20 Holiday Gifts To Shop For Now So You Can Enjoy Them All Season Long

I love the idea of giving personalized wrapping paper at the holidays. It's charming, it's unique, and it's very specific. When else would you do this — and actually use what you buy? — Kate Auletta, Editor in Chief

These are very chic little cocktail napkins that make a great hostess gift throughout the holiday season. They come in a variety of patterns, and while, sure, are more than I normally spend on such a thing, they make a nice gift whether you're headed somewhere for cocktails, for Thanksgiving, or beyond. — Kate Auletta

Forgive me, but I'm at the age where I have more than one doormat. I even have a Halloween one outside right now. It spruces up your outdoor space in a second and makes a nice gift too. I just love coming home to a welcoming doormat; sue me. — Kate Auletta

If I had a nickel for every personalized notebook I had... I'd have about $3. But still, the point remains: A personalized notebook makes a great gift. You remember who gave it to you as you open it to start using it, and, as someone who is a chronic pen-and-paper girlie, I just love them. They make a great gift year-round, but especially at the holidays. — Kate Auletta

I have a love-hate relationship with tree skirts. They're incredibly annoying, but incredibly useful. But I do love a tree skirt with character, and this one has it in spades. I love the idea of giving a newborn family a monogrammed tree skirt they can use for years to come. Such a sweet gift! — Kate Auletta

I'm a puzzler, especially when it gets cold outside. I love the idea of doing a thick wood, personalized puzzle that will remind you of the moment captured, as well as the person or family who gave it to you. It makes a lovely gift, promise. — Kate Auletta

Ok, how friggin' cute is this? My kids no longer believe in Santa, but I almost want to buy this for our house. It's a great thing to whip out as the holidays — and the gift requests — amp up. Read their letters and write personalized notes on Christmas Eve while drinking eggnog. Win-win. — Kate Auletta

I care about my guest bath maybe more than I care about my own. It's, like, my space. As such, I love the idea of giving monogrammed towels for the space that you can whip out, especially at the holidays. They'll get used, and they're great quality. — Kate Auletta

Call me a Boomer, but I love switching out throw pillows for each season. And I adore these tree pillows, which are not only affordable but can sit prettily on your couch for months. They're a lovely gift, or if you're feeling selfish, a lovely gift to yourself. — Kate Auletta

Any house that can pull off an outdoor lights display at the holidays is fine by me. What I love about these is that, sure, you can buy them for the winter holidays, but you can reuse them for Halloween, the Fourth of July, or a random Saturday. They're just so fun, especially if you have kids. You can't go wrong. — Kate Auletta

One of my absolute most favorite holiday traditions is seasonal PJs! When our kids were little, we would always get them matching sets like these super festive, cozy ones from Magnetic Me. The fact that these feature magnets for easy, over-the-head dressing is a huge bonus. Buy them now so you can be cute and coordinated for every holiday movie night and hot cocoa sipping session. — Julie Sprankles, Deputy Editor, Lifestyle & Entertainment

We have had so much fun with our mini photo printer from Canon — and it's a perfect thing to get before the holidays get rolling. I love taking pictures during a party or event and then handing out hard copies as our guests go out the door. It's such a good, simple party favor. You can also set up homemade photo booths! — Sarah Aswell, Deputy Editor, News & Social

Do yourself a favor TODAY and buy this Slice tool for cutting wrapping paper. I swear it saved me 7-10 business days while wrapping. I literally hide it from the rest of my family. And while you're at it, buy the Slice box cutter, too. They both make my life easier and happier. — Sarah Aswell

Before the turkey is steaming on your holiday table... before you need to chop one thousand vegetables for the party, run every knife in your kitchen through this electric knife sharpener. I bring this baby out right before the holidays start and sharpen everything that isn't nailed down in my kitchen, and it almost feels like self-care. Using a sharp knife makes so much more of a difference than you think! — Sarah Aswell

This is what I've been looking for! I love having cafe lights strung up around my porch for entertaining during the summer — what if they could just MAGICALLY turn into holiday lights for Halloween and then Christmas? Now they can. These programmable lights mean that I am not constantly putting up and taking down lights — the colors just change with the season, in whatever configuration you'd like. — Sarah Aswell

Nothing gets me and my house in the holiday mood quite like having a few really nice candles ready to go. I stay away from the sweeter smells of Christmas and gravitate for ones like this: evergreen and forest smells that are bright and crisp and cheery (even if you opt for a fake tree for your house). — Sarah Aswell

This combines so many of my interests: puzzles, national parks, and advent calendars! I love that this one involves an activity and that it doesn't result in a bunch of cheap junk in your house that never leaves. — Sarah Aswell

I love holiday cards, but actually writing them and addressing the envelopes can start to feel like too much of a task, especially with all the other stuff going on around the holidays. I love putting all of my cards, stamps, pens, and stickers in this little case and carrying it with me — I can get a few cards done wherever I am, whether it's my kid's ballet lessons, a doctor's waiting room, or a lunch alone. — Sarah Aswell

I am really trying to focus my holiday season around activities and togetherness over material things. One great way to do this is to get a few new board games that are super family-friendly. I love this one because it is still playable for kids on the younger side, but it's fun for adults, too. It's also just really pretty and magical and fun — you create lovely worlds with cool animals, for points of course. — Sarah Aswell

Before the holidays start, get yourself a go-to party dress that you can throw on without thinking for whatever occasion. My favorite this season is this dress by Miracle Suit in dark green. You can literally just throw it on and run out the door, and yet it looks so pretty and flattering. And like any good holiday dress, you can elevate it really easily with some heels and jewelry or dress it down with a cardigan and flats. — Sarah Aswell