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Gifts for Women

Have a few gals on your gift list? This list of gifts for women has something for every kind of woman on your list from the on-the-go gal to the more refined ladies. Oh, and lots of these gift ideas for her are under $25, $50 or $100 – so something here for every budget!

If you’ve been through all my gift guides so far and still have a few gals on your holiday gift list to buy for, then hopefully today’s gift ideas for her and will help you cross those last few folks off your list!

When it came to finding items for this gift guide, I did what I always do, include items that I personally buy for people on my list and/or have for myself that I love, but then I also tried to find great gifts for every type of woman.

So, there are gifts here for both the classy ladies on your list who prefer heels to sneakers and also those gals who prefer the simple things in life and then everything else in between.

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Gift Ideas for Her

For the Rebel Girls…

Temporary Tattoos

Can you believe that’s a fake tattoo? Gorgeous, no? I’m not a big tattoo person, but I wouldn’t mind having a few of these to test drive so to speak. These would be so fun to get for all your girlfriends!

Not a Princess Coffee Mug

We are queens. We have this shit under control. Just because we don’t look it sometimes, doesn’t mean we aren’t on top of it all. This coffee mug is perfect for those queen bees on your list!

For the Colorful Country or Colorful Artsy Girls…

Higher the Hair Print

This art print is for any of those colorful ladies on your list who’ve ever jacked that hair to Jesus. They have mastered the fine art of teasing the hound of their hair and most likely have a colorful personality as well…

Three Graces Bud Vase

Personally, I am partial to beautiful, unique vases – such as this one. For the equally unique girl on your list, who can appreciate great art and a beautiful vase, look no further than this little gem.

For Every Girl…

Moonlight Pajamas

I don’t care what anyone else says, you can never never never go wrong with a great pair of pajamas for any lady on your list. Get an extra cozy pair they’ll want to stay in all day – like these.

Cashmere Gloves

Just like pajamas, the same is true of gloves – you can never go wrong gifting a great pair of gloves! These cashmere gloves would be a treat for any lady on your list and they come in a variety of colors!

Happy Her Gift Card

Ain’t nothing wrong with going the gift card route – especially when it’s one like this! These Happy Her gift cards are a great option for ladies because they have multiple options for where to spend their gift card. They can treat themselves to a great dinner, new makeup, clothes, a spa day and more! You can get these gift cards starting at just $20!

For the Fancy Girls…

Sparkle Stud Earrings

I adore these earrings. I’ve actually added them to my own Christmas list. These are perfect for dressing up or dressing down and come in multiple different colors. I’m also quite partial to the emerald ones! Right now, some of these earring styles are 40% off!

Eternity Wreath Necklace

I personally have this necklace and absolutely adore it. Obviously, it’s beautiful, but it’s also one of those necklaces that I wear with a t-shirt and jeans or a fancier blouse and pants. It’s versatile! You can find this necklace here on Etsy or here at Wander and Lust.

Faux Fur Hat

This hat is definitely for those ladies on your list who love a touch of fancy every now and then. I also love it because it can go with just about any type/color of fur. I have this beauty and adore it.

Phone Pocket

For those gals who light to keep things light, but also enjoy a touch of bling, there’s this phone pocket. It attaches to the back of their phone and conveniently holds cards and cash – this is a great stocking stuffer too!

For the More Leather than Lace Girls…

Embossed Leather Handbag

My aunt turned me onto these leather handbags a while back and I just love them. I got one earlier this year and it’s become my everyday bag for the most part. And since it’s leather, it’s super durable and only gets better with age! Find this one here.

For the Girl on the Go…

Luxor Wallet Wristlet

It’s a wallet, no it’s a wristlet – no, it’s both! This handy little wallet can be either a wallet or a wristlet, whichever you need more at the moment. It has plenty of storage inside to hold all your cards, cash and change, with a little room to spare for a couple other necessities. It’s also water resistant as well.

Convertible Bryant Pouch

I have one of these versatile little bags and I love it for travel, yard and saleing. It has the ability to be a wristlet or a crossbody bag and has built-in slots for your cards inside, so no need for a wallet! It’s also available in lots of different colors.

Monogrammed Canvas Tote

A good canvas tote will never go out of style and never let you down. A navy monogram is icing on the cake on this tote from Things Remembered. This is perfect for mamas to toss a little work in or a great book while waiting on their kids sports practices to be over.

A Great Weekender Bag

I included a great duffel bag in my gift guide for adventurers and wanted to include another great weekender bag in this guide as well – every woman needs a great weekender bag. This one is cute and a little more roomier than a duffel bag.

For the pampering girl…

Mask-Erade Gift Set

This one is great for busy mamas who deserve a little-me time. While they take a much deserved soak in the tub, they can also pamper their skin with one of these mask treatments.

Manicure Kit

My mother-in-law got me one of these for Christmas one year and it has been the handiest little thing ever. It keeps all my manicure tools in one place and is perfect for travel! Find it here!

Fur Trimmed Robe

The robe to end all robes here. Or in my opinion anyway. We’ve already discussed my feelings on fur 😉 This cozy robe has fur trim on the collar and cuffs, plus you can get it monogrammed, which is the icing on the cake.

Cally Slippers

Rarely do people treat themselves to a great pair of slippers. Get the lady on your list some ultra cozy slippers to go along with that robe. This Cally style won’t fail you and is available in multiple different colors.

For the Makeup Gurus…

Stila Lipstick Set / Tarte Eyeshadow Set

The holidays are the perfect time to treat the makeup fiend on your list to some new shades and products that they might just end up falling in love with. I don’t think you can go wrong with either one of these sets.

For those who own it…

Birthday Year Sweatshirts

Age is just a number, right? Remind them of that and help them own their own birth year with one of these “Original” sweatshirts. See all the years available here – they are also available in t-shirts. I have one similar to this in my birth year and it’s one of my favorite sweatshirts!

For your significant other…

Atlantis Bahamas Special Offers

If you’re perusing this list of gifts for her for your significant other in your life, then this is the gift that yes, will cost a bit more money that you might have anticipated, but it could also be the gift that creates great memories. How about giving an experience this year as a gift? Like a trip somewhere? I love giving experiences when I can because it’s truly one of those gifts that is unforgettable. We did a trip for the Circus as a Christmas present last year and it’s one of our most favorite trips we’ve ever taken. Right now, Atlantis Bahamas has some special offers available for you to plan a one-of-a-kind Christmas gift. 🙂

What great gifts for her will you be purchasing this year?

More gift ideas:

Gifts for the Impossible Man

Funny Gift Ideas

Gifts for Kids That Aren’t Toys

Gift Ideas for Friends

Unique Gifts for Someone Who Has Everything Already

Gifts for Drinkers

Best Gifts for People Who Travel

Gifts for Sarcastic Friends

Gifts for Grandparents

Gifts for Book Lovers

Gifts for People Who Love Music

Gifts for New Homeowners

Unique Personalized Gifts

Gifts that Keep Giving

Gifts for Couples

Gifts for Creative People

Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Entertainers

Gifts for DIYers

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November 26, 2019
25+ Really Great Gifts for the Impossible Man on Your List

We all have at least one on our list – that guy who seems to have everything. Don’t fear though – I’ve went straight to the source (men) and compiled a list of gifts for the impossible man. That’s right – here are over 25 gifts for hard to buy for men.

If you’ve been with me for a while, you may know that holiday gift giving is one of my favorite things in the world. I really love to pick out thoughtful, meaningful gifts for every person on my list and I relish in watching their faces when they open their gifts. Even us snarky gals have a soft side very now and then.

Let me tell ya though – picking out gifts for men can be hard. They can sometimes be just really hard to buy for, right?

So for this gift guide for men who you never really have any idea of what to get them, I went straight to the source – Grunt Labor.

I made him tell me the best gifts he’d received that he always uses over and over again, what items he’s putting on his list this year and what things he finds just really useful in life.

Gifts for Men Who Are Hard To Buy For

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Gifts for Men Under $30

Six Pocket Armrest Organizer with Tray

So they’ll never lose the remote again…

At just $10, maybe every guy needs to get one of these for Christmas this year. This is perfect for those guys who love leaning back in their chair with a drink close by. And maybe, you won’t get yelled at to help him look for the remote anymore either…. Find it here.

For those dapper dudes…

A pocket square is much more interesting when it’s fun, no? For those guys on your list who would agree, they will most definitely appreciate this vintage-esque Hawaii style pocket square.

Hawaii Pocket Square Handkerchief

Happy Guy Gift Card

When they know best…

When they’re the best one for figuring out what they need, get them a Happy Guy gift card. You can get these in amounts as little as $20 and they can be used at multiple different retailers!

A Really Cool Bottle Opener

This is one of my favorite gifts for guys I’ve found this year. These are actual bullets that were discharged by the military and then made into bottle openers. You can get them engraved as well. I opted to just have my gift recipient’s initials put on the one I got, but you can do their name, commemorate a special event, or whatever else you can dream up. Find the bullet bottle openers here and use code LIFESTYLE to get 10% off the bottle openers or anything else in this Etsy shop.

Personalized 50 Caliber Bullet Bottle Opener

Cigar Humidor / Personalized Cigar Cutter / Cigar Travel Case

Cigar Related Gifts

Both my man of questionable honor and Grunt Labor love a good cigar every now and then. If my education of cigars serves me correctly, a key to keeping cigars fresh is a humidor. Here’s a nice humidor for doing just that.

Your cigar loving man already has a humidor? Well then what about a personalized cutter or cigar travel case?

Sports Related Grilling Items

For the man in your life that has an undying love for his sports team, I’m sure he would appreciate any of these sports team grilling accessories. They’ll literally be able to serve up their team spirit using the meat brander and/or hot dog brander. Then let them show their team spirit and throw in another manly grunt as well when they fully clad their grill with their beloved sports team on the team logo grill cover.

Team Logo Grill Cover / Team Logo Hot Dog Brander / Team Logo Meat Brander

Custom Collar Stays

Personalized Collar Stays

Both Grunt and my father-in-law have a set of these and both love them. My father-in-law has a set that says “I love you Pa” on one and my daughter’s name and birthdate on the other. Grunt Labor has one like that as well, but with Daddy. He also has one that says “Kick Ass.” You can seriously have loads of fun customizing these collar stays.

A Great Watch Case

If your guy is like mine and has to have a watch for various occasions (sporty, dressy, fun, etc.) then get him this watch case – it holds 12 watches and they can gaze at their lovelies through the glass top.

Watch Case

Astronaut Phone Stand

An Out of This World Phone Stand

This is another one of those little gems from The Apollo Box. I think this little guy is so cute, but useful too. While he’s getting ready, shaving or just sitting at the table, he can easily watch ESPN, the news or a crazy cat video without ever actually holding his phone. Find the astronaut phone stand here.

Make him bulletproof.

It’s literally bulletproof glass. This was another find by Grunt Labor on Apollo Box and we’ve ordered two for people on our gift list. You can get them in a shot glass size and rocks glass size.

Bulletproof Glass

Home Base Doormat

Give them a home base.

For their bachelor pad, man cave or workshop, get them a home base – doormat style. This one is especially great for those baseball fans on your list!

Make ’em snazzy.

For the more dapper fellow in your life, get them a bow tie in fun colors! This one comes in over 15 different colors.

Bow Tie (available in multiple colors)

Gifts for Men Under $50

For the Sneaker Collector

I think we all know at least one guy who is a bit of a sneaker fanatic. He’s ready to hit order as soon as the latest, trendy style is released. He has boxes of mint condition Jordans. While other’s sneakers look worn within the first month, his are always pristine. For him, there’s this book.

The Ultimate Sneaker book

Yeti Coozie / Yeti Lowball

Anything Yeti

If your guy has yet to jump on the Yeti train, then here is the perfect gift for him. These are the real deal at keeping things cold. Both Grunt and I swear by them. The coozie is of course perfect for keeping cans cold. The lowball is great for cocktails on the deck. If you’re looking for a bigger ticket item, the Yeti Tundra Cooler will literally hold ice for days without melting https://educacioncrada.com/teoria-del-color-como-aplicarla/.

So they like beer?

If they are really into craft beer and trying new kinds, then they might love you extra for signing them up for a monthly craft beer club. This craft beer club will send twelve beers a month in four different styles. It’s a gift that keeps on giving throughout the year.

Monthly Craft Beer Club

Personalized Zebrawood Knife

A great knife.

I grew up with men who always carried a pocket knife on them. They used it to cut pears straight from the tree, clean their fingernails and often as a tool. The value of a good pocket knife should never be underestimated. This zebra wood pocket knife can also be personalized.

Personalized Cooler Bag

If they are heading out to go fishing, golfing or any other outdoor adventure, I’m sure they would appreciate a good cooler bag to take along with them. You can get this one in three different colors.

Personalized Cooler Bag

Leather Phone Wallet

A wallet and a phone case

If they seem to often lose their phone and/or wallet, then this is the perfect gift for them. It puts the two into one and you can personalize it on top of that! Find this little gem right here!

Happy feet = happy guy.

Any of these slipper options are under $50 and are sure to make the fella’s feet on your list happy and comfortable for years to come. The warmest and softest are going to be the pile lined hardsole or softsole. If they tend to be tougher on shoes or like to walk the dog in their slippers, go for the hardsole for longer durability. The Double Bottle Fleece Slippers are going to be a bit lighter and flexible. More slipper options can also be found here.

Pile Lined Hardsole Slipper / Pile Lined Softsole Slipper / Double Bottom Fleece Slippers

For the baseball enthusiast…

For those guys on your list who love baseball and feel it their life’s mission to visit every MLB stadium, get them this baseball stadium map.

Major League Baseball Map

Gifts for Men Under $75

Two Bag Golf Organizer

For the Golfer

Get the golfer on your list organized and maybe even give him some room to grow with this two bag golf organizer. It also has pull-out baskets for storing tees, balls and gloves.

A Good Set of Sawhorses

There are few things worse than rickety sawhorses. Grunt Labor and I have had our share of them. Finally getting good solid sawhorses that wouldn’t buckle when something was put on them was one of the best investments we made. This set of two sawhorses includes a cool clamping feature.

WORX Clamping Sawhorses

Crosley Record Player

A Great Turntable

As we’ve previously discussed, vinyl is back. I’ve already bought myself this Crosley turntable – and it hasn’t stopped playing since I got it – except when I’m sleeping. This is perfect for those guys on your list who love vinyl.

A Manly Toiletry Bag

Every man needs a good travel bag – preferably a pretty leather one with their monogram on it. This is a great gift for guys who travel a lot!

Monogrammed Leather Toiletry Bag

Personalized Wallet

Personalized Wallet with Hidden Message

This wallet is one of my favorite finds this holiday season. First off, it’s leather. I’ve never met a man who didn’t appreciate something leather. Secondly, you can have their initials put on the outside of it, but then also a special message on the inside. Think outside the box for the special message – I had song lyrics put on the wallet I got. Find this wallet here!

Gifts for Men Under $100

Powerbeats Wireless Earphones

A Good Pair of Wireless Earphones

Grunt Labor is a runner and wanted new earphones for a really long time. He got these Beats headphones earlier this year and uses them non-stop. He says they of course have great sound, but are really comfortable as well, which many in-ear headphones aren’t.

A Great Weekender Bag

Every guy needs a good weekender bag. One that’s durable, but not too “pretty” looking. Grunt Labor has one and as I’ve said before, he uses it all the time. These bags are the perfect size for weekend trips.

Weekender Bag

Gifts for Men Under $125

Personalized Leather Portfolio

Real Leather Padfolio

Grunt Labor requested a nice portfolio for Christmas as well. He’s tired of taking blah notebooks to meetings. This personalized leather portfolio is a little more pricey, but it will last forever. There are lots of options on Etsy though for leather portfolios.

