Gifts for Couples
The best couple gifts are things two people can do together. Games, date-night kitchen gear and outdoor gear all turn into shared time.
How to pick
- Pick something that gets them doing an activity together, not just one more thing for the house.
- Board games and picnic sets make easy date nights.
- For newlyweds, quality cookware they'll keep for years is a classic for a reason.
23 gift ideas
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Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ Coffee Machine
Coffee and espresso at the touch of a button, in a compact machine.
- Best for
- Coffee drinkers who want café drinks at the push of a button
- Skip if
- They don't want to buy Nespresso's Vertuo pods
Typical price: $100+
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Bedsure Sherpa Fleece Throw Blanket
A thick, cozy throw for the couch. Soft on both sides and machine washable.
- Best for
- Anyone who's always cold on the couch
- Skip if
- They already have a pile of throws
Typical price: $25 to $50
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Lodge Cast Iron Skillet, 10.25 Inch
A pre-seasoned skillet that sears steaks and lasts a lifetime.
- Best for
- Home cooks who want a great sear and a pan that lasts decades
- Skip if
- They want something light, or that goes in the dishwasher
Typical price: Under $25
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Hatch Baby Sound Machine and Night Light
A soothing sound machine and night light that new parents control from their phone.
- Best for
- New parents who want a sound machine and night light in one
- Skip if
- They already have a sound machine they like
Typical price: $50 to $100
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KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer
The stand mixer every baker wants. A gift that lasts for decades.
- Best for
- Serious bakers who make bread, cookies and cakes
- Skip if
- Counter space is tight, since it's big and heavy
Typical price: $100+
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Franklin Pickleball Starter Set
Paddles and balls to start playing pickleball, the sport everyone's trying.
- Best for
- Beginners who want to try the sport with a friend
- Skip if
- They already play seriously and own good paddles
Typical price: Under $25
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AeroGarden Harvest Indoor Garden
Grow fresh herbs on the kitchen counter all year, no soil needed.
- Best for
- Cooks who want fresh herbs year-round, with no garden needed
- Skip if
- They have no spot near an outlet for it
Typical price: $50 to $100
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Ticket to Ride Board Game
Collect train cards and claim routes across the country in this family favorite.
- Best for
- Families who want a strategy game that's easy to learn
- Skip if
- They want a quick game, since a round takes about an hour
Typical price: $25 to $50
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Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker
Turns frozen bases into ice cream, sorbet or protein treats at the push of a button.
- Best for
- Ice cream lovers and anyone who wants high-protein treats
- Skip if
- They want ice cream right away, since bases freeze for a day first
Typical price: $100+
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Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
An heirloom pot for braises, soups and bread that goes from stove to table.
- Best for
- Cooks who make soups, stews and bread, and want a pot for life
- Skip if
- They want something light or inexpensive
Typical price: $100+
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Our Place Always Pan 2.0
One nonstick pan that sears, steams, fries and sautés, in pretty colors.
- Best for
- Small kitchens and cooks who want one pan to do it all
- Skip if
- They like searing on very high heat
Typical price: $100+
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Ninja 4-Quart Air Fryer
Crisps fries, wings and veggies with little oil, and the basket goes in the dishwasher.
- Best for
- Busy cooks who want crispy food without much oil
- Skip if
- Counter space is tight or they cook for a big family
Typical price: $50 to $100
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Solo Stove Mesa Tabletop Fire Pit
A low-smoke mini fire pit for the patio table, with a stand and carry bag.
- Best for
- Patio hangouts and making s'mores at home
- Skip if
- They have no outdoor space
Typical price: $100+
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Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Pressure Cooker
Pressure cooks, slow cooks, steams and makes rice, so weeknight dinners go fast.
- Best for
- Busy weeknight cooks who want dinner fast
- Skip if
- Counter and cupboard space is tight
Typical price: $50 to $100
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Vacu Vin Wine Saver Pump
Pumps the air out of opened bottles so wine stays fresh for days.
- Best for
- Wine lovers who don't finish a bottle in one night
- Skip if
- Their bottles never last past dinner
Typical price: Under $25
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Bamboo Charcuterie Board Set
A serving board with hidden drawers of cheese knives and tools.
- Best for
- Hosts and housewarmings
- Skip if
- They rarely have people over
Typical price: $25 to $50
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Ravensburger 1000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
A well-cut, glare-free puzzle for slow, cozy afternoons.
- Best for
- Puzzle lovers and slow winter nights
- Skip if
- They don't have a table to leave it out on
Typical price: Under $25
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Furbo 360 Dog Camera
A pet camera that turns to follow the dog and tosses treats from a phone.
- Best for
- Dog owners who are away from home a lot
- Skip if
- Their dog is rarely home alone
Typical price: $100+
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Audio-Technica AT-LP60X Turntable
A fully automatic record player that's easy to set up and plays right away.
- Best for
- New record collectors who want easy setup
- Skip if
- They don't have speakers, since it needs its own
Typical price: $100+
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Hap Tim Picnic Backpack for Four
A backpack with plates, cutlery, wine glasses and an insulated cooler section.
- Best for
- Couples and families who love eating outdoors
- Skip if
- They rarely picnic
Typical price: $50 to $100
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LEGO Botanicals Flower Bouquet
A buildable bouquet of roses, daisies and more that never wilts.
- Best for
- Adults who like a relaxing build and flowers that last
- Skip if
- They'd rather have real flowers
Typical price: $50 to $100
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CATAN Board Game
The trading and building strategy game families play for years.
- Best for
- Game nights with three or four players who like strategy
- Skip if
- They usually play with two, or want a short game
Typical price: $25 to $50
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Scrabble Classic Board Game
The crossword game for word lovers of every age.
- Best for
- Word lovers and family game night
- Skip if
- They already own a set
Typical price: Under $25
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