The 45 best gift ideas for the woman in your life

The best gifts for her should be memorable. They should be unexpected, but also thoughtful. Oh, and they should bring a genuine smile to her face. If that’s starting to sound like a really tall order, then our advice is to curate a gift according to her interests. A gift for the lady in your life should be just that: A gift for her. Specifically.

If you don’t know enough about the lady you’re buying for to purchase an ultra-curated gift, go for something useful and unique from a trusted brand. Think: a nice set of towels from Brooklinen, or a chic jewelry case from Mejuri. Skip the kitschy and cliche and opt for the elegant and thoughtful —something that she’ll actually use.

We’ve put together a comprehensive guide to get you started on your important mission: Finding the best gifts for women, be it your new girlfriend, your sister-in-law, or your mom. We’ve found classic gift ideas that will be useful for years to come, and viral products that will keep her on-trend. From tech gifts to beauty must-haves, there’s an idea for every lady on this list.

Does she love a good Mario Kart session? Is she planning on getting into Animal Crossing? Consider getting her a Nintendo Switch Lite, the strictly handheld version of the Switch console that comes in five cool colors.

If you’re buying a Switch as a holiday present, you’re running out of time to get it before Christmas. Over at Amazon, select colors of this handheld arrive on Dec. 26 or later, as of this writing. If you strike out at Amazon, you can also buy a Switch Lite bundle at Walmart with faster shipping.

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Pandemic or not, the gym isn’t always in the cards. Bowflex’s adjustable kettlebell takes up next to no room and opens up a world of weight training possibilities without making you fight over equipment at LA Fitness. Turning the dial adjusts the kettlebell between eight, 12, 20, 25, 35, and 40 pounds, so it can grow along with her fitness level.

A perennial fan favorite, the Gravity Blanket is composed of cotton and fine-grade glass beads that are held in place by gridded stitching for even pressure distribution. The cloudlike micro-fleece cover is perfect for chilly winter nights, and this weighted blanket is even safe to toss in the laundry.

Even the most dedicated vacuum-ers don’t have time to perform a daily deep clean. They’ll come home to a clean floor with most robot vacuums, but the Roomba i3+ will also take care of emptying itself for 60 days.

An elaborate charcuterie arrangement makes for a great party and an even better TikTok video. This swiveling cheese wheel-inspired board keeps cheeses, crackers, grapes, and dip organized in style, with a pull-out drawer and a stainless steel cheese knife and fork.

A wine subscription leaves the classic “last-minute bottle of wine” gift in the dust. Winc Wine Club memberships are super customizable, with wines for casual palates as well as connoisseurs with refined tastes. Each month, she’ll receive a box with her desired number of bottles, with prices starting at just $13 per bottle.

This Innogear diffuser could help soothe your lady’s fatigue, stress, and anxiety. If nothing else, positive vibes in the form of steady mists and customized lighting are a plus. Throw in some essential oils to get her started.

As a society, we’ve accepted that necklaces tie themselves in knots when we’re not looking. It’s even worse when traveling — unless they’re organized with Mejuri’s travel case. IG’s favorite jewelry brand racked up a mammoth waitlist when it released this genius organizer. Inside are hooks for necklaces, holes for earrings, and a pocket for rings. The leather exterior can be monogrammed for free.

Every bookworm knows the terror of dropping a paperback into the bath. With an e-reader and a Kindle Unlimited subscription, she’ll get access to thousands of titles and can burn through her reading list in style — and without having to lug a bunch of books around.

If you happen to know someone who doesn’t have an Instant Pot or air fryer yet, the Instant Pot Duo Crisp combines both trendy gadgets into one eight-quart cooker. The special lid crisps and broils, while the pot itself pressure cooks, slow cooks, dehydrates, sautés, steams, warms, makes yogurts, and cooks rice.

Gift her the possibility of discovering a long-lost cousin with a 23andMe kit. All she has to do is mail in a saliva sample, and after three to four weeks, she’ll get her ancestry results with a detailed breakdown of all the genetic characteristics that make her so special.

Keep her makeup and skincare collections stocked with a Birchbox membership. She’ll get a package filled with five makeup, skin, or hair care products every month, allowing her to discover new favorites she wouldn’t have known about otherwise. Subscriptions start at just $13 per month.

She’ll be able to ditch grocery store plastic while making her urban farm dreams come true with the Click & Grow indoor smart garden. Energy-efficient LED lights give plants what they need to prosper, and the nursery is small enough to chill on the kitchen counter. Pre-seeded pods include strawberries, tomatoes, and arugula.

