Christmas 2024 Gifts – TIA Top Picks

November 20, 2024

We put together six unique gift guides for the 2024 holiday shopping season. We included gifts for techies to teachers, great gifts for kids and for those still a kid at heart, and items ranging from inexpensive stocking stuffers to luxury splurges. Each of our previous lists included a few TIA Top Picks.

Here are our six previously published gift guides:

Here’s a summary of our Christmas 2024 Gifts – TIA Top Picks from each of the gift guides above.

TIA Top Picks for Guys

Ninja CREAMi Deluxe

If you are like me, it’s hard not to love ice cream and other frozen treats. I haven’t bought this yet, but it’s one of the presents I am buying myself this year. Just too good to pass up.

Amazon Review: I can’t say enough good things about the Ninja Creami! This machine has revolutionized the way I enjoy frozen desserts at home. Whether you’re in the mood for classic ice cream, sorbet, gelato, or something more adventurous like a Creamiccino, this machine delivers perfect results every time.

Where to Buy: Amazon

Where to Buy: Costco – If you are lucky enough to have a Costco membership you can pick up an 11-in-1 Ninja CREAMi set including (3) 24oz CREAMi Deluxe Pints & Lids at a great price.

TIA Top Picks for Her

COOKLEE Stand Mixer, 9.5 Qt. 660W 10-Speed Electric Kitchen Mixer

Anyone who bakes wants a stand mixer. KitchenAid could be considered the gold standard, but the cost of a KitchenAid mixer could be considered a Luxury Gift (see below). This COOKLEE mixer has an oversized bowl, and comes with some standard accessories that are either not available or a separate purchase for a KitchenAid. It has a 4.3 star rating from 4,200+ reviews on Amazon, and is available in six colors. Any baker on your list would be thrilled to unwrap this stand mixer.

Amazon Review: I love this mixer!! – I bought this because I was making big batches of buttercream and various types of dough and needed something with a larger capacity than my standard mixer. This cute mixer works way better than my brand-name mixer and has more accessories. I love that it comes with a splash guard. It is super easy to clean and it looks pretty. If you need a bigger and reliable mixer, this is the one!

Where to Buy: Amazon $139.99 (Reg. $199.99)

Click and Grow Smart Garden 9 PRO

One of the things we miss in the winter here in the Midwest is fresh herbs from the garden. If she feels the same way, she’ll love this. The Click and Grow Smart Garden 9 Pro is app-controlled via Bluetooth. It has “App-controlled light features and light schedule. You can also use the companion app to become a plant expert, receiving information about plants’ care, use, and health benefits throughout the plant pod cycle.”

Amazon Review: So Cool! – This App and Touch Controlled Indoor Garden is such a cool and modern way to “garden”. It is almost gamified with the app and the touch controls, making it fun to check in on and care for. This is a big plus in my eyes because I tend to hop from hobby to hobby and my interest in each of them ebbs and flows quite a bit. I have seen those massive garden towers promoted on social media and I know that for me, something of that scale is out of my scope but this Smart Garden is perfectly on par. The set up was simple and a fun afternoon activity this weekend. It also looks sleek and high tech and can sit directly on the counter, depending on the available space you have. If you are in the market for an awesome gift and have the budget for it, this Click and Grow Smart Garden will totally WOW. I also think this product is a great way for those who might be homebound or have limited mobility to enjoy a gardening hobby without all the other stressors and/or supplies usually required.

Where to Buy: Amazon

Home Zone Living Electric Composter

“Home Zone Living Electric Composter for Kitchen, Helps Turn Food Waste Into Pre-Compost, Features Auto-Cleaning Cycle, Large Capacity 3 Liters Size.” I’ve used a metal canister on my kitchen counter for years. This electric composter reduces odor, and reduces waste volume by 80%. I’d love to have one of these instead of my metal canister.

Amazon Review:

Where to Buy: Amazon

iRobot Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum-Wi-Fi Connectivity

There is no better gift than the gift of time. And this iRobot Roomba would not only save a lot of time, but would also give the gift of clean floors … all the time! It works with Alexa, is good for pet hair, carpets, hard floors, and is self-charging.

Amazon Review: Worth every penny, Great vacuum – This was the best investment I made this year this vacuum works excellent, goes from rug to hardwood floors, picks up every little bit of dirt then plugs itself back in when it’s done, now if I can only teach the cat to ride it.

Where to Buy: Amazon

We really like advent calendars because they are like 25 gifts in one. And there are literally hundreds of advent calendars out there. If your kid has a favorite sport, hobby, or superhero there is a good chance there is an advent calendar out there for them. Here are a few your kids might love.

