Whether you’re ready or not, it’s gifting season again, and it’s time to deliver the best gifts for women, to (1) brighten up their lives and (2) reduce regifting and post-holiday returns. Before you start shopping, remember: The best gifts are the ones that make someone’s life easier, more fun, or bring some much-needed relaxation, laughter, or inspiration.
Ahead, we’ve assembled the best gifts for women, from helpful tech gadgets to versatile loungewear to subscription boxes (a.k.a. the gifts that keep on giving) from Amazon, Nordstrom, Urbanstems, Dyson, Dame, Lunya, and more. We’ve divided the gift ideas up by category, so you can find what’s on your wish list faster. We still have some time before the holidays kick it into high gear, but we suggest getting your shopping done ASAP.
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Best Gifts for Girlfriends
It’s no simple task finding a gift for your significant other (or best friend) that’s personalized but not corny, practical but not devoid of charm. A flower subscription from Urbanstems is romantic, and ensures that their vase is always filled with a fresh bouquet. To take date night to the next level, opt for a heart-opening, conversation-starting card game from We’re Not Really Strangers. Maybe they could use a self-care gift, perhaps in the form of bath soaks and salts from Maude, or maybe they need to streamline their morning routine, in which case, the Dyson Airwrap is just a few clicks away (chances are it’s on their list). For more unique gifts for her, we love a decorative vinyl record personalized with “your” song, or an adorable custom pet portrait from Willow.
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Best Gift Sets for Women
Our philosophy is as follows: Why give a single gift when you could give several in one? Gift sets provide your giftee with a few different presents in one pretty package. Traditionally, most gift sets are beauty-related (how many lip balm trios does one need?), but these days, more brands of all kinds are bundling their products ahead of the holidays. If your recipient is a wannabe plant parent, Bloomscape’s collection of hardy, tough-to-kill plants might set their journey off on the right foot. The beauty sleep enthusiast will love Slip’s silk pillowcase, eye mask, and scrunchy gift set or La Mer’s luxe, ultra-hydrating nighttime skin care gift set. For the person with an enviable morning routine, look to Golde’s bestselling matcha kit and Rifle Paper Co.’s five year keepsake journals. Dame makes some of the best sexual wellness gift sets; we love the Beginner’s Luck, which includes a discreet bullet vibrator and a G-spot vibe, plus aloe-based lube and a cute tote to stash it all in.
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Best Gifts for Pregnant People
If a loved one recently announced their pregnancy, you might be at a loss when figuring out what to get them. Any new parent would appreciate a gift that makes the physical and emotional changes that pregnancy brings a little bit less overwhelming. To spice up their evening mocktails, an encyclopedia of recipes might help inspire. If a good night’s sleep feels like an urban legend, soothing gifts like a pregnancy pillow or pregnancy-safe beauty gift set from Honest will please just about any soon-to-be mom. A pair of Hatch’s bestselling leggings or a cozy gift box that includes a candle, robe, swaddle, and a wrap for baby-wearing will make padding around their home a little more comfortable. For the sentimental new mom, a watercolor print of their ultrasound is an extra special way to show your love.
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Best Gifts for New Moms
You might be tempted to buy the new mom a gift for their bebe, but we suggest bringing the focus back to mama. After all, anyone with a newborn could probably use some R&R and would deeply appreciate anything that makes their life a little less hectic. For a keepsake gift, how about a sentence-a-day journal to create written memories of their little one? Any new mom would appreciate a handy (and handsome) diaper bag, or a SELF Fave baby food maker that does all of the dirty work for them.
If they have the baby food sitch handled but can’t seem to manage feeding themselves, we’ll nudge you towards Purple Carrot’s meal delivery service, which provides nutritious, filling meals in practically no time. Anyone who just gave birth (or is in their third trimester) may enjoy Bodily’s postpartum self-care kits. And for the mama who wants to get her movement practice back, Studio Bloom offers excellent pre- and postpartum workout classes.
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Best Gifts for Moms
Moms deserve the world, but since you can’t give them that, the best gift ideas for mothers cater to their interests. Perhaps your mama is a coffee lover and would appreciate Trade Coffee’s subscription, which delivers fresh java to their doorstep. Maybe Mom is a gardener (or can’t stand the weeds around the back patio), and would benefit from a helpful kneeler that takes pressure off joints. Maybe they’re a mindfulness enthusiast (Michelle Obama’s guided journal is a bestseller for a reason) or a reading fanatic (Book of the Month Club will give her a constant library rotation). If Mom loves to dabble in self-care, a bamboo bath caddy encourages long soaks, while Kiehl’s three-piece set for body delivers serious post-bath hydration.
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Best Gifts for Mothers-in-Law
Even if your mother-in-law is highly particular, there are endless opportunities for delightful, surprising gifts that they don’t have yet. Brightland’s olive oil and vinegar starter kit makes a visually stunning, tasty addition to their kitchen. Vitruvi’s diffuser comes with a set of four warming essential oils to make their space feel welcoming. And rather than buy them a new skin- or hair-care product, upgrading their beauty tools is a safer—and more thoughtful—alternative. We love AfroPick’s set of artfully designed hair picks. You could opt for a personalized poem that your MIL can hang on their wall, or a sturdy cookbook holder to keep their favorite recipes at eye level. And we can’t think of anyone who wouldn’t appreciate Lunya’s luxurious silk robe.
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Best Gifts for Mom on Amazon
If you’re always using your Prime membership, you might be hunting for thoughtful gifts for your mom that you can get on Amazon. We found a treasure trove of options for practical moms, sentimental moms, moms who love to cook, and everyone in between. Our favorite neck and back massager works wonders on knotted-up shoulders, and the Ember mug keeps their morning cuppa at just the right temp for hours. We also found a pretty countertop garden for their fresh herbs, a digital photo frame to display photos of their favorite child (you), a guided journal for moms, and the SELF Certified Hatch wake-up light that can replace their blaring iPhone alarm.
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Best Gifts for Sisters
Buying presents for your sis as an adult might be more difficult than when you were kids, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find the perfect gift. Try not to think too hard about it. If they’re all about home decor, turn to Artifact Uprising’s photo prints, or a plush and stylish throw blanket. Maybe gift them a flower grow kit to brighten up their space (and nurture their green thumb). If their work bag has seen better days, Cuyana’s beautiful tote bag is an item they likely wouldn’t splurge on for themselves. Kate Spade’s initial pendants make cute personalized gifts—especially if you wear their initial, and they wear yours. For the sisters who live for lounging, Ugg’s wear-anywhere slippers can’t be beat.
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