Guide to Gifts They Actually Want! 

Here's some clever ideas for gifts they actually want, for even the most difficult people who are hard to please.

Giving gifts to the people you love is always fun. Unless, of course, you try to brainstorm what to give and you come up blank.

You can make gift giving easy by learning what the intended recipient likes to do in his or her spare time or what hobbies they might be involved in.

For children’s gift, you can get toys that are fun as well as educational - or that can help with a child’s development skills.

But even then, there are so many options to choose from, it can get confusing, so let’s dig into some gifts and toys that your recipient is sure to love!

Gifts for People Who Drive a Lot

When you’re buying gifts for people who drive a lot, there’s so much you can get.

When someone is often in the car, they need the accessories and conveniences of home.

For example, they need something to hold their cell phone and make it accessible.

You can get a holder such as like ones by Wuteku.

Driving a lot often means many hours in the car, which means snacking while driving.

Snack holders are a good gift idea and so are handheld cordless vacuums to scoop up any accidental messes. Black + Decker, HoLife and Homasy have a good selection. 

Durable floor mats are another option. Husky Liners or Motor Trend have those and while many companies offer mats in plain, solid colors, you can find some that are customized with designs.

For the person who drives a lot and takes a pet along, you can find pet covers that keep pet hair off the car.

Organizers such as the ones offered by Miu Color, lebogner or MyTravelAide are good ideas for people who drive a lot, too.

WUTEKU Magnetic Cell Phone Holder Kit for Car | Works on All Vehicles, Phones & Tablets | Best Flat Dashboard Mount | iPhone X, 8, 7 & Galaxy S9, S8 by Uber Driver

TaoTronics Phone Holder for Cars, Windshield Dashboard Universal Car Mobile Phone Cradle, Compatible with iPhone X 8 Plus 7 Plus, Galaxy S8 Plus S7 Plus Note 8 and All Smartphones

BLACK+DECKER HHVI315JO42 Dustbuster Cordless Lithium Hand Vacuum, Flexi Blue

BLACK+DECKER CHV1410L 16V Cordless Lithium Hand Vacuum

Handheld Vacuum Cordless, Holife 6KPA Hand Vacuum Cleaner Rechargeable Hand Vac, 14.8V Lithium with Quick Charge, Lightweight Wet Dry Vacuum for Home Pet Hair Car Cleaning (Upgraded Version)

BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Lithium Ion Hand Handheld Cordless Vacuum, Purple

Motor Trend MT-923-BK FlexTough Contour Liners-Deep Dish Heavy Duty Rubber Floor Mats for Car SUV Truck & Van-All Weather Protection (Black)

Husky Liners Front Floor Liners Fits 15-18 F150 SuperCrew/SuperCab (Color - cocoa)

Husky Liners Front & 2nd Seat Floor Liners Fits 14-18 Silverado/Sierra Crew Cab

Motor Trend FlexTough Baseline - Heavy Duty Rubber Car Floor Mats, 100% Odorless & BPA Free, All Weather (Tan Beige) - MT773BGAMw1

Drive Auto Products Car Trunk Organizer Storage with Straps, Tan, 1-Pack

Baby Diaper Caddy - Portable Diaper Storage Caddy Organizer, Nursery Storage Bin and Car for Diapers and Baby Wipes, Diaper Organizer, Diapers Organizer, Car Organizer

BarksBar Pet Car Seat Cover with Seat Anchors for Cars, Trucks and SUV's, Water Proof and Non-Slip Backing Regular, Black

VIEWPETS Bench Car Seat Cover Protector - Waterproof, Heavy-Duty and Nonslip Pet Car Seat Cover for Dogs with Universal Size Fits for Cars, Trucks & SUVs(Grey)

URPOWER Dog Seat Cover Car Seat Cover for Pets 100%Waterproof Pet Seat Cover Hammock 600D Heavy Duty Scratch Proof Nonslip Durable Soft Pet Back Seat Covers for Cars Trucks and SUVs

Handheld Cordless Vacuum LIBERRWAY Portable Handheld Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, Rechargeable Lightweight Cord Free for Home Car Pet Hair Cleaning Wet Dry with Stainless Steel Filter ? Black

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Gifts for People Who Are Always Cold

Trying to find a gift for people who are always cold will be some of the least stressful shopping you can do because items to help warm a person up are plentiful.

You can find stuff for that person to use inside as well as outside the home.

Plus, these gifts can suit men or women. Getting colder at night is a big issue for people who are always chilled.

When the temperature drops, it can be hard to keep the room comfortable.

