The Best Family Gift Ideas Everyone Will Love
The Best Gifts For Every Family Member, According to a Shopping Editor
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As a shopping editor, you'd think it would be easy to find the perfect gift for all your loved ones, but even I struggle to find a gift that will impress my family. I want to give them something they'll actually appreciate and use rather than collecting dust in a closet. Finding a present that will bring the whole family together isn't as overwhelming as it seems. I found some amazing presents that will bring joy to your loved ones. Be it a fun activity or a DIY kit, something for the home, or a keepsake that your loved ones will cherish, these thoughtful gifts for the whole family will have the recipients asking, "How did you know?!"
Food is the one thing that brings my family together. If you're shopping for a family who loves to cook as much as mine, get them the gorgeous Caraway Cookware Set. You can also treat them to splurge-worthy kitchen gadgets to truly wow them, like a KitchenAid stand mixer for the baker or an Ooni Pizza Oven that can make a custom Neapolitan pizza in under one minute. If your family also has a sweet tooth, I found a few treats they can indulge in this holiday season.
If you want to make your loved ones feel extra special, I recommend getting them a digital picture frame with all their favorite memories and people. It's a personable and truly heartwarming gift that will surely impress everyone in the family, especially parents and grandparents. When in doubt, you can always gift something luxe and festive, like a lovely candle or the softest throw blanket.
Keep reading to see my top gifting recommendations for the family ahead.
1 Best Music Gift For Family
Bonaok Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone ($25)
If your family loves music and can't help but sing along, I recommend getting the performer in your life the Bonaok Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone. Available in a ton of different colorways, this Karaoke Microphone will let them sing their favorite songs right from their phone. They can belt out Taylor Swift, get in the festive spirit with Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas," or anything else their hearts desire. It's guaranteed entertainment for every holiday party and beyond.
2 Best Dessert Gift For Family
DIY Mochi Ice Cream Kit ($34)
One of my favorite memories with my family is making dessert together, and if your family loves to experiment with new recipes, they'll love trying out the DIY Mochi Ice Cream Kit. It's the perfect treat since it's sweet and chewy on the outside, and cold and creamy on the inside. It comes with everything you need to make four batches of eight mochi spheres in matcha green tea and cocoa.
3 A Chic Scarf For the Family
Tommy Hilfiger Mixed Check Fluffy Scarf ($60, originally $100)
Keep your giftee warm and cozy during the chilly temperatures with this chic Mixed Check Fluffy Scarf from Tommy Hilfiger. Made from a wool blend, this oversize scarf is perfect for embodying that après-ski look while protecting your loved one from harsh windchills. It comes in two styles: a red, beige, and black pattern, or a blue and gray pattern.
4 Best Activity Gift For Family
Lego Icons Poinsettia Building Set ($50)
If your family loves to get crafty and build things, the Lego Icons Poinsettia Building Set is a gift that's festive and fun for all ages. My cousins are obsessed with creating Lego sculptures, and this Poinsettia Building Set is something they can display along with their holiday decorations.
You can also consider getting the Lego Gingerbread Ornaments Building Toys ($9, originally $13) for the younger kids in the family. They can make three personalized ornaments to hang on their tree.
5 Best Candle Gift For Family
Glasshouse Fragrances Night Before Christmas Candle ($55)
Get them in the festive spirit with the Night Before Christmas candle from Glasshouse Fragrances. It'll set the mood with notes of blackcurrant, redcurrant, plum, lemon, lavender, rose, and musk oak moss, and spice. Whenever I burn this candle, I feel like I'm in a Christmas market with a fusion of sweet scents and evergreen goodness. It's not too overwhelmingly sugary either; it has a certain depth that elevates your space.
6 Best Festive Treats Gift For Family
Harry and David Holiday Bakery Tray ($100)
Who can resist the delicious array of baked goods?! The Harry and David Holiday Bakery Tray is perfect for my family of sweet tooths. It's got a chocolate decadence cake, cinnamon swirl, baklava, cranberry orange loaf cake, Wolferman's pumpkin Bundt cake, raspberry-filled tree-cutout shortbread cookies, two double chocolate chunk cookies, walnut chocolate chunk cookies, two coconut macaroon cookies, two gingerbread sandwich cookies, and dark-chocolate-covered peppermint cookies.
