Our 2025 gift guide for the person who is hard to shop for

Need a gift for the person who's consistently hard to shop for? We've got you covered.

There are always people on your list that stump you: They have "no idea" what they want, they seem to have everything, or you just don't know them well enough to gift anything too personal.

We're rounding up the perfect gifts to shop under these circumstances, from personalized planners to puzzles, subscriptions, Advent calendars and more.

For example, shop Papier's 24 Days of Desk Delights Advent calendar or Burt's Bees' 12 Days of Joy Lip Balm Advent calendar to ensure your person gets a daily surprise throughout the season.

We also have customizable sweatshirts, cuddly blankets and a sweet ornament from Anthropologie's "The Nutcracker" collection with New York City Ballet for those nostalgic for the holiday season.

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Gifts for those who have everything

Papier

24 Days of Desk Delights - Advent calendar

An Advent or countdown calendar is the perfect gift for the person who is hard to shop for. This way, they'll get a new surprise every day! Papier's 24 Days of Desk Delights includes cute notebooks and notepads, a gratitude journal, stickers, highlighters, thank-you cards and more.

• $175

• Papier

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MasterClass

MasterClass subscription, per month

If someone says they have "too much stuff" or "don't want anything" this year, a MasterClass subscription is the way to go. It's a virtual online program they can enjoy at their leisure and indulge in a new hobby or skill from the comfort of their own home. There are classes to develop career skills, learn new topics, improve upon style or interior design, learn a new instrument and more.

• $10 to $20

• MasterClass

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Sephora

Touchland Limited Edition Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitizer Top 5-Set

We don't normally think of hand sanitizer as an exciting gift, but this Touchland limited-edition set proves us totally wrong. They are both chic and functional, and come in a selection of scents people will actually want to use.

• $45

• Sephora

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26% off

Amazon

Candle Warmer Lamp with Timer

They may already have too many candles, but do they have an adorable candle warmer lamp? This gently melts candles without an open flame and adds a cozy touch to a bedside table.

• $21.97
• $29.99

• Amazon

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Sephora

LANEIGE Mini Lip Glowy Balm Set

Who doesn't love some extra lip balm? These beloved LANEIGE balms come in a gift-ready set you can give to a friend, co-worker or family member.

• $25

• Sephora

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Cozy Earth

Cuddle Blanket

If they like to cozy up on the couch, they'll love this Cozy Earth Cuddle Blanket.

• $278

• Cozy Earth

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28% off

Amazon

Beats Studio Pro - Wireless Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones

Gift them a headphone upgrade with a pair of noise-canceling Beats headphones, now on sale at Amazon.

• $249.95
• $349.99

• Amazon

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Personalized gifts

YETI

Rambler 18 oz Water Bottle with Color-Matched Straw Cap

Did you know you can customize YETI cups, water bottles, coolers and more? Add NFL logos, text, monograms and more. This water bottle, for example, comes in multiple colors and is primed for a personalized touch.

• $32

• YETI

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39% off

Etsy

Custom Embroidered Portrait from Photo Sweatshirt

Add a sweet photo to customize a sweatshirt for your loved one.

• $23.99 - $64.68
• $39.98 - $107.80

• Etsy

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Leatherology

Deluxe Passport Cover + Luggage Tag Set

This passport cover and luggage tag set is a great gift for the traveler in your life. Select the leather color and add custom text in one of two fonts.

• $130

• Leatherology

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Papier

Modern Photo Grid - Hardcover 2026 Daily Planner

Papier has a wide selection of daily and weekly planners you can personalize to make a thoughtful gift. Choose a planner with a theme the recipient will love, and then make it their own. The Modern Photo Grid planner, for example, allows you to add nine photos to the front and customize the text.

• $40

• Papier

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Gifts for all ages

Amazon

Burt's Bees 12 Days of Joy Lip Balm Advent Calendar Gift Set

An Advent calendar the whole family can enjoy.

• $29.99

• Amazon

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Amazon

Galison puzzles - Enchanted Nutcracker 500 Piece

Puzzles are a great gift for people of all ages. Start by deciding the appropriate number of puzzle pieces: 500-piece puzzles are great for the whole family, 1,000-piece puzzles are the ultimate challenge, and 300 pieces and under are ideal for an afternoon activity. Then, choose a puzzle featuring a setting that speaks to the recipient: a cityscape of their favorite travel destination, a nostalgic holiday scene, a puppy puzzle for dog-lovers, or a floral one for the gardeners, and so on.

• $14.98

• Amazon

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Anthropologie

New York City Ballet Glass Snowglobe Ornament

An ornament is a sweet holiday gift they'll cherish now and later. This one is from Anthropologie's "The Nutcracker" collection with New York City Ballet.

• $34

• Anthropologie

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12% off

Bombas

Women's Merino Wool Blend Calf Sock 4-Pack Gift Box

Bombas has these adorable sock gift boxes ready for you to shop and share with a loved one. They have gift boxes for men, women and kids, so you can find one for any age.

• $85
• $97

• Bombas

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