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Favorite Things Gift Guide 2024
Every holiday season I have two favorite things parties I attend with girlfriends and I look forward to them all year! At each party we bring a gift, around $50 value, and do a gift exchange where we pick numbers to choose gifts and when it is our turn to open we can pick an unopened gift or steal one that has already been opened. It is a blast and a fun way to discover new products that also make great gift ideas. I have rounded up all the ideas that were gifted from the two parties I attended. Keep in mind, some of these items were gifted together to get to the $50 value and some were purchased during sales like Black Friday, so off sale may be priced a little higher than $50.
Gifts for Parents & In-laws
Your own parents or in-laws can be some of the toughest on your wish list. I personally love giving either group gifts with my siblings or experience gifts if we can because I think that is what they truly cherish the most.
Favorite Books for Kids
Books make some of the best gifts for kids, especially if you need ideas for family gifts or siblings. I always love when my kids are gifted new books we haven't heard of with a note in the front from friends. We polled the community on what your family's favorite books are, regardless of age. So we have compiled the top gifts to add to your collection and save for gift ideas for others!
Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers
Toddler stocking stuffers are one of my favorite things to shop for each holiday season! These small gifts often spark little kids so much joy. I like to fill their stockings with a mix of practical items I know they need, educational toys and fun activities that will entertain them.
Experience Gift Guides
We can all likely agree we have a lot of "stuff" and sometimes the best gifts aren't actually products. Kids can especially get overwhelmed during the holidays opening tons of presents and what better way to curb this craze than by gifting a unique experience. Here is a list of some of my favorite experiences or non-gift gifts to buy someone on your list this holiday season for kids and adults!
Gift Guide for Couples + Families
People often ask for good gifts for families and couples. I prefer to have an experience over an actual gift myself! We polled our community last year and got some great inspiration for both gifts and experiences ranging from small to big!
White Elephant Gift Guide
I was shocked at how many requests I had last year for white elephant gift ideas. While I am personally not a huge fan of these gifts that don't always get good use, it is always an overwhelming request to include it in gift guides! I asked the community last year to weigh in on gifts they have given or have received that would be perfect for white elephant gifts. A mix of silly, stupid and useful!
Gifts for Essential Workers
Last year I polled you all on the best gifts for essential workers. We have thousands of essential workers in this community who showed up with recommendations!
Father’s Day Gift Guide
Father's Day falls early this year on June 16th! Men are hard to shop for, but when you find quality products they like, many times I find myself buying multiple pairs of things for my husband. Custom gifts are always a cute idea to gift from kids too that they will love taking part in gifting. Outside of this round up, my husband always appreciates experience gifts like tickets to a concert, sporting event or an organized golf outing with friends!
Mother’s Day Gifts
Mother's Day is just a month away! Whether you are a Mom yourself or looking to shop for someone in your life, here is a round up of some of my favorite products for Moms of all ages. Outside of these ideas, an experience gift is always one of the best ways to spoil a Mom. My husband gets my car detailed each year and it is honestly one of my favorite traditions - other ideas include a spa day, night away, tickets to a show or house cleaners!
Non-Toy Gift Guide
Most parents probably feel like they are swimming in toys. Some of my favorite things to gift my own kids or others for birthdays and holidays are gifts that aren't a toy, instead a practical and often sentimental item that I know will get a lot of use. This is especially true when buying things for a younger sibling who already has plenty of hand me down toys at their house. We polled the community after the holidays on what some of your favorite gifts your kids received are that aren't a toy.
Favorite Things $25 Gift Guide
Another group of my girlfriends had a holiday party last night! We did a gift exchange with gifts around $25 and everyone brought such fun products to share! Once again we picked numbers and got to choose gifts to open with the option of stealing, everyone loved their gift so much not a single person actually stole from someone! These are some great last minute ideas.
Favorite Things Gift Guide 2023
This year my girlfriends and I had our 2nd annual Favorite Things holiday party. Everyone was tasked with bringing a gift in the $50 price range, something they love and adore and bonus points if it hasn't been shared on Everyday Best Buy before! At the party we all draw numbers and then get to choose a present in number order. Each gift can be stolen up to 2 times. It is such a fun tradition I cannot wait to continue and a great way to be introduced to new products and gifts each year!
Gifts for Anyone
This guide is full of great products to gift to anyone from your hair dresser to coworker to a neighbor. Or if you have a few holiday parties coming up, they would make excellent hostess gifts too! Most of them are $50 and under!
Gift Guide for Grandparents
The best gift for grandparents is the gift of spending time with family. But these gifts are all very memorable and personalized and is sure to bring a smile to their face.
Gift Guide for Dad or FIL
Dads and Father-in-laws are some of the hardest people to shop for in my opinion! Some of the best gifts to gift them are experiences in my opinion, but here are some great products that have my Dad's stamp of approval!
Gift Guide for Mom or MIL
Often your own Mom or Mother-in-law are some of the hardest people to shop for! They typically have it all, but here are some excellent gifts to treat them to.
Gift Guide for Him
I usually use the holidays as a good time to elevate my husband's wardrobe. Or treat him to something that will be useful year round that he wouldn't buy himself. All of these are top notch in quality and brands that we love.
Stocking Stuffers for Her
Stocking stuffers for her! A mix of essentials and fun accessories to stuff her stocking with, or likely just buy for yourself so your stocking isn't empty on Christmas morning lol.