Great Holiday gift ideas for friends, teens, home cooks, college kids and the men in your life. These Christmas gifts are perfect for last-minute ideas and when you can’t decide what to gift this season.
Holiday Gift Ideas Under $30
It’s officially gift-giving season, and you know how I get… I start “just browsing” and suddenly I’ve rounded up all the fun, useful gifts you’re going to love.
I’m so excited about this year’s picks because they are GOOD—most under $30, super practical, and definitely not the kind of gifts that end up forgotten in a drawer.
Here’s what you’ll find in this year’s guide:
- thoughtful and fun gifts for friends
- teen-approved ideas (miracles do happen!)
- handy picks for home cooks
- easy wins for college kids
- and yes… gift ideas for the men in your life (we did it!)
These Christmas gift ideas are perfect for last-minute shopping or those moments when you’re staring at your list wondering, “Okay… what do I get them?”
And because I love adding a little extra fun to the holidays, I’m also hosting a giveaway! One lucky winner will receive a $50 Amazon gift card and one of my all-time favorite candles.
Scroll down to find out how to enter the giveaway!
I hope these gift ideas inspire your holiday shopping and make the season a little brighter (and a lot less stressful). Let’s make this the easiest, most joyful gifting year yet!
Gifts for Friends
Here are some of my favorite finds for friends! I tried to keep the cost down, so most are under $35. I might have picked the Dr. Pepper candle for myself!
Here’s what you’ll find on the Gifts for Friends List:
Gifts for Teens ($25 or Less)
Here are our picks for teens that are $25 and under. So many fun gift ideas!
Here’s what you’ll find on the Gifts for Teens ($25 & Under) List:
Gifts for Men and College Guys
When you can’t decide what to get the men in your life, here are some good ideas they might love!
Here’s what you’ll find on the Gifts for Men & College Guys List:
Gifts for Hostesses and Cooks
As being a hostess and cook myself, here are a few gifts I would love to receive for Christmas!
Here’s what you’ll find on the Gifts for Hostesses & Cooks List:
Fun Beauty Finds
If you’re looking for something different to give this season, check out some trending beauty finds my daughter told me about along with a few of my favorite things that I can’t live without.
Here’s what you’ll find on the Fun Beauty Gifts List:
Gifts for Book Lovers
These are unique gift ideas for the book lovers in your life.
Here’s what you’ll find on the Gifts for Book Lovers List:
$50 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway + Candle
One lucky winner will receive a $50 Amazon gift card and one of my all-time favorite candles.
*How to enter: (Closed)
To enter to win the $50 Amazon Gift Card and candle, leave a comment below and let me know which candle you would pick… Candle 1 or Candle 2. Click the links below to see your choices:
*THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED: Congrats to our winner Carol B.
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Candle 2. 🙂
Thank you for opportunity!!
Love all the gift ideas!
The balsam one sounds and looks so festive. Definitely my first choice. Your lists are perfect to help find gifts for each person thank you for the ideas, definitely needed a few for those hard to buy for framily (misspelling intended). Happy Holidays!
I would definitely go with Candle B Crimson Woods…the notes of that candle is divine not to mention the exterior. Simply beautiful!
I would the crimson woods candle for the christmas season
Both candles sound delightfully fragrant, but Candle 2 (Crimson Woods) sounds right up my alley. Thanks for the helpful curated lists.
Balsam & Cedar sounds perfect for the Holiday Season and beyond. Balsam and Cedar trees remind me so much of Christmas’ long ago. With memories of family and friend’s, past and present.
I would love to win this candle to have Christmas memories all year long.
Thank you for the opportunity to win these wonderful gifts.
Would love to win the Crimson Woods candle! Happy holidays!!
Candle 2 would be my choice, simply because I prefer the gold crackle for my decor. I actually like both scents. Thank you for this opportunity.
Candle #1 with Winter White. The candle is beautiful and the scent sounds wonderful. Crossing my fingers. ? Happy Holidays everyone!!
what a fun list!!! so many great ideas – thank you so much!
I would definitely choose Candle 1!
Candle 1 – Balsam & Cedar, I love that this candle includes scents of fir needle and cinnamon – Christmas crackling in a jar, yes please!! Amy, may you and your family have a blessed Christmas! ???
I would love to win candle 1. Thank you for the opportunity.
The balsam cedar candle is my favorite.
Love the thought of the balsam & cedar smell throughout my home at Christmas
The gold is absolutely beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win. Merry Christmas!!
Candle 2. Like the smell a lot!
Candle 2 is so pretty!
Thanks for the amazing gift lists- I can’t wait to get shopping!
I would choose Candle 1, Balsam & Cedar, it’s beautiful, and I imagine it smells just like Christmas!
It’s a hard choice. I like the scent of Candle B I think the best but I also like the holder on candle A. To hard to choose.
Oh this is so fun! I think the Crimson Woods candle sounds amazing! I hope you have a wonderful holiday season!
I would love the Crimson Woods Candle #2. It seems warm and cozy with a hint of fire.
Both options sound delightful, but if I had to choose, I’d pick #1! Merry Christmas!!!
Crimson Woods sounds like a great scent. The Palo Santo is one of my favorite scents in candles and warmer.
Crimson Woods candle is my choice. I read further that it was a mixture of cherry wood and spices. Well…I grew up on a cherry farm and love the smell of cherry wood! l love all of your fun and cute ideas. Thanks for sharing!!
Candle 1 in any scent. They all sound amazing!
i pick the number 1 choice. i love candles.
Thanks for the chance! The Crimson Woods would be my choice. Merry Christmas to you and yours!!
Oooh, I would pick the first one, balsam and cedar!
I would live to win! I would choose candle 1.
Thank you for this article, we have a few book lovers in our family! Definitely will be getting some of the items listed!
Candle 1, Such an iconic Christmas scent!
Candle 1, Balsam and Cedar would be my pick. Thank you for all of the gift ideas!
Candle # 1, it looks like Christmas! Thank you for all your hard work on your website. Have enjoyed all the information you provide.
candle 2!
Candle one looks pretty and I know it would smell amazing!
The Crimson Woods sounds amazing!,
Tough call, but I think Candle #1 Balsam and Cedar wins this go around!! Thanks for the chance and Merry Christmas!!
Candle 2 would be perfect for me!
Ooh, I love Crimson Woods!! It is pretty and sounds like it would smell yummy! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
I think I’d go with Crimson Woods – They both look very pretty though!
The Balsam and Cedar sounds amazing!
Candle 1 I prefer the scent and the look!
Candle 1.
Although both are beautiful I prefer the look of candle 1
The balsam cedar candle makes me think Christmas!
Balsam & Cedar! Beautiful!
I would choose candle 1, thank you so much for the kind opportunity and all the inspiration throughout the year(s)! Happy Holidays to you! ??
I would so enjoy Candle 1 with the Balsam and Cedar scent. The smell is Christmas! Many thanks for the gift guides as I saw several gifts that would be perfect. Cheers!
Crimson Woods for me! And thanks for creating these lists!!! So many great choices to take the pressure off finding something for everyone!
The Crimson Woods description sounds yummy! I’d love to win one! Happy holidays