The Strategist 100: Our Most Stood-Behind Gifts
A greatest-hits collection of the Strategist's most giftable things that have ever appeared on this website.
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The Strategist’s Gift Guide: Under $50
Including terrazzo coasters, tea-bag eye masks, and CBD gumdrops.
The Strategist’s Gift Guide: Under $200
A Star Is Born karaoke, a single-origin turmeric, an Hermès cereal bowl, and much more.
The Strategist’s Gift Guide: Over $200
A water-rowing machine, a Dyson curling iron, Biggie's Versace sunglasses, and more.
The Cut’s Holiday Advent Calendar
Count down to Christmas with gifts under $100.
It’s Basically Too Late for Shipping, So Print These Gifts Out
Yes, it's late, but beggars can still be choosers.
The Cut Gift Guide: What Our Editors Are Giving This Year
Cute socks and customized natal charts.
Vulture’s Holiday Gift Guide: What Our Editors Are Giving
Game of Thrones booze, GBBO prints, and more.
The Grub Street Gift Guide: The Gifts Our Editors Are Giving This Year
Gift ideas for ramen fans, rosé lovers, and more.
The Gifts the Strategist Editors Will Be Giving (and the Gifts They Want)
From CBD gum drops to cashmere beanies to a smart dog camera.
The Strategist’s Celebrity White Elephant Gift Exchange
Including Kevin Kwan, Danny Meyer, Cheryl Strayed, Leandra Medine, and more.
27 Delightful Things (at Every Price) That’ll Arrive in Time for Christmas
Including a foot massager and a terrazzo yoga mat.
29 Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List
All under $50.
30 Last-minute Gifts on Amazon for the People You Almost Forgot
From the trendy college student to the outdoorsy step-dad.
Beauty Products That Will Still Arrive in Time for Christmas
The face mask, eyeshadow palette, and silk pillowcase every beauty junkie will love.
23 Gifts for Kids Aged 1 Through 12 That’ll Arrive in Time
Expert-approved Christmas gifts for kids ages 1 through 12.
25 Stocking Stuffers Under $5 (That You Can Buy on Amazon)
From a knife sharpener to Black Panther claws.
25 Last-Minute Gifts Under $10 (That You Can Buy on Amazon)
From toddler ballet shoes to trendy seltzer.
The 45 Best Gifts Under $25
Including a pound of cherry Starburst, Portuguese toothpaste, and Venus de Milo socks.
35 Stocking Stuffers Under $15 (That You Can Buy on Amazon)
Including a chocolate rocks and a Bluetooth speaker.
50 Non-Boring Last-minute Stocking Stuffers Under $25
From Unicorn Poopsie Surprise to a fish-eye lens for your phone
The Cheapest, Nicest Gifts From the Most Expensive Brands
From Chanel to Gucci to Le Creuset
46 Christmas Gifts for Any Kind of Mom
Whether she's into cooking, gardening, or relaxing.
52 Gifts for Every Type of Mom
From the gorpcore mom to the Floridian mom.
The Best Gifts for Wives and Girlfriends
Said one hard-to-shop-for wife: "If people love me, they will read my mind, right?"
35 Gifts for Every Type of Girlfriend (That You Can Buy on Amazon)
From a Vitamix to a pair of cheap but expensive looking earrings.
The Best Over-the-Top Fashion Gifts This Year
All the shiny, pretty things a budding influencer could want.
42 Gifts for the Dad Who Doesn’t Want Anything
He'll love a new sweater, cozy slippers, or a fancy coffee maker.
The 54 Best Gifts (That You Can Buy on Amazon) for Every Type of Dad
Including water picks, smart notebooks, and healthier frying machines.
The 35 Best Holiday Gifts for Dads Under $50 (That You Can Buy on Jet)
Including beard trimmers, culty fragrances, and cocktail making sets.
The 28 Best Gifts for Boyfriends and Husbands
"I remember one time someone got me a bunch of these wool socks — like six pairs — and it was the best winter ever."
Christmas Gifts to Buy Literally Any Man in Your Life
Get ahead on your holiday shopping.
A Gift for Every Type of Boyfriend
Whether he's a coffee snob, a plant guy, or in need of a loungewear upgrade.
Gifts for an Impossible-to-Please Boyfriend
He owns Yves Saint Laurent and I can spend $300.
