We all have that person on our holiday gift list who is impossible to shop for. Whether their interests are an eternal mystery, they seem to have everything already or you simply don’t know them that well, they’re the ones that stump you and leave you wringing your hands until the 11th hour.
If this describes your current situation, don’t stress. Simply refer to the following lineup of crowd-pleasers that are sure to satisfy no matter who’s on the receiving end. We carefully curated this batch of universally adored items based on what our readers have shopped this holiday season and what online reviewers have declared are clear winners and of course, we threw in some of what we have tried, tested, and loved ourselves.
You can’t ever go wrong with a forever-practical set of Apple Airtags, a collapsible swivel cheeseboard perfect for the entertainer or a desktop mug warmer that keeps coffees and teas the ideal drinkable temp. Ahead, find some fail-safe gifts that you can still get in time for the holiday season.
Bamboo cotton weighted blanket
If you’ve ever felt the comforting and stress-relieving effects of a weighted blanket, then you know that feeling would make the perfect gift. This popular model features a cooling and removable bamboo cotton cover and is filled with perfectly distributed glass beads.
A beyond-popular carpet and upholstery cleaner
If your hard-to-shop-for person happens to be a pet owner and doesn’t already own a Bissell Little Green, this gift will really wow them. This portable carpet and upholstery cleaner has close to 39,000 five-star ratings on Amazon and effectively removes tough stains through a combination of suction and spraying power. Plus, they don’t have to worry about manually cleaning the scrubbing stain tool as it has a self-cleaning function to save them time and effort.
A surge-protected multi-outlet wall plug
For all those occasions when there never seem to be enough plugs to juice up all their gadgets at once, this practical wall outlet will absolutely come in handy. Aside from five standard sockets perfect for laptop chargers, lamps, and more, this surge-protected outlet also has four USB ports.
An electric mug warmer
This slim electric mug warmer is the perfect addition to anyone’s WFH situation, office desk, or living room side table thanks to its clever ability to keep hot beverages toasty warm at the perfect temperature for sipping. Suitable for most cups, the waterproof heating element uses an automatic gravity induction switch so they never have to worry about plugging or unplugging to use.
A pocket hand warmer and portable charger
These popular pocket-sized and rechargeable hand warmers will ensure that anyone can enjoy the luxury of warm extremities, especially during the frigid conditions of winter. They feature three heat settings, are made from aircraft-grade aluminum that allows for even distribution of heat, and can also be used to simultaneously charge their devices on the go.
A buttery-soft and cooling pajama set
This set of Target pajamas has become the internet’s (and my own) favorite piece of loungewear thanks to the ridiculously soft and temperature-regulating fabric and accessible price point. You can snag them in three different length options, multiple colors and prints as well as standard and plus sizes up to 3XL in certain colors.
