2023 holiday gift guide: 40 best gifts for her

These graceful glass mugs are beautiful, but the double-walled insulation does more than just make it appear that liquids are suspended in the air. The borosilicate glass is heat and condensation-resistant to keep the contents hot (or cold) while the outside remains comfortable. The curved design adds to the dramatic effect, and the mugs are dishwasher, freezer, and oven-safe up to 350 degrees.
JoyJolt Caleo Double Wall Insulated Glasses, $35/Sale 28 at Amazon

If she likes milk alternatives, Pistachio milk has a rich flavor that includes a slightly nutty and slightly sweet taste. It’s free from added oils and versatile enough to be used in coffee, smoothies, baked goods, or in a tall glass. (Some people drink it straight from the carton, who are we to judge). The variety pack includes four cartons: original blend, unsweetened original blend, vanilla blend, and unsweetened vanilla blend.
Tache Pistachio Milk Variety Pack, $39

The Seasons collection is inspired by the Japanese 16th-century Wabi-Sabi philosophy, representing simplicity and naturality. The beauty of this set is that the pieces are imperfect – and yet perfectly made, resulting in a unique premium Alumilite porcelain. The dishwasher and microwave oven-safe set includes a dinner plate, salad plate, bowl, and mug. Color choices include beige, gray, turquoise, and red.
Seasons 4 Piece Dinnerware Set, $96 at Porland

Popcorn lovers will love this popcorn bundle, which includes a stainless steel stovetop popper with a multi-clad bottom for even heating. The lid has a patented spinning mechanism to keep the popcorn moving as it pops (just like your favorite movie theater). The popper, which is dishwasher safe and can be used on any type of stovetop, comes in several colors: butter, poppy, mint, cobalt, and cream. The kit also includes five each of the butter popcorn and the classic kettle popcorn. Inside every box, each individually wrapped packet includes popping corn, oil, and a salt mix.
The Starter Bundle, $242/Sale $229 at PopSmith

Chocolate lovers can try a variety of goodies in Andre’s The 3G Gift Box, which represents confections from three generations of the family’s chocolatiers. The goodies include chocolate orange peels, Swiss chocolate candies and truffles, signature milk and dark chocolate almonds, decadent mint leaves, salt of the Swiss Alps caramels, and other types of chocolate candy.
The 3G Gift Box, $135 at Andre’s

This self-care kit can moisturize, smooth, and even skin tone. It’s clinically tested, fragrance-free, preservative-free, and cruelty-free. The bundle includes a Universal C Skin Refiner that contains a 20% vitamin C serum with L-ascorbic acid; Universal Pro-Bio Moisture Boost Cream with Vitamin C that protects, repairs, and seals in moisture; and a Universal C Eye Perfector with Vitamin C, which has a velvety texture that reduces fine lines and eye bags. (Note: universal means it’s safe for all skin types.)
Beauty Stat 3-Piece Vitamin C Set, $240/Sale $180 at Amazon

She can soothe aching knees with this knee massager that uses infrared graphene technology to get and remain hotter. The dual vibrating cores surround both sides of the knee and deliver 120Hz pulses to stimulate blood circulation and relieve soreness, pain, and tightness. With long straps for larger limbs along with a buckle for slimmer limbs, it can fit most knees and elbows. Each session lasts 30 minutes, and the battery lasts for 3 hours on a single charge.
HeatPulse Knee Massager 2, $169 at Hydragun

Who wouldn’t want to step out of the shower or bath and grab a heated towel, robe, or PJs? This towel warmer has an elegant exterior and the interior can hold two XL towels or three standard towels, along with a few smaller items. It can even be used to heat a throw blanket. The touch buttons include a timer for 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes, and an easy-open handle looks sleek and is cool to the touch. It’s available in white with brush gold, and white with brushed silver.
Pure Enrichment PureBliss Luxury Towel Warmer, $149 at Amazon

Whether at home, work, or traveling, this mini massage gun is compact enough to fit in a backpack, but the high-torque 14-pole motor is powerful enough to quietly relieve pain. Using percussive therapy, the massage gun stimulates muscles, relieves muscle and joint stiffness to improve mobility, and also soothes those trigger points and muscle knots. The aerospace-grade aluminum is sweat and scratch-resistant and has an ergonomic handle. It can be used for 30-minute sessions, and the battery life is five hours on a single charge.
Atom Mini Massage Gun, $199 at Hydragun

