The Thanksgiving gifts I’m giving this year (all with a tech twist)
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday…especially when I’m not the one cooking! There’s nothing better than sinking into a turkey dinner in front of a roaring fire, without stressing about over- or under-basting. Over the years, my family and I have been lucky to be hosted by some truly gracious friends and relatives. They’re the real MVPs of Thanksgiving (sorry, Aidan Hutchinson) and they deserve a host or hostess gift that matches their effort.
That’s where this list comes in. While my Thanksgiving cooking skills may not have improved much over the years, my gift-giving game has—and this year, I’m sharing my top (tech-infused) picks. Whether you need a gift for your stylish cousin, your BFF, or even yourself (hey, self-love counts too), the Thanksgiving gifts I’ll be giving this year are actually on this list.
For the host/hostess with the most
They’ve devoted an entire day (and maybe more) to cooking and prepping their home for you. It’s a big job, but somebody has to gather everybody. And that’s one more thing to be grateful for. Treat that fabulous person in your life with these Thanksgiving hostess gifts that are sure to make them smile!
Oster cordless Electric Wine Bottle
Make opening a bottle of wine easier—and foolproof— with the Oster Cordless Electric Wine Bottle Opener. A #1 Best Seller on Amazon, it removes a wine cork in up to 30 seconds. There’s even a foil cutter for easy seal removal. Your Aunt Tess can finally say goodbye to broken corks forever! This is a gift I’m actually giving this year.
Amazon List Price: $34.99 Deal Price: $29.99, 14% OFF
Govee Wireless Meat Thermometer
Give your host a hand in the kitchen with the Govee Wireless Meat Thermometer. This smart thermometer sends instant alerts to the companion app if the meat goes outside preset temperatures. Thanks to 28 USDA presets and probes, cooks can expect a perfect bird every time. It suits for the grill, smoker, or oven. Your host will be grateful!
Amazon List Price: $69.99 Deal Price: $55.99, 20% OFF
Gooamp 200ML Ceramic Essential Oil Diffuser
Turn their home into a soothing retreat with the Gooamp Ceramic Essential Oil Diffuser. Its ultra-fine mist gently disperses aromas like lavender or eucalyptus. Then, the handcrafted ceramic body adds a rustic look to any room. It’s whisper-quiet and even doubles as a mini humidifier!
Amazon List Price: $29.99 Deal Price: $24.99
LARS NYSØM Electric Salt and Pepper Grinder Set
Any avid cook will appreciate the the LARS NYSØM Electric Salt and Pepper Grinder Set. These sleek, USB-rechargeable mills grind coarse sea salt and peppercorns at the touch of a button and adjust for fine to coarse textures. Winners of a Red Dot design award, they’re as stylish as they come and will add a modern touch to any table.
Amazon List Price: $54.99
Amazon Basics Digital Kitchen Scale
Give a friend the Amazon Basics Digital Kitchen Scale and they’ll wonder how they ever lived without it. The wide LCD screen provides accurate readouts of pounds, ounces, grams, milliliters, and fluid ounces—which will supercharge their baking and cooking game. Meanwhile, the stainless steel platform adds a luxurious and well-built feel—looks great in any kitchen.
Amazon List Price: $12.59 Deal Price: $10.14 SAVE 19%
Corvo EKG Electric Kettle
Does your stylish host love the minimalistic aesthetic and a hot cuppa? The Fellow Corvo EKG Electric Kettle makes a thoughtful gift. The pour over shape and matte black finish make it a striking piece. It also works like a pro with features for precise pouring and temperature controls, making it one of the best Thanksgiving gifts for friends.
Amazon List Price: $168
For The Friendsgiving Crowd
HEYCHY A1 Super Mini Massager
Help ease post-cooking muscle cramps with the HEYCHY A1 Super Mini Massager. I love the mini size; perfect for tossing in my gym bag or carry-on luggage. You never know when muscle cramps will strike. Don’t let the petite dimensions fool you, this gadget packs a punch—it can attack the deep muscle group, easing sore, tense areas. Rechargeable via USB-C, the battery lasts for 5-7 hours.
Amazon List Price: $49.99 Deal Price: $39.99, 20% OFF
BlendJet 2 Portable Blender
Treat a friend to smoothies on the go with the BlendJet 2. It whips up healthy drinks pretty much anywhere: the gym, office, dorm room. And, yes, it can handle ice. The TurboJet tech tackles tricky ingredients, even frozen bananas and leafy greens. So your recipient can mix up any kind of shake they want. It even self cleans and recharges via USB-C. I gave this blender to a friend a few months ago, and she still talks about it!!
Amazon List Price: $39
COSORI Coffee Warmer and Mug
Keep their drinks cozy all winter long with the COSORI Coffee Warmer and Mug. I’m thrilled about the 304 food-grade stainless steel material which is incorporated right down to the mug. No off-flavors leaching onto coffee here! Meanwhile, it looks sleek anywhere, from the office to a WFH setup, with the premium build quality COSORI is famous for. Friends don’t let friends drink cold coffee (unless it’s summer, of course)!
Amazon List Price: $39.99
Casio MDV106 Series
Give your friends a break from constant charging and notifications with this 90s-inspired analog watch, the Casio MDV106 Series. It has a comfortable unisex design, but is waterproof up to 100m. It has a cult following online (apparently, Bill Gates has one). Overall, it’s great value for money and watch people wear for years.
