35 Gift Picks for Grownups and the Family

Some people won’t be happy unless they get an Apple Watch. Others want something different. The Pebble Round is a great alternative.  It has an always-on, color e-paper display, charges in just 15 minutes, and it’s round. Battery lasts a full day longer than Apple Watch as well.

Are those dishes clean or dirty? Save yourself the trouble of constantly opening and closing the dishwasher door – check the sign! Magnet backed reversible sign with non-staining adhesive. Works on any dishwasher door. (What we really need is a robot that empties the dishwasher. Check back in a decade.)

Kinda pricey, but classic, and you can’t go wrong. Check out J. Crew’s gift guide for him, her, and kids.

Listening to the radio IN THE SHOWER is almost as transformative as drinking a beer in the shower. This is a top model. (And hey, it’s a gift you can use too.)

$63.99

Brilliant Bicycles are gorgeous, affordable, and very well designed. They have a new model for manufacturing and shipping bikes direct to the rider.They ship a few models, starting at $299.

Starting at $299

One of the most popular toys of the season. We’re including it here: an app-enabled Droid whose authentic movements are at your control with iPhone or iPad.

Want to give someone the best travel mug around? Give them the Zojirushi’s stainless steel vacuum insulation mug. It keeps beverages hot or cold for 6 hours. The design fits in all standard cup holders while maximizing capacity. The flip lid is designed to open with a single hand and features a safety lock to prevent accidental opening. Sweethome agrees that it’s the best.

Transform any gloves into touchscreen compatible smart gloves. For iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. Simple to use: 1) Shake 2) Apply 3) Dry and 4) Use. 

Give the gift of better mornings. They can wake up to the light they need and the music they love. It’s a high-tech alarm clock, hidden in a stylish lamp that offers a refreshing wake-up experience via energizing light and customized music.

$189

Versatility and softness. Hand-combed baby alpaca fibers are warmer than sheep’s wool, yet lighter in weight than cashmere, this scarf features a clean, classic shape and an easy, neutral palette.

$75

Made of laser-cut birch plywood, the SR Birdhouse is inspired by California Craftsman style bungalows. Stain, clear coat, paint, or cover the house in birdseed. Made in the USA.

$40.00

Everyone deserves a beautiful, perfectly crafted hatchet in their lives. Every one is uniquely different.

$45.00

A subscription to razors for the holidays? Why not? Harry’s makes a great shaving kit with more style at a fraction of the cost of grocery store blades. Seriously, $1 razor blades are legit.

Who doesn’t want a toolbox for Christmas? Especially one that looks like Wall-E? This smart design includes removable vertical storage tray and removable box divider.  This toolbox stores tools vertically so they’re organized and easy to grab. It doesn’t have a weak hinges and it can be used as a seat. It was the top pick on Wirecutter.

The Sweethome rated these the best slippers out of all they tested. They’re more expensive than a pair of Chucks or Adidas Campus sneakers, so they better be.

“These slippers are warm but not hot, soft yet supportive, very breathable, and have a hard rubber sole so you can go outside if you need to.”

It’s a sleeve for packing beer. That’s it. What else do you need?

$19.99.

A super snuggly Shaggy Fleece neck warmer.

$29.99

Burton Cabin Full-Zip Jacket. Layer it up under your snowboard jacket, or wear it solo for the perfect amount of warmth on-mountain or around town. Reversible function gives you two styles for the price of one. 

One app. One price. Unlimited Access to over 150 of magazines on iPad. Gift subscriptions available. They’ll think of you everytime they launch the app. 

Think Legos, but now you can draw with them. Kids can now build and color. Stack-a-Doodle are colorful, safe, durable crayons, packed in a reusable storage tray, inside a colorful giftbox.

Letter Pressed cookie cutters make classic ‘printing press’ style cookies. Create headlines whenever you bake. This set includes all twenty-six letters plus an ampersand & exclamation point!

Kind of a self-serving gift for a picky kid, but whatever works. The goal is to get to the finish line, where a special covered treat awaits, so even fussy eaters will clean their plate. Dinner Winner is molded from 100% virgin melamine, food-safe and dishwasher-safe.

Google Cardboard is a great gift for someone who loves trends and technology, but isn’t too motivated to configure the tech for themselves. Cardboard is a simple yet impressive way to experience virtual reality on a smartphone. You can fold your own viewer, or buy a Works with Google Cardboard certified viewer. Both are fun.

The 56-Week Planner from Field Notes looks great, feels just right, and will hold up to years’ worth of your busy life without batteries, brand-sponsored Wi-Fi, or a monthly service charge loaded up with hidden fees. (Just don’t lose it.) It’s thoughtfully designed, and ready to fill with your next 56 weeks of appointments, meetings, notes, or even brief journal entries.

$13.95 “Just pennies per day to keep your life organized!”

The new Apple TV is built around the idea that apps are the future of television. That’s probably true. With movies, TV shows, apps, streaming video, music, and games – plus a remote that also works as a game controller – the Apple TV is a super fun device for your whole family. Starting at $149, it’s cheaper and more flexible than any video game console.

Beats by who? If you want to get someone premium headphones, check out the Plantronics BackBeat Sense. They’re wireless, look awesome, and sound even better. They also pause your music when you take them off. 

$179.99

This isn’t a recommendation for a specific gift, but a great place to shop. Check out Made and Mountain Dandy, two wonderful shops based in Jackson Hole, WY. They have hundreds of unusual, clever, and well designed gifts for men and women.

I don’t mean to double-dip on Kindle in this list, but this deal is crazy. For $250, you can get a six pack of Kindle Fire tablets. That’s one for everyone in the family. It has a 7″ screen, is supposedly more durable than iPad mini, and comes loaded with apps. $50 – that’s a lot of bang for the buck. And it makes a great gift for everyone under the tree.

Pocket Party is a flat, reusable flask that has the classic tasteful good looks of a red party cup. Fill it, stash it, drain it, and store it again and again. Made from flexible PVC with a food-safe PET liner and holds 12 fluid ounces – about two glasses of wine. PTA meetings, anyone?

Here’s an attractive way to stay healthy: the  $150 Withings Activité Pop. Just let them know that you’re not trying to get them to lose weight – you just want them to be healthy.

Books make the best gifts. The New York Times Book Review has a great list of suggested books – everything from art books to graphics novels to the best fiction and non-fiction of the year.

Know someone who reads a ton – on their iPad or iPhone? Do them a favor and get them a Kindle Paperwhite or Voyage. (Skip the basic Kindle.) Reading on epaper is much easier on the eyes vs an iPad, has no glare, lasts for weeks, and is simple to use. Get them an Amazon Gift card and help them set it up for extra credit.

Slow drip cold brew coffee is amazing. It makes a less acidic, less bitter cup with exceptional flavor. The Cold Bruer is an affordable, easy way to bring slow drip home.

• Cold Bruer makes up to 20 fl oz of cold brew in as little as four hours
• Set it up and let it go without the risk of over extraction. Start brewing before bed or work.
• With an adjustable valve you can experiment to make the perfect coffee for you.
• Cold Brew will last up to two weeks in the fridge

$80.00

The Nest Cam is designed to help people look after home and family. I got one to keep an eye on my sick dog earlier this year when I was at work. With 24/7 live streaming, advanced Night Vision, activity alerts, one app for all your Nest products, and a versatile magnetic stand, it’s very cool device.