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Gift Ideas

By ByEmilyLawson

Simple and thoughtful gift ideas for everyone in your life

7/22/25 Homemade caramel is one of my favorite Christmas gifts to give (and receive!).

I make a big batch every holiday season and package it up in jars or treat bags for neighbors, teachers, and friends. It’s an easy, thoughtful gift that feels festive and personal.

Save this idea if you’re looking for homemade holiday gift ideas, easy edible Christmas gifts, or a DIY caramel recipe perfect for gifting!

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Adult boo baskets 👻
Color changing ghost cups
Apple cider margaritas
Homemade caramel sauce
And harvest trail mixx

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I never like to go somewhere empty handed and this little hostess gift was perfect for my sweet neighbor hosting bunco

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If you haven't heard of this tradition let me quickly explain. You purchase a book about growing in life (oh the places you go is the most common but I find that book beyond boring l) when your child is a kindergartener and gift it to them when they graduate high school. Every year you give the book to your child's teacher and ask them to sign it.

It sounds extra, but it is actually one of the easiest traditions I do. I printed off a note with directions and put it in the book and then put it all in an envelope. The teachers have left the note in the book and kept the envelope so all I have had to do I remember to give it to each teacher.

The key though is to send the book late April because teachers are crazy BUSY in May so if you want a heartfelt note vs a rushed note send it in before the pile of books is 22 books high.

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The difference between the perfect teacher gift vs a generic teacher gift- getting to know their favorite things.

I saw a post with these coffee cartons and I thought it was so cute to bring the teachers their favorite pick me ups; snacks, drink, flowers, & a gift card to their favorite store or restaurant.

If I had time, I would have put the flowers together at home and trimmed them so they fit nicely in the drink holder, but we were working against the weather here.

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My friend’s son is in the hospital and I wanted to do something to help. I put together a basket with snacks, fresh fruit, chapstick, hand lotion, and gift cards for Uber Eats.
If you’re ever needing to help a friend who’s in the hospital, this post is for you

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How cute did these Valentines coupons turn out? Add them printed at Office Depot on thick card stock.
Once they were printed, I cut them size and used a little bit of hot glue to secure them at the end so they would open like a regular coupon book.
We decided a year ago to give our kids a year of one on one dates on Valentine’s Day instead of a bunch of junk that will just create clutter and is incredibly unnecessary since we just had Christmas.

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No one wants crap for Christmas. This is part of my series of beautiful practical gifts under $30.

I love Olive in June and had such great results with their full-size set, so I’m so excited that I found a mini set with polish for 30 bucks

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Im working on my gift series for gifts under $30 that are beautiful, practical, and not crap.

This book is stunning. Your homebody friend is going to love every recipe and idea in this book.

And the mugs!! 😱
I normally veto any sort of mug off a gift guide. Who needs another cup!! But I thought these were so pretty and would look cute styled on your counter or of course being used for coffee as intended.

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The cutest Christmas gift for your hostess friend or someone who loves to bake. Gorgeous and right at $30!!!

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Cute and simple Christmas gift. This knit throw is so cute and soft. And under $20!!!

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Homemade vanilla extract as a gift for Christmas. Perfect for neighbors and zushing up a gift card for teachers

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Care package for anyone after surgery or new moms
The bin is from the dollar spot (can’t link) but I linked a similar set of 3

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End of the year book tradition
Graduation giftt

Men’s / Dads Easter basket

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