‘Sleigh’ Your Holiday Shopping Early With These Christmas Gifts for Women (2024)

It should not be hard to find the best Christmas gifts for women, as all women contain multitudes. They are complex creatures with various interests, hobbies, wants, and desires. As a veteran member of the female tribe, I can name 20 great gifts for women off the top of my head. In fact, I did just that, and wrote them all down for you!

If you are truly flummoxed by the woman in your life — you know, the one who’s “impossible to shop for” — there’s a gift-giving strategy that will nearly always yield a surefire hit. Look to things they already love, and then buy them a better version of it. While there are plenty of women who have no problems treating themselves to something nice, many (especially moms) tend to take care of everyone’s else’s needs first. They’re used to making do with what they already have, so why not make those “mundane” things extra special?

This doesn’t necessarily mean you need to break the bank! There are big-ticket Christmas gifts for women on this list that are more than worth the splurge, but there’s also affordable gifts under twenty dollars that will thrill her to no end. There are gifts for women who love pampering themselves, and also women who love getting their hands dirty, whether that means whipping up a new recipe in the kitchen, or spending their downtime on DIY projects. And of course, we’ve included some classic gifts for women that will please just about every lady on your list. I chose these based on a variety of trends and products we’ve tested before and loved.

It’s rare that anyone has to buy comfy pajama shirts, which have a way of weasling their way into your life, whether you’ve asked for them or not. Comfy pajama pants, however, must be specially sought out, and there’s no such thing as having too many pairs. These silk PJ pants from Quince may be the comfiest of them all thanks to their almost-unnoticeable seams, soft fabric, and just the right amount of stretch. They could very well be the ultimate gift — for anyone, really. Everyone sleeps, right?

Making a pie from scratch takes a lot of work, so shouldn’t it look like its prettiest possible self when it comes out of the oven? This ceramic baking set from Great Jones includes one of the best looking pie dishes I’ve ever seen (and I owned a bakery!), as well as a large rectangular baking dish that’s perfect for aesthetically pleasing casseroles and lasagnas.

Griddles are an absolute necessity for making pancakes, because skillets don’t have enough room to cook more than two or three small ones at a time, and that’s only enough for, what, half a person? This gorgeous ceramic griddle has the space to make pancakes for two — or possibly even three! — people. Or they can make pancakes for now, and bonus pancakes for later. It's super durable, heats evenly, and, because of the coating, cleans easily.

This is one of the best Christmas gifts for women that you’ll hope they’ll share with you. Sakura’s gorgeous gift boxes come filled with artisanal snacks and traditional treats that are almost as good as a trip to Tokyo — minus the jet lag and airport security. It’s a convenient way to sample Japan’s finest without leaving home. Who needs a passport when you can eat exotic KitKats in the shower? (Don’t knock it ’til you’ve tried it.)

There’s no reason why a woman’s toolbox shouldn’t look as good as she does. This glossy retro-style number comes in blue or black, and can be customized with your choice of five different designs, including a pencil and scissors for crafters, or a set of socket wrenches for grease monkeys. Finish making it personal by adding their name and a short motto — choose from one of the prewritten options like “Best Maker Ever,” or come up with something special of your own, like “Mom’s Box” or “Queen of Farts.”

Instead of splurging on a single spa facial, why not let her wind down with one every single night? This collection from SkinPharm will get (and keep!) her skin glowing with a papaya enzyme cleanser, a clay exfoliator, a nourishing nighttime serum and brightening moisturizer.

One of the most hilarious things about cannabis becoming widely legal and socially acceptable is that gravity bongs now look like this. Look at this thing! It’s gorgeous! And it’s done absolute wonders for my insomnia while adding a touch of glamour to my boudoir.

If you’re struggling to find a gift for a woman who was born between 1975-1990, the answer is a Caboodle. You don’t need to wonder if she needs it, or what she could possibly use it for. She’ll figure out something. All that matters is Caboodle. It’s an organizational masterpiece. OK, it’s basically a girly tackle box, but who could judge us for that?

I’ve raised two human children to near-adulthood, but have killed every plant that’s ever had the misfortune of entering my home. Then I got this desktop planter from Gardenuity, which includes specialized soil and a bottle of plant nutrients, and have managed to keep three small ferns on my windowsill that have yet to whither or fling themselves out the window to escape certain doom.

You know you’re an adult when you get excited about receiving the gift of socks. Everyone needs socks, and they’re even better when they’re adorable! Which these dog socks certainly most certainly are. Look at those little ears!

Reconnecting with good friends is one of the best gifts of all, and this box of conversation cards will make her next get-together one to remember. This Girls Night Out game will get them out of the rut of small talk and child-related chit chat and straight to the good stuff, from juicy gossip to shocking confessions. With fun questions like “where are the sexiest men from?” you’re sure to learn some interesting facts and opinions.

Even if they don’t have a 30-minute morning makeup routine, it’s still nice to get ready in front of this mirror, which will make her feel like a Hollywood starlet. It has 360 degrees of rotation, LED lighting, and 10x zoom so you can really see those chin hairs.

Make sure their true crime obsession hasn’t given them any bad ideas with this book full of true crime puzzles. They’ll be able to put their crime-solving skills to the test with 100 logic brain-teasers that will either hone their detective skills or help them get away with murder.