In our family gift giving is almost a competitive sport. We love thinking of the most perfect, personal gifts to get each other, and will often buy them months in advance of Christmas or birthdays. We have curated a list of our favorites to share with you. From functional to what-to-get-someone-that-has-everything, we have ideas for everyone.
Since there’s five of us sisters (plus our mama), we have a diverse group of gals to shop for. Our compilation of gift ideas is almost entirely things on our Christmas list, ideas for one another, or some of our favorite purchases from the past year. We hope it gives you a little inspiration for your holiday shopping… happy gifting!
Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Pack
We are obsessed with this travel backpack from Cotopaxi! This is the perfect gift for the whimsical explorer in your family. The design is beyond intuitive as the bag is perfectly crafted to maximize space when packing all your essentials. As a bonus, Cotopaxi is a fantastic, environmentally conscious company with fab customer service… did someone say ‘lifetime warranty and repairs’?? We’re actually so obsessed with this backpack we wrote an entire blog post about it!
Price: $220
Watercolor Print of Your Home
Everyone has a home that holds a special place in their heart. Whether it’s the first home you purchased together, your childhood home, or the lake house you went to as a child, this Etsy shop can turn a picture of home into a beautiful watercolor picture. This makes for such a beautiful, sentimental gift.
Price: $29.50+
Lindsay Albanese Hat Clip
The worst part about traveling with a hat is figuring out how to pack it, and Lindsay Albanese has created the perfect solution. By clipping your hat to your bag, you can keep your hat close, without fear of crushing it!
Price: $48+
Lack of Color Hat
The perfect hat to fill your hat clip! Besides, there is nothing like a hat to truly elevate your outfit. We’re loving this green right now, but they have all kinds of colors… from creamy neutrals to bold statement tones.
Price: $139
If you’re loving the hat, but are trying to find the look for under $50, Urban Outfitters has a pretty good dupe for Lack of Color hats. Not quite the same, but definitely similar.
Lululemon Belt Bag
Fanny packs are back baby!!! And this belt bag from Lululemon is a particularly big hit with women (and men) of all ages. Who wants to carry a purse when you can fit a surprising amount of your belongings in this little pack?? The only problem? It sells out quickly! Sold in 1L and 2L sizes, it’s a cute yet functional gift for anyone on the go.
Price: $38-48
Glass Cups & Straws
Never thought I’d be the kind of gal to get excited about glassware, but here we are. I received these for my birthday this past year, and they are a favorite both for hosting as well as drinking a post-workout smoothie.
Price: $26.99 (cups) & $4.99 (straws)
Initials Necklace
This is the perfect gift for a new mama looking to hold her littles close in a simple, meaningful way. Understated but lovely… a beautiful piece.
Price: $28.34+
Huzi Travel Pillow
Does someone have a long flight ahead of them? Travel often for work? Have a perpetual itch from the travel bug? Being able to catch some zzzz’s on a flight can be huge to help hit the ground running when you arrive at your destination. Sometimes a little outside the box thinking can be just what you need to stay comfy. The infinity loop design is versatile, allowing you to snuggle into any position during your flight.
Price: $45.00
Audio-Technica Record Player
Record players are back and they’re not going anywhere! This Audio-Technica model is a perfect nicer-end entry level record player for anyone interested in a throw-back auditory experience. Not only is it a different way to experience music, but once you have a record player, it opens up a whole new world for record hunting as you begin to curate your record collection.
Price: $149
Tile
The Tile helps keep track of all your wandering valuables. They are prepared for all scenarios with a Tile card for your wallet, a fob for your keys, or a sticker for your camera (not pictured above). The best way to keep an eye on everything. A perfect gift for your most forgetful friend.
Price: $59 for wallet & keys Tiles
Sunlight Simulator Alarm Clock
If someone you know and love is moving north, to the land of long nights and short days, this alarm clock makes all the difference in the world to help a gal get out of bed on time. An alarm clock may not be the sexiest gift, but you cannot beat the practicality here!
Price: $99.99
Pet Portrait
Who owns a dog and isn’t at least a little obsessed with it? If you’ve already sat through the entire camera roll of your friend’s MANY doggo pictures, you can give them one more to treasure as a sentimental wall art piece. Not guaranteed to make them cry but not unlikely!!
Price: $33.75+
Nespresso VertuoPlus
Hello coffee lovers looking to elevate their home barista game. A perfect espresso in less than 60 seconds? Yes, yes that is the best gift you can give a coffee addict.
Price: $149
Paddy Wax
This may look like just a candle, but it’s actually a candle with a built in secondary purpose. When the candle has lived its full life and burned out, this becomes the perfect margarita glass. The Paddy Wax go-to margarita recipe is on the back of the dust cover, to help get the good times started.
Price: $30
Agate Coasters
Nothing elevates a coffee table like some fun, fancy coasters. Not only do they protect the table from unsightly water rings, but they are a beautiful way to make any table look a little more posh.
Price: $16/coaster
Electric Wine Opener & Preserver
From a seasoned wino to your recently legal friend, nothing expedites a good time like getting that bottle of wine opened ASAP. Pairs well with a bottle of your favorite wine!
Price: $79.95
Personalized Gifts: Record LP Clock
Sentiment meets functionality with this perfect gift for any music lover. All the words on the center of the LP are customizable to make it completely your own. Plus, it’s also a functioning clock!
Price: $100
FabFitFun Box
I’ve been getting my FabFitFun box for years, and it’s truly the gift that keeps on giving. While it seems like there’s a subscription box for just about everything these days, FabFitFun have been sending out boxes since 2010. As such, they have expanded their company so much in the last decade! Their box is such a fun way to get exposed to new products and brands. Plus, with your subscription membership, you’re afforded access to a whole array of discounted products available as add-ons.
Price: $59.99/box or $219.99 annually
In the event the gal you’re shopping for isn’t quite the target clientele of FabFitFun, there’s so many different subscription options to choose from. Whether she’s into fishing, coffee, tech gadgets, knitting, candles, or something else entirely, there’s just about a box for everyone these days!
Disclaimer: All photos used in this post were taken directly from the site to which the item is linked. None of these photographs are our own.
written by Hannah
Hannah has learned the hard way to be careful what you wish for— sometimes happily ever after lands you with a husband and puppy… in the Midwest. Despite leaving Florida to move to Wisconsin, Hannah maintains her bossy big sister role with regular phone calls to keep up with all the little sister shenanigans. Notoriously chatty with her patients as well, Hannah stays busy as a physical therapist, but loves spending weekends exploring newfound hikes.
