It can be hard to find the perfect gifts for the holidays. Shopping for kiddos is usually pretty easy (until they’re about 10). Shopping for grown ups? Not so much. As adults, we tend to buy what we want when we want it. Okay, Brian and I do, anyways. So from November 1 through December 25, Brian is under a strict no-purchase rule, as he has, on more than one occasion, bought what I was planning to buy him for Christmas/birthday/etc.  But I’ve crossed paths with several really fun and unique gift ideas (okay and some tried-and-true ideas too) that you can steal (don’t actually steal the products, homies – just steal my ideas) to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Okay, fine. Everyone above the age of 12. And in some cases the age of 21. I’m not encouraging illegal gift giving here, people.

Gifts for Kids at Heart

If you’re like me (or your gift recipient is like me), these fun and lighthearted gifts will brighten their day in a way that only a child at heart can understand. From toys for grown ups to grown-up things featuring toys, you’re going to appreciate these epic finds as much as I have.

Wireless, keyboardless keyboard

Brian was a big fan of this gift I got him for his birthday. It’s gadgety and techy and cool. It works pretty well too! My cousin sent me a link showing me how sweet it was, and I knew that was exactly what I needed to get for Brian. We’ve used it for the internetty stuff we do on the TV, because it’s way easier than trying to navigate with the regular remote.

Get the laser projection keyboard on Amazon

Etsy Magic

From art jewelry to handcrafted ornaments and more, you can find personalized gifts on Etsy to fit everyone on your list. I love shopping on Etsy, and you can find some really beautiful handmade art and wearables and home decor.

Shop some of my favorites on Etsy

Fun Wall Art

I love patents art. While there were some cool mechanical/sciency/adulty patents available, I love me some Mickey Mouse, so that’s the one that I have, but these are so much fun as gift ideas for literally anyone.

Games

I am an advocate for game gifts. I even put together an idea list of games you should buy on Amazon.  There are also some really great party games if you’re not into deep strategic gaming.

Stocking Stuffers for Grown Ups

Just because you’re an adult doesn’t mean you don’t deserve your very own stocking chock full of goodies! As a teenager and adult living at home, Mom used to fill our stocking with the best stuff. Razors. Hair stuff. Beauty stuff. Candy. All the things you need or want, but don’t really want to pay for, amiright? Here are my picks for the best grown-up stocking stuffers this Christmas. Brian, take note.

Health and beauty stocking stuffers

I always love getting beauty essentials in my stocking. Nail polish, makeup, perfume, hair brushes, hair accessories, hair care, travel-size stuff, deodorant.  My mom always put razors in my stocking as a teenager, and I always put them in hers when I started doing her stocking. So it seems like a great idea.

Mini bottles of booze

Don’t want the whole gift to be liquor? Stuff his or her stocking with their favorite mini bottles or give them a collection of new and exciting flavors/brands/etc to try. In addition to mini liquor bottles like vodka, whiskey, Bailey’s and tequila, you can find mini bottles of wine and champagne. You can even pick up a pack of pre-mixed shots to toss in a big stocking.

Handmade soap

There’s something so natural and fabulous about using handmade soap instead of store-bought soap with all sorts of adding chemicals and stuff. My friend, Kelly, started making her own handmade bars of soap and we’ve been using them. I’m in LOVE. Soft, gentle and aromatic. Brian smells like man with the beer soap and I smell like happiness and girlishness with the White Whey of Delight. You can visit her Etsy Store, The Little Blue Hippo for really fabulous homemade soap.

Handmade Scrabble ornaments

Hey! Something you don’t have to buy! I stock up on Scrabble games through the garage sailing season, and then hot glue those bitches together for adorable Scrabble ornaments.

Which of these gifts would be on your list? Will you be shopping online or in stores this season? What OTHER gifts would make great presents or stocking stuffers?

Disclosure: I received some of these products to review, while others were already on my list. I didn’t include anything I wouldn’t buy again. Additionally, some of these links are affiliate links, which means I make a tiny commission off your purchase. The Etsy sellers are my friends, but I do use/love their products. Basically, all of the above has my stamp of approval.