7 Best Personable Gift For Family
Aura Carver Luxe HD Smart Digital Picture Frame ($139, originally $149)
My family loves to look back at old photos, and the Aura Carver Luxe HD Smart Digital Picture Frame is a thoughtful and innovative gift that lets them relive their favorite memories. To make this even more personable and special, I preload it with special moments, including clips of old home videos and pictures from their childhood. It's a thoughtful yet techie gift everyone will appreciate.
8 Best Cozy Gift For Family
Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Throw Blanket ($158)
There's nothing more comforting than cuddling up on the couch for a family movie night, and the Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Throw Blanket is a luxe find for those who embrace the homebody life. This blanket is so soft and warm, that my family and I fight over who gets to use it, so this year, I'm going to be getting each of them their own. It comes in a ton of different colors as well. Read more on why it's worth it in our review of the Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Throw Blanket.
9 Best Pet Gift For Family
Furbo 360° Rotating Dog Camera ($210)
Although my family and I don't have pets, we have gifted the Furbo 360° Dog Camera Rotating to our extended family and friends who do, and they truly cherish this gadget. It's especially thoughtful for those with kids heading off to college since they can keep up with their fur baby while away from home.
It's an HD WiFi-enabled surveillance camera that tosses treats on command. The camera has a 360-degree wide-angle view and works at night as well. It is compatible with Alexa and has a barking sensor that alerts you when your dog barks.
10 Best Tech Gift For Family
Echo Show 10 ($250)
As an only child, I tend to feel like my parents' personal secretary and project manager. The Echo Show 10 is the smart-home hub perfect for the family that's juggling too many things. The Alexa-enabled device will let them manage their smart home, consume all their favorite entertainment, and stay informed. Plus, if you have more than one Echo device, you can use it like an intercom system in your home. It's the ultimate virtual assistant — and so much more. My mom loves using it as her kitchen TV, so she can catch up on her favorite shows while cooking.
11 Best Foodie Gift For Family
Ooni Karu 12 Multi-Fuel Outdoor Pizza Oven ($299)
If your family loves spending time outdoors and hosting barbecues and cookouts, the Ooni Karu 12 Multi-Fuel Outdoor Pizza Oven is the ultimate gift. It can perfectly cook a Neapolitan pizza in under one minute. They'll be able to whip up personal pies for the whole family with all the fixings and toppings right in their backyard. This pizza oven can burn using wood or charcoal out of the box, or use gas with the gas burner. It's a PS editor favorite — read the in-depth review of the Ooni Pizza Oven for more.
12 Best Cooking Gift For Family
Caraway Cookware Set ($356, originally $545)
My family prides themselves on their cooking skills and the Caraway Cookware Set will be put to use as soon as it's opened. This nonstick cookware set comes with a saucepan, a frying pan, a sauté pan, a Dutch oven, accompanying lids, and storage organizers. This set can do it all, whether it's baking, sautéing, crisping, or boiling. It's perfect for a family who loves to cook together like mine. Read more in our review of Caraway's cookware here.
13 Best Baking Gift For Family
KitchenAid Artisan Tilt-Head Stand Mixer with Pouring Shield ($450)
For the past year, my mom has been dropping not-so-subtle hints about her holiday wishlist, and the KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer is at the top of her list. The stand mixer is a baker's dream, but it also helps knead dough and do a lot of laborious work that strains my mom's arms and muscles. The KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer is a kitchen appliance I know she'll appreciate and use often, making it a gift worth every penny.
Anvita Reddy (she/her) is an assistant editor for PS Shopping. She has a passion for products and reviews home gadgets, cookware, tech, and more. Having dealt with acne as a teenager and into adulthood, her expertise lies in beauty. She tests skin care, makeup, and hair care, plus countless other beauty products.
