The Best Holiday Gift Ideas for Every Person You Know

My Holiday Gift Guide is back with more gift ideas than ever! I separated the kid categories by age and interest (based mainly on the wish lists of my own kids through the years), added a bunch of new categories (like the Future Politician and the 80’s kid), and included tons of great options for adults (like the Pandemic Ready Dad and the Chrissy Teigen Wannabe). For the first time ever, I have categories for tweens, teenagers and grandparents too. Oh, and Pet Lovers! I promise, if you scroll through the whole guide, you will find unique ideas for everyone you know.

I also added a diverse toys category at the top. This category is obviously great for kids of color, but I think it’s also important for white parents to add diversity to their kids’ toy boxes and book shelves. This is especially easy to do with the Barbie Fashionistas line which are $8 each. There are literally hundreds of doll options with different skin colors, body sizes, hair textures and disabilities. This isn’t sponsored; I’ve just noticed that having a variety of Barbies for my kids has made a huge difference in how they play and how they view the world.

Okay, without further ado, here is…

The Mommy Shorts Holiday Gift Guide:

Addy American Girl Doll

Crayola Colors of the World Crayon Box and Marker Pack

My Family Builders

Ken Fashionista Doll

Once Upon A World

Barbies Fashionista (Pack of Four, Vitiligo, Wheelchair, Prosthetic Leg)

Creatable World Doll

Who’s That? Community Helpers Game (no longer available)

Kendall Wellie Wisher Doll

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Galaxy Light Star Projector

Keracolor Conditioner Hair Dye

Skincare Mini Fridge

LED Lights

Imposter t-shirt

Among Us Plush Toys (no longer available)

Narcissa Malfoy Wand (no longer available)

Mini Backpack

Projector (no longer available)

12 Days of Glow Mask Set

Slime Kit

Apple Pencil

Animation Studio

Julie American Girl Doll

Moriah Elizabeth Backpack

Life Size Unicorn

Pineapple Roller Skates

Avocado Stuffy

Creatable World Doll

How to Draw Cute Animals

Front Desk

Gudetama Umbrella

Comic Book Kit from Kid Made Modern

Cozmo Robot (no longer available)

Marble Coaster

Yarn Unicorn Crafting kit

Panda Onesie

Magnetic Putty

Mindware Slime Lab (no longer available)

Nintendo Switch

Diana: Princess of the Amazons

Kanoodle travel puzzle

Stop Motion Animation kit

Ride on Unicorn

Doughnut helmet

Mini Brands

American Girl Bakery Set

Rebecca American Girl Doll (no longer available)

Mini Doughnut Maker

Non-Stick Pancake Pan

Rowan Ear Piercing Subscription

Who Was? Book Series

Play Doh Slime Kit

Nanea American Girl Doll

LOL Surpise Doll

Tutu Butterfly Dress

My Book with No Pictures

Shopkins Real Littles

American Girl Hotel Room Service Set (no longer available)

Unicorn Headphones

Mini Electric Car

Hatchimals Surprise Twins

Little Feminist Playing Cards

Lego Friends Treehouse

Unicorn Scooter Accessory Head

Mermaid Kisses Unicorn Towel

Fairy House Kit

Trolls Play-Doh Hair Salon (no longer available)

Barbie Dreamhouse

Brio Pinball Game

The Bad Guys Book Set

Hover Star UFO (no longer available)

Pie Face Cannon

Air Hockey Table

Batman Lego Set

Yet in My Spaghetti Game

Treasure Aliens Dissection Kit

Dog Man Complete Book Set

Batman Walkie Talkies

Mouse Trap

Pete the Cat Math Game

Batman Umbrella

Incredibles 2 Art Box

PJ Masks Figurines

Apple Park Dog

Toy Vacuum

Lightstax Light-up Blocks

LEGO Superman Alarm Clock

Magnatiles

Superhero Chutes and Ladders

Flippy Sequin Shirt (flips to Superman)

Rainbow Floor Floatie

Shrinky Dinks Mini Artist Kit

Polly Pocket Ski Set

Trolls World Tour Lego Set

ABC Beads Bracelet Making Kit

Frozen 2 LEGO Set

Elsa’s Vanity

Kindi Kids Refrigerator

Jewelry Kit

The Princess in Black Book Set

Peel 2 Reveal Squishies Kit

Princess Castle Play Tent

Princess Shoe and Crown Set (no longer available)

Frozen Huffy Bike

Leapfrog Mr. Scribble

Cardboard Castle

Play-Doh Sweet Shop

Unicorn Sidewalk Chalk

American Girl WellieWisher Camille

Minnie Mouse Watch

Remote Control Car

Lego Minnie Mouse Birthday Party

Buzz, Woody and Bullseye, Jessie Toy Story Figures

Grimm’s Rainbow (no longer available)

