We’ve rounded up the best gift ideas as recommended by Oprah, Real Simple and more. Follow this guide to help you ace your Christmas shopping. It’s broken into categories to help you find the right gift for your loved ones. Plus, everything is under $50.
Food and drink gifts for foodies
For the foodies in your family, check out these tasty food and drink gifts. From DIY kits to tea sets, these gifts are perfect for lovers of fine cuisine.
Chai tea gift set
Oprah said, “I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love with a wonderful chai!” so you know it’s got to be good. Oprah suggested this Chai tea gift set for Christmas 2018, but it’s still just as delicious. The set includes Ginger Chai, Maharani Oolong Chai & Sweet Cinnamon Chai, and would be great for chai fans or those wanting to try a new tea.
DIY Mochi Ice Cream set
Recommended by Real Simple, this DIY Mochi Ice Cream set gives the gift of unlimited mochi ice cream. The foodie in your life will have everything they need to make their very own ice cream, and though the ingredients will end, they’ll always have the knowledge of how to make mochi.
Sabatino Truffles Pasta Night
Any foodies will love this Italian pasta, truffle oil and truffle zest kit by Sabatino Tartufi, recommended by Oprah. They can make their own authentic Italian dish and indulge in some tasty truffles.
Menus: A Book for Your Meals and Memories
Oprah recommended this cookbook with a twist. Instead of being filled with recipes, Menus: A Book for Your Meals and Memories has pages decorated with chef Jacques Pépin’s paintings, and space to document the meals you created and who you shared them with. A fantastic choice for foodies who throw dinner parties.
Kitchen equipment and crockery
Special kitchen equipment and crockery make amazing Christmas gifts.
Porcelain mugs
These porcelain mugs recommended by Oprah are great for Christmas. Use them to enjoy a hot cup of soup or tasty hot cocoa on a chilly winter night. Plus, the distinctive colors are great for decor.
Faux marble three-piece mixing bowl set
Real Simple recommended this faux marble three-piece mixing bowl set, that’s just as stylish as it is functional. This is a great gift for bakers—they’ll use them all the time and they’ll look decorative sitting on the counter.
Porcelain plates
Oprah suggests, “Instead of bringing your hostess a bottle of wine, put together an antipasto.” Her surprise present: the porcelain platter with a hand-painted rim. This makes a great gift for the host of your Christmas dinner, as you’ll contribute to the meal as well as giving your gift.
Mini waffle-maker
Good Housekeeping recommends this mini waffle-maker. Its compact size is perfect for even the smallest of kitchens. And who doesn’t like waffles?
Accessories
Go for stylish yet practical accessories as Christmas gifts this year—they’re perfect for anyone and everyone.
Wool cashmere touchscreen gloves
Real Simple recommend these wool-cashmere touchscreen gloves so the recipient of your gift can use their smartphone even in chilly winter weather. It’s a beautiful, yet useful, gift.
Blue light filtering square reading glasses
We all spend too much time looking at screens—which is why Oprah recommends blue light filtering reading glasses. It’s the perfect gift for anyone who spends a lot of time using technology.
Winter boot socks
These cozy winter boot socks suggested by Oprah are a great gift for a Christmas walk. They’ll keep feet toasty and look great with rain boots.
Compact crossbody bag
This compact crossbody bag is great for women on the go, as it’s big enough to hold the essentials but small enough that it won’t get in the way, as recommended by Good Housekeeping.
Toiletries, cosmetics, candles
Who doesn’t love some pampering gifts for Christmas?
Straightening brush
Good Housekeeping recommends this straightening brush from Revlon. According to Good Housekeeping, it smooths and straightens curly and thick hair in 15 minutes.
Goat milk soap
These luxurious Goat Milk Soaps are kind to sensitive skin as goat’s milk has the same pH has skin. Oprah loves them, and we’re sure someone in your family will too.
Birchbox subscription
Real Simple recommended a Birchbox subscription—perfect for a last-minute gift idea. If you don’t have time to head to the store, a subscription is a quick way to make sure you have a gift to present.
Terra by PF Candle Co Candles
Candles are an easy go-to Christmas gift but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring. Try these Oprah-recommended, soy wax Terra by PF Candle Co Candles. The rosemary, lavender, olive, geranium, and juniper scents are sure to be a hit.
