Best gifts for women in 2024: 40 gift ideas for Christmas and beyond — from G-rated to X-rated

If money were no object, finding the perfect gift for the woman in your life could be as simple as buying a first-class plane ticket or name-brand designer tote. But, of course, money matters; thus, Christmas, Mother's Day, birthdays, anniversaries and festive holidays each bring their own budget constraints. Luckily, you don't need to break the bank to show the woman of the hour you care. Whether you're shopping for your mom, your wife, your girlfriend, your best friend or that colleague you only sort of know, we've assembled a comprehensive list of the best gifts for women in 2024.

Because gifting goes beyond the holidays, we've included a little something for everyone (and every occasion) on this list. With options starting under $25, scroll below to shop for the best, most thoughtful, incredibly unique and wonderfully chic gifts for her in 2024.

Best of the best: Yahoo Canada's top 5 best gifts for her

Best gifts for women in 2024

Best casual bag: lululemon Everywhere Crossbody Bag

If there's one bag that Yahoo Canada readers (and editors!) cannot get enough of, it's lululemon's two-litre Everywhere Crossbody Bag with metal hardware. The wear-with-everything bag comes equipped with strategically placed inside and outside pockets and a removable strap. Reviewers say it's great for travel and just about everything else you can imagine.

Best gift for your wife: Mejuri Lab Grown Sapphire Tennis Bracelet

Hello, gorgeous! Treat your wife to something sparkly and win the "best spouse" award with this stunning lab-grown sapphire tennis bracelet. Take it from someone who owns this bracelet — she will wear it every day.

Best gift for your sister: Free People Hit The Slopes Fleece Jacket

This oh-so-cozy fleece jacket is exactly what you're going to want to bundle up in once the temperatures start to plummet. The Free People fave comes in 21 colours and a handful of fun prints.

Best wine glasses: Waterfall Red Wine Glasses

Timeless? Check. Elegant? Check. Luxurious? Triple check. Anthropologie reviewers have dubbed these Waterfall glasses "wine glass perfection" and promise they're "so elegant" in person. Shopping for a maximalist? These Gemmie Wine Glasses are equally as stunning.

Best air fryer: Ninja Foodi 5-in-1 Air Fryer Indoor Grill

It sears! It sizzles! It air fries! Ir grills! There is very little the Ninja Foodi 5-in-1 Indoor Grill cannot do. The do-it-all device heats up to 500°F and can transform food from frozen to perfectly char-grilled in 25 minutes.

Best gift for cold weather: Uniqlo Cashmere Knitted Beanie

As far as little luxuries go, a cashmer ranks near the top. This unisex 100 per cent cashmere toque comes in 13 colours and for $60, is surprisingly affordable in the world of cashmere. Complete the set with these $50 Cashmere Knitted Gloves.

Best leather bag that can fit your laptop: Cuyana Classic Easy Tote

This spacious tote has enough room for a 16" laptop, wallet, pair of heels, and more. Whether you bring it to the office or on an airplane, this is sure to become one of your most-used bags. Shop it in 10 colours. Plus, if you buy it directly from Cuyana, it's available to monogram.

Best bag that can fit your laptop under $200: The Woven Hollace Tote

This oh-so-chic woven tote is perfect for school, the office and the airport. It comes in four colours and has a removable inner zip pouch for your keys, cosmetics and phone.

Best bag that can fit your laptop under $100: Lululemon Daily Multi-Pocket Tote Bag 20L

This fan-favourite tote has collected hundreds of five-star reviews from Lululemon shoppers. It's made from water-repellent fabric and features a bunch of internal and external pockets. Shop it in five colours.

Best gift for runners: Hoka Bondi 8 Shoes

Hoka is known for its ultra-comfortable footwear and the Bondi 8 style has been dubbed the “ultra-cushioned game-changer.” According to one Yahoo Canada writer, they're extremely comfortable and "go with everything."

Best gift for nurses: Owala FreeSip Water Bottle

Dubbed the "water bottle from heaven" by Amazon reviewers, this fan-favourite (and editor-approved!) water bottle is the best way to hydrate this holiday season. Shop the insulated, stainless-steel water bottle in more than 25 colours.

