Instant read kitchen thermometer: tools they’ve been meaning to get themselves are always a great gift. Note cards.( A literary version.) Or thank you notes make a timely gift (as long as it doesn’t feel guilt-inducing). Baby, it’s cold outside…so don’t forget to bring these homemade hand warmers with you. To make sure you keep everyone on your list warm during cold days, give them a pair of these cozy hand warmers. Don’t worry, it’s super easy to make and absolutely inexpensive.

Tea towels: go for a classically beautifully and durable optionor lean into their interests, like this tea towel for book loversor this one celebrating Dolly Parton! Beeswax candles are so great to have around during the holidays. The smell is subtle and amazing, perfect for a small Christmas-y activity.

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Both the young and the young heart will get a good laugh from these charming lollipop mustaches and lips. It’s such a novel idea that ensures a merrier surprise. Can’t wait to hand this over to my grandkids! Good pens never disappoint a stationery lover. (Like Paper Mate Flairs or Sharpies in pretty colors.) These super cute fabric coin purses can be used to hide small pieces of precious jewelry, change, or used as keychains. Your recipient will adore this, especially when they unzip it and find a little treasure inside! Fancy peanut butter or flavored almond butter. ( Cinnamon almond butter is our household favorite.)

Tiny clothespins for hanging photos. (These are super popular in teenage bedrooms and dorm rooms right now!) Gift your loved ones a little pampering with this homemade calming lotion. Don’t forget to choose the favorite scent of your recipient. I myself would love to have this in lavender or a little citrus.Recycle those baby food jars you’ve been stashing since January and create these adorable mini glitter globes. This will bring some sparkle to someone’s holiday gift and anyone can still enjoy it even after the holiday. Let’s face it, we’ve got at least one pet lover on our lists. Bring a smile to their faces with these easy-to-make pet toys and give a new lease on life to your old t-shirts in the process. Essential oils or a tiny, cult classic perfume roller. (If you save up perfume samples through the year, you could gift those, too!) Don’t toss out those bottle caps yet. Use them to make these mini bottle caps candles. You can add a bit of essential oil to your candle mix too, for a more delicious twist.

Key chain.(Something cute like this macrame keychain or this classy leather option. This little axolotl keychain is not exactly a crowd-pleasing option but might be exactly right for your giftee—it was a big hit with the right teen at my house last year! Coffee or tea. Go for a big bag of a favorite or potential new favorite or a sampler so they can try new varieties!(See my husband’s favorites here, 45 decaf options here, and my current tea crush here. We also love this coffee subscription.) Face masks for skin care: the options are endless, and available at a variety of price points. For inexpensive, crowd-pleasing masks, try these collagen eye masks and this top-rated face mask. Did you know playdough can come straight from your kitchen? Make some colorful homemade playdough for your kids this Christmas and ensure a safe and fun activity.You’ve got a personalized teabags! Might as well spice up a boring teabag with dainty quotable teabag tags to complete the surprise. Choose a quote that best describes your recipient.