When the person you’re shopping for is picky or already has everything you can think of, holiday shopping can quickly become a daunting task. As such, shopping for gifts for the hard to buy for requires a different level of effort and thought. It can be easy to get overwhelmed trying to balance creative ideas within your budget with consideration to what will add value to the recipient’s life. That is, unless you let us do the work for you. Enter: the Ladykind 2024 Holiday Gift Guide, which contains unique gift ideas even the most selective women will enjoy. Without further ado, let’s go shopping!
Holiday Gift Idea Guide: 29 Gifts For The Hard To Buy For
Home Decor
The most thoughtful gifts you can give are the ones your recipient can use daily and think of you. Home decor items can either have a functional purpose or be strictly aesthetic. Here are some gift ideas that add flare to any home.
Decorative Bookends
Sandee Modern & Contemporary Metal Non-Skid Bookends (Set of 2), Wayfair, $42.99
Incense Holders
Samurai Statue Decor Japanese Warrior Incense Holder, Amazon, $22.30
Throw Pillows
Buttons Reversible Throw Pillow (Set of 2), Wayfair, $28.99
LED Wall Clock
Modern Pink LED Digital Wall Clock, Temu, $14.98
Self-Care Tools & Accessories
The secret to buying gifts for the hard to buy for is about adding value to your gift recipient’s life in unassuming ways. That said, who can turn down an invitation for self-care? In a previous blog, we showed you how to curate a home for your self-care practice. This stationary setup houses all the items you use in your self-care practice, and encourages you to return to it whenever you pass by. Inspire your friends and family to do the same by gifting them some essential items they can decorate their own self-care station with. Here are a few ideas.
Medicube Skin Care Device
Medicube AGE-R Booster-H, No. 1 Korean Skin Care Device, $198
Aesthetic Coffee Mugs
Vintage Embossed Glass Coffee Mugs, Amazon, $12.79
Zen Sand Garden
Zen Garden Kit, Amazon, $42.99
Hormone Balancing Tinctures
Ladykind Rise & Rest Hormone Balancing Tincture Duo Set, Ladykind, $129.00 (enjoy 20% off your purchase with discount code RISEANDREST20)
Floating Lotus Shelf
Floating Wooden Lotus Shape Display Shelf, Temu, $30.12
Henri Matisse Wall Art
3 Piece Henri Matisse Art Canvas Wall Art, Amazon, $27.99
Class Pass
For those who live active lifestyles or like to try new things, digital gift certificates for specific outings or activities are perfect. Groupon and Class Pass both offer a variety of options at highlighted studios, salons, spas, and other activities in your area. Browse your recipient’s city or zip code to get some ideas of where they’d might like to go, then purchase credits for them to use as they choose. For the person who has everything, switch it up and give the gift of experience instead.
Smart home devices
Smart home technology is rapidly evolving, meaning there’s always new devices being released. Hence, a great opportunity for you to help your giftee upgrade their setup. If they don’t already own an Echo Dot or Echo Pop, this is a great place to start. Otherwise, consider some of these instead, most of which you can get on Amazon.
Echo Hub
Amazon Echo Show 8, Amazon, $149.99
Smart Security Doorbell
Ring Video Doorbell, Amazon, $99.99
Smart Thermostat Monitor
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium Monitor, Amazon, $247.99
Luxury Skincare
No one can say no to skincare products, especially not ones from high-end brands that glam up any skincare routine. Splurge on one of these small but luxurious gifts that will give your loved ones that ‘clean girl skin’ everyone is dying to have.
Radiance Boosting Serum
Hydro Glow Radiance Booster, Ladykind, $45 (enjoy 20% off your purchase with discount code HYDROGLOW20)
As the name suggests, Hydro Glow instantly enhances the skin’s radiance to give way to fresh, clean skin that glows from the inside out. Use this product on it’s own or mix it in with your favorite serum or moisturizer for a little extra umph.
Hydrating Lip Oil
Gisou Hydrating Honey-Infused Lip Oil, Sephora, $28
Snail Mucin Eye Patch Masks
Mizon 24K Gold and Snail Mucin Hydrogel Under Eye Patches, Amazon, $11.99
Glow Recipe PHA + BHA Pore-Tightening Toner
Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner, Sephora, $35
Productivity planner
It’s not too late to start planning for the new year ahead. Help the person you’re shopping for envision everything they want to manifest next year and gift them a template they can use to break down their big, hairy, audacious goals (BHAGs) for the new year into actionable steps they can take daily.
Life & Goal Productivity Planner
RYVE Life and Goal Productivity Planner, Amazon, $16.95
Foiled Productivity Planner
Rising Foiled Productivity Planner, Papier, $32
Artisan tea or coffee set
One thing everyone can always use is a fine cup of tea or coffee. We love these artisan sets because they’re the perfect aesthetic addition to any kitchen counter, and are even packaged with affirmations for added self-care.
Affirmations Tea Set
Self Affirmations Tea Jar Gift Set, Thoughtfully, $14.98
Positive Vibes Tea Set
Sending Positive Vibes Tea Gift Set (Set of 90), Thoughtfully, $19.98
Green Tea Assortment Presentation Box
Presentation Box Green Tea Assortment, Tea Forte, $35
Monthly Subscription Box
Automating items your gift recipient uses often or wants to try out is the ultimate way to give thoughtfully. Whether the giftee is in their culinary era, a beauty junkie, or a wellness enthusiast, there’s a subscription box out there with their name on it.
Lingerie Subscription Box
The Elite Box, Adore Me, options ranging from $19.95-59.95
Ladykind Women’s Wellness Subscription
Rise & Rest Hormone Balancing Tincture Duo Set, Ladykind, $103.20/mo
Factor Meal Prep Gift Card
Factor Gift Card, 10 Ready-To-Eat Meals, $130
Bloomer Box
Mystery Houseplant Subscription Box, Plant In The Box, prepay $156.72 for 6 months
Allure Beauty Box Subscription
Quarterly Editor’s Choice Curated Beauty Box, Allure Beauty Box, $75/quarter
Book Of The Month Subscription
3 Book Membership, Book Of The Month, $59.99/mo
Personalized Jewelry
Oak and Luna is one of our favorite places to shop for personalized jewelry. Unlike the cheaper options you can find on Amazon, Oak and Luna uses quality material that doesn’t tarnish, and comes in a variety of trendy options for however your giftee likes to accessorize. Check out all the customizable options they have to offer here.
Athleisure
You can never have too many workout clothes... Even if you don’t work out. In addition to those pilates classes you and your friends have been meaning to try, a closet full of athleisure is also good for:
- Rainy days at home
- Quick errand runs to the mall or grocery store
- Sunday morning hikes
- Living room yoga
- Impromptu brunch dates
- The gym, obviously
In this case, we recommend going with quality over quantity. Some failproof brands we love are Alo, Nike, and Gym Shark.
Happy holiday shopping!
Keep your holiday shopping stress-free with this guide to identify the perfect gifts for the hard to buy for. These unique gift ideas will ensure the women in your life who have everything are properly taken care of no matter what you choose.
