It’s easy to run out of good gift ideas for practical people during the holiday season. You want to give a useful Christmas gift that won’t find its way to the bottom of a drawer – a challenging task!
But there’s no need to pack on holiday stress when you can find the best useful Christmas gift ideas in our inspiring guide. We’ve covered everything from personal items to helpful household finds and offbeat treasures to surprise them.
47 Best Useful Christmas Gift Ideas
Bring the fun back to practicality with the coolest useful Christmas gifts out there.
Cheese Board Set
Everyone wants to entertain with a quality cheese board, so be the Santa who provides one this Christmas. This bamboo set features a charcuterie board, multiple ceramic serving bowls, and pull-out trays. It’s got grooves made for a row of artisanal crackers, international cheeses, and other snacks. Their next holiday party can be more memorable than ever.
Outdoor Picnic Blanket
Practical Christmas gifts like this outdoor picnic blanket are ones everyone wants and needs. The water-resistant blanket is double-layered for both comfort and utility. Whether they’re headed camping, on a romantic picnic, or at an outdoor event, this roll-up blanket can make it cozier.
Shiatsu Massager
There’s no better way than treating those you love at Christmas to self-care than with a shiatsu massager. This one acts like a therapeutic pillow that can be placed almost anywhere that hurts. It adjusts to different levels of shiatsu and offers heat to help regenerate their body in no time.
Bedside Lamp Charger
This stylish bedside lamp charger for nightstands or desks can make life easier for practical people. The modern tree design uses natural wood materials to keep things warmly lit.
The charger pad is seamless, while the Bluetooth speaker can bring their favorite music alive. It features a sleep timer when they call it a night, so the light shuts off after a specific amount of time.
Shower Steamers Set
These shower steamers can make Christmas merry and come in handy when those you care about need a spa day. The set comes with six different shower steamers with scents from eucalyptus to grapefruit and lavender. Using them is an essential way for friends and family to relax every time they step into the shower.
Cosmos Knife Set
This cosmos knife set is likely to be at the top of anyone’s Christmas list. The quality-made knives are the ultimate universal gift that’s also useful. They’re decorated with images of a colorfully explosive galaxy that can make prepping that night’s dinner a much more interesting experience.
Wine Opener & Chiller
Those you know don’t have to be wine lovers to appreciate this wine opener and chiller combination. The attractive stainless steel chiller is doubly insulated to keep wine cold, and it removes corks easily. Everyone likes to drink their wine asap, which this helpful device can make happen.
Kimono Robe
This toasty kimono robe is one of the most inviting gifts to find under the Christmas tree. It’s knee length and has a loose fit to keep the comfort going strong all day or night. The velour robe pairs with other comfortable clothes for those who like to stay lazy during the holidays.
Mini Desk Vacuum Cleaner
Small gifts like this miniature desk vacuum cleaner can be useful at Christmas. It can make a day at the office, or home office, stay neat, and works just as well for a tabletop. The vacuum cleaner recharges so it can be called upon whenever someone needs a fast clean-up at their fingertips.
Smoothies Blender
This smoothies blender is just big enough to make smoothies or juice blends for one, which comes in handy. It holds up to three pounds of fruit or vegetables, while the blending cup easily pops off. It can be taken anywhere once the smoothie is complete, making it doubly as practical for all.
HEPA Air Purifier
Solve the problem of impurities in the air when you give those you love this HEPA home air purifier for Christmas. It’s light enough to take from room to room and filters out everything from dust and dander to allergens. The cool minimalist design also looks great, no matter what decor style they’re going for.
Wearable Blanket
Make Christmas even cozier with this super helpful wearable blanket to ring in the holidays. It provides full body coverage, including long sleeves and fashionably ruched openings for their hands and head. The blanket can make any outdoor activity more comfortable and fun, no matter what the weather’s like.
Deluxe Life Planner
The best Christmas gifts make life after the holidays better, which is what this deluxe life planner is all about. The planner is loaded with tools and accessories to make it work for anyone. It includes ribbon bookmarks, tons of stickers, and multiple pockets to keep all the little things straight.
Instant Photo Printer
The best tech comes through with this Kodak instant photo printer. It makes printing photos easy by placing the smart device on the dock or connecting with Bluetooth. The printer works alongside the Kodak photo app, so all their favorite memories come alive with ease.
Birthstone Watering Globe
Just because these birthstone watering globes are practical doesn’t mean they can’t remain personal. The handmade glass globe is customized to fit the birthstone of whomever you give it to. The terracotta spike remains in the soil, while the water from the colorful globe keeps the plant moist for a week.
