Finding the perfect gift for everyone in your family can be a challenge. Today, we’ve gathered all of our favorite gift ideas for everyone in the entire family in our Ultimate 2024 Holiday Gift Guide! There are gifts for everyone in your family including gifts for kids, him, her, favorite finds for the home, and board games for the entire family to enjoy together. Let’s jump right in with these wonderful gifts you won’t want to miss this year.
We received a variety of samples in exchange for inclusion in this post. All opinions are our own.
Great Gifts for Kids
Gift your children toys they will love and that will keep them entertained and actively playing through winter break with all of MindWare fun toys for all ages. I love their selection of toys that are fun with a purpose that keeps kids thinking, creating, playing, and engaging with others. Here are a few favorites this holiday season:
- These fun Dig It Up! Dragon Eggs will keep your child busy for hours! They will chip and chisel away at 12 different golden dragon eggs until they discover the hidden dragon toy inside each egg. These are so much fun and I love that they have to work towards the prize inside.
- The winter blues will turn to having fun indoors with this Super Striker Hover Soccer Ball Set. It magically floats across your hardwood, tile, or laminate flooring to play an exciting game of soccer with a unique soccer setup without ruining your floors. The set even includes a retractable goal net and will get the kids playing together over the holiday break.
- This Hocus Pocus Magic Show Kit will given them new skills as they learn more than 20 different magic tricks and can put on a show with their new talent! I know this is an activity that will keep my son curious and engaged as he learns and present the tricks he learns.
- Give them something to build with a KEVA Maker Bot Maze. It includes a set of plants, connectors, motorized bots, bumper balls, and more as you make an obstacle course or maze for your bot to try to navigate. This will help with their critical and creative thinking as they create different setups to navigate.
Turn digital gaming into something the whole family can do together with a Nex Playground Game System. This fun new way to play together uses unique AI-powered motion tracking to turn your TV into an active playtime that doesn’t need any controllers or extra sensors! Just place the Next Playground console within view, pick your game of choice, and get moving!
The Nex Playground comes with give included games to get you started including Fruit Ninja and Whack-a-Mole! You can then expand your library of games with a quarterly for $49 or annual subscription for $89 that includes more than 25 different games including Elmo Says, Connect 4 Bounce, Bowling Strike, and more! This would be the perfect gift for kids ages 5 and up that will involve the whole family.
Do you have a favorite holiday tradition around reading Christmas books? We love to share new Christmas stories and I have a Christmas book exchange I go to with my book club every December. I LOVE to see all the lovely new holiday books to share with my family this season. Candlewick Press has some lovely new Christmas books I couldn’t wait to check out. They were SO cute and I highly recommend any of these. I’ve ranked these new titles in order with my favorites first!
- How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? This book is so cute as a child questions how does Santa sneak into the home with a questions and answers approach.
- Socks: A Kid’s Christmas Lament I laughed out loud at the book as I gave my kids socks for Christmas every year! This year, my older boys were asking and hoping they would get socks!
- Mr. Santa Follows this sweet little girl as she peppers Santa will all of her questions as she follows him around the home. It’s darling and so relatable!
- Bunnies in a Sleigh: A Chaotic Christmas Tale This is a unique and fun book with a fast-paced adventure with bunnies along for the ride on Santa’s sleigh.
Uncommon Goods is the perfect shop to find unique holiday gifts for everyone on your list! Look at this super cute Spin to Survive: Pirate Peril Adventure Book! It’s a book and an adventure in one that will trick your kids into reading — and enjoying it! Books always make my the top of my list for gifting to my kids for the holidays and this is one my son is sure to remember. There’s a pop-out spinner on the cover that you will take along with you on the adventure from page to page as you pick which path to take and follow the varied storyline that is based on their choices.
Another fun gift ideas this holiday season is Turing Machine Coding Puzzle game that was designed around Alan Turin’s first conceptual model of a computer. In this code-cracking game, there’s only one correct solution. Work solo or in a team to try to solve the 3-digit code as you insert cards to check your logic. We always have a holiday tradition of working on a puzzle through the season together as a family. These Puzzle Piece Sorting Tray will help keep everything organized and let you
Nintendo Switch games always make the Christmas wishlist! They are the perfect gift because they bring our family together to enjoy our favorite gaming series and play the game together. This year brings lots of great new titles with two awesome new games featuring your favorite characters! First, in The Legend of Zelda™: Echoes of Wisdom you will play as Princess Zelda and traverse dungeons and broken terrain across Still World to save the kingdom of Hyrule. Zelda will use echoes to imitate things around you to help solve puzzles and defeat the enemies along the journey.