20 Stocking Stuffers (That You Can Buy on Amazon) for Every Kind of Man
From spicy honey to a set of spiky dryer balls.
The 48 Best Gifts for Every Type of Best Friend
Including gift ideas for your childhood best friend, your work spouse, and the best friend you text all day.
The Best Gifts for Golfers, According to Golf Dads (and One Golf Mom)
Rangefinders, hinged golf clubs, and more things to improve their swing.
The 27 Best Gifts for Teenage Girls, According to Teenagers
Including waterproof portable sneakers, mom jeans, and eye-shadow palettes.
The 27 Best Gifts for Teenage Boys, According to Teenagers
"Gift cards are amazing for anything and everything."
The Best Gifts for New and Expecting Moms, According to Moms
New and expecting moms dish on what's on the holiday wish list of their dreams.
The Best Gifts for People Going Through a Breakup
Better than Ben & Jerry's.
10 Beauty Gifts for Your Astrology-Obsessed Friend
The stars have truly aligned this holiday season.
The Best Gifts for People Who Are Big on Instagram
From beaded bags to chocolate protein powder.
The Best Holiday Gifts for Bosses
"The perfect gift is inexpensive and practical."
Alison Green’s 35 Gifts for Every Type of Employee
You can find thoughtful things for each person without playing favorites.
A Gift Under $30 (That You Can Buy on Amazon) for Every Type of Co-worker
Including your boss, your work spouse, and your friend in HR.
The Best Gifts for Co-workers
They're all under $30!
25 Office Secret Santa Gifts Under $25
From a reusable coffee mug to fish-shaped cat toys.
An Expert’s Guide to the Best CBD Products to Buy Your Friends This Year
15 CBD gifts, from gummies to skin-care products.
The 8 Best TVs to Give As Gifts This Holiday Season
You can't go wrong if it's smart and Ultra HD — but here are some options we think are going to be hits.
It's all about Pikachu (and Eevee) this holiday season.
You can't go wrong if it's smart and Ultra HD — but here are some options we think are going to be hits.
The 21 Holiday Toys to Buy Right Now (Before They Sell Out)
It's never too early to stock up on toys that are going to sell out.
What’s the Next Unicorn Toy Craze?
"Quote me on this: 2019 will be the year of the narwhal."
The Best Gifts for 12-Year-Olds, According to Experts
We spoke to a librarian and two psychotherapists to find the best gifts for 12-year-olds.
The Best Gifts for 11-Year-Olds
An adolescent psychotherapist and a librarian share their picks for the best gifts for 11-year-olds.
The Best Gifts for 10-Year-Olds, According to Experts
A child psychotherapist, two librarians, and an educational consultant share their picks for the best gifts for 10-year-olds.
The Best Gifts for 9-Year-Olds, According to a Child Psychologist
We spoke to Dr. George Sachs about the best books, games, and toys for 9-year-olds.
The Best Gifts for 8-Year-Olds, According to a Child Therapist
A child therapist helps us pick out the best toys, gifts, and books for 8-year-olds.
The Best Gifts for 7-Year-Olds
"The key thing is that they follow their own interests and question everything."
The Best Gifts for 6-Year-Olds
A child-development expert and a play therapist pick the best toys for fun and learning.
The Best Gifts for 5-Year-Olds, According to Child Psychologists
Dr. George Sachs and Dr. Roberta Golinkoff share their picks.
The Best Gifts for 4-Year-Olds, According to Child Psychologists
We talked with child psychologists to find the best gifts for your growing toddler.
The Best Gifts for a 3-Year-Old, According to a Child Therapist
Including classics like Play-Doh and blocks.
The Best Baby Gifts for 2-Year-Olds
We talked with a child psychologist to find the best toys to gift a 2-year-old.
The Best Gifts for a 1-Year-Old
The parenting team over at PopSugar Moms as well as child psychologist Dr. Sarah Lytle share their picks.
The Gizmos to Buy This Holiday
Including smartwatches, truly wireless headphones, and, yes, smart speakers.
If You Have This Tech Gadget, You’ll Love This Other Thing
The best accessories and gadgets for techies who already have everything.
24 Tech (and Tech-ish) Gifts Under $50
Including a wireless phone charger, blue-light-blocking glasses, and an Alexa-enabled Big Mouth Billy Bass.
