We Bet You Can Finish Your Holiday Shopping Right Now With These 22 Crowd-Pleasing Gifts

The Aura Carver was named the best digital picture frame by Wirecutter in 2023 for its stylish look and ease of setup. The frame has free, unlimited storage and family and friends can send new photos in any time through the Aura app, so your recipient can have an endless rotation of memories to display. This is also a smart frame, which has features like auto-shutoff at night, automatic brightness adjustment and smart photo cropping (it'll show two vertical photos side by side so there's no ugly black bars on the sides of the screen). It even has a built-in speaker for videos.

While the Carver is a nice option for any space at 10 inches, my parents have also gotten great use out of the Walden, the largest 15-inch option, which can be portrait or landscape.

Bonne Maman’s 24-day collection of miniature spreads is a delight year after year — and shoppers know it, because it has sold out well in advance of the holidays before (which makes it an excellent buy for early shoppers like you). Each flavor is limited edition and made with real fruit. This year’s selection features delicious flavor profiles like raspberry with dark chocolate spread, white fig spread, apricot with honey spread and more.

At just over $70, this dainty watch looks far more expensive than it is. Choose from eight different colors — each comes with the same gold bracelet. The water-resistant timepiece is powered by Japanese quartz movement, and the understated design makes this a great accessory for daily wear. It even comes with a resizing tool and instructions to customize the fit.

A smart gifting philosophy is to buy your recipient something they wouldn’t ordinarily get for themself, and a plush bathrobe to help them relax in comfort and style certainly fits the bill. This Brooklinen bundle takes it to the next level by not only including the brand’s Super Plush Turkish cotton robe, but also a set of Super Plush cotton slippers and a cotton terry pouch for your recipient’s toiletries. You can mix and match the colorways on each component of this bundle. The robe comes in unisex sizes XS-XXL, and the slippers in unisex sizes S-L.

Even the most techie people in your life desire a reprieve from the addictive pull of their phone, and this tiny device may be the gift to offer them a break from endless doomscrolling and mindless hours spent on social media.

The Brick is a small magnetic tile that acts as a physical lock for distracting apps. After setting it up with its companion app, you simply tap your phone on the Brick to “Brick” your device and block selected apps, then tap again to “Unbrick” it — no monthly subscription is required.

Unlike built-in app limits on your phone, which you can easily bypass with a few taps, the Brick adds a layer of real-world friction. To regain access, you actually have to walk over and touch your phone to the tile. Set it up and place it somewhere out of sight, and suddenly opening Instagram or TikTok isn’t quite so simple. It’s even helped members of the HuffPost newsroom win back focus, attention and valuable time.

One benefit of doing your shopping early is that you have more time to order personalized gifts, like this striped Williams Sonoma apron that you can customize with their name or a message up to 14 characters long. The apron comes in a bunch of colors, has a D-ring on the neck for adjustability, comes with front pockets to store tools and is machine-washable to boot. Any home cook will get a kick out of tossing this on in the kitchen.

If your recipient struggles with dry skin, winter is the worst season for it. You can help remedy that by gifting them this indulgent body moisturizer, which transforms from a balm to serum in water. They can rub it in while in the shower and get that smooth, nourished feeling of hydrated skin, and then get out and pat themselves dry without having to separately apply a body lotion post-shower (if you hate the feeling of getting out of the shower and immediately rubbing in sticky or gloopy skin care, you know the upside to this). According to the brand, the results last for hours.

If you're shopping for a bookworm, it may be a no-brainer to buy them books as a gift. But if you're a little nervous about getting them something they won't find interesting, or already own, a Book of the Month subscription is a thoughtful way to let them pick their own reads and have them delivered to their door. The subscription service also lets this be the gift that keeps on giving, so they can keep picking stories for months to come. You can select a three-, six- or 12-month membership, and each month, they'll get to choose one of the curated selections and possibly discover a new favorite.

For a holiday gift that’s specifically holiday-themed, you can’t go wrong with these adorable cheese knives that pay homage to the Nutcracker. The stainless steel blades include a forked tool, rounded knife and broad blade for both soft and hard cheeses. If your recipient loves to host around the holidays, or just loves a good cheese board (who doesn’t?), this is a nice affordable upgrade to their current cutlery.

I own some Vuori clothing, and can vouch for the softness of their DreamKnit fabric, which is what their performance joggers for men and women are made of. It truly feels like heaven against the skin, but the sleekness of the jogger styles help them avoid looking too frumpy or drab. The styles here slightly differ: The men’s features zip pockets on the side and back, while the women’s have open side pockets. But both come in several useful neutral colors, have a drawstring, and are available in two inseam lengths. Get them in women’s sizes XXS-XXL, or men’s sizes XXS-XXL.