Every house has areas known as cold spots. You can give that person the gift of a personal heater.

These little heaters are portable, lightweight and can help make the recipient comfortable in any room in the house.

They also come in some really cool colors. These personal heaters are made by companies like Lasko, Trustech, NexGadget, or Bovado.

Electric blankets are also a great gift idea. You can find these in a variety of sizes and colors as well as prices from companies like MaxKare or Sunbeam.

Some people don’t like electric blankets but they still want to stay warm - so for those people, you could use blankets that are known for their ability to trap body heat.

You would want to get fleece or flannel blankets or throws. Look for ones made by Bedsure or Balichun.

There are also heated seat covers that you can get for easy chairs or for the car.

You can find game warmer seat pads for sports fans who are always cold, too. Hammacher Schlemmer has some and so does Benchwarmer’s.

Sweaters, hoodies or sweatshirts make great gift ideas for people who crave more warmth and so do thick socks or bedroom slippers.

A plush robe is a must in colder weather for people who are always cold.

Alexander Del Rossa robes are very luxurious and so are Richie House robes. These are wonderful gifts for cold winter months or any time of year!

Lasko Model 100 MyHeat Personal Space Heater, Black - Compact Size, Ideal for the Desk or Around the Home Office

Brightown 750W/1500W ETL Listed Quiet Ceramic Space Heater with Adjustable Thermostat, Portable Electric Heater Fan with Overheat Protection and Carrying Handle

Trustech 2 in 1 Portable Space Heater, Tip Over & Overheat Protection, Heating & Cooling Mode 750W/1500W Personal Small Fan Office Home, Black

TRUSTECH Space Heater Instant Warm for Office, with Remote Control & Adjustable Thermostat, Oscillation Function, Fast Small Portable Personal Heating Fan Under The Desk, White

Space Heater - 1500W Portable Heater with Adjustable Thermostat, Hot & Cool Fan Modes, Tip-Over & Overheat Protection, Heat Up Fast for Under Desk Floor Office Home, Small Size with Carry Handle

Air Choice Portable Electric Fireplace Stove Space Heater, Advanced Heating System Instant Warm, Adjustable Realistic 3D Flame &Quiet Fan, Overheat Tip-Over Protection, Easy Moving Indoor Outdoor Use

MaxKare Electric Heated Throw Blanket with Auto Shut Off, Fast-Heating Sherpa Blanket for Full Body Warming Reversible Soft Plush, Three Heat-Level Setting 50" x 60"

Sunbeam Heated Blanket | 10 Heat Settings, Quilted Fleece, Newport Blue, Full

Pembrook Fleece Throw Blanket ? Dark Red ? Super Soft and Warm Reversible Plush Coral Micro Fleece and Sherpa Shearling Lining ? Sizes 51 X 63 inches ? Great for Couch, Bed, Sofa, loveseat

Shavel Home Products Micro Flannel Solid Electric Heated Blanket Meadow Twin

Balichun Luxury 330 GSM Fleece Blanket Super Soft Warm Fuzzy Lightweight Bed or Couch Blanket Twin/Queen/King Size(Queen,Dark Grey)

BEDSURE Sherpa Fleece Blanket Queen Size Grey Plush Throw Blanket Fuzzy Soft Blanket Microfiber

KINGLETING 12-Volt Heated Seat Cushion with Intelligent Temperature Controller.(Black)

Zento Deals 2pc. Black Heated Car Seat Cushion with 1 Integrated Plug Adjustable Temperature Heating Pad Pain Reliever 12V- New Upgraded Version for 2019, Safer Nonflammable UL Wiring

Sojoy Universal 12V Heated Car Seat Heater Heated Cushion Warmer High/Medium/Low Temp Switch, 45 Minute Timer (Black)

COMFIER Heated Car Seat Cushion - Universal 12V Car 24V Truck Seat Heater with 2 Levels of Heating Pad for Full Back and Seat, Heated Seat Cover for Car,Home,Office Chair Use CF-2613

Alexander Del Rossa Mens Fleece Robe, Long Hooded Bathrobe, 1XL 2XL Steel Grey (A0125STL2X)

Alexander Del Rossa Womens Fleece Robe, Long Plush Hooded Bathrobe, Small Medium Black (A0304BLKMD)

Loritta 5 Pairs Womens Vintage Style Winter Warm Thick Knit Wool Cozy Crew Socks,Free size,Multicolor

MIRMARU M204-Men's 5 Pairs Multi Performance Outdoor Sports Hiking Trekking Crew Socks (Blk,Char,Olive,Pur,Brown)

Womens Super Thick Wool Socks - Soft Warm Comfort Casual Crew Winter Socks (Pack of 3), Multicolor

JOYCA & Co. 3-5 Pairs Womens Multicolor Fashion Warm Wool Cotton Thick Winter Crew Socks (4 Pairs Mix 1)

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Gifts for People Who Travel

People travel for business, pleasure, adventure or sometimes a mix of all three.

