StoryWorth Keepsake Memoir / Furbish Studio Needlepoint Pillow / Silver Frame / Shower Steamers / Minted Custom Silhouette / Book of the Month Subscription / Window Bird Feeder / Towel Warmer / Aura Digital Frame
There’s always going to be people in life who are comically hard to shop for, whether that’s because they say they don’t need anything or they just buy whatever they want as they want it. Both are great! But entirely unhelpful during the holidays. With those people, I try to go for something sentimental, unexpected, and/or experiential. Like, for example, these!
StoryWorth Keepsake Memoir: You guys. How cool is this?! Once a week, you send the recipient a question to answer (either via text or audio!), and at the end of the year, it’s turned into a keepsake book. I LOVE this for your parents, grandparents, in-laws—people who have lived a lot of life and probably have great stories to tell. Another thing that makes it so incredible: You can schedule when the gift email is sent, or, if you’re a procrastinator, purchase it last-minute.
Furbish Studio Needlepoint Pillow: Do I need this? I might need this haha. A cheeky pillow isn’t something people really purchase for themselves, but I guarantee they’ll smile every time they pass by it. Furbish has a million more options, by the way!
Silver Frame: Sometimes, it’s just best to keep it simple: a timeless silver frame with an updated family portrait, a candid you took of them earlier in the year, whatever. Thoughtful, yet inexpensive!
Shower Steamers: If a spa gift card isn’t in the budget, make them feel like they’re at a spa anyway. I know a lot of people who swear by shower steamers as one of the most cheapest ways to feel super fancy.
Minted Custom Silhouette: This is the *most* adorable gift idea for new parents, grandparents, dog moms… whoever you know with a child or a pet they love. The tricky part is getting the side profile, but if you have that, there’s no reason not to go for it! Bonus points if you have it framed too.
Book of the Month Subscription: You guys know I’m IN LOVE with my Kindle, but I fully accept that some readers prefer hard copies. Enter: Book of the Month. You can get them a 3-, 6-, or 12-month subscription, delivered by email, physical gift card, or printable card. Easy peasy!
Window Bird Feeder: Nobody in the world needs this, but it’s absolutely delightful—which is exactly what makes it a great gift. The acrylic bird feeder suctions on to your window so you can clearly (pun intended, obviously) see all the birds that come visit.
Towel Warmer: This = the height of luxury. Imagine stepping out of your shower and wrapping yourself in a towel so warm it feels fresh from the dryer! I don’t know why I don’t own this yet.
Aura Digital Frame: Remembering to print out new photos for picture frames is a pain sometimes. A digital frame, which cycles through your chosen images, is SO much easier. All you need is an app!