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Christmas Gifts (that will actually get used!)
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items My tried-and-true gifts for everyone from grandparents to kids, friends to acquaintences! Gifts that we've received and gifted over and over again.
I don't hear about Harry & David/food gifts for the holidays as much as we used to, but my dad, grandparents and older relatives still love to receive these as gifts. They're consumable treats that they still appreciate as being thoughtful and sp...
Holiday Founders' Favorites Gift Box
A splurge gift for the loved one who nurses their coffee all morning/afternoon. I love my regular Ember mug and have this at the top of my own list for busy mornings or days that I'm subbing at school.
Ember Travel Mug 2+, 12 oz, Temperature Control Smart ...
An amazing book for anyone who loves to learn about emotions, understand people on a deeper context or analyze every situation for its deeper roots. Brene Brown is a master (the audio book is amazing too if you have someone who's more of a listener!)...
Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience a book by Brené Brown
I love a good set of stationary as a teacher/admin gift or for hard-to-shop-for-men. So many times we think of stationary for the ladies, but men send cards too. My brother in law was so surprised when I gifted him some personalized notecards last ye...
"Corner Block" - Customizable 5x7 Personalized Stationery in Beige by Robert and Stella.
For the football fan who needs a distraction during the game -- we gifted something similar to my sister-in-law last year (for the Bengals) and she loved it!
Cleveland Browns Diamond Art Craft Kit
One of the most useful tools on my wall! This is one of my favorite things my stepdad ever gifted me and I've purchased it a few times for a new homeowner + Christmas gift since then. If possible, find out what brand of tool your recipient prefers an...
ATOMIC 20V MAX Cordless Brushless Oscillating Multi Tool (Tool Only)
These were one of the first gifts I ever gave my husband that I knew he loved immediately. He raised an eyebrow at first but as soon as he put them on, he got it. They were my grandpa's go-to for good reason. We wear them nonstop in the house (I have...
Men's Handsewn Slippers, Flannel-Lined
This was another really fun one that I gifted my husband one year (and we've renewed since). We've got young kids and he travels a lot, so we'd have little date nights and work through different series together (and then we explore some on our own as...
MasterClass Online Classes
I think kids are the hardest and easiest to shop for -- you want something that they'll love, won't annoy the parents and won't take up a lot of space. This one fits all three! It's stood the test of time, my kids and their cousins have all loved it ...
Dimpl - Best Baby Toys & Gifts for Babies
I buy notecards from this seller every Christmas for my grandmother. She loves birdwatching and loves the beauty and quality of these cards.
Blank Note Card Set, Backyard Birds Collection #1
The perfect gift for anyone who is trying to eat a little healthier and is busy in the morning. I gift this to my husband years ago and he still uses it -- we loved it so much that pretty much all of our siblings and parents now have them too!
Microwave, Handmade Pottery, Egg Cooker, Ceramic, Cooking Gadget for Mom, Christian Gift, Nichols Pottery, Handmade Stoneware, Kitchen Gift
For that bestie who is outdoorsy...as in, they like to drink wine, outdoors ;)
YETI Rambler Wine Chiller
For your vintage loving friends who miss the good old days, when a cooler was just a cooler. The loved one who is going to love having people check out their cute little Playmate that looks like it could've been pulled out of their parent's forgotten...
Igloo Little Playmate 7 Qt Cooler
It has a freezable icepack that sits at the bottom of the koozie to keep your can extra cold. Or use it with a bottle without the ice pack. OR use it as an insulated travel cup. Name one person who WOULDN'T like this as a gift?? We gift these and the...
Hopsulator Trio | Dark Aura | 12/16oz Standard Cans
Perfect for the crafty person who likes to keep busy or is trying to stop scrolling on their phone all the time! Kits like these come in so many fun patterns and give instructions/examples of the different kinds of stitches needed. They typically com...
8" Overthink Embroidery Kit by Loops & Threads
For the loved one who loves playing games! Learn it in a minute, play it for hours with participants of all ages! It's an instant classic. My son received it as a gift last Christmas and has since gifted it to two friends who loved it when he brought...
Tapple Game
For the guy or gal who needs to unwind! I was skeptical when my secret santa wanted one a few years ago...but it truly is such a great gift! It feels so weird to lie on and I don't know why, but you feel amazing when you get up. Highly recommend, hav...
Acupressure Tension Release Mat
This is just one example of an Escape Room company that offers gift cards. Find this company or a similar operation in your town/recipient's town and gift them a fun experience instead of a gift! Great for yucky winter days when you need an indoor ac...
Escape the Room Gift Cards