Babble's Ultimate Gift Guide For Everyone On Your List
- Erika Doty
- 4 days ago
- 8 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
One thing we are always babbling about is some gift, gadget, must-have item that we are certain you cannot live without...or live without gifting to that special someone on your list.
The team at Babble scoured all our must-haves and favorites lists from 2025. We combed through our own purchase history and reviewed your comments and critiques to curate the following ULTIMATE Gift Guide for all those special someones on your list this year. (Including the thing that always stresses me out: stocking stuffers.)
It is worth mentioning this gift list is NOT SPONSORED. Yes, we are Amazon affiliates, but we are only choosing items here that we would (and are) recommending to our friends without any outside persuasion or motivation.
This is your mom-to-mom, friend-to-friend, woman-to-woman gift guide,
because that is what makes Babble different.
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This is where we really shine because IT'S OUR JAM!! This is what we work on all year long, so we have some incredible ideas and some strong opinions. Highlighting some of our personal favs below, but check out the full list of almost 200 ideas by clicking here or on the image below.
Towel Warmer: I feel STRONGLY about this. I think it is the perfect gift for any woman (or man) on your list. Mom or mother-in-law- check. Sister or sister-in-law- done. Grandmother or your teenage daughter- for sure. You get a little spa pampering in your everyday life and it is ridiculous how much it brightens my day. No brainer, and if you don't already have one yourself, here's your sign. Check out more ways to "Bougie Up Your Bathroom" here.
Shokz Headphones: I was just at a dinner where the women were talking about how scary it is to be out running/walking with headphones on because they can't hear traffic, etc. They were talking about how they leave one AirPod out. I've used these headphones for six years now (check out the IG post) and they are so comfortable because nothing goes into your earholes and they have incredible sound while still allowing you the safety and convenience of hearing other things happening around you. Great for the walker, runner, podcast or audible listener (man or woman).
Korean Skincare: I've fallen hard for Korean Skincare. Check out my full article here describing my top five products. These inexpensive and all natural products have improved the texture and pigment of my skin so dramatically in just a few short months. Stick this in your own stocking fo scho!
Hair Products: As the daughter of a hairdresser I have access to trying all of the best products and my mom, sister and I share our thoughts and top products after years of trying them all here. I have had some new recent favorite IGK and WOW hair products in 2025 that are all on the list.
Digital Calendar: I don't own one myself (yet), but several of my friends do and they reviewed three of the most popular options here. Give the gift of organization that will last the whole year through! Find the right one for you and put this work horse to use in your household!
Fleece: So many of us are cozied up in our Free People look-a-like fleece. It really is the best for fall, winter and spring. I've been living in mine!
If you're like me, I need some inspiration and a little nudging when it comes to shopping for the men in my life. We've curated a list that covers so many hobbies and interests. We've highlighted just six below, but click here or on the image below for the full list of 50ish gifts we love for the guys on your list.
Wagyu Beef Tallow: just a fun gift for the people in your life that love to grill or cook. I've gifted this to both my husband and my brother-in-law and they've had fun upgrading their grill game. Box Cutter: it is weird how often this little contraption comes in handy. I gifted it to my husband for Father's Day and it is stupid how fun it is to use and how certain projects just require it. Think how much fun the man in your life will have with it on all the cardboard Christmas morning!
French Press: elevate his weekend (or weekday) coffee game with silky, rich French pressed coffee.
Meater Meat Thermometer: This little gadget is a game-changer for the Grill Master in your life. A thermometer about the size of a pen, it's bluetooth enabled, easy to clean and store. And the app is incredibly user friendly. Worth every penny.
Dude Diet Dinnertime Cookbook: Hear me out on this one. Even if the dude in your life isn't a big cook, there is something about this cookbook that interests men. Get them involved in the dinner planning and prep. Plus the recipes in this book are delicious!
JBL Portable Blue Tooth Speaker: We literally have 5 of these around our house, in all the colors. They are waterproof, hold a charge for a freaking long time and the sound is great! Plus the size/weight makes it so easy to take these anywhere: the yard, next to the grill, the garage... For the biker in your life, there are accessories so you can strap this little guy to the frame of your bike for a more enjoyable ride.
Ugh. Teens can be so tricky. And also so predictable. Yeah, they're probably asking for a new phone this year. And those expensive shoes everyone has. But we know what they will really love to see under the tree...because we have teenagers too! Check out a few of our (our teen's) favs below, and click here or on the image for the full list of 150+ gifts for teens/tweens.
