People often say the hardest to buy for are their parents. Many already have things they need and have set tastes which can make gift giving tricky. Here are a few that might be all round people pleasers, for any budget.
TIP: I have many ideas on other posts, so please do scroll through the categories found under the 3 little lines on the upper right under LABELS, especially Top Gifts of the Year and For Parents.
Even if they don't know how to play YET, this makes a wonderful gift. A leather and suede Backgammon set comes in color combinations around light blue, navy or Camel. Very handsome, very well made. Set includes leather set game case with 30 backgammon pieces and four dice and measures 15”l x 2”h x 10”w (closed), 19.75”w (when open). And you can personalize it (monograms) for $12.50. If you're thinking about it, be sure to check their due date for that, so you order in time. From
Mark and Graham for $179.
Beautiful buttery leather gardening gloves that will last. And to protect from thorny plants, rough bark or splinters in wooden tool handles. With extra stitching at the thumb they claim helps it be more mobile with their hand. From
Food52 for $22.
Get 20% off for Black Friday with CODE: CHEERS20 Comes in olive as pictured or the classic yellowish leather. You know that color...
Ahhhh, a fresh, beautiful mattress topper is a special way to make their bed more cozy and/or functional as needs change. I'm recommending the Company Store for it's incredible quality for reasonable prices, and the breadth of choice. Your folks may need things to be firmer, or softer -so be sure to covertly check that out before you buy... Soft can be great for sore joints but create more aches in some spines.
The unique Australian wool topper, soft, breathable, naturally temp regulating, it can add comfort year round. Soft, not scratchy, but make sure your recipient doesn't have an allergy to wool!
These truly gorgeous enameled Frieling French presses are great for coffee or loose tea. Its' made from Stainless steel both inside and out, so its made to last. Who would not ooh and aah when opening a package to this?? So many colors too. Remove the planner and serve juice, milk, wine or water from it too! At
Food52 for $99.
Called the best Affordable electric bike - this can be just right for getting or staying active. They have city bikes, off road bikes, folding bikes and ones that are easy to step through *example pictured) rather than flinging your leg over the seat. So many to choose from you and different prices so have to go look on the site From
Rad Power Bikes but here is the RadRover 6, the one that started it all.
And for a limited time, you can save $400 on buying two with the CODE SAVEON2 at checkout!
If they have taken up walking or running, or just have to stand for long parts of their day look into Hoka. They make running shoes, but they are regularly recommended by podiatrists they provide comfort, support and shock absorption. Highly highly cushioned while being lightweight and breathable, they also have a slip on sandal, a gortex hiking boot style which has ankle support and an
orthopedic tab. Order by 12/16 to get by 12/25. Prices from $120 up.
This is a date night subscription box that sends all they'll need to do something different and fun. Choose 3 months for $150. or 6 months for $305. Check out the details on
Uncommon Goods where each is described and there are photos of what comes in the packages - because these photos don't do them justice.
Yes it's practical but that can make the best gift. How about a comfort mousepad? This nonskid natural base prevents mat from sliding around on desk and 3M™ Gel Wrist Rest will help with carpal or arthritic hand, or helps prevent mouse-related issues is preventative! Comes in black, easy to clean. Mouse pad with wrist support. I have it - works great. From
Staples for $20.
This signature 1-800 Flowers floral Christmas Tree comes in four sizes and makes a wonderful decoration for your front step, to cheer your parent's or grandparent's' home, to give as a hostess gift or to put on your own mantle or dining table. Ranges from $49-119. Or look for their Musical Merriment tree, which has a gold star on top, small gold ornaments between the flowers and comes in a red Drum planter, for $59- 89.
This is special. Check out
StoryWorthy. It's a way to create a nice bound book book of your loved one's stories from their life, best jokes, and memories, that they - and you - and generations to come can enjoy. Here's how it works: Once a week, choose a question to inspire them to write and send via email, which is shared with you. If easier, I suppose you can record a conversation about it over zoom or on your phone and write the email yourself. At the end of a year, their stories are bound into a beautiful keepsake book! $99 includes weekly story prompts and 1 black and white interior hardcover book.
