What to Buy Your Pickiest Loved Ones for the Holidays

Even the pickiest, hardest-to-please loved ones will adore these charming letterpress stationery cards. You can customize them with their name, choose the color, and pick the shape to create a truly one-of-a-kind gift that is as thoughtful as it is sophisticated. Use code EVERYGIRL20 for 20% off your first order!

You know your grandma’s special chocolate chip recipe? Gift your picky family member this personalized family recipe board from their handwritten heirloom recipe. It’s a perfect blend of sentimental and practical.

For your picky loved one with a furry friend, order this customized pet portrait from Etsy. Handmade with watercolor paints, this gift is a sentimental piece they will cherish for years.

For those who just want a nice note and a gift card to the Cheesecake Factory, our holiday card collection in collaboration with Moonpig is the answer. Be one of the first 1000 readers to get your first card free (use code EGMOONPIG), add a gift card to their favorite spot to sweeten the deal, and get it delivered right to their door.

For the book lovers in your life, consider a 6-month or 12-month subscription to Book of the Month. Your loved one can choose one of six books a month and they’ll show up at their door within five to ten days. Then you can just continue to renew their subscription year after year and you’ll never be stuck on what to gift them again.

If your picky loved one is always the photographer at get-togethers, get them this smart digital frame. It’ll display all their favorite photos all day everyday. You can even invite multiple family members to the app so they can add photos and have a constant update of new photos.

Have this classic boat tote embroidered with their name or a favorite phrase for a personalized bag that they’ll want to take everywhere.

Gift them a ring featuring their birthstone for a chic, stackable accessory that’s dainty enough to wear everyday.

Great for AM and PM use, this luxe moisturizer will be the endcap to their skincare routine that they’ll turn to again and again. It’s proven to deliver 100 hours of hydration after use and immediately plumps the look of your skin, leaving a cushion-soft finish that you couldn’t argue with if you tried.

Nothing says luxury quite like a pair of diamond earrings and these bezel-framed studs are the ultimate it-girl accessory. With their emerald cut, these everyday earrings are equal parts cool and classic.

Give your picky loved one the gift of a perfect night’s sleep with the classic sheet set from Brooklinen. It comes with one fitted sheet, one flat sheet, and two pillowcases, giving you a breathable, airy, cool bed set up.

This luxury hand wash from Aesop will heal your dry winter hands all season long. Romanticize your hand washing routine this holiday season with a scent that combines mandarin, rosemary, and cedar.

For anyone who’s constantly freezing (*raises hand*), fuzzy socks always make great gifts. These ones from Barefoot Dreams are unbelievably soft and perfectly cozy.

The Béis brand, owned and founded by Shay Mitchell (a classic Everygirl in our eyes), is adored by our editors, and the weekender is debatably the company’s most popular product. It’s cute and practical with tons of space, including a separate shoe compartment and space for a large laptop.

Having a warm, toasty towel waiting for you when you step out of the shower is peak luxury to me. This towel warmer is one of those gifts that will make their everyday routine just a little more special.

This cashmere wrap is luxuriously soft and looks chic no matter how you wear it: as a scarf, draped across the shoulders, or wrapped around like a shawl.

Add a touch of luxury to their makeup routine with this set of high-quality products from the minimalist, cruelty-free beauty brand Merit. Featuring seven of their bestselling products, this set might just replace their whole beauty bag.

This cult-favorite bakery has New Yorkers standing outside for hours to get a batch of their heavenly mixtures. Now you can give your loved one a taste of the phenomenon with a four-pack, an eight-pack, or a 12-pack from Levain Bakery and fill it with their customer-favorite originals: chocolate chip walnut, dark chocolate chocolate chip, dark chocolate peanut butter chip, and oatmeal raisin.

It’s impossible to go wrong if you’re giving the gift of soup dumplings. This kit delivers everything they need to make their own delicious soup dumplings at home, from a dough roller to a steamer basket.

Everyone needs some high-quality hot chocolate to get them through the colder months. This classic hot chocolate from Williams Sonoma is made of chocolate shavings for an extra rich taste.

Spice up your loved one’s pantry this Christmas with this olive oil set from Brightland. These flavored olive oils will become their dream topping for salads, bread, hummus, baked goods, and fresh greens.

For the person who loves a good charcuterie board, ship them one straight to their door. This board comes fully assembled with an array of artisan cheeses, meats, dried fruits, nuts, chocolates, and olives.

Anyone with a sweet tooth will love digging into this peppermint bark sampler. It contains three different variations of the classic holiday treat, including salted and dark chocolate.

