We’re fielding listener questions with pro tips for delighting picky friends, impossible relatives, and other challenging recipients on your holiday list.
Guest: Staff writer Samantha Schoech
Products we recommend:
Beautiful Utilitarian Upgrades:
Personalized Gifts:
Experiential Gifts:
Great for Dads:
Digital gifts that don’t clutter:
- MasterClass subscription
- Libro FM audiobook subscription
- Met Opera subscription
- BritBox British movies and TV subscription
For a brother who buys himself what we wants:
For people you don’t know that well:
Sam loves:
Additional Reading:
- Most Gift Baskets Are Terrible. These Are Great.
- 36 Gifts for People Who Have Everything 2024
- 28 Best Personalized Gifts of 2024
- 15 Aesthetic Gift Picks (for Those With Impeccable Taste)
- The 48 Best Gifts for Dads 2024
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