You won’t want to miss Mario & Luigi™: Brothership that has you working to complete challenges as you switch between Mario and Luigi to use each of their unique skills to make your way through the islands fighting baddies and solving puzzles. As you complete each island, you will unlock new areas and even side quests as you make your way across the seas.
If you’re planning any vacations for your winter break, you won’t want to miss out on the wonderful products by REIGN + Skye. We got to try out a few of their products and my son loved the comfortable and lightweight material as he’s always hot. Their Ocean Blue Aloha Shirt is so darling that it’s going to be his go-to church shirt for the foreseeable future. It’s made with a breezy and comfortable rayon material with detailed buttons and the cutest pattern that is subtle but ready for vacay vibes.
Another favorite find yours kids are sure to love as much as my son did is their Roll up Poncho Towel. It’s easy to slip on over their head with quick snaps down each side to rip it off when it’s time to run back to the water. It’s made with a quick-dry material and can roll up easily for tossing in your beach tote. I love that it will help my son be hands free while he gets warm and dry under the towel and he loved that it even has a hood!
Kids love things that go, and Carrera has that mastered with the thrill of racing in your own home. Try the Carrera GO!!! Max Competition Slot Car Race Track that can be assembled in 3 different configurations as you race two officially licensed 1:43 scale cards around the track. The track is over 20-feet of length with a junction, action curve, and a loop to tackle along with a built-in lap tracker.
Head off the track with a Revell Control RC Car Ghost Driver that has fun LED lighting built in to shine in the dark as you race. It’s easy to control and can be raced indoors or out. Another fun toys is to give them a hands-on model airplane kit, like this P-61 Black Widow model airplane. It’s a great gift for older kids that enjoy focusing on small details.
Great Gifts for Her
Either of these two beauty products is sure to top her wish list this year to improve her lash or eye appearance with FACTORFIVE. My favorite is the Lash/Brow Growth Serum which is formulated with skin-loving growth factors and hair-boosting ingredients that will help to strengthen, thicken, and condition hair growth. It is safe for everyday use and easy to apply – just swipe the brush applicator across your lash line or brows and you’ll begin to notice visible results in as little as 4 weeks!
To help minimize signs of aging such as under-eye circles, fine lines of crow’s feet, and puffiness, try the Eye/Lash Cream. This 3-in-1 cream targets the eye area to improve appearance while also enhancing your lash and brow area. I found both of these products so easy to use with a really gentle and comfortable formula. I appreciate that they both use clean and gentle ingredients and are made in the USA with no animal cultures or testing!
Make gardening easier and more space-efficient with the help of Watex. They offer smart gardening solutions for urban and small spaces. They are modular and versatile to fit whatever your unique situation is. I love that this Mobile Green Wall Double Frame can extend the growing season by easily moving it indoors for cold overnight weather and rolling it back outdoors to soak in all the warm daylight.
The Mobile Green Wall Double Frame includes space for 18 different plants in one planter. It would be the perfect place for a mini vegetable garden, to grow your herbs, or even plant beautiful flowers. Best of all, an irrigation system is included to easily and evenly distribute water through a drip system. Simply connect a hose and all 18 individual planter boxes will be watered for you.
Celebrate the strong, independent women you love with the inspiring Girl Power Gift Box from Something Splendid. This curated box is more than just a collection of goodies, it’s a message of empowerment and self-care.
With their curated gift boxes, expect to find treats that inspire and uplift. Imagine a luxurious candle for relaxation, perhaps with a bold, invigorating scent. Maybe there’s a delicious gourmet treat to indulge in, alongside a meaningful quote or affirmation card. Each item is thoughtfully chosen to celebrate the woman who rocks your world.
Something Splendid Girl Power Gift Boxes are perfect for Christmas, a birthday, a promotion, or just a pick-me-up. It shows the women in your life that you see their strength and resilience, and that you support them in conquering their goals. So go ahead, and spread some girl power with Something Splendid’s inspiring gift box!
Forget the days of sacrificing comfort for style. Lamo Footwear offers the perfect blend of both, making them the gift that keeps on giving. Their collection features an array of everything from cozy slippers to sleek boots all crafted with California-inspired, carefree vibes.
Imagine giving the gift of relaxation with their plush sheepskin slippers. Perfect for post-work pampering, these slippers come in a variety of vibrant colors and playful patterns. For the fashion-forward, Lamo boasts trendy booties, sandals, or sneakers that elevate any outfit without compromising on comfort. So ditch the gift certificate and give the gift of year-round comfort and style with a pair of Lamo shoes. They’re perfect for anyone who appreciates feeling good and looking great, all at the same time.