Give the gift of an organized nightstand with this minimalist wireless charger catchall from Courant. It’ll keep her smartphone juiced up (sans the tangled cord) and her keys, jewelry, and to-go makeup in one place.

Gifting a sex toy is hella intimate. But don’t buy just any vibrator — one of Lelo’s famous futuristic masturbation tools is the move. The Sila is a new sonic clitoral massager that satisfies both with and without direct contact. It’s designed for solo pleasure, but couples can also use it.

Sony’s flagship headphones, the WH-1000XM4, have some of the most pristine noise cancellation on the market. Their dynamic-yet-warm signature sound is ideal for those who like to get lost in their favorite albums, but they’re great for concentrating in busy environments, too.

Regular manicures are a luxurious-but-expensive habit. Help her do the fancy stuff at home with this motion-activated UV Lamp for gel nails. With a few steps, she can give herself manicures that several reviewers say last three weeks before chipping. We recommend adding a few polishes to your gift for a truly comprehensive at-home salon experience.

If she considers old-school records the only way to properly indulge in her tunes, VNYL has her covered for the foreseeable future. Just make her a profile, enter her sonic tastes, and leave it up to the VNYL team to send her a curated selection of records each month. She’ll receive some of her favorite deep cuts as well as new discoveries.

If she considers her dog her child, the Petcube Bites 2 Lite is a thoughtful surprise to celebrate her natural puppy-parent instincts. This gadget keeps an eye on her dog, sends sound and movement alerts to keep her in the loop, and includes the option to dispense yummy treats for when she just can’t help but show some love.

This mixology kit gives her all the tools to bring complex TikTok cocktail recipes to life. The durable and rust-proof set comes with a shaker, a jigger, a muddler, a mixing spoon, a strainer, two liquor pourers, ice tongs, a corkscrew, and a gorgeous bamboo stand to display it all.

Is she in love with all things classic? If so, a retro cassette player is just the thing to transport her back to simpler times. This trendy tape player comes with headphones, a belt clip, and AM/FM radio capability. All she’ll need are the tapes, which you can also find at Urban.

If the lady in your life adores flowers, UrbanStems is a great place to get them. The company focuses on sourcing its flowers responsibly, and its bouquets are intricate, unique, and — most importantly — very pretty to look at.

Nisolo boots sit at the intersection of fashion and sustainability. The brand prioritizes both environmental responsibility and worker protection, and the boots are made of high-quality leather that’s built to last.

If she isn’t able to return to her hometown often, you can still emulate the magic of her favorite place with a Homesick candle. It’s the perfect interim gift while you save up for plane tickets to the actual place — and there are tons of different scents.

If she’s the sentimental type, an instant camera is a wonderful pick. Compact and cute, this one from Fujifilm prints tangible, wallet-sized photographs at the push of a button and comes in nine bright colors. She’ll be able to make the memory album of a lifetime with her collection of retro snapshots.

If the lady in your life has some serious cooking skills, spoil her with a stylish set of non-toxic pots and pans from Caraway. This complete set comes with a sauté pan, saucepan, fry pan, a Dutch oven, a storage rack, and is available in seven minimal, aesthetically pleasing colors — so you can match her kitchen perfectly.

If she’s tired of hitting dead spots in the house and losing her internet connection, help mitigate her stress by installing the Amazon eero 6, an affordable dual-band mesh WiFi system. It’s compact, provides massive coverage, and is super fast. Plus, it comes with a built-in Zigbee smart home hub so she can connect and control other devices on her network with Alexa.

Whether she sits staring at a computer all day or is a certified gym rat, a portable massage gun will help soothe all her muscle aches and pains. This Theragun Mini is super compact, quiet, and powerful and is ideal for the on-the-go lady.

A wake-up light might not be the most exciting gift at first glance, but it could make a huge difference in her morning routine. The Philips SmartSleep’s ability to simulate a sunrise can potentially make getting up in the morning a much more pleasant experience, especially compared to an obnoxious alarm clock.

For true heritage-quality cookware, Le Creuset does it best. We love this decorative heritage pie dish, which is destined to serve delicious pumpkin and pecan pies for decades to come. And for the hostess who’s always got a fresh batch of cookies in the oven this time of year, the beloved bakeware brand also has a holiday collection with some surprisingly affordable options, including some gifts under $50. Check out the Le Creuset Noël serving tray for starters.