Discount: $10 off (promo code hR8XucBp applied)
Hardly the average box of goodies, send a special treat for a holiday morning (great idea for New Years Day!). Through the Popcorn Factory you can send this Christmas Morning Breakfast Gift Tower now on sale for $44 down from $59! There are many options to choose from, and all look like something you'd be happy to receive... like this deluxe version or a yummy looking Christmas bakery goods box!
Your folks would welcome non-digital gifts like this. For the person who is organized - or needs to be - these are da bomb! Smead Fast Tabs are a very high quality folder hanger with 1/3 cut tabs (or single side tabs ). Pick your color, but I love this Moss green, much more soothing to the eye. It does not come apart or jam up in the drawer like the old ones did, and though they offer the little plastic labels that were so much work, it eliminates the need! Find at
Office Supply for $15,
Staples for $19 (where you may have points) or
Amazon for $23 a box.
And the file folders to go inside made by Smead come in a box of 1/3 cut tabs in 4 colors. Some have reinforced tabs, but these run thicker and sturdier on the whole than ordinary manilla folders. You can buy boxes of solids as well, in muted or brighter hues. I use these and they're
the best! At
Staples or
Office Supply from $12-30 for a box of 100.
Grown ups like toys too. And this can be great for the tinkerer or builder on your list. LEGO has managed to make a version of the famous pastime of putting a ship in a bottle. Why not? Find if for $121 on
Amazon.
Give the ultimate in golfing simulators from
Optishot. This is an in-home golf simulator that touts a swing and ball shot accuracy that is just like playing real golf. It also includes 32 high speed infrared sensors giving you precise and instantaneous feedback on every shot. There are several choices of simulators from $399 to over $4K, depending on their features. Makes a great retirement gift too... pitch in with the whole fam? Find it on
OPTi Their pictures aren't great so I encourage you to check out the site to really see what these do!
Need to protect the mattress from stains and spills? The Jersey Waterproof is a straight topper with a difference: NO CRINKLE sounds. Most waterproof ones do. And it's encased between two layers of soft cotton jersey, so the sheets they put over it will not be influenced by the fabric beneath.
How about a quilted heating or the ultra-cooling mattress pad? Hypoallergenic foam? Or adding 1-2" of beautifully stitched and squared off down or hypoallergenic down alternatives like primal oft. I had one of their 4" ones and it literally was like sleeping on a cloud. Again, check with your folks to see if soft might throw off a back or be the best thing for it. All this and more from The Company Store from $65-279, now offering deals from 40% off to 20% off (the latter with code FRIYAY)
The Atlas Tea Club offers a subscription box that sends premium loose leaf teas from around the world. It's fun to get a box month after month, and look forward to enjoying not just 2 delicious single origin teas tea from what they claim to be the best tea growing regions in the world, but also a postcard from the featured country, a card with steeping tips & flavor notes. two delicious, Give six months for $95. FREE shipping within the USA. Recommended by Town and Country Magazine, it's gotta be of quality, right?
Williams Sonoma offers a plethora of beautiful boxes and let's face it - they are fancy. The name and packaging alone makes your recipient feel special. Go on their site to look around for one that is just right for them, and your budget. Here's one for $109 - the
Italian Pantry box, which includes Italian pasta, pesto, Olives, a beautiful wedge of pecorino Romano, speciality Balsamic and olive oil.
Or send this
Italian Cheese and Savory Hamper. A woven picnic basket ( a gift in itself), it comes delightfully stuffed with several cheeses, a hard Sporessa salami, balsamic glaze and Olive Oil crackers for $189. Look for sales but do check the order by dates so they can be delivered on time. That said, even if they arrive a little late, they can be enjoyed in the days after the holidays through to New Years week!
Looking for more gift ideas, for all ages and ALL the people on your list (the Boss.. the Hard to Buy For... the Tween)? Click the three horizontal lines at the top right of this page, then click labels for the category you want to see all past posts. And don't forget to visit the TOP GIFTS OF THE YEAR, which features what I thought were the best picks each year!
Pls Note: I look for the best prices. Sale and discount codes are accurate at publication date, but may have changed by the time you visit the site. If so, Google an item for the best price!
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