10 Useful Gifts I'm Buying My Loved Ones This Year

My boyfriend seems to misplace his wallet every time we leave the house, so I'm planning on treating him to this Sena Bence Lugano iPhone Case ($60) so he can have everything in one place. The three useful slots are more than enough, and it looks stylish.

Last year, I gifted my sister and mom with these plush Emu Australia Mayberry Slippers ($60). They loved them so much, I want to treat them again to a fresh new pair, and this navy shade is so cool.

My mom used to always give my sister and me sock monkeys when we were kids. When I saw this World's Smallest Sock Monkey ($8) on Urban Outfitters' site, I knew I needed to get them both one as a stocking stuffer.

This year, instead of getting my dad a few small things, my sister and I are going halves on getting him this Dyson Cyclone V10 Cordless Vacuum ($553). His old vacuum has been around since I was a kid, and he'll be surprised how technology has changed when he sees you don't even need to plug this one into the wall.

I don't usually splurge on my best friend, but this year, I want to treat her to this Pop & Suki Makeup Case ($105). She's always looking for a way to keep her makeup organized, and this personalized choice is both cute and functional.

My sister always asks for a new pair of comfy PJs, and when I saw this colorful Reformation Pajama Set ($98), I knew it was the one for her.

My boyfriend's sister is expecting her first daughter right after New Year's, and this Nordstrom Baby Hooded Animal Towel ($35) is a sweet way to show her we're excited.

My parents constantly ask me what movie they should watch next. This fun 100 Movies Scratch Off Poster ($15) will do all the work for me, plus give them something to work on.

A few years ago, I gave this Tom Ford Private Blend Costa Azzurra Eau de Parfum ($148-$320) to my boyfriend, and he loved it so much. He recently ran out and said none of his other colognes compare.

While my mom enjoys fashionable and beauty gifts, she also has a green thumb. This Arbequina Olive Crate ($100) is the best of both worlds. It comes with a potted olive tree that she can plant in the yard, pure olive oil, and paraben-free soap and hand lotion.