Best sunglasses: SOJOS Retro Oval Sunglasses

These viral sunglasses are a "great designer dupe," according to Amazon reviewers. Plus, they're "sturdy and comfortable." More than 1,000 shoppers have already bought these frames in the past month, so you know they're good!

Best personalized gift under $25: Custom Phone Case

When in doubt, a personalized phone case is (almost) always a fantastic idea (just make sure to double-check what kind of phone they have!). These custom leather iPhone cases are available in eight colours with options for text, stars, hearts, lightning bolts and zodiac sign customizations.

Best gift for teenage girls: UGG Tazz Platform Slippers

If you spend any time on the internet whatsoever, you'll recognize these platform UGG slippers. The viral shoes can be worn inside or outside and come in five colourways.

Best gift for the eternal learner: MasterClass

Whether they're into cooking, music, business, tech or art, MasterClass covers every topic under the sun. Individual courses are taught by some of the most famous faces on the planet, including Neil deGrasse Tyson, Stephen Curry, Serena Williams, Chris Hadfield and many more.

Best gift for your mom: Personalized Photo Ring Dish

This is, quite possibly, the sweetest gift we have ever seen. The custom trinket dish has earned praise from Etsy shoppers, with one reviewer writing, "[it's] absolutely beautiful! It came in a timely manner and the photo matched perfectly."

Best gift for teachers: Holiday in the City Stoneware Mug

It's a scientific fact that coffee, hot chocolate and tea taste better in a pretty mug (well, maybe not scientific, but at least anecdotally). Bring the festive cheer to your coffee nook with one (or several!) of these "perfect" mugs.

Best backpack: Monos Metro Backpack

This work and travel-friendly backpack is as practical as it is stylish. The backpack has a separate laptop compartment, several versatile interior pockets and a built-in trolley sleeve. I own this backpack; to read my full review, click here.

Best lipstick set: Merit The Dress Code Lipstick Set

Celebrities cannot get enough of Merit, and neither can we. Celebrate holidays the best way possible — in full glam — with this limited-edition set featuring three new lipstick shades.

Best pair of headphones: Beats Studio Pro Headphones

Are these the best headphones Beats has ever made? According to one Yahoo Canada shopping editor, they could be. "If you work in a loud office or are a frequent flier, they're well worth the investment," she says.

Best gift for book lovers: Personalized Book Stamp

Celebrate the book lover in your life with this custom "from the library of" stamp. It's available in five designs and has more than 12,000 reviews on Etsy singing its praises.

Best blush set: Rare Beauty Mini Blush and Luminize Trio

Speaking from experience, I love everything from Selena Gomez's Rare Beauty line, and I think you will too. This gift-worthy trio includes the brand's bestselling Soft Pinch Liquid Blush and Positive Light Liquid Luminizer in new and fan-fave shades.

Best earring gift set: Jenny Bird Heart Huggie Earring Kit

Step up your earring game with these playful 14k gold-dipped huggies. The kit comes with a full-size Tower 28 MakeWaves Mascara and two earrings: one with removable heart charms and the other with chains draping below the hoop.

Best hair mask: Fenty Beauty The Protection Hair Gift Set

Good hair days only, from here on out. This new and limited-edition gift set includes a bond-building treatment plus a multi-use heat protectant styler. While it's a new arrival to Sephora, it's already collected dozens of five-star reviews and a 4.6-star average rating.

Best streaming stick: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max

If you want to upgrade your TV to a smart TV but don't feel like dishing out a ton of money, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is a great way to make your regular television a little smarter. According to one Yahoo Canada editor, the device is "honestly worth the hype."

Best sheet masks: Sephora Collection Holy Sheet! Mask Set

From the top of your head to the bottom of your feet, mask and hydrate every part of your body with Sephora Collection's top-rated sheet mask set. It's valued at $141 and includes 20 masks for a full-body pampering sesh.

Best gift for the girl who cooks: Overmont Cast Iron Dutch Oven

If Le Creuset and Staub are out of your budget, this "Amazon's Choice" Overmont Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven may be the next best thing. The 5.5-quart heavy-duty Dutch oven comes in eight colours and has more than 1,300 reviews on Amazon Canada.

