The Best Holiday Gift Guide for When You Don’t Know What to Buy

Buying gifts is so fun when you know exactly what to get the person. But then there are the times when you have no idea what to get. Maybe it’s a White Elephant game, a work party, or a friend of a friend. No matter the situation, this holiday gift guide will give you 5 ideas of great, unique gifts! The best part is, no one will know you struggled to find the perfect gift!

The Best Holiday Gift Guide

1- Story Coins Game

Story Coins Game is the most fun you’ll have talking! This hands-on tool gives players the perfect starting point to tell any story… funny, scary, silly… they can think of. The best part is you play as a group, so it’s perfect for family game night, holiday parties, classroom activities, or long car rides to grand-ma’s house.

Each set includes 10 coins with a different image on the coin. That image is the starting point for your story, sentence, drawing, or any other idea you might have. Simply pull a coin from the bag and start your story. And, because they have a metal backing, you’ll get a full sensory experience. There are even add-ons to make the game perfect for travel!

2- Your Favorite Book

We all have that one book from childhood that you read until the cover fell off! For me, it was Mary Downing Hahn’s Wait Till Helen Comes. It was spooky and entertaining, but had a sweet ending. When you’re unsure of what gift to give, something personal is a nice idea. You’re not just giving the gift of reading, but also allowing someone to know you a little better.

When you wrap your favorite novel or picture book, be sure to include a little note about why it was your favorite. You could say something as simple as “I loved this book because it helped me through ___________” or “This was my favorite book when I was ____ years old and I think you’ll love it because _____”.

3- A Collection of Recipes

We all have that one meal. The one that brings back a flood of memories the moment you smell it. For me, it’s my mom’s sour cream pound cake. Just smelling the batter instantly transports me back to childhood Christmas!

So if you’re stuck on what to choose from a holiday gift guide, gather all your favorite recipes. They could be your favorite foods, foods with meaning, or family classics. Then, put them together in a little book with a nice note of why you chose each recipe. This gift will fill both stomachs and hearts!

4- Art from a Local Artist

I love arts and crafts, but I’m not an artist. So when I see beautiful artwork at festivals or events, I try to buy something. Recently I found the cutest tiny ceramic pumpkin at a festival in North Carolina and it was a perfect addition to my daughter’s LEGO builds and Polly Pocket sets.

A small canvas, cute crocheted items, or handcrafted piece makes a beautiful gift for just about anyone. Plus, you’re supporting a local artist while giving the gift of something beautiful! That’s a win win.

5- Certificate to a Local Restaurant

This might like a strange addition to a holiday gift guide at first glance… but with the price of things right now and the lack of genuine connection, a night out might be more valuable than you realize. Choose a local restaurant that you enjoy or maybe on that just opened. Like with the local artist, you’ll not only be giving a unique gift, but also support a local small business owner.

Take your gift up a notch by wrapping it in a lovely cloth napkin. Or, if this is for a friend with kids, you could offer to babysit and give the recipient a little adult time.

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