Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us, which means that to-do lists are lengthening and calendars are filling by the minute. What you don’t need to top it all off is the stress of searching high and low for the perfect score to satisfy everyone on your list, only to leave empty-handed (or with a bunch of mediocre gifts that don’t do justice to your best Elf-ing work).
This year, take a load off and let us help. The Forbes Vetted team has combed the internet and our rolodex of industry experts to name the best gifts out there that deliver quality, style and just the right amount of personality. There’s something for everyone here, from ultra-cozy slippers to portable fire pits to luxury beauty products that your mom would never splurge on for herself. No matter what your budget, we’ve got the perfect find. Peruse, ponder and be inspired—we’re here for you (and currently coveting every single gift on this list).
The Best Gifts Under $30
Thoughtful trinkets they’ll treasure for years to come, small-but-mighty upgrades that they didn’t know they needed and stocking stuffers that’ll quickly rise to the top of the present pile—we’ve got them all in our list of gifts for $30 and below. Here, you’ll see hand-harvested sea salts, a smart plug that lets any device be controlled by an app and, yes, socks (but ones with a lifetime warranty). With ideas from Vetted editors and a few guest stars, too (thanks, Katherine Heigl!), we’ve collected great gifts at very sensible prices.
The Best Gifts Under $50
$50-and-under gifts leave a lot of room for imagination. Just ask Forbes 30 Under 30 Alum, Amber Mayfield, model and jewelry brand founder, Yasmin Geurts or New York Times-bestselling author, Jenny Rosenstrach, whom we tapped to help us hunt and gather. Ever seen someone unwrap a pancake pan worth displaying in a museum, wearable weights so beautiful they could double as jewelry or a cult-favorite white noise machine that’s been helping people get shut-eye since 1962? Now you will—get ready to bask in some thousand-watt smiles.
The Best Gifts Under $100
Our list of the best gifts under $100 is certain to surprise and delight. After all, some of our savviest friends, like culinary expert, Sohla El-Waylly, and boutique fitness maven, Megan Roup, helped us scout them out to share with you. Below, you can browse our selection of one-of-a-kind picks—premium Osetra caviar, an aromatic shower steamer that’ll bring the spa vibes home, a gorgeous gold-plated tennis necklace with just the right amount of bling and holiday panettone made by a disciple of Italy’s foremost bread master—all of which are so good that you’ll “accidentally” snap up a few for yourself.
The Best Luxury Gifts
Sometimes, hitting big is the only way to go. For those moments, let our luxury gift list guide you in the right direction. These special pieces have been hand-picked by folks who know the best of the best: celebrity makeup artist Gucci Westman, fitness influencer Aubre Winters, travel filmmaker Alex Strohl and many more. These picks bring the “wow” factor in a big way, ranging from designer jewelry that belongs on the red carpet to a coffee table book of fashion history; a wood-fired pizza oven that’ll transport the lucky recipient to Naples to a state-of-the-art headset that lets your loved one enter the world of virtual reality.
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