One of the most important items that these people need and want to have is good luggage.

A good piece of luggage can protect valuables as well as survive all those frequent flier miles.

You can find nice luggage pieces or sets that are soft or hardback. Some of the best hardback pieces are called “away” luggage.

You’ll find these by searching for the term wherever you’re shopping.

If you’re looking for soft luggage that’s pliable, you can find some great looking and affordable pieces from NewNomad.

Journals or travel diaries are at the top of the list of gift ideas for people who travel.

You’d want to get ones that are known for their sturdiness. Companies like Artisan Scribe have durable journals and so does Robrasim.

If you didn’t want to choose a journal or diary, then you could give a photo scrapbook for the person to store the photos of their trips.

Travel pillows are a good idea. Look for ones that are ergonomic.

You can buy things like adapters, since different countries aren’t always compatible with electronic chargers the traveler may have.

Wall art featuring the traveler’s favorite places to visit is one idea. Travel mugs are another.

Noise cancelling headphones can help a traveler find peace and quiet in noisy airplanes or other modes of transportation.

You can find a lot of these manufactured by different companies such as Bose or Sony.

Portable hand luggage scales are also a traveler's essential tool to make sure their luggage does not exceed the weight limits.

NewNomad Premium Set of 3 Packing Cubes, Superior Travel Organizer Fits Inside Suitcases, Light Weight, Durable Fabric & Zippers, Materials (Black)

NewNomad Hanging Toiletry Bag for Men and Women, Water Resistant Toiletry Kit for Bathroom Essentials, Travel Accessories, Shampoo, Makeup, and Shaving Kits (Red)

Leather Journal Travel Diary, Handmade Vintage Writing Bound Notebook For Men For Women Antique Soft Rustic Leather 5 x 7 - Quality Unlined Paper Perfect for Notes Sketchbook - Hidden Pen-holder + Pen

LEATHER JOURNAL Handmade Writing Notebook - Antique Leather-Bound A5 Daily Note Pads For Men & Women Unlined Paper Large 8 x 6 Inches, Best Gift for Art Sketchbook, Travel Diary & Journals to Write in

FaCraft Travel Scrapbook Album 10.5x7.5" Vintage DIY Vacation Photo Album

DIY Scrapbook Photo Album Handmade Leather Memory Book 60 Pages for Baby Anniversary Birthday Wedding Travel Graduation Picture (Large Brown Compass)

MCS 12x12 Inch Vintage Travel 20 Page Scrapbook and 3.5x3.5 Inch Cover Opening (86008)

MCS MBI 13.5x12.5 Inch Travel Theme Scrapbook Album with 12x12 Inch Pages (860132)

Trtl Pillow - Scientifically Proven Super Soft Neck Support Travel Pillow ? Machine Washable (Grey)

BCOZZY Chin Supporting Travel Pillow (Adult Size). Supports The Head Neck and Chin in Any Sitting Position When Traveling and at Home. Soft and Cozy. Multiple Ways to use. US Patented. Navy

Everlasting Comfort 100% Pure Memory Foam Neck Pillow Airplane Travel Kit with Ultra Plush Velour Cover, Sleep Mask and Earplugs

Huzi Infinity Pillow - Design Power Nap Pillow, Travel and Neck Pillow (Grey)

Bose QuietComfort 35 (Series II) Wireless Headphones, Noise Cancelling, with Alexa voice control - Black

COWIN E7 Active Noise Cancelling Headphones Bluetooth Headphones with Mic Deep Bass Wireless Headphones Over Ear, Comfortable Protein Earpads, 30H Playtime for Travel Work TV PC Cellphone - Black

BESTEK Universal Travel Adapter 220V to 110V Voltage Converter with 6A 4-Port USB Charging and UK/AU/US/EU Worldwide Plug Adapter (White)

SAUNORCH Universal International Travel Power Adapter W/Smart High Speed 2.4A 4xUSB Wall Charger, European Adapter, Worldwide AC Outlet Plugs Adapters for Europe, UK, US, AU, Asia-Blue

Contigo SnapSeal Byron Vacuum-Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Mug, 20 oz, Greyed Jade

