60 Thoughtful Gifts for Even the Pickiest People on Your List in 2024

That friend who always tags you in Co-Star memes can pull out this personalized astrology book when they want a little more insight into their personality and feelings.

If they have a goal to visit all of the national parks, this tea set inspired by each location is a sweet way to show them you’re paying attention. The flavors combine the colors and smells they’ll find at 10 popular parks, like currants and blueberries for Acadia and hibiscus and yucca root for Joshua Tree.

The sleek, sporty Lululemon Belt Bag fits all of the essentials (phone, wallet, keys) and can be worn like a fanny pack or a crossbody, so your giftee has more styling options than they would with a standard tote bag.

Send them a gift that keeps on giving. With an Amazon Music Unlimited subscription, they'll get access to over 100 million songs, tons of podcasts, and even one free Audible audiobook per month. Long commutes just got…kind of great?

This pocket-size fan, which can also serve as a flashlight and phone charger, is perfect for your loved one who’s always melting. SELF’s commerce editor swears by this gadget to keep her cool.

An indoor garden like this can fit neatly onto any counter and grow fresh greens or herbs for their meals and cocktails. This is an especially thoughtful gift for anyone who doesn’t have yard space but would love to harvest their own ingredients.

This SELF Home Fitness Award–winning massager is compact in size but can still hammer out muscle tightness after your giftee has a tough gym session or long day at work.

If your loved one could use a fun reminder to drink more water, getting them a cute, colorful vessel may be the motivation they need. Owala’s Freesip bottle—a favorite of SELF’s senior commerce editor—is insulated to keep drinks cold for up to 24 hours, and the flip top allows you to cover the built-in straw when you’re not sipping. (I have one and it goes everywhere with me.)

Save them from the tragedy of running out of matches with this fuel-free, USB-rechargeable lighter. This is a great gift to pair with a fresh candle in their favorite scent.

This SELF Fave heated massager kneads sore, tired shoulder muscles. Since it’s worn around the neck, it leaves your loved one free to read, cook, or do nothing at all.

A stand mixer is one of those wishlist appliances that just about everyone could use in their kitchen—and if they love making sweet treats, having one of these ensures the process is less physically taxing and time consuming (and that all their ingredients are truly well-incorporated). This mini model from KitchenAid is smaller and lighter than the brand’s original, so it’ll take up less space and be easier for your giftee to store too.

Petzl’s adjustable, super-bright headlamp is a practical gift that can help the adventurer in your life build fires and navigate the woods at night. It’s also useful for everyday tasks (like walking the dog or trying to find things under cabinets).

This silk eye mask and pillowcase set will make their nighttime routine feel a little more indulgent.

If your giftee is still using an old slow-drip coffee maker, get them an upgrade with this French press, which can brew eight ounces of coffee in minutes.

This chunky knit weighted blanket is surprisingly breathable given its heft—a perk for hot sleepers. Plus, the large weave makes it look like a handmade piece you’d find at a high-end decor boutique.

Available in 15, 20, and 25 pounds.

A SELF Certified Home Chef meal-kit subscription sends the foodie in your life easy, yummy recipes—along with all the necessary ingredients to make them—so they can focus more on cooking and less on shopping.

Cost: Send a physical gift card or an e-gift card, starting at $25.

The next time it rains, they can cozy up with this brunch-inspired puzzle. SELF’s editor in chief loves this brand’s fun, challenging designs.

With this soft, lightweight robe from Parachute in their closet, they might feel less tempted to permanently “borrow” hotel robes every time they travel.

Available in sizes XS to 3X.

A flower delivery subscription ships an arrangement to your giftee’s door at the cadence of your choosing and will brighten their day each time.

Cost: The Classic plan is $55 per delivery.

Your friend who constantly loses their keys or wallet could probably benefit greatly from an Apple Airtag. Once they attach the Bluetooth-enabled device to their always-elusive item, they can quickly find it with their phone. Crisis averted.

We love this SELF Fave smart mug, which will keep their drink at the perfect temperature for hours so they can sip in a leisurely manner without having to get up to reheat in the microwave.

If you struggle to pick one specific book for your friend who’s an avid reader, give them this subscription, which lets them pick three, six, or 12 new books depending on the plan you choose.

Cost: A three-month gift subscription is $60; six months is $100; one year is $200.

This personalized book stamp allows them to mark their prized possessions—which is especially helpful if they do a lot of lending. It would also be a cute gift to pair with a Book of the Month Subscription.

Movie marathons are a perfectly legitimate form of self-care, and if you know someone working through the classics, this poster can help them keep track of their lengthy watch list.

