Gifts for the Hard-to-Please

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:

Brushed Stainless Steel French PressRough Linen Robe

Personalized Gifts:

Handwriting Cuff braceletPersonalized retro view finderCustomizable drinking straw

Experiential Gifts:

Teas to try togetherBokksu Japanese Snack Box

Great for Dads:

Yeti CoolerLL Bean Wicked Good Slippers

Digital gifts that don’t clutter:

MasterClass subscriptionLibro FM audiobook subscriptionMet Opera subscriptionBritBox British movies and TV subscription

For a brother who buys himself what we wants:

Williams Sonoma Monogrammed Steak BrandThe best growlerThe best home brewing kitHappy Tooned Print

For people you don’t know that well:

Fast Growing Trees Citrus Trees

Sam loves:

Italian loafers

Additional Reading:

Most Gift Baskets Are Terrible. These Are Great.36 Gifts for People Who Have Everything 202428 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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