After testing hundreds of products during my years on the WIRED Reviews team, these are the items I’d recommend to the friends on my own list. I’ve included self-care gifts like massagers, cozy gifts like an ultra-soft throw blanket, kitchen staples like a chef’s knife, and everything in between. There are many gifts at different price points, and they’re also categorized by gift type below.
Be sure to check back often, as I will be updating this guide with versatile new picks as we get closer to gifting season. Looking for more gift ideas? Don’t miss our other awesome gift guides as the holiday season ramps up.
It's my belief that everyone could use a small, portable Bluetooth speaker. Whether you want to sing along to your favorite tunes in the shower or get the party going around a campfire, having a compact, Bluetooth-enabled speaker at the ready makes you everyone’s favorite party guest. At less than $60, I promise this li’l guy will be a hit as a gift (without breaking the bank).
Plus, you can fully customize the design with images, text, and stickers if you want to make it more personalized for the giftee. This nifty gadget from wellness tech company Chirp is a godsend for anyone who’s always on their feet. It has two sides: One features a textured surface that targets pressure points, and the other has a heated, centralized oval that acts like a hot stone for targeted arch relief.
The end has a USB-C charging port and buttons to adjust heat, vibration, and preset recovery programs, which use different heat and massage patterns for relief. I use this gadget almost daily, especially if I’ve been on my feet a lot that day. This is the perfect gift for someone who’s always asking for a foot massage.
As someone who suffers from persistent razor burn and red bumps, especially in sensitive areas like my bikini line, I’m always asking my friends what they recommend. I tested this set from Dollar Shave Club, and I haven’t looked back—and I keep giving it to my friends who want a better way to shave. The set pictured above is for women and includes one grippy, ergonomic razor handle, six cartridges with six blades each, a razor hanger for your shower wall, an amazing sugar scrub that exfoliates dead skin before shaving, and a silky-smooth shave oil to moisturize and soften hair before shaving.
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