“I’m a big fan of giving nice bedding as a gift, especially after I received this Brooklinen set before moving into a new apartment,” says SELF commerce writer Jessica Kasparian. “I couldn’t really imagine sheets being that special, but these have little details that make them feel nicer to me, like the ‘long’ and ‘short’ tags on the fitted sheet and the envelope-style pillow cases that stay in place. They’re also somehow crisp and soft at the same time.”

This cooler-backpack hybrid is a favorite of SELF’s editor in chief because it makes carrying heavy cans much easier and keeps them cold for more than 24 hours. Of course, it’s also sleeker than your typical clunky cooler.

If your loved one travels a lot, or is just notorious for forgetting to water their plants, help them out with these cute, mushroom-shaped watering globes. They slowly release water into soil, so your giftee can fill ’em and forget ’em.

Sure, your loved one might have a foam roller, but do they have one that vibrates? The serious runners, gym goers, and even folks who have to sit at a desk too long will love this recovery tool, which has four vibration frequencies and a firm, textured surface to help them loosen up tight muscles.

This tiny projector can paint a room in a swath of mood-boosting color. Just take your pick from the rainbow of options and bask in the sunset-like glow. One SELF writer and her partner love these lamps so much, they’ve gotten one for every room. Once it gets dark, they switch off all the “big lights” (or bright fluorescents) and use these projectors for orange, red, or pink lighting only.

This at-home cupping kit from WTHN comes with eight mini silicone cups that create a slight tugging sensation when placed on the skin, which feels lovely and increases circulation. One SELF writer likes to use them with her partner after trading back rubs. “It’s a nice addition to a massage that makes it feel more special and spa-like,” she says.

This cute kit has everything they need (seeds, soil discs, planters, trimmers, instructions) to start growing trees they can shape into bonsais: a fun project for any plant-lovers out there who are looking to learn something new.

One SELF writer swears by this brand for the softest-ever, sexy basics like this pair of boyfriend shorts and its henley companion. “I have a bra and underwear set and a leggings and long-sleeve set in their whipped fabric, and it’s unbelievably comfortable,” she says. “Whoever you give this set to will become obsessed with this brand.”

A fresh, chic suitcase is always appreciated. This one from Away is beloved by reviewers for its durability, minimalist design, 360-degree wheels, and ability to hold way more than seems feasible, à la Mary Poppins’s bag.

This is another upgrade gift—your loved one probably has a system for schlepping their things around, but this cute backpack will make the ordeal feel so much better. One SELF writer says this was her go-to gym bag whenever she was biking to work with plans to hit a bootcamp class later that day. “It held my workout clothes, toiletry bag, and shoes, along with my laptop and other essentials I needed for the office. The long, internal zipper pockets are great for storing dirty clothes on the way home from the gym too,” she says. “It’s lightweight and one of the only backpacks that hasn’t given me chafing problems thanks to the soft neoprene straps.”

Bonus: It comes in three different sizes, so your loved one will never be carrying more backpack than they need.

With this present (which can be delivered as an e-voucher or a gift box), your friend can choose from 10,000 experiences all over the world worth $329, like an ice cave tour in Iceland, a pottery lesson in Montana, a massage in Honolulu, a cooking class in Italy, or a 4x4 off-roading tour in Utah. They can book their activity alone or with a pal, and their credit never expires.

Give the puzzler in your life a piece they can build and keep intact to display around the house. This is also a great idea for your friend who can’t keep a real plant alive.

This gold- or silver-plated necklace will have a pendant that’s totally unique to your giftee’s birthday, featuring their birth-month stone, as well as three other gems that align with the astrological energy of the exact day they were born. It’s a mini crystal garden they can wear.

Your loved one can use this stone tool, balm, and oil to massage their face, which feels heavenly and reduces puffiness. It’s a great gift for a partner too—if you promise you’ll use it to trade facial massages.

“I’ve given and been gifted these little succulents from Lula’s Garden, and they’re always well-received,” says one SELF writer. “I’m always impressed by how well they hold up in the mail, and I’ve repotted them over the years with great success. There’s just something so fun about getting a cute little succulent in the mail! And honestly, everyone loves a low-maintenance plant, so you really can’t go wrong with this gift.”

Send in pics from your phone of you and your loved one, choose the sizes and frames you like, and voilà! They’ll get a package with framed photos of the two of you that they can hang or display in their home. Getting pics off the phone and onto the wall can feel like a chore nowadays—this service makes it beyond easy.

