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Show how thoughtful you are, no matter the budget, occasion, or recipient.
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Personalized gifts usually require a littleextrathought, and especially so when it comes to lead time and planning.
SbriStudio Personalized Leather Keyring
Small yet thoughtful, a keychain is a greathousewarmingorteacher gift.
Add a name or initials of up to eight characters for under $20.
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L.L.Bean Wicked Plush Throw
Can you really ever have too manycozy blankets?
It comes in gold, rose gold, and silver.
Choose from six scents, including Amber and Vanilla, Citrus and Bergamot, and Coffee and Cedarwood.
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The book comes with 50 pages and 29 recipes for the life of the party in your life.
Pottery Barn Personalized Stowe Frame
A personalized photo frame is always a good idea.
Styles include a chocolate lab, French bulldog, golden doodle, white terrier, and yellow lab.
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We especially like this premium cotton and polyester crewneck, though it runs small so size up.
Birthdate Co. Candle
Your friends favorite scent just might be written in the stars.
Birthdate Candle combines astrology, numerology, and tarot to come up with a fragrance perfect for each birthday.
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The marble vessel keeps a standard wine bottle chilled, while the acacia wood base protects your surfaces.
The marble can be laser engraved with up to three characters in 20 different styles for a small fee.
Hedley & Bennett Essential Apron
Anyone who produces delicious edible treats is worth celebrating.
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Each apron is made of 100% cotton, twill, or denim fabric with an adjustable neck strap.
Note that personalization can add five to seven days of processing time.
Monogramming can be added for a small fee (or for free with an L.L.Bean Mastercard).
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Its sturdy, comes with six exterior pockets and six interior loops, and is made from water-resistant materials.
There are bigger discounts the more you buyperhaps youll be inspired to plan a tournament.
SELICOR Personalized Neon Sign
See their name (or catchphrase) in lights.
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Its slim size makes it easy to carry anywhere, from the boardroom to business travel.
There are seven leather options to choose from, and debossing is available in several colors.
Celina Mancurti Monogram Leather Coasters
Keep surfaces safe in style with these simple yet chic leather coasters.
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A thoughtful option for a housewarming or third (leather!)
They come in a linen gift bag and can be monogrammed with up to two initials.
The brands classicpercale sheetscome in six sizes and 19 colors.
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secure your glam pals towels with these customizable navy ones.
Johnsons go-to fora housewarming giftis JustArtinArounds custom watercolor portraits.
Mint & Lily Minimalist Monogram Name Necklace
Fact: Name plate necklaces never go out of style.
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However, this isnt Carrie Bradshaws classic script necklace.
Seriously, youll want to check out the mesmerizing product design video.
Jiggy Personalized Puzzle
It seems like almost every family or friend group has a puzzle person.
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For the pal thats always down to puzz, check out Jiggys custom photo puzzles.
It even comes with puzzle glue so that the special moment is immortalized in jigsaw forever.
you’re free to also add a lab-grown diamond or three, if youre feeling fancy.
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Each front page ofTheNew York Timesdating as far back as 1851 can be a 500- or 1,000-piece puzzle.
There are six font styles for engraving, too.
Charmspring School Age Springboard Starter Pack
The satisfaction of a to-do list isnt just for adults.
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Charmsprings Springboard system creates a customized visual schedule that helps kids learn routines and fosters independence.
CustomBobbleheadDogs Personalized Bottle Opener
Shopping for the person who has everything?
We can almost guarantee they dont have a bottle opener with their face on it.
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Mpix Statuettes
Display a favorite photo in a fun new way.
Upload your pic, and an illustrator will remove the background.
Just add their favorite movie and a fun night in is guaranteed.
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Stanley Quencher FlowState Tumbler
The to-go mug thats on everyones wishlist can also be customized.
The back can also be engraved with a message in several font options.
UncommonGoods Personalized Wood Matchbox
Light their fire.
The bamboo box can be customized with two names and contains 120 matches and a heart-patterned strike strip.
Celebrate the perfect match, whether its for a wedding, anniversary, housewarming, or just because.
Alex & Ani Zodiac Hinge Bangle
Its written in the stars.
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Questions You Might Ask
Who should you not buy a personalized gift for?
While often not returnable or exchangeable, Brown also says no one is off-limits for personalized gifts.
Johnson notes that this can still be a great way to make that person feel seen.
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What are the best sites to find personalized gifts?
What are the best occasions to give a personalized gift?
But you dont need to save the custom presents for major milestones.
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They also show care and attention when given as a thank you gift, Brown says.
For birthdays, the best route is often something they probably wouldnt buy for themselves.
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