Itâs getting down to crunch time when it comes to your holiday shopping, and there are still those people on your list (your niece! Your grandma! Your boss!) that are just impossible to shop for. We enlisted the entire PEOPLE staff, from departments from entertainment to home and travel, to share the gifts theyâre loving, for those you love who leave you stumped.
Read on for some of the most fun gifts weâve come across lately, and absolutely no shame if the person youâre shopping for ends up being yourself!
Snow Globe Cookie Kit
Ana Calderone, Senior Editor:Â Love baking with little kids? Duff Goldman curated these kits with pre-measured ingredients and clear instructions so itâs all fun, no stress. I like this recipe the best because itâs especially festive around the holidays â melted candies act as the âstained glass!â
Buy It! Baketivity Snow Globe Cookies Baking Kit, $20; amazon.com
Juju + Stitch Sweatshirt
Alex Apatoff, Executive Editor:Â Juju + Stitch has infinite (and infinitely customizable) adorable personalized picks for kids, brides and babies, but if Iâm making my own list, Iâd love something that really represents who I am inside.
Buy It! Juju + Stitch âCool Momâ crewneck, $88; jujuandstitch.com
Brightland Pizza Night Gift Set
Alex Apatoff, Executive Editor:Â This looks like a gift for my husband, who never met a fancy ingredient he didnât love, but itâs really a gift for me, because: pizza. (Itâs got so many five-star reviews, so really, itâs a win for everyone.)
Buy It! Brightland Pizza Night gift set, $89; brightland.com
Ballerina Farm Apron
Zoey Lyttle, Writer-Reporter: With nearly 20 million followers across social media platforms, Hannah Neeleman of Ballerina Farm has gone viral for her bucolic lifestyle content. The influencer sells some of the kitchen staples seen in her videos, including an adorably convenient cross-back apron. The massive pockets are great for multi-tasked chefs, who â like me â absolutely must keep their phones on hand to balance cooking with constant scrolling on social media.
Buy It! Ballerina Farm Jour apron, $34; ballerinafarm.com
Maya Brenner Nameplate Necklace
Melody Chiu, Executive Editorial Director: There is nothing I love more than a good customization. Maya Brennerâs dainty chains are perfect for layering â and are a go-to for celebs like Meghan Markle, Lindsay Lohan and Jessica Chastain.
Buy It! Maya Brenner Petite Nameplate Necklace, $174; mayabrenner.com
Janie and Jack Blazer
Alex Apatoff, Executive Editor:Â Though my kids tend to live in sweatpants, they still get excited about dressing up for the holidays (particularly if thereâs a Santa visit involved) and I love to request something extra-fancy for the occasion from the always-adorable Janie and Jack.
Buy It! Janie and Jack tartan blazer, $71.39; janieandjack.com
Tessa James Dress
Melody Chiu, Executive Editorial Director: Named in honor of Queen Elizabeth, this timeless velvet dress is perfect for any mini royal in your life.
Buy It! Tessa James Elizabeth in Red Dress, $130; tessajamescollection.com
Templeton Whiskey Holiday Gift Set
Melody Chiu, Executive Editorial Director: This limited-edition set from Templeton American Whiskey â whose roots trace back to the Prohibition era â is perfect for the cocktail enthusiast. (Cherries included? Weâre in!)
Buy It! Templeton Straight Rye Whiskey x Starlino Cherries Holiday Gift Set, starting at $29.99; templetondistillery.com
PacSun Formula 1 Jacket
Melody Chiu, Executive Editorial Director: PacSun teamed up this year with Formula 1 for an affordable collaboration, ranging from clothing to accessories. Throw this sleek sports jacket over jeans for a casual look or a mini skirt for an on-trend âfit.
Buy It! Formula 1 x PacSun Austin Grid Sports Jacket, $175; www.pacsun.com
Boatsetter Experience
Melody Chiu, Executive Editorial Director: For loved ones who treasure memories over material items, Boatsetter offers a variety of activities: from fishing expeditions to a sunset sail. (Newlywed Gavin Casalegno recently spent the day surfing in San Diego, where he reached surf breaks accessible only by boat.)
Buy It! Boatsetter Sport Yacht Rental, $750/3 hours; boatsetter.com
Dr. Squatchâs Harry Potter Collection
Cara Lynn Shultz, Writer-Reporter: With its rotating â and often sold-out â slate of soaps themed around kid-approved brands like Avengers, Minecraft and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dr. Squatchâs soaps get even the most bath-adverse kid wanting to get sudsy. Bonus points: They actually do smell great â and the Harry Potter collection comes packaged in a Hogwarts-ready spellbook.
