The Gift You Give - Thoughtful Gift Ideas For Everyone In Your Life
/Scrambling to find the perfect gift? Consider this list your complete gift-giving guide. And for the overachievers in the group, another idea or two never hurts! Check out these incredibly thoughtful gifts and share your suggestions too!
My niece Jolie and Santa. Picture perfect! Photo Credit: ryan Wilson Photography
The gift you give your parents…
Family Photo Shoot
Parents will forever love photos so why not coordinate a photo shoot at your next family gathering? Hire a photographer and let your family know to come dressed in their best. Photos can be expensive but they are always worth it and depending on your family dynamics, this is a gift that can go beyond your parents and be the gift you give other family members too. Source a local photographer or check out Flytographer.
The gift you give to a sister or best friend…
Your favorite thing
My sisters and I give each other our favorite thing of the year. Consider what your favorite thing is and give it as a gift! See some of our favorite items below!
Kristine - The Sable Wristlet Clutch from Hobo is a best seller. Kristine bought hers a few years ago and EVERYONE asks her where she got it. If you’d like 10% off your first order, sign up for their newsletter.
Tammi - Faux Leather Leggings by Spanx are a must for me, many of my friends and millions of others. The famous black leggings once sold out in 72 hours. Now, these leggings are a wardrobe staple.
Jodi - Jodi loves Evereve and bought her BFF’s these bracelets!
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The gift you give the man in your life…
Original Grain Hand-Crafted Watch
Unless it counts my steps, I’m indifferent when it comes to watches. For the most part though, the men I know still love and appreciate a beautiful, traditional timepiece. Based in San Diego, Original Grain is a watch company that makes watches using reclaimed wood and steel and other unique materials like retired seats from Yankee Stadium, decommissioned military ammo crates and old Kentucky Bourbon barrels. Because each piece of wood is different, no two watches are the same. The company offers beautiful packaging, free shipping and easy returns. Oh! OG also plants a tree with every watch sold.
The gift you give to anyone you want to spend quality time with…
Cooking Class
At first, you might be thinking you’ll pass on the cooking class but I promise you, they are always an experience to remember and fun for couples or other family members. Not only is it a night out and interactive but you’re guaranteed a good dinner and you’ll walk away with chef recipes and a new trick or two. Depending on your partner, maybe this is the gift they give to you but either way, make sure it’s on the list! Check out Sur La Table or Airbnb Cooking for class options!
The gift you give to a family…
Cuisinart Popcorn Maker
I’m a fan of giving one big gift to a family rather than several small gifts. This red popcorn machine by Cuisinart is one of my top choices. Kids love the experience of making popcorn this way and I promise you, Franklin’s Gourmet Popcorn (sold separately) is some of the best popcorn you’ll ever have! It’s made with coconut oil and non-GMO corn and grown by family-owned farms. You’ll never want to go back to your microwave popcorn again!
Costco Membership
As an Airbnb host and as someone who loves to entertain dinner guests, Costco is my happy place. The quality and value of Costco food and other items is unbeatable and if you’re unsatisfied with anything you buy, they’ll gladly return it for a full refund. Any family would be lucky to have!
The gift you give to the kids in your life…
Squigz
Parent-friendly Squigz seem to be all the rage among kids this year and they’re reasonably priced at $25.95 for a starter set.
Personalized Books
Make the kids in your life the hero in their favorite story book! These personalized books make reading a more enjoyable experience for both kids and parents and are guaranteed to become something both treasure for years to come! Click the books below and use the promo code SAVE20 for 20% off at Put Me In The Story.
Genius Starter Kit by Osmo
Depending on budget, this next gift comes at a higher price so I might ask another family member to split it but these hands-on learning products from Osmo are hot kid gifts this season!
The gift you give the young adult in your life…
Apple AirPods
Young adults are particular and almost impossible to buy for. Unless they already have them, you can’t go wrong with giving them Apple AirPods. If you have a Costco membership, the wireless headphones are on sale for $139.00 with free shipping!
The gift you give your mail carrier and other service providers…
Cash or Candy
Don’t forget about the drivers you rely on everyday. You would be surprised how few people think of them and how grateful they are when people do. Under federal regulation however, USPS mail carriers are only allowed to accept gifts of $20 or less in cash. Follow the same guideline for your trash collectors. Fed Ex drivers are allowed to receive tips up to $75.00 in cash and UPS prefers gifts for their drivers but leaves it up to the customer.
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