Help him start the day off right…

I’m on a mission to bring back valets. These are just so handy and perfect for organizing your next day’s attire. Everything you need, all in one place. Find this valet here. This one even has a lidded storage compartment and pull-out drawer for added storage – what a great place to store watches too!

Standing Valet

The trendiest gift for men this season….

A professional shave at home…

If you really want to win them over this holiday season, then a great gift option is the new Gillette Labs Heated Razor. It’s warming bar distributes heat throughout the shave to give that feel of a professional hot towel shave at home. Both he and his face will thank you.

Gillette Labs Heated Razor

Share your best gifts for men who are hard to buy for in the comments!

More gift ideas:
Funny Gift Ideas
Gifts for Kids That Aren’t Toys
Gift Ideas for Friends
Unique Gifts for Someone Who Has Everything Already
Gifts for Drinkers
Best Gifts for People Who Travel
Gifts for Sarcastic Friends
Gifts for Grandparents
Gifts for Book Lovers
Gifts for People Who Love Music
Gifts for New Homeowners
Unique Personalized Gifts
Gifts that Keep Giving
Gifts for Her
Gifts for Couples
Gifts for Creative People
Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Entertainers
Gifts for DIYers

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November 25, 2019
Funny Gift Ideas for the Holidays

Whether you need Christmas gag gift ideas for a white elephant gift exchange or just funny gift ideas for your friends or a family member, look no further! This list is sure to have something even those folks with no sense of humor will be rolling over!

I always have a great time putting together this list of funny gift ideas for folks who do white elephant parties, dirty Santa gift exchanges or who just love to give a gift during the holidays that gives everyone a great laugh.

This list includes gifts at all price points and has something for both men and women too!

Here’s to fun during the holidays!

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Christmas Gag Gift Ideas: $10 or Less

Talk dirty to me.

Get all the ladies on your list hot and bothered by giving them a book full of pictures of men doing things they wish the men in their lives would do – clean the house. Find it here.

Get Chewie with it.

Give them some up close and personal one on one time with the one and only Chewbacca in soap form – available in multiple different scents. This is also a great gift for Star Wars fans and dids who love Star Wars would especially love this!

Taxidermy as they’ve never seen it before.

Even if you don’t have a soul to get this book for, hop over and take a gander through the book. Bless these animals hearts. It’s bad enough they died, but now they have been immortalized in horribly gone-wrong taxidermy attempts. There are some things you just can’t make up in life and this book is one of them.

Seriously. WTF.

Give an edge to the office memos with this WTF notepad. Also available in multiple other themes including Chill Out, Hot Gossip, Passive Aggressive and many more.

Is their nose running?

My first thought when I saw this runny nose dispenser was “Gross!,” but then I thought “Damn, that’s hilarious.” I don’t know who comes up with this stuff, but this one is pretty fantastic. It’s also only $10, so a great deal on a funny gift idea.

Funny Gag Gifts for Christmas: $25 or Less

A Funny, But Also Useful Gift

There are a few people on our gift list getting one of these for Christmas this year! It may look like a regular can o’ Spam, but its actually a Spam Can Safe!

The Lunch Bag that Will Freak Everyone Out

Just imagine them going into the break room and leaving this lunch box on the table! This one will provide laughs for a long time!

For Those Who Know Their Rights

This doormat is perfect for those folks on your list who are sometimes cantankerous and are likely to meet strangers arriving on their doorstep with a shotgun, rather than a smile.

Bring out their animal spirit.

These mugs literally made me laugh out loud when I first stumbled upon them. They are deceiving from a distance, but tip them up and your friend will reveal their true form. 😉 There are two people on our list who are getting these!

Are they full of you-know-what?

If you’ve got a person on your list who is also a camper and/or a big fan of National Lampoon’s Christmas, they might really get a kick out of this garden flag.

Strike a pose.

Not your typical set of army men! These guys are working on their yoga poses.

Bite their head off.

Obviously, you’ll have to know who your gift recipient is for this one, but it makes a hilarious gift for folks on your list. I think it would be a hoot to give the gift recipient a tin full of cookies made with the cutter first and then the cookie cutter.

Be a little squirrelly.

Who knew a squirrel could rock a pair of whitey tighties so well that it would warrant a Christmas ornament recreation of the sight?

Toilet coffee, anyone?

Serve them up a cup of coffee in real style – right in the bowl of a toilet.

Rock the beer belly.

Remind them to just go ahead and own that beer belly – even it isn’t really theirs. Find this fanny pack here.

Be an a**.

Perhaps a fantastic passive aggressive gift here for a boss? 😉 Find these magnets here.

I can’t believe you would accuse someone of such a thing.

Remind them of their sin while they’re eating breakfast each morning with this spoon.

Funny Christmas Gift Ideas: $50 or Less

Ding Dong!

Let’s all just stop for a moment, close our eyes and imagine someone taking this mat to heart and yelling “Ding Dong” multiple times outside your door. Hilarious, isn’t it? And you all know there are some people out there who would do it!

Make them feel safe at night.

When they lay down at night, they can snuggle up with this pillow, complete with a picture of yourself on it and feel a little bit safer. 😉

Help them annihilate their enemies.

This is one of those gifts that both young and old will have fun with. This marshmallow shooter shoots mini marshmallows at your enemies – killing them with sweetness.

Any funny gift ideas you can add to the list?

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Gifts for the Impossible Man

Gifts for Kids That Aren’t Toys

Gift Ideas for Friends

Unique Gifts for Someone Who Has Everything Already

Gifts for Drinkers

Best Gifts for People Who Travel

Gifts for Sarcastic Friends

Gifts for Grandparents

Gifts for Book Lovers

Gifts for People Who Love Music

Gifts for New Homeowners

Unique Personalized Gifts

Gifts that Keep Giving

Gifts for Her

Gifts for Couples

Gifts for Creative People

Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Entertainers

Gifts for DIYers

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November 22, 2019
The Best Gifts for Foodies

Got a few people on your list who absolutely love good food? Then I’ve got you covered with this list of the best gifts for foodies. Whether they love cooking, entertaining or just plain eating, there’s something here for them.

I think there’s a little bit of a foodie in all of us, right? I mean, who doesn’t love great food? Not all of us might enjoy preparing it, but we’ll all eat it, right? haha!

This list of gift ideas is geared toward all the foodies on your holiday gift list – including the cooks, the bakers, the hosts and yes, those who just love damn good food.

And while I don’t proclaim to be a fantastic cook myself (I leave that to my mother-in-law), some of these items in this gift guide are ones I own myself and have been complete game changers in my own kitchen.

Disclosure: Some product mentions in this gift guide are sponsored by Crate and Barrel. However, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy.

Christmas Gifts for Foodies

For the Cooks and Bakers on Your List

Walter White Let’s Cook Apron

If you’ve never watched Breaking Bad, this apron might not be that funny to you. If you have watched it, you probably just grinned. Every great cook deserves to have a great apron, right? Find this one here.

Goat, Vegetables and Bird Towel

Great cooks should also be outfitted with fantastic hand towels for their kitchen, no? I love these fun towels and all their colorful details. You can also opt for a sheep instead of a goat. Find both here.

Marble Pasty Slab

This is so much more than a pastry slab, folks. I have one of these and couldn’t live without it. Yes, it is a great pastry slab and perfect for rolling out doughs, but it also creates a countertop anyplace you need one. I have it on top of a buffet in my kitchen and it serves as a coffee bar there. It’s also a great serving board as well. Find this marble slab here.

Cuisinart 12 Piece Knife Set

Not only will these quickly prove their worth in the kitchen, but they will also add a colorful punch for those cooks on your list who love color. This knife set also comes with covers for each knife. At less than $25 right now, this is a heck of a deal – buy one as a gift and for yourself! Find the set here.

Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven

This isn’t your average toaster oven. It can also bake, broil and fry with its built-in air fryer. Perfect for those on your list who love experimenting with new cooking techniques! More details on this little gem here.

Cuisinart Dutch Oven

My mother-in-law bought me this dutch oven as a gift one Christmas and I use it for all sorts of things including soups, fried chicken and more. The best price I’ve found for this one is here.

Goldtouch Nonstick Quarter Sheets

Another gift from Mama here that I can’t live without now! These goldtouch nonstick quarter sheets are perfect for roasting vegetables, cooking biscuits, and anything else that requires a sheet pan.

Goldtouch Essentials Bakeware Set

If baking is their jam, get them the gold touch bakeware set which includes all the essential cookware for baking up all those sweet treats!

KitchenAid Artisan Shaded Palm 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer

The kitchen appliance that packs a serious punch in both the beauty and versatility department. You’ll only find this Shaded Palm hue at Crate and Barrel. There isn’t much this mixer can’t do and it does it all while looking pretty. If the foodie guy or gal on your list doesn’t already have one of these, then go ahead and make their year with this one. I’m willing to bet you’ll even reap a few benefits from gifting one of these – possibly in the form of cookies. Don’t think it can’t do more though – we use ours for everything from sausage balls to meringue. The mixer comes with a five-quart mixing bowl complete with handle, a flat beater, wire whip, spiral dough hook and a pouring shield.

For Serving Up All That Yummy Food…

No Such Thing as Too Much Butter Spreader

If you’ve got a hostess who has a good sense of humor, go for this butter spreader – there is no such thing as too much butter after all, right?

Cheese Markers

These cheese markers are made from vintage silverware and I think they are just beautiful. They are sold individually, so you can buy as little or as many as you like.

Qing Canape Plate Set

These beauties are on my own holiday wish list. These beautifully detailed canapé plates make a perfect gift for that host on your list who can appreciate color and pattern as well. Find the set here.

Tiffany Tulips Pitcher

If dragons might be too much for them, opt for this gorgeous Tiffany tulips pitcher. Honestly, I love it just as much as the plate set. How gorgeous would this be to use at a spring party?

Mousetrap Cheese Set

The most humorous cheese board you’ve ever seen! The metal “trap” portion is also a cheese slicer! At less than $25, this is great budget friendly gift for those hostesses on your list!

Chambray Napkin Set

Many of you may know that I love a great cloth dinner napkin. This chambray set could work with so many styles and color schemes. You’ll get bonus points for adding a monogram to them!

Fun Foodies Gifts

Sushi Ornament

Have a sushi lover on your holiday list? For those ones that just can’t get enough of it, this sushi ornament makes a super fun gift to give. It’s also less than $10!

Cheese T-Shirt

And for those who can’t get enough cheese of every kind in their lives, there’s this fun t-shirt. You can also choose from different color options with this one.

Gifts for Food Lovers

Carnivore Club

Have a meat lover on your list? Gift them a monthly subscription to the Carnivore Club. Choose from a snacking option, classy carnivore or an exotic jerky bouquet.

Global BBQ Sauce Collection

If grilling and BBQ is their thing, go for the global BBQ sauce collection – a set of six BBQ sauces from all over the world.

Gourmet Popcorn Seasonings

For those who love movie nights at home, they’ll enjoy creating their own popcorn creations with this seasoning set.

Handcrafted Spice Blends

If seasoning things up in the kitchen is their thing, choose four different handcrafted spices for them.

Vanilla Marshmallows with Salted Caramel / Nut and Dark Chocolate Toffee

For the sweet tooths on your list, either one of these would be a truly sweet treat to gift. I’m not a big marshmallow person, but these salted caramel topped ones look divine. I am a huge toffee lover and I would love nothing more than to sit myself down on the sofa with a bowl of this stuff.

Will you be picking up any gifts for foodies this year?

More gift ideas can be found below:

Gifts for the Impossible Man

Funny Gift Ideas

Gifts for Kids That Aren’t Toys

Gift Ideas for Friends

Unique Gifts for Someone Who Has Everything Already

Gifts for Drinkers

Best Gifts for People Who Travel

Gifts for Sarcastic Friends

Gifts for Grandparents

Gifts for Book Lovers

Gifts for People Who Love Music

Gifts for New Homeowners

Unique Personalized Gifts

Gifts that Keep Giving

Gifts for Her

Gifts for Couples

Gifts for Creative People

Gifts for DIYers

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November 21, 2019
Unique Gifts for Someone Who Has Everything

Sometimes it can be so hard to figure out what to get someone who has everything. If they need something, they usually buy it for themselves, right? Well, this unique gift ideas for the person who has everything list is sure to have something on it they will love!

We all have those people on our gift lists who are so hard to buy for. They seem to have everything. And if there is something they do need, they go buy it. It’s nearly impossible to shop for those people!

When it comes to buying holiday gifts for those folks, I try to think outside the box.

This list of gift ideas for someone who has everything is a combination of gifts I’ve gotten for those people in the past or am getting for them this year. There’s a little something here for everyone – personalized gifts, practical gifts, unique gifts and more.

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What to Get Someone Who Has Everything

Special Artwork

Custom Pet Artwork

While most people have plenty of photos of their pets, most don’t have a gorgeous piece of art depicting their pet. To have the portrait done, all you usually need is a photo you can send to the Etsy seller. I’m willing to bet you can pull one of those from your gift recipient’s Facebook page. If you can’t though, I have complete faith in your stealthy undercover snap-a-photo moves. Find out more about getting custom pet artwork here.

Custom Family Art / Custom House Art

Get a family portrait done in a different way – have it made into a one of a kind art piece. This is a fun twist on the traditional family portrait and a great way to make sure everyone is smiling! haha! Details on family art here.

I will never not include a custom home portrait in my gift guides at least once every holiday season. These babies are just too good not to mention. We’ve now given multiple people custom home portraits and they are always a hit and often bring a tear to an eye. All you’ll need is a photo of the house you want the portrait for. While giving them a portrait of the house they are in is always a great idea, you can also think outside the box – like their childhood home, the first house they started their family in, their grandparent’s home, etc. This will be something they will treasure for a very long time. Details on the house art here.

The Gift of Cozy – the holidays are the perfect time to spoil them!

Bucket Towel Warmer

I promise they will love you forever for this one! A towel warmer is the ultimate treat for those folks who seem to already have everything. Each time they come out of the shower, they’ll be greeted by a warm and cozy towel – courtesy of you. 🙂 Find this one here.

Weighted Blanket

Weighted blankets are all the rage right now and for good reason – they keep you all nice, warm and tucked in all night long for a great night’s sleep. These come in multiple different weight and color options, along with great reviews. Find them here.

Minnetonka Women’s Cally Slipper / Minnetonka Men’s Pile Lined Hardsole

One thing I like to spoil people with is a great pair of slippers. They might buy themselves a pair of slippers, but they often won’t splurge on a really great pair that are super soft and cozy and made to last for years. My go-to place for great slippers is Minnetonka.

The Never Fail Gift for Someone Who Has Everything

Happy Moments Gift Card

A night out on the town is always a great gift to give. Even if they already have everything, they still have to eat, right? They can treat themselves to a great dinner followed by a movie or perhaps a little shopping. I love giving Happy Cards because they offer such a wide variety of places to eat and shop with just one card. Another great option for holiday gifts is the Happy Holidays gift card as well! See all the Happy Card options here.

Unique and Useful Gifts

Norman Rockwell Calendar / Custom Photo Calendar

Everyone needs a calendar, right? Two options here and neither will fail you. Everyone loves a great Norman Rockwell print and they’ll get to enjoy a new one every month with this calendar. For family members like grandparents and aunts and uncles on your list, make them a custom calendar complete with pictures of the littles all through it.

Jeweled Cross Medallion Coasters

Currently at just $14, these coasters are a steal. I actually have a set of these myself and adore them. They are gorgeously detailed and very high quality – a great unique gift for folks. Find them here.

Personalized Leather Yeti Handle

The person who has everything might have a Yeti, but do they have a handy little personalized handle for it? Not only do these look great, but they are functional too. Find it here.

