5 Thoughtful Gift Ideas
We all want to be the person who gives really good gifts. The kind that make someone feel so seen and loved they talk about it for years. But life is busy and sometimes the thought is there even when the time and budget are not. So I put together my favorite go-to gift ideas that are personal, fun, and actually doable.
My gifting philosophy is simple: include something personal, something fun they would not normally buy for themselves, and something useful. That little formula has never done me wrong.
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1. Your favorite recipe
Handwrite your favorite recipe and include a little note about why you chose it. That personal detail is everything. If you are gifting in person, make the dish too and bring it along.
I love this one so much because it keeps giving. Every time someone bakes from a recipe a friend gave them, they think of that person. And seeing handwriting from someone you love? There is nothing like it. Pair it with a cute cutting board or an apron to round it out.
I included some recipe templates at the bottom of this post so you can print them and get started right away!
2. Something to help them relax
Everybody has something stressing them out right now. A gift that says "please go slow down for five minutes" is always welcome. Think a handmade card paired with a sugar scrub or bubble bath, a candle or some wax melts, and my personal favorite adult gift of all time: cozy socks.
For the card, have fun with it. Paint it, cover it in stickers, write a joke or a poem or just tell them you love them. The handmade element is what makes it.
3. A reminder of cherished memories
Write a note, a quote, or a lyric that means something to your relationship and frame it with a fun photo of the two of you. A vintage frame, lined paper, a polaroid-style photo. The look can totally match the person you are gifting. This one always hits.
4. A modern mix-tape
Make them a playlist. It sounds simple because it is, but it is also so thoughtful. Curate songs that make you think of them, or put together a feel-good collection for someone who needs a little lift right now. Music is a love language, and sharing it is such a sweet thing to do. Check out our playlist for inspo!
5. Bookworm
A book recommendation from someone who knows you well is such a good gift. New or used, it does not matter. Write a little note inside the cover about why you thought of them when you read it, and that is truly it. If you want to pair it with something, a bookmark, a coffee mug with some good coffee or tea, or even a bottle of wine, all work beautifully.
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I hope these spark some ideas for you! If you use any of them, please share with us over on Instagram!
— Jules☀️
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