Bring new life to the table with the beautiful ceramic dinnerware and serving dishes by Year & Day. You’ll love these Big Bowls that are an open wide bowl that will quickly become your go-to dish as it works great for soups and salads and also for many different dinner dishes. It is safe for the dishwasher, microwave, and even the freezer and oven (up to 480°).
Add their beautiful Pitcher to help complete the table with an easy way to serve your drink of choice in a beautiful way. It holds 58oz and has a timeless design that will make this pitcher become a keepsake to pass down through the generations. The pitcher would be beautiful on display or used as a vase to hold a bouquet of flowers to brighten the table. Year & Day products are crafted from local clay in Portugal and available in the most beautiful shades, including this pretty Palm neutral green shade.
Great Gift Ideas for Him
If you have a rider in your home, a perfect gift is a Garmin zūmo® XT2 6″ Motorcycle Navigator. The navigator will help them find all the best routes for their ride which allows you to plan routes right on the navigated or use the Tread app and bookmark and sync planned routes automatically to the zūmo XT2. Then, track your entire group right on your map to stay connected along your journey.
The zūmo XT2 Motorcycle Navigator can hold up to whatever conditions you face from rain and dust to handling vibration and rough terrains. It features an ultrabright 6″ display that has a bright HDS resolution that can be viewed in portrait or landscape orientation. The navigator includes a mount to securely attach the navigator to your motorcycle along with a power cable to keep the device powered throughout your ride. My husband loves that Zūmo XT2 saves his phone battery and is much easier to see than his phone screen during daylight. He really appreciated the road speed limit displayed on the screen and how easy it is to remove and reattach the navigator to the mount as needed.
The Zeus Pro Portable Jump Starter by Uncharted Supply Co in an all-in-one tool that will help provide security on the road. It has a powerful 20,000 mAh portable battery that can be used to start even large trucks. Simply connect the included jump start cables to the battery pack. Then, jump in the vehicle to start the car within 60 seconds. You’ll no longer need to hunt down another vehicle to help jump start your car. It won’t charge your vehicle, but it can provide the turn over to get your vehicle started and back on the road.
That alone would be reason enough to love the Zeus Pro Portable Jump Starter, but it can help you with other situations you might encounter as well. Use the USB-C port to recharge your phone or even larger devices such as a MacBook Pro. It also includes a cigarette lighter adapter to help you power your air pumps, power tools, and other needs. You can even switch on the emergency flashlight to help guide you or to use as a signal on the side of the road. This is a gift that he will use for years and years to come.
If he has an interest in digital creation or already has a passion for art and design, he will love a Wacom One 13 Touch display. It uses Wacom’s industry-leading pen technology that feels just as natural as using a pen on a piece of paper while giving you all the tools and features of a digital display to manipulate, erase, and adapt your illustrations and projects as you go.
The Wacom One 13 Touch display connects to your Mac, PC, and even to certain Android devices. You can use your favorite software like the included free trials of Affinity Suite and Clip Studio Paint Pro or your own preferred software to get started designing. I have loved exploring the Wacom One 13 Touch and all of it’s features. It is so fun to try my hand at digital creations as I use it for designing illustrations, editing word documents, easily taking notes, and even for doodling. I love that you can toggle the touch features on and off easily to give you the capabilities as needed.
Board Games for Families
Have you played Terraforming Mars yet? It’s one of the top ranked games according to Board Game Geek. Now, Stronghold Games has a brand new twist on that beloved game with Terraforming Mars: The Dice Game. This new version plays with 1-4 players in just 45 minutes making a great option to play when you’re short on time or looking for a little lighter experience.
In Terraforming Mars: The Dice Game you’ll use special dice as well as cards to help you develop Mars as a new home for humanity. The dice will represent your resources that you can use to be able to play cards or a variety of different actions on your turn as you work to create the perfect balance of oxygen, temperature, and water to help support the growing community. This fun and fast version is easy to teach and play and you’ll be able to adjust the dice rolls so it doesn’t feel like a completely luck-based adaptation.
Smirk & Dagger has two new exciting cooperative games that are sure to bring your family back to the table to play together again this holiday season. Cooperative games are my favorite genre as it allows me to play competitively without causing tension and you’ll love that dynamic in TESSERACT which is a cooperative puzzle strategy game. It plays with 1-4 players so you can try it solo or bring together your group. You’ll remove or manipulate dice from the Tesseract to control the reactions before they overpower our world! It’s
Then, turn to this role-playing game which genre is back and as popular as ever in Adventure Party: The Role-Playing Party Game. It’s a funny cooperative RPG to try to describe your die results in the scenario to try to have your GM (Guest Master) guess your role as closely as possible to score party experience points. There are no heavy rules to learn so you can jump right into playing the game with 3-8 players.
