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The 11 Best Engagement Gifts
by Samantha Schoech and Mari Uyehara
Commemorate the sparkle of your favorite newly engaged couple with just the right finds.
The 50 Best Gifts Under $100
by Samantha Schoech
True delight and even a bit of luxury can be found for $100. Check out our picks.
The 57 Best Gifts Under $50
by Samantha Schoech
The very best of our favorite finds under $50, all in one place.
The 55 Best Gifts Under $25
by Samantha Schoech
We firmly believe gifts don’t have to be pricey to be stylish, useful, surprising, and delightful.
The 42 Best Gifts Under $10
by Samantha Schoech
Yes, you can get someone a great gift for one Alexander Hamilton and a little inspiration.
The 32 Best Last-Minute Father’s Day Gifts
by Samantha Schoech and Mari Uyehara
If you haven’t gotten your dad a gift yet, don’t worry. The picks here arrive in two days or less—or in his email inbox right this minute.
The 43 Best Gifts for Dads
by Samantha Schoech and Mari Uyehara
Whether he’s a coffee snob, a jazz enthusiast, or the rugged, outdoorsy type, these gifts for dads will make him smile.
The Best Gift I Ever Gave My Dad Is Something My Family Will Treasure for Generations
by Katie Quinn
Watching my dad’s Storyworth book come together filled me with the joy that’s usually reserved for a parent witnessing their child take the stage for the first time.
A Tree Is a Bad Gift. But It’ll Grow on You.
by Mari Uyehara
Trees require patience, care, and problem-solving. But for the right person, there’s no better gift.
The 30 Best Gifts for Coffee Lovers
by Mari Uyehara and Samantha Schoech
We recommend kettles, grinders, carafes, and cups for your favorite caffeine fiend.
The 26 Absolute Best, Wirecutter-Approved Father’s Day Gifts Under $50
by Samantha Schoech
He says he doesn’t need anything, but trust us, there’s something on this list that will make his day (without stressing your bank account).
The 37 Best Gifts for Teachers
by Alexandra Ballard
Teachers appreciate any heartfelt gesture from students, but you can also give them something thoughtful for their classroom—or themselves.
The 28 Best Father’s Day Gifts
by Samantha Schoech
Whether he’s a hiker, a baker, or a decision maker, there’s a perfect gift to let Dad know he’s loved.
The 36 Best Gifts for Frequent Travelers
by Samantha Schoech
We’ve put together a selection of fun, useful and clever gifts for that person who always has a trip planned.
The 27 Best Gifts for Co-Workers
by Samantha Schoech and Mari Uyehara
Whether you’re seeing your co-workers in the office or on a screen, show them you care with these desk- and home-friendly gift ideas.
32 of the Best Housewarming Gifts
by Samantha Schoech and Mari Uyehara
Thoughtfully chosen housewarming gifts can help a new house or apartment become a home.
The 26 Best Anniversary Gifts by Year
by Samantha Schoech and Mari Uyehara
Celebrate your relationship and commitment with gifts that remind your partner how much they’re loved.
The 23 Best Retirement Gifts
by Mari Uyehara
Celebrate the end of working—forever! Our favorite retirement gifts will help your loved one make the most of their newfound free time.
Most Gift Baskets Are Terrible. These Are Great.
by Gabriella Gershenson, Anna Perling, and Wirecutter Staff
These gift baskets offer the best combination of taste, presentation, and value we’ve found, and we think they’ll delight recipients year-round.
The 33 Best Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts
by Samantha Schoech and Mari Uyehara
Some people shop months in advance. Others shop days before. If you’re in the latter camp, we’ve got you—and your mom—covered.
The 41 Best Gifts for Mom
by Samantha Schoech and Mari Uyehara
Mom has been with you through life’s ups and downs. Give her something thoughtful, beautiful, or delightful to show how much you appreciate her.
The 27 Best Mother’s Day Gifts
by Samantha Schoech
Your mom gave you life. Mother’s Day is your chance to shower her with love and gratitude with a gift that shows you see and appreciate her.
The 27 Best Gifts for New Moms
by Samantha Schoech and Mari Uyehara
Joining the ranks of motherhood is a blissful and exhausting journey. Our favorite gifts help ease the transition and bring even more joy.
The Best Online Flower Delivery Service
by Hannah Morrill and Mari Uyehara
Ordering flowers online can feel like a shot in the dark. Of the 14 we considered, a few standouts were consistently fresh, beautiful, and timely enough to recommend.
The 38 Best Gifts for Grandparents
by Samantha Schoech
From life-upgrade gadgets to creative ways to display family photos, the best gifts for grandparents are here.
The Best Strategy Board Games
by James Austin
The best strategy games pit you against your friends in an intense battle of wits. These are six of our favorites.
The 30 Best Cheap Mother’s Day Gifts Under $50
by Samantha Schoech
Our favorite Mother’s Day gifts for every budget, from $15 to $25 to $50.
The 33 Best Gifts for Your Mother-in-Law
by Samantha Schoech
Want to leave a good impression? From the prettiest plants to the jammiest jam, we’ve rounded up our favorite gift ideas for your mother-in-law.
14 Great Wedding Gifts (That You Won’t Find on the Couple’s Registry)
by Mari Uyehara
If you’d rather go off-registry and give something unexpected, try these gift ideas—from chocolates to keepsakes—that won’t wind up in the donation pile.
The Best Photo Book Service
by Erin Roberts
If you want to make a photo book to commemorate an event or experience, Mixbook is the best service to use.
Wedding Registry Ideas: What You Should Add to Your List
by Samantha Schoech
Our list of what to register for contains the basics like towels, dishes, and drinking glasses along with more than a few items intended only to make life more fun.
The 20 Best Gifts for Bridesmaids
by Hannah Morrill and Mari Uyehara
They’ve given you a lifetime of companionship, love, and support. Thank your ladies with these thoughtful and useful gifts.
The 17 Best Gifts for Groomsmen
by Hannah Morrill and Samantha Schoech
Show your groomsmen how much you appreciate them with gifts that are useful, classic, and well-made.
The 30 Best Gifts for Families
by Samantha Schoech
These thoughtful and engaging gifts for all ages encourage intergenerational bonding—and kick-start loads of fun.
The Best Care Packages
by Samantha Schoech
We tested eight care-package services to find the ones with the best stuff, the best service, and the best prices. Our picks are the ones we’d happily use again.
11 Great Gifts for Listening to Music
by Samantha Schoech
All our best equipment and tech to help the music lover in your life enjoy their passion to the fullest.