20 Favorite Holiday Gift Ideas for 2024

Shopping season is upon us, and today I’m excited to share a handful of our favorite gift ideas in the annual holiday gift guide! Whether you’re adding items to your own wish list or picking out the perfect gifts for your family and friends, I hope that you find plenty of fun options here.

I’ve pulled together the ultimate list of holiday gift ideas in every price range, from both large online stores and smaller boutiques, in order to help with your shopping this year. Whether you’re looking for options to add to your own wish list, or trying to find that perfect, unique gift for the loved one who “has it all,” something in this collection is sure to grab you. Crank up the Christmas music, and let’s get started!

1. A La Maison French Hand Soap

My aunt introduced me to the best hand soap ever! Your hands feel moisturized after washing, but not greasy. It’s a bit pricey (which makes it a great gift), but you can often find it at a good price at Home Goods, too.

2. Pajamas

If you know someone who likes to put on her pajamas at 5:00 p.m. (like me!), this soft, comfy set from LAKE is ideal! They look nice enough that you can throw a cardigan over top and nobody will even suspect that you’re ready for bed. For a more budget-friendly option that still feels luxurious, I also really love this set from Amazon!

3. Longchamp Le Pliage Cosmetics Case

A great pouch with a handle that you can stick in larger purses and bags, with plenty of room for a phone, keys, makeup, and the like. It’s great for grabbing and running quick errands, too.

4. Scrub Mommy and Scrub Daddy Sponges

Perfect stocking stuffers — these actually work!

5. Bombas Socks

From grandparents to kids, everyone on my list gets these! They are truly the best socks on the market! You can’t go wrong with the classic ankle socks, but I also love the compression socks, the sporty striped half-calf socks, and these frilly socks.

6. Beast Blender

The most powerful mini blender I’ve ever tried! We use it for the kids’ smoothies on a regular basis. Easy to store and easy to clean, too!

7. Ring Dish

This is such a useful stocking stuffer or hostess gift! I keep them next to my bathroom sink and next to my kitchen sink. Pick a style that best suits your recipient!

8. Cookbooks

Cookbooks make such practical gifts. They’re useful, but many of them are also beautiful enough to display on a coffee table! Favorites for gifting include Sean Brock’s South: Essential Recipes and New Explorations; the Red Truck Bakery Cookbook: Gold-Standard Recipes from America’s Favorite Rural Bakery by Brian Noyes (from a local Virginia shop); and the new release, What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking by Caroline Chambers.

9. Ugg Blanket

The softest, thickest, warmest blankets we’ve ever owned! I’m gifting these to a few special ladies on my list this year. Everyone should have one for cozy evenings on the couch!

10. Milkhouse Candle Company

I love the aesthetic and the scent of these candles! I enjoyed the Harvest Festival scent throughout autumn (a spicy blend of cinnamon stick, clove, nutmeg, and warm vanilla), and I’m currently burning the Farmhouse Christmas candle right now (crisp apples, spicy cinnamon, and juicy citrus enhanced with balancing touches of steeped tea, crushed fennel, and peppered clove). There are so many other scents that I want to try, too — like First Snowfall and Woodland Frost! These would make a great hostess or teacher gift.

11. GCI Outdoor Rocker Camping Chair

A great, useful gift for the parents and grandparents who spend hours each weekend cheering for kids on the sidelines, or for the outdoorsy family member who loves camping. These are easy to fold and very comfortable to sit in!

12. Meal Planning Notepad

This is where I jot down all of our meals for the week (in pencil, because plans change)! It would be a lovely gift when paired with a new cookbook (see my recommendations above) or a set of nice pens.

13. Crossbody Bag

I originally bought this purse on a whim when it was on sale for Prime Day, and it has since become my go-to day-to-day bag. I’ve even converted my mom, my aunt, and a couple of friends. I have the brown, but it comes in 15 different colors!

14. Quince Cashmere Sweaters

The best bang for your buck when it comes to cashmere! I love the classic fisherman sweater in blue, but I also have a cozy turtleneck and a hoodie. This is the best way to stay warm and all winter long — without breaking the bank.

15. Lululemon Scuba Long Sweatshirt

My favorite sweatshirt to wear with leggings, since it’s nice and long and covers everything! If you’re over the age of 40, this is the “grown up” sweatshirt you need in your closet!

16. Clore Handmade Wooden Gifts

Clore Furniture is one of my favorite local family-owned businesses. They specialize in Virginia handcrafted furniture, but they also offer a number of great, handmade, unique gifts. I love the cutting boards, clocks, sleighs, and foot stools. Call them to place an order!

17. MEATER Pro Smart Bluetooth Wireless Meat Thermometer

This thermometer has been a huge hit with the men in my life! It completely takes the guesswork out of cooking meat.

18. Nonstick Cookware or a New Slow Cooker

You know I love my cast iron skillets and Dutch ovens, but I’ve also been very impressed with this budget-friendly line of ceramic nonstick cookware. The slow cooker is also great, and it looks beautiful on the counter as well!

19. Merit Beauty

I recently discovered this clean beauty brand, and I love it! I recommend starting with the Five Minute Morning Set, or with the Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil (it has a beautiful shine, lasts a long time, isn’t sticky, and doesn’t have a weird taste).

20. Acure Face Scrub

Use this gentle face scrub a couple of times per week for a radiant, youthful glow!

21. Huggie Earrings

Add a little sparkle to her everyday with these small hoop earrings. The quality is great, and they look so much more expensive than they actually are!

So there you go, friends! I hope that I’ve inspired a handful of unique holiday gift ideas for the season ahead. Leave a comment below and let me and the other readers know what’s on your holiday shopping list this year, too!