Best gift for solo female travellers: Personal Safety Alarm

As a solo female traveller, your safety always comes first. This personal safety alarm sounds a loud siren and flashing strobe light to create a diversion when activated. The Birdie delivers peace of mind in a crazy world and has nearly 14,000 reviews on Amazon.

Best gift for your newly engaged friend: Custom Cocktail Napkins

If you're looking for a unique gift idea for your recently engaged friend, these embroidered cocktail napkins fit the bill. Just add a name, date, or special phrase for a thoughtful touch.

Best gift for your sister-in-law: Ramona Coupe Glasses

Is it glassware? Or is it art? Bring Old Hollywood glamour to your next gathering with these oh-so-stunning coupe glasses. Shop Anthropologie's Ramona Coupe Glasses in five colours.

Best gift for tea drinkers: Haden x Bistro Tile Electric Kettle

How crazy chic is this? Say au revoir to your boring old kettle and bonjour to this 1.7-litre electric kettle from Haden. Anthropologie's limited-edition kettle features the signature Bistro Tile design, decaled on Haden's iconic British kettle silhouette. While you're at it, why not pick up the matching toaster too?

Best sex toy: Lelo Sona Cruise

Lelo's iconic Sona Cruise is one of the brands and the industry's best-known, best-selling sex toys. Out of 1,800 reviews on the site, 95 per cent of users would recommend the toy, calling it "God's gift to women."

Best gift for frequent fliers: Cadence Travel Containers

These travel containers are, admittedly, on the pricier side but take it from someone who owns them: they’re worth the investment. The leak-proof, TSA-compliant magnetic containers help you maintain your routine and safeguard your stuff when you’re away from home.

Best perfume: The Maker Lover Eau de Parfum

Take it from someone who owns and uses this fragrance from The Maker — you will never get more compliments than when you wear this perfume. The fragrance and candle line originates from The Maker Hotel in Hudson, NY, and offers rich + sultry profiles, perfect for sexy nights in and out.

Best 'it's been a long day' gift: Acupressure Mat and Pillow Set

This wonderfully unique gift is perfect for the person who could benefit from a bit of tension release. The acupuncture mat features a whopping 6,930 acupressure points on the mat and 1782 acupressure points on the pillow. The mat is designed to relieve pain, relax muscles and promote blood circulation.

Best winter jacket: Canada Goose Expedition Parka

Nothing is guaranteed in life except death and taxes. However, if you live in Canada, you can add inconsistent weather to that list. Bundle up in the best way possible when the temperature can't decide what it's doing — with the Canada Goose Expedition Parka. The hooded jacket can handle temperatures of -30°C and below, so no matter where you are this winter, the frost won't find you.

Best sleep tracker: Oura Ring Gen3

The Oura Ring Gen3 is a sleeker, less noticeable biotracker alternative to an Apple Watch, Fitbit, or the like. It monitors your sleep, activity levels, temperature trends, stress, heart rate and more, allowing you to take charge of your health. One Yahoo Canada writer calls it the best biotracker for sleep monitoring that you can wear 'round the clock.

Best lubricant: Epiphany Clit Arousal Serum

This holiday season, spice up your sex life with Epiphany's Clit Arousal Serum. Just a drop or two of the 100 per cent vegan, pH-balanced serum gently stimulates your most sensitive nerve endings, igniting a warm, tingling sensation.

Best gift for your grandma: LilySilk Cashmere Wrap Cardigan

This wrap cardigan is made from a luxurious blend of soft cashmere and silk, offering an elevated (to put it mildly) take on loungewear. It has a wrap front but can be worn open and comes in sizes XS to XL.

Best royal-inspired gift: Monica Vinader Amy Powney Keshi Pearl Bracelet

I am a huge fan of Monica Vinader and I'm in good company — Kate Middleton loves it, too. I happen to own the Amy Powney Keshi Pearl Bracelet, so, granted, I may be biased, but I think it makes for a beautiful gift. The hand-crafted bracelet pairs natural keshi pearls with sterling silver pearl shapes cast in recycled gold vermeil.

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