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Non-gendered, useful, practical, and thoughtful gifts for your loved one (Birthdays, Mother's & Father's Day, Anniversaries, and more)

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So many people in my family say they don't want anything for their birthdays or for Christmas.  So I have found some creative and practical gifts I'd love to share! In this list, you can find afforable, thoughful, and practical gifts for your loved one. Please note: This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may receive a commission if you c...
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Food gift boxes

Food gift boxes are the perfect gift for someone who doesn't want more things. These boxes can be a fun way to discover new food, be adventurous, or spoill your loved one! 

 
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Food boxes are always a great gift for people who don't want more items. The fish from here is so fresh and flavorful. I've gifted boxes to my mom, dad, and grandma for various holidays. It is always a treat!
Alaskan Seafood Gift Boxes | Wild Alaskan Company
 
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Another food item that is unique and delicious! After trying these beans, it is hard to go to any other brand! Or buy canned again.
Rancho Gordo Deluxe Gift Box
 
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This is such a fun gift! Choose from seasonal fruit (pink pineapple and passion fruit were the highlights) and get some of the best fruit around. Great flavor, package well, and delivered quickly.
Tropical fruit gift box
 
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Wildgrain makes the most delicious and easy to prepare breads, pastry, and pasta. I was gifted this by my aunt for a birthday one year and it was such a highlight! Super customizable for your loved one. This is a unique and fun gift box!
Bread Pasta Pastry Delivery | Wildgrain

Home goods

Some comfy and cozy items to make home a little more enjoyable

 
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My mom is obsessed with her Classic Turkish Cotton Robe from Parachute. I personally have the Cloud Cotton Robe, and it is so comfortable and practical.
Parachute robe
 
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My mom has notoriously dry hands, and these have helped so much! They smell great and are so hydrating
L'Occitane Hand Cream Trio Kit
 
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This shop makes beautiful and functional handmade mugs. All the designs are unique and the colors are customizable. My sister personally loves the Winnie the Pooh mug!
Homemade Mugs
 
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These slippers are so comfortable, warm, and cozy! My grandma wears these around the house every day.
Bomba Gripper Slipper
 
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My partner gifted me these pajamas a few years ago and since then, I have continue to gift them to my grandma, aunts, and my mom over the years. They are so soft and comfortable and I can't go back to another pair of pjs again. I highly reccomend the...
Lake Pajamas - The softest and most comfortable PJs around!

Outdoorsy gifts

For the outdoor enthusiast in you life

 
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My mother-in-law loves this in her garden! They look beautiful, add nice color to the garden, and are a nice gift for your loved one and our pollinator friends
Coloful Bee Water Stations
 
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A true smokeless firepit that is perfect for roasting marshmallows or sipping wine in the backyard. We got this for our parents and they love it! It is easy to use and keep clean.
Solo Stove Bonfire Smokeless Fire Pit
 
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This past Christmas, I got everyone in my family (mom, dad, sisters, grandma, aunt) a Marmot pullover. Everyone was so excited and continued to wear it all week. They still wear them and say how comfortable and versatile they are.
Marmot Pull-over

Non-food subscriptions

It is hard to find non-food subscriptions, so I am sharing some special non-food subscriptions I have gifted or been gifted

 
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The staff at Politics and Prose have the ability to find the most unique, engaging, and important books! You fill out a sheet describing your reader, and the types of books they would like, and the staff is able to curate a book each month tailored t...
Book-A-Month Subscription from Politics and Prose in Washington DC (ships throughout the US)
 
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I gifted this to my neices and they had so much fun picking out their scents. Fully customizable, your loved one will had the chance to try out unique scents and explore. I have also used this company when I want to try a new perfume, but don't want ...
Perfume Subscription Starting at $50
 
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I gifted this to my friend and she was so excited to receive the bouquet. The flowers were beautiful and packaged so well. Delivery was quick and easy.
Flower Subscription: Free Shipping on Monthly Flowers - The Bouqs Co.