A family cookbook that'll keep their best passed-down traditions in one place. This book comes with templates for over 80 recipes and places to add personalized photos. (2024)

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Posted on Aug 1, 2019

Adorable, sentimental, and incredibly fun presents you just can't go wrong with.

by Kayla SuazoBuzzFeed Staff

1. A pendant filled with their important flowers so they can always take a part of their favorite memories with them. Just send the shop their special stems and they'll create a one-of-a-kind piece.

A family cookbook that'll keep their best passed-down traditions in one place. This book comes with templates for over 80 recipes and places to add personalized photos. (2)

2. A deck of encouragement cards that'll let them leave sweet life reminders for themselves (or others). There's even space on the back for personal messages.

Amazon

Promising review: "I LOVE these little cards! I’m old school and actually handwrite letters, cards, and notes. I love adding one of these in them for a pop of color and as a keepsake. These are great to put in my lunchbox too as a pick-me-up during a hard week. Also super fun to leave for your servers or strangers. A little kindness goes a long way!" —Abby B.

Get it from Amazon for $9.95 (available in three other categories).

3. A ticket stub diary to organize the piles and piles of tickets they have stored in a shoebox under their bed. Now they can easily flip through and see all of the things they've done!

4. A mug with a lil' animal figurine at the bottom so once they're finished with their hot beverage, there's a sweet surprise waiting for them.

5. A sweet (and teeny!) fill-in-the-blank book to straight up tell 'em exactly why you love them! The pages have enough blank space for you to write additional messages and add photos.

6. A dainty heart necklace that'll give them a go-to, simplistic piece of jewelry they can always rely on. Honestly, it's so cute they probably don't need to own any other necklaces!

7. A bar of soap enhanced with crystals that's genuinely prettier than anything I think I have ever seen in my life. Seriously, if you're gifting soap, it has to be this? Just LOOK AT IT!

Crystal Bar

Get the Rainbow Moonstone (left) and the Sprit of Eternity (right) from Crystal Bar for $14.

8. A golden retriever window decal almost as good as the real thing. Consider this the pet they've always wanted, but without all the responsibility.

9. A One Line A Day journal with space for them to jot down a few sentences every day for five years. Each date lets them record all five entries on the same page, so they can see the changes in their life each year!

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This is a perfect remedy for what I understand to be a universal feeling — the desire to journal, but the lack of patience, dedication, or time. But pausing to write one sentence a day? We can all handle that.

Promising review: "I adore this journal. It allows me to write down daily memories or thoughts and puts my current self in a good mood. I'm excited to run across my old notes as the years go on! I take this with me on travels in a storage bag. There's something special about writing on the plane, in a new city, on a beach, etc. — any time you just feel like you're experiencing a special moment." —Mikayla

Check out BuzzFeed's full review of this journal!

Get it from Amazon for $10.17 (and see more styles of this journal here).

10. A coffee subscription box so they can drink coffee from countries around the world even if they haven't bean there before.

11. And if coffee isn't their ~cup of tea~, then an actual loose tea subscription box to satisfy any tea-lover's cravings with a variety of new options to try each month.

12. A set of 24 cat paw chair socks that'll not only protect their floors from damage, but their heart from growing cold and jaded. Squeals with joy

Amazon

Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in four colors).

13. A baby keepsake box so new parents have a special place to store all of their firsts.

14. An initial wax stamp for anyone in your life who still loves to send letters — which should be all of us, people! Chants bring back the joy of snail mail!

Sweet Zakka House / Etsy

Get it from Sweet Zakka House on Etsy for $9.99+ (available in two styles and all letters).

This Etsy listing also has the option to add wax and make it a kit, or you can get wax from Amazon for $9.89.

15. A portable hammock they can easily travel with or hang in their backyard for some professional-level chilling.

16. A National Park Homesick Candle sure to take them back to the days when they were a kid, exploring big forests with their family, without a care in the world — I am getting emotional!!!

17. Indoor fleece slippers for enveloping their feet in warmth and cuteness and love — which are the three pillars of great gift giving, obviously.