Legacybox

Legacybox is one of the coolest things I’ve found. You send them all your old family photos, slides, VHS tapes, anything like that and they digitize it for you. This is a really great gift for your family members or friends who are family history buffs or just lovers of old family photos and videos. You can find Legacybox on Amazon.

Amazon Echo Dot

When we got our Echo Dot, I fell hard and fast. This thing is just a little gem. You can ask it to look something up for you, add items to your grocery list which it can sync to your phone, tell it to play Eric Church, The Little Mermaid, or whatever your little heart desires and it will do it. It’s flat amazing. Find the Echo here.

Spring in Central Park Umbrella

Umbrellas should be pretty and functional. That’s why I love this one. I actually have it myself and it’s never failed me. This umbrella is compact, so easily fits in a handbag and is great for travel, but is big enough to cover me, the hubs and kid and is sturdy as well. Find it here.

The MET Masterpiece Paintings

If they are an art lover or would just enjoy taking a jaunt through The MET via their own sofa, then get them this book that contains the most iconic and greatest paintings that The MET has. It has gorgeous, color illustrations of each painting from countless different time periods.

Unique Gifts They Can Adorn Themselves With

Statue of Liberty Neckerchief / Tiffany Irises Scarf

I love a great scarf and these two are no exception. Not only would the Statue of Liberty neckerchief be beautiful adorning the neck or handbag of someone, but I also think it would be beautiful framed. We actually got the Irises scarf for someone on our gift list last year and she loved it!

Something Unique and Lucky

Lucky Cat

I’m not a cat person, but even I think this cat is fun! This beautifully painted ceramic cat has a raised left paw to to bring good fortune in their home. It comes in multiple different color options. Find it here.

Gifts that Nod to Home

State Pillow / State Towel

Give that hard to buy for person in your life a pillow or towel showcasing the state they live in, their original home or where they attended college. Find the pillow here and the towel here.

Something Tasty

Fresh Specialty Oranges

I’m not crazy. My grandfather, who had everything he could possibly need, received the best oranges for Christmas as a gift one year. We both gobbled them up and I’m not even an orange person.

Any ideas you can add for what to buy someone who has everything already?

More Gift Ideas:

Gifts for the Impossible Man

Funny Gift Ideas

Gifts for Kids That Aren’t Toys

Gift Ideas for Friends

Gifts for Drinkers

Best Gifts for People Who Travel

Gifts for Sarcastic Friends

Gifts for Grandparents

Gifts for Book Lovers

Gifts for People Who Love Music

Gifts for New Homeowners

Unique Personalized Gifts

Gifts that Keep Giving

Gifts for Her

Gifts for Couples

Gifts for Creative People

Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Entertainers

Gifts for DIYers

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November 20, 2019
Best Gifts for Travelers

Have a jetsetter or two on your holiday gift list? Whether they love to travel for pleasure or they have to travel for work, there is sure to be something on this list of gifts for people who travel for them! These are THE best gifts for travelers – no matter if they’re off on an adventure or off to another work meeting.

This gift guide is full of travel gift ideas – some more practical and useful, some more meaningful and a way to remind your gift recipient of an adventure they went on.

While trotting around the globe is fun and exciting, even if you’re doing it for work, it can also be stressful sometimes. I love to go new places with the family and make new memories on our adventures, but I can easily get stressed when it comes to getting us all there along with everything we need there. Thus why this gift guide includes both incredibly useful gifts for people who travel and also travel related gifts that people can look at and remember a fun trip or give them inspiration for a new adventure.

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Gifts for Travel Lovers

Great Travel Gifts to Help Them Get There

For planning their adventures…

The Bucket List

If they love traveling all around the world, get them this book. It covers 1000 trips of various sizes and for various ages. It’s sure to leave the world travelers on your list adding to their own bucket list.

The Road Trip Book

If they never pass up a good road trip, give them this book. It covers over 1000 road trips across the globe from simply scenic drives to adventurous ones and more cultural based ones.

50 States, 5000 Ideas

If seeing every state is on their bucket list, this one is for them! This book covers 5000 trip ideas throughout the 50 United States! No detail is left untouched here – it covers best times for travel, what to see and much more!

Airbnb Gift Card

Give them a start on their next adventure with an AirBnB gift card from GiftCards.com. You can get an AirBnB gift card for as little as $25 or as much as $500. No matter the amount, they’ll be grateful for your help on their next trip!

For packing…

Weekender Bag

If they often jet off for a weekend, but don’t have a great weekend bag, then fix that problem now. Grunt and I love weekend trips and we’d be lost without our weekender bags. They hold just enough for 2-3 nights as well as your toiletry bag and an extra pair or two of shoes.

Packing Cubes

These packing cubes are handy for both individuals and families traveling. These organize and help to take advantage of every inch of a suitcase by condensing clothing into the cubes. We have a set of these and it easily organizes both mine and the Circus’ clothes! A travel must in my opinion!

Travel Jewelry Box

I rarely take a trip without my travel jewelry box. These little things are so handy for organizing your jewelry while traveling and keeping necklaces from getting all tangled up!

Foldable Travel Duffel Bag

Tend to come home with more than they left with? Get them a foldable travel duffel bag. It folds down to easily fit inside their luggage or carry on. If needed, they can unfold and fill it with treasures they bring back home.

For getting around once they’re there…

Hong Kong Laptop Tote

This is the holy grail of laptop totes. I have it myself and can say it is wonderful for those of us who have to travel for work or take work with us when we travel.

Convertible Bryant Pouch

This handy little pouch can be a wristlet or a crossbody bag. Either way your gift recipient uses it, it will still carry all the essentials they’ll need while perusing a new city.

3-in-1 Convertible Backpack

And this is the holy grail of backpacks. It can go from backpack to tote to shoulder bag with a single click. It can easily hold your laptop if needed or work as an overnight bag.

To help them keep up with their stuff while traveling…

Leather Passport Cover

In my opinion, leather never goes out of style and only gets better with age. Give the adventurers on your list a passport cover to remind them to be wild and to also help them keep up with their passport!

Travel Cord Roll

Traveling these days consists of making sure you’ve packed chargers for your phone, laptop, and then you’ve also got to make sure you have those earbuds and maybe a random USB cord or two. This travel cord roll keeps it all in place!

Where to Next Luggage Tag

Another leather beauty here! This gorgeous luggage tag is perfect for that outdoorsy traveler in your life. This luggage tag will last for years and years to come.

Custom Luggage Tags

Custom luggage tags especially for them! They will definitely know their bag with their special tag on it. Got a couple or family on your list that does a lot of traveling? Make them coordinating tags!

Useful Travel Gifts

How to Read the Menu

One here for the world travelers, especially the ones who might not know the language of where they’re going. This set of three books will help anyone traveling to Spain, Italy or France understand the menu.

4-in-1 Adapter

For the world traveler on your list, this adapter allows them to easily adapt your plugs to work in 150 countries. The adapter is color coded and comes with the countries printed inside the box with their corresponding color.

Sparkly Gifts for People Who Love to Travel

Airplane Necklace

Wander + Lust Jewelry has some of the prettiest travel related jewelry. This airplane necklace caught my eye immediately. I love how the front airplane wings resemble feathers.

Custom Coordinate Necklace

This coordinate necklace is a very thoughtful gift that your adventurer would definitely appreciate. Choose any coordinates – think a trip you took together or something like that.

Gifts For the Outdoorsy Travelers

Phoozy Phone Sleeve

This is the ultimate phone sleeve for adventurers on your list. The Phoozy sleeve helps to preserve the battery, floats if dropped in water, is drop proof, heat proof and cold proof. Worrying about their phone will be the last thing on their mind.

Super Brella Beach Umbrella

For all the beach goers on your holiday gift list, here’s one for them! This beach umbrella provides maximum sun and weather protection on the beach. It even has UPF 50+ to protect against UVA and UVB rays!

Water Resistant Backpack

With great reviews and loads of colors to choose from, this backpack is a surefire winner for outdoorsy folks on your list. It has both backpack straps and carrying straps so they can choose how to carry it.

Compact Inflatable Sleeping Pad

If they’re never quite sure where they’ll bunk down for the night, here’s a great gift for them. This sleeping pad has more cushion than a traditional sleeping bag, but transports more easily and inflates with about 10-15 breaths.

Cup Holder for Bicycles

Got an adventurer on your list who loves to bike? This cup holder was made for them! This shop has some of the cutest bicycle cup holders I’ve ever seen – they’re witty too. Perfect for that friend who loves their bike and also a laugh or two.

Cooler Chair

This is perfect for those guys or girls that love to fish, hunt or just sit by the lake for a while. Not only is it a seat and holds your beer (or other beverage of choice), but it also has a coozie holder built-in and we all know that’s essential for a cold beer. Am I right or am I right?

Happy Camper Mug

Give the campers on your list this fun happy camper mug.

Picnic Blanket

For the person who loves lazy days in the park or in their own backyard, this picnic blanket is perfect for them.

Memorable Travel Gift Ideas

Gifts that remind them of special trips and celebrate their love of travel…

Vintage Map Magnets

The perfect way for them to display photos from their trips on the fridge is with these vintage map magnets! You can choose your own cities to put on the magnets!

Airplane Ornament

If they are often up in the air and like it that way, snag them this airplane Christmas tree ornament to remind them of their travels every year.

Scratch Off Maps

Hands down, this is one of my most favorite gift ideas. These scratch-off maps are nothing short of genius and are priced great! As one travels to different places, when they come back, they can scratch off the place they went to reveal a beautiful watercolor underneath. You can find the United States version here and the world version here.

50 States Photo Map

If they have visiting every state on their bucket list, then this United States photo map is a fun and meaningful gift to give them! As they visit each state, they’ll be able to come back home and cross it off their list with a photo. You can also choose to give them an individual photo state or other countries – they can be found in this shop.

Jet Set Coaster Set

This set of coasters features four different airport codes vintage style. It’s perfect for that person who both loves to travel and appreciates a good vintage touch. I have a pair of these handmade coasters myself and love them.

Firstleaf Wines

Get them a bottle of wine from one of their favorite places to travel! Firstleaf has handpicked wines from all over the United States as well as Italy, Spain, Chile, and France – just to name a few. Most bottles are less than $20!

Vintage Travel Posters

You can get 95 printable vintage travel posters here. Pick out a few of your gift recipient’s favorite travel spots or a poster from a place you visited together, print it out and frame it for them!

City Map on Wood

Here’s another art option for travel lovers on your list. Have a map of one of their favorite cities turned into a piece of art on wood. Choose from several different sizes, styles and of course, cities!

Ticket Stub Diary

I keep just about every zoo ticket, movie ticket, subway ticket and whatever other little tokens such as those that we use on our trips. I love this ticket stub diary because you can actually flip through to look at the mementos from trips.

Travel Journal

These leather wrapped travel journals are perfect for the adventurer who does some reflecting while they are traveling or who just likes to reminisce on their adventures. They come in many different options.

Any great gift ideas for travelers you would like to share?

More gift idea lists…

Gifts for the Impossible Man

Funny Gift Ideas

Gifts for Kids That Aren’t Toys

Gift Ideas for Friends

Unique Gifts for Someone Who Has Everything Already

Gifts for Drinkers

Gifts for Sarcastic Friends

Gifts for Grandparents

Gifts for Book Lovers

Gifts for People Who Love Music

Gifts for New Homeowners

Unique Personalized Gifts

Gifts that Keep Giving

Gifts for Her

Gifts for Couples

Gifts for Creative People

Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Entertainers

Gifts for DIYers

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November 18, 2019
Gifts for Little Kids that Aren’t Toys

Most kids can easily create a list a mile long containing all the toys they want for Christmas. I know my kid can and already has! But, we don’t always want to get them just toys. This list of gifts for kids that aren’t toys has a few things they might not have wanted, but will end up enjoying – a whole lot.

If any of you have kids or grandkids like my little Circus, they’ve already made up their list for Santa and their parents and it’s full of toy after toy after toy. And hey, that’s alright! It is Christmas and I can’t imagine not seeing the Circus’ face light up as she gets a few toys she’s been longing for.

However, I also like to surprise the Circus with a Christmas gift or two that she didn’t ask for and that aren’t toys, but that she will enjoy just as much.

If you’re on that same page, this list of gifts for kids might have a thing or two the littles in your life would love – they just don’t know it yet!

This list is more focused on gifts for little kids, roughly ages 4-8ish. My kiddo fits in that age bracket, so it’s easier for me to come up with things that kids in that age group would enjoy. Some of these gifts could absolutely work for kids younger or older than four and eight, and of course, you’ll be the best judge for that!

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Non Toy Gifts for Kids

Gifts for Creative Kids

Have a kid on your list who loves art projects? Stock them up on cool projects and craft supplies!

Suncatcher Art Kit

It’s hard to find a kid who doesn’t love a good, fun art project. We are big fans of sun catchers around here and the Circus loves making them. This sun catcher kit has 20 different ones to complete!

3D Pen

Bring their art to life with this 3D pen! This is definitely one for kids that are a little older, as it does plug in and heat up. Instead of ink, this pen puts out plastic to create 3D shapes.

Paint by Sticker Kit

We also love some painting by sticker around here. These are especially great for road trips to keep the kids occupied. It also requires them to use those fine motor skills as well.

Gifts for the R&R Kids

Have a kiddo who loves a good movie night? Check these ideas out for them!

Kids Size Recliner

My kiddo asked for one of these last year and her wish was granted! She loves relaxing in her recliner during movie night! Find this one here!

101 Movies Book

This is something both parents and kids can enjoy! Besides noting each of the 101 movies to watch, this book also has a section for the kiddos to be movie critics themselves and write their own reviews.

Pig Ottoman

Not ready to commit to a kid’s recliner? How about an ottoman for them to prop their feet on? This one is adorable, but you can also get it in other animal varieties including: an elephant, panda, and cow.

Gifts for Kids Who Love Adventure

Have a kiddo who’s always up for adventure? These might help them out on their next one…

World Traveler Play Set

This fun little play set includes tickets, postcards, a passport and more that can take your little kiddo on whatever adventure they create for themselves. Find this set here.

Fox Sleeping Bag

Whether they’re camping under the stars or in the den, they’ll enjoy it even more in this woodland fox sleeping bag! Other animal designs available. Find it here!

Gifts for the Animal Loving Kids

It’s hard to find a kid who doesn’t love animals. Here’s a couple options for them…

Zoobooks Magazine Subscription

We love our Zoobooks magazine around here! This is one of those gifts that keep giving all year long! Zoobooks has magazine subscriptions geared toward all different age brackets; you can find one that fits well for your kiddos here.

Canine Christmas Tree

This one is perfect for dog lovers and it also gives kids their own special little holiday decoration. This canine Christmas tree lights up and also plays music. My daughter received one of these for Christmas last year and she adores it!

Gifts for the Super Hero Fan

Every kiddo needs a little super hero magic in their lives…

The Big Book of Bedtime Stories for Super Heroes

Send your kids off to bed ready to dream about all their super powers. The Big Book of Bedtime Stories for Super Heroes will set the scene for super dreaming!

The Book Book of Super Villains

One must always be educated in the villains as well! The Big Book of Super Villains leaves no villain untouched!

Gifts for the Kids Who Love Drawing and Writing

For the kids who are always dreaming through words and drawings…

Personalized Notebooks

At Minted, you can get personalized notebooks for kids and choose to get either lined or blank paper inside the notebook. We’re getting the Circus two notebooks – one blank for drawing and one lined for writing this year. Each is personalized with her name as well. Find the Dino notebook here and the full selection of kid’s notebooks from Minted here.

