There are plenty of gifts for people to enjoy indoors. Here is a handy list of gift ideas for people to engage with while at home. Consult this gift guide when you’re looking for the ideal gift to make someone’s day.
Some gifts are funny, some are useful, some are educational but all can be enjoyed without ever leaving home. If someone you care about is looking for fun things to do indoors, these are the perfect gifts.
Brighten up space with indoor gardening gifts
These plant gifts for people to enjoy indoors are especially appreciated by people who live in apartments in cities like New York or London with less access to green areas.
Clean Air-O2 For Your Live House Plant Collection
These plants not only look great, but they are easy to care for and have the added bonus of cleaning the air in your house.
Succulent Plants
If you want plants that are even more low maintenance than the ones above, you may want to get some succulents instead. They survive in the desert on very little water, so they are perfect for people who may forget to water their plants. And besides, they are adorable!
AeroGarden Hydroponic Herb Garden
Love fresh herbs and leafy greens? Why not try this hydroponic system. It tells you when you need to add water, and the grow light provides ample light, even if your home doesn’t receive much sunlight. Makes a great gift for people who spend a lot of time indoors.
New foods and recipe gifts for people to sample
CraveBox Healthy Snacks Care Package
Have you already run out of snacks? Then try this gift box full of healthy snack food to satisfy any craving.
Flour, Water, Salt, Yeast Cookbook
Learning to bake bread is a great way to pass the time and make the ultimate in comfort food!
Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist
Have you run out of ideas for cocktails? Why not make one that’s inspired by literary classics? And here are the real literary classics.
Mercer Cutlery Rules™ Stainless Steel Culinary Ruler
If you’re learning how to cook or bake, having a handy reference for measurements is a must. This set of rulers has it all. A great and thoughtful gift for people that would rather not go out to eat in restaurants but love to eat.
The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook
If you’re interested in a more healthy diet, Mediterranean cuisine is a great choice. You get comfort food that’s good for your waistline and your heart for a win-win.
Play games and solve puzzles at home
Round World Products Hemispheres World Map Jigsaw Puzzle
If you love all things travel and want to travel vicariously, this jigsaw puzzle will provide hours of entertainment for people with a case of wanderlust. Puzzles are one of the ideal gifts for people to enjoy indoors.
Dreamy Positano 1000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
Why not put together a puzzle that has an amazing view? Visit southern Italy through this entertaining puzzle.
Conversation starter icebreaker deck by BestSelf
OK, so here’s what is so great about this party game. It is a deck of 150 conversation starters designed to draw out thoughtful and meaningful answers from the players. It’s not just silly questions like “what’s your favorite color” it’s more like “what were the two most important turning points in your life.” This prompts the kind of conversations that go on till the wee hours.
Othello
Othello is the go-to classic game. A great gift for anyone, young and old alike, but especially for people that spend a lot of time indoors. It is a game of strategy that really makes you think and forces you to anticipate future moves. No wonder it’s a classic.
For even more games and options, check out this list of 35 things to do while you’re stuck at home that are so much fun you won’t want to go out.
Create the ultimate home spa experience without leaving the house
Spa Luxetique Lavender Spa Gift Basket for Women 10 Piece Set
Enjoy the relaxing scent of lavender with this 10 piece spa set. You’ll feel so much better after a nice, long bath with lavender scented bubble bath, lotion, and more.
Korean Sheet Mask Set
Sheet masks are increasingly popular for a reason. This 8-pack set has a little bit of everything for all your skincare needs. They cleanse, detoxify, moisturize and brighten your skin for a luxurious, spa-like experience in your home. Contains a blend of collagen and hydronic acid to reduce pores and brighten skin. One of the great gifts for people to enjoy indoors.
Bath Bombs by Natural Spa
This set of organic bath bombs will make you want to hide out in your bathroom for a nice, long soak in the tub.
Catch up on reading, movies, TV shows and more
Amazon Gift Card
There’s very little you can’t find on Amazon. Here’s an Amazon gift card you can send without ever leaving your house.
Amazon Prime Membership
Enjoy a free month of Prime! It’s more than just 2-day shipping. You also get access to thousands of hours of TV shows, movies, and music when you join Prime.
Kindle Fire 8 Tablet
You’ll love a Kindle Fire 8 tablet. You’ll get easy access to all things Amazon, entertainment, and have Alexa at your fingertips. This is the ultimate gift for people who like to stay indoors.
Kindle E-Reader
Want an e-reader without all of the bells and whistles? Try the Kindle E-Reader. With its high resolution display, it’s as close to reading a paperback book as you can get. Easy on the eyes, convenient, brightness control for reading before sleep. A great companion for people who love to read and are stuck in the house.
Echo Show
Stay in touch with your family and control your smart home appliances and lights with the Echo Show. “This will soon be the must-have gadget.”
A Free Trial of Audible with 2 free audiobooks
No time to read? Then maybe you should try audio books. Get two audio books from Audible for free along with your trial membership! Listen to book when you can’t read them like when you’re cooking, driving, exercising or just walking.
Lighten things up
Knock Knock Tell It Like It is Sticky Note Packet
I Can’t Adult Today Socks
Socially Distant Before It Was Cool T-Shirt
Dog Lion Mane
Granted, these pet costumes are silly. I must admit dressing up pets and taking pictures of them is