Since the holiday season has come and gone, we are filled with excitement about all the possibilities of this new year. To make sure that 2025 gets off to the best start possible, here is an after-holiday gift guide that will provide fun for friends, family and loved ones alike.

Did you get a lot of money this holiday season? Are you wondering what to buy yourself? Some good general items could be chocolate, favorite snacks or money. Babies need blankets, clothes and soft toys. Little kids enjoy toys, books, clothes, gift cards to their favorite stores or trips to their favorite places.

Teens love to go shopping for a variety of things, from clothes and shoes to technological accessories to self-care items. Some fun gifts teenagers would actually use would be small room décor, water bottles, gift cards, fuzzy blankets, games and books. Makeup or skincare, bags, LED lights, jewelry and money would also be safe bets.

For the athletes, athletic wear or motivational stickers would be a good choice; for the artists, choose arts and crafts kits, embroidering materials, markers, sketch pencils, paint or other art supplies. Giving or receiving, these items guarantee a win-win either way.

If you’re looking for fun for the whole family, consider buying family board games or a gaming console. Items like scented candles or incense, a JBL speaker, mindfulness journals or mini-massagers are small but thoughtful gifts to treat yourself or show appreciation for others.

When you have no idea what to get someone, consider what they enjoy doing. Think about their interests or hobbies. Do they love plants, fashion, traveling or coffee? Maybe their passions are more culinary or musical? Perhaps they are tech savvy and would appreciate the latest gadgets.

Pro tip: The gifts people talk about giving might be something they want to receive. And remember, sometimes the best gifts are simply the joy of receiving a handmade card, craft or piece of jewelry.