21 Practical & Useful Gift Ideas For The Holidays

Practical holiday gifts conjures up images of sad colored socks unwrapped with an even-sadder frown. But, let it be known: The sad sock is a practical-gift anomaly! And we're here to stick up for all the truly useful presents out there. For all those friends and family members that would rather you spend your hard-earned coin on something other than an over-priced set of loungewear, this one's for them.

There are countless aesthetically fulfilling AND functional gift options to be had, and we've hunted down the most wanted examples. From zero-waste dish kits to best-selling vibrators to top-rated memory foam pillows, these are the presents that will support your pragmatic giftee in their sensible endeavors. Keep clicking for our full list of useful things, informed by Refinery29-reader suggestions, anonymous shopping data on top-bought items, and professional editor hunches. Don't get it twisted: Practical people need love, too, and useful gifts don't have to be sad socks.