With the holiday season quickly approaching, you may find yourself scrambling to get gifts for your loved ones. Or, maybe you need to get something for a birthday, anniversary, or momentous celebration. From matching jewelry to a movie projector, here’s a list to help you with the age-old question: What gifts should I buy my loved one?
Things You Can Wear:
- Jewelry (Maybe even matching jewelry to share!)
- Uggs/slippers
- Hats
- Scarves
- Socks
- Oversized minimalistic hoodies (They’re all the rage right now!)
- Tote bags
- Trending Uniqlo bag (Perfect for traveling!)
- Baseball caps
- Sunglasses
- Athletic wear
- PJs
- Graphic t-shirts
- Matching set of clothing
- Leg warmers
- Sports jerseys
- Robes (for ultimate comfort)
- Fanny pack
- Sneakers
- Crocs
- Puffer jacket
- Varsity jacket
- Vests
- Gloves/mittens
Beauty/Self-Care Products:
- Makeup
- Skincare
- Teeth whitening kit
- Hair care
- Nail polish
- Fragrances (such as Sol de Janeiro)
- Cosmetics/toiletry bag
- Travel containers
- Hair clips
- Headbands
- Rubber bands/scrunchies
- Hair styling tools (air wrap, hair dryer, straightening iron to name a few)
- Gua sha/face roller
- Hairbrush
- Bows/ribbons
- Razor
- Mini macaron gel light
- Body scrubs
- Exfoliating brush
- Bath bombs
- Bath salts
Room Decor:
- Movie Projector
- Mirror
- Ambient light/lamp
- Jewelry dishes/box/rack
- Posters/prints (of favorite artists, albums, celebrities, interests, etc.)
- Blanket
- Candles (from floral scents to holiday scents, there are many to choose from)
- Letterboard
- Plants/flowers
- Desk organizer
- LED lights
- Magnets
- Organization bins
- Clothing hangers
- Aroma diffuser
- Device charging station
- Mini fridge (for midnight snacks!)
- Lounge chair
- Bed pillow
- Mini fans
- Alexa/Google Home
- Table Zen Garden
- Bed tray (for productivity in bed)
Items Related to Food/Beverages:
- Candy (for the friend with a sweet tooth)
- Coffee blend
- Coffee machine
- Matcha powder
- Ice cream maker
- Smoothie blender
- Chef hats
- Oven gloves
- Cookie cutters
- Boxed baked goods mix (you could make them together)
- Hot cocoa mix
- Fresh Fruit Edible Arrangements
- Electric whisk for drinks
- Ice trays (shapes can vary from flowers to characters)
Items For Everyday Use:
- Water bottles/tumblers (such as the popular Stanley, Hydroflask, Owala, or Yeti)
- Protein drink shaker
- Records/vinyls
- Record player
- Calendar (for the new year)
- Headphones/earbuds
- Mugs (customized mugs are extra thoughtful!)
- Decorative plates
- Phone case
- Metal straws
- Speakers
- Wallet
- Coasters
- Portable charger
- Yoga mat
- ID holder
- Hand sanitizer (such as the trendy Touchland hand sanitizer)
- Gym bag (perfect for a workout or sports practice)
- Air pod/earbud case
- Sleeping mask
Productivity/School:
- Lunch box
- Backpack
- Laptop sleeves
- Pencil case
- Notebook/journal/planner (great for organizing daily tasks!)
- Pens/pencils
- Mousepad
- Markers/highlighters
- Whiteboard
- Chalkboard
Homemade Gifts:
- Handwritten letter
- Picture frame/sentimental pictures
- Cute handwritten card
- Jar of notes
- Crocheted items (a stuffed animal, clothing item, etc.)
- Gift baskets (filled with items you think your loved one would love!)
- Baked goods
- Bouquet of flowers
Toys & Games:
- Legos (they even make customized ones)
- Funko Pop figurines
- Board games/card games
- Sonny Angels
- Jellycats
- Fidget toys
- Puzzles
- Squishmallow
- Squishy
- Build-a-Bear
- Wii switch
Miscellaneous Things:
- Gift cards
- Books
- Digital/disposable/polaroid cameras (perfect to capture meaningful moments)
- Patches
- Stickers
- Pins
- Key chains
- Magazines
- Autographed merchandise
- Merchandise from a favorite musician
- Paint set
- Paint brushes
- Sketchbook
- Colored pencils/crayons
- Temporary tattoos
- Skateboard
- Ukulele
- Drone
- GoPro
- Weights
- Picnic basket
- 3-D printer
- Massage gun
Overall, the cost of your gift doesn’t signify the care you have for your loved ones. In the season of giving, it is the thought that matters the most.