Personalized Stationery

When I was a kid, I had a few fancy notepads that had my name on them and I thought that was so cool. Since the Circus is learning how to write now, I thought it might be fun to get her some of her own stationery that she can write letters to family and friends on. Besides the rainbow design there are also lots of other designs to choose from here.

Black Paper Sketchbook

If you’ve got a mini-artist on your hands, then they will think this black paper sketchbook is super cool. They might never want to go back to boring white paper after using this.

Moonlight Pen Set

To go along with the sketchbook, get them some brightly colored pens or markers, like this moonlight pen set that really pops on the black drawing paper.

Gifts for the Kids Who Love Personalization

They think it’s pretty cool when something has their name on it…

Personalized Beach Towels

Your kids won’t ever fight over beach towels again because they’ll each have their own personalized one! There are lots of different themes, animals, patterns and designs to choose from at Just So Posh. Find the whale one here.

Personalized Activity Placemats

If you’ve got littles who are learning their ABCs, numbers, or how to tell time, a great way to help them with that is with these personalized activity placemats. They keep learning fun while eating dinner and also wipe clean!

Gifts Especially for Strong Girls

Books to teach our girls to be strong, determined and to stand for what they believe in…

She Persisted

This book tells the stories of 13 different American women who changed the world in some way. They range from Harriet Tubman to Sally Ride to Helen Keller just to name a few. Find the book here.

I Dissent

This is the story of the one and only, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and how how she’s spent her life standing up for equality by arguing against unfair treatment. It’s in picture book form, so it’s easily digestible for little girls. Find it here.

What non toy gifts will you be picking up this year?

More Gift Ideas:

Gifts for the Impossible Man

Funny Gift Ideas

Gift Ideas for Friends

Unique Gifts for Someone Who Has Everything Already

Gifts for Drinkers

Best Gifts for People Who Travel

Gifts for Sarcastic Friends

Gifts for Grandparents

Gifts for Book Lovers

Gifts for People Who Love Music

Gifts for New Homeowners

Unique Personalized Gifts

Gifts that Keep Giving

Gifts for Her

Gifts for Couples

Gifts for Creative People

Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Entertainers

Gifts for DIYers

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November 16, 2019
Gifts for Readers that Aren’t All Books

If you have an avid book reader on your holiday gift list, take a look at at this list of best gifts for readers! There are some great books you could get them, but there are also great gifts for book lovers that aren’t books!

Since we talk books around here a good bit (although I am behind on sharing my latest good reads with you!), I thought it would be fun to create a gift list full of gifts for bookworms this holiday season.

I’ve complied some of my favorite reads (and ones I have on my to-read list) in different genres, but since it can sometimes be hard to sometimes pinpoint exactly what a fellow reader might like to read, I’ve also gathered some non-book gifts for book readers. I have to say, some of these are just super creative!

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Gifts for Bookworms

Non-Book Gifts for Avid Readers

Library Card Socks

For the guy or gal who still believes in the power of a real book and the beauty of the library, grab them these library card socks. If you’ve got someone who’s a bit of a rebel, get them these banned book socks.

Literary Glass

Choose to have book page text from Pride and Prejudice, Sherlock Holmes, Hamlet, Les Miserable, or the Count of Monte Cristo put on this literary glass. This glass is perfect someone who winds down with a good book & drink before bedtime.

Book Coaster Set

This set of coasters is the perfect gift to complement your reader’s favorite reading nook. A perfect spot for their drink, but they’ll also love how unique these are. These are handmade and come complete with a wrap, ready for gift giving.

Book Inspired Candle

Each book candle has it’s own signature smell that relates to the book. The Great Gatsby features gin, juniper and daisy, To Kill a Mockingbird is Mint Sweet Tea and Catcher in the Rye is Bourbon and Tobacco Flower. The labels are also made to look like library checkout cards!

Ex Libris Book Stamp

Got a reader on your list who keeps every book they’ve read and will loan them out, but only under strict instruction? Get them this Ex Libris Book Stamp or opt to get one that says “From the Library Of” or “This book belongs to.”

Colorful Library Card Pillows

Another perfect item to cozy up their reading nook is one of these library card throw pillows. Again, this is a great gift for those folks who can still remember what a library card looked like!

Literary Tattoos

Help them rep some of the most famous literary quotes with these literary tattoos. Besides famous quotes, it also includes reading mantras, pretty art and odes to punctuation.

Scratch Off Reading List

For the literary person on your list who is serious about reading the classics, get them this scratch off reading list. As they read each book, they can scratch it off on the poster to reveal an image.

Book Gifts for Book Readers

A book about books.

1,000 Books to Read Before You Die

This book about books features literally 1,000 books to read and why you should read them. It includes genres from fiction, children’s, poetry, science fiction and just about everything else under the sun. Find it here.

For the Person Who Doesn’t Know What Rain on a Tin Roof Sounds Like

My Southern Journey / Once There Was a Farm

If you’ve got someone on your list who needs to fall in the love with the South, get him or her a Rick Bragg book. He’s written my favorite books about the south. A good place to start is with My Southern Journey – short personal narratives he’s written throughout his writing career. If you think they’re ready to jump right on in though, get them his All Over But the Shoutin’ book. I am also a big fan of Once There Was a Farm. This book goes farther back than Bragg’s and recounts the stories of growing up on a farm in the 1920’s and 30’s with just Dabney’s mother running the farm. It’s not a very well known book, but I discovered it about 12 or 13 years ago and have read it countless times since.

If they need a bit more easing into the South…

South of Broad

If memoirs and non-fiction isn’t their thing, but you still think they need a good education about the South, then get them a Pat Conroy book. Any Pat Conroy book will do, however I am partial to South of Broad as it was the first I read of his and I fell hard. And even if you don’t think they would like books about the South or they know all about it, but they’ve never picked up a Pat Conroy book, then change that now. Bless their souls, what is wrong with them?

For Those Who Need a Laugh

It Looked Different on the Model / Stories I’d Tell in Bars

I haven’t read either of these before, but reading the synopsis, both are getting added to my to-read list. Sometimes we just need a good laugh and to know that we aren’t alone in the world when we’re in a dressing room staring at our reflection in the mirror wondering what in the hell went wrong. Both of these books will aid in that.

For the One Who Isn’t Scared of a Few Ghosts

Four and Twenty Blackbirds / The House on Tradd Street / The Family Plot

These are a few of my all-time favorite ghost stories. The first two, Four and Twenty Blackbirds and The House on Tradd Street are actually the first in a series of books. I’ve read Four and Twenty Blackbirds a few times now as well as its follow-up books. It mixes history with voodoo and of course, a good family secret or two. The House on Tradd Street is set in Charleston, South Carolina and again mixes some history in there, complete with an old house (which I’m a sucker for) that holds a few secrets. The Family Plot is written by the same author of Four and Twenty Blackbirds and is one of her newer books. Again, it’s set in an old house that’s been abandoned for years and is now being stripped of its “good stuff” before it’s demolished. However, the house is haunted – and not with the good kinds of ghosts.

Are they history buffs?

Before We Were Yours / Spinning the Moon

Both of these books have a good bit of historical fiction weaved into them. Before We Were Yours goes back and forth between present day and the 1930s and creates a historical fiction story from the Georgia Tann scandal in the 1930s when children were being kidnapped from their parents and then sold via her “adoption agency” to families all over the country – an amazing read, y’all. Definitely one of my favorites to date. Spinning the Moon is actually two books in one by one of my favorite authors, Karen White. One novel is set during the Civil War and the other during Reconstruction. Both books are excellent reads and its even better because it is two stories in one book!

For the Girl Power Person…

Bad Girls Throughout History / Becoming / Notorious RBG

These are for the people who are all about empowering females. Bad Girls Throughout History chronicles the lives of 100 revolutionary women from all walks of life including Joan Jett to Marie Curie. Becoming is Michelle Obama’s much anticipated memoir. And finally, Notorious RBG is about the one and only Ruth Bader Ginsburg, whom I consider to be one of the most inspirational women ever. In a nutshell, this book tells the story of how one small woman has dedicated her life to further gender equality in our country. And she’s still doing it at 85. That’s truly just the tip of the iceberg though – RBG is a force to be reckoned with and there’s no doubt in my mind, females wouldn’t be where we are today without her.

For the Parents Still Trying to Figure It Out

But Did You Die? / I’m Sorry. Love, Your Husband / I Heart My Little A-Holes

These books are for those parents who need to know that it’s completely ok to not have your shit together. Because really, none of us do and if some of us say we do, we are straight up full of you know what. But Did You Die? is from the same authors of I Just Want to Pee Alone, which was another hilarious foray into the world of bad parenting at it’s best. I’m Sorry. Love, your husband. is parenting from a dad’s view. It will make men feel not alone and make women realize that it’s not just their husbands that are stupid sometimes. 😉 I’m kidding. I Heart My Little A-Holes is just as the book cover says – a bunch of holy-crap moments no one tells you about parenting. We love them, but y’all know they are straight up little a-holes sometimes.

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Gifts for Sarcastic Friends
Gifts for Grandparents
Gifts for People Who Love Music
Gifts for New Homeowners
Unique Personalized Gifts
Gifts that Keep Giving
Gifts for Her
Gifts for Couples
Gifts for Creative People
Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Entertainers
Gifts for DIYers

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November 15, 2019
Gifts for the Drinkers

Have a few people on your gift list who love their libations? These drinking gifts include something for every kind of drinker. Whether they love beer, wine, whiskey or something else, we’ve got you covered with the best gifts for drinkers right here.

Doesn’t libations just sound like a dirty word? Maybe I’m just weird and it just sounds like a dirty word to me. Either way, I’ve never shied away from using a dirty word, so why start now?

If you have people on your gift list who love to partake in a few libations now and then, these alcohol related gifts are for them. And if you partake in the drinks with them, then they could be perfect for you too. 😉

Let’s have a little fun! Here are Christmas gift ideas for people who love to drink. Be it cheap beer, martinis, straight tequila or wine, there’s something here for each of them!

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Gifts for Alcohol Lovers

Most people who love their libations often have a preferred poison. So I’m going to break this down into general alcohol gifts and then specific types of liquor related gifts.

General Alcohol Christmas Gifts

Bracelet Flask

Perfect for girlfriends on your list who love both style and a nip every now then, this bracelet flask will check off both items.

Skull Decanter with Shot Glasses

A unique decanter is always a great gift for folks who love their libations. I actually have this set and we love it’s fun detail and heavy durability.

Flask Book Box

They can hide their special stash with this one! Really want to wow them? Fill the flask with a liquor they wouldn’t normally treat themselves too.

Porch Drinking Cocktail Napkins

Memory Loss Cocktail Napkins

Fun cocktail napkins are always a no-fail gift for drinkers on your list. I love the vintage feel these have! At just $5 a pack, you could treat them to both designs.

Gold Coupe Glass

Gold Rocks Glass

Another no-fail gift for those of us who love our libations are glass sets. Gorgeous matching sets are something most of us don’t often treat ourselves to, so they make great gift ideas!

Ice Bucket

An ice bucket is always a great addition to their bar! This one comes with a coordinating gold lid and ice tongs. They can use it to chill a bottle of wine or for ice for mixing up cocktails!

Booze and Vinyl

This book takes you through records from the 1950s to the 2000s along with cocktails and drink recipes to compliment each album. I mean, personally, I can’t think of anything better than this. Can you?

Gifts for Beer Drinkers

The Ultimate Coozie

This isn’t just any coozie – it’s a triple insulated bottle cooler that will keep their beer cold wherever they go.

Lawnmower Beer Can Holder

Mowing the lawn won’t be nearly as bad with their beer close at hand, right?

Beer Flight Paddle

They can have their own tasting party right at home with this beer flight paddle. It comes with the glasses and you can choose from different colors as well.

Beer Cap USA Map

If they love trying all kinds of different beers from different places, then this beer cap map is perfect for them. You can also opt to get one of these in a single state shape – find those here.

Hold My Beer Coozie

For friends who make questionable choices while drinking, get them this coozie featuring the words that precede every stupid thing I’ve ever done.

Personalized Beer Can Handle

Turn their beer can into a mug with this beer can handle. If you want to have fun with this, instead of their name, use their embarrassing nickname. 😉

Beer Bottle Holster

Free up their hands with this beer bottle holster. It loops right onto any belt and can be personalized custom stamping.

Gifts for Wine Drinkers

Firstleaf Specialty Wines

Treat them to a monthly box of wine or a few select specialty wines from Firstleaf. Don’t think this one will set you back a lot – most all the wines are less than $20 a bottle.

Unique Wine Bottle Covers

Presentation is key. Gift that special bottle of wine clad in a British soldier’s uniform, a bullfighter or frenchman. Everyone will get a giggle out of it!

Insulated Wine Glass

The ultimate in keeping wine cold right here. This Corkcicle wine glass will keep wine cold for 9+ hours. Perfect for beach and pool loving folks!

Shower / Bathtub Wine Glass Holder

I won’t lie. I have one of these. And it really does work. For the guy or gal who loves to unwind with a hot shower or bath and a glass of wine, this is perfect for them.

Wine Tote

For the person who likes to take their own wine to events, this wine tote will hold up to four bottles of wine and it also has a handy dispenser.

Wine Rack

This wine rack is perfect for guys or gals who have just gotten their own place! It’s compact, but gorgeous design will work just about anywhere!

Gifts for Cocktail Drinkers

Retro Cocktail Coasters

For the person who takes advantage of just about every cocktail hour they can, snag them these retro style cocktail coasters. They might just inspire them to try out some cocktails from the 50’s!

Fruit Keg Tapping Kit

Help them create their own fruity kegs with this fruit keg tapping kit. This is perfect for both folks who love a fruity cocktail and those people who do a lot of entertaining during the summer months.

Vintage Cocktails Book

If you have a friend who is all about cocktail hour, then they will love diving into this vintage cocktails book and whipping up a few new-to-them drinks.

Bar Caddy Dispenser

Also for the person who loves mixing drinks is this bar caddy dispenser. They can load it up with four of their favorite liquors and pour the perfect shot every time.

Gifts for Whiskey Drinkers

John Wayne Whiskey Glasses

If you’ve got someone who loves a good glass of whiskey and can appreciate The Duke, these glasses are for them.

Whiskey Soap

Do they like whiskey enough to soap up with it? Just remind them to not digest this whiskey soap.

Personalized Whiskey Barrel

Serious about their whiskey? Get them this personalized whiskey barrel. If they like to get creative, you can get them the barrel with a whiskey making kit.

Gifts for Vodka Drinkers

Vodka Coffee Mug

Maybe you find yourself questioning just what is in your friend’s mug. Get them this vodka coffee mug to warn others.

Vodka Sign

Help them set the tone in their house with this fun gift for vodka lovers. It’s just fun water after all. Right?

Gifts for Tequila Drinkers

Colored Margarita Salt

If you have a friend that loves tequila and/or margaritas, then this colored margarita salt would be a fun gift for them. You can get the entire set or individual colors.

Tequila Makes My Clothes Fall Off Sign

Like the song said, sometimes tequila just makes her clothes fall off. This one is sure to bring a few laughs!

Any drinking related gifts you’ll be picking up for folks this year?

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Gifts for Sarcastic Friends

Gifts for Grandparents

Gifts for Book Lovers

Gifts for People Who Love Music

Gifts for New Homeowners

Unique Personalized Gifts

Gifts that Keep Giving

Gifts for Her

Gifts for Couples

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November 14, 2019
Gifts for Friends: Holiday Gifts for Every Type of Friend on Your List

Want to get your friends something memorable for the holidays this year? Look no further, folks. These gift ideas for friends vary from memorable to funny to functional and a few other things as well. Whether you need best friend gift ideas, gifts for that special co-worker or anything else in between, there’s definitely something here for them.