Mounted Magnetic Bottle Opener
Everyone can use a more fun way to open bottles, which this magnetic bottle opener provides. It mounts onto a fridge and actually catches the bottle caps anytime a bottle is opened. The cool look of the bottle caps makes this useful gift one that delights as it makes life a bit easier.
BBQ Tools Set
In addition to helping make the next grill professional-grade, these BBQ tools look awesome too. The massive 34-piece collection has everything your favorite grill guy or gal needs to get to work.
It contains utensils, specialty items like skewers and a cleaning brush, and extras like a meat injector and heat-proof gloves. All this comes in a durable steel case for safekeeping.
Travel Jewelry Box
This jewelry box becomes the most helpful travel companion for those you’re buying for at Christmas. Despite its tiny size, it has the ideal space to safely store all the finer items before a trip. The box has secure spaces for earrings, rings, and more, plus a pouch for keeping loose items.
Handheld Massager
Massage at home doesn’t have to be clunky when you give friends and family this handheld massager. It comes with six attachments for multiple modes of targeted percussion massage. The massager is cordless and rechargeable, so the only thing they have to concentrate on is feeling better than ever.
Weekender Bag
The elegant simplicity of this overnight bag can make quick trips and traveling much easier. Women can appreciate the cute polka-dot design of the bag and the matching toiletry pouch that attaches. With multiple openings for ease, it ends up being the best Christmas gift for her; she’ll use it again and again.
Bluetooth Eye Massager
Bring the glow back to anyone’s tired eyes with this clever Bluetooth eye massager. It comfortably wraps around the eyes and forehead, while providing gentle heat and massage. The mask works with Bluetooth so those you love can listen to music or make calls while their eyes regenerate.
Travel Tumbler
This travel tumbler allows your practical friends to have their tea and take it with them too. It’s one of the more useful gifts for Christmas that has become more trendy. The filter works as a tea infuser or can be used to make and keep cold brew coffee or other infused beverages. The stylish look and lightweight feel make it easy to bring their favorite beverage anywhere they go.
UV Phone Sanitizer
This UV cell phone sanitizer can keep most small modern devices bacteria-free. The cleaning box works just as well to sanitize everything from jewelry and glasses to keys and earbuds. If they can fit it inside, it can clean. The device can become a treasured part of a household where everything stays fresh and clean after every use.
LED Reading Light
When you give this LED reading light to practical types at Christmas, you’ll solve a problem for them. The light bends and folds over to provide the perfect angle of light needed when reading. It has 25 hours of run time, so they can dive into their favorite book and read for hours at a time without worry.
Snow Ski Wine Rack
This ski wine rack can treat someone you care about this holiday season with the ultimate functional Christmas gifts. It’s handmade, using reclaimed skis, and safely houses up to three bottles of wine. The wine rack is like no other, providing a cool way to display a winter wine collection at home.
Laptop Backpack
A laptop carrying bag can come in many forms, but few are as attractive as this laptop backpack for women. The soft, durable fabric is as high quality as a fashion-forward purse. Its compartments are tailor-made to hold a laptop and its accessories securely. She won’t believe how much she can fit inside, while the bag still looks great the whole time.
Household Tool Kit
Household tools get an upgrade for the ladies with this cute miniature tool kit. Though compact, the kit holds 39 tools and accessories for fixing everything from hammering nails to cutting twine. The pink and black design will fit into any household where both design and everyday use come together.
Wine Opener Gift Set
Rather than get a bottle of wine for those who crave practicality, you can make them happy with this wine opener gift set. The wine bottle-shaped container keeps a set of useful wine tools, including a corkscrew, stopper, foil cutter, and pourer to keep things professional. Christmas gifts for adults can still make them smile when they deliver as much as this wine set does.
Motion Sensor Night Light
Everyone needs to feel secure at home for the holidays, which this motion sensor night light can help with. The popular gadget features a motion sensor light that knows when people come close by and then depart. It can be mounted on a wall or moved around to wherever it’s needed most.
Mandoline Slicer
You can’t go wrong with Christmas gifts when you have this mandoline slicer in tow. It’s tried and true when it comes to chopping, slicing, and julienning vegetables for a homemade meal. The slicer comes with a safety guard and gloves to ensure the slicing activities stay safe for all.
Ziploc Organizer
This Ziploc bag organizer set is the gift you save for the most practical of people. It consists of four differently-sized wooden boxes meant for specific Ziploc bags, identifiable with “sandwich,” “quart,” “snack,” and “gallon” engravings. Now, there can never be any question as to where the bags are located or what their purpose is.
