30 Strategist-Approved Gifts for Everyone on Your List (That You Can Buy at Macy’s)

By,a senior writer at the Strategist covering home and parenting.She joined the Strategist as a writer in 2018. Previously, she was an associate editor at Curbed.
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To help you get a handle on holiday shopping this year, we’ve been curatinggift guidesfor every person in your life, from yourmotherto yourbossto yourBFF— even yourfurryfriends. You’ve probably noticed that some of those guides feature things you can buy from the same retailer — because, as we’ve said, there is something truly satisfying (and savvy) about getting all of your shopping done in one place. Here, we’ve gathered a bunch of Strategist-approved gifts from Macy’s — the department store your grandparents love for its role inMiracle on 34th Streetand your younger cousins know better as that place that sponsors the Thanksgiving Day Parade. Read on for our 30 favorite gifts, from cozyslippersto cult-ykitchen appliancesto expert-recommendedskin care.(If yours is a Nordstrom household,we’ve got you covered, and if you think your recipients would prefer gifts fromUrban OutfittersorBest Buy, we can help there, too.)

For the baby celebrating their first Christmas

Gund Flappy the Elephant
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Flappy the Elephant, one of ourbest gifts for 1-year-olds, may drive parents crazy with its cheery (or creepy, depending on whom you ask) singing voice, but it will endlessly delight the little one who unwraps it. The stuffed toy is actually pretty cool: The ears wiggle and can cover its eyes to play peekaboo.

For the dad who just became a grandfather

Aura Sawyer Digital Picture Frame
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Even if he can’t be there to cradle his new grandchild, he’ll still feel connected with thisdigital picture framethat lets anyone on the family account upload photos through an app, no matter where they live. The sleek frame means it also won’t look half-bad sitting on a shelf.

For the older cousin who can’t visit craft breweries

Spiegelau 19.1 Oz. Craft IPA Glass Set of 2
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He’ll get a kick out of this set ofglassesthat’s made specifically for enjoying IPAs.

For the son who never misses a run (even in the winter)

Under Armour Men’s ColdGear Base 2.0 Crew
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Thisrunning-coach-approvedbase layer from Under Armour will keep him comfortable, even if he’s out in inclement weather.

For the wife who has a whole nighttime routine

Sunday Riley Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment - 1.7 Oz
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It’s not cheap, which is why thisculty lactic-acid treatmentfrom Sunday Riley thatbeauty editors swear bywould make a thoughtful — and likely very appreciated — gift.

For the grandma who has a whole nighttime routine

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream
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This dermatologist-recommended moisturizer with hyaluronic acid formature skinwill leave her face glowing (without the grease).

For the toddler who loves to help out around the house

Melissa & Doug Let’s Play House Dust! Sweep! Mop! 6-Piece Pretend Play Set
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She’ll get a kick out of this cleaning set that includes a mop, broom, duster, and dust pan, all organized on a nifty stand. It’s one of our favoritegifts for 2-year-olds(and, unlike the stuffed elephant above, we’re certain parents will love it, too).

For the girlfriend who lives in leggings

Spanx Faux-Leather Leggings
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Even if she’ll never go back to wearing jeans again, she can at least elevate her lounging leggings for something a bit more put together, like a pair offaux-leather onesthat stylish women swear by.

For the sister-in-law who’s a little fancy

Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin Scented Home Candle
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If it’s good enough forCatherine Zeta-Jones, it’ll be good enough for your sister-in-law. The actress calls this lime-basil-and-mandarin-scented candle her “all-time favorite” and keeps one in almost every room of her house.

For the mom who’s always asking for a foot massage

Belmint Shiatsu Foot Massager
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This heated shiatsu foot massager is one of our all-time-favoritegifts for moms, so we’re willing to bet big bucks that your spouse will love it too.

For the older sister who’s expecting

Graco 4Ever DLX 4-in-1 Car Seat
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She’ll appreciate this expert-approved, four-in-onecar seatthat goes from infant mode all the way to booster seat. She’ll never have to replace it as her child grows.

For the father-in-law who always wants perfect grill marks on his steak

Cuisinart Griddler Five
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If winter weather means your FIL can’t go out and use his favorite grill, this griddle can help him achieve those marks inside hiskitchen. It can open flat or close if he wants to make pressed sandwiches with his leftover fillets.

For the older brother who needs even more help in the kitchen

Cuisinart AirFryer Toaster Oven
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This writerswearsby Cuisinart’s toaster oven that’s also an air fryer (among other things). Your bachelor uncle can use it to crisp up frozen dumplings, bake sweet potatoes, and heat up leftovers in a matter of minutes. (I should know, as I’ve done all that and more with it.)

For the great-aunt who always has the kettle on

Ovente Electric Kettle
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She won’t be able to resist the convenience of anelectric kettle, especially one in a cheery cherry color that she’ll want to leave out on display. It shuts off automatically once the water is boiling, leaving more time to actually enjoy a cuppa.