For hot flashes, or to just to get a cool breeze in the home, this pedestal fan has 12 adjustable speeds for the perfect low, medium, or high airflow. There are also three wind modes: normal, nature, and sleep. The 85-degree oscillating fan is also quiet, and easy to operate. The controls are on the side of the fan, but it also includes a remote control. In addition, the fan’s height can be adjusted for the most comfortable airflow level.
Pedestal Fan, $$129/Sale $89 at TaoTronics

Women with sensitive skin may be more susceptible to redness, itching, and other conditions. This sensitive skin set includes five items: gentle cream cleanser to remove dirt and other impurities, hydrating and balancing toner to prep skin, niacinamide treatment to reduce the appearance and redness, ceramide moisture to lock in moisture, and Vitamin C eye cream to tight and brighten the skin around the eyes. The products are vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and fragrance-free – and the packaging is refillable.
Sensitive Skin Set, $161/$141 at Fig.1

Beautiful bedding is always a welcome gift, and this breathable organic cotton duvet cover set in a crinkle matte finish makes any bed more inviting. The cotton is thoughtfully sourced and responsibly made. The set includes a duvet cover and 2 pillow shams (which have an internal sleeve to keep the pillows neatly inside. Color choices include sage, pink, mink, indigo, and white. (Note: this is a duvet cover set and does not include an actual duvet.)
Nest Bedding Crinkle Percale Organic Cotton Duvet Set, $170/ Sale $85 at Nest Bedding

This gorgeous throw blanket looks good strewn across a sofa, chair, or bed. The two-toned Piqué throw is 50 x 60 inches, so it’s large enough to share as well. It’s made of 590 GSM 100% cotton and can be machine-washed and dried. Colors include Savannah sunset, tropical sand, modern gray.
Disney Resorts Savannah Sunset Legacy Throw, $150/Sale $105 at Sobel Westex

She’ll also love unique wall art, like this “Do Not Disturb” print by Vashi Harrison, one of hundreds of canvas prints available in small, medium, and large sizes. In addition to canvas, other options include framed posters, wall hangings, art prints, floating acrylic prints, metal prints, and recessed framed prints. Besides artwork, the company also sells prints on home décor, apparel, bags, and even furniture.
“Do Not Disturb” Canvas Print, $101/Sale $76 at Society6

These knot cushions have a long, tubular design and have a hypoallergenic polyfill. They can be tied in baby knots, double knots, large knots (great for hugging), or big boy knots to provide a generous body pillow to relax on. The knot cushions are available in a variety of materials, solid colors, and prints.
Playground Love Knot Cushion, $110 at Jui Jie

These aren’t just any bed sheets. They’re a Celliant product, which is recognized by the FDA as a wellness product. The sheets are made of 60% cotton and 40% Celliant-infused polyester, and they’re designed for better-localized circulation. Celliant can also promote restful sleep, faster muscle recovery, and increased energy and stamina. The wrinkle- and fade-resistant sheets are soft and breathable, with a luxurious satin weave. They’re available in chalk, blue, dark teal, light gray, tan, and dark gray – and also come in 12” and 15” pocket depths.
Sleepletics Celliant Performance Sheet Set, $149 at Amazon

You can help her start – or continue – a creative hobby with this smart cutting machine bundle. The machine works with the free app to cut, draw, write, or foil a variety of projects, including T-shirts, labels, cards, stickers, and decals, and more. Free workshops and online courses are included, but design experience isn’t necessary. The kit includes 50 project templates and various accessories and tools. Also, the smart heat press machine, which has a ceramic-coated heat plate, can be used to transfer her favorite designs to T-shirts, tote bags, pillows, and more.
Cricut Joy Extra Ultimate Starter Kit, $245 at Amazon

Coolers can often be heavy, but this soft-side cooler is not only colorful but also lightweight enough to be easy to carry. The zipperless design, which uses easy-to-open latches, is leakproof, and the inner liner is waterproof. There are also closed pockets on the front and rear to hold a phone, keys, wallet, and other small items. The cooler has a padded handle that makes it easy to carry, and it’s tall enough to hold wine bottles in the ice. Color choices include retro, blush, daphne, and seafoam.
ORCA Wanderer Cooler, $225 at Orca