A 2018 DVD Gift Guide for Movie Lovers
Criterion releases, recent indie hits, and family-friendly fare.
A Gift Guide for the Star Is Born Fan in Your Life
You're music to my eyes.
The Best Gifts for Skincare Obsessives, According to Redditors
From heart-shaped crystals to retinol capsules.
The 42 Best Beauty Gifts Under $30 (That You Can Buy on Amazon)
That will please every kind of beauty obsessive.
The 5 Beauty Gift Sets I Would Want for the Holidays
For beauty junkies and soon-to-be-beauty-junkies alike.
The 23 Best Travel Gift Ideas, According to Frequent Travelers
From a space pen to indestructible headphones.
The Best Holiday Gifts for Beginning, Advanced, and Marathon Runners
From weekend warriors to grizzled veterans.
The Best Gifts for Insomniacs, According to an Insomniac
Including silk sleep masks, essential-oil diffusers, and weighted blankets.
The Best Gifts For ASMR Fanatics, According to ASMRtists
For maximum tingling.
The Best Gifts for Teachers, According to Teachers
From a laminator for a kindergarten teacher to a RumbleRoller for a college instructor — and a lot of gift cards.
The 35 Best Gifts (That You Can Buy on Amazon) for Every Type of Home Cook
Including the Instagram-obsessed foodie, the aspiring cook, and the chef who has it all.
The Best Gifts for Chefs, According to 24 Chefs and Restaurant Owners
Picks from the chefs at Frenchette, Carbone, Nobu, Uncle Boons, and MeMe's Diner.
13 Perfect Gifts for Your Foodie Friend
Hand-picked by Great Jones co-founders Maddy Moelis and Sierra Tishgart.
The Best Cookbooks of 2018
Including another Ina Garten hit; instant classics from the world's best restaurants; and deep dives into Persian, Korean, and Southern cuisine.
Package Deals: 11 Kitchen Gift Bundles Under $100
Like DIY gift baskets, but with kitchen gear and cookbooks.
The Expensive-Looking Things I Put in My DIY Gourmet Gift Baskets
Spanish olive oil, Brooklyn hot sauce, and fancy French mustard.
The Best Gifts for Van Lifers, According to People Who Live in Vans
Amateur and seasoned outdoors-people will like all these things, too.
42 of the Year’s Most Giftable Coffee-Table Books
Whether they're into Martha Stewart, Yayoi Kusama, or living in the desert.
The Best Books to Buy for Every Type of Friend
Whether they're obsessed with the royals or just want a good ghost story.
Holiday New Art Book Shopping List
Now you just have to go buy a bigger coffee table.
The 20 Best Coffee-Table Books to Give, According to Art People
Recommendations from artists, curators, gallerists, collectors, critics, and more.
Some Big New Books About Buildings To Gift To The Architecture Obsessed
From McKim, Mead & White to Mark Foster Gage.
The Best Beauty Advent Calendars
Collectibles and "beauty smorgasbords."
The Best Men’s Watches for Under $200
"Not expensive and are well worth what you'll pay for one."
The Best Board Games for the Holidays, According to Family Therapists
Establish bonds, create fun interactions, and encourage teamwork.
The Best Family Board Games on Amazon
"Whenever we have family game nights, this is the game they pull out."
What’s the Best Women’s Scarf to Give?
We sifted through the nominations and found a winner from Barcelona.
What’s the Best (Affordable) Cashmere Sweater To Give?
We sifted through the nominations and found a winner from Barcelona.
What Are the Best Wool Slippers to Give?
What's the softest, most luxurious (affordable) cashmere sweater to gift for the holidays?
What’s the Best Wallet to Give?
To help us sort through the vast wallet-sphere, we talked to buyers, tastemakers, and fashion directors.
What Are the Best Work Boots for Men to Give?
We spoke with menswear experts to round up the best work boots for men, from Red Wing to Timberland Pro.
What Are the Best Wireless Earbuds to Give (That Aren’t Just Apple AirPods)?
We found one clear winner, plus three runners-up.
What’s the Best Weighted Blanket to Gift?
For anyone on your list who needs a good night's sleep.
What’s the Best Throw Blanket to Give?
Perfect for winter hibernation.
More Gift Ideas From the Strategist
All of the best holiday gift ideas — what to get for the hard-to-shop-for, the best gifts we've ever given or received, plus expert recommendations.