Contigo AUTOSEAL West Loop Vaccuum-Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Mug, 16 oz, Stainless Steel

Etekcity Digital Hanging Luggage Scale, 110 Pounds, Rubber Paint, with Temperature Sensor and Tare Function, Portable Scale for Travel, Household and Gift, Silver, Battery Included (1 Pack)

Tarriss Jetsetter Digital Luggage Scale w/ 110 lb Capacity (Eggshell)

[Backlight LCD Display Luggage Scale]Dr.meter 110lb/50kg Electronic Balance Digital Postal Luggage Hanging Scale with Rubber Paint Handle,Temperature Sensor, Silver/Black, 1 Pack

Travel Inspira Digital Hanging Postal Luggage Scale with Temperature Sensor Rubber Paint Technology White Backlight LCD Display 110LB / 50KG - Red

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Gifts for People Who Like to Cook 

Having the right kitchen tools means a lot to people who like to cook.

You can find gifts like mixers - and you’d want to go with some of the big names for these appliances.

Those would be ones such as by KitchenAid, Cuisinart, Hamilton Beach, Sunbeam or Black + Decker.

Besides a nice mixer, a cookbook is always a good idea, and you can get one that has different recipes or you can one that focuses on a certain aspect of cooking such as one that’s all about desserts or a certain diet the recipient loves.

Prep bowls are good gift ideas. Stackable or nesting ones are the best choice because they can fit practically anywhere.

Look for ones like the bowls sold by FineDine or Glokers.

A set of pans is the kind of gift that anyone who enjoys cooking would love.

Stick to reputable names when it comes to buying cookware such as ones by T-Fal, Vremi, Rachael Ray or Cuisinart.

Stackable measuring cups or measuring spoons that are decorative are always a good idea.

You can find cute choices by Smart Crafts as well as other makers. You can find them to match any kitchen color theme.

A  selection of measuring cups, stirring spoons & tools, cooking book, jar or packet of gourmet food ingredient, oven mitt, and cooking accessories can also be packed up to be beautifully presented in a gift hamper by gathering them up in the largest container and wrapping it all together with cellophane. 

KitchenAid KHM7210CU 7-Speed Digital Hand Mixer with Turbo Beater II Accessories and Pro Whisk - Contour Silver

Cuisinart SM-50 5.5 - Quart Stand Mixer, White

Magnolia Table: A Collection of Recipes for Gathering

Thug Kitchen: The Official Cookbook: Eat Like You Give a F*ck (Thug Kitchen Cookbooks)

Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls by Finedine (Set of 6) Polished Mirror Finish Nesting Bowl, ? - 1.5-3 - 4-5 - 8 Quart - Cooking Supplies

FineDine Premium Various Sizes Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl (Set of 5) With Airtight Lids, Flat Base For Stability & Easy Grip Whisking, Mixing, Beating Bowls Nesting & Stackable for Convenient Storage

Superior Glass Meal Prep Containers - 3-pack (35oz) BPA-free Airtight Food Storage Containers with 100% Leak Proof Locking Lids, Freezer to Oven Safe Great on-the-go Portion Control Lunch Containers

Glass Meal Prep Food Storage Containers - (6-Pack 28 Oz.) Portion Control Lunch Containers, with BPA Free Airtight Snap Locking Lids, Prep, Freeze, Reheat, Bake, Oven Safe Containers for Home and Work

T-fal E91898 Ultimate Hard Anodized Scratch Resistant Titanium Nonstick Thermo-Spot Heat Indicator Anti-Warp Base Dishwasher Safe Oven Safe PFOA Free Glass Lid Cookware, 12-Inch, Gray

T-fal C51782 ProGrade Titanium Nonstick Thermo-Spot Dishwasher Safe PFOA Free with Induction Base Saute Pan Jumbo Cooker Cookware, 5-Quart, Black

Rachael Ray Cucina Hard Porcelain Enamel Nonstick Cookware Set, 12-Piece, Cranberry Red

Rachael Ray Hard-Anodized Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set, Gray with Orange Handles

OXO Good Grips 7-Piece Nesting Measuring Beaker Set, Multicolored

Joseph Joseph 40087 Nest 9 Nesting Bowls Set with Mixing Bowls Measuring Cups Sieve Colander, 9-Piece, Multicolored

Pyrex 4-Piece Glass Measuring Cup Set with Large 8 Cup Measuring Cup

Stainless Steel Measuring Cups - Stackable 6 pcs Set with ORIGINAL Magnetic Measurement Conversions Chart

Fred M-CUPS White Matryoshka Dry Measuring Cups, Set of 6

Blue Ceramic Mason Jar Measuring Cups

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Gifts for People Who Like Photography

If someone likes photography but isn’t a professional, you can buy a nice Canon, Nikon or Kodak camera.