18. A softcover photo book so they can have all of their best pics and memories in one, actually tangible place — ya know, because Instagram can't be the only place they keep photos.

Artifact Uprising

I used this company to create a little photo album and I loved how it came out. The cover is incredibly beautiful (and soft?!) and using their website to create your album is so easy.

Get it from Artifact Uprising starting at $20+ (available in three sizes, six colors, and five themes).

19. A family cookbook that'll keep their best passed-down traditions in one place. This book comes with templates for over 80 recipes and places to add personalized photos.

20. A set of tiny lil' owl planters to really show your pal ~whooo~ their top friend is. Spoiler: It's you.

21. A Bob Ross board game (yes, such a magical thing does exist!) they can play with the fam for some good, wholesome fun. Maybe it is possible to play games with the family in peace and harmony...

22. A tarot card set for beginners to give them a fun new hobby to pour your attention into. More hobbies in 2019!!!

23. Legendary Ladies — an empowering book filled with GORGEOUS illustrations of 50 incredible goddesses and a brief description of why they are so extraordinary. You know, for the super woman in your own life.

Amazon

Promising review: "Ann always smashes it with her illustrations. This book is packed with heart and soul. It's perfect if you are looking for a coffee table book with summarized information on goddesses from different areas of the world. It even gives you tips on channeling each goddess; I think that is my favorite detail. Incredible follow up to Bad Girls. She's a great artist to look up to." —Cherie Adan

Get it from Amazon for $11.97.

24. A reel viewer (oh, I can feel the nostalgia now!) you can customize with YOUR OWN PHOTOS. My childhood self is screaming, and so will your childhood bestie when they see this.

25. A pack of cat butt magnets they'll obviously use to hang up photos of you on their fridge. I mean, how can you not smile looking at these.

26. A cozy tortilla blanket for taking their burrito game to the next level. Honestly, what more is there to say — this thing rules.

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Promising review: "I never write reviews but thought I should after buying this funny tortilla blanket! Very Surprised. It's a lightweight blanket that's still very fluffy and super cozy. I think it's perfect. Washed it and still super soft. No pilling. It's holding up well, both in feel and in shape. The trim is sewed on well, so no problem there either. This is the BEST purchase I have ever made. I’m recommending this to everyone I know." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $24.80 (available in four sizes and 10 styles).

27. A chili powder palette that'll ~spice up their life and the people of the world.~ That cooking friend that's impossible to impress? Here's your gift for them.

28. And a celestial-inspired journal featuring a gorgeous gold-foil detailing for keeping their thoughts, to-do's, and dates in one stunning place.

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Promising review: "This journal is wonderful. The pages are lined with a golden sheen and the cover shimmers as well. The pages are very thick which has both pros and cons. The main pro is that your ink WILL NOT show through to the other pages even if you write on the front and the back of each page, assuming you're using an average pen. The main con is that because the pages are so thick the journal won't last as long as one with thin pages. I've been writing in it once daily for about a month now and it's already about a quarter of the way filled. The pages are also a nice cream color with very thin, light lines on each so they don't stand out too much. I will definitely buy another one in a new color when this one runs out. The price is great for what you get; I would suggest it to anyone looking for a unique journal." —Kiersten Hurst

Get it from Amazon for $11.69.

Your gift recipient after you hand them your gift:

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A family cookbook that'll keep their best passed-down traditions in one place. This book comes with templates for over 80 recipes and places to add personalized photos. (2024)

1. A pendant filled with *their* important flowers so they can always take a part of their favorite memories with them. Just send the shop their special stems and they'll create a one-of-a-kind piece.

2. A deck of encouragement cards that'll let them leave sweet life reminders for themselves (or others). There's even space on the back for personal messages.

3. A ticket stub diary to organize the piles and piles of tickets they have stored in a shoebox under their bed. Now they can easily flip through and see all of the things they've done!

4. A mug with a lil' animal figurine at the bottom so once they're finished with their hot beverage, there's a sweet surprise waiting for them.

5. A sweet (and teeny!) fill-in-the-blank book to straight up tell 'em exactly why you love them! The pages have enough blank space for you to write additional messages and add photos.