Wooden Fruit and Vegetable Set

Magnatiles

Duplo Starter Set

National Geographic Stepping Stones

Fisher Price Piggy Bank

Wood Unicorn Activity Center

My Pal Scout

Melissa and Doug Shapes Wooden Chunky Puzzle

Manhattan Toy Wee Baby Stella

Utex Pop-Up Play Tent

Wooden Circus Tent Set

United States Map Wood Puzzle

Superheroes Are Everywhere by Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris Doll

American Flag Sunglasses

Election Night Board Game

The Electoral College: A Kid’s Guide

I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsberg Makes Her Mark

Courtney American Girl Doll

Polly Pocket Partytime Surprise

Little Panda Coin Bank

Panda Stuffy (no longer available)

Panda Watch

Sequin Panda Backpack

Panda Hat with Handwarmers

Microkickboard Cruiser

VR Goggles

Kid’s DJ Set

Remote Control Paper Airplane

Sphero

Wreck This Journal

Exploding Kittens

Speks (no longer available)

Amazon Kids’ Echo Dot

Wireless Karaoke Microphone (no longer available)

Rainbow Bath Bomb

Nintendo Labo

Rockets of Awesome Sequin Bomber Jacket

RBG Collar Onesie

Little Feminist Book

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls Box Set

RBG Action Figure

Encouraging Pencils

Rosie The Riveter Action Figure

HerStory Museum Puzzle

Wonder Women Bingo

The Future is Female Tee

Merida Doll (no longer available)

Oy Vey Socks

Challah Salt and Pepper Shakers

Menorah

The Jewish Cookbook

Dreidel Set

Godiva Hanukkah Gift Box

Hanukkah Cookie Cutters

Hanukkah Onesie

Challah Bread Mold

Mensch on the Bench

DAYS Hanukkah in a Box

Edible Candy Kit

Coding and Robotics Kit

Lip Balm Boutique Kit

Loop Lab Box Subscription

Domino Set

LEGO Creator Roller Coaster

Paper Unicorns Kit

Rainbow Clay Kit

Mini Treats Sewing Kit

Confetti Crayons

Unicorn Craft Kit

Frosty Treats Jewelry Kit

Studio in a Box

Quick Knit Loom Kit

Art Easel

Layer Cake Leveling and Frosting Kit

Flour Shop Rainbow Explosion Cake Kit (no longer available)

Unicorn Baking Set

Heart-Shaped Waffle Maker

American Girl Baking Book

Black Lives Matter and LGBTQ+ Crocs Charms (no longer available)

Springfree Trampoline

Instax Polaroid Camera

Dylan’s Candy Bar Box

No One Asked for This by Cazzie David

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones

Amazon Firestick

Weighted Blanket

Boba Tea Tapioca Bubbles

Cake My Day Face Mask

Mini Succulent Terranium Set

Personalized Dog Portrait

ABCs of Cats Puzzle

American Kennel Club’s Meet the Breeds Guide

Cat Socks

Chuckit! Indoor Dog Ball

Bark Box Subscription

I Like Dogs and Maybe 3 People T-Shirt

Personalized Pet Pillow

Chunky Knit Throw Blanket

Blue Light Glasses

Extra Long Cheese Board

Six-In-One Coffee Table Games

Home Base Welcome Mat

Geode Coasters

AirPods

Split Decision Pie Pan

How to Cook for Beginners

Geometric Porcelein Bowls Set

Great Women Artists Coffee Table Book

Mini Artists Dolls

Colored Wine Glasses

Olive Oil and Vinegar Dispenser

Avocado Vase

White Stone Vase Set

Jonathan Adler Rainbow Coasters

Zebra Tissue Cover

Sony Alpha

Marquee Light Board

Accidentally Wes Anderson

Retro Instagram Icon Mug

Wide Angle iPhone Lens

Internet Famous Pillow

Herschel Fanny Pack

5- Layer Mask

Bando Silver Laptop Backpack

Face Shit Canvas Makeup Bag

I’m Outta Here Passport Case and Luggage Tag

Travel Clean Hygiene Kit

Collapsible Water Bottle

AirPods

Individually Wrapped Sanitizer Wipes

Pocket Blanket

Packing Cubes Set

UV Light Sanitizer Wand (no longer available)

Away Bigger Carry-On

Personal Trainer Mirror

Hypervolt Massage Gun (no longer available)