There are cameras for beginners as well as ones for children.

If someone has been involved with photography for awhile and already has a nice camera, you can by some accessories such as a cleaning kit or tripod.

There are also lighting kits such as ones made by Emart that you can get.

Funny, quirky or photography related coffee cups or travel mugs that feature things to do with photography are a good bet.

Look for companies like Strata Cups, Antvee or Sornean.

Cleaning gear, nice camera bags or holiday ornaments in the shape of cameras also make great gifts.

If you want to get something more personal, you can find scarves, T-shirts or jewelry that are photography related.

Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ252-WH 16MP Digital Camera with 25X Optical Zoom and 3" LCD (White)

Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ401-BK 16MP Digital Camera with 40X Optical Zoom and 3" LCD (Black)

Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Digital Camera w/Image Stabilization and Smart AUTO Mode (Red)

Case Logic DCB-304 Compact System/Hybrid Camera Case (Black)

MaximalPower UC-101 Universal AA/AAA Battery Charger for Canon, Sony, Nikon, Panasonic, Olympus, Samsung, Fuji and Kodak Camera, Camcorder, Cell Phone Batteries

AmazonBasics Fixed Zoom/Compact System Camera Case (Gray Interior)

SpecialBag Digital Camera Case Bag Pouch Coin Purse with Strap For Sony Samsung Nikon Canon Kodak colorful tree Camera Case FY-HDC-026

Case Logic DCB-302 Compact Camera Case (Red)

Photographer Coffee Mug 11 oz. Photography funny gift.

Paparazzi Coffee Travel Mug - Professional Paparazzi Gifts For Men And Women - Photography Related Gifts - Bling It's A Paparazzy Thing (14 oz)

Professional Camera Cleaning Kit for DSLR Cameras- Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony - Cleaning Tools and Accessories ?

GVB GEAR Complete Camera Cleaning Kit All in One DSLR Mirrorless Camera and Lens Cleaner

Altura Photo Professional Cleaning Kit for DSLR Cameras and Sensitive Electronics Bundle with 2oz Altura Photo Spray Lens and LCD Cleaner

Altura Photo Professional Cleaning Kit APS-C DSLR Cameras Sensor Cleaning Swabs with Carry Case

Evolution of the Photographer | Cute, Funny Photography Unisex T-shirt-Adult, X-Large, Black

1938 Graflex Speed Graphic Camera Patent Drawing | Photographer Unisex T-Shirt-(Adult,2XL) Black

AmazonBasics 60-Inch Lightweight Tripod with Bag

AmazonBasics 50-Inch Lightweight Tripod with Bag

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Gifts for People Who Like to Sew, Knit or Crochet

There are many gifts that are perfect for people who have a creative knack.

If you have a sewer, knitter or person who loves to crochet in your life, you can’t go wrong with buying a craft tote bag.

This allows the crafter to keep everything for one project handy plus it creates a grab and go option for them to be able to take along anywhere, anytime.

Teamoy, Yarn Boss and BonTime all have a wide selection of craft bags you can choose from.

For those who sew, a new sewing machine might be needed. You can get something in the Singer or Brother line.

A mini iron would be a great gift idea as well.

Dressmaker forms are always nice options, too and Dritz or Bonnlo has a lot to choose from.

Custom pincushions or specialty rulers are something sewers enjoy receiving as gifts.

Yarn is something else you can buy for those who knit or crochet.

You can get minis or full skeins and some companies that offer yarn are Lion Brand, KnitPicks and Red Heart. 

Sewing patterns, books on sewing, or ones that feature knitting or crochet patterns are always a hit.

Crafters like gifts of stitch markers, or needles like the ones sold by Knitpicks or Clover.

