The holidays are a busy time. Lighten your load by using our holiday gift guides, organized by interest and age, to narrow your shopping choices. You might even find a few things for your own wish list!
Whether you’re looking for the latest outdoor gear, a cool home décor item or a gift that a teenager won’t scoff at, we have ideas for you. Find wellness items for the friend who needs to unwind and garden gear for your favorite green thumb. We have the most anticipated books and music, tech finds and picks for the kids (including the furry kind). And, of course, you’ll find great items from dozens of local makers and companies, highlighting the talents of the residents of the Pacific Northwest.
Happy holidays, and happy shopping!
5 unique experience gifts that don’t add more stuff to their suitcases
Instead of material goods, give a shared experience this year, so visiting friends and family can leave with light luggage and full memories.
12 of the best travel gifts for 2019, from practical to awe-inspiring
Indulge your loved ones’ wanderlust with holiday travel gifts that are both inspiring and practical.
Soccer, coffee, Pearl Jam: These gifts are so very Seattle
Don't forget rain, salmon and mountains! These locally made gifts show your pride in the 206.
Book gifts: The 10 best books of 2019 for the bibliophiles on your list
These 10 best books of the year make great holiday gifts for your favorite reader — or for yourself.
10 totally outside the box host and hostess gifts under $30
Stand out among the bottles of wine and scented candles with fun finds that will make your host think of you long after the holiday party is over.
Oh, wow! Seattle-made jewelry for your wife, mom or best friend
Impress the most important women in your life with carefully crafted little treasures from Seattle's best jewelry makers.
The best new Christmas music of 2019 to get you in the holiday spirit
New holiday albums from Bing Crosby, Tara Thompson, Los Lobos, John Legend and more feature both traditional and entirely new messages for the holidays.
Slow-living and stress-relief gifts you may want to keep for yourself
10 finds to gift to your most stressed-out friends and family members — or to keep for yourself to make it through the holiday season.
Beautiful and magical: Classic wooden toys are the best holiday gift
Wooden toys are praised for their durability, sustainability and magical power to boost creativity.
Seattle-made Christmas cards for those you love (or just want to impress)
Designed in Seattle, these cards will connect with your mom, best friend, boss and significant other.
6 common holiday gifts to avoid — and what to give instead
That, err, odd Peloton holiday ad got us thinking about other gifts you should definitely not get those you care about.
Gaming gifts 2019: Top video games, board games and devices
The best new video games, board games and gaming devices for Christmas and Hanukkah.
The top fitness, camping and skiing gifts for 2019
25 finds for campers and hikers, skiers and snowboarders, gym rats and Seahawks fans.
Gifts for kids 2019: Top toys, dolls and games for lasting fun
The best toys, games, crafts, books and imagination-sparking gifts for babies, kids and tweens.
Foodie gifts 2019: Top finds for home cooks and food lovers
Let them eat cake (and drink great coffee and make a perfect entree) this Christmas and Hanukkah with gifts for those who love fine food and drink.
Gifts for her 2019: 25 finds for the women in your life
Whether she needs a little more relaxation, some inspiration or just something fabulous to wear, we have great gifts for the women in your life.
Great holiday gifts from Seattle shops and businesses
Featured products for Christmas and Hanukkah 2019 from Seattle shops and businesses.
Teen gifts 2019: 25 finds that won’t make them say, ‘eww’
Your teen may just want gift cards, but these surprises are sure to please.
Gifts for media buffs: The best books, music and movies for 2019
Tune in, read up and drop the needle with movies, books and albums sure to make their Christmas or Hanukkah more entertaining.
Garden gifts 2019: Top picks for gardeners and plant parents
Thrill the gardeners and plant parents on your list this Christmas with gifts that will get them digging in the dirt.
Fun, affordable gifts to spread a little workplace cheer
Affordable finds for the people who get you through your day, every day.
Gifts for men 2019: 20 top Christmas gifts for him
Whether he's the man who has everything or seems to want for nothing, there's a gift on this list sure to make his Christmas or Hanukkah a bit sweeter.
Tech gifts 2019: The best electronics and gadgets for your favorite techie
The latest and greatest electronics and gadgets for staying connected — and zoning out.
Home gifts 2019: Fun, cozy finds for your favorite homebody (plus, coffee)
The best home and décor gifts for a long winter indoors.
Pet gifts 2019: ‘Purrfect’ finds for your four-legged friends
Dog and cat holiday gifts that show them your pet-parent love.
Top toys for 2019: A robot, Lego and (surprise!) board games
Puzzles and games are making a comeback for Christmas 2019 as parents look for breaks from screens.
Hit the slopes! Top ski and snowboard gear for getting, gifting
Top ski and snowboard gear from those who know our Pacific Northwest terrain best.
Palettes are what every teen wants for the holidays
In high schools, eye shadow palettes have become status symbols.
The 10 best video games of 2019
The top video games of the year had forward-thinking aesthetics, challenges to convention and the sheer ability to dazzle.
10 cookbooks you’ll want to give — and get — this holiday season
Home cooks will turn to these savory-meal cookbooks year-round to access a world of culinary delights.
What we love — and hate — about Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop gift guide
A Salami subscription? Good. A photographer to follow you around on your vacation? Get over yourself.
Popcorn and Snuggies: The best gifts for the TV binger on your list
Everything the TV binger on your gift list needs, from snacks to speakers to wearable blankets (i.e. a new Snuggie).
Cameras and drones: The best photographic gifts for shutterbugs
The picks include cameras at three price points and one very advanced drone.
The biggest, best, most giftable coffee table books for the holidays
Splurge on something splashy with these coffee-table books focusing on art, architecture, music and travel.