Finding great Christmas gifts for friends is one of my favorite things during the holidays. I’m always about a funny gift for them, but I also love meaningful, just because or unique gifts that only they would appreciate.

This list of gift ideas for friends is a big mix of all those types of gifts. On top of that, these gifts range from $5 – $50, so there is truly something here for every budget.

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Christmas Gift Ideas for Friends

Funny Gifts for Friends

Jesus and Germs Soap Dispenser

Truth. They everywhere, y’all. Give them a blessing every time they go to wash their hands with this humorous soap dispenser. It’s only $15 – I’m willing to bet you’ll find some other great gifts from the store I found this little gem at as well.

Golden Girls Windshield Sun Shade

The gift that gives only your BFF a good laugh, but everyone that comes near their car on a hot sunny day. I feel like this might become a backdrop for many selfies as well.

The Funniest Candles You’ve Ever Seen

Hands down, one of the funniest gifts I’ve ever purchased. I came across these candles last year at a local store and probably stood in front of them for an hour reading every one of them and trying to decide which was best for a couple of my friends. And yes, these candles do actually smell really good – they aren’t just funny.

Golden Girl Altar Candles

I mean folks, it’s all the Golden Girls on altar candles. Do I need to elaborate? I think not. You can get this set of all four GGs for $38 – keep one for yourself and give the other three to your three best friends. Picture it. Christmas. 2018. <—See what I did there. If you didn’t, we can’t be friends. #sorrynotsorry

Unique Gifts for Friends

Head of a Lady Planter

For the green thumb friend on your list, give them this fantastic planter. They can fully customize it with “hair” of their choice.

Swan Umbrella

I adore a beautiful umbrella and I think they are always a great gift to give. This swam umbrella will even stand on it’s own.

Qing Cocktail Napkin Set

I adore the beautifully detailed design and that tassel – icing on the cake! These are perfect for the cocktail lovers or entertainers on your list!

Met Trinket Box

I think a sweet little trinket box is always a great gift to give – especially one as unique as this! It celebrates art from the one and only MET and New York City.

Egyptian Cat Bookmark

This cat bookmark makes a great unique gift for those cat lovers on your list or even those who are interested in Egyptian art, as this bookmark is based off an ancient Egyptian sculpture.

Pharaoh Pen

These fantastic little pens are – wait for it – a whopping $5. These are great gifts for friends, co-workers, teachers and make great stocking stuffers for kids too! The detail on these is very impressive.

Gifts for Friends Who Are Animal Lovers

Cats: Photographs

Have you ever seen a sassier cat? For the friend of felines on your list, they’ll adore this book. You’ve never seen cats like this before!

Dog Side Plates

These brightly designed plates will make even non-dog lovers smile! Four pups to choose from and a coordinating mug!

Flamingo Cookie Jar

If you have a friend on your list who loves the beach or flamingos, snatch them up this flamingo cookie jar – only $20 right now!

Classic Gift Ideas for Friends

Mikasa Palazzo Vase

Maybe it’s the Southern girl in me, or my love of fresh flowers, but personally, I don’t think you can ever go wrong with gifting a great vase. And that’s exactly what this one is – along with a great price!

Gold Feather Frame

I think the same is true of a good picture frame. These always make a great gift and especially in an age where most of our photos live in our phone – we need to print those out and enjoy them more!

A Great Coffee Table Book

All American Ads: 90s

This book was in the hotel we stayed at in New Orleans and I can’t tell you much I enjoyed flipping through it – perfect for us 80’s and 90’s kids! Definitely takes you on a trip down memory lane!

Whiskey in a Teacup

If they are southern to the core, go with Reese Witherspoon’s book, Whiskey in a Teacup. This book is a reflection of every great southern woman. It even has a few recipes in it!

Personalized Gifts for Friends

For those friends on your list who still know the power of a handwritten note, get them personalized stationery. There are lots of different styles to choose from for both guys and gals on your list here.

A Cup of Ambition

Cup of Ambition Coffee Mug

If they are a working girl, always on the go and climbing that ladder, then get them this coffee mug. They’ll start off every morning humming 9 to 5. 😉

What holiday gifts will you be getting for your friends this year?

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Gifts for Grandparents

Gifts for Book Lovers

Gifts for People Who Love Music

Gifts for New Homeowners

Unique Personalized Gifts

Gifts that Keep Giving

Gifts for Her

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Gifts for Creative People

Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Entertainers

Gifts for DIYers

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November 12, 2019
Gifts That Keep Giving
Looking for the gift that keeps on giving for someone on your holiday gift list? Look no further! This list of useful gifts that keep giving and monthly gift boxes are sure to be the perfect gift for a few folks on your list!

If you’re one for thinking out of the box when it comes to holiday gift giving, then this list is for you.

These are all gift ideas that keep on giving throughout the year.

Magazine subscriptions are usually the most thought of “gifts that keep giving” holiday gifts – and those are great options! What about a different gift that keeps on giving though?

I’ve got two different types of gifts that keep on giving here:
1. Practical, useful gifts that the gift recipeient will find themselves using over and over again.
2. Subscription Gift Boxes (some really unique ones!) that they’ll be surprised to get throughout the year!
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A Gift that Keeps on Giving

Useful Gifts They’ll Soon Find They Can’t Live Without

Anti-Stress Microwaveable Neck Wrap

For the overworked friend on your list, give them this neck wrap. This wrap pulls double duty – you can microwave it for a warm wrap or stick it in the freezer to use as a cold wrap. It also boasts a soothing lavender and chamomile scent.

Peter Thomas Roth Mask-Erade Set

If you really want to spoil them, give them this mask set to go along with that neck wrap. I’m a skincare junkie and these are some of my most favorite tried and true face masks right here at a great value – only $19 for the set!

The Giving Plate

Being a person who loves gifting, I adore the idea behind this plate. It doesn’t actually belong to any one person. The idea is to gift it to someone, full of sweet goodies of course, then they’ll fill it back up and pass it along to someone else. Beautiful, right? It’s a great way to get kids in a “giving” state of mind as well!

Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Speaking of cooking up yummy dishes, one of my favorite kinds of gifts that keep giving is great cookware! You can never go wrong with a good dutch oven – I use mine all. the. time. These things are so versatile. Make it even more special by giving them a tried and true recipe to go along with the cookware!

Polaroid Box Set

This one is perfect for the younger folks on your holiday gift list! They will love going “old school” taking Polaroids! This set comes with everything they need to get started. You might just have to give them a training session. 😉

Seasonal Wreath Subscription

Give them the gift of a beautiful front door all year long with this seasonal wreath subscription. With the start of each new season, they’ll be greeted by a gorgeous new wreath to go along with it.

Rosetta Stone

One of the best gifts you can give someone is the gift of learning something new – so how about a language? At Rosetta Stone, you can purchase a subscription to gift someone. This is great for people who love to travel the world or just always wanted to learn a new language.

Budget Planner

The gift of personal finance planning! There’s no better time to get on track with your budget than right before a new year. This financial planner will help your recipient start and stay strong in their spending, savings and more throughout the upcoming new year.

Yeti Rambler

If they have yet to buy themselves a YETI, do it for them now. We even have lowball YETIs for our cocktails. These suckers keep cold drinks cold for hours and vice versa for hot drinks. They even have YETI coffee mugs now if that would better fit your gift recipient.

Wine Tote

Are they a wine lover? This wine tote is something they’ll be able to reuse over and over again. This tote is perfect for them to load up their favorite wines to take to BYOB restaurants, a picnic in the park or parties!

Magnifier Pendant Necklace

Not your regular necklace! Beauty and functionality merge perfectly together in this magnifying pendant necklace! Perfect for ladies who have trouble reading small print and could benefit from a handy little magnifying glass posing as a pretty necklace around their neck. The reviews on this necklace are fantastic as well.

Defrosting Mat

I am the queen of forgetting to defrost meat. And never once have I ever successfully been able to use my microwave to defrost either. To those of you who have actually figured out how to properly use those settings, my hat is off to you. For the rest of us, there’s this defrosting mat.

Heritage Pocket Knife

On top of the beautiful detailing this pocket knife sports, you can also have it engraved with the gift recipient’s initials. This knife from Things Remembered is both special and useful. It has great reviews as well! Any guy on your list who always carries a knife would love this.

Stainless Steel Bar Soap

I don’t mind cooking, but I detest the smell that garlic and onions leave behind on my hands. To get rid of those, I run the back of a stainless steel knife along my fingers under the water. Let me just tell you though that this stainless steel soap bar is much safer. This is such a useful item that anyone who cooks often would be appreciative of.

Amazon Firestick

If they have yet to jump on the Firestick train, then go ahead and pull them on board this holiday season. I’ll be the first to say that when Grunt bought us one, I was like, why do we need that? And then I discovered that with this one little thing, I could watch all the television series I’d never gotten to watch before (hello Ally McBeal!) and then re-watch all my favorites (The Sopranos!). And I can also feed my 1970s, 80s and 90s movie addictions.

Legacy Box

I am a huge fan of Legacybox. If you’ve been around here for more than a hot second, you know that I am big on preserving those special family memories whether it’s a piece of furniture, a photo or hell, even a bottle of cologne. Legacybox is a service that digitizes all your old family photos, home videos and more. Talk about giving someone a walk down memory lane for the holidays, right?

Womens Pajamas / Mens Pajamas

Never ever discount just how much someone will appreciate a great pair of pajamas. Every year, my in-laws get me a new cozy pair of pjs for Christmas and every year, I wear the heck out of them. These womens pajamas have great reviews and come in a variety of colors and patterns to choose from – same with the men’s!

Subscription Boxes They’ll Love Getting Throughout the Year

Dollar Sock Crew Subscription Box

I think we all have that one friend who loves sporting trendy and/or cooky socks. A subscription to the Dollar Sock Crew will fit them perfectly. These subscriptions are super affordable too – it is called the Dollar Sock Crew after all! There are loads of different colors, themes, and patterns to choose from as well!

Firstleaf Wine Club

Wine drinker? They will love this gift – a subscription to Firstleaf Wine Club. Choose from red, white, a mix and how often to send a box. This is perfect for those people who love to try new wines, but also great for those who are just jumping into the wine world. Rather just select a few wines to get them? Just visit the Firstleaf store here and do that!

Bloomsy Box Subscription

Yes, flowers do “just” die, there’s something special about having fresh flowers in the house. There is just something about them that can lift your spirits a little and bring a smile out of you even on the roughest of days. Bloomsy Box offers flower subscriptions that you can gift to someone on your list. Once more, there are different options to choose from to fit your budget.

Apollo Surprise Box

Apollo Box is one of my go-to places for gifts. They also offer an Apollo Box Surprise Box that would make a great gift that keeps giving the whole year through. Each month or quarter, the gift recipient receives a box of unique goodies from Apollo Box. There are a few options to choose from when it comes to the subscription box – prices start at $30 for a box with products that are valued up to $50!

Mouth Snack Subscription Box

These snack subscription boxes from MOUTH come with a variety of 4-5 different snacks which could include a fruit and nut mix, gourmet pickles, popcorn, Indie poptarts and much more. This would be perfect for teens, college students, and bachelors on your gift list! I’m willing to bet grandparents would enjoy this too!

Blue Apron Gift Card

This gift idea is for those super busy people in your life or those people who love to cook and try new foods. Give them the gift of not having to figure out what’s for dinner with a gift card to Blue Apron. They’ll be able to decide what kind of meal and for how many they want to use their gift card for and they will be so grateful that all the heavy lifting was done for them. Personally, we have used Blue Apron before and loved it.

Stitch Fix Gift Card

Stitch Fix is perfect for those people who need to treat themselves a little, but rarely have the time to do it. Without ever leaving their sofa, they can have a personal stylist curate an outfit or two just for them. And if they like it, they can sign up to receive a new “fix” every month or however often they wish. Of course, you might not be the best person to nail down the exact style of the person on your gift list, so give them a Stitch Fix gift card. Stitch Fix offers packages for both guys and gals!

What are your go-to gifts that keep giving?

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November 11, 2019
Unique Gifts for Couples: Things They’ll Both Love!

Have a happy couple or two on your holiday gift list this year? Sometimes it’s easier to find a perfect gift for the couple, rather than finding something for each of them individually. Here, you’ll find 15+ unique gifts for couples! Trust me, these are some good gifts for couples – I want a few for myself!

While I don’t think my holiday gift list is all that long, others would disagree. Hi, Grunt. Lucky for me though, he just goes with it – he knows gifting is my thing.

There are quite a few people on the list, but it doesn’t always seem like a lot to me. I think part of it is because I tend to look for gifts that would work well for couples on my list and therefore, kill two birds with one stone. I especially do this a lot with aunts and uncles, parents, and close friends.

This gift guide contains some of my favorite holiday gifts for couples. Whether the loving couple is young or old, newly married or married for 30 years, there’s something here that will work perfectly for the both of them.

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Cool Gifts for Couples

Give them a place to relax…

Zero Gravity Patio Chair Recliners

If they love spending time lounging outdoors with a drink in hand, then these patio recliners are perfect for them. Get this set for only $80! Yes, that’s two chairs for that price – they have great reviews too!

Two Person Canopy Swing / Glider

If the couple is more of the cozying up, swinging type, you could opt for this swing/glider instead. It also offers shade for those who prefer to stay out of the sun. It’s still less than $100, has great reviews and comes with the cushions!

For outdoor loving couples…

Solo Stove Bonfire Fire Pit

Welcome to the future of fire pits. This fire pit burns with very little smoke, so no more smelling like smoke after bonfire nights! It’s also portable, so the couple can take the bonfire with them anytime they want.

Meyer Lemon Tree

Who wouldn’t love to have a Meyer lemon tree just a few steps away? These fragrant beauties grow indoors in all zones and outdoors in low frost zones. This is one of those gifts they’ll enjoy all year long, for years to come!

For both young and old couples…

One Pan, Two Plates Cookbook

This one is great for both newlywed couples or empty nesters! It is possible to cook for two, without having loads of leftovers and stacks of dirty dishes!

Ultimate Journeys for Two

For the adventurous couple on your gift list, help them plan their travel bucket list with this great book. It’s full of trip ideas all over the globe!

A nice addition to their kitchen and/or entertaining arsenal…

Cuisinart Ice Cream and Sorbet Maker

For the couple who loves a sweet treat and experimenting in the kitchen, give them their own ice cream maker! Just make sure you get invited over for dessert one night!

Nespresso Coffee and Espresso Maker

My uncle calls this the “Cadillac of coffee machines.” He’s right. I recently got one of these and love whipping up my own coffeehouse creations right in my very own kitchen!

Luna 5-Piece Decanter Set

Every couple needs a great decanter set. JoyJolt has a wonderful selection of all sorts of drink ware. Their Luna set is my personal favorite with its clean, classic lines.

Spoil them a little…

Towel Warmer

You’ll also find this one on my gift guide for the person who has everything – a towel warmer is a fantastic gift for so many different types of people! They will love you forever if you get them this one!

iRobot Roomba Vacuum

I can’t tell you how much the hubs and I both love our Roomba. It has made life just a little less hectic. They will love you for taking something like sweeping and vacuuming off their to-do list!

Treat them to a date night…

Date Night Bucket List / Happy Moments Gift Card

This one is perfect for couples with kids. They can pull a date night plan right out of the Date Bucket List and then head off to make it happen with their Happy Moments gift card! If you gift babysitting with this one, you’ll get loads of bonus points! 😉

Something custom…

Custom Return Address Stamp

I’m a sucker for a good return address stamp and/or labels. I lean toward stamps because the only thing you could run out of would be ink and that’s reloadable whereas you would always have to buy more labels. This return address stamp is simple, classic and one that any couple would appreciate it – especially when they are putting their return address on all those holiday cards!