Artist's Loft Fundamentals Tote Bag

ArtBin Tote Express, Black/Gray Rolling Art Craft Storage Bag,6922SA

All Purpose Utility Tote Bag (17" L x 11" H x 6" D, Floral Medallions)

Everything Mary Grey Polka Dot Rolling Scrapbook Storage Tote - Scrapbooking Storage Case for Rings, Paper, Binder, Crafts, Beads, Paper, Scissors - Telescoping Handle with Dual Wheels - Craft Case

Brother Sewing Machine, SE600, Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine with 4" x 4" Embroidery Area, 80 Embroidery Designs, 103 Built-In Sewing Stitches, White

Singer | 7258 100-Stitch Computerized Sewing Machine with 76 Decorative Stitches, Automatic Needle Threader and Bonus Accessories, Packed with Features and Easy to Use

Vornado Mini Travel Steam Iron with Dual Voltage, 1-Pack, White

Clover Mini Iron II -The Adapter (9100)

MyGift Vintage Designers Black Metal Scrollwork Wire Frame Dress Form Display Rack/Dressmaker's Mannequin Stand

Bonnlo Female Dress Form Pinnable Mannequin Body Torso with Wooden Tripod Base Stand (White, 6)

Pin Pals: 40 Patchwork Pinnies, Poppets, and Pincushions with Pizzazz

Dritz NR-356 Tomato Pin Cushion, 1-Pack, W/Strawberry

Grabbit Magnetic Sewing Pincushion with 50 Plastic Head Pins, Blue

D&D Pin Cushion Wrist Pumpkin Pin Cushions Wearable Needle Pincushions for Needlework - Sewing Pattern Beige

Sew Me! Sewing Basics: Simple Techniques and Projects for First-Time Sewers (Design Originals) Beginner-Friendly Easy-to-Follow Directions to Learn as You Sew, from Sewing Seams to Installing Zippers

Sewing to Sell?The Beginner's Guide to Starting a Craft Business: Bonus?16 Starter Projects ? How to Sell Locally & Online

First Time Sewing: The Absolute Beginner's Guide: Learn By Doing - Step-by-Step Basics and Easy Projects

Singer: The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing, 3rd Edition

100PC Mix Color Knitting Stitch Counter Crochet Locking Stitch Markers Stitch Needle Clip Knitting Crochet Markers(Color Ship Randomly)

240 Pieces Knitting Crochet Locking Stitch Markers Stitch Needle Clip Counter 10 Colors (240 Pieces)

WooCrafts Large-Eye Blunt Needles Yarn Knitting Plus Crochet Hooks Set with Case,Ergonomic Handle Crochet Hooks Needles for Arthritic Hands.Best Gift!

BEST CROCHET HOOK SET WITH ERGONOMIC HANDLES FOR EXTREME COMFORT. Perfect Crochet Hooks for Arthritic Hands, Smooth Knitting Needles for Superior Results & 22 Knitting Accessories.

Mira Handcrafts 40 Assorted Colors Acrylic Yarn Skeins with 7 E-Books - Perfect for Any Knitting and Crochet Mini Project

Mind My Thread 20 Super Soft Acrylic Yarn Skeins Set | Assorted Colors Crochet & Knitting Craft Yarn Kit with Reusable Storage Bag & Bonus Crochet Hook | 20 Colors Yarn Multi Pack

Crochet One-Skein Wonders?: 101 Projects from Crocheters around the World

Crochet to Calm: Stitch and De-Stress with 18 Simple Crochet Patterns (Craft To Calm)

Vogue? Knitting The Ultimate Knitting Book: Completely Revised & Updated

Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible: 260 Exquisite Patterns by Hitomi Shida

Easy Knitted Bears: Knitting patterns for bears and outfits

Knitting For Beginners: The A-Z Guide to Have You Knitting in 3 Days (Includes 15 Knitting Patterns)

Caydo Full Range of Embroidery Starter Kit Including 5 Pieces Bamboo Embroidery Hoops, 50 Color Threads, 2 Pieces 12 by 18-Inch 14 Count Classic Reserve Aida and Cross Stitch Tool Kit for Beginners

Embroidery Starter Kit Full Set - Including Magic Embroidery Pen Punch Needle,5 Pieces Bamboo Embroidery Hoops, 100 Color Threads,Embroidery Needles Stitching Punch Pen Set Craft Tool for Beginner

Cross Stitch Stamped Embroidery Kit - Eafior DIY Beginner Counted Starter Cross Stitch Kit for Art Craft Handy Sewing Including Color Pattern Embroidery Cloth,Embroidery Hoop,Color Threads,Tools Kit

Caydo Embroidery Starter Kit with Operating Instructions for Adults and Kids, Including 2 Pieces Bamboo Embroidery Hoops, 50 Color Threads, 2 Pieces Aida and Cross Stitch Tool Kits for Beginners

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Toys for Kids Who Like to Build

For kids who like to build, you can’t go wrong with a wooden building block set.

You can find these in bright colors or in natural wood. Plus, they come in choices of beginner or advanced sets.