6. A dainty heart necklace that'll give them a go-to, simplistic piece of jewelry they can always rely on. Honestly, it's so cute they probably don't need to own any other necklaces!

7. A bar of soap enhanced with crystals that's genuinely prettier than anything I think I have ever seen in my life. Seriously, if you're gifting soap, it *has* to be this? Just LOOK AT IT!

8. A golden retriever window decal *almost* as good as the real thing. Consider this the pet they've always wanted, but without all the responsibility.

9. A One Line A Day journal with space for them to jot down a few sentences every day for five years. Each date lets them record all five entries on the same page, so they can see the changes in their life each year!

10. A coffee subscription box so they can drink coffee from countries around the world even if they haven't bean there before.

11. And if coffee isn't their ~cup of tea~, then an actual loose tea subscription box to satisfy any tea-lover's cravings with a variety of new options to try each month.

12. A set of 24 cat paw chair socks that'll not only protect their floors from damage, but their heart from growing cold and jaded. *Squeals with joy*

13. A baby keepsake box so new parents have a special place to store all of their firsts.

14. An initial wax stamp for anyone in your life who still loves to send letters — which should be all of us, people! *Chants* bring back the joy of snail mail!

15. A portable hammock they can easily travel with or hang in their backyard for some professional-level chilling.

16. A National Park Homesick Candle sure to take them back to the days when they were a kid, exploring big forests with their family, without a care in the world — I am getting emotional!!!

17. Indoor fleece slippers for enveloping their feet in warmth and cuteness and love — which are the three pillars of great gift giving, obviously.

18. A softcover photo book so they can have all of their best pics and memories in one, actually tangible place — ya know, because Instagram can't be the *only* place they keep photos.

19. A family cookbook that'll keep their best passed-down traditions in one place. This book comes with templates for over 80 recipes and places to add personalized photos.

20. A set of tiny lil' owl planters to really show your pal ~whooo~ their top friend is. Spoiler: It's you.

21. A Bob Ross board game (yes, such a magical thing does exist!) they can play with the fam for some good, wholesome fun. Maybe it *is* possible to play games with the family in peace and harmony...

22. A tarot card set for beginners to give them a fun new hobby to pour your attention into. More hobbies in 2019!!!

23. Legendary Ladies — an empowering book filled with GORGEOUS illustrations of 50 incredible goddesses and a brief description of why they are so extraordinary. You know, for the super woman in your own life.

24. A reel viewer (oh, I can feel the nostalgia now!) you can customize with YOUR OWN PHOTOS. My childhood self is screaming, and so will your childhood bestie when they see this.

25. A pack of cat butt magnets they'll obviously use to hang up photos of you on their fridge. I mean, how can you not smile looking at these.

26. A cozy tortilla blanket for taking their burrito game to the next level. Honestly, what more is there to say — this thing rules.

27. A chili powder palette that'll ~spice up their life and the people of the world.~ That cooking friend that's impossible to impress? Here's your gift for them.

28. And a celestial-inspired journal featuring a gorgeous gold-foil detailing for keeping their thoughts, to-do's, and dates in one stunning place.

Your gift recipient after you hand them your gift:

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1. A pendant filled with their important flowers so they can always take a part of their favorite memories with them. Just send the shop their special stems and they'll create a one-of-a-kind piece.

7. A bar of soap enhanced with crystals that's genuinely prettier than anything I think I have ever seen in my life. Seriously, if you're gifting soap, it has to be this? Just LOOK AT IT!

8. A golden retriever window decal almost as good as the real thing. Consider this the pet they've always wanted, but without all the responsibility.

12. A set of 24 cat paw chair socks that'll not only protect their floors from damage, but their heart from growing cold and jaded. Squeals with joy

14. An initial wax stamp for anyone in your life who still loves to send letters — which should be all of us, people! Chants bring back the joy of snail mail!

18. A softcover photo book so they can have all of their best pics and memories in one, actually tangible place — ya know, because Instagram can't be the only place they keep photos.

21. A Bob Ross board game (yes, such a magical thing does exist!) they can play with the fam for some good, wholesome fun. Maybe it is possible to play games with the family in peace and harmony...