4 guides · 43 gifts
Gifts for Friends and Hosts
The host, the coworker, the friend who sends the best memes. Thoughtful, well-priced gifts for everyone else on your list, plus the small stuff that fills a stocking.
The guides
The Best Hostess Gifts, 2026
Thoughtful things to bring to a holiday party or a weekend stay, from fancy olive oil to flowers that will not wilt by Monday.
The Best Gifts for Coworkers, 2026
Office-safe, universally likable gifts under $40 for Secret Santa, your desk neighbor or the whole team, with a few that are actually funny.
The Best Stocking Stuffers, 2026
Clever, genuinely useful stocking stuffers under $30 for kids, teens and grown-ups, from a hit card game to a Swiss Army knife.
The Best Gifts for Friends Under $50, 2026
Cozy, tasty and genuinely thoughtful gifts for friends, all under $50, from a hometown candle to a beginner crochet kit for the holidays.
Our top picks for friends and hosts
The standouts from every friends and hosts guide in one place.
Twas the Night Before Christmas Personalized Book
Adorabook · from The Best Hostess Gifts, 2026
World's Okayest Boss Personalized Book
Adorabook · from The Best Gifts for Coworkers, 2026
Peppi the Candy Cane Beginner Crochet Kit
The Woobles · from The Best Gifts for Friends Under $50, 2026
Hot Cinnamon Spice Tea, Tin of 30 Sachets
Harney & Sons · from The Best Hostess Gifts, 2026
Under $25 All gifts under $25 →
Hot Cinnamon Spice Tea, Tin of 30 Sachets
Harney & Sons · from The Best Hostess Gifts, 2026
Original Kraft Memo Books, 3-Pack
Field Notes · from The Best Gifts for Coworkers, 2026
290 Bad Jokes & 75 Punderful Puns Page-A-Day Calendar 2027
Workman · from The Best Gifts for Coworkers, 2026
Tidal Wave Magnetic Thinking Putty
Crazy Aaron's · from The Best Gifts for Coworkers, 2026
The Gifted Edit, every Thursday
Five gift ideas, one deal worth knowing about and a reminder before every shipping deadline. Free, and easy to leave.