First Christmas Spooning Ornament

When I stumbled upon this Christmas ornament, it was a laugh out loud moment! This isn’t one of your sappy, all in love, first Christmas ornaments. It’s much better than that! This first Christmas spooning ornament is perfect for of course, newlyweds! If they’ve been together for a while, you could opt for this spoon that says Spooning Since and then their wedding date.

Personalized Mixtape Doormat

I love this gift idea for a favorite couple! A doormat that looks like those mixtapes which defined your life during the 80’s and 90’s – need I say more? Have it personalized with the couple’s name or their song.

Personalized Cutting Board

While it is a cutting board, this is also a perfect charcuterie board, thus perfect for couples who entertain. Have it personalized with their name, monogram or whatever you like. I love the slate inlay it has – it gives a nice contrast to the wood.

Family Name and House Number Plaque

Help them mark their territory in style with this family name and house number plaque. It is fully customizable – you can even choose from over 15 different color combinations. If they might move around, then go with a family name sign that they could take with them wherever they go.

Love and Luck Horseshoe

Horseshoes are a symbol of good luck. Anytime I find them around the farm, I throw them up on the nearest random nail whether it’s on the house or in the toolshed. I figure you can’t ever have too many ways to get luck on your side. You can have this horseshoe customized with different wording options and different ribbon colors.

Something to treat themselves to…

Firstleaf Wines / Firstleaf Wine Club

Wines are perfect for couples, both young and old. If they are young, chances are, they aren’t going to often splurge on a bottle of good wine. Do the spoiling and splurging for them! Buy them a few unique wines from Firstleaf or get them a membership to the Firstleaf Wine Club where they will receive a few bottles picked especially for them however often you decide.

Gourmet Cheese Crate

How about some cheese to go with that wine? If they are foodies or enjoy some great cheese to go with their wine or snacking, this gourmet cheese crate is a great gift idea for couples. It comes with four different cheeses as well as dried fruits and mixed nuts. Paired with the wine gift, this could create the perfect date night at home!

Will a dynamic duo in your life be getting one of these couples gifts?

More gift ideas lists below!

Gifts for the Impossible Man

Funny Gift Ideas

Gifts for Kids That Aren’t Toys

Gift Ideas for Friends

Unique Gifts for Someone Who Has Everything Already

Gifts for Drinkers

Best Gifts for People Who Travel

Gifts for Sarcastic Friends

Gifts for Grandparents

Gifts for Book Lovers

Gifts for People Who Love Music

Gifts for New Homeowners

Unique Personalized Gifts

Gifts that Keep Giving

Gifts for Her

Gifts for Creative People

Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Entertainers

Gifts for DIYers

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November 6, 2019
Gifts for Creative People

Have a few people on your gift list that are just spewing with creativity? They’re always coming up with something that just leaves you in awe? Then they will love getting one of these gifts for creative people! These gifts will continue to foster their creativity and for that, they will love you forever. Here’s to the artsy people in your life!

I started doing a gift guide for creatives last year. You know those ones who can take nearly nothing or what you would have considered garbage and turn it into one of the most beautiful things you’ve ever seen in your life? Yep, this list of gift ideas is geared toward those people.

I’ve left some of the creative gifts from last year on the list (because they were too good not too!), but I’ve also added in more gift options to help you find the perfect gift for those artistic people on your list this holiday season.

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Gifts for Artistic People

Artist Palette Ornament

Give a nod to their artistic abilities with this quaint little palette ornament. This is one of those gifts that you truly can’t go wrong with – everyone loves an ornament that expresses them!

Waterproof Notepad

Am I the only one who seems to get great ideas in the shower, but then forget them as soon as I get out? 🙄 This notepad solves that problem! They’ll have a place to jot their idea down right then!

Inner Sparkle Tote Bag

Not only will they love this bag for it’s message, but they will also be able to easily transport their crafting supplies wherever they go! They’ll sparkle just carrying it.

Ways to Be Creative Book

Just like writers with writer’s block, we creatives often hit creative blocks – and that’s where this book comes in! It will help to get their creative juices flowing again!

Creative not Neat T-Shirt

It’s true – usually if you’re in the midst of a fantastic creative span, there won’t be a thing around you that will be neat and tidy. This shirt will validate their not-so-neatness.

Artist Palette Catchall Trinket Tray

This little tray will be the perfect bedside tray for the artsy person in your life. It can catch their jewelry or loose change at the end of the day, keeping it all corralled – making their lives a little neater.

Artist Palette Cheese Tray

Another artist palette tray option here, but this one for entertaining! This is sure to add some color and interest to their dinner party – even though those creatives tend to always be interesting. 😃

Happy Little Accidents Bob Ross Game / Bob Ross Coffee Table Book

I mean, can you ever go wrong with a Bob Ross themed gift? The answer is no. Never. If they’re fun-loving and into game nights, snag them the Happy Little Accidents game. If pretty pictures are more their thing, go for the coffee table book.

Van Gogh Salt and Pepper Shakers

Talk about the most interesting pair of salt and pepper shakers! Any creative soul will appreciate these! The shakers even replicate Van Gogh’s ear he cut off.

Paintbrush and Palette Earrings

This is the perfect way to help the painter in your life express themselves through jewelry! This is a three piece set so they can opt to wear the palette and a brush or just the brushes!

The Kings of Art on a Mug
Pablo Picasso / Andy Warhol / Vincent van Gogh / Salvador Dali

Who better to think about and potentially gain inspiration from while drinking their morning cup of joe than some of the greatest artists of all time? Whether they’re a painter, photographer, sculptor or any other kind of artist, they’ll appreciate one of these mugs. Any of the mugs will only set you back $25. Also, did I mention these are from The MET. Yes, as in the one and only Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC – you know you’re getting quality here.

Hand Lettering 101

This guide to hand lettering is a hands-on workbook that teaches how to create beautiful script, starting with the basics. If you’ve seen your gift recipient fawning over hand lettering artwork that’s popular right now, this would be the perfect gift for them! Besides letters, Hand Lettering 101 also covers learning how to write fancy numbers!

Craft Supply Storage Box

As a somewhat crafty person myself, I can say with confidence that there isn’t a creative soul on this planet who wouldn’t appreciate and couldn’t use more storage for their crafting supplies. This one has handy pull out compartments, so they could just pull out one of the compartments if they wanted or they could pick up the handle of the whole thing and go to work.

Color Wheel Necklace

Here’s one that’s perfect for artists and color lovers! This color wheel necklace will allow them to show off their love of color! And since it has every color – it’s going to match whatever they wear! This necklace is another gift that’s less than $20!

Color Wheel Umbrella

Another for the colorful creatives on your list, they would adore this color wheel umbrella! Heck, I think even non-creative people would love this umbrella – it can brighten up the dreariest of days!

Dual Tip Brush Marker Pens

Treat them to a new set of colorful brush marker pens! The great thing about these markers is that they are dual tipped – there’s a fine point end and brush end. They are great for calligraphy and hand lettering but also perfect for adult coloring books and creating general art. These markers come with over 60 colors.

Solar Photography Kit

This is a really cool art kit! You put any object on the included paper, expose it to sunlight, then rinse with water to get unique blue prints. You can literally use anything on the paper, so the possibilities are endless! This solar photography kit is also a great buy – $15! Any creative person and kids would love this one too!!

What gifts for artsy people will you be adding to your list?

More gift ideas!

Gifts for the Impossible Man

Funny Gift Ideas

Gifts for Kids That Aren’t Toys

Gift Ideas for Friends

Unique Gifts for Someone Who Has Everything Already

Gifts for Drinkers

Best Gifts for People Who Travel

Gifts for Sarcastic Friends

Gifts for Grandparents

Gifts for Book Lovers

Gifts for People Who Love Music

Gifts for New Homeowners

Unique Personalized Gifts

Gifts that Keep Giving

Gifts for Her

Gifts for Couples

Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Entertainers

Gifts for DIYers

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November 5, 2019
Unique Personalized Gift Ideas

I love picking out unique personalized gifts for people on my gift list. Here, you’ll find both personalized gifts for him and monogrammed gifts for her, as well as budget personalized gifts under $25!

Being from and living in the South, I can appreciate a good monogrammed or personalized gift. You know us Southern girls – we’ll throw a monogram on just about anything we can!

I love giving personalized gifts for Christmas because they are are both unique and meaningful. Don’t get me wrong, I also love giving useful gifts and gifts that will spoil the gift recipient a bit too.

If it wasn’t already obvious, I’m a lover of all kinds of gift giving.

I’ve compiled a list here of unique personalized gifts for him, her, kids, couples and also personalized gifts that are under $25. And don’t worry, not every gift on here has to be personalized with a monogram – I’ve got some variety for ya! Either way, these gift options will show the gift recipient that you really went the extra mile for them.

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Cheap Personalized Gifts Under $25

Personalized Hand Stamped Key Necklace

I love the not-so-fancy feel of this personalized necklace from What on Earth. The key adds a special touch without it being too “froo-froo,” shall we say? This item would be a special gift for a guy or gal! It doesn’t have to be personalized with just initials either! You can also customize it with a word.

Custom Colorful Name Keychain with Tassel

This one is for those gals in your life who love a touch of color and a fun tassel. I can’t think of many gals on my own gift list who wouldn’t like one of these! Customize it with their name, monogram or a word of your choice.

P.S. – What on Earth (where the key necklace is from) is a new-to-me store I discovered this year and I absolutely love them! They are a great source for unique gifts!

State Jumbo Mug

Personalized gifts don’t always have to sport a name! Make a gift personal by giving them something that nods to their home state or one of their favorite states to visit! These mugs do a fantastic job of depicting characteristics of each of the 50 states and at only $6 a piece, they are a steal!

Horoscope Secret Message Necklace

Another great out-of-the-box personalized gift here – a horoscope necklace! Each necklace sports a pull-out bar that is inscribed with their sign and three characteristics of that sign. The sleek style of this necklace would work with just about anyone’s personal style.

Customized Pop Socket

These little gems are great for keeping a comfortable grip on your phone and now you can get a customized one with a photo of your choosing on it! How fun is that? As you can see from the photo above, these are perfect for pet lovers!

Personalized Leather Bracelet

For the more rugged guy or gal on your list that isn’t into all that bling, here’s a great gift option that’s still sentimental – a personalized leather bracelet. You can decide what message to put on it and if it just goes on the inside of the bracelet or outside!

Engraved Flask

This flask can be customized in a variety of ways. Opt for the monogram shown above (my personal favorite) or have the monogram put into a different style, font, single initial, their name and more.

Coordinates Keychain

This keychain is less than $10 and can be customized with any coordinates you want. This is a great gift for a kiddo who’s about to fly the coop or for a friend who is moving away.

State Tie Bar

You can get one of these State Tie Bars starting at $15. Opt for the gift recipient’s home state or maybe the state where they went to college. You can also put a personalized hidden message on the back of this tie bar.

Leather Monogrammed Bracelet

One of these leather monogrammed bracelets will set you back about $23. I love how the leather paired with the fancy monogram creates a kind of leather and lace feel. Does that make any sense at all?

Monogrammed Turkish towel

I love Turkish towels because they are great bath, beach and pool towels. They’re even better when they come with a gorgeous monogram on them! This one is only $27 and comes in a variety of colors and monogram styles.

Personalized Gifts for Kids

Crayon Name Set

This is such a fun gift for kids! Even I want a set of crayons that spell out my name! The multi-colored effect these sport will always leave them creating colorful masterpieces as well!

Personalized Book

My kiddo actually got one of these books last year and she loved it. It puts your kid right there in the story! And they think it’s so cool that there’s a book written all about them!

Name Puzzle

Fun meets learning with this one! This gift is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers on your gift list. They’ll learn letters and how to spell their name at the same time!

Personalized Gifts for Him

Engraved Gifts for Men on Your List

Authentic Personalized Ammo Box

This ammo box is a real, used military ammo box. It might have a few scratches and dings, but that will only add to the character. This is a great gift that can perform double duty by giving your gift recipient a great place to store special mementos instead of that falling apart shoe box they are currently using.

Walnut Striped Valet Tray

Help the man in your life remember where they put their wallet and keys with this striped and initialed valet tray. Monogramming is included for free and you can choose from the green and navy stripe or a navy and white stripe for a more nautical look.

Monogrammed Wood Watch

If they are a bit on the rugged side, this wood watch might be the perfect gift for them. You can have it personalized with their initials on the clock face and then with something else, if you prefer, on the back.

Leather Watch Case

How about giving them a great place to store their watch, tie clips, cuff links and everything else they typically just throw on top of the dresser? This watch box (a male’s version of a jewelry boxes 😆) can be personalized with their initials and even comes with a key.

Personalized Leather Wallet

Leather wallets are always a great gift for any guy on your list. This one will keep him from having bulky pockets, while still holding his cash and cards. Get it personalized with his initials as well.

Monogrammed Tie Bar & Cuff Links

A shiny monogrammed tie bar and matching cuff links will never go out of style and will always keep him looking sharp. You can get this entire set for right around $30.

Monogrammed Gifts for Her

A few personalized gifts for the women in your life…

Monogram Leather Tote

This is the tote that will work with any outfit and any style. The classic faux leather style will never date. It can work as an everyday handbag, for work, running errands and more.

Birthstone Stacking Rings

I love this take on birthstone rings. This is a perfect gift for any moms on your list and even if she has 6 kids – these rings will still stack beautifully together on her finger!

Monogrammed Tissue Box Cover

I adore this monogrammed tissue box cover and officially want one for every single box of tissues in my house. You can choose from different materials, monogram fonts and colors.

Corkcicle Canteen

This canteen is perfect for those gals who are always taking their water or coffee with them. It keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours or drinks hot for up to 12 hours. Have this canteen personalized with a special message, a person’s name or monogram!

State Heart Necklace

I love this take on state necklaces. This is a perfect gift for those gals who like to keep reminders of home close at heart. You can choose the color of leather the heart is wrapped in as well.

Monogrammed Cocktail Napkins

These monogrammed cocktail napkins will never go out of style. Just as with the tissue box cover, you can choose from different colors of napkins as well as styles and colors of monograms!

Personalized Gifts for Couples

Knock out two people on your list with one gift….

Family Name Sign

This one is perfect for younger and older couples alike! It makes a great gift for new couples celebrating their first Christmas together or for older couples to remind them of all the years they’ve spent together.

Customized Wax Seal Stamp

Call me old school, but I adore a wax seal on an envelope. Treat a couple on your list to one of these wax seal gift sets. Customize it with their monogram or initials! Lots of different styles to choose from!

Personalized Night Sky Star Map

Now this one is really cool. Select a date that’s special to the couple on your list (wedding date, first time they met, a child’s birth, etc.) then have this art made that depicts exactly what the sky looked like on that day!

Personalized Home Ornament

You guys know I’m all about giving a nod to special homes whenever I can. This is of course perfect for folks who’ve just purchased a new home, but putting a picture of their first home on it would also make a great gift!

Super Sentimental Personalized Gifts

These might require tissues…

Letter Blanket

Don’t give this gift without a box of tissues. Write a letter to someone special on your holiday list and then have it put on a blanket where they can literally wrap themselves up with your words.

Handwritten Recipe Platter

You’ve seen the cutting boards with the handwritten recipes on them, here’s the platter version. Honestly, I think this one might get more use than the cutting board. Let’s be honest, most of us wouldn’t feel too good about cutting into Grandma’s recipe.

Engraved Handwriting Bracelet

This engraved handwriting bracelet might cause the gift recipient to need a tissue or two after they open it. With this bracelet, you can send in real, actual handwriting and have it put onto a bracelet. This is perfect for someone who has lost someone close to them recently or for mamas and daddies to have their handwriting put on a bracelet for a teenager whose about to leave the nest.