When former shopping writer Haley Zovickian first wrote about the Owala FreeSip, she bravely said it was coming for the viral 40-ounce Stanley — and she was right. It’s hard to overstate the vessel’s popularity. It’s racked up an impressive 73,000+ reviews at Amazon, over 15,000 at Target and 22,000+ at Walmart.

The preferred drinking vessel of choice among many HuffPost editors, the FreeSip sets itself apart from other water bottles that may be on your gift list this year because it has a genius dual drinking spout that acts as both a straw and a regular thermos-style opening. You can either sip from an internal straw or tip the bottle to swig its contents without having to make any adjustments. It’s also completely leakproof, thanks to the secure-locking lid, so it can be thrown into bags, cars or tipped over without any risk of spilling. And like the Stanley, it’s double-walled and insulated to keep beverages cold or hot for longer. It’s the perfect gift for just about anyone, but especially for those who won’t be caught anywhere without an emotional support water bottle.

One of the best parts of this time of year is the proliferation of holiday beauty sets, which let shoppers try out more expensive products without committing to full-sized containers. Case in point: this Le Labo discovery set, which includes three unisex fragrances including the famous Santal 33. Each bottle is 0.24 ounces, and can potentially introduce your recipient to their new favorite scent — so that when they’re ready to buy a full-sized bottle, they know what they’re in for.

Elevate their next game night with this Papier backgammon set, which comes in a folding wood board that they can also travel with for entertainment on the go. The wooden dice and playing pieces stand out against the blues and browns of the board. This will look as good sitting on their coffee table or shelf as it will in full playing mode.

Anthropologie’s Icon juice glasses were a big hit from our gift guides last year, and this year their offerings include plenty of festive designs. Not only can you find glasses with Christmas trees, reindeers, snowmen and more, but each glass is also lustered for some extra razzle dazzle.

We love a craft that doubles as decor. This Play-Doh flower making kit is meant for adults and teens at any skill level: You press the flower petals into shape using the provided tools, let them dry and then apply finishing spray to the completed design. If you were considering buying real flowers for your recipient but know that they’d like something with a little more whimsy, this is the way to go.

On the hunt for a practical gift that any traveler will get real use out of? Try the Everything Cube, Calpak’s 8.25-by-7.25-inch storage bag. It can fit right in their carry-on or luggage, and hold all types of items, thanks to the multiple pockets and water-resistant lining. Reviews mention using it to pack a quick change outfit for after a flight, storing tech items or snacks, or using as a toiletry bag. You can choose from a bunch of colors and even pay $25 extra to personalize it.

You don’t need to take your recipient to a vineyard to introduce them to new wines. This Vinebox tasting experience includes six 100-milliliter pours of California wines (three whites, two reds and one rosé). The box also comes with virtual tasting videos from a sommelier, so they can learn more about each wine and even discover food pairings.

P.S.: Vinebox lets you purchase boxes as a one-off, but also has a monthly subscription model. If your recipient ends up liking this experience, you can potentially look into purchasing future months for them, too.

Multiple reviewers have pointed out the “Anthropologie vibes” of this under-$50 throw blanket, thanks to its colorful bohemian designs (you can choose from a whopping 39 of them). The blanket, which is available in six sizes, is made with 100% cotton and combines its woven patterns with fringed edges for a sophisticated, stylish look. It’s also machine-washable.

One reviewer said the Bombas Sunday slipper feels "like having clouds" on their feet, and as a Bombas fan myself, I'm inclined to agree. The Sunday slipper is covered in sherpa for a softness that feels as cozy as it looks. The memory foam midsole and rubber outsole provide comfortable support that your recipient can wear outside (I have run down to my building's laundry room wearing these multiple times with no issue). Best of all, Bombas' "one purchased, one donated" business model means you're helping get clothing to people who need it when you buy this gift. You can buy these in a bunch of colors, in women's sizes 5-11 or men's sizes 7-13.

If a book lover you know has been hemming and hawing over switching to an e-reader, make the decision for them by gifting the Kindle Colorsoft, Amazon’s latest premium reading gadget that HuffPost readers have been snatching up since its release and boasts the brand’s first all-color display. According to those who love it, the tablet boasts a glare-free and paper-like screen, with auto-adjustable brightness that won’t strain your eyes and uses brighter text that feels much easier to see and less susceptible to ghosting than previous Kindle models.

A single charge promises up to eight weeks of reading time, and its design is waterproof, all while providing the convenience that every avid reader desires: instant access to thousands and thousands of books without the worry of limited physical space or the hassle of toting around heavy, cumbersome books.

This crafty 3D puzzle creates a miniature nook that can be placed on your recipient’s bookshelf or table once they finish making it. You can choose from a number of different scenes with build times that range from 3.5 hours to seven hours, including a greenhouse, bookshop, and sunset on the Amalfi coast, among others. To really make these shine (pun intended), throw in two AAA batteries (not included) for the mini LED lights.