‘Tis the season for holiday gifting. And for many, searching for the perfect present for that special someone on your list can be both time-consuming and tricky, especially if you don’t know where to start. Our recommendation? Let Forbes Vetted readers be your guide with this list of the most popular gifts of the year, curated from a collection of our most read—and shopped—gift guides.
Ahead, you’ll find a selection of thoughtful, reader-approved picks that will delight loved ones, co-workers, neighbors and even the kiddos in your life who already have it all. From a beloved gift basket that’s overflowing with sweet and savory snacks to a super soft throw blanket that’s made for watching Christmas movies on the couch, there’s an inspired option for every recipient, at every budget. And the best part is, you don’t have to stand in any long lines to get them. Here are the most beloved gifts of 2024, as chosen by our readers.
Most Popular Gifts Of The Year At A Glance
- Most Popular Gift Of The Year Overall: The Bouqs Co. Buttercream Bouquet
- Most Popular Luxury Gift Of The Year: M. Gemi The Francesca Convertible Crossbody Bag
- Most Popular Women’s Gift Of The Year: Cuyana Travel Case Set
- Most Popular Men’s Gift Of The Year: Mark & Graham Patterned Handkerchief Set
- Most Popular Kids’ Gift Of The Year: 3Doodler Start+ Essentials 3D Pen Set3Doodler Start+ Essentials 3D Pen Set
Most Popular Gift Of The Year Overall
A Cheerful Bouquet That Works For Any Occasion
Named our best flower delivery service overall, The Bouqs Co. is lauded for their creative arrangements and the fact that they source their blooms from sustainable farms that take worker conditions and water and soil quality into consideration. Forbes Vetted readers love this sweet Buttercream bouquet the best, which is artfully arranged with peach and cream roses, carnations, alstroemeria and snapdragons. It’s available in three sizes (original, deluxe and grand) and can be customized with three different vase styles to celebrate everything from birthdays to anniversaries and beyond.
Available from The Bouqs Co. from $60 USD and up.
A Classic Gift Basket Filled With Sweet And Savory Snacks
The top pick in our best gift baskets guide, Harry & David’s Grand Signature bundle is consistently a reader favorite. It features a bountiful mix of sweet and savory treats including juicy pears and apples, creamy gouda cheese, dry salami, mixed nuts and more. Even better, it arrives ready to gift in a wooden crate that’s topped with a hand-tied bow.
Available from Harry & David for $110 USD.
A Symbolic Necklace For That Special Someone
A popular gift for both Valentine’s Day and anniversariMost Popular Luxury Gifts Of The Yeares, Aurate’s interlocking necklace is meaningful without being over the top. Two 14kt yellow gold loops join in the center for a look that’s symbolic and chic, whether you’re gifting the necklace to a partner, best friend, sister or mom. It also comes in rose gold or white gold if that’s more her style.
Available from Aurate for $380 USD.
The Softest Throw Blanket Ever
This luxury gift by Cozy Earth is a top pick from both Forbes Vetted editors and readers alike. “It is, hands down, the softest blanket I have ever touched,” says updates writer Claire Epting. “It has the perfect weight for chilly evenings spent watching movies on the couch. There are so many throw blankets out there, but this one truly feels like a little slice of luxury.”
Available from Cozy Earth for $306 USD.
Most Popular Luxury Gifts Of The Year
A Timeless Leather Bag That Goes With Everything
A top pick in our best luxury gifts for her guide, this versatile bag by M.Gemi will become an instant go-to in her wardrobe. It can be worn as a casual crossbody or as a polished clutch, and from the supple Italian leather to the range of nine cool colors, it’s no wonder the style has become one of the most sought after gifts by Forbes Vetted readers.
Available from M. Gemi for $248 USD.
A Top-Of-The-Line Massage Gun For Post-Workout Recovery
The Therabody Theragun Pro Plus massager is a game-changer for post-workout muscle relief. Key features include six attachment heads (one of which provides soothing heat therapy), infrared LED light therapy, a built-in heart rate monitor for breath work and tons of other customization options via the Therabody app.
Available from Therabody for $599 USD.
A Dreamy Gift For The Frequent Flyer
This sleek aluminum carry-on by Tumi is a statement gift for the jetsetter on your list. From its user-friendly retractable top and side carry handles to its frame system opening with two-stage expansion, they’ll have plenty of room to squeeze in souvenirs from their travels—even if the suitcase was already full when they left home.
