The holiday season is here, and I’ve rounded up the best gift ideas for everyone on your list in our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide. Whether you’re shopping for family, friends, or that hard-to-buy-for person, this guide provides you with thoughtful, practical, and fun finds for every budget.
It’s an exciting day here – our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide is now available! This marks the ninth year of this tradition, and it remains one of my favorite projects to put together.
I know many of you like to start your holiday shopping early, so I wanted to get this guide into your hands as soon as possible to help you avoid a last-minute rush.
We’ve been working on publishing this 42-page magazine since August, and it’s truly a labor of love. From curating the perfect finds to bringing them to life with our talented graphic designer, Nicole, and Affiliate Manager, Melinda, countless hours have gone into making this guide special.
If you’re looking for more inspiration, here’s a page showcasing my gift guides from the past few years – full of timeless ideas that are always worth revisiting.
What’s in your 2024 holiday gift guide?
In August, I reached out to the important people in my life to discover their favorite items from the past year. Although I often highlight my top picks and bestsellers in the playbook, it’s always fun to hear what others love and use on a daily basis.
After collecting all of these recommendations, I organized them into an Excel sheet to create a list of excellent gifts worth sharing.
This year’s holiday gift guide follows a familiar structure, organized by theme, to make holiday shopping easy and fun. You’ll find curated selections for a housewarming, seasonal gifts, stocking stuffer ideas, and toys perfect for kids.
With a wide selection of thoughtful gifts across different price points, you’re sure to find the perfect gift for every gift recipient on your list!
This year’s theme
One way my holiday gift guide stands out is as a digital magazine. I’ve always loved putting them together in this format because they’re easy to navigate, with each perfect gift just one click away – taking you straight to your new shopping browser.
This year, we fully embraced the magazine concept, and Nicole designed the most beautiful cover that looks like it’s straight out of the early 2000s. I used elements from within the guide to create the “tree” on the cover. Pretty cool, right?!
I know many of my readers are millennials, so I think you’ll appreciate this touch of nostalgia!
To enhance the magazine’s atmosphere, I’ve included a letter from the editor (yours truly!) and fun articles, like How to Host a Favorite Things Party and Mom’s Expert Tips for Trimming Your Tree. The result? A gift guide that delivers thoughtful gifts and inspiration in one beautiful package – perfect to start your holiday shopping!
Finnish family favourites
Each family member has a “Favorites” page this year! Finn’s List is especially useful if you’re looking for the perfect gift for anyone in your life. He’s an avid online researcher and shopper, so you can trust that his finds are among the best gift ideas. I always joke that he has expensive taste, but he manages to make some excellent gifts at affordable prices.
Rory and Ellis also have their own pages. Rory, 4 1/2 years old, loves all things girly, and you’ll definitely see that reflected in her top picks. Meanwhile, 3-year-old Ellis shares fun ideas perfect for any little one.
Once again, my mom has put together her own “Jean’s Favorites” page, and wow, she really has some of the best Christmas gift ideas! It was hard to narrow down all the beauty gifts and thoughtful gifts she wanted to feature. Whether you’re shopping for yourself, your mom, or your best friend, her list is full of great gift ideas that are sure to impress.
Whether you’re shopping for holiday gifts for kids or looking for thoughtful gifts for the whole family, these pages offer meaningful gifts for everyone!
New this year
I’ve added some new and exciting categories to this year’s holiday gift guide! One standout page is the “Thoughtful Gifts for Everyone” page, which is filled with meaningful gifts for all the acquaintances in your life — teachers, neighbors, even your mail carrier. Choosing these practical gifts is often the hardest, so I made sure to include a variety of great gift ideas to make your holiday shopping easier.
I’ve also created a special section for the traveler in your life. My sister is a flight attendant and is a seasoned traveler, so I shared some of her top picks and favorite items. Her expertise makes this page a goldmine of unique and practical gifts that any traveler will appreciate.
As mentioned earlier, there’s also a page dedicated to gifts that are perfect for a favorite things party. These are guaranteed crowd pleasers that will have everyone at the party scrambling to choose your product!
2024 holiday gift guide
After clicking on the guide below, you can browse through the pages, just like a magazine! When you click on the item you like, you will be taken to the exact website for that particular product, so you can easily get all the details to buy it online, right then and there.
See the four arrows at the bottom of the gift guide? You can use this to make the guide full screen. I recommend it for the ultimate reading experience! While the guide works on both mobile and desktop, I find it easier to navigate on desktop.
Happy shopping!
Thank you for all your enthusiasm every year for this great project. It takes a lot of man hours, but it’s worth it for the help with your shopping needs. If you found my 2024 Holiday Gift Guide helpful, please consider sharing it. It would mean the world to me and help my small business sustain itself.
Let me know if you pick up any goodies for your loved ones! Here’s the link again if you need it. Good luck tackling your holiday shopping list, friends!
