The 10 Best Simple Gifts For Women & 10 Perfect For Men
Don’t Stress About Gifts Ever Again
Finding the perfect gift doesn’t have to be stressful. You don’t need to buy her a diamond necklace or him a new car–sometimes the best gifts are the simplest. Here’s a roundup of some of the best simple gift ideas that will bring a smile to your loved one’s face.
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1. Flowers
Never underestimate the power of flowers! They literally never fail. They brighten the room, make people happy, and are just the classic gift for women.
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2. Scented Candle
Nothing sets the ambiance in a room quite like a scented candle. If you really want to impress her, make them yourself, and add a few drops of essential oils.
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3. Bath Bomb
If your girl loves her self-care rituals, you might want to consider getting her a bath bomb. They’ll elevate her soaking experience and make her feel like she’s at the spa.
4. Custom Tote Bag
Does she love to shop? Get her a tote bag and make it special by printing something meaningful onto it. It can be a sentimental design or simply her name in pretty calligraphy.
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5. Potted Plant
Plants are an excellent addition to any room–they add ambiance and oxygen. If she’s not great at taking care of things, get her a cute cactus!
6. Chocolates
Chocolates are a girl’s best friend. Go gourmet by getting an assortment of handmade truffles at a local shop or if she has a favorite sweet, go for that instead.
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7. Throw Blanket
Who doesn’t love getting cozy? Girls never seem to have too many blankets and a throw is perfect because it doesn’t take up much room and adds some pizzazz of color when thrown over an armchair.
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8. Book
A book is a great gift for any girl who likes to read. Think about her hobbies and interests or find out if she has any favorite authors so your book choice is more tailored to her.
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9. Journal
If she’s more of a writer than a reader, a journal is an excellent gift idea. There are so many different types out there and you can even get it customized. If you’re feeling very generous, throw in a special pen!
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10. Homemade Baked Goods
Is your lady a fiend for a specific dessert? Don’t just buy it for her, make it! It’s much more meaningful to take the time to bake it yourself, even if it’s not as perfect as the store-bought version.
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Now that we’ve talked about what to do for the ladies in your life, don’t think we’ve forgotten about the boys!
1. Craft Beers
Does your guy like beer? Go to a craft brewery and choose a selection of beers you think he would like for a simple and personalized gift. If he doesn’t like beer, you can do this with whatever beverage he enjoys like whiskey or wine.
2. Fun Socks
If flowers are the classic gift for women, socks are the classic one for men. Don’t just get him boring old socks though, get him some fun ones that would make him smile.
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3. Digital Thermometer
Does he like to cook? An instant-read thermometer is an essential kitchen item for any foodie, especially if he’s a bit of a perfectionist.
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4. Pizza Stone
Every pizza-lover needs a pizza stone because the pizza you’ve made yourself is just better. If he fancies himself a cook, he needs one of these, and then hopefully you can reep the benefits too.
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5. Swiss Army Knife
A classic gift for any man, Swiss army knives are useful, compact pocket knives that include a variety of tools and even bottle openers. You can get them engraved with his name or a special message for maximum personalization.
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6. Wireless Charging Station
Help him get organized with a wireless charging station so all his electronics are ready to go, all in one place. They come in a variety of styles and designs and some are very cool.
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7. Zippo Lighter
Does he enjoy a puff? Get him a Zippo lighter so he can light up with class. Zippo makes personalized lighters and you can even get it engraved.
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8. Gourmet Coffee Beans
If he’s a coffee connoisseur, why not get him some very nice coffee beans? Go to your local hipster café and buy an assortment of beans so he can have fun sampling all the different types.
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9. Watch Band
If he wears a watch, he probably values fashion. Whether he adorns an Apple Watch or likes to keep it old school, a nice idea would be to get him a new band so he can switch his out. You can even customize it with an engravement.
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10. Portable Speaker
For the techy music lover, a portable Bluetooth speaker would be a useful and thoughtful gift. Some of them have surprisingly good sound and it would encourage him to bring his DJ skills out of the house.