Will you be getting anyone on your list a personalized gift this holiday season?

I hope this list helps you find the perfect item just for them!

Need more help with gift giving? Get more gift ideas below!

Gifts for the Impossible Man

Funny Gift Ideas

Gifts for Kids That Aren’t Toys

Gift Ideas for Friends

Unique Gifts for Someone Who Has Everything Already

Gifts for Drinkers

Best Gifts for People Who Travel

Gifts for Sarcastic Friends

Gifts for Grandparents

Gifts for Book Lovers

Gifts for People Who Love Music

Gifts for New Homeowners

Gifts that Keep Giving

Gifts for Her

Gifts for Couples

Gifts for Creative People

Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Entertainers

Gifts for DIYers

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November 4, 2019
Thoughtful and Useful Gifts for Grandparents

While every grandparent loves those beautiful works of art they often get from the grandkids, maybe you want to step it up a notch this Christmastime. Of course, still let your little ones give them that artwork, but maybe add one of these Christmas gifts for grandparents to go along with it!

Let’s talk holiday gifts for grandparents today!

These gift ideas for grandparents are more geared as gifts from the grandkids. If you’re looking for gifts for grandparents that aren’t all about the grandkids, then check out these gifts for people who have everything. There are lots of ideas there for those hard-to-buy-for people like grandparents.

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Gift Ideas for Grandparents

Not just any calendar.

Custom Wall Calendars

If you’re on my gift ideas email list, I’ve already been talking about this gift idea for a week or two now – custom wall calendars. Every year, I make a Circus themed calendar (and not pictures of an actual circus, but my own little six year old Circus) and give them to grandparents, aunts and uncles. Every year, it’s one of everybody’s most favorite gifts – even the year I unknowingly included a photo that had the f-bomb in it. I go through pictures from the previous year and pull lots of favorites, then plug them into one the calendars at Photobook. It makes the perfect gift for grandparents! It does take 1-2 hours for me to go through the pictures, pull my favorites and then create the calendar, but I’m also knocking out about six or seven gifts in the process. If you’re thinking about doing these, then I suggest going ahead and doing it now before all the holiday hoopla really goes full force and you’re short on time. 🙂

Games to Play with the Littles

Grandparent-Grandchild Activity Set

This little game set includes 20 different activities that grandparents can play with their grandkids. They range from silly and playful to scientific. These cards will create hours of fun and special bonding time between grandparents

To keep track of who’s winning those games…

Grandkids vs. Grandparents Scoreboard

Just how many times will the grandparents let the grandkids win? With this scoreboard, you can keep track of it. You can have this scoreboard personalized with whatever type of wording you want.

Matching Slippers

Women’s Cally Slippers / Kid’s Charley Slippers / Men’s Pile Lined Hardsole Slippers / Kid’s Cassie

Give a joint gift to both the grandparents and kids this holiday season with matching slippers! You’ll be treating the grandparents to a pair of great slippers and the kids will be overjoyed to have slippers just like Grandma and Grandpa. At Minnetonka, there are colors available in both the Kid’s Charley and Cassie Slippers that match colors on multiple different styles of women’s slippers and men’s slippers.

Decorate their tree.

Photo Ornaments

I can’t imagine a world without photo ornaments for your Christmas tree; they are always my favorite ornaments to put on the tree! Adorn Grandma and Grandpa’s Christmas tree with a new ornament this year and maybe even start a tradition of getting them a new one every year! You could go with a favorite picture of the littles or you could let the littles choose a favorite picture of them and the grandparents for the ornament. Find these custom photo ornaments here. You could even have fun with these and have ones made with an old family photo from when the grandparents were kids!

For all those works of art…

Artwork Display

This little clip display for artwork is perfect for grandparents as they can change out and display more than one piece of artwork from their grandkids all the time. You can choose from different fonts and colors on this display sign as well!

Keep it classic.

Custom Silhouette

I love, love, love silhouettes. I think they capture a different kind of beauty in a child that you don’t always get in an ordinary photo. I think grandparents can appreciate that as well. It’s really simple to get a custom silhouette of your child made with Minted. You just take a side profile picture of your child, select which color and size you want the silhouette to be, then just upload the picture.

Something they can make together.

Gingerbread House Kit

Let both grandparents and the grandkids show off their mad skills while decorating this gingerbread house together. The house is already pre-assembled, so they can immediately start decorating (or eating)! This gingerbread house from Dylan’s Candy Bar comes with icing and all sorts of candies to decorate with.

A book of memories.

Personalized Photobooks

This one will take a little more time than the custom calendars, but it might be a little more special too. Create a custom photobook either full of the grandkids, grandkids and grandparents or a special trip or adventures they’ve went on together! Bring the kids in on the fun and let them pick out the pictures and wording for these photobooks!

Can you add any Christmas gift ideas for grandparents to this list?

More helpful gift ideas below!

Gifts for the Impossible Man
Funny Gift Ideas
Gifts for Kids That Aren’t Toys
Gift Ideas for Friends
Unique Gifts for Someone Who Has Everything Already
Gifts for Drinkers
Best Gifts for People Who Travel
Gifts for Sarcastic Friends
Gifts for Book Lovers
Gifts for People Who Love Music
Gifts for New Homeowners
Unique Personalized Gifts
Gifts that Keep Giving
Gifts for Her
Gifts for Couples
Gifts for Creative People
Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Entertainers
Gifts for DIYers

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November 12, 2018
Gifts for Beginning DIYers

Have some wanna-be DIYers on your gift list? Or maybe you’re wanting to start doing DIY projects yourself? Find great gifts for DIYers here or add some of these to your own holiday wish list!

I often get comments on my DIY projects about people saying how they wish they could do DIY, but they just can’t. Or they don’t have the right tools. Or they don’t know where to start.

Well, you can learn to do your own DIY projects, friends. If I can, anyone can. I know, I know, I know. You’ve heard that line a million times before.

I’m being serious though. Yes, it takes time. I wasn’t born with a drill in my hand. And I’m still learning. My DIY skills are still very much in that intermediate skill level when it comes to some projects.

This gift guide for beginning DIYers was another request this year. I think some of you might be adding these items to your wish list, rather than buying for others though. 😉 It’s all good. I see you. I do it all the time myself. My Christmas wish list gets added to as I’m searching for gifts for all these guides and everyone on my list. 🙂

Whether you are buying for others or adding items to your own list, I don’t think there’s a single item in this list of gifts for DIYers that any DIYer wouldn’t appreciate.

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Gifts for Beginning DIYers

The Basics

Let’s start with the basics first. These are basic tools that every DIYer should have in their arsenal.

Sidenote: I’m assuming that the beginning DIYer already has a set of screwdrivers, hammer, measuring tapes, etc. in their arsenal. If they don’t, then most definitely get those for them first.

Safety First.

Safety Glasses

I am the safety nerd when it comes to DIY projects. If I’m doing any sort of project that requires me to cut wood, you can bet that I have on my safety glasses. I harp on Grunt Labor for not wearing them when he’s cutting wood. Anyone who does any sort of DIY projects with wood needs safety glasses!

Help them get started by letting them decide what they need.

Lowe’s Gift Card / Home Depot Gift Card

There isn’t a DIYer on this planet who wouldn’t appreciate a gift card to Lowe’s or Home Depot. They can use it for a new tool they’ve been eyeing or to get started on a project they’ve been wanting to tackle. If you’re not sure what exactly they could use in way of tools, get them a gift card. If they’ve been talking about building a coffee table (or whatever else- you get the idea!), get them a gift card. You can purchase actual plastic gift cards or e-gift cards from GiftCards.com and have them delivered straight to your gift recipient or to you so you can wrap it up all pretty.

Keep it level.

Small Level / Large Level

Every DIYer needs a good level. Personally, I think they need a couple of levels – a small one that is really handy for smaller projects and a larger one for, obviously, bigger projects. I probably use both my small and big levels equally. Besides checking to make sure things are level during your projects, the longer level especially is also great for drawing straight lines across a sheet of plywood to guide you as you cut it.

Speed Square

Speed Square

A speed square is great for smaller jobs where you’re working with lumber such as 2″ x 4″s, 1″ x 4″s, etc. It has a lip that you place against the edge of the wood and then you can draw perfectly straight perpendicular or 45 degree angle lines for cutting.

Framing Square

Framing Square

A framing square is similar to a speed square, but obviously much larger. You can use this on larger pieces of wood, such as plywood, to check for squareness of wood, to draw straight lines for cutting, etc.

Various Clamps

Spring Clamps / Bar Clamps

I use clamps all the time. Of course, these are most often used when you’re gluing a couple or more pieces of wood together, but I also use my clamps to clamp together pieces of wood that I’m screwing together, cutting, etc. I recommend having two different kinds – smaller spring clamps and larger bar clamps as well. And in my personal opinion, you can never have too many bar clamps.

Can Do Angle Clamp

Angle Clamp

This is perfect for that DIYer who doesn’t always have an extra set of hands to help out. This clamp will hold two pieces of wood together so that you aren’t trying to hold them yourself while also trying to screw them together.

Good Sawhorses

Sawhorse Pair

Having a good pair of sawhorses is a necessity when you’re doing DIY projects. You don’t want a flimsy pair that will move around every time you move the piece of plywood around. You want a good, sturdy pair that will stay put. This pair of sawhorses also come with attached clamps, which is pretty handy.

Cordless Drill

Ryobi Cordless Drill

Having a good cordless drill is like DIY 101. This is the drill we have and it’s never failed us. In fact, we bought another just like it to leave at the farm for when we need it there. Personally, we really like just about all of the Ryobi cordless tools. They do a good job and are really handy since the batteries are all interchangeable. There’s a guide here for using a drill and what all it can do if you need it.

Drill Bits

Drill and Drive Set

If they’re just starting out, they are going to need plenty of drill bits that will both drill holes and drive screws. This is a great set to get started out with. We have it as well.

Circular Saw

Circular Saw

If they don’t have any sort of power saw, then get them a circular saw. This is the most basic power saw you can get and it will cut just about anything. We have this circular saw too and I also wrote a guide about using it here.

Jigsaw

Jigsaw

While circular saws cut straight, jigsaws can cut out all kinds of shapes. You can do straight cuts with it as well, but it’s made specifically for curved cuts. Again, this is the jigsaw we have and use all the time.

Nail GunBattery Powered Nail Gun

For beginning DIYers, I suggest going with a battery powered nail gun. This nail gun will shoot brad nails and work for basic DIY projects. It’s easy to use as well, since it’s battery powered.

Gifts for Furniture Painting DIYers

If you’ve got a person on your list (or yourself!) who is ready to dive into the world of DIY furniture painting, these are some of the tools I recommend for them.

A Good Sander

Palm Sander

With furniture painting, you’re going to have to sand pieces every now and then. I’ve had this palm sander for nearly 10 years and it hasn’t failed me yet. It’s easy to use and works great. There’s a guide to using this sander here.

Heat GunHeat Gun

Heat guns aren’t a must when it comes to furniture painting, but they can come in really handy sometimes. Heat guns can do a myriad of things (see my post here about that), but they are really great for stripping furniture without a big ol’ mess. You can see how I did that here with this heat gun.

Good Furniture Paint

Ready No Sand Primer / Velvet Finishes Paint

You can use all kinds of different paints on furniture, but one of the easiest to use and get started with is Velvet Finishes paint. Their Ready primer is also a great product because it will often eliminate the need for sanding a piece of furniture before painting. You could give your gift recipient a couple of these to play around with, along with a good paintbrush. Use code JENNA20 to get 20% off anything at Velvet Finishes this holiday season!

Paint Sprayer
HomeRight Paint Sprayer

If they’ve already dabbled a bit in furniture painting, then a paint sprayer made for furniture painting would be a great gift. This paint sprayer is the one I have and love – it sprays a very fine finish, which gives your furniture a professional look. It’s extremely easy to use as well – tutorial on how to use it here.

Power Stapler

Power Stapler

I can’t tell you how much easier this tool has made my life. If you or your gift recipient plans to do any upholstery work, this power stapler is a life and time saver! There’s no beating in staples with a hammer because the staple gun didn’t push them in all the way. This one puts staples in flush in record time.

Any gifts for DIYers you’ll be getting from this list or adding to your own wish list?

Looking for more great gift ideas? Click any of the links below!

Gifts for the Impossible Man
Funny Gift Ideas
Gifts for Kids That Aren’t Toys
Gift Ideas for Friends
Unique Gifts for Someone Who Has Everything Already
Gifts for Drinkers
Best Gifts for People Who Travel
Gifts for Sarcastic Friends
Gifts for Grandparents
Gifts for Book Lovers
Gifts for People Who Love Music
Gifts for New Homeowners
Unique Personalized Gifts
Gifts that Keep Giving
Gifts for Her
Gifts for Couples
Gifts for Creative People
Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Entertainers

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November 2, 2018
Gifts for People Who Love Music

Have a music lover on your holiday gift list? Someone who lives and breathes music? Being that kind of person myself, I can say with confidence that one of these music gifts is going to be the perfect gift for that person. Whether they love rock, country, or something else, this list of music gift ideas will help you check off at least a name or two on your list.

I did a gift guide for people who love music a couple years back and it was one of my favorite ones to do. When a couple of you wanted to see another one this year, I was more than happy to oblige!

As you know, I love music and my musical tastes are all over the place – my playlists just might the only place where Tom Petty is often followed by Reba McEntire and preceded by Frank Sinatra.

Needless to say, this list of music themed gifts is not limited to one single genre.

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Music Gift Ideas

Dolly Parton (or other artist of your choice) Devotional Prayer Candle

Saint Dolly of Parton Devotional Prayer Candle

I think it’s only right to start with the queen, don’t you agree? I fell in love with this candle earlier this year when Kari from A Graceful Life shared it with me. Grunt got it for me for my birthday and I’ve been praying to Saint Dolly ever since. So far, so good. Find the Dolly candle here. If Dolly wouldn’t be to your gift recipient’s liking, then you need to ditch that person. Kidding.

Music Related Doormats

~~Hear You Knockin’~~ / Gangsta’s Paradise / Hello Darlin’

Help them set the tone for their crib with a new music themed doormat that reflects their musical tastes. A fan of rap? Let them create their own Gangsta’s Paradise at home. Forever a Conway and country music fan? Why, Hello Darlin’.

A Unique Notebook

Eagles Album Cover Notebook

All of the notebooks from upcycleVinyl are made using album covers. I know, right? Super cool. I still love vinyl and I have to say, part of the reason is because of the amazing album art. My dad had this Eagles album as I was growing up and I remember always thinking this one was interesting. There are notebooks from every kind of genre in this shop. If you see one that someone on your list would love, snag it fast! These things are unique and there is usually just one of each in the shop!

Personalized Guitar and Pick Holder

Guitar and Pick Holder

If you know a guitar player, this is both a handy little gift and a meaningful one. It can hold their guitar, picks and you can have it inscribed with a message of your choice. Find it here.

The Only Truth Art

Only Truth is Music Print

I absolutely love this art print because of just how true it is. If you have one of those devout musical people on your list, like where music can take them to a whole other level, transport them to someplace else completely, then this art print is a great gift for them and something they will really appreciate.

One Speaker with Lots of Tricks

FABRIQ Chorus Speaker

Ok, so this speaker is a total game changer. Grunt and I recently received one of these as a gift and we fell in love the moment we got it hooked up. The FABRIQ Chorus is a bluetooth speaker, so it can connect to your phone or iPod and stream music through that, but it is also WiFi enabled and can connect to Amazon Alexa so it can play music that way too as well as do all the other stuff Alexa does. Plus, you can connect up to ten speakers and place them all around your home to create a whole house sound system. And did I also mention that the sound quality is great? The one pictured above is the larger Chorus. There is also a smaller version available as well here. We love this so much we are actually planning on adding one to our wish list to start our own whole house sound system – something we have always wanted!