Buy It! The Harry Potter Collection, Dr. Squatch, $32
Phlur Edible Skin Trio
Karli Bendlin, Director of Content Strategy: Gifting someone this Phlur fragrance set is like giving them a bottle of compliments â every time I wear one of these scents, I get asked, âWhat perfume do you have on?â The body mists come in three delectable but universally appealing scents â Caramel Skin, Vanilla Skin and Coconut Skin â that can be worn on their own or layered together for a custom fragrance.
Buy It! Phlur Edible Skin Trio, $62; phlur.com
JackRabbit Micro ebike
Julia Moore, TV Writer-Reporter: Whether youâve got a college athlete on your list, someone looking to get off-road or you just want to elevate your loved onesâ commutes, JackRabbit is always gonna be my go-to. The OG weighs only 24 lbs. and folds down to fit in your trunk, a backpack or even on an airplane (itâs FAA-compliant!) â and it reaches up to 20 mph. Let the joy riding commence!
Buy It! JackRabbit OG micro ebike, $799.99; Jackrabbit.bike
Harmony Blends Starter Pack
Maggie Kreienberg, Senior Editor: I bought food influencer Carissa Stantonâs (aka @broccyourbody) seasoning blend collection, Harmony Blends, as soon as it went on sale earlier this year â and suffice to say I am obsessed. As an avid home chef, the five mixes (All-Purpose, Ranch, Mediterranean, Southwest and Citrus Finishing Salt) are on steady rotation in my kitchen and I know the other cooking connoisseurs in my life will feel the same way. In fact, I already have a few of these sets wrapped and ready to go for my loved ones!
Buy It! Harmony Blends Starter Pack, $44; harmonyblends.com
In My Sundays Pajamas
Kari Scott, Senior Manager Brand Communications: Itâs no surprise In My Sundays pajamas are being worn by celebrities, musicians, and artists across the country. Ever since I got some for myself, I have been living in them, so much so, I ordered three more pairs. Not only are they fun with playful designs and vibrant colors, they are super high-end quality at an accessible price point, making them a great gift for anyone on their list. (Iâm totally getting a pair for my secret elephant gift exchange!)
Buy It! In My Sundays Frosted Forest Sleep Dress, $72; inmysundays.comÂ
Max Mara Sunglasses
Alex Apatoff, Executive Editor:Â Sunglasses and umbrellas are two low-key great gifts for pretty much anyone. Theyâre items that people always need â and constantly lose â so theyâre both fun to receive and extremely practical, which is a tough combination to achieve.
Buy It! Max Mara sunglasses, $210; nordstrom.com
Overose Chocolate Croissant Candle
Erica Gerald Mason: Overoseâs Chocolate Croissant pink candle smells as good as it looks (and it looks gorgeous). The patisserie-inspired scent was developed in conjunction with honest-to-goodness French bakers to make your space smell like youâre wrapped in the middle of a fresh-out-of-the-oven pain au chocolat. Makes a great hostess gift or something special for your bestie.Â
Buy It! Overose Chocolate Croissant candle, $60; Overose
1800 Tequila Limited Edition Bottles
Stephanie Sengwe, Features Editor: As a die-hard New Yorker who just so happens to be living in L.A., I never miss the opportunity to remind everyone where my allegiance truly lies, so Iâll be ringing in the New Year with this 1800 Tequila x New York Knicks limited edition bottle. The company has also partnered with other teams â the Los Angeles Football Club, Houston Texans, Detroit Lions, Las Vegas Raiders and the Miami Dolphins â so you can treat the sports lover in your life this holiday season.
Buy It! 1800 Tequila limited edition bottles $30 at each teamâs regional retailers.
Fun Hotel Stay
Ariel Nagi, Associate Director of Audience Engagement: If youâre east coast-based, Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City is the perfect vibe for a staycation. You canât beat the 5 star restaurants, casinos, spa and ocean views. Itâs a great gift for a weekend getaway!
Buy It! Stay at Ocean Casino Resort Atlantic City, from $89/night; theoceanac.com
Susan Bender x Heather Dubrow Leather Jacket
Alex Apatoff, Executive Editor:Â Everybody needs a leather jacket in their wardrobe, and this collaboration between Heather Dubrow and her designer friend Susan Bender checks all the boxes (versatile, super-soft, flattering) at a great price point.
Buy It! SB x HD contoured moto jacket jacket, $495; sbxhd.com
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