Available from Tumi for $1295 USD.
Most Popular Women’s Gifts Of The Year
Personalized Toiletry Cases To Keep Her Organized
Cuyana’s Travel Case Set—one of the most popular gifts for women, according to Forbes Vetted readers—ensures that makeup, moisturizer, jewelry and any other travel necessities are safe and sound in her luggage. Made by Argentinian family artisans, the delicately curved leather pouches come in two sizes, 15 colors and are lined for easy cleaning. You can also add her monogram to both bags for an additional $20.
Available from Cuyana for $168 USD.
A Cool Cashmere Crewneck For Lounging In Style
This cozy cashmere sweater by Alo is great for lounging at home or staying warm on a cross-country flight. Beloved for its wide sleeves, extended cuffs and effortlessly relaxed fit, it’s super soft and the perfect match to the brand’s High-Waist Cashmere Jet Set Pant.
Available from Alo for $298 USD.
A Quality Quilted Tote For Work, Play And Travel
Roomy enough to fit a laptop plus tons of other daily essentials, MZ Wallace’s Metro Tote is the perfect gift for the woman on the go. The quilted nylon design is water-resistant, making it a durable choice in winter weather, and it also comes with a luggage sleeve and an adjustable nylon crossbody strap for ease while traveling.
Available from MZ Wallace for $275 USD.
Most Popular Men’s Gifts Of The Year
Custom Handkerchiefs In Fun Patterns
A gentleman always carries a handkerchief and these monogrammed squares are as classic as they come. One of the most popular gifts for men this year, the patterned set of two by Mark & Graham comes in your choice of three color combinations. You can personalize them with your loved one’s initials for an additional $15, choosing from a variety of fonts, motifs and thread colors.
Available from Mark & Graham for $15 USD and up.
A Moisture-Wicking Jacket For Weekend Errands
Whether he’s going for a run or just leisurely bopping around town, Vuori’s Sunday Element Jacket will help him stay warm. Featuring a four-way stretch performance fabric that also has moisture-wicking and anti-odor properties, it will also keep him dry and protected without the extra bulk.
Available from Vuori for $118 USD.
A Monthly Delivery Of Curated Goods From Small Businesses
Named our best subscription box for men overall, Bespoke Post has monthly bundles full of picks from lesser-known brands that cater to practically every hobby and interest—from DIY alcohol distilling to paella-making. Subscribers get an email with a look inside the month’s curated box, from which you can tweak the choices, add on extra goods or skip the box at no cost. “Every once in a while, Bespoke Post chooses something that catches my eye—a bread-making cloche, a meat tenderizer, a nifty jacket, and so on—and I welcome the unexpected goodie into my home,” says executive editor Dave Johnson.
Available from Bespoke for $49 USD per box.
Most Popular Kids’ Gifts Of The Year
A Cool STEM Kit That Teaches 3-D Modeling
A reader favorite in our best gifts for 9-year-olds guide, the 3Doodler pen is a fun introduction to 3-D printing for the older kids on your list. The starter kit includes 72 strands of filament in a variety of rainbow colors as well as stencils to guide projects (the gun heats filaments that can be shaped into jewelry, toys and décor and more). While the 3Doodler does use heat to make creations, the pen is still cool to the touch.
Available from Walmart for $49.99 USD.
A Creative Gift They Can Make And Wear
With the Make Clay Charms Kit, kids can mold clay into over 35 variations of charms to wear on the included bracelet. They’ll also receive a clay shaping tool, a brush applicator to apply the glaze, a drying stand and jump rings and charm loops for the finished piece, plus there’s an instruction book that guides kids and adults with easy-to-follow directions.
Available on Amazon for $17.51 USD.
A Cozy Wearable Blanket For Snow Days In
The Comfy Jr. is the ultimate gift for those cold, snowy days when the kids are stuck inside. The oversized sherpa-lined shirt is soft and plush and is available in tons of colors and patterns (some including beloved Disney characters). Older siblings (or moms and dads) will enjoy the adult-sized Comfy, too.
Available on Amazon for $42.99 USD.
This article was originally published on forbes.com and all figures are in USD.
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