Gifts for the Hard-to-Please

By The New York Times

The Wirecutter Show

11/12/24·30m 22s

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 Press Rough Linen Robe

Personalized Gifts:

Handwriting Cuff bracelet Personalized retro view finder Customizable drinking straw

Experiential Gifts:

Teas to try together Bokksu Japanese Snack Box

Great for Dads:

Yeti Cooler LL Bean Wicked Good Slippers

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:

Williams Sonoma Monogrammed Steak Brand The best growler The best home brewing kit Happy 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 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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