Did you know Americans spend $16 billion a year on unwanted, meaningless gifts?
Yep, we spend large amounts of our hard-earned money on things people don’t even WANT!?
That’s why it’s so important to give a gift that means something.
When you give a gift it’s most likely because you care about, appreciate, or love that individual. They have most likely made an impact in your life in some way and you want to thank them for that by giving them a gift during the holidays.
So this year we want to help you give something they will treasure and appreciate for many many years to come.
Whether you are looking for a family heirloom, thoughtful gesture, or something made by a small business we pulled together some ideas from some of our favorite brands that create meaningful high-quality products that are sure to make an impact.
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SMITHEY IRONWARE CAST IRON SKILLET
This beautiful 12" cast iron skillet was built to become a family heirloom. So many memories are made gathered around a table for a warm meal and this beautifully crafted cast iron is something that would be part of making those memories for generations to come.
ARTIFACT UPRISING BRASS EASEL & CALENDAR
We love pretty much everything Artifact Uprising makes. Whether it's this beautiful tabletop calendar or one of their photo books, they are full of meaningful gift ideas.
We haven't been able to get this necklace by Christina Jervy out of our head since we first saw it. What a beautiful keepsake for yourself or someone you love.
FAMILY HEIRLOOM JOURNALS BY ARCHIVE COLLECTION
I mean, we of course had to include our journals on this list. What could be more meaningful then helping someone you love build an archive of memories that will last forever!?
CUSTOM FAMILY RECIPE CUTTING BOARD
This personalized cutting board by Kustom Products turns a family recipe into a cherished family heirloom. Immortalize your favorite recipes engraved in Mom’s, Dad’s, Grandma’s, or Grandpa’s actual writing!
CUSTOM CHRISTMAS WOODEN ORNAMENTS
We love just about everything PhotoBarn makes but these custom wooden ornaments are one of our favorites and make a great gift.
Is there a particular home in your family that means a lot or holds a great deal of significance? These custom home illustrations by Fineapple Pair make a beautiful and deeply meaningful gift.
Christmas ornaments are passed down for generations and Old World Christmas does an amazing job of creating high-quality ornaments that fit just about every personality and interest you can think of. We particularly love how they created some 2020-themed ones to capture the essence of this unprecedented year.
Candles always make a great holiday gift but there is something special about the small batch, hand-poured candles by Charleston Candle Company. It's as if you can feel the love they pour into each one when you light one them your home. Their eco-friendly candles smell beautiful and each scent represents a historic or significant part of the Lowcountry culture. We can't recommend these enough!