For the best friend who asked you to be her maid of honor

Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara
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This mascara that gets lashes “thick, long, and separated” was deemed thebest clumpproof mascaraby a panel of makeup artists. It’s also waterproof, which means that she (and you) can go about her wedding activities without worrying about smudged eyes from your tears of joy.

For the boyfriend who’s still wearing college-era underwear

Calvin Klein Men’s Cotton Stretch Boxer Briefs 3-Pack
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Nothing says cool and confident like a pair of classic Calvin Klein boxer briefs —the go-to choice among menswear experts. “The shape is exceptional, not too tight, and it’s very low maintenance,” says Phillip Wong, the co-founder and creative director ofHawthorne, a direct-to-consumer men’s personal-hygiene company.

For the husband who wants to get back in shape

Garmin Forerunner 45 White Silicone Strap Smart Watch 39mm
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The Garmin Foreunner 45, a version of one of ourexpert-recommended GPS running watches, might inspire him to squeeze more quick jogs in.

For the younger cousin who’s obsessed with board games

Codenames
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He’ll love the spy-themed Codenames, aboard gamethat requires players to use word association to help their teammates collect cards while avoiding ones that belong to the opposing team. If that doesn’t convince you, perhaps the fact that our former writer David Notis was hooked after just one game will: “I played it at a friend’s house and loved it so much I bought it on my phone before even heading home.”

For the tween niece who likes all things cozy

UGG Women’s Coquette Slide Slippers
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Thanks to Ugg’s (surprising)staying power, the fur-lined footwear is definitely an appropriate gift for the next generation. Your niece will probably never want to take off these wool-linedslippersthat stylish women recommend for “reaching peak coziness levels.” Which is honestly fine, because the grippy sole means she can wear them outside the house, too.

For the tween nephew who can get jealous of that niece

UGG Men’s Ascot Slipper
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Heaven forbid he doesn’t get his own pair. (Ugg’s moccasin-style slippers are some of our all-time favorites for guys.)

For the fiancé who has trouble falling asleep

Gravity The Weighted Blanket
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We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: Gravity’s weighted blanket is one of thebest weighted blankets to giftfor its silky-soft, minklike microfiber cover and hefty feel — all details your daughter will love.

For the grandpa who’s always got “something to show you”

WE Games Black Leatherette Backgammon
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He’ll love showing this off to any friends or family who’ll listen: What looks like a handsome briefcase opens to become a compactfaux-leatherbackgammon set. That set is “high quality,” according to Lauren Bilanko, the owner of Brooklyn’sTwenty Sided Store. It also zips up so Gramps can easily take it with him when he heads to Florida for the winter.

For the brother-in-law who’s always at the gym

Takeya Originals Vacuum-Insulated Stainless-Steel Water Bottle, 18oz
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This insulated bottle from Takeya will keep his water chilled for hours, ensuring that your gym-rat brother-in-law won’t ever go thirsty. It’s afavorite of Amazon reviewersfor its convenient spout lid, which, again, is ideal for popping open between reps.

For the college-age sister who’s also a VSCO girl

Fjällräven Kanken Mini-Backpack
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She’ll adore how cute and tiny this backpack is even if it doesn’t fit a laptop, because she basically lives on her phone. It’s one of the most popular backpacks on college campuses,according to RAs, a fact that she will also appreciate.

For the daughter experimenting with makeup

Shiseido Eyelash Curler
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This “cult favorite” eyelash curler from Shiseido was dubbed thebest for round eyesin our list of the top-rated eyelash curlers on Amazon. It will go a long way toward helping her achieve that full-on smoky eye look she’s watched countless influencers create.

For the fiancé who always posts fit pics

New Balance Made in USA 990 v5 Running Shoe (Men)
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These are very similar to theNew Balances that our Resident Cool Guy Chris Black swears by(these are V5; his are V4). They will have yourNewGQ–reading fiancé feeling fresh, whether he’s “sashaying through the Delta terminal at JFK,” as Black says, or walking to class.

For the wine-drinking aunt (who’s a bit of a klutz)

Riedel Wine Glasses O Cabernet & Merlot Tumblers (Set of Two)
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These less precarious stemless wineglasses were deemed the verybest in their class by restaurant ownersfor how thin the glass is (the better for smelling the wine) — and for how closely they replicate the experience of drinking from a traditional stemmed glass.

For the kid that just got their own place

Leesa Original Mattress - Queen
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She’ll probably want to upgrade that old, lumpy mattress with something a little more sophisticated. Leesa’s original mattress is great for back and side sleepers alike, with Strategist deputy editor Maxine Buildercalling it“soft and plush” but supportive enough that she “never sank down into it.”

For the couple who just moved in together

Le Creuset Signature 3.5-Quart Round Enamel Cast-Iron French/Dutch Oven
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Because receiving aLe Creusetis just as big of a milestone as shacking up.

For that someone special your family hasn’t met (yet)

Philips Sonicare HX6211 18 Series 2 Toothbrush
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A toothbrush that they can keep at your place. Or, rather, anelectric toothbrushfrom Philips Sonicare, a brand that dentists say is one of the best out there, that they can keep at your place.

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