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The Best Gifts to Give a Parent
When it comes to the tricky realm of gift-giving, certain recipients require a little more thought than others. Parents, of course, are among this group—after all, we literally wouldn’t be here without them. Whether they are our biological family, mentors and friends who helped us grow up, or those raising the next generation, giving them a thoughtful gift is one small way to show how much we appreciate their efforts. From necessities that will make a new parent’s life a little easier to wanderlust-inducing presents to inspire the newly retired mom and dad, we’ve rounded up the best gifts for parents in all stages of life.
Courtesy Respective Retailers - 2/24
Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Silver Oak
silveroak.com
$110.00
For parents (and everyone else, really) who have survived another year of Covid-19, how about a specially etched bottle of Silver Oak wine to toast the end of 2021?
silveroak.com - 3/24
Outdoor Fire Pit
Sunnydaze Decor
amazon.com
$199.00
A fire pit is now as essential to winter as a pool was to summer. Get this for the parents you know with a backyard, and they'll likely invite you over for many wintry evenings of fireside cocktails and s'mores.
amazon.com - 4/24
Feline print coffee pot
Gucci
gucci.com
$690.00
Take their daily coffee ritual to the next level with a glamorous Gucci pot. Not only is the sleek sheen of the pot the perfect gothic touch, but there are hidden house signatures on it too.
gucci.com - 5/24
Tartan Blanket
The Fife Arms
$296.00
Speaking of fireside evenings, a cozy blanket is obligatory. This luxe option, available in wool or cashmere, comes courtesy of the buzzy, artsy, historic Fife Arms, Scotland's most Instagrammable hotel.
- 6/24
My Family Cookbook
UncommonGoods
uncommongoods.com
$30.00
Make sure all of those family recipes get passed down and recorded for posterity with this cookbook-style notebook. With sections for ingredients, instructions, cook times, ratings, and, most importantly, a slot to give credit so everyone remembers that pasta sauce was grandma's specialty.
uncommongoods.com - 7/24
Herbarium butterfly candle
Gucci
gucci.com
$325.00
A chic candle will instantly elevate their space, whether they're running around after the kids, or working from home.
gucci.com - 8/24
Ossetra Caviar
Pointy Snout
pointysnout.com
$250.00
A surefire way to get even the most burned out parents into a celebratory mood.
pointysnout.com - 9/24
Bal Du Moulin Renoir Jigsaw Puzzle 1000pc
Clementoni
amazon.com
$18.95
A challenging activity that parents can do on their own (with wine) or with their kids (bonus: it'll get everyone away from their phones for a while).
amazon.com - 10/24
24 pc Bonbon Box
Stick With Me
swmsweets.com
$88.00
For the parent with an insatiable sweet tooth, Stick With Me, a tiny Nolita shop founded by a Per Se alum, creates delicious and innovative bonbons that look like tiny works of art. It'll be impossible to ever go back to boring boxes of chocolates after this.
swmsweets.com - 11/24
Cecil Beaton's Cocktail Book
Claridge's
shop.claridges.co.uk
$19.55
This cocktail book by London's Claridge's hotel is inspired by the decadent Roaring '20s and chock full of recipes for the era's most famous drinks. Photographs by the iconic 20th century photographer Cecil Beaton, who documented Jazz Age high society's Bright Young Things, run alongside the recipes, making this book as useful as it is collectible.
More: The Secret Life of Cecil Beaton, the Royal Family's Favorite Photographer
shop.claridges.co.uk - 12/24
Valentina 4x6 Velvet Frame
aerin
aerin.com
$425.00
Let them display their most cherished memory in this ultra luxurious—and romantic—picture frame.
aerin.com - 13/24
Essential Tech Folio
Mark & Graham
markandgraham.com
$94.99
Help working parents get all of their tech in order with this sleek folio, which has designated pockets for everything—iPad, credit cards, charging cords, AirPods. Plus, you can monogram it for an extra personalized touch.
markandgraham.com - 14/24
Staub Cast-Iron Essential French Oven, Rooster Design
williams-sonoma.com
$310.00
For the couple that loves to cook, this French oven, which is ideal for making risotto, hearty stews, and coq au vin, will be a winter necessity.
williams-sonoma.com - 15/24
Scrabble: Luxury Edition
potterybarn.com
$299.00
For the family that takes board games seriously, this luxe version (with a sleek, grey wood finish and tiles with raised metal lettering) is stylish enough to leave set up so you can play at a moment's notice.
potterybarn.com - 16/24
Ansley Water Resistant Slipper
Ugg
nordstrom.com
$99.95
Who wouldn't love a cozy pair of slippers to wear around the house? And since these happen to be waterproof and have grippy treads, they can even go outdoors for leisurely strolls, walking the dog, or grabbing more firewood on a snowy evening.
nordstrom.com - 17/24
The Safe
judy.co
$295.00
This may not be the most glamorous of gifts, but as we've all painfully learned, disaster preparedness is an absolute necessity. Help the parents you know—especially those with young families—get a head start on assembling their emergency kit.
More: The Superrich Have Luxury Bunkers. The Rest of Us Have Judy
judy.co - 18/24
Essential Oil Diffuser
UrPower
amazon.com
$21.99
Help infuse an air of calm—or at least a fresh aroma—with this convenient essential oil diffuser.
amazon.com - 19/24
Wine Awesomeness Subscription
wineawesomeness.com
$49 per month for 3 bottles, $79 per month for 6 bottles
Moms and dads will feel like they're traveling the world's great wine regions every month with this subscription box, which brings unexpected bottles from unique winemakers right to their doorstep.
More: The Best Wine Subscription Boxes for Every Type of Wine Lover
Eric Futran - 20/24
Modern Lacquer Jewelry Box
westelm.com
$200.00
Give mom a place to store all of her keepsakes in this beautifully organized jewelry box.
westelm.com - 21/24
Panama Lockable Watch Box
smythson.com
$1245.00
As for dad's beloved watch collection, consider this sleek Smythson box, which is made of luxe crossgrain leather and will safely guard six of his most prized timepieces.
smythson.com - 22/24
7 Layer Caramel Cake
Caroline's Cakes
goldbelly.com
$60.00
Be warned, these cakes, made in South Carolina, are highly addicting. The good news is they can be frozen, so parents can enjoy one slice at a time after the kids have gone to bed (no sharing required!).
goldbelly.com - 23/24
SoundLink® II Around-Ear Bluetooth® Headphones
Bose
nordstrom.com
$229.00
Any parent can surely appreciate a great pair of headphones. These are perfect for taking endless Zoom meetings, enjoying favorite tunes, or simply screening out the chaos, even just for a few minutes.
nordstrom.com - 24/24
Passion Journal, Travel
Moleskine
amazon.com
$24.03
For enthusiastic traveler, this journal is like a personal guide, neatly set up to keep track of trips, wish lists, tips, and pretty much everything in between.
amazon.com