You can get sets that are anywhere from 25 count blocks for younger kids to a hundred or more for older kids. Sometimes the block sets will be labeled as stacking cubes.

Look for ones that are made by companies like Melissa and Doug, iLearn, Pidoko Kids, Lincoln Logs, and of course anything by Lego that’s age appropriate.

You can look for any set by Magna-Tiles they have a huge selection and are STEM approved so kids can have fun building for play but are gaining valuable educational skills at the same time.

Dream Tree offers larger building block sets that are perfect for babies to build and play with.

You’ll also find some great toys for kids who like to build if you look at the selection that Tinker Toys has to choose from.

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Jumbo Cardboard Blocks, Developmental Toy, Extra-Thick Cardboard Construction, 40 Pieces, 12.5? H ? 7? W ? 19? L

Melissa & Doug Wooden Building Blocks Set, Developmental Toy, 100 Blocks in 4 Colors and 9 Shapes, 13.5" H x 3.5" W x 9" L

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Toys for Emotional Development

Like many skills, emotional development is something that can be learned.

A child’s brain naturally grows, but learns and is stimulated by his surroundings, by his peers, and by the adults that he interacts with.

By using teaching toys, children gain strides in emotional development as well as in emotional control.

The popular block maker Lego has toys that can help with both emotional as well as social development, but so do other block manufacturers.

You can also look for games that are geared toward development and control of emotions such as the ones that are created by Therapy Game HQ.

Many toys for emotional development will use things like facial expressions so a child can learn by matching which expression goes with what emotion.

It teaches children to understand how they feel in a fun, gentle way. Some of these toys aren’t blocks, but are plush like the ones produced in the Kimochis line.

Fisher Price also has some emotional development toys that can span age groups from infants to toddlers.

Kimochis 2086-MIXEDBAG Bag of Feelings Toy, Multicolor (Pack of 33)

Kimochis Cat Box Set

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Toys for Fine Motor Skills 

Any toy that can boost a child’s fine motor skills can help him in life with things like writing with a pencil, tying shoelaces, learning how to use a fork and more and are great gift ideas.

Games where you have to match objects or learn to identify numbers that go with items are teaching toys that work to improve fine motor skills.

Look for ones that are made by Kidslane.

You’ll also want to search for toys that feature certain tasks such as those that have a child putting similar colors or shapes into specific slots.

Look for any toy that makes a child laugh, helps them to remember how to grasp or move items as well as helps with hand and eye coordination.

Toys like these can be found in fun animal shapes by companies like Learning Resource.

Toys that offer learning skills such as learning numbers and colors in addition to helping with fine motor skills are also good gift ideas.

You can find a lot of these through Amosting. 

Skoolzy Rainbow Counting Bears with Matching Sorting Cups, Bear Counters and Dice Math Toddler Games 70pc Set - Bonus Scoop Tongs

Skoolzy Shapes Toddler Games Egg Toy Learning Colors and Geometric Shapes Matching Preschool Toys Puzzles for 2, 3, 4 year olds - Montessori Fine Motor Skills Sorting Educational Easter Eggs and Bag

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Toys for Imagination

Toys that allow a child’s imagination to soar can be found in a wide range of age groups.

To find the best match for the recipient, look for imaginative toys that have a link to what the child likes to do in real life.

This lets the child pretend that he’s doing that activity or can play act as that figure.

This would be toys such as those that can be used for pretend camping like the sets made by Learning Resources or Power TRC.

There’s no doubt that kids can create many different play activities to set their imagination free when they have toys that allow them to build objects, places or worlds.

You can find toys like that through Picasso Tiles.

Any toy that’s job related or has to do with things they experience like going to the grocery store can be the perfect imaginative toy.

Consider toys like cash registers, doctor kits or costumes that feature every day heroes like the ones made by Born Toys.

Learning Resources Mini Muffin Match Up Counting Toy Set, 76 Pieces

Learning Resources Smart Snacks Shape Sorting Cupcakes

Learning Resources Pretend and Play Calculator Cash Register, 73 Pieces.

Learning Resources Mathlink Cubes, Educational Counting Toy, Set of 100 Cubes

Learning Resources Alphabet Acorns Activity Set, 78 Pieces

Learning Resources Smart Counting Cookies, 13 Pieces

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Toys for Independent Play

If you want to find toys for independent play, you have a lot of options. One choice would be a train and cars or the complete set.

You can find these for any age group. KidKraft has some great choices, so does Melissa & Doug, On Track USA or Lionel.

Dollhouses are another toy for independent play. Disney, Fisher-Price, KidKraft and Mattel all make dollhouses that can easily be put together.

