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You’re worried about placing all your bets on a single product as a gift, or you’re simply running out of time to find the perfect gift. We get it – it’s tempting to grab any old gift set or bundle and call it a day.
However, it’s important to take a more careful look. Many gift sets seem like they were arranged as carelessly as the way you stalked down the aisle frantically eyeing them.
A good gift set isn’t necessarily defined by the quantity of items in it (though it’s certainly satisfying to save by getting a value pack), but rather by its careful, thoughtful curation. You want to look at each item in the set, then the set as a whole and say, “Yup, this all makes sense.”
If you plan on buying a holiday gift set this year, these 15 are solid choices.
Looking for more gift ideas? Check out all of Insider Picks' holiday gift guides for 2018 here.
A set of matching socks
2 Peas in a Pod Gift Box, $16, available at Happy Socks
There's enough to go around for both parent and child with this matching set of fun, colorful socks.
This set contains:
- Cherry Socks (Kids)
- Cherry Socks (Adult)
14k gold earrings
The Rule Breaker Kit, $145, available at Mejuri
Mejuri's limited-edition holiday kits pair up the best of the brand's beautiful gold pieces. The unique shape of the spiral earrings in this kit provides just the right amount of edginess.
This set contains:
- Spiral Earrings
- Mini Hoop
A range of luxury beauty products
The Luxe Beauty Box, $48, available at Birchbox
The mix of full-size, travel-size, and sample beauty products come from some of the top prestige brands, yet total up to less than $50.
This set contains:
- Wander Beauty Extended Stay Hydrating Mask
- Smith & Cult Illumify Shimmering Highlight - Starlings
- Oribe Run-Through Detangling Primer
- Sunday Riley Good Genes All-in-One Lactic Acid Treatment
- EVE LOM Cleanser
- Kevyn Aucoin The Molten Liquid Lipstick Molten Metals - White Gold
- Christophe Robin Cleansing Volumizing Paste with Pure Rassoul Clay and Rose Extracts
- BY TERRY Hyaluronic Hydra-Powder
- Birchbox Verge Faux Leather Box
A shaving kit
Winter Winston Deluxe Gift Set, $35, available at Harry's
The razor in this giftable shaving set features a special two-color grip, which can be engraved (for an additional $10) for an extra personal touch.
This set contains:
- Winter Winston handle
- Blade Cartridges (3)
- Foaming Shave Gel
- Travel Cover
- Razor Stand
A coffee travel kit
Timbuk2 x Blue Bottle Coffee Weekender Travel Kit, $95, available at Blue Bottle Coffee
A true caffeine addict wouldn't be caught without their coffee, no matter where they go. We love the choice to partner up with travel bag expert Timbuk2.
This set contains:
- Custom Timbuk2 Waxed Canvas- and Leather-Trimmed Bag
- Blue Bottle Bonmac Travel Dripper
- Bonmac #1 Filters
- Blue Bottle Perfectly Ground: Three Africas (2)
- Falcon Enamelware Tumblers (2)
- Felt Zarfs (2)
Tea time essentials
Tea Gift Set, $98.79, available at Crate & Barrel
This set has everything they'll need to take a breath and slow down during the hectic holidays. One particular feature to highlight is that sales of the Bee Cause Project honey go towards honeybee population education.
This set contains:
- Porcelain teabag rest
- Glass honey jar with wood dipper
- 2-qt. steel tea kettle with enamel finish
- Jar of honey
A Hydro Flask and all the necessary accessories
Standard Mouth Starter Kit, $100.75, available at Hydro Flask
This complete care and travel kit is the perfect way to introduce someone to the cult of Hydro Flask. You can choose the colors of the bottle, Flex Boot, and bottle sling.
This set contains:
- Standard Mouth
- Small Flex Boot
- Small Tag Along Bottle Sling
- Standard Mouth Insulated Sport Cap
- Bottle Brush
Healthy snacks for busy parents
Hey, Baby! Set, $94.50, available at Mouth
With so many responsibilities to juggle, new parents may forget to eat, or they'll default to convenient but unhealthy foods. This thoughtful gift contains delicious, better-for-you snacks, plus a soft swaddle for the baby.
This set contains:
- Painted Dots Swaddle made by Pehr Designs
- Barely Sweet Berkshire Granola made by Bola Granola
- Poppy Mix Popcorn made by Poppy Handcrafted
- Cherry Almond Granola Bar made by Awesome Bars
- Mission Almond Butter made by Big Spoon Roasters
- Peach Ginger Energy Bars made by Bearded Brothers
- Lemon Sugar Cookies made by Grey Ghost Bakery
- Currant Turmeric Crisps made by Aida
A limited-edition collection of Mickey Mouse-themed candies
Sugarfina Mickey Through the Decades 3-Piece Candy Bento Box, $39, available at Nordstrom and Sugarfina
Though the sweet gummy candies won't last long, the special collector's box can sit proudly on the shelf of a Mickey and Disney fan.
This set contains:
- Mickey Ears (strawberry)
- Mickey Gloves (birthday cake)
- Mickey Buttons (berry)
Comfortable apparel made from an unexpected fabric
Plant Bae Gift Set, $98, available at ADAY
ADAY's Plant Bae collection looks simple, but its story and design is far from it. The super soft and stretchy eco-friendly fabric is derived from beech wood pulp blended with Icelandic seaweed fibers.
This set contains:
- Can't Kelp it T-shirt
- Limited-edition print
- Eye mask
- Tote bag
Kitchen accessories crafted in collaboration with Hedley & Bennett
Home Chef Bundle, $98, available at Parachute
Premium fabrics like 100% Turkish cotton and 100% French linen make up the indispensable accessories of a frequent home cook's toolbox.
This set contains:
- Classic apron
- Pot holder
- Striped kitchen towels (2)
Oils and balms to give them a fresh vacation glow
Drunk Elephant Out of Office, $25, available at Sephora
In reality, they're huddled inside hiding from the snowstorm, but this set of hydrating and bronzing products will make it look like they just came back from two weeks at a sunny, tropical destination.
This set contains:
- Lippe Balm
- Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil
- D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops
Note: Currently unavailable
Environmentally conscious bath and hair products
Bath Bundle, $198, available at Coyuchi
After using the sulfate-free and non-toxic haircare products, they'll dry off with Coyuchi's soft, organic cotton towels. Both are better for the environment and body.
This set contains:
- Bath towels (2)
- Hand towels (2)
- Washcloths (2)
- True Botanicals Fresh Nourishing Shampoo
- True Botanicals Fresh Nourishing Conditioner
14-karat gold pieces
Necklace Stacking Set, $580, available at AUrate
These jewelry gifts look wonderful on their own, but bring out the best in each other when paired together, the strong, geometric pendant drawing attention to the delicate, round diamond.
This set contains:
- 14-karat Medium Diamond Pendant Necklace
- 14-karat Short Gold Bar Drop Necklace
A sleek collection of kitchen tools
The Fundamentals, $175, available at Material
This ultra-curated set only contains seven kitchen tools, but your recipient can certainly get away with most everyday cooking tasks with the bunch. You can pick out the wood base and handle colors to create a stylish and minimalist look.
This set contains:
- 8-inch knife
- Almost 4-inch knife
- Tongs
- Wood spoon
- Metal spoon
- Slotted spatula
- Base