Who doesn’t love ice cream? Surprise them with a set of pints from Jeni’s delivered to their door. With five of the brand’s bestselling flavors, they’re bound to find one they love.

Instant film cameras are always a holiday favorite. Buy your loved one the camera along with a few packs of film, and they’ll be set to make countless memories throughout the holiday season.

This is one of those gifts they’ll use every single day. It can wirelessly charge their phone and AirPods at the same time, making it the sleek upgrade to their nightstand they never knew they needed.

This rechargeable photo printer allows you to dock and charge your phone while simultaneously printing photos straight from your device. This is a gift they’ll use over and over.

I don’t know about you, but right around the holidays is the time I start losing everything. My wallet, my phone, my TV remote, even my Kindle, just seem to seep into the crevices of my apartment, hiding away for the winter. Help your picky loved one keep track of their most valuable possessions with this four pack of Apple AirTags.

Sometimes you just need to set up a tent in your living room and watch rom-coms on a mini projector. Your picky loved one’s inner child is sure to be revived.

Never run out of battery again with this powerful portable charger from Amazon. Whether they’re traveling or spending a long day at a holiday party, their devices will always be charged.

This disposable-meets-digital camera offers the perfect mix of fun and convenience. You get the nostalgic charm of a disposable camera with the modern advantage of instantly downloading your photos directly to your computer.

Everyone needs a big water bottle to stay hydrated, and this flip straw tumbler with an easy-carry handle is tried and true. Available in several fun colors, this one will be an everyday staple from the moment it’s unboxed.

This flexible LED pad is one of those gifts they’ll actually want to use. Offering super easy, targeted pain relief, it’s the kind of high-tech self-care that’s perfect for post-gym soreness or unwinding after a long day. Use code THEEVERYGIRL for 35% off! 

This pan is a longtime favorite of our editorial team, and for a good reason. It’s deep enough to boil noodles and shallow enough to fry an egg, and the nonstick coating makes cleanup a breeze. It’s the ultimate versatile kitchen item.

It can be hard to find a slipper that’s truly different, but these Bombas Gripper Slippers are unlike any other. They are the perfect blend of cozy socks and functional slippers. With grips on the bottom and a soft exterior that makes packing a breeze, your picky giftee might just never want to wear real shoes again.

Clean up those annoying messes this holiday season with this cordless handheld vacuum cleaner from Amazon. It’s affordable, lightweight, and compact, and with the 2-in-1 crevice tool, you’ll never miss the deepest corners of your apartment.

As your picky loved one inevitably stocks up on wine for the winter (like the rest of us), they’ll love keeping them chilled to perfection with this Vinglacé wine bottle chiller from Amazon. Whether they’re hosting or doing their annual rewatch of The Holiday, this bottle chiller will come in handy.

This quiet air purifier  captures 99.97% of dust, pollen, smoke, mold and more. Once the winter allergies return, your picky loved one will love the comfort this affordable air purifier provides.

For your loved one who works from home, this temperature-controlled self-heating coffee mug is practically screaming their name. Simply choose from the three settings: warm (130 degrees), hot (140 degrees), and piping (150 degrees) and you’ll have fresh coffee or tea for hours on end.

If your picky loved one could use a little TLC, gift them this heated foot massager that’ll quickly become their favorite thing they own.

It seems everyone on TikTok is obsessed with Hailey Bieber’s skincare brand, Rhode Skin. Gift your picky loved one this fan-favorite peptide lip treatment. If it’s good enough for Ms. Bieber, it’s definitely good enough for your picky loved one.

For anyone who’s particular about their cup of tea, this under-$30 electric kettle makes a beautiful upgrade to their kitchen. It heats quickly, features an easy-pour spout, and comes in a variety of colors so you can easily find one that matches their style.

Anthropologie’s kitchen section is a gold mine for budget-friendly gifts. You can’t go wrong with one of their ever-popular monogram mugs, and this French-inspired design is perfect for the person with classic tastes.

Everyone could use a fuzzy pair of slippers to get them through the winter. This pair costs less than $10 but feels luxuriously cozy thanks to the memory foam sole and fluffy faux fur material.

For anyone with a highly specific skin and haircare routine, a satin pillowcase makes an ideal gift. The silky material helps tame frizz, reduce breakage, and keep skin hydrated, making it the perfect complement to their self-care regimen.

Speaking of self care, a little extra pampering always makes for a great gift. With soothing scents like almond, coconut, and shea, this trio of hand creams will add some extra relaxation to their day.