“This blanket goes on every camping trip with me—it’s lightweight, packable, and warm, like a puffer jacket in blanket form—perfect for cozying up around a fire at night,” says one SELF writer. It would be perfect for picnics or baseball games too.

Help your loved one take their vacation posts to the next level with a durable, waterproof camera from GoPro. Or, if they’re learning a new sport, like snowboarding or mountain biking, a GoPro like the HERO11 Black Mini, which they can mount on their helmet, is a fun way to capture the action and document progress.

With gorgeous images and legitimately useful camping information, anyone who loves the outdoors will enjoy flipping through this book and displaying it in their home.

These discreet ear plugs will help your giftee avoid ringing ears after concerts, thanks to an acoustic channel and filter that reduces, but doesn’t block out, noise, making performances sound clearer and crisper. “Never in my life did I think I’d call a pair of earplugs ‘cool,’ but that’s truly what I think of Loop’s Experiences,” SELF’s senior commerce writer Sara Coughlin wrote in her Loop review.

Garmin’s SELF Home Fitness Award–winning Venu 3S impressed our tester with its ability to log workouts, heart rate, hydration levels, sleep habits, and more for up to 10 days between charging sessions. The Venu can also help the wearer respond to text messages and take calls while on the go—it hits the sweet spot between a data-centric fitness tracker and a handy smartwatch.

Majorly upgrade your giftee’s bathroom with this device that adds an extra head to their shower—no construction required. They’ll be surrounded by warmth every time they step in. (This is also a great gift for couples!)

A reusable, portable bottle that makes sparkling water with the push of a button is the perfect gift for your friend who always needs some bubbles. This starter kit will set them up with 15 CO2 capsules that can make 60 bottles of fizzy water. When they run out, they can ship the empties back with a prepaid label and a new set will arrive.

Help them switch from a boring black speaker to something that really aligns with their style. This one looks like an old-school radio but has all the capabilities of a modern one, like Bluetooth and AUX connectivity.

This luxe set of cooking oils will help your giftee keep things fresh in the kitchen. They’re made with algae, which gives them the highest smoke point and the most omega-9s in any oil. In this bundle, they’ll also get a bottle of Gochugaru Chili Oil and Shiitake Mushroom Oil, which sound like the most incredible toppings for eggs and rice bowls.

One SELF writer and her partner constantly fight over who gets the Pluto Puff, so you know it’s good. “It’s the perfect density—squishy and cloudlike, but thick enough to support you,” she says. “It’s the most amazing pillow to cuddle and throw a leg over, and unlike any other pillows I’ve ever had—it’s seemingly always cool to the touch.”

If you gift your bath-loving friend this tray, tub rotting (not to be confused with bed rotting) may be on the horizon. With dedicated compartments for a wine glass, a phone, and a book or tablet, they can enjoy a relaxing soak for hours.

Need a gift that’ll wow the host in your life? This colorful set of glasses from Estelle Colored Glass fits the bill. The hand-blown glass is upscale, delicate, elegant—and playful, thanks to the mix-and-match colors.

Making a smoothie for one can be tricky to eyeball in a full-sized blender. Enter this aesthetic little number, which will look great on any countertop. And since the blending container doubles as the cup, there’s half as much clean up involved in the process.

Give your pal who’s always engrossed in the latest read some page candy. These magnetic bookmarks allow readers to save their spot without damaging any pages (see ya, dog-earing)—and the super cute designs will make saving their place all the more enjoyable.

If your giftee is known to double-book (or triple-book) their schedule, this digital organizer can help. It syncs all calendars—Google, iCloud, Outlook—of everyone in their household and lets you add tasks like chores, to-do lists, and groceries to buy. And while we wouldn’t necessarily call it wall art, its views are legitimately pretty (in a fresh school supplies kind of way). Plus, you can program it to display a slideshow of photos when you’re not using it.

Whether your loved one has kids, pets, or a history of spilling coffee on the carpet, this small-but-mighty wet vacuum will make cleaning up a whole lot more satisfying—without taking up much real estate.

“I’ve worn this set once a week since getting it,” says one SELF editor who deals with night sweats. “I prefer pants over shorts because they prevent my legs from sticking together, and this pair is dreamy-soft.” Available in six colors, this button-up top and drawstring pants combo has subtle piping that’ll make them feel like they're staying at a fancy hotel.

Monthly calendar, daily to-do list, notes section: check, check, check. This do-it-all planner is perfect for the loved one who considers personal organization a sport—and one they plan to dominate. It also has sections for goal-setting, gratitude, and self-reflection.