Let the good times roll…er skate. These classic indoor/outdoor quad skates are Amazon bestsellers that reviewers say are great for beginners who want to give the hobby a shot before committing to a snazzier, more expensive pair. (If nothing else, she’ll be able to make some sick TikToks.) Don’t forget to grab a matching helmet.

Dog lovers will get a kick out of these hilarious custom portraits available on Etsy. All you have to do is send a photo of their pet and select an outfit to put their head on top of. You can get a digital copy that you can print yourself, or you can opt for a high-gloss metal panel.

Whether she wants to catch a sunrise in the chilly weather or hang out by the campfire all night long, this Rumpl blanket is the ideal accessory. Not only is it super warm, but it’s also lightweight, packs down small enough to travel with, and comes in a ton of colors and patterns. You can clip it around your shoulders and wear it as a cape to stay extra cozy, too.

If she wishes she could get a facial every week, the TheraFace PRO will make that a reality. It comes complete with cleansing, percussive massage, microcurrent, and LED light attachments, and you can add on hot and cold tools too.

The Stanley Adventure Quencher is a cult favorite for a reason — it’s huge, leak-proof, and really well-insulated for any type of drink. Whether the lady in your life is a coffee fiend or drinks water constantly, this handy cup will become her new BFF.

Updated on Dec. 13: Unfortunately, Amazon’s stock of Stanley Quenchers are set to arrive after Christmas. You can try your luck at DICK’s Sporting Goods or Stanley, both of which still have a healthy inventory, or shop popular dupes like the new Hydro Flask All Around Travel Tumbler. (But if she asked for the Stanley specifically, accept no substitutes.)

If your sister, girlfriend, or work wife never leaves her house without her rings, then she’ll appreciate this adorable and practical ring holder. Personally, we like the cactus-shaped holder and catchall pictured here, but there are more fun options available at the brand’s Amazon storefront. Decorative ring holders are always popular gifts for women (generally), and they’re also affordable enough to be used as Secret Santa gifts and stocking stuffers.

This hand-crafted facial massage tool gently stimulates circulation to help relieve facial tension and reduce the appearance of puffiness. This heart-shaped gua sha is sculpted out of pretty pink rose quartz crystal—otherwise known as the crystal of love (including self-love) and would be a great gift for any woman in your life.

Bring the spa day home to her with this plush towel collection from Brooklinen. It includes two bath towels and two hand towels made of plush, fluffy Turkish cotton for a luxury feel. You can pick from over 10 different colors to match your leading lady’s home aesthetic.

Whether you’re entering into a budding romance or need to buy a gift for your partner’s mom who you don’t know that well, you can’t go wrong with this candle and diffuser set from Brooklinen. It’s just the right price to seem thoughtful without overdoing it, comes in a pretty gift box, and gives you the choice of three different scent blends.

The Mashable Choice-winning Solawave skincare wand is a one-stop-shop for improving your skincare routine. The red light therapy wand is ideal for reducing puffiness, helping with hyperpigmentation, and even reducing acne scars. Any lady who could use a little extra luxury in her daily skincare routine will appreciate the Solawave.

These days, you can’t watch a TikTok video without asking, “Is it cake?” (Spoiler alert: this ain’t cake.) We all know you can’t have your cake and eat it, too. And nine times out of 10, we’re going to eat that cake, but this time, she’ll want to keep it. This chic storage box looks like a beautiful little cake that you might find at a Parisian patisserie.

Here’s a gift direct from A24 to you: An up-close look at the best fashion moments from Euphoria—and there are so many. Some of these outfits are unforgettable, while others are more subtle. This year, breakout Euphoria stars like Jacob Elordi and Hunter Schafer became genuine fashion icons, and there’s so much to explore in this beautiful book.

If you celebrate Christmas, then you know that no one opens Christmas presents while wearing jeans. You wear cozy pajama bottoms or your favorite sweats. This year, give the gift of comfort with the Levi’s Women’s Laundry Day Sweatpants, available in inclusive sizes and cute colors. These loose-fit sweatpants are made from cotton and polyester for a comfy fit. They’re affordable too, with prices starting at $31.15.

Do you have a mom (or sister, partner, or close friend) who loves to feed the birds? Then we have a gift idea that will make her love you even more. Bird Buddy is the original smart bird feeder, and it automatically snaps pictures of avian visitors using an HD camera. Photos are sent to the user’s app for identification and sharing. Of course, it will also snap pics of any squirrels that try to steal a meal.