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50 Holiday/Special Occasion Gift Ideas!

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It's always fun but seemingly stressful to shop for those you love around holidays. I compiled a list of my favorite gifts I have received or given in hopes it helps someone out there!
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Gifts for Friends

Buying gifts for groups can be really expensive, or even just for a good friend. Most of these are fairly budget-friendly ideas!

 
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You can never have too many totes AND giving a non-disposable bag to shop with? What's cuter than that
Matching Tote Bags!
 
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Like making Texas roadhouse butter! making a homemade treat and sending it in a cute container is always a good gift
Homemade Treats
 
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Not too large of a trinket it's in the way but a fun idea to keep your friends close!
Make Shrinky Dinks/keychains!
 
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Put a polaroid or small pic in one of these frames that can be put anywhere!
Polaroid in a cute frame!
 
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Fun way to have matching items with your buddies
Matching lip oil/glosses
 
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Because we all need a good smelling living space right?
Matching scented candles
 
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Can get these thrifted as well! Putting a nice tea, napkin, spoon, or coffee pack is a good addition
Ceramic mug with tea/hot chocolate
 
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Also can never have too many of these! Plus how fun to match your friends again
Claw Clips
 
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Perfect for your book worm people who have books starting to amass
Bookends!
 
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So many treasures, such a good price! Plus I think these often mean more to people since you had to go search a little harder
Thrifted Gifts!

Personalized Gifts

Great for anniversaries, long time friendships, even family members! 

 
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Very fun to put in some of your favorite memories! And a smaller size gift/cute on a shelf
Create Your Own Reel Viewer | Custom Retroviewer
 
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Go on Etsy and make a custom mix!
Custom Mixtape
 
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Can add significant places to your relationship, travel destinations, homes
Monopoly board with significant places
 
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Fill with recipes that remind you of your person, ones you liked cooking together, ones you want to cook!
Recipe Box!
 
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Take pictures before giving it to them which adds another surprise when developed!
Disposable Camera
 
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Make a poster of their favorite travel place/band/interest!
Custom Music Poster
 
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Save a flower and press it/dry it. Can add in cute frame after and give as artwork!
Flower Presses | Reusable Floral Press for Pressing Flowers
 
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Link their favorite song so they can scan it/have a cool sticker!
Spotify Stickers
 
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Cute way to share photos or reasons that person means something to you
Personalized Playing Cards
 
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Cute and small gift for a keychain, shelf, car!
Create your Own Minifigures

Outdoorsy Gifts

Essentials and fun gift ideas for the person in your life who loves being in nature! 

 
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Can't go wrong with a nice fleece, I like Patagonia but other brands like Columbia or Kavu make good ones
Men's Lightweight Synchilla® Snap-T® Fleece Pullover
 
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Nice flask for camping/adventures!
YETI Flask
 
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Membership to alltrails or strava can be useful and motivating!
AllTrails
 
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Fun way to take photos on adventures, looks like a disposable camera film but digital copy!
Camp Snap Screen Free Digital Cameras - Point and Shoot
 
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REI gift card or membership if your person is a wee bit picky
REI Gift Cards: Give the Gift of the Outdoors | REI Co-op
 
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So nice to have one of these in the car for a spontaneous park day
Outdoor Picnic Blankets | Waterproof & Portable Options
 
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Annual Parks Pass- these are great especially if spending time in the Pacific North West where fees to enter parks are high
Entrance Passes (U.S. National Park Service)
 
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Can't go wrong with a new one of these! Cute designs especially at REI
Nalgene
 
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Portable or wood cornhole set! Really fun for camping/backyard parties
Best Cornhole Sets
 
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Great beanies, sweatshirts, frog merch
Blue Bison Apparel
 
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These are awesome hiking socks- cute patterns too
Darn Tough Socks
 
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Expensive but a GREAT gift that campers say they don't need but they really do
Jetboil
 
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Always good to have
Adventure Medical Kits Outdoor First Aid Kits - Adventure Medical Kits
 
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Ski backpack to carry multiple pairs/gear
Ski Squadron
 
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Camping cooler!
Best Outdoor & Camping Ice Chests
 
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Because who doesn't like cheap gas or hot dogs
Costco Membership
 
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Good pair of running/trail shoes never fail
On Shop
 
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Always good to have one of these in the trunk of your car!
Double Hammock

Gift of Experience

A great way to give someone who has everything a meaningful gift! 

 
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+ create fun memories/recipes to remember
Take a cooking class together
 
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TONS of comedy shows and not all of them have to be super expensive!
Go to a Comedy Show
 
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Get pampered with a couple's massage, facial, or even a mani/pedi day
Book a Couple's Massage
 
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Weekend getaways are the BEST, especially if you can make it a surprise
Airbnb Experience
 
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Go to a winery and hang out there for an afternoon
Winery Day
 
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Great for foodies!
Food Festival Tickets!
 
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Who doesn't love listening to their favorite music?
Go see a concert!
 
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Fun way to create together!
Paint Night!
 
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One of my favorite platforms to book experiences with
GetYourGuide
 
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Fun to create something with your person
Ceramics Night!
 
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If your person is picky, let them pick!
Choose Their Own Adventure!
 
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Fun and romantic dinner in!
Hire a Chef for the Night!