Coffee or tea. Go for a big bag of a favorite or potential new favorite or a sampler so they can try new varieties!(See my husband’s favorites here, 45 decaf options here, and my current tea crush here. We also love this coffee subscription.) A small bottle of luxe laundry detergent, or sample sizes for frequent travelers or those who want to try every scent. Key chain.(Something cute like this macrame keychain or this classy leather option. This little axolotl keychain is not exactly a crowd-pleasing option but might be exactly right for your giftee—it was a big hit with the right teen at my house last year!

Charming bookmarks. Choose from literary heroines like Anne Shirley, Hermione Granger, Jane Eyre, and Scout Finch.

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Flower frogs to give the gift of an easy-to-assemble floral arrangement all year long. Good for all ages: To play with Baby, it’s cold outside…so don’t forget to bring these homemade hand warmers with you. To make sure you keep everyone on your list warm during cold days, give them a pair of these cozy hand warmers. Don’t worry, it’s super easy to make and absolutely inexpensive. Note cards.( A literary version.) Or thank you notes make a timely gift (as long as it doesn’t feel guilt-inducing). Tea towels: go for a classically beautifully and durable optionor lean into their interests, like this tea towel for book loversor this one celebrating Dolly Parton!

Did you know playdough can come straight from your kitchen? Make some colorful homemade playdough for your kids this Christmas and ensure a safe and fun activity. Good pens never disappoint a stationery lover. (Like Paper Mate Flairs or Sharpies in pretty colors.) Recycle those baby food jars you’ve been stashing since January and create these adorable mini glitter globes. This will bring some sparkle to someone’s holiday gift and anyone can still enjoy it even after the holiday.Fancy peanut butter or flavored almond butter. ( Cinnamon almond butter is our household favorite.) Don’t toss out those bottle caps yet. Use them to make these mini bottle caps candles. You can add a bit of essential oil to your candle mix too, for a more delicious twist. Face masks for skin care: the options are endless, and available at a variety of price points. For inexpensive, crowd-pleasing masks, try these collagen eye masks and this top-rated face mask. Essential oils or a tiny, cult classic perfume roller. (If you save up perfume samples through the year, you could gift those, too!)

Gift your loved ones a little pampering with this homemade calming lotion. Don’t forget to choose the favorite scent of your recipient. I myself would love to have this in lavender or a little citrus. I’d be over the moon to get soap like this (get it?) Who would not enjoy this fun project that makes a perfect gift? Felt helps clean your skin and remove dead skin cells. The wood is fast drying hypoallergenic, anti-fungal, and anti-microbial. Plus, you can personalize it to your heart's desires. You’ve got a personalized teabags! Might as well spice up a boring teabag with dainty quotable teabag tags to complete the surprise. Choose a quote that best describes your recipient.Everyone knows teens are hard to shop for, but adults are too! You’re older so you already own a lot of what you need and you have your own money so you can just buy whatever strikes your fancy. I think this is why it’s so easy to fall into the trap of giving the same thing every year. Hopefully these will give you some fresh ideas. Whiskey stones or ice sphere molds to cool your beverage in style. (And they’ll think of you every time they use them.) Beeswax candles are so great to have around during the holidays. The smell is subtle and amazing, perfect for a small Christmas-y activity.

Both the young and the young heart will get a good laugh from these charming lollipop mustaches and lips. It’s such a novel idea that ensures a merrier surprise. Can’t wait to hand this over to my grandkids! These super cute fabric coin purses can be used to hide small pieces of precious jewelry, change, or used as keychains. Your recipient will adore this, especially when they unzip it and find a little treasure inside!

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Fancy pancake syrup: we love this brand and delighted our teens with sparkle maple syrup last year! Cardamom and ginger are also DELICIOUS.) For readers