Between baby showers, birthday parties and anniversaries, and end-of-year celebrations, there are plenty of reasons throughout the year to give a gift, but the holiday season is the biggest time of the year to do so. Kids get the toys of course, but adults can get gifts, too, and it is an opportunity to get a gift that is special for them, or speaks to their personality.
With the current state of the world, though, budgets may not be the same for everyone. Or, the goal may be to support small business owners. Luckily for us, online store Etsy hits both of those marks. It allows sellers to make their own business pages to sell items they want to offer. From jewelry to cross-stich kits to mugs and wool socks, there is something there for everyone on the list — and under $30, too, with just as great quality.
Sign Wine Glasses
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Astrology is one of those things that people are really into or not. But if they are into it, choosing a gift becomes a breeze because there are a ton of products like these wine glasses that show off a person's sign. Functional and personalized, that's a gift that one can't go wrong with.
True Crime T-Shirt
True crime is many people's favorite genre, and if there's a friend who is obsessed with it and follows all the true crime shows, a fun T-shirt might be just the right gift. It reads: "True crime, glass of wine and in bed by 9" — the perfect night.
Cross-Stitch Kit
Cross-stitch has had a resurgence from an old-school craft for moms to a modern, fresh way to express oneself. Today's designs say fun things or have cool pictures. Unleash the friend's creativity with a DIY cross-stitch gift. They can make their own pattern and show it off later.
Velvet Headband
There are tons of women out there who love a good hairband or hair scarf. Make it velvet and it's a small but amazing gift to give to the friend who will appreciate it, whether she wants to use it on new hairstyles or to cover up third day hair. It makes a useful and chic gift for the friend or loved one into hair accessories.
Cheese Board
For friends or loved ones who love hosting, there is no such thing as too many cutting boards or charcuterie boards to display their snack designs with assortments of meats and cheeses. This one has an unusual octogon shape for a display that's fresh and different than the usual boards.
Cardigan Knitting Pattern
Cardigans have been amazing long before Taylor Swift made them all the rage in her new album for 2020. They're comfortable and fashionable, good to wear in the fall and through winter, too. This is a knitting pattern for the keen knitter who loves making clothing items.
Wool Socks
Socks have a bad reputation when it comes to gifting, but we want to change that — at least when it comes to comfy, warm, fuzzy wool socks like these. Socks are being redefined as part of self-care, and that is why they should be taken seriously as gifts for those who deserve to kick back and relax.
Black Lives Matter Mug
Have a friend who cares deeply about the Black community or is an activist? This mug is a good pick. Help them show off the things they want to draw attention to with a mug they can actually use in their day-to-day. Maybe donate to a Black-owned business, too.
Matching Daddy & Baby Shirts
Dads deserve gifts, too, and there might be nothing as cute as a dad wearing an outfit that matches his baby. In this case, he can have a T-shirt that says "Daddy Cool" and goes with the "Baby Cool" shirt for baby. It doesn't get any cooler than that.
Personalized Name Puzzle
Personalized name puzzles are perfect gifts for moms-to-be who are expecting or just for mom friends or loved ones in general. It is a toy for the little ones but can double as a piece of bedroom decor as well. The personalization aspect of the puzzle is what really will make this gift more than a toy.
Plant
The gift of plants keep on giving because they serve as decor and they also help filter the air. They can also help make someone's mood brighter. Great for the millennials in ones life or just someone who is into plants.
Ghirardelli Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix in a Jar
Dessert first, or lots of it, is a mantra for many people. For them, sweets are always welcome gifts. This seller on Etsy has hand-created gifts that are edible, too. This cookie-mix-in-a-jar creation that makes baking easy and means the recipient can easily whip up a batch of delicious fresh cookies.
Dog Mom Necklace
Dog adoptions are up thanks to the health crisis — a silver lining for all those pups. This means there's lots of new dog moms out there to find gifts for. Give them their fur baby's paw print or name engraved on a budget-friendly necklace.
Grandkids Pillow
Grandparents deserve to get gifts during the holiday season, too, or all year round if we're being honest. Instead of the typical gifts for grandparents, like pens and shirts, why not try a fun piece of home decor with their grandkids names printed on it?
ZIP Code Pillow
Pillows generally make lovely gifts, and choosing a neutral style will fit in with most people's home decor. For folks who are proud of where they come from, this hometown or ZIP code pillow is the perfect gift for them.
Starbucks Candles
Starbucks lovers will enjoy this scented handmade "latte" candle with a Starbucks-themed holder. It smells like the real thing and kinda looks like it, too, for extra fun. These might also work well as party favors.
Drop Earrings
Jewelry will always be a great gift idea, especially for the fashionistas in the family or friend group. These are colorful and quirky drop earrings that will look good in real life or on Zoom. The best part is that they're less than $30.
Initial Necklace
Speaking of jewelry, letter necklaces are super popular these days and seen on celebrities from Taylor Swift to Michelle Obama. Get one for the necklace lover in their own letters as an extra special personalized gift. Can't beat jewelry that is both chic and affordable.
Ring Dish
Ring dishes are small but incredibly cool gift ideas as they don't cost much but can be made to fit the style of the person receiving it. Whether it's a one-of-a-kind design or initials of a newly engaged bride-to-be, Etsy has a ton that are budget-friendly.
Pooping Pooches Calendar
Last but not least, we couldn't forget about a gag gift or something to go in the white elephant gift exchange for the people on the gift list with a sense of humor. Or, maybe for a person who just loves dogs. This dogs pooping calendar will bring a smile to their face and keep it there all 2021 long. The Etsy seller also donates $1 from each calender sold to an animal welfare charity.
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