Unconventional Host Gifts for the Holidays Guaranteeing Maximum Popularity among Your Peers
Looking for a standout gift that will delight your loved ones this holiday season? Look no further! BuzzFeed has compiled a variety of unique and interesting gift ideas tailored for different types of people. Here are some creative suggestions that combine practicality with a fun or personal twist, making them memorable and well-received.
For Foodies
- Gourmet spice sets from around the world
- Personalized cutting boards or kitchen gadgets
- DIY meal kits for exotic cuisines
For Tech Lovers
- Smart home devices like smart bulbs or plugs
- Novelty USB gadgets or quirky phone accessories
- High-quality wireless earbuds or smart notebooks
For Self-Care Enthusiasts
- Luxurious scented candles or bath bombs
- Subscription boxes for wellness or skincare
- Weighted blankets or silk sleep masks
For Bookworms
- Unique bookends or reading lamps
- Personalized bookmarks or first edition books
- Literary-themed puzzles or mugs
For Creatives and Artists
- High-end sketchbooks and marker sets
- DIY craft kits or paint-by-number sets
- Online workshop subscriptions for art classes
For Homebodies
- Cozy throw blankets and fuzzy slippers
- Quirky mugs or personalized home decor
- Indoor plant kits or terrariums
For Adventure Seekers
- Compact camping gear or reusable travel utensils
- Scratch-off adventure maps
- Durable hydration packs or portable chargers
For Pet Lovers
- Custom pet portraits or pet-themed accessories
- Interactive pet toys
- Subscription boxes for pet treats and goodies
Practical and Fun Gifts
- A stone puzzle cube, a unique and fidget-friendly gift for restless hands
- Bamboo scrubbing brushes, made of all-natural ingredients and said to be better than cleaning sponges
- A pet throw, plush, soft, stylish, waterproof, and designed to give a fur baby a snuggly place to snooze without ruining aesthetic
- An indoor fire pit, runs on isopropyl alcohol, eliminating soot, smell, and smoke
- Funky playing cards, pro-grade, embossed, and buttery-smooth for an exciting game night experience
- A set of pretty food containers, with a nesting design for easy storage
- An Anker 3-in-1 charging station, powers up three devices simultaneously and can double as a phone stand
More Gift Ideas
- Sephora value sets, popular gifts, and under $50 holiday gift ideas
- A pair of cocktail branches, allows for easy access to beverage accoutrements
- Snoop Dogg's "From Crook To Cook" cookbook, elevates meals to a higher level with various recipe options
- A moisture meter, helps avoid over-watering houseplants
- A wine rack, can be used to display bottles and can also be repurposed as a swanky storage solution
- A set of drink recipe coasters, includes formulas for different classic sips
- A funky wall hook, can be configured in various shapes and arrangements
- A fancy Aerogarden kit, allows for year-round homegrown produce
- A light projector, projects stars that gently rotate around a cosmic nebula, providing a stellar (no pun intended) experience for transporting the user to a galaxy far, far away
- A set of geometric bookends, can store novels and small items
- A chic ceramic French press, helps brew up a silky-smooth and grit-free cup of java, keeping it hot for longer than a glass or steel press, and has a double-layered mesh filter that even the finest grind won't escape
- A bag of Maxim's De Paris coffee, can transport tastebuds to Paris
- An electric pepper mill, grinds pepper at the push of a button with interchangeable snap-on pods
- A luxe skincare set, includes a scrub and two luscious lotions for hydrating the body
- A realistic double-wicked hand candle, can light each fingertip separately if extended burn time is desired
- A cotton percale sheet set, provides a serious upgrade to the sleeping situation as it is pre-washed and soft out of the box
- Artisanal cocktail mixers, can upgrade adult beverages and are versatile enough to taste great with various spirits and in mocktails
- A 12-piece spice rub set, can be used for various dishes and cuisines
- A pack of sinus-clearing shower steamers, helps unclog noses during flu season
- An aerating carafe, oxygenates wine as it gets poured inside and makes it easy to pour what's left back into the bottle for safe-keeping
- A set of ribbed drinking glasses, adds a touch of elegance to every drink
- A camera mount, can rotate 360 degrees, track subjects, and auto-zoom for better content creation
Whether you're shopping for a foodie, tech lover, self-care enthusiast, bookworm, creative, homebody, adventure seeker, pet lover, or someone who just appreciates a good gift, BuzzFeed's gift guides have got you covered!
- For those who appreciate a blend of lifestyle and fashion-and-beauty, consider luxurious skincare sets, scented candles, or a chic ceramic French press.
- To cater to the food-and-drink enthusiasts in your life, gourmet spice sets, artisanal cocktail mixers, or a set of geometric bookends could make for an ideal gift.
- If you're shopping for someone who enjoys home-and-garden décors, indoor plant kits, a light projector, or a high-quality Aerogarden kit might be appreciated.
