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57 Best Family Gifts That the Whole Crew Will Love
When the present is this unique and thoughtful, you just have to buy one.
It’s never too early to start hunting for the perfect gifts to give at Christmas — because once the holiday music starts up and the tree is fully decorated, you'll probably be left with little to no time to find meaningful gifts for the special family members in your life. On this list, you'll find some of the best family gifts to give this holiday season,from inexpensive ideas under $20 dollars to personalized gift picks that they'll treasure for years to come.
If you're looking for something you can gift the whole crew, you can't go wrong with a Christmas gift basket that all four (or five! or six! or seven!) of them will enjoy. Or, try a set of custom mugs if you want to buy an individual present for everyone in the fam (but, TBH, we think mom definitely deserves something special of her own). For something really different, give them a gift experience that will allow them to spend some quality time together. Of course, we've also included plenty of sentimental options, as well as our favorite last-minute finds from Amazon that will arrive just in time.
So, before you spend hours trying to shop for everyone, browse through this roundup of the best family gifts that's filled with fun and unique items. One suggestion? Make sure you get the toddlers and kids a something extra just for them to enjoy — after all, their little smiles are really the best present!
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For the family who loves movies
Gift Republic Movie Bucket List Scratch Off Poster
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For the family who loves movies
Gift Republic Movie Bucket List Scratch Off Poster
Spend time with the family by scratching off each movie one by one with this poster. It features 100 must-see movies, meaning you'll have plenty of nights in spent together!
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best meaningful gift
OurLoveWasBorn Personalized Family Constellation Map
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best meaningful gift
OurLoveWasBorn Personalized Family Constellation Map
It's not just a decor gift, it holds special meaning to the family history. The constellations correspond with a specific date to commemorate a sentimental moment. You can even customize the colors and fonts to your liking.
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Holiday Gift Idea for Families With Tweens
Kids Against Maturity Kids Against Maturity Party Game
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Holiday Gift Idea for Families With Tweens
Kids Against Maturity Kids Against Maturity Party Game
There will be endless giggles and laughter with this card game that everyone can play. With 600 questions and answer cards, there'll be no shortage of fun!
This indoor s’more maker is an electric, flameless heater, so you can cut out the hassle of making an outdoor fire when you get a sweet craving. And although s’mores can be a sticky mess, these trays are easy to take apart for an easy clean.
There are tons of ways to customize this family print, from skin tones to hair colors and more. You can even include the family pet, so they are all together.
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For Family Game Night
TableTopics Family Gathering: Questions to Start Great Conversations
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For Family Game Night
TableTopics Family Gathering: Questions to Start Great Conversations
When you've been stuck in the house together for this long, it might be challenging to find an activity everyone can enjoy doing. These prompts will definitely get the fun started.
Because the best way to show family pride is sporting a pair of socks with each family member's face on 'em. Reviewers were impressed by how clear their relatives' faces came out.
You can't go wrong with a gift basket. This one comes with sweet pears, apples, artisan cheese and dried meat, so the entire family can enjoy a little something from it. FYI: This one also ships for free!
If you have kids that are between 8 and 12 years old, this science experiment kit is a great engaging activity. From building a solar oven to make s’mores to growing vegetables from scraps, these experiments teach important core concepts and range from simple to complex activities.
Gear up for a night with these tasty snacks and games. From popcorn on the cob to an ice cream topping set, you’ll be snacking all night while playing fun games that are great for both adults and kids.
They can make s'mores and watch their favorite movies outdoors with this mini projector that is the size of a Coke can. It includes built-in speakers, a remote and every full charge will give them four hours of battery life. And because of its small size, they can take this projector wherever they go.
They can skip the ice cream store and make dessert right at home for their next night in. In under 20 minutes, they can make frozen yogurt, gelato, sorbet, and ice cream all in one top-rated ice cream machine.
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Brilliant Or BS? A Trivia Game for Know-It-Alls and Big Fat Liars
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Brilliant Or BS? A Trivia Game for Know-It-Alls and Big Fat Liars
Brilliant or BS? is a trivia game that helps separates the know-it-alls from the liars. Kimelia Weathers Smith was inspired to create the game due to her love for hosting game nights for her friends. The box includes 88 trivia cards from categories like entertainment, food & drink, geography, sports, history, and science & tech.
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