Gift giving can be challenging when you're shopping for people who seem to already have everything they need (or who are just super hard to please). Hannah Morrill, Wirecutter’s gift editor, walks us through how to approach selecting presents for these trickiest recipients.

Hannah also answers listener questions with dozens of specific gift recommendations.

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Products we recommend:

For a professional sailor who loves to travel:

For a sister who loves crafted and personalized things

An upgrade to an everyday staple that anyone would love:

Zojirushi SM-KHE

Heritage Brand items for a couple who can afford the best

Pendleton Block Plaid Organic Cotton Fringed Throw
Falcon Enamelware 3-Pint Jug
L.L.Bean Boat and Tote
Shaker-Style Parlor Broom by Larry Antonuk
Faribault Mill Monhegan Cotton Throw (formerly known as the Brahms Mount Monhegan throw)

For co-workers you want to impress without breaking the bank

Standard Baggu Bag
Baggu Go Pouch Set
Stanley The IceFlow Flip Straw Tumbler (20 ounces)
TravelCard Plus travel charger
Tusk Siam Passport Cover
Luxardo Original Maraschino Cherries
Fallot Dijon Mustard Pail
Peregrino Anchovy Stuffed Olives

Hannah’s favorite new gift items

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