For older kids, there are also dollhouse kits that can be put together and painted, then decorated.

Figurine or animal sets such as superheroes and villains, dinosaurs or animal themed sets work well for independent play.

Puzzles are another idea. You can find these in standard flat ones by Buffalo Games or in 3D ones by companies like RoboTime.

Art sets are something great to consider, too. You can buy brushes, instruction books, pens, pencils and sketch pads all separately or you can buy them in a kit.

Crayola has a big selection and you can also find them through Art 101 USA, or through Creative Art Sets for Kids.

Melissa & Doug Solar System Floor Puzzle, Floor Puzzles, Easy-Clean Surface, Promotes Hand-Eye Coordination, 48 Pieces, 36? L x 24? W

Melissa & Doug Land of Dinosaurs Floor Puzzle (48 pcs, 4 feet long)

Drawing Stencils for Kids - Creative Art Set for Kids Travel Activities - Ideal Arts and Crafts Set for Girls and Boys. Unicorn Stencils, Dinosaurs, Emojis, Alphabet, Numbers, and Animal Stencils

Step2 Deluxe Art Master Kids Desk

Art 101 142-Piece Wood Art Set

Kid Made Modern Arts And Crafts Library Set - Kid Craft Supplies | Art Projects In A Box

Mimtom Drawing Stencils Set for Kids and Boys | 51 Arts and Crafts Stencil Kits with over 240 Creative Shapes to Unleash Your Child's World of Imagination | Kid-Safe Fun Activity Toy for Ages 3 and Up

Crayola Inspiration Art Case, Pink Portable Art Studio, 140 Art & Coloring Supplies Art Gift for Kids 4 & Up in Convenient Graphic Travel Case, Great for The Artist On-The-Go, Hours of Creative Fun

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Toys for Quiet Time

Having quiet time for play is just as important for older kids as well as little children.

When kids become too old to nap, they still need some down time.

Activities featuring toys that are engaging, but restful, are best for quiet time gifts.

You’ll find quiet time toys in items such as kinetic sand or with Play-Doh kits.

Magnetic toys by Lee Publications has items for both younger and older kids.

Sticker or activity books are a good idea and you can get these based on popular kid’s shows or ones that feature ordinary items or places like farms.

Coloring books are some of the top rated items for quiet time. These can be purchased as individual sets or as standalones.

If you purchase them in sets, they usually have a central theme like a princess theme or a mammal theme or favorite cartoon characters.

You can find some by My Little Pony, Melissa & Doug, or by GirlZone.

Sometimes you can find quiet time toy sets that have the coloring book, sticker book, activity book and crayons together in one deal.

The One and Only Kinetic Sand, Folding Sand Box with 2lbs of Kinetic Sand

Kinetic Sand - 3lb - Kinetic Beach Sand by Spin Master - Wacky-Tivities | BONUS 5 oz. Neon Sand Assorted |

Kinetic Sand Neon Colors | Gift Set of 4 Colors - Purple, Blue, Pink & Green 5 oz Containers

Kinetic Sand Squeezable Play Sand, Brown, 2 lbs, Ages 3 & Up

Play-Doh Pizza Party Set For Includes 5 Play-Doh colors

Play-Doh Modeling Compound 24-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Multi-Color, 3-Ounce Cans, Ages 2 and up (Amazon Exclusive)

Melissa & Doug Puffy Sticker Activity Books Set - Farm, Safari, and Chipmunk

Animal World Sticker Activity Book (With Over 70 Reusable Stickers!) Assorted, Titles Vary) Animal Friends, In the Wild, Insects & Bugs, or Ocean Adventures

Science Sticker Activity Book (Kumon Sticker and Activity) (Kumon Sticker Activity)

Smithsonian Super Science Activity Book

Dinosaur Coloring Book for Kids: Fantastic Dinosaur Coloring Book for Boys, Girls, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids 3-8, 6-8 (Dinosaur Books)

Unicorn Coloring Book: For Kids Ages 4-8 (US Edition)

Coloring Books for Kids & Toddlers: Animals Coloring: Children Activity Books for Kids Ages 2-4, 4-8 (Volume 1)

Unicorn Coloring Book for Kids: Magical Unicorn Coloring Book for Girls, Boys, and Anyone Who Loves Unicorns (Unicorns Coloring Books)

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A bit of thought about their hobbies and interests will give you tons of thoughtful gift ideas for even hard to buy for people and hopefully this page has gotten you thinking creatively about your next gift shopping project.

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