TIA Top Picks for Kids

LEGO Disney Advent Calendar 2024 for Kids

Where to Buy: Amazon

24-Day Countdown Christmas Gifts for Kids with 12 Magic Tricks, 6 Science Experiments, 6 Gemstones, Fun Educational

Where to Buy: Amazon

LEGO City 2022 Advent Calendar

Where to Buy: Amazon

Advent Calendar with Brain Teaser Puzzles

Where to Buy: Amazon

Crayola Ultimate Light Board – White, Kids Drawing Tablet, LED Drawing Board for Kids, Holiday Gift for Boys & Girls, Toys for Kids, 6+

“Display your art in lights with the Crayola Ultimate Light Board. Kids can draw a masterpiece directly on the surface and turn it on to watch the design shine. The bright LEDs built into the frame make the inks from the Gel FX Markers really glow. And when you’re done, just wipe the screen clean with any damp cloth for unlimited creativity!” ~ Crayola

Amazon Review: Kids love it! – I’ve bought a couple of these! It’s great for kids. I gift these to all the little cousins in the family. Gives them an alternative for coloring. We use it to make happy birthday signs for loved ones instead of boring papers. Love that you can place the markers right into the back for easy storage and clean up. Love how it makes the kid’s art come to life. Super cool art toy to have!

Where to Buy: Amazon

Nintendo Switch™ Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe Bundle

Everyone. Loves. Nintendo. If you have a kid (no matter what age) on your list that doesn’t have a Nintendo Switch, get them one. It will be their favorite gift.

Amazon Review: Console – This console is about the best thing you could get as a young lad. You can play on the TV, at home, in the car, on the airplane, or anywhere. It is simply amazing the versatility that this console gives you. It’s literally a Nintendo DS and Wii in one. It is extremely easy and fun to play with friends, for you can use two joy-con controllers or use one and give your friend the other. The games on it are just the best games Nintendo has ever made. Super Mario Odyssey gives you the adventure of a lifetime in 3d. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is probably my favorite game on the Switch, the amount of kart combos and characters you can use, huge amount of tracks that add up to 96 tracks, make a ton of fun for you and your friends. I love the competitiveness you can get into online and in the community.

Where to Buy: Amazon

Educational Insights Kanoodle® Ultimate Champion 3D – Brain Teaser Puzzle Game

Kanoodle Ultimate Champion is the newest product from the line of brain-teasers by Educational Insights. Grab your Kanoodle and set the stage according to the challenge of your choice from the booklet of 500 puzzle challenges. Using the different colored pieces of various shapes, try to fill in the remaining spaces with as few moves as possible, leaving no spaces unfilled. Start the built-in timer and race against the clock to challenge yourself!

Amazon Review: We love this! – We took this on a family vacation and it kept us all entertained and challenged. My son (6) was able to do some on his own and we did a lot together; my daughter (3) had fun handing us pieces. My brother-in-law had fun with it too and we got him one of the other versions for his birthday. It’s easy to keep in a purse for entertainment!

Where to Buy: Amazon

Christmas 2024 Gifts – TIA Top Picks for Families

Portable Pickleball Set with Net

Amazon Review: Amazing hoe pickleball! – Super easy to assemble. We were waiting to try the pickleball set at home and it was better than we thought. Really good quality and a lot of fun for the whole family. ? recommended ??

Where to Buy: Amazon

KLASK: The Magnetic Award-Winning Party Game of Skill – for Kids and Adults of All Ages That’s Half Foosball, Half Air Hockey

Family game time is so beneficial. “Research has found that making time to play games together supports more effective, open family communication and a greater sense of togetherness. But the benefits of gaming together don’t stop there. Playing games has also proven to help children develop academic skills like mathematical reasoning and reading.” And this game is so much fun your kids won’t even realize it’s good for them, or maybe they will. 🙂

Amazon Review: Super fun game – I stumbled upon this on YouTube and was instantly hooked. Had to get it for the family. It’s been a lot of fun. I would recommend as a gift or for yourself, or a gift for yourself. It’s worth it.

Build quality is nice. I felt it was a perfect size playing area not too big to take up a lot of space on a table and not to small where it feels like your cramped. I have read that the playing area can start to fade over time of playing but people also replace the felt pads underneath the little players piece to help with that. Everything was in the box and it was packaged nicely. No assembly required. Even comes with a little bag for all the pieces when not in use.

Where to Buy: Amazon

12 Games of Christmas – 12 Hilarious Holiday Games

Amazon Review: Bring on the laughs – This is so awesome for the whole family! The games are great. We especially like the Kazoo game. This makes a great family Christmas gift! Advent calendar activities to ring in the holiday cheer, lots of laughs, and all time memory making! You won’t regret buying this. It’s so much fun!

Where to Buy: Amazon

TIA Top Picks for Coworkers

Desktop Punching Bag

Do I really need to explain why this makes a great gift for a coworker? Everyone has those moments of frustration during the day that they need to release. This gift is the perfect way to add some humor and relief to the workday.

