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Holiday Gift Guide: The Coolest Gifts for Everyone on Your List
From the editors
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.
Gift guides
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Treats & recipes
Gift guide · August 27, 2026OMG, have you tried Popsmith yet?
From the archive · November 27, 2009Christmas cookie decorating, hold the artificial colors
From the archive · December 14, 2009Holiday chocolates designed by your kid
From the archive · November 30, 2011The perfect gift for baby's first Hanukkah
From the archive · December 3, 2011A step up from Hanukkah gelt and candy canes
From the archive · December 12, 20116 easy holiday treats, no culinary degree required.
Cards
From the archive · December 12, 2008Something for those poor new babies who will always get the combined birthday/holiday gift the rest of their lives.
From the archive · December 15, 2008Attention procrastinators, there's still time to make Christmas cards
From the archive · October 5, 2009Holiday cards? Already? Paper Culture says, yep.
From the archive · November 12, 2009elum designs holiday cards take me far from the maddening crowds
From the archive · November 14, 2009Even the sample sales sites are doing gift cards now.
From the archive · November 29, 2009When a holiday card is much more than just a holiday card
Crafts & DIY
From the archive · November 8, 2009Jewelry making kits that might just make your holidays too
From the archive · December 22, 2010Holiday printables for the last minute-gift wrapping frenzy
From the archive · December 4, 2011Handmade Holidays: Ten DIY gifts that don't look like you cheaped out
From the archive · December 10, 2011Personalized stamps for the holidays? There's still time!
From the archive · December 19, 201112 festive holiday gift wrap ideas
From the archive · November 16, 2012Hanukkah crafts for kids: one more thing off your plate with Kiwi Crate
Printables & activities
From the archive · November 27, 202312 cool DIY holiday gifts from the kids . . .For parents, grandparents, teachers and friends
From the archive · December 2, 20148 fun Hanukkah gift ideas for kids, one for every night. Shopping done!
From the archive · November 26, 2009How the Grinch Monopolized my Blu-ray Player
From the archive · December 11, 2009A trip around the world this Christmas for $19.99? Sign me up.
From the archive · November 22, 2010Books to bring the Festival of Lights to life
From the archive · December 6, 201012 awesomely cool holiday books for kids
Decor
From the archive · November 28, 2008Custom Christmas ornaments, delivered on doves' wings
From the archive · October 25, 2009Gorgeous, affordable holiday gifts with one catch - have to order them now.
From the archive · November 13, 2009Personalized Hanukkah plates knock one of those eight gifts off your list
From the archive · November 18, 2009Make your own holiday ornaments - so awesome
From the archive · November 20, 2009Eco Christmas stockings - Surely Santa would approve
From the archive · November 24, 2009Ceramic Christmas ornaments and other bits of loveliness
More ideas
From the archive · November 27, 201514 of our favorite small shops and online children's boutiques to help you #shopsmall for the holidays.
From the archive · December 15, 2008O Christmas Tree (candle), O Christmas Tree (candle)
From the archive · December 18, 2008Redefining Christmas: The gift that really keeps on giving
From the archive · November 5, 2009Modern Hanukkah menorahs? Thanks, Jonathan Adler
From the archive · November 12, 2009Baby's First Christmas Gift - Ringo the red nosed teething reindeer
From the archive · November 16, 2009Putumayo comes out with a new Christmas CD, and my ears feel like they got a gift
From our stories & Selling now
10 picksEditors' top picks
Floral grandma embroidered sweatshirt with grandkids' names
$45.62Shop at Etsy (opens in a new tab)From: What's selling on Etsy this week: 27 gifts shoppers are buying right now
Pure silk heatless curling ribbon set
$41.75Shop at Etsy (opens in a new tab)From: What's selling on Etsy this week: 27 gifts shoppers are buying right now
Around the World Advent Calendar for Kids
$17.99Shop at Barnes & Noble (opens in a new tab)From: Cool Mom Picks Holiday Gift Guide: Best Advent Calendars for Kids
LEGO Disney Princess Advent Calendar
$30.99Shop at Target (opens in a new tab)From: Cool Mom Picks Holiday Gift Guide: Best Advent Calendars for Kids
Chimney Advent Calendar
$29.99Shop at Paper Source (opens in a new tab)From: Cool Mom Picks Holiday Gift Guide: Best Advent Calendars for Kids
Ravensburger Puzzle Advent Calendar
$29.99Shop at Target (opens in a new tab)From: Cool Mom Picks Holiday Gift Guide: Best 2026 Advent Calendars for Adults
Magnetic Me Matching Family Pajamas
$40Shop at Magnetic Me (opens in a new tab)From: 2025 Holiday Gift Guide: Get a jump on holiday shopping with these great gifts!
Bauble Bar Custom Name Necklace
$43.5Shop at BaubleBar (opens in a new tab)From: 2025 Holiday Gift Guide: Get a jump on holiday shopping with these great gifts!
A stunning cashmere sweater for under $40
$40.00Shop at Quince (opens in a new tab)From: 2025 Holiday Gift Guide: Get a jump on holiday shopping with these great gifts!
Gamer Ugly Holiday Sweater Teee
$15.99Shop at Kohl's (opens in a new tab)From: 25 cool gifts for teens this holiday -- that kinda make you look cool too | Holiday Gift Guide
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GapAdult Softest Flannel PJ PantsShop at Gap
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Gap100% Cotton Oversized SweaterShop at Gap
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Good questions
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.