Holiday Gift Guide
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Every year as the holidays get closer, we try to come up with gifts that are a mix of practical, something that they wouldn’t buy for themselves, something they really want and something that they would never have thought of. Here are some ideas to get you started, everything from large gifts to stocking stuffers.
Our favorite is to support local stores for unique and homemade gifts.
For the home
Kitchen - Reusable egg cartons are great for all those farm fresh eggs. Glass storage jars are great for dry goods. Beautiful handmade wooden utensils make a cherished gift. Souper Cubes meal prep kit.
For the Foodie - For the bakers and food lovers on your list, here are some great options.
Book Lovers - For that person who loves to read, here are some great gift ideas. Library Card coasts, Thrift Books, Book Hoader sign, Book reading jounal, Book Nook Puzzle
ThriftBooks - Send a digital gift card to this affordable book store.
Gift a Service or experience
Give someone you love the gift of time, or gift an experience to create a new memory.
One of my favorite apps - offers meal planning, recipes, scheduling, and a shopping list. Plan to Eat.
A fishing trip
Gardening
Garden Tools - Good, heavy-duty gardening tools are always a nice gift. Buy something that they wouldn’t buy themselves.
Herbal Tea Seeds
Hori Hori Trowel
Pollinator Gift Set
Claw Cullivator
outdoors & for the guys
For the person who likes to spend time outside in nature, camping, hiking, or just working with their hands. Tools, equipment & gear.
A knife sharpening kit with whetstones
Nothing beats a great flannel shirt
A great small toolkit good for electrical repairs
A warm waffle weave hat for hiking or working outside in the cold.
Headlamp - A great headlamp is a requirement when camping.
Clip on Lights - These are great for power outages and spending time in the woods.
Butane Torch - This small lighter can be used for everything from soldering to cooking.
Multitool - These are great for keeping in your pocket or toolbox when hiking.
Safety Wire Pliers - These pliers are great for working with wire or fencing.
Heroclip - This unique hook plus carabiner can hold up to 60 lbs
Chainsaw - A good chainsaw last for years, sometimes generations.
Cookbook - For gourmet cooking under the stars
For the Kids
Books - Nothing beats a good book!
Activities - Toys that use the imagination or can be played with over and over are always a win in our house. Magic clay keeps kits occupied for hours, and the magic paper is great for older kids. The magnetic game keeps younger kids happy. Craft kits and art supplies are fun for older and younger kids.
Playmobil - We love our Playmobil toys and have added to our collection since our kids were little.
Preteens and Teens - Noise Cancelling Headphones with bluetooth are loved in our house and 10-foot charging cables are part of every stocking. Portable speakers are a favorite to use outside when we are hanging out, and battery backups always come in handy.
Board Games - We play a lot of board games in our house. Every year around the holidays we buy a new or 2 to expand our collection. See some of our favorites:
Other Gifts
Give updated family portraits - Pay for a photography session so that they can do a family session.
Gift cards - While it can seem like an easy gift, it can also allow you to bless someone with an easy way to pay for groceries or gas, or essentials that they really need.
Low-Cost Ideas
Ideas for budget-friendly gifts for Christmas.
A book or 2 and a custom Bookmark (Your local used bookstore or ThriftBooks are affordable)
A homemade dessert on a thrifted platter - Recipes
Loaf of Homemade Bread - Recipe
Family history, stories, & photos in a book.
Homemade Strawberry Freezer Jam - Recipe
Family recipe book, especially with an image of the original recipe card with handwriting
More Ideas: