Holiday 2017 Gift Ideas: What to Buy Your Parents
It’s pretty tough to come up with a holiday gift for the people who actually gave you life. How do you say "Happy holidays and thank you for literally being the best parents ever" in a single affordable gift? Though your parents have been hanging up your homemade finger painting masterpieces on the walls since kindergarten, it might be time to go the extra mile this season (after all, you have been saving up a few extra bucks through after-school tutoring this semester, right?). From home goods to spruce up their favorite rooms to tech gadgets to make their busy lives a little bit easier, these thoughtful gifts will keep you on your folks’ good side. The best part? They're as easy on the wallet as they are on the eyes. Click through for our guide.
1/14Amazon PRODUCT (RED) edition Echo, $99.
Not only does it place hands-free calls and belt out tunes, but it's festive enough to stand out from your parents' stash of dusty black VHS tapes.
2/14Happy Box, $45.
This box is the epitome of good vibes only. It comes with “happy notes,” a phone pocket, a pouch, an artisanal dish and more, but the goal is for the recipient to continue to fill it to the brim with feel-good reminders of their own. Natural Life partners with non-profit organizations to help fund marginalized communities thrive.
3/14Todd Snyder + Timex M2 Watch, $100.
We all know parents still check the time on their watches instead of their smartphones. For a timeless gift, watch them proudly sport your gift around their wrist every day. To get it for $100 (normally $138) and two-day free shipping, enter code TVOGUETIMEX, valid from Dec. 13 to 16.
4/14Raven + Lily dishes, $28 per piece.
5/14Phone cases, $15 to $164.
If you can't afford a new iPhone for both you and your parents, close seconds are sturdy, playful cases from BeCAUSE of a Case, $15, for the caffeine addict, Samsung, $55, for the practical minimalist, and Kate Spade, $164, for the glom (glam mom).
6/14Surprisily, $25, $40 or $60.
They say they wouldn’t trade the world for your annual gift cards, but what about something a little more personal this time around? Take a detailed quiz about the types of people your parents are — whether they’re world travelers, gourmands, or bookish types — and Surprisily will send them the perfect tailored gift complete with a personalized note and sophisticated packaging.
7/14Keurig K-Select, $130.
Being a parent is tough. Their secret? Coffee. And lots of it. Give the gift of a K-Select that comes in festive vintage red or matte black. Squeeze in a few bonus flavored K-Cups in peppermint bark so they can really taste the holidays.
8/14Raven + Lily Ornament gift box, $150.
Want to see your gift put to good use ASAP? An ornament set made of suede and brass commands the Christmas tree spotlight, and looks pretty family-heirloom worthy, TBH.
9/14The Really Quite Good British Cookbook: The Food We Love from 100 of Our Best Chefs, Cooks, Bakers and Local Heroes, $35.
What do Jamie Oliver, Nigella Lawson and Gordon Ramsay all cook for their loved ones? Inspire your folks to get creative in the kitchen with a cookbook that dishes on celebrity chef's kitchen secrets. Who knows? Your parents might just offer to whip you up something sweet.
10/14Lee Jeans pebble front leather pocket clip - unisex, $20.40.
Repeat after us: Parents. Love. Pocket Clips. What do they use them for? That will forever be a mystery. But from the makers who introduced mom jeans to world over 50 years ago, they'll feel so seen.
11/14At-home massage, $105 and up.
There are few things better than tuning out the world during a massage. Your parents will feel so hashtag blessed to receive either an at-home single session by Soothe ($109 for 60 minutes available in over 55 major cities), or Zeel ($105 and up for 60 minutes, available in over 70 cities, and subscription option available).
12/14Fitbit Classic Alta Large Wristband, $150.
Parents tend to take productive lunch breaks by running errands and going on walks. Help them keep track of their movement with the ever-subtle Fitbit complete with OLED display, sleep tracking, call and text alerts and more.
13/1420" Large King's Inlaid Chess Set, $80.
Parents love games that double as sophisticated decor. Better brush up on your skills before they challenge you to a duel.
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