Fresh flowers
Surprise them with a thoughtful flower arrangement in a decorative vase they can
Hand soap set
Pick out a set that includes artisan hand soap and a hand lotion that goes
Gourmet snack gift basket
There are lots of national and local options to best fit their taste
Box of specialty chocolate
Give them a box of specialty chocolates from a local
Warm gloves
If you live in a colder climate, warm gloves will be much appreciated this time
Cookbook and groceries
Along with a fun cookbook, include a grocery gift card so they're treated to all
Books
Browse your local bookstore and pick up some best sellers or special interest reads you know
Bakery specialty
Pick up an artisan loaf of bread, a dozen unique cookies, or whatever else your local bakery
Ear buds
For downtime or a commute, everything is better with music or
Self care kit
Build a gift bag with relaxation items, like candles, bath salts, foot massagers, or
Personal note with gift card
Tell them how much you appreciate them with a written note or a child's drawing and include a gift card to a grab-and-go
Meal delivery
Get a gift card to a national or local meal delivery service so they have one less thing to
Hardware store gift card
Help support your locally owned hardware store by buying a gift card to help offset costs for
Portable phone charger
A charger makes sure they don't lose battery power on their phone while on
Handy cooler
Find a super insulated, easy-to-carry cooler to pack any food and drink for a
Local coffee roaster
Pick up a fresh bag of ground roasted beans from a local
Gas card
Ease the burden of lots of driving with a generous gas
Headlamp
Headlamps come in handy at all times, whether on the job, in a car, or
Grocery delivery
Give them a gift card to a local or national grocery
Cozy throw
Pick out a soft, cozy, and stylish throw for their couch
USB speaker
Whether they're on the job or at home, a USB speaker plays music and podcasts and videos clearly
Travel mug
Get a travel cup for hot and cold beverages so they can stay hydrated and caffeinated on
Coffee gift card
Check on the location of the Post Office or headquarters and get a gift card to a nearby coffee shop
Outdoor recreation gift card
Make braving the elements easier for your mail carrier with a gift card to a local outdoor
Holiday candle
Give them a holiday scent they'll love when chilling
TV gift card
Get a gift card for any streaming platform where they can rent newly
Sweets bag
Give them a bag of festive candy from your favorite
Foot massager
High tech foot massagers are a great way to relax and a
Printed, framed photos
Give them a gift card to one of the many online services that prints and frames photos that people can simply upload from
Luxury sheets
Treat them to luxury, organic sheets from one of the many amazing bed
Neighbourhood business gift card
Help out your favorite nearby businesses by getting
Plants
Get a potted plant or flower arrangement from a local store, or even a flower
Snack kits
Put together a gift bag of treats, like hot cocoa kits with mugs, holiday cooking spice kits, or a custom
Virtual activities or classes
Organize a virtual experience that you can all participate in together safely, like a paint and sip class, cooking class, or an escape the
Movie night packages
Put together a gift bag for movie nights including popcorn, candy, soda, and movie service
Family night package
Curate a suite of family activities, like board games, card games, puzzles, baking kits, or
Digital picture frame
Teachers can simply upload pictures from their phone so they can relive their
Happy hour kit
Treat your teachers to some fancy downtime with a nice bottle of wine, craft beers, or
A ham or turkey
There's national and local options to make a teacher's family's holiday
Source: Town & Country
This year especially, consider a personalized note, drawing, paw print, or craft to give your heartfelt appreciation