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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.
Newest and most read
6 guidesStart with a guide
Bijou Build: a modular outdoor playset that grows with your family
23 stocking stuffers for 2026 that kids, teens and grown-ups will actually use
The Cool Mom Picks 2026 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids
Our 2026 holiday gift cheat sheet, with 50 gifts for every age and budget
The coolest virtual experience gift ideas for kids and adults. They're fun, we promise!
15+ inspired gift ideas for the most devoted The Crown fans
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Gift guide · November 4, 2026Our 2026 holiday gift cheat sheet, with 50 gifts for every age and budget
Gift guide · October 24, 2026Cool Mom Picks Holiday Gift Guide: Best 2026 Advent Calendars for Adults
Gift guide · October 29, 2026Cool Mom Picks Holiday Gift Guide: Best Advent Calendars for Kids
Gift guide · November 4, 2026The Cool Mom Picks 2026 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids
From the archive · December 11, 20238 of the coolest modern nativity sets that belong on your own mantel, not your grandma's.
From the archive · December 20, 202115 thoughtful DIY gifts for teenage girls | Holiday Gifts 2021
Gift guides
Gift guide · November 6, 2026Bijou Build: a modular outdoor playset that grows with your family
Gift guide · November 5, 202623 stocking stuffers for 2026 that kids, teens and grown-ups will actually use
Gift guide · November 4, 2026The Cool Mom Picks 2026 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids
Gift guide · November 4, 2026Our 2026 holiday gift cheat sheet, with 50 gifts for every age and budget
Gift guide · November 3, 2026Last week on Cool Mom Picks: what you bought, read and voted on
Gift guide · November 3, 2026What's selling on Etsy this week: 27 gifts shoppers are buying right now
Treats & recipes
Gift guide · August 27, 2026OMG, have you tried Popsmith yet?
From the archive · December 12, 20148 of the best jelly donut recipes for Hanukkah. Or for anybody, anytime. Because donuts are non-denominational.
From the archive · December 8, 2016Forget waxy chocolate. Gourmet gelt is here!
From the archive · December 17, 2018Sweet! 11 creative holiday bake sale treat ideas that are sure to go faster than the others.
From the archive · November 27, 2009Christmas cookie decorating, hold the artificial colors
From the archive · December 14, 2009Holiday chocolates designed by your kid
Cards
From the archive · December 22, 2017Wonderful ways to make 12 of the most popular holiday gift cards more special
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.
Crafts & DIY
From the archive · November 21, 201314 creative gift wrap ideas to make your nice list feel super special this holiday season
From the archive · December 19, 201112 festive holiday gift wrap ideas
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!
Printables & activities
From the archive · November 27, 202312 cool DIY holiday gifts from the kids . . .For parents, grandparents, teachers and friends
From the archive · November 12, 201412 of the most spectacular advent calendars to help you count down to Christmas
From the archive · December 2, 20148 fun Hanukkah gift ideas for kids, one for every night. Shopping done!
From the archive · November 14, 201515 of the coolest Advent calendars to make waiting for Christmas more fun.
From the archive · December 4, 2015The best Hanukkah coloring pages: 8 options that are beautiful, artful and free.
From the archive · November 4, 202011 of our favorite new Advent calendars for kids to help countdown to Christmas
Decor
From the archive · November 16, 20177 of the coolest modern, handmade Christmas stockings on Etsy
From the archive · December 5, 201210 cool Christmas ornaments that give back
From the archive · November 24, 2013Gifts that give back: These ornaments could change the world. For real.
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
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 · November 15, 20139 of the most wonderful Advent calendars to get you ready for the Christmas countdown with a smile
From the archive · December 14, 201610 fabulous holiday gifts under $25 for the whole family
From the archive · November 15, 2017Christmas sweaters have nothing on the new collection of holiday TOMS
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
Each opens inside its guide
12 picksEditors' top picks
Melissa & Doug Water WOW! Vehicles
$8.99See it in the guideFrom: 23 stocking stuffers for 2026 that kids, teens and grown-ups will actually use
The Elf on the Shelf Tonie
$19.99See it in the guideFrom: 23 stocking stuffers for 2026 that kids, teens and grown-ups will actually use
ohora Semi-Cured Gel Nail Strips
$16See it in the guideFrom: 23 stocking stuffers for 2026 that kids, teens and grown-ups will actually use
Ms. Rachel Toniebox
$149.99See it in the guideFrom: The Cool Mom Picks 2026 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids
Oh Hanukkah Gift Basket
$90See it in the guideFrom: The Cool Mom Picks 2026 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids
Tickle Me Elmo Giggle Max
$42.99See it in the guideFrom: The Cool Mom Picks 2026 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids
Gap Baby & Toddler VintageSoft joggers
$14See it in the guideFrom: Our 2026 holiday gift cheat sheet, with 50 gifts for every age and budget
Floss & Rock Dino Magic Water bath book
$13.50See it in the guideFrom: Our 2026 holiday gift cheat sheet, with 50 gifts for every age and budget
Primary kids organic PJ set
$29See it in the guideFrom: Our 2026 holiday gift cheat sheet, with 50 gifts for every age and budget
rhode pocket blush in Sleepy Girl
$25See it in the guideFrom: Last week on Cool Mom Picks: what you bought, read and voted on
Garage UltraFleece Hoodie
$79.95See it in the guideFrom: Last week on Cool Mom Picks: what you bought, read and voted on
Gap Softest Flannel PJ Pants
$39See it in the guideFrom: Last week on Cool Mom Picks: what you bought, read and voted on
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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.