Lavender lovers can carry their favorite color with them when using this insulated travel bottle, which comes in a 12 oz, 16 oz, and 20 oz size – and will fit in most car cup holders. The double-walled vacuum insulated steel core, can keep beverages hot for 12 hours and cold up 24 hours. The bottle also has a leakproof, convenient flip top/drink-through lid with an aluminum handle for easy carrying. Other color choices include blush, charcoal, cream, terrazzo cream, terrazzo blush, and terrazzo charcoal. There’s also a lavender ceramic travel mug, available in 12 oz and 16 oz sizes, and in all of the color choices above.
Insulated Travel Bottle, $35 at W&P

New mothers will appreciate this user-friendly ring sling for easily carrying newborns and toddlers. The handwoven fabric is made of 100% cotton and designed to be soft. It’s versatile enough to be used in multiple carry positions, and can also adjust to fit wearers of different sizes. The ring sling is also available in a standard length and a long length. There are over 30 solid and print colors to choose from, including caribe sand, Columbia, simple black, camote, summit, barrow street, and more.
Handwoven Ring Sling, $99 at Tula

When traveling, she may often arrive tired, exhausted, and frustrated. However, this POD travel pillow uses premium memory foam to provide 360-degree neck support to sleep comfortably in any position. The pillow has a built-in eye mask to block light, and the pillow also blocks noise. The pillow can be used on planes, vehicles, and other modes of transportation. When not in use, the pillow can follow into itself to take up no more room than a folded shirt.
POD Travel Pillow, $145 at Amazon

There’s no need for her to lug heavy vacuums around when this one is lightweight and cordless. It uses a rechargeable battery that lasts for 35 minutes on a single charge. The vacuum can clean hard floors and carpets, and it can pick up everything from pet hair to large particles like dry dog food and cereal. The five-stage filtration system captures dust and fine particles and keeps them from being released back into the air. The vacuum can also convert to a handheld model with attachments to clean in between sofas, every surface inside of vehicles, and even drapes.
Ultenic U10 Pro Cordless Vacuum, $240/Sale $150 at Amazon

An air purifier can help remove dust, smoke, pollen, and other allergens. This one uses a HEPA filter and can purify the air up to a 1570-square-foot room in 60 minutes. In a smaller room, like 315 square feet, the machine can purify the air in 12 minutes. There are simple controls on the top of the machine, and it uses smart WiFi to provide real time air quality information and let users create schedules via smartphone. Voice control (Amazon Alexa, Hey Google) can also be used for hands-free operation.
Welov Air Purifier, $189 at Amazon

Here’s another option to clean the air in several rooms at the same time. Instead of masking odors, it completely removes them. Using tea tree oil molecules in a gel formula that’s poured into stylish glass jars, the odor eliminator can remove smells caused by smoke, pets, food, and other sources. It’s kid and pet-friendly and lasts for two to three months before the gel needs to be replaced. The kit includes four 8 oz jars and the gel refill pouch is easy to pour.
Azuna Luxe Glass Odor Eliminator/Air Freshener Kit, $95 at Amazon

Women who care about sustainability will appreciate that these earbuds are made with FSC-certified wood and REGRIND silicone and then put in packaging that is 100% plastic-free and recyclable. They have soft gel ear cups for a snug and comfortable fit, and the sound is both balanced and clear – not only when listening to music, but also for hands-free phone calls. Battery life is 10 hours, and up to 35 hours with the charging case. The earbuds are available in signature black and in cream.
House of Marley Champion 2 True Wireless Earbuds, $89/Sale $79 at Amazon

To block out noise, these earbuds use smart active noise cancellation (ANC), which can adjust to sounds. There are also 3 ANC modes to choose from: ANC On, ANC Off, and Be Aware (which allows sounds to pass through. The earbuds have a multi-point feature, so they can connect to more than one device at the same time, and Bluetooth LE Audio allows the earbuds wot be used with any type of device using the USB-C dongle. With the app, ANC settings can be customized, along with equalization and other settings. Battery life is over 56 hours, and dual charging provides both wireless and USB-C cable charging.
JLab Epic Lab Edition True Wireless Earbuds, $199 at Amazon