Amazon List Price: $35.17
UNIHAND AI Hand Warmer
If your friend’s the outdoorsy type or spends all winter hitting up the slopes, the UNIHAND AI Handwarmer is a thoughtful, practical gift. Arriving in a set of 2, these curved palm-sized devices radiate 360 degrees of heat—ideal for hunters, hikers, snowboarders, and golfers. What’s more, an AI Temperature sensor chip continuously analyzes and recognizes the temperature between the warmer and the hand, keeping it safe to hold.
Amazon List Price: $29.99 Deal Price: $18.99, 37% OFF
Satechi OntheGo 2-in-1 Wireless Charger
For the friend who’s never in one place for long, the Satechi OntheGo 2-in-1 Wireless Charger gives them a way to charge all their Apple devices with one gadget. Yes, this magnetic charging station folds to a compact circle yet uses the Qi2 standard to charge iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods, and Galaxy and Pixel series. Plus, it’s one of the most stylish portable chargers I’ve seen!
Amazon List Price: $79.99
For the Cozy Weekend ahead
After Thanksgiving, your friends and relatives have an entire weekend to relax…and possibly prep for the holidays. Encourage them to amp up the cozy with any of these warmth-inducing gifts.
Dodometrek Table Top Fire Pit
Sitting near a fire on the patio or in the backyard is one of my favorite ways to spend a fall afternoon. With the Dodometrek Table Top Fire Pit, your host/hostess can relax and meditate watching the flames rise into the air, with no smoke scent permeating their hair or clothes. How? Through the magic of secondary combustion. Easy to clean and maintain, it’s a host/hostess gift they’ll appreciate winter after winter.
Amazon List Price: $19.99
SOOMFON SK1 Mini Projector
Or, they could cozy up to a cinematic weekend film fest using the SOOMFON Mini Projector. Offering incredible value for money, the projector delivers a stunning picture thanks to LCD technology and uniform illumination. It connects easily to phones and projects movies, photos, and presentations. Also, it’s portable, so your giftee can take it tailgating, on getaways, or weekends at the lake.
Amazon List Price: $42.99 Deal Price: $39.97, 7% OFF
Geuuap Sunrise Alarm Clock
Help them rest after a day of entertaining with the Geuuap Sunrise Alarm Clock. I love the soft, fabric-covered exterior in shades of white, green, beige, and pink—just looking at this clock makes me relax! Your giftee will appreciate a gentle wakeup; the device can simulate the sunrise 10-60 minutes before the alarm time. Meanwhile, there are 10 wakeup sounds, 30 sleep sounds, and 17 lights to choose from.
Amazon List Price: $59.99 Deal Price: $39.99, 33% OFF
Casper Sleep Glow Night Light
From the world-famous mattress maker, Casper, comes the Glow Night Light. It brings soft illumination to your recipient’s hallways, bathrooms, and bedrooms. There are 2 modes: one activated by motion and another by darkness, so it can provide light exactly when it’s needed. I love the sleek shape; it’s a more modern take on a nightlight and adds instant elegance anywhere it’s plugged.
Amazon List Price: $19
For Yourself (Because Why Not)
The holidays are coming up, and, if your family’s like mine, the season gets incredibly busy. So why not treat yourself to something, before the madness starts? That’s what I do every year, and these are the gadgets I’m considering for myself at the tail-end of 2025…little gadgets with a whole bunch of practicality!
Twelve South AirFly SE
If you’ll be traveling home for Thanksgiving (or for the holidays), the Twelve South AirFly SE is a great gadget to have on hand. It lets you listen to audio from in-flight entertainment on your AirPods, earbuds, or wireless headphones. But this gadget’s not just for flights! Use it with gym equipment, gaming devices or any 3.5 mm audio jack, to power through your activities while listening on your favorite audio gadgets.
Amazon List Price: $39.99 Deal Price: $34.97, 13% OFF
JBL Clip 5
Bring serious musical beats to your fall camping, hikes, and bike rides with the JBL Clip 5. It delivers punchy bass and up to 12 hours of playtime on a single charge; so you and your friends are never without your favorite tunes! The redesigned carabiner attaches to everything from your belt loop to your backpack and the design is IP67 waterproof and dustproof.
Amazon List Price: $79.95 Deal Price: $59.95, 25% OFF
Nothing Ear 3
Ensure you’re always just a phone call away, and clearly audiable, with the Nothing Ear 3. These TWS earbuds have a Super Mic that make your calls clearer and cut out the background noise. Their audio is quite good, and there’s a low-latency mode for games. Their transparent design, is futuristic…you’ll definitely start a few conversations just by showing up with these earbuds!
Amazon List Price: $179
Amazon Fire Stick HD
Turn any TV into your personal binge station. The Fire TV Stick HD is the plug-and-play hero for streaming: just insert it into an HDMI port, connect to Wi-Fi, and you’ve got instant access to Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and more. It’s compact, and perfect for when you want to retire early to movie mode without upgrading your main setup.
Amazon List Price: $34.99 Deal Price: $19.99, 43% OFF
Last Thoughts
At the end of the day, Thanksgiving is really about slowing down, eating too much pie, and appreciating the people (and tech) that make life easier. Whether you’re gifting the host who made the perfect turkey, your Friendsgiving crew who brings the laughs, or yourself these Thanksgiving gifts bring a thoughtful, tech-savvy touch to the season. And who knows? Maybe next year, I’ll finally take up the turkey day mantle… but for now, I’ll stick to giving great gadgets!
