45 Best Gifts for Parents That Will Make You the Favorite Child
We know they deserve the world, but these gifts are pretty neat, too.
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Put down the juicer and step away slowly. I cannot, in good conscious, let you buy a boring kitchen appliance for the people who literally brought you into this world and/or kept you alive as a child. Your parents deserve better! But, as we all know, that's easier said than done, because moms and dads are notoriously impossible to shop for. Lucky for you, soon-to-be favorite child, I've dedicated the last decade of my career to studying what people buy and why—and I've got you fully covered with this list of gift ideas for parents.
First of all, parents want something personal—something customized or DIY that will remind them how much you care, whether that's a monogrammed carry-on or a custom dog portrait. Next, play up their hobbies. Does Mom love scrapbooking on the weekends? Is Dad, like, really into craft beer? Take that obsession and run with it. And when all else fails, buy them the luxurious stuff you know they'd never buy for themselves (but absolutely deserve), like a luxury towel warmer or fancy sound machine alarm clock.
Ahead, I've gathered the best, most thoughtful Hanukkah and Christmas gifts for parents—ones you can trust they're going to love.
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Imagine stepping out of a steamy bathroom and getting to wrap yourself in a warm and snuggly towel immediately after. Your parents deserve that, so make it happen with this super luxe towel warmer. It can hold two huge bath sheets and has four heat settings and an auto shut-off feature.
This heated neck wrap is great for your parents to use as they watch some TV or sit in bed. Not only does it help ease tension around their neck, but it also delivers gentle pressure to relax tense shoulders.
If you were to ask my mom what one of her ultimate pet peeves is, she’d name lukewarm coffee at the top of her list. This smart mug that can be controlled via app helps make that problem nonexistent since it keeps her drink at the perfect temperature for as long as she needs. No more harshing her morning zen when she realizes her beverage has gone cold!
For the parent who's always traveling for work, this two-in-one duffel is a requirement. It's got a built-in hanging compartment for wrinkle-free travel, as well as shoe pockets and a trolley sleeve. It's every jetsetter's dream.
Your parents love a good pair of Bombas, so I can guarantee they'll be fighting over these top-rated slippers. It's best to take the safe route and buy a pair for each of them.
There's no telling how much sleep your parents have lost over you, so it's about time you paid them back. This cult-favorite alarm clock/sound machine will gently wake them from slumber to ensure they're well-rested and relaxed.
Fill their home with the aroma of yummy fresh-baked pizza with this cute pizza maker. They can make all the pies they want with this easy-to-use portable gas oven that heats up in just 15 minutes.
My mom is obsessed with watching the birds in her garden, but she’s never been able to get a close-up look without scaring them away. But technology has come to the rescue! This solar-powered smart feeder lets your parents track every bird customer that comes their way and take pics of the adorable animals in real-time.
Your dad will be the coolest guy on the tennis court with this compact carrier. Shoppers are obsessed with it, calling the design "so practical," with plenty of space.
This one's got "Dad" written all over it. Next time he's on the golf course, he can keep score while sipping his favorite beverage.
Sure, your parents probably already have a toaster in their home—but I can almost guarantee they don’t have one like this. This toaster features a touchscreen that makes it so they can choose between 34 preset bread types and customize their experience. Yes, this is what we imagined the future to look like.
The eufy robot vacuum is the housecleaning fairy your parents always wished for–minus the wings. This handy gadget zooms around and picks up dust (and pet hair) all without your parents needing to walk around and track it. With smart features and powerful suction, your parents' lives will change before their eyes.
This is the future of clean living. This at-home water purifier filters out microplastics, bacteria, parasites, and "forever chemicals"—just in time for the EPA to approve their use in food. :\
Grab your book-club-loving Mom a gift she'll actually use: the newest Kindle in this pretty sage hue. With more than 8,000 five-star reviews, you genuinely cannot go wrong.
You may not be able to keep a plant alive, but dad has got it all under control. Gift him this five-piece gift set, so he can keep his garden (and your sad little apartment succulent) happy and thriving.
This holiday box is basically a gift card for any date night, holiday, or outing that your parents could want. Simply buy the box and they can pick from thousands of activities to spend it on. It's the future of gift-giving.
Your parents will love never losing their car keys again—and you'll love not having them call you to help find them.
Do not—I repeat, do not—let your parents wake up to empty stockings on Christmas morning. That's just rude. Pack their socks full of tiny gifts they'll love, like this luxe bar soap.
20,000 five-star reviews don't lie—this is the ultimate cookbook. Samin Nosrat, the book's author, has been dubbed “the next Julia Child” by NPR. So, yeah. It's pretty good.
Speaking from personal experience, moms love this automatic wine-opener. My mom has been using (and gifting) them for years.
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