“It’s the most stressful time of the year” is not how the popular Christmas song goes, but it is accurate. Because this is when everyone suddenly remembers they’re terrible at picking gifts. We’ve all been there—standing in a crowded store, clutching a scented candle, and wondering if it screams ‘thoughtful’ or ‘I have no idea who you are as a person’.
But this year, you can break the cycle of panicked last-minute shopping. For your office Secret Santa, you don’t even have to resort to John Oliver's top tip to get rid of that one underwhelming gift. Whether you’re shopping for your best friend who has everything, your picky sibling, or that coworker with whom you’ve never exchanged more than a I-see-you head nod, we’ve got you covered.
From a ring that doubles as a watch to the best looking bowl for the goodest boy around, our thoughtful gift guide can ease anxiety (check out Rum and Raisin’s thumb-sized worry stones), feed coffee addiction (Nandan’s monthly coffee subscription box) and support plant parenting (take the growing kit by Allthatgrows) besides bringing joy. Below, our sleigh-load of ideas that will make you the gift-giving MVP of the season.
