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Shopping for parents and in-laws always feels impossible — they either already have everything, insist they don’t need anything, or say “don’t get us anything” (and of course you’re still getting them something). The best gifts feel thoughtful, elevated, and just a little bit indulgent — the kinds of things they wouldn’t buy for themselves, but will use every single day.
This year’s What to Get Your Parents/In-Laws — Christmas Gift Guide 2025 is curated with intention: pieces that make their routines easier, their home cozier, and their everyday life feel a bit more luxurious. From kitchen upgrades to wellness tech to hosting essentials, every pick was chosen because it’s genuinely useful, beautifully designed, and guaranteed to impress even the hardest-to-shop-for parent.
Consider this your shortcut to effortless, meaningful gift-giving.
Useful Upgrades for Everyday Life
These are the gifts that make their day run smoother — the small, smart upgrades they’ll wonder how they ever lived without. Think practical pieces that simplify routines, organize their space, or make daily tasks easier (and more enjoyable). They’re modern without being overwhelming, functional without being boring, and genuinely helpful for parents who appreciate convenience. Every item here is something they’ll reach for constantly, not just during the holiday season.
Elevated Home Living
For the parent who loves a cozy evening, appreciates a well-made space, or simply deserves a little softness in their routine. These gifts turn their home into a retreat — warmer blankets, better bedding, calming light, and pieces that make everyday comfort feel effortlessly luxurious.
Modern Wellness Essentials
For the parent who loves tracking their steps, optimizes their sleep, or just wants to feel more balanced moving into the new year. These picks blend wellness with intentional living — tools that help them recharge, stay consistent, and support their health without adding clutter. Think quiet luxury meets everyday wellbeing. Perfect for the parent who loves routine, is curious about health tech, or could benefit from a reset in the most effortless way.
Kitchen Gadgets and Culinary Upgrades
For the parents who love good food, good coffee, and appliances that actually make a difference. These are the countertop staples that streamline their routine; fast, easy, and genuinely useful. Think café-style mornings, simplified meal prep, and tools that work hard without taking over the kitchen.
Hosting Favorites
For the parents who love having people over, or the ones who somehow always end up hosting. These gifts make gatherings feel effortless and elevated, from beautiful serving pieces to entertaining tools that keep food warm, drinks flowing, and the table looking put-together. They’re crowd-pleasing, visually appealing, and instantly upgrade any hosting setup. Perfect for dinner parties, casual get-togethers, and every celebration in between.
Want More Ideas for Mom and Dad?
If you’re looking for even more options for Mom or Dad, we also created dedicated For Her and For Him gift guides. Since this parent-focused guide leans more into home, hosting, wellness, and everyday upgrades, we kept beauty, personal care, and menswear staples in their own separate guides. Our Him + Her gift guides have all of those picks covered and make shopping even easier.
Final Thoughts
Finding the perfect gift for parents and in-laws doesn’t have to be stressful. It’s not about choosing the most expensive thing, it’s about choosing something that feels thoughtful, elevated, and aligned with how they live. Every item in this guide was selected with purpose: pieces that make their routines easier, add a little luxury to their day, and remind them how appreciated they are.
Whether they’re a homebody, a wellness lover, a kitchen experimenter, or someone who simply deserves a moment of comfort, these gifts take the guesswork out of gifting. They’re the items they’ll use, love, and remember long after the holidays are over.
Wishing you a cozy, joy-filled, beautifully curated holiday season.
XO, ES Curated
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