A collection of solid gift ideas for anyone on your list, especially for the tough-to-shop-for people that already have everything!
HOME GOODS
weighted blanket
I think everyone could benefit from something that will provide them with some cozy hygge, but especially for anyone who could use some anxiety soothing / improved sleep. I included a few other brand options in the widget below!
tabletop fire bowl
I love the ambiance that fire provides. It always makes everything cozier. This little fire bowl can be used both indoors and outdoors and would be perfect for even roasting marshmallows for s’mores! I also found it available here.
digital frame
I love this idea! A slideshow of photos is so much better than just a single, static image. It sounds super easy to use (emailing images directly to the device) and there are a few different frame styles to choose from. I also found them available here!
air purifier
This product is certainly an investment piece, but if you’re gifting it to your partner or someone that you live with, you get to reap the benefits too. 😉 With all of the wildfires we’ve had on the west coast (and how the smoke can travel all the way across the country!), it can’t hurt to have an air purifier in your home. This one not only purifies your air, but can also warm or cool a space as well; talk about a multitasker! And with this brand, you know you’re getting excellent quality.
GOURMET APPLIANCES
coffee maker
If you are gifting a coffeemaker that uses capsules, consider including a package of coffee capsules for the recipient’s stocking as well! I found this article breaking down the differences between Nespresso and Keurig that may help you make a decision on what machine makes the most sense for your recipient (I’ve linked models of both in the widget below).
toaster oven + air fryer
if this combination appliance had been available years ago when we purchased our toaster oven, I absolutely would have opted for the one with the air fryer as well! I also found this toaster oven / air fryer available here and I included a few other options in the widget below!
single serve cocktail maker
For the times when you don’t want to mix up an entire batch of a drink and just want one glass — this is for you! I also included a few other specialty cocktail making machines in the widget below.
ENTERTAINMENT
bluetooth speaker
You don’t need a full sound system to get great audio — this waterproof Bluetooth speaker is great for playing music, podcasts, etc. wherever you want! Take it with you throughout the house, to the park, the beach, on vacation… a perfect gift for the audiophile in your life! I’ve linked a few different options in the widget below.
tablet
For gaming, reading books, browsing the web, streaming movies / tv, or used to display recipes while cooking — especially great for those who travel as their own in-seat entertainment for flights.
streaming set-top box
One of the things that we wished we had purchased sooner was our AppleTV. Since there are so many streaming channels to watch movies and shows on, it helps to have them all aggregated in one place and to stay logged in to each one so you don’t have to continuously type in the passwords for each account. We love ours and it came in especially handy while quarantined. If you’re not an Apple household, I’ve also included a Chromecast option in the widget below!
FITNESS
activity tracker
I love my activity tracker; I wasn’t “getting credit” for all of the daily movement I get from just living life (doing household chores, running errands, etc.) from my phone’s basic pedometer tracking because it’s not affixed to my body like a wristband is. I am a big fan of the Fitbit family of trackers, but as someone who uses Apple devices almost exclusively, the Apple Watch has always been on my radar. The trackers are great with the sport bands while you’re actively exercising, but I love this Apple Watch option because the band makes it appear more like a “real” watch than an athletic activity tracker so it blends in with more of my daily outfits (even if the watch face is enormous). This would be such a great gift for anyone in your life who is already active or for anyone trying to get more movement in their daily life.
percussive therapy device
I’ve heard from so many people how effective this device is at relieving tight, sore muscles from both working out and from stress. I may need to grab one for our household because our legs are always sore after our Peloton rides!
foam roller
This is another method of soothing sore muscles that everyone seems to swear by, so no matter what your loved one’s preferred workout is, this foam roller is sure to help them work out any knots / tightness.
MEMORIES
digitally convert memories
LegacyBox pricing options based on volume of “analog” items to convert. So brilliant to digitize such precious memories!
photobook subscription
I love the idea of photobooks printed every month with phone photo captures from that month; in physical form that everyone can enjoy instead of the images living in your phone’s Photos app.
This brand is my favorite for documenting memories in beautiful binding; they offer so many options for capturing special moments such as the “Story of You” baby book that we love for Sophie.
document family stories
This one is more geared toward reading instead of just enjoying images as it includes stories told by family members who have been given a weekly(?) prompt. I also found this company doing something similar to be intriguing!
Shop all other previous gift guide ideas here!
Happy shopping, friends!
Sending hugs —
xx, Natalie
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