Do you love deck-building games? If you haven’t tried the Aeon’s End series by Indie Boards & Cards you’ve been missing out! It’s a unique approach where you play as mages who each have unique starting cards, abilities, and strengths. Prep spells from your hand to your breaches that will be ready to cast your next turn. In this one-of-a-kind deck-builder, you won’t shuffle your deck so your choices can make a big impact on how your turns play out.
I truly love the Aeon’s End series and have played most of the content that is out so far. To get started with this series, try Aeon’s End: Legacy which will introduce the game and its complexities over the first few games as you build your own custom mages. When you’re ready for another challenge, we have been loving digging into all the content included in Aeon’s End: Legacy of Gravehold. This isn’t a starter game for those new to this series, but if you have played Aeon’s End before you will not want to miss this legacy game that includes branching paths and tons of mages and nemesis to unlock along the way. There’s just SO much to unlock and use again later after the campaign.
Looking for games that are a deeper challenge? Turn to Devir Games for excellent deep strategy games. Planta Nubo is their newest title that plays with 1-4 players and is recommended for ages 12+. It incorporates elements of area majority, set collection, tile placement, and worker placement as you try to use your actions each turn as efficiently as possible while building your garden.
Can you grow the most lovely flowers up at the top of the trees as you try to produce and collect oxygen? Planta Nubo is a creative and unique game with a Tetris-style map and game pieces that will challenge strategic and experienced Euro gamers. This game isn’t for beginners into the genre but will be great for those who love board games and are always looking for a new challenge.
Perfect Products for the Home
Unleash creativity and ignite a passion for music with the Casio CT-S1-76BK keyboard. This feature-packed keyboard is perfect for aspiring musicians of all ages. With 76 keys, it offers a wider range for playing complex pieces compared to smaller keyboards. But don’t be fooled by its size – it’s surprisingly lightweight and portable, making it easy to take lessons or jam with friends.
The CT-S1-76BK boasts impressive sound quality with a variety of instrument voices, from classic concert grand pianos to funky synthesizers. Learning is a breeze with the included Casio Music Space app, offering interactive lessons and tutorials. Plus, built-in speakers and a headphone jack let you play anytime, anywhere, without disturbing others. Whether your gift recipient is a budding Beethoven or a future pop star, the Casio CT-S1-76BK is the perfect first step on their musical journey.
There is nothing better than the gift of safety, and First Alert makes it easy to solve your home safety needs! One product we have our eye on this holiday season is their Interconnected Smoke Alarms. They are quick and easy to install to provide protection throughout your home in just a few minutes per smoke alarm.
These First Alert Smoke Alarms are a big upgrade from standard smoke alarms as they connect to each other wirelessly to help cover your whole home for an early warning in case the worst case scenario should ever happen. You can connect up to 12 other alarms across your home. Another feature that is important to me with children in the home is the voice alerts that will audibly speak to alert you of the danger and even share a location, with 11 pre-program home locations that can be set on each individual alarm that will help you navigate the safest way to exit the home.
For the driver who craves peace of mind on the road, the Slime Deluxe Emergency Roadside Kit is a lifesaver. This isn’t your average roadside kit, it tackles both flat tires and dead batteries, the two most common breakdowns that leave you stranded.
Facing a flat? Fix it yourself with the included tire inflator and Slime’s trusted tire sealant, or use the tire plug kit for a more permanent repair. And if a jump start is needed, the heavy-duty booster cables will get you back on the road in a flash. It’s the perfect gift for any driver who wants to be prepared for anything the road throws their way, and with its compact size, it easily fits in your trunk without taking up valuable cargo space. So ditch the worry and shift into gear with the Slime Deluxe Emergency Roadside Kit.
Innovation White Ceramic Knife collection from Kyocera is a dream come true. These knives are crafted from zirconium oxide, a ceramic material that boasts razor-sharpness that lasts significantly longer than traditional steel blades. Say goodbye to constant sharpening!
The innovative, white blades are a sleek addition to any kitchen counter, and their lightweight design makes them comfortable to maneuver for all your chopping needs. Kyocera offers a variety of blade styles, from the versatile Santoku to the precise Paring knife, ensuring you have the perfect tool for every task. Gift the Kyocera Innovation White Ceramic Knives and elevate the everyday act of cooking into a beautiful and frustration-free experience.
Which of these gift ideas is going on your wish list this year?