It’s the most wonderful time of the year and while there is nothing more exciting than showering loved ones with extra joy around the holidays, there is also no time as stressful. If your focus has been on the everyday grind or making memories and spending time with loved ones, it’s possible this holiday season snuck up on you! If you don’t have all your gifts for the holiday purchased yet, consider this your go-to guide for holiday gifts that are truly useful; the top gifts that will keep on giving all year long for years to come!

Yes! When it comes to practical gifts, we have several suggestions for items that would be useful and appreciated by just about anyone on your list! Our experts think you can’t go wrong when it comes to:

• A Label Maker
  

You KNOW we always, always recommend labeling items here at Sorted Out^®. Labels make everything easier and keep life more organized. A label maker is a great, useful gift because it’s good for ALL spaces throughout the recipient’s home (or office!). Labels help create a visual system and make it easier to find and return items, so there is no limit to who could benefit from them! A label maker is a gift that will last a long, long time and always be useful.

• Temperature-Controlled Drinkware

This is an awesome, useful gift for anyone constantly on the go! Temperature-controlled drinkware keeps drinks hold/cold as needed and reduces waste. An extremely popular, sure-to-impress option is a Stanley! A Stanley is an especially great option for anyone on your list because they are available in hundreds of colors, sizes, and styles!

Another great drinkware option (especially for the coffee lovers in your life!) is a smart mug such as this one. Smart mugs are fantastic gifts because they sit on a desk and are used and appreciated every single day.

Temperature-controlled tumblers such as the Yeti 20 oz. are very popular and known for their great quality. There are also tons of gorgeous, insulated water bottles and other travel tumblers on the market. Even for children who carry a water bottle to school every day, drinkware is a big deal right now! The practicality and thoughtfulness of a nice, new drinkware item surely won’t go unnoticed.

• Electronics

In today’s world, there are of course countless electronics that would make any gift recipient happy. A few specific items our experts love include wearables and health trackers. Smartwatches, such as an Apple Watch, or fitness bands such as a FitBit, are great, popular items. And there is no doubt about the usefulness of a health tracker or smartwatch because it will be worn and utilized daily!

Wireless noise-cancelling headphones or earbuds are another great electronic option for gifting. Not only do these headphones help with focus, but they also offer communing and an opportunity to “tune out” for a short while when needed. (A gift like this may be especially useful for anyone on your list with ADHD!)

If you are in need of a gift for someone who enjoys hosting and/or someone who is often outdoors, a quality waterproof Bluetooth speaker would be a perfect gift. These speakers are compact and great for both indoor and outdoor use, so they’re extremely practical and useful to almost anyone.

Portable or wireless lighting is another great option for outdoorsy friends or loved ones who enjoy camping, hiking, etc. Not only is portable lighting thoughtful and important to have in an emergency, but most options can be used to create ambiance inside the home as well! With the flexibility to use the lighting at home and when camping or outdoors, it’s a gift that will likely get regular use.

Yes! Personalized items make fantastic gifts because they add an extra layer of thoughtfulness and will likely stand out from other gifts. Adding personalization can elevate a “normal” or practical gift into something more meaningful. For example, if you like the temperature-controlled drinkware idea, consider also having it engraved for your recipient! Other personalized and useful options include engraved journals, custom art, or perhaps monogrammed items. There are TONS of beautiful and useful monogrammed items to choose from on Mark & Graham’s website!

For those crafters or DIYers in your life, a small DIY project would make a thoughtful, personal gift. Or, a gift certificate for organizing services is a great way to help anyone on your list maximize the use of the spaces within their home! (Not to mention that organizational experts are GREAT at creating space for any new items you receive during the season! Wink, wink!) A gift card for organizing services will likely prove very useful come January.

You are most likely to hit a home run when it comes to gift giving if you put a bit of extra thought into the person the gift is for. Think of what small annoyances they may face (cold coffee, constant distractions, dim lighting, etc.) on a daily basis because the best gifts are those that help alleviate pain points.

Also consider each recipient’s hobbies, interests, and aesthetics. If someone on your list likes the outdoors, a lantern, portable speaker, or thermal bottle would be great options; while noise-cancelling headphones or a travel mug would be more thoughtful for someone who travels often. When able, match the aesthetic of the recipient by choosing materials/finishes that go with what they already have (wood, wire, neutrals, etc.).

Always try to choose something durable so it will last the recipient a long time. Items that look cool but likely won’t be useful for a long length of time don’t make great gifts; don’t fall for something simply because it’s trendy! It’s also smart to consider an item’s versatility. If something can be used in multiple settings or can adapt to get more use, it is more likely to be a hit!

We hope at least one of these ideas caught your eye as “the perfect idea for ______!” while you read. We love nothing more than items that will be both cherished and practical, so we hope this helps you find that perfect gift for any special someone on your list. If organizing is something that really stands out, send us a message using the form below or visit our gift certificate page here!

Looking forward to hearing from you,

Tonia