Omoton Phone Stand

Fitbit Inspire

Lululemon Align Leggings

BOSU Ball

Pilates Magic Circle

NorthFace Running Jacket

Foam Roller

Manduka yoga mat (no longer available)

Free Weights

Airpods

Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook

Emergency Survivalist Kit

Dad Apron

Packable Waterproof Backpack

3x Cotton Layer Masks with Filter Slots

Golf Ball Ice Cube Tray

Meater Wireless Meat Thermometer

Chilling Whiskey Stones

Pistachio Bowl

Food Vacuum Sealer

Fit Bit Versa 3

Roller Rabbit Pajamas Set

Flippy iPad Pillow

Cozy Socks Pack

Ugg Robe

Not Today Satan Candle

Coop Home Luxury Pillows

Amazon Fire Tablet

The COMFY: Wearable Blanket

PMD Bluetooth Facial Brush

Microneedling Roller

Rodan + Fields Lash Boost (no longer available)

Living Proof Night Cap Hair Mask

Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer

DryBar Curling Wand

Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer

Ice Roller

Tweezerman with Case

Essie Base, Polish, and Top Coat Set

Oribe Gold Lust Hair Oil

Pandemic (no longer available)

Black Lives Matter DC Puzzle

Roll-Up Puzzle Mat

Codenames

Scrabble

Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Hungry for More by Chrissy Teigen

Le Creuset Dutch Oven

PopBabies Portable Blender

Food, Ya Burnt Oven Mitt

Cravings by Chrissy Teigen

Pampered Chef Cookie Scoop

Breakfast Sandwich Maker

Breakfast in Bed Table

Chefman Air Fryer

Kitchenaid Stand Mixer

Chefman Electric Kettle

Nitro Cold Brew Keg

Notorious RBG Mug

Starbucks Flavored Coffee Syrup Set

Vobaga Coffee Warmer

Keurig K-Mini Single Serve

Nespresso Vertuo

Yeti Rambler + Straw Accessory

Milk Frother

Folding Easel

Arteza Brush Marker Set

Beginner’s Guide to Lettering & Modern Calligraphy

Modern Watercolor Botanical Guidebook

Paint Brush Variety Pack

“When You Needle Little Time for Yourself” Beginner’s Knitting Kit

Stanley Home Painting Set

Refrigerator Organizers

iRobot Roomba

Bosch Laser Distance Measurer

Samsung TV Frame

Ring Video Doorbell

Metal Bread Box

BLACK + DECKER 68-Piece Tool Kit

Untamed by Glennon Doyle

HoMedics Footbath

Heating Pad (no longer available)

Take Care Journal

Pillow Ritual Relaxation Spray

Mini Facial Steamer

Relax Girl Candle

Essential Oil Diffuser (no longer available)

Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker

Letters to My Grandchild

Indoor Herb Garden

Blue Skies Umbrella

Ice Cream Cone Sundae Cups

Tile Mate Item Locator

My Family Cookbook

Smartphone Picture Printer

Personalized Photo Sequin Pillow

Non Sequin Custom Photo Throw Pillow

The Mommy Shorts Guide to Remarkably Average Parenting

Dinosaur Chips and Dip

Come in/Go Away Reversible Doormat

Bring Me Coffee Socks

I Am Very Busy Travel Mug

Mr. Food Plate

Mommy Shorts Tote

Go The F*ck To Sleep Candle

Amazon Echo with Clock

iPad Case with Handle and Stand

I’m Outta Here Luggage Tag

I’m Proud to Be a Remarkably Average Parent Mug

Okay, that’s it! Did you find something? There’s going to be a gift guide giveaway announced soon, so please follow @mommyshorts on Instagram to look out for it!

Rebekah says:

11/25/20 at 8:18 pm

What a great compilation! Thank you! I think I remember you got Mazzy a Comfy last year(?). Did you think the junior size is the best size for a tween? My 10 year, whose the size of a 12 year old, wants one but I’m just not sure whether to get her a junior or adult size.
Marnie says:

11/28/20 at 8:39 pm

Love this! The stop motion animation kit linked in MAZZY’s 8 year old list, it links to the same animation kit in the 9 year old list – do you have a different link or is it the same kit? Thanks!
Kristin says:

12/02/20 at 10:51 pm

Great list. Just bought the newer model of the led lights off Amazon for my 15 year old daughter who has been bugging me for months to get some. Same brand/store but a little cheaper and WiFi capable so you can use an app on your phone to control them.
LindSey says:

12/07/20 at 10:57 pm

This list is legit. I just asked my 12 and 13yo nieces for their lists. They both have LED light strips and the younger has the crazy blanket hoodie.

The Best Holiday Gift Ideas for Every Person You Know

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