Holiday gift guide 2019: Ideas for everyone on your list

Happy holidays, Chicago. Per our tradition, we’ve spent weeks picking out the best gifts to buy for everyone on your list: the new baby, the love interest, the grandparent, the food lover, teens, tweens and everyone in between. There’s also a section devoted to gifts you’ll want to keep for yourself. Let this guide do the work for you! It’s complete with links to buy each gift directly.

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10 stylish gifts for guys

Shopping for your guy can be a daunting task. What does he really want? It’s tough to know. A sweater? No. Another boring tie? Who’s wearing ties these days anyway? Skip the boxers, and no more socks. Ok, yes to socks, if they are as cool as the ones that we found. This year, get personal and focus on something he’s truly passionate about, whether it’s cooking, biking or his lifelong Star Wars infatuation. Click here to see the full guide.

Gifts for the too-busy-hustlin’-and-still-broke millennial in your life

It’s not easy being a millennial. We’re too busy hustlin’! And we’re still broke! We can’t catch a break! But don’t fret. We got your back this holiday season. We put together this dope guide with gifts under $35 — featuring beauty, tech, art and food items for all the members in your squad. Click here to see the full guide.

The (major) splurge: 10 totally over-the-top gifts

We’ve found a trove of luxe gifts, including the season’s hottest collabs, from a one-of-a-kind Indian Scout motorcycle in Tiffany blue, to a Saint Laurent x Wilson tennis racket (and yes, matching balls). Or you can pamper your favorite foodie with an ounce — or two — of freshly foraged Black Winter Truffles that are only available for a short time each winter. One can always dream. Click here to see the full guide.

From fairy lights to Air Force 1s: 10 totally on-trend gift ideas for teens

A parent might ask, “So what do you want this year?” only to be met with “world peace,” “a Tesla” or “just your love and affection.” But there are answers out there, and we asked — OK, begged — for them, from the teens in our lives, from friends and from strangers, until we had a list that tapped into trends ranging from thrifting to sports fandom to PopSockets. Click here to see the full guide.

Gifts for the fabulously finicky foodie

It’s hard to buy a gift for that friend or family member with all the latest food gadgets or a kitchen that looks like it fell out of a design magazine, so it’s time to think big. These showstopping gifts are sure to please the fussy food lovers in your life, no matter their aesthetic. Click here to see the full guide.

The warm and cozy gifts they need

Your love will really keep them warm this winter, in the form of a cozy scarf, a comforting blanket, or a true cold-weather classic — a warming nip of whiskey. Click here to see the full guide.

13 gifts for sports fans that aren’t jerseys or tickets

Sports fans just can’t get enough. Year-round, they’re checking their phones for the latest box scores, or following the game on live stream while at dinner. After they’ve been to every arena, and the closet is way too full of colorful, nylon shirts with last names on the back, what can you possibly give as a gift? Here are some ideas, from stylish slip-on sneakers to a home plate doormat. Click here to see the full guide.

Stocking stuffers for the whole family, each for $10 or less

Secret Santa is no challenge this year. These cheap gifts are sure to impress your friends and family. Click here to see the full guide.

Pop the cork on 10 gifts of beer, wine and spirits

Whether beer, wine, spirits or even hard seltzer, we have something for everyone who enjoys the boozier side of life. Click here to see the full guide.

Toys for kids serious about playing: The 10 and younger crowd

They aren’t babies anymore. These kids are growing up, but still aren’t grown and are all about fun. Toys are their treasures, so you must choose wisely when selecting their gift. The perfect toy needs to keep kids playing ... or building, drawing, giggling or just having fun. Here are 10 toys sure to wow your favorite little (or not-so-little-anymore) one. Click here to see the full guide.

10 super chic — and cheap — gifts

From J.Crew’s jewel embellished ribbon bow to Chanel’s Le Vernis nail colors in the season’s hot shades, we found the gifts that they definitely won’t swap. So if a splurge isn’t in your budget, but you still want major gifting points, have no fear. Here are 10 chic gifts that look way more expensive than they are. Click here to see the full guide.

10 gift ideas for new romantic relationships and those nearing the 1-year mark

Dating is hard enough without having to sweat the gift-giving moments of the calendar year. You don’t want to seem too invested in the first month, and you don’t want to seem too detached at the first year mark. Whether practical or romantic, here are some ways to impress your significant other with your gift game. Click here to see the full guide.

10 gifts that go beyond books for the readers in your life

If you have a reader on your holiday gift list, it’s a blessing: a good excuse to shop for books. But might I suggest veering away from the best-seller table and going a touch deeper, even beyond something bound? Here are gift ideas for loved ones obsessed with books. Click here to see the full guide.

Fresh, fun gifts for your LGBTQ friends and family

We’ve got glitter. We’ve got pronoun pins. We’ve got books about LGBTQ art and activism. The gay community is more diverse and vibrant than ever, and gift options abound — both tried and true, and fresh as the latest memoir or style icon. Click here to see the full guide.

Newborn gift ideas, from stylish to studious

Whether you’re trying to hone the little one’s developmental skills, build muscles with tummy time, or simply entertain, here are a bevy of toy ideas that are quite stylish. Click here to see the full guide.

Gifts for the ones who spoil others: Grandparents

Grandma and grandpa have thoughtfully given so much to you. Now it’s time to give back. While it may be hard to pick something for those who claim they have everything, here are some options they’re sure to love. Click here to see the full guide.

It doesn’t matter how naughty your loved ones have been — here are 10 gifts to make their world sound nice, from vinyl to a cellphone

Vinyl is cool, for the 438th time. And so are you. But even better, if the person you are gift shopping for is into vinyl, he or she is probably into things that sound really nice. Our music gift guide this year is all about platters that spin, and good sound. Click here to see the full guide.

A gift so good ... you’ll be tempted to keep it for yourself

Every year, it’s the same old story: You’re virtuously shopping for others when the absolutely perfect thing-you-really-want pops up. Grab it for a friend, or keep it for yourself? The choice is yours. Click here to see the full guide.

10 TV-themed gifts made for the binge-watching season

The holidays are tailor-made for binge-watching and snuggling in front of your favorite TV show. Thanks to the ever-growing selection of streaming services, that means a broad selection of TV-themed gift ideas are available for your friends and loved ones who can’t stop talking about that show. Click here to see the full guide.

10 T-shirts to inspire hope for the new year

Inspire and give hope to passersby with these uplifting tees. Young people are always ahead of the curve and these T-shirts help them put a happy spin on the upcoming new year. Click here to see the full guide.

10 gifts for young bookworms

Books are excellent gifts for kids: For little ones, they cut through the toy noise; for older ones, they may open minds to new worlds — and reverberate long after the holiday season is over. Here’s a roundup of our picks for the young bookworms on your list. Click here to see the full guide.

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