Personalized Gifts: Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas
It can be a struggle to choose just the right gift for someone, can’t it? I think most people appreciate receiving a gift, regardless of what it is. Being thought of is always nice.
Gift-giving can be challenging, though. Thoughtful gifts that are personalized for an individual can take some extra time, but giving a gift that is especially suited to a person is worth the effort.
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Here are a few ideas of gifts that are suited to individual interests:
- For a photographer (This includes parents and grandparents who like to take pictures of their families!) A book of portrait poses, lens cleaner, gift certificate for digital prints or photo book.
- For anyone of any age who loves art Get one of those plastic bins at a discount store and fill it with supplies geared to the recipient’s age or interests – unusual markers ( metallic, brush calligraphy, etc.), pastels, sketch book, “real” artist pencils, artist’s eraser, paints. Personalize the bin with their name.
- For families Fill a “Game Night” box with new versions of old favorites (like Uno Roboto, Scrabble Deluxe Edition) or one that may be new to you. Add some popcorn and/or ingredients for some quick peppermint mocha or hot cocoa.
- For a preschool child Decorate a big plastic bin and fill it with “dress up” clothes. Fun hats and feather boas are always good. Use your imagination.
- For teachers Teachers love gift cards to restaurants, bookstores, etc, and other gifts they can “use up” such as notecards and, depending on their likes and dislikes, chocolate, coffee, etc. A heartfelt note is especially appreciated.
Once you start thinking about these, it’s fun to come up with ideas for thoughtful gifts. It’s such a blessing to see faces light up when you’ve given a gift that you’ve put together with extra effort, isn’t it?
This post was originally published in 2011 and was updated in 2024.
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I couldn't agree with you more! The entire commercial aspect of the season is so out of control…..
Hi Pam! It is great to meet you! I am glad that you found me so I could find you! I love your blog! Thank you for following me and for adding my tag to your blog! I look forward to "visiting" with you!
Thank you PJ and Mrs. Smith! I look forward to visiting with you too! The Sweet Tea and Simplicity badge is beautiful.
Yes, it's so sad to me how commercialized Christmas has become.
Thank you for visiting my blog and your kind words. The green leaves on the art were from paint and paste with a stencil. :o) Thanks again. Have a great day and Merry Christmas. :o)
hi pam thank you for visiting my blog! yay following along! such a cute blog!
Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing and participating at SSPS 341 Pam. See you at #342, Jan 6. Merry Christmas/Happy Festive Season.
Thank you, Esme!
Great ideas! I especially like the family game box idea. That would be really fun. Visiting from the Busy Monday link party.
Thank you, Jennifer!
Dear Pam, Congratulations, your post will be featured at SSPS 389, see you Monday. Thanks for sharing.
I’m so happy to hear that, Esme! Thanks for letting me know!