Figuring out what to get friends and loved ones for Christmas year after year is a challenge. After all, how many mugs can you get someone before it becomes overkill? Instead of buying a sweater you don’t know if they’ll wear or a book they might not enjoy, this year make the holidays special with personalized gifts.
Customizing a gift is a great way to show someone you really care about them — and don’t worry, you don’t have to break the bank to get a one-of-a-kind gift. Here are some personalized gift ideas for everyone on your list!
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Personalized Gifts for Babies & Toddlers
Thread the Word Baby Blanket
$64
from
Thread the Word
During the cold winter months, it’s great to have cozy, warm blankets for little ones. A personalized blanket is the perfect gift for a baby, since they also make great keepsakes. These custom knit blankets are made with super soft cotton and have a variety of personalization options, from colors to size to symbols.
Caden Lane Bubble Romper
$48
from
Caden Lane
Most babies have plenty of adorable outfits, but there’s something so cute about bubble rompers. They’re slightly oversized, very comfortable, and perfect for pictures. Personalize these rompers with the little one’s name or nickname.
Hand-Embroidered Sweater
Hand-embroidered sweaters have been on trend for the past few years, and it’s easy to see why: They’re absolutely precious! Some parents use these sweaters to announce their baby’s name, while others buy matching sweaters for siblings. You can personalize these sweaters in a variety of ways, from sweater color, to yarn color, to font, and — of course — to the name on the front. You can even select an embroidered add-on, like a heart, rainbow, snowflake, flower, or strawberry.
Handmade Name Puzzle
Help a little one learn the letters of their name and identify types of animals with a personalized name puzzle. There are six different sets you can choose from, featuring several different animals. You can also include an engraved message on the back!
Animal Night Light
Night lights can be really helpful when you have a baby or toddler — you can use them during the infant stage for middle-of-the-night diaper changes and during the toddler stage to ward off scary monsters. This adorable night light has six different animal designs, and allows you to add the name and birthdate of the baby.
Personalized Gifts for Kids
American Girl Truly Me 18-Inch Doll
$115
from
American Girl
The American Girl Truly Me 18-inch dolls are perfect for kids who want to choose a doll that looks like them. With a variety of different skin tones, hair colors, hair types, face shapes, and eye colors, you can pick out a doll that resembles your little one (or looks like someone they love). Can’t find a doll that’s just right? You can create your own doll, choosing every detail from head to toe — it’s more expensive, though!
Kids Apron
If you’re shopping for a little one who loves to cook (or play around in the kitchen), get them an adorable custom apron. You can also get a personalized adult apron to match with your sous chef.
Corduroy Backpack
Little kids get really excited about having their own backpacks, whether they’re using them for preschool, kindergarten, or travel. These simple corduroy backpacks can be customized with a name, so kids have the perfect place to store anything they might need: books, snacks, toys, a water bottle, and extra clothes.
Name Hair Clips
Hair accessories are a great gift (or stocking stuffer), and these personalized name clips are really one-of-a-kind. With over 40 colors to choose from and two clip sizes, whoever you get these for will have the best hairstyles around.
'You Are Extraordinary' Journal
This personalized self-confidence journal has writing and drawing prompts and challenges that will help kids reflect, unlock their potential, and discover just how extraordinary they are.
Personalized Gifts for Tweens & Teens
Custom Stanley Tumbler
Stanley Quencher tumblers are popular among tweens, teens, and adults, but did you know that you can customize them when ordering? For $10 you can add personalized engraving — the options are limitless: you can add your own text, select a graphic from their library, add a monogram, create a jersey (with a name and number), or upload a logo or image.
Neon Name Sign
Neon signs, colorful LED lights, and fairy lights are super popular among tweens and teens. In addition to customizing the name, you can also choose the font and light color for your neon sign. Reviewers say these lights look great, light up a whole room, and are easy to hang.
Stoney Clover Lane Pouch
Starting at
$68
from
Stoney Clover Lane
Small pouches come in handy for so many things — makeup, skin care, pencils, craft supplies, jewelry, charging cords, and more. Stoney Clover Lane has the cutest customizable pouches, with patches, ribbons, straps, and bag charms.
Friendship Bracelets
Starting at
$21
from
Little Words Project
Friendship bracelets have made a huge comeback in the past few years, thanks to Taylor Swift’s Midnights album and her Eras Tour. Little Words Project has high-quality friendship bracelets in tons of different styles and colors. The store has premade bracelets with phrases like “love you,” “breathe,” and “you got this,” but you can also customize bracelets with your own text. Finish personalizing the bracelets by adding some adorable charms.
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L.L.Bean Boat and Tote Bag
Tweens and teens are constantly on the go — going to sports practices and games, doing extracurriculars, hanging out with friends, going to sleepovers — so they need a good bag that can store all their stuff. L.L.Bean’s iconic tote bags are perfect for this — they’re durable, spacious, and long-lasting. They come in 12 different colors and can be customized with a name, initial, or monogram.
Personalized Gifts for Adults
Wave Ornament
$79
from
Dune Jewelry & Co.
Want to commemorate a meaningful beach vacation? This ornament is the perfect way to do that, because you can personalize it with sand from your favorite seaside location. This design uses natural turquoise to create a gradient with the sand. Add a line of engraved text on the back to make it even more special.
Night Sky Print
Starting at
$51
from
The Night Sky
Honor a special night by getting a custom foil print of the night sky. Simply input the location and date of the night you want to remember and the site will create a mockup of what the stars looked like that night. Need a suggestion for a special night to choose? Pick a birthday, a wedding date, a graduation date, or any other date that feels important.
Map Stemless Wine Glass
Know someone who loves their hometown? Or maybe someone who talks endlessly about the college town where they went to university? Get them a wine glass engraved with a map of that special location!
Custom Initials Necklace
Starting at
$100
from
Oak and Luna
Initial necklaces are beautiful, simple ways to keep your loved ones close to your heart. This tag necklace is a great gift for moms, because you can put each of their kids’ initials on a tag. To make this necklace shimmer, you can upgrade it with diamonds.
Personalized Gifts for the Whole Family
Monogrammed Doormat
Looking for a gift for a family that loves to host? A monogrammed doormat is the perfect option, since it will welcome visitors to the home. This Ruggable doormat comes with a cover and a washable mat, so all the dirt can easily be washed away.
'Our Family Saves Christmas' Book
Custom books aren’t just fun for kids, they’re fun for the whole family. In this funny book, your family is in charge of saving Christmas! This is a great gift to open on Christmas Eve, so you can read it as a bedtime story before the big day.
Hand-Painted House Painting
A custom hand-painted house is a great gift for any family, from newlyweds to grandparents. With this painting, you can opt for just a depiction of the house, or you can add people and/or pets for an additional charge.
Family Tree Blanket
This family tree blanket looks like an old-school tapestry, and it can be customized for any family. Choose the style and size, enter the family name and year, all the family members’ first names, and the style of tree. Drape this on a bed or hang it on the wall to celebrate the whole fam.
Wooden Bear Family Puzzle
Any parents who refer to themselves as “Mama Bear” and “Papa Bear” will love these wooden bear figurines that fit together like a puzzle. Choose the number of bears (from one to six) and specify the names that should go on each bear. This will look fantastic on any mantle or table, and kids can play with each of the pieces.
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