48 Thoughtful Gifts for Women That She’ll Absolutely Love
Powerful presents for that extra special lady.
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We get it. Shopping for women can be overwhelming. From fashion gifts to home gifts to beauty gifts and more, it can feel like there are endless options to choose from when shopping for her, presenting a sense of analysis paralysis. To intervene before the overwhelm sets in, we put together a list of our favorite gifts for women.
Our selections are sourced from top performers from the Good Housekeeping Institute’s year-round testing labs, editor-favorite gifts we’ve bought for ourselves and others, along with recommendations from our readers. Together, they form a list of nearly 50 gift ideas for her that can suit anyone from your mother to your wife, girlfriend, sister, friend or daughter.
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Who it's for: The woman who's trying to drink more water
Why we like it: This fan-favorite tumbler comes in a wide variety of sizes and colors. Thanks to the slim bottom design, a Stanley can fit in most cup holders. Like many tumblers on the market, the cup is also insulated to keep drinks cool for up to 11 hours.
Who it's for: The packer who'd rather bring things from home than buy new
Why we like it: The 19 L x 9 W x 14 H inch bag is the perfect vessel for large outings, such as a trip to the beach, run to the grocery store or picnic in the park. The tote stands by itself, is water-resistant and can be wiped down for an easy clean.
Who it's for: The woman who's always losing something
Why we like it: She can slip this quarter-size tracker into her wallet, add it to her keychain or toss it in her luggage to keep track of her most valuable items. The tracker works with Apple devices and can be located using the 'Find My' app.
Who it's for: The woman with a green thumb
Why we like it: If she's ready to expand her gardening capabilities beyond herbs, flowers and vegetables, a lemon bush is a great place to start. The potted plant is low-maintenance, resilient and grows an especially sweet variety of lemons, perfect for cocktails and desserts.
The New York Times Mega Book of Sunday Crosswords: 500 Puzzles
Who it's for: The puzzle fanatic
Why we like it: A great activity for idle afternoons, long flights and slow mornings, she can chisel away at solving 500 of The New York Times' Sunday crossword puzzles. The Sunday puzzle is unique because it's the NYT's largest and most difficult crossword of the week, which is sure to put her knowledge to the test.
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Who it's for: The sandal wearer
Why we like it: Great for slipping on at night, these heel socks are infused with vitamin E, jojoba and olive oil to soften dry, cracked heels. She can wear them overnight for nourished, sandal-ready feet by morning.
Who it's for: A woman with tech gadgets galore
Why we like it: For something stylish and practical that she can put on her nightstand to charge all of her daily tech gadgets, there's the bamboo wireless charging box. It's outfit with a dimmable light and spots to juice her smart watch, earbuds and smartphone.
Who it's for: The skincare fan
Why we like it: Not only was this named the 'Best Natural Night Cream' by our Good Housekeeping Institute, but it held up in tests, boasting a 43% increase in skin hydration when applied. This is a gift she's almost guaranteed to use since it's a luxurious upgrade to an item in her daily routine.
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Who it's for: The carry-on queen
Why we like it: Help her maximize space in her carry-on with a set of condensing packing cubes. They'll help her stay organized and fit more in her travel bag. This set comes with eight pieces, including a medium, large and extra large bag; laundry bag; cosmetic bag; shoe bag; sock bag and underwear bag.
Who it's for: The planner of your friend group
Why we like it: She can plan, write to-do lists, take notes — then erase and repeat with this reusable planner. One of our editors gifted this to their sister last year, and she loves being able to snap a pic of her notes and upload them to her phone via the Rocketbook app.
Who it's for: Your friend who's going through a tough time or is working towards a big goal
Why we like it: With over 28,000 — yes, 28K! — five-star reviews on Amazon, she'll love the minimalist design and hidden message of this bracelet. Choose from dozens of message options, ranging from heartfelt to funny, for this stainless-steel cuff.
Who it's for: The woman who has everything
Why we like it: Introduce her to the bag she didn't know she needed. This faux leather crossbody has two handy zip pockets and card slots to keep her essentials safe.
Who it's for: Any woman who travels or uses makeup and skincare products
Why we like it: Whether she uses it for home or travel, there's a good chance she'll be obsessed with this makeup bag. The exterior offers a luxe look while the inside sports enough space and compartments for everything she needs.
Kendra Scott Elisa Birthstone Pendant Necklace
Who it's for: The woman who's hard to shop for
Why we like it: Kendra Scott makes jewelry that's dainty and timeless. This 14.5-inch birthstone necklace comes in several birthstone styles and is made of gold-plated brass.
Who it's for: The friend who's always cold
Why we like it: She and her cold hands will love you for this one. After it charges, the hand warmer will keep her hands nice and toasty for up to four hours. It's even small enough to fit in her bag or pocket.
Who it's for: Your mom
Why we like it: Our readers love these figurines, and we can see why. They're made of resin and intricately carved to signify your special bond. Some reviewers shared that this gift brought them to (happy) tears.
Aura Carver Digital Picture Frame
Who it's for: Your family member or loved one who lives far away
Why we like it: These digital frames are easy to set up. A relative of one of our editors figured out assembly and connection in under an hour without help. We also love that the gift giver (and others) can send photos directly to the digital frame via the Aura app — ideal for long-distance grandparents who want to keep up with their grandkids.
Who it's for: Anyone can benefit from this gift, but especially your forgetful loved one
Why we like it: This book is an easy way to store all of her computer logins, passwords and account numbers without having to actually put them on a computer or in her phone. It features alphabetical tabs that make it easy to quickly find whatever she needs.
Who it's for: The person who loves watching shows on her phone
Why we like it: This is a top gift year after year because it's so clever. All she has to do is put her phone in the holder, and the projector will display her show, movie, video or game bigger for easier viewing.
Who it's for: Your loved one who enjoys wearing jewelry
Why we like it: If she gets a kick out of personalized items, she'll be thrilled to receive this faux leather jewelry box. Get it customized with her name and birth month flower for an extra special touch. Take your pick of nine colors.
Shanon is a writer and editor who specializes in best-of product roundups and deals. She has over six years of experience, including almost three years as a Good Housekeeping product and reviews editor, covering the best sales and products across home, appliances, health, beauty, parenting and more.
Kate Franke (she/her) is an editorial assistant in the Hearst Lifestyle Group, covering for Woman's Day and Good Housekeeping. She loves all things lifestyle, home, and market related. Kate has a BAJMC in Magazine Media and BA in Writing from Drake University. She is a proud ASME alum whose work has appeared in Food Network Magazine, The Pioneer Woman Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, Modern Farmhouse Style, Beautiful Kitchens & Baths, and more. Next to writing, Kate’s two favorite things are chai lattes and pumpkin bread!
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