Top 15 Christmas Gifts

It’s the most wonderful time of the year . . . unless you have family and friends who are hard to shop for. There are, however, lots of great gifts for people of all ages. Here are some of the top 15 gift ideas for your Christmas shopping that are sure to make you the best gift-giver!

1. Gift Cards

You can never go wrong with gift cards. Gift cards can be bought from almost any business, from restaurants to clothes, and Amazon to Target. Gift cards can be priced anywhere from $5 - $100+. It all depends on how much you’d like to spend.

You can get gift cards from general stores with lots of items to choose from, such as Walmart, K-mart, Home Depot, Michaels Craft Store, and more. You are bound to make someone smile with this affordable, useful gift.  

2. Money

You can never go wrong with cold, hard cash. Grab a festive holiday card, throw in some bills, and you are all set! You can also get creative with how you give the money. You can wrap it in a box, fill a Kleenex box with bills as “tissues”, or even roll them up and push them into a balloon!

3. Winter Clothing

Neutral colors, such as grey, black, tan, and white can be bought in gloves, scarves, socks, and ear muffs. Everyone could use some winter clothing, even if it’s just a light jacket for the warmer states. You’re sure to give a smile with these warm clothes!

The best thing about gloves, scarves, and socks are a one-size-fits-all. Sometimes you could get poor quality, so make sure you double check those reviews. You could pay anywhere from $5 - $50, depending on what brand of clothing you buy and where you buy it from.

4. Card and Board Games

Board and card games can be so fun to give as gifts. You will be giving them the opportunity to have fun with their friends and family. Older adults can be given fun games, such as Apples to Apples, Cards against Humanity, Phase 10, and more (which all can be found on Amazon).

Younger kids could be given Chutes and Ladders, Uno, Connect 4, and Monopoly (which can also all be found on Amazon). You can expect to pay anywhere from $5 - $30 for different board and card games.

5. Water Bottles or Tumbler Cups

The newest popular cups are the steel cups that keep hot liquids hot and cold liquids cool. This could be a child who may spill or adults with coffee on the go. These cups can run anywhere from $10 - $50, depending on the size and brand of the cups.

Some cups, however, may not have the best quality. Make sure you are checking for popular brands to pick the best cup. You can find the popular Yeti cup as a best seller on Amazon for around $30.

6. Backpacks

From going to the gym to going to school, almost anyone could use a backpack. Backpacks can be used for so many occasions. They are a great way to make almost anyone smile. You can find most backpacks on Amazon ranging from $20 - $40.

7. Foods, Sweets, and Candy

Everyone love foods, sweets, and candy. You can always gift salami and cheese trays to adults and candy to children. You can get various snack/crate boxes on Amazon from $20 - $30. These boxes come with tons of various snacks, such as chips, candy, crackers, and other treats. This would make a great gift for any age.

Another fun gift is called Snack Crate. This subscription is a monthly box of snacks that come from all over the world. One month you could get popular snacks from Columbia, and the next month from Turkey!

8. Books

Books can come in all shapes, sizes, and topics: just like people. You can match almost any book to almost anyone. How To books, children’s books, informational books, and more can always be a fun gift. Different books can range anywhere from $8 - $20+ depending on the book.

9. Drones

Drones are a fun way to fly in the air and see all the surroundings. It can be a fun experience for kids and a learning experience for adults. With a remote control and batteries, drones are relatively easy to maneuver and can be flown for fun or with a camera.

Drones come in all brands and sizes. You can expect to pay $20-$250 for a basic drone. Camera drones can start around $300 and reach up to $1,000 if you want to get a high quality one with lots of tricks and gadgets.

10. Speakers

Speakers can be used to play music at loud, or soft, volumes. Everyone loves music and speakers can be a great way to fill a room with sounds for people to enjoy. Cons of getting a speaker could be that it doesn’t hold a charge very long, shorts out easily, and some may need a Bluetooth connection. There are others, though, that can be used with a cord to a TV or phone.

Speakers can come in all varieties. Reliable speakers can be priced $50 - $300. If you want high quality surround sound, you can expect to pay $300+.

11. Weighted Blanket

These weighted blankets are proven to reduce anxiety and discomfort. Friends and family of all ages could benefit from this blanket by keeping warm and calm during the busy, cold holiday season. Weight blankets can run about $30 - $100 depending on the size and weight of the blanket.

Some blankets could be too heavy (such as a 25 pound blanket for a child) so make sure to think about the size of the person you are buying for.

12. Amazon Alexa

Alexa is a voice controlled home speaker. Since its voice controlled, it can be a great way to ask questions from various topics. Children can ask Alexa to play songs, tell a joke, or questions about homework.

Adults can ask for questions while cooking, about the weather, and news. Alexa needs Wifi, so if someone doesn’t have Wifi it could not be as useful as possible. Alexa will cost about $20 - $300+ depending on the size and all can be found on Amazon.

13. Headphones

Headphones can be given to adults to use with their phone or children to be used at school, with their phone, or with their tv/gaming device. There is such a large variety of headphones that they can cost anywhere from $10 - $150+.

Amazon has a great selection of headphones. They range from ear buds to wireless. Headphones are fragile and can be easy to break. However, when taken care of, they can provide a long-life of listening to something alone. From using them on an airplane to just setting at home, headphones are a versatile gift sure to make anyone proud to have.

 14. Magazine Subscriptions

You could subscribe to a magazine for a year from $20 - $50. Adults could use Good Housekeep, Men/Women’s Health, and Cooking magazines. Children could get Seventeen, Ladybug, and Highlights.

You do need the address of the person you are gifting the subscription to, that way the magazine company knows where to send them. It’s a gift that keeps on giving . . . all year!

15. Map/Globe

Everyone could use a map or globe for their home. Children can learn from them, as well as adults. Plus, they can be used as a cool decoration! Maps/globes can run from $10 - $50+ depending on the size and style of each.

This is a great way to give a fun, educational, and decorative gift to almost anyone on your shopping list.

These are just some of the top 15 Christmas gifts for those on your shopping list. Almost all of these gifts can be found on Amazon so you can shop til’ you drop all online! Think back to gifts you’ve received that you think others might like. Have suggestions for more gifts? Comment below!