Where to Buy: Amazon

TIA Top Picks for Foodies and Party Hosts

The Beast Mini Blender

This is one of those items everyone secretly wishes they had. It’s the perfect upgrade from that “other one” we all settle for but don’t truly love. Your recipe enthusiast will adore this mini blender upgrade, and with its sleek design (available in five colors), it’s stylish enough to leave out on the counter—no need to tuck it away in a cabinet!

Amazon Review: Powerful and High Quality – The Beast Mini Blender was a great choice! I was tired of getting out my heavy Vitamix blender just to make a single protein smoothie. I started researching mini blenders and America’s Test Kitchen recommended this one. Nice color choices, easy to clean, the “Plus” came with (essential) extra parts: 3 sizes of jars, 2 straws, straw brush, several different tops. I highly recommend this powerful blender. If I needed a larger blender, I would consider the regular sized Beast, which is also an ATK recommendation.

Where to Buy: Amazon

Chilled Charcuterie Board with an Ice Pack

This one is genius! “The Latitude Board is a chilled charcuterie board with an interchangeable ice pack hidden in the core! Made with durable moisture-resistant teak hardwood. The temperature of the board stays between 50-55°F for 3 to 4 hours per ice pack.” This would be perfect for smoked salmon and cream cheese!

Amazon Review: Genius product! A must have!! – Ok, so I can’t say enough about how smart this board is!! I often use this in the Florida heat and it’s a game changer!! I love that it has ice packs that keep the surface cold and my spread fresh, and safe. It looks good too, such a well made product. The carry pouch was very handy when I recently had to bring a dish to a party, it was so easy to make my presentation and transport it to the party nice and fresh and ready to go, plus I had another icepack to make it last for hours. Once you have this you will never use any other!!

Where to Buy: Amazon

Gizmos & Gadgets for Foodies and Party Hosts – We want every single one of these! They’re perfect for gifting—and we’ll definitely be treating ourselves, too.

Oil Sprayer for Cooking

“Dual-Function and Versatile: This oil spray bottle is designed for both spraying and pouring, making it ideal for various cooking tasks such as dressing salads, using on a griddle, roasting, and grilling.”

Where to Buy: Amazon

Digital Kitchen Food Scale & Mixing Bowl

This is something I never knew I needed but always dreamed of! How often have you struggled with recipes that call for ingredients by weight? This gadget makes it as easy as pie (pun intended). Perfect for bakers or dieters, it’s a thoughtful gift they’ll appreciate—and think of you—every time they use it.

Where to Buy: Amazon

Electric Salt and Pepper Grinder Set

Dispense freshly ground salt and pepper … with ONE HAND! Both grinders in this set have a light and are rechargeable.

Where to Buy: Amazon

Sous Vide Cooker Kit with 30 Vacuum Bags

If you have a foodie on your list, they’ll flip when they open this gift.

What is Sous Vide? Sous Vide, also known as low-temperature, long-time cooking, is a method of cooking invented by the French chef Georges Pralus in 1974, in which food is placed in a plastic pouch or a glass jar and cooked in a water bath for longer than usual cooking times at a precisely regulated temperature.

This technique ensures perfect doneness in proteins like steak and chicken, while also creating a tender texture and retaining moisture.

Where to buy: Amazon

Electric Warming Tray – Full Surface Heating,Rollable & Portable

More than just a warming tray. They can use it to help rise dough, thaw out frozen foods, or even warm up a facial mask for a spa-like experience!

Amazon Review: Love this! – This warming tray is awesome! First, it is not big and bulking like a traditional warming tray. It rolls up for easy storage and travel and comes with a strap and bag to store it. We took it tailgating this past weekend and it worked great! (It does require electricity). We plugged it into our mini generator and kept several of our items warm. There are 3 heating settings too, which is great to have the different options. I was able to put 3 medium size aluminum trays on it. My friends loved it so much they plan to get one too!

Where to Buy: Amazon

Food Sealers: These next two aren’t just for foodies.

Vacuum Bag Sealer

“REDUCE WASTE AND SAVE MONEY: Chef Preserve keeps FOOD FRESH 5 TIMES LONGER than non-vacuum storage methods. Never worry about spoilage ever again.”

Where to Buy: Amazon

Electric Mason Jar Vacuum Sealer

This Mason jar sealer has a 4.5 star rating with over 9,200 reviews. It works with both standard-size jar openings.

Amazon Review: Great Product – I like to store my dry goods like sugar and flour in mason jars. I’ve now started storing my leftovers in the jars because this helps keep them fresh longer. Super simple to use. Just put it on top of the jar with its sealing lid and push the button on top. About a minute later it’s nice and air tight. Buying extra to give as presents.

Where to Buy: Amazon

That’s a wrap on Christmas 2024 Gifts – TIA Top Picks! We hope our gift guides are sparking inspiration to help you find the perfect presents this holiday season. Be sure to check back for our upcoming summary gift guides listed below.