Entertainer Earrings

Dolly Earrings / George Strait Earrings

I think quite a few of us girls, and a few guys as well, wish we could just cozy on up with George Strait. These earrings though might be as close as we’ll ever get. The Circus received the Dolly ones for her birthday from a friend and since she let her holes grow up, I took ownership of them. I love them. I pretend that Dolly just whispers her words of wisdom into my ear throughout the day. You can get all sorts of folks on earrings from this shop.

Rolling Stones Necklace

Rolling Stones Necklace

Have you ever seen such a classy Rolling Stones Hot Lips symbol? Perfect for your friend who loves the Stones or a true Rock N’ Roll fan.

Cassette Business Card Case and Stand

Cassette Business Card Case and Stand

This cassette card case is the absolute perfect gift for the musician on your list or someone who loves 90’s music and still longs for the mixtapes they created by recording songs on the radio. The icing on the cake is that they can carry it in their pocket or display it on their desk.

Country Music Hair

Country Music Hair

There was one thing I desperately wanted the most for Christmas last year and this book was it. Country Music Hair. The higher the hair, the closer to God, y’all and the ladies of country music most definitely knew how to get just as close to the Almighty as they could. This is a great coffee table book, but I also read the whole thing and enjoyed every bit of it. It doesn’t just talk about hair, but it tells stories about the women behind the hair – Tammy Wynette, Barbara Mandrell, my girl Reba and many more. It doesn’t leave out the boys either – it covers Waylon and Willie and the boys. See what I did there.

Vintage Style Music T-Shirts

Various Music Related T-Shirts

Another thing you can never ever go wrong with (or have too many of, in my opinion) is a great t-shirt rocking one of your gift recipient’s favorite singers or bands. I have always found the most affordable and best selection of vintage style music t-shirts here. I have a few of these myself and not only do they look great, but they are also those soft and cozy t-shirts. Technically, these are classified as “Men’s”, but I’ve always bought them for myself and they fit me just fine – not too tight, not too big. Browse through all the t-shirts here – most all of them are $20 or less, with many being $15 or less!

Mama Tried Tote

Mama Tried Tote

I turned 21 in prison doing life without parole.

Lord, I love that song. This little tote is perfect for your country or Merle loving friend. It’s also available in black.

1000 Record Covers Book

1000 Record Covers

As I’ve already stated, I love old record covers. 1000 Record Covers goes through albums from the 60’s to the 90’s detailing the best record covers of rock. This book is a gift that a Rock n’ Roll fan will truly appreciate.

Bluetooth Speaker Shower Head

Bluetooth Speaker Shower Head

I don’t have a shower head speaker, but we do have a bluetooth speaker built into our ceiling light in the bathroom. Just let me tell you that getting ready has never before been so enjoyable. I used to always play music from my phone while getting ready, but for me, it was just never loud enough. Now, I connect the bluetooth and let that bad boy play loud. The speaker above is here, and there’s another option here.

Music Themed Pillows

David Bowie – Ziggy Stardust Pillow / Personalized Mix Tape Pillow

That David Bowie pillow is perfection! I am just crazy over it. You can have whatever you want written on the mix tape pillow – you could do names as shown or put the title of a favorite song. You can find a ton of different music related pillows on Etsy.

Record Coasters

Record Coasters

These coasters are only $18. They would make a perfect small gift for that music or vinyl lover on your list or a great stocking stuffer.

Bluetooth Speaker

Bluetooth Speaker

When Bill went away to college, Nick bought him a bluetooth speaker like this one. As he said, “You’ve always gotta be able to have the music.” We have a couple of bluetooth speakers around here and use them all the time. You won’t find us on the deck or me cooking without having music going on one. There are many things I could live without. A bluetooth speaker is not one of them.

Personalized Music Themed Doormats

Amp Doormat / Mixtape Doormat / Vinyl Record Doormat

I got my Dad and stepmom the personalized vinyl record doormat for Christmas last year and they absolutely loved it! I had it personalized with their last name and “Spinning Since 2005,” which was the year they got married. My dad is a big music lover, so this was a perfect gift for him especially. You can also have the mixtape and amp doormat personalized as well. I want the mixtape one for our house.

Music Coffee Table Books

The Art of Rock / Honky Tonk: Portraits of Country Music / Who Shot Rock N’ Roll? / CBGB & OMFUG: Thirty Years from the Home of Underground Rock

Some think coffee table books are just for decoration. I would have to strongly disagree with them. I think coffee table books should be about the things you find interesting and I think you should read them. I have ones in my living room about Mick Jagger, Elvis, etc. and I love every single one of them. Music themed coffee table books are great gifts for people who love music – they’ll enjoy them, they’ll be proud to display them and they make great conversation pieces.

Music Bookends

Guitar Bookends / Record Bookends

These bookends are great for music lovers. Get the guitar ones for a friend who plays the guitar and the record ones for a person who loves vinyl.

Personalized Guitar Picks

Personalized Guitar Picks

If you have someone on your list who plays the guitar, have some personalized guitar picks made for them. Find these here!

What music themed gifts will you be picking up for someone on your list this year?

More unique gift ideas can be found below!

Gifts for the Impossible Man
Funny Gift Ideas
Gifts for Kids That Aren’t Toys
Gift Ideas for Friends
Unique Gifts for Someone Who Has Everything Already
Gifts for Drinkers
Best Gifts for People Who Travel
Gifts for Sarcastic Friends
Gifts for Grandparents
Gifts for Book Lovers
Gifts for New Homeowners
Unique Personalized Gifts
Gifts that Keep Giving
Gifts for Her
Gifts for Couples
Gifts for Creative People
Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Entertainers
Gifts for DIYers

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October 30, 2018
Gifts for New Homeowners

One of my favorite types of gifts to buy are gifts for new homeowners. I love selecting something for them that they will find incredibly useful for their new place or something that is more meaningful and decorative for their new home. These gift ideas for new homeowners that you’ll find below range from useful to meaningful – and there’s something here for every budget.

I love it when someone on my holiday gift list has purchased a new house within the year. One of my favorite things to do is buy them something I think would be perfect for them and their new place. Ya know, home stuff is kind of my thing. 😉

Sometimes I go more decorative, sometimes I go more functional and sometimes I go more meaningful. Either way, I always try to put a lot of thought into what they might need/want for their new home. These gift ideas for new homeowners vary – some are pretty, some are handy and some, maybe a little sappy. And I just bet there’s something here for that new homeowner on your list!

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Gift Ideas for New Homeowners

A Yearly Reminder of Their New Home…

Door Christmas Ornament / Key Personalized Ornament

As you may know, I’m big on meaningful Christmas tree ornaments. I’m not a fan of color coordinated ornaments that look pretty, but there’s no meaning behind them. I love getting new homeowners ornaments that note the year they moved into their home. Both this door ornament and key ornament from Personalized Planet can be customized with the year and person’s name.

Give them peace of mind…

Blink Indoor Home Security / Blink Outdoor Home Security

You might have read my post on Tuesday about our new wireless, zero monthly fee, syncs to our phone security system. We absolutely love it. The whole time I was setting up our Blink system all I could think was I wish these had been around when I first started living on my own! It would have saved this girl many sleepless nights. There’s no doubt in my mind that a new homeowner (or even a new renter since this system is portable!) would love to receive one of these simple install security systems for Christmas. You can read more about our experience with this system here.

A Pretty Basket full of Useful Goodies

Basket / Wall Driller Anchors / Paintbrush / Velvet Finishes Paint / Hammer / Nail Pack / Frogtape / Drill / Screwdriver Set

Last year, one of my dear friends bought her first home. God love her, she doesn’t know much about tools and didn’t have any to her name. For Christmas, I bought her a pretty gold basket and then filled it with different “home” items that would be useful to her. This idea is great for any budget as you can customize it with however much you can spend. I didn’t get her the drill pictured above, I love her, but not that much. 😉 haha, but if you did have the budget to include one power tool in the basket, I’d go with the drill for sure. Some of my favorite things to include in these baskets are my favorite wall anchors, a good paintbrush, a small jar of a pretty color of paint to kick start their creativity, a trusty hammer with a variety sized nail pack, Frogtape and a good screwdriver set.

Give them a head start on proper home maintenance…

Filter Easy Air Filter Subscription

This one will take a little bit of undercover work and probably require you to have a spare key to the new homeowner’s place, but they will thank you for your sleuthing when these filters come every few months to remind them to change their air filters out. If this is their first home, there’s a chance there isn’t going to be much extra money to cover a new AC/heating unit if it breaks down. Help them prolong the life of their current unit by regularly switching out those air filters. That’s where the sleuthing comes in – you’ll need to figure out what size filters they need! We use FilterEasy ourselves and love it. If you’ve never tried it before and want to before you gift it to someone, you can use this link to get a free trial plus free shipping!

Something pretty to hang on all those bare walls…

Leopard Art / Springsteen Street Sign Art

If they are just starting out in a new home, then they might have a whole lot of blank wall space and not a lot of money in the budget for art. Fix that problem for them by buying them a special piece of art that’s just perfect for them. The two pieces above came from Society6 – one of my favorite places for art. They have a huge selection. When you’re deciding what kind of art to get them, think about their personality, likes, favorite bands, musicians, places they’ve been, etc. The Springsteen Street Sign art is for the Man of Questionable Honor this Christmas. He has two major loves in his life – his wife and Bruce. When I saw that Springsteen art, I knew Brandon had to have it.

As for the leopard art, well I personally don’t think you can ever go wrong with a great animal print for a gift. Think about the recipient’s characteristics and then find a gorgeous piece of animal art that coincides with that. You can see all the art that Society6 has here.

Something to pretty up their front door

Wreath with Wood Monogram Plaque

This wreath can be displayed more than just at Christmas time. The greenery just sets off that monogram beautifully. They’ll appreciate having something that makes their home look more welcoming and that gives it a touch more of personalization.

A way to keep everything organized

Home Base Binder

This home base binder is the ultimate way to manage every aspect of your household. It contains spots for family emergency information, business cards, home projects, meal and spending planning. It’s a great way to get those new homeowners off on the right foot.

Did someone say pom poms?

Pom Pom Throw Blanket

This one is most definitely going to be more for the new homeowners who are ladies, but isn’t this pom pom throw blanket just adorable? Not only does it look soft and cozy, but I think it would add a great touch of homey-ness to a space that’s new to someone. This one is from The Apollo Box.

A Pretty, but special throw pillow

Cow Watercolor Throw Pillow

Help them decorate their home with a great throw pillow. Just like with the art, I suggest going with something that will be meaningful to them – a reminder of a trip, their childhood home, a special memory between the two of you. I went with this cow watercolor pillow because it reminds me of my Pap. (I’m sure some of you had already guessed that one!) This beauty is also from Society6 and you can see all of their pillow options here.

A place to welcome…and wipe their feet…

Personalized Home State Doormat

In my opinion, every house needs a good doormat. It’s most likely going to be one of the first things that guests see when they enter the house. This doormat can be personalized with both the homeowners name and state.

A Great Basket

Welcome Basket

This basket could have so many uses. First off, it’s pretty. 🙂 But also, it could be used as a mail or other miscellaneous items catch-all when you walk through the door, it could be a magazine holder or you could hang it on your front door. It’s one of those gifts that’s both pretty and functional.

Are they ready to cook?

Favorite Recipes Book

If they are just starting out on their own, they may need a few good, easy recipes to keep them from spending all their money on eating out or frozen pizzas. I have a friend who is in desperate need of a few easy-get-me-in-the-right-direction-recipes and she’ll be getting this favorite recipes book filled with a few good recipes to get her going.

Something they can take with them when they have to leave that first home…

Custom Home Portraits

Yes, I’ve already included this idea in another gift guide this year, but I felt it fitting here as well. Have a custom home portrait made of their home that they’ll always be able to take with them even when they have to leave that house. You can find the option above here and Etsy has a ton of different options and price points to choose from too.

Any other great gift ideas you have for homeowners?

Still looking for that perfect gift for someone else on your list? These might just help…

Gifts for the Impossible Man
Funny Gift Ideas
Gifts for Kids That Aren’t Toys
Gift Ideas for Friends
Unique Gifts for Someone Who Has Everything Already
Gifts for Drinkers
Best Gifts for People Who Travel
Gifts for Sarcastic Friends
Gifts for Grandparents
Gifts for Book Lovers
Gifts for People Who Love Music
Unique Personalized Gifts
Gifts that Keep Giving
Gifts for Her
Gifts for Couples
Gifts for Creative People
Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Entertainers
Gifts for DIYers

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November 16, 2017
Holiday Gift Giving. It’s my thing.
Today is November 1st.

For me, that means a couple of things.
1. It’s, for the most part, socially acceptable to bring out the Christmas decorations.
2. It’s time to kick off the holiday gift-giving season. Ok, I’ve already bought a few gifts.
Now. Before you start throwing tomatoes at me, let’s get a few things straight.

I’m not discounting Thanksgiving. I’m not forgetting Thanksgiving. I’m not saying it’s any less important than Christmas. In fact, I love Thanksgiving. Every year after I’ve stuffed my face full of ham and dressing and pecan pie, I get a warm and fuzzy feeling inside.

And no, it’s not due to all the food I just ate.

Well, maybe partially.

It’s because I look around, take it all in, and think about just how truly blessed I am. And then I’ll probably toast to that fact and Mom and I will polish off that bottle of wine.

I love Thanksgiving.

I love Christmas too.

And did you see my house decked out for Halloween? Obviously, I love Halloween.

I really don’t know that I have a favorite holiday because I love them all, but I do have a favorite practice –

Gift Giving.

It’s my thing. It’s my jam. And believe it or not, it’s not all the pretty decorations at Christmas that gets me all giddy inside, but all the gift giving. While I love for my house to look on point for the holiday season, I am even more passionate about finding a thoughtful and perfect gift for everyone on my holiday gift list. I absolutely love seeing faces light up when they open gifts from the LaFevor clan.

When Grunt and the Circus got their matching Carhartts.

When we gave Mom and Dad a custom drawing of their previous home.

Anyone with me?

If you’ve been around here during past holiday seasons, you know I always try to come up with unique holiday gift ideas for every kind of person and every kind of budget on my and your lists and share them with you…

Unique Gift Ideas for Music Lovers

Gift Ideas for People Who Love to Drink

Gifts for the Person Who Has It All

This year won’t be any different. I’ve got gift ideas to share with you for the usual suspects – her, him, the person who has everything already, but I’ve also got gift ideas to share with you for the adventurers, the smarty pants, new homeowners and more. There is something to fit into every budget size – unless you’re dropping $1K on each person on your list. In that case, can I get added to your gift list? 😉

I’ll be sharing all of the gift ideas throughout November.

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If you sign up, then from now throughout the holiday season, you’ll get 1-3 emails from me per week, typically just one or two, unless there is a really great sale somewhere, filled with gift ideas, special offers and discount codes to shops I’ve partnered with this holiday season and more. It’s completely free! You can sign up using the box above or through this link.

After you sign up, you’ll be directed to our gift ideas page. You should also receive an email with a link to confirm your subscription – make sure you confirm so you can get the emails!

I’ll be back next week with lots of unique gift ideas, until then, you can take a gander at holiday gift ideas from previous years here – most all of the items are still available!

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November 1, 2017
Four Easy DIY Gift Ideas

Just a quick little post today to share some easy DIY gift ideas with you!

I am trying to get caught up around here so I can take some time off during Christmas!

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December 11, 2013