Headphones & Speakers: These are great gifts for the teens on your list. If they already have them, they likely need an updated pair after all the use it gets. The JBL speaker that hooks to things is a family favorite, great to grab for hanging with friends!
Projector: My niece convinced me that my boys needed one after seeing hers. She loves to connect hers to her phone after a long day of school and activities and watch her favorite show while relaxing in bed and having it pointed up at the ceiling (since she doesn't have a TV in her room). Great fun for sleepovers and you can even use it for those coveted family movie nights!
Chains & Bracelets for Boys: My teenage boys both love wearing chains and we have had expensive ones and not so expensive ones and honestly these not so expensive ones, have been our favorite. Great length, great color, great width. If you have a teenage boy on your list, you can't go wrong. We also have some great bracelet choices for the boys.
Over the Door Basketball Hoop: A classic. It's like a right of passage to have one of these bad boys hanging in your room as a tween/teen.
White Nike Socks: They ALL want these and they ALL need these! The sock game is strong right now and these are the OG, can't go wrong pair. Every single teen needs a less dingy, holey pair, so get these under your tree.
Uppercut Styling Powder: This floppy, messy hairstyle for the boys isn't going anywhere! We have tried several styling powder brands and both my boys would choose this as their favorite and they have very different types of hair. Great for thick and thin hair to get that just so tussled look they are going for.
Laneige Lip Mask: Let's face it, the teenage girls know way more than we do about makeup and skincare these days, but you can't screw it up by getting the Laneige Lip Mask (and while you're at it, get yourself one too). It lasts forever, has great flavors and feels amazing! They will wake up with soft, moisturized lips all winter long!
Kitsch Heatless Curlers: This is such a great, inexpensive gift for the teenage girls on your list. Easy to follow instructions so they just put in the heatless hair wand while they sleep and wake up ready for school with soft, bouncy curls.
I don't know why, but I struggle with the stocking stuffing every year! This list covers all the people on your list - young, old, boys, girls and everything and everyone in between! (Don't be surprised if you find yourself snagging a few of these deals for yourself.) Check out 150 more stocking stuffing inspirational ideas here!
Glasses Cleaner: This is another one I feel strongly about for anyone on your list who wears glasses or sunglasses. I'm THE WORST at cleaning my glasses. I feel like they are always smeary and smudged, but this little tool cleans the front and the back at the same time and works like a dream! You can see them in action here.
Hand Warmers: These rechargeable hand warmers were a lifesaver for both my husband and I last winter! Charge them up, keep them in your pocket and stay warm on your walks and all your outdoor activities!
Lumify: You can watch my reel to see how these eyedrops literally transform your eyes to completely clear! If you suffer from red or dry eyes, these are a must. You just won't believe the difference! Car Trash Cans: What are people doing that don't have these? Super cheap, comes in a 2-pack (one for you, one for your husband or teenage driver) and keeps your car cleaner all year.
Pill Organizer: Again, what are people doing that don't have these? I have two favorites both on the list and both well worth it to keep your pills and supplements organized. We're getting older after all!
Men's Cologne Minis: Last year I stuffed my teen boy's stocking with about 20 little mini samples of men's cologne (bought in a bundle here). He loved it! He's been sampling all year, trying to find his own "signature scent."
Apple AirTag: I know what the people in my household are getting that can never find their keys....their wallet...their chromebook. We are past due to put these little suckers to work!
Looking for gift ideas that the entire family will love? Check out Babble's family gift guide!
I had a lot to say on this subject matter so check out the full article with the full descriptions. While individual gifts are great, there is nothing like getting the entire family excited about the same thing and connecting over the holidays and throughout the year. We have ideas- check them out!
We also have to mention one of the best gifts both Erika and I have given (and received) in the past couple of years and that is a flower subscription. I have personally gifted this to my mom, my mother-in-law and myself, who all in very different regions. We have a great article describing why locally sourced flowers are an important and impactful choice as well as links to a flower subscription service both here in Boise (Adele with FlowerSmith Gardens- she's the best, tell her Babble sent you) or in your area. This is the gift that continues to give throughout the year! Check it out here!
Let's face it. Sometimes (especially for those tweens/teens) giving cash is the best bet. Such a great gift, but kind of boring to receive...UNTIL NOW! We have easy to pull off, fun ways to give cash. Check them out here.
✨ And while you are at it, grab these to help all the holiday headaches or injuries putting up the tree!
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