This Bluetooth speaker is loud enough (six bass radiators) to be used as a party speaker at various events, and has a carry handle that makes it easy to transport. The speaker also has a IPX6 waterproof rating, along with a shockproof and dustproof body. The battery has a 25-hour playtime, and the signal range is 100 feet. But the speaker also has other cool features. It includes five RGB-light modes, can connect two speakers, and serves as a power bank.
Treblab HD-Force Speaker, $179/$159 at Amazon

An outdoor security can make her feel safer. This one (which can also be mounted indoors) is wireless, and it streams and records in 2K resolution with color night vision. The built-in spotlight is motion activated and turns on when someone approaches the house. The security camera also has a built-in siren, 15GB of local storage, and integrates with Alexa. The company also makes a wireless doorbell camera with 2K color night vision, two-way talk, and delivery notifications. It’s compatible with the existing doorbell chime.
Noorio B210 Outdoor Security Camera, $119/Sale $109 at Amazon

She can enjoy some peace and quiet while blocking out unwanted sounds with these over-ear hybrid active noise-cancelling headphones. The wireless headphones can decrease surrounding noise, but also have an ambient sound mode to let some sounds in based on preferences. The multipoint connection allows the headphones to be used with more than one device at the same time, and the voice assistant provides hands-free calling. The headphones are also comfortable, with an expandable, protein-leather headband, memory foam earpads, and 90-degree swiveling earcups. Battery life is 45 hours.
Treblab Z7 Pro ANC Headphones, $180/Sale $160 at Amazon

Keep her warm and cozy with this classic scarf, made of 40% bamboo viscose, 30% modal, and 30% nylon. The ribbed texture is soft and feels like a cloud, while also being temperature-regulating and moisture-wicking. Stylish enough to be worn with both formal and casual wear, it also resists piling, rips, and tears. Complete the look with the classic beanie, which is made of the same material and has a fold-up cuff. Both are available in light grey and also in black.
Classic Scarf ($115) and Classic Beanie ($65) at Cozy Earth

Whether everyday or fitness walking, this shoe includes an insole that’s made from a high-quality foam which creates a layer of orthopedic padding. The patented heel sensor promotes balance and creates a natural rolling movement designed to activate muscles used to create good posture. The upper level is made of mesh and durable synthetic leather, the PU leather provides good shock absorption and breathability, and the outsole is made of high-abrasion rubber to provide durability. The shoes come in several colors, including luscious red, medieval blue, grey/pink, navy, red, royal lilac, grey, light grey/berry, and deep purple.
MBT Women’s Colorado Black X, $195 at Amazon

Whether playing golf or just looking stylish around town, this hybrid dress never misses a beat. She’ll look good in this fitted style dress – wherever she goes. It’s made of 77% recycled polyester and 23% elastane. The dress has a side panel drop in the pockets and is available in several colors, including lavender, regatta, whisper white, black, cattail multi, and night flight
Hybrid Dress, $110/Sale $66 at Bad Birdie

This leather saddle bag is made of full-grain 100% cowhide that’s supple and oiled, and includes a cotton canvas lining. It has antique brass hardware and the magnetic closure keep the contents from falling out. The bag has an unlined exterior pocket, 2 interior zip pockets, and 2 interior open pockets. The 1” wide strap can extend to 55.5 inches long, but the bag can also be carried by the two short grab handles that have a 4” drop. Color choices are brown, black, and olive.
Lifetime Leather Saddle Bag, $159 at Duluth Trading

A larger work bag that can also be used as an overnight bag, this commuter tote is made of waxed canvas with leather straps and trim, solid brass hardware, and has both hand and detachable shoulder straps. There’s a laptop sleeve, deep exterior pockets, interior slip and zip pockets, and an interior snap tab for keys. The tote is available in moss green. Other moss-colored waxed canvas options include a classic tote and weekender.
Commuter Tote ($295), Classic Tote ($165), and Weekender ($285) at Tecovas

She’ll look stylish in any season with the trench coat, which is made from ultra-wearable stretch crepe. The 97% recycled polyester and 3% spandex coat is fully lined, and has a notch lapel, center-back vent, removable self-tie belt, and two side hand pockets. It’s wrinkle resistant, and will instantly become a wardrobe essential that she’ll reach for again and again. Color choices include navy, sand, and black.
Stretch Crepe Trench Coat, $99 at Quince