Polar Bear Oven Mitts
The practicality of oven mitts isn’t altered by the adorable quality of these polar bear mitts. They may look like a polar bear’s paws, complete with claws, but they’re insulated to keep the heat at bay. The mitts are a cute gift for a mom or dad who needs something a little more special in the kitchen.
Robot Vacuum
Eyes light up and smiles grow wide when this robot vacuum is beneath the Christmas tree. Easily controlled via remote control, the vacuum has several cleaning modes and will return to the charging station when it’s low on battery. The end result is a very happy person who gets to leave the chores to the machines.
LED Vanity Mirror
Something as simple as a quality vanity mirror becomes even more useful when equipped with LED lighting. The compact makeup mirror can go whenever she does and has unique lighting modes for every occasion. She can look her best, whether at home or on the go, which is practically priceless.
Sunrise Alarm Clock
There is so much included with this sunrise alarm clock that whoever you give it to is sure to appreciate it. The egg-shaped gadget looks cool bedside and provides a gradual wake-up routine using light and sound. It also has a soothing sound catalog to go to sleep to and provides a fine reading light when needed.
Vinyl Records Coaster Set
Coasters are always needed, but few are as fun as these coasters shaped like vinyl records. The novelty set includes six record coasters that can be stacked on a record player stand when not in use. Despite their entertaining style, the coasters work just as well as others do, so they can have it all.
Solar Inflatable Lantern
This solar inflatable lantern falls under the umbrella of the most useful Christmas gift ideas. The lantern is charged using solar power or its USB port and lights up in many fun colors to brighten up any outdoor event, camping trip, or pool party. The lantern will be there to save the day or make it more interesting wherever it’s used.
Gift Wrap Organizer
What better gift could you give practical than to prepare them for the next Christmas with a gift wrap organizer? This one’s got room for rolls of wrapping paper and all the extras, from tape to scissors and ribbons. It can meet all their hyper-organized needs with one place for everything present-related.
Magnetic Knife Strip
This magnetic knife strip is the ultimate Christmas gift people actually want, even if they claim to have it all. It’s made with natural wood and uses powerful magnets to hold several knives and kitchen tools securely. The strip saves space in the kitchen and is a thoughtful kitchen gift for him or her when they’re into all things culinary.
Memory Foam Slipper
The power of memory foam wins when it comes to elevating a slipper to something more. These minimalist slippers use plush memory foam so those wearing them can experience the ultimate comfort. The rubber soles can help prevent falls, while the slippers will help the lazy holidays keep going strong.
Floppy Disk Notebook Set
Floppy disks may not be useful anymore, but these floppy disk notebooks sure are. The set includes four handmade mini notebooks crafted with detailed floppy disk covers. With 100 pages each, these cool retro desk accessories will take note-taking to new levels.
Cold Brew Coffee Maker
Cold brew can become a daily ritual when you give this cold brew coffee maker for Christmas. The infusion pitcher works to slowly create the best cup of ice-cold coffee when refrigerated. It also works wonders for tea and other fruit drinks. Whether winter holidays or summer nights, it’s always a good time to provide a way to make their own caffeine brew.
Wooden Eyeglass Stand
This wooden eyeglass stand is the best kind of gift that maintains its usefulness while looking quirky. The rosewood design of a face is the ideal place to hold a pair of eyeglasses. It’s a much better option than reaching blindly in the dark for eyeglasses and not finding them. The figurine stands out but gets the job done in style.
Cocktail Shaker Set
It’s more than useful to offer this cocktail shaker set to someone you know who doesn’t need anything at Christmas. It’s got everything they can use to make cool, professional-style drinks in an organized fashion. The extra large shaker comes with a double jigger, two speed pourers, and recipes to get them started.
Hydroponics Growing System
One of the latest and most useful Christmas gifts is this hydroponics growing system to rethink how to garden. The large grow kit comes equipped with a germination kit, pods, and the power of LED light. It’s a clever way to grow vegetables, flowers, and herbs indoors, even when it’s a brand new experience.
Bluetooth Shower Speaker
Encourage some good old-fashioned singing in the shower this Christmas with a Bluetooth shower speaker. It’s compact, waterproof, and safe to use while the water’s running. The speaker stays put with a suction cup and connects to smart devices, so great music is always on tap.
Mounted Wall Organizer
Keeping things at home organized is the ultimate way to be practical, which is what this mounter wall organizer does. It provides neatly compartmentalized areas to hang keys and masks. There are also more secure places for wallets, books, or other items you need within easy reach.