings. A Therabody Sleep Mask is the gift of relaxation and good sleep. It blocks out light and lightly vibrates, stays in place all night, and the fabric part is machine washable.

Hot air brushes have revolutionized hair styling, reducing the blow-drying time from an hour to 20 minutes or less. The Shark stands out with its versatile attachments and heat settings, delivering a damage-free blowout.

Best Gifts for Teens

Our shopping writer has been wearing Oprah's favorite press-on nails for years and loves the design, shape variety, easy application, and longevity. These nail boxes are also a great size for stocking stuffers. If you have a bookworm at home, a personalized book stamp is a wonderful gift. It helps keep track of books and is absolutely adorable. Teens don't need noise-canceling headphones to tune out; they naturally do it. But investing in the best pair we tested allows them to enjoy their favorite music, podcasts, etc. without disturbing others. If you've seen Taylor Swift wearing black loafers at the ERAs tour shows, our associate editor found a pair for less than $30. They have a durable outsole and steady traction. For teen boys, we have a range of slip-on shoes for men that we highly recommend.

Best Gifts for Kids

When buying gifts for kids, their age is an important factor. We love this kitchen playset featuring Bluey for toddlers. It has interactive pieces, lights, and sounds to develop motor skills. For getting the whole family into the pickleball craze, this pickleball blast game is a good start. Ideal for ages 6 and up, it's a fun and competitive game with easy-to-follow instructions. Monopoly is a classic, and when we tested the best toys, it proved to be a winner. It's a strategy game suitable for kids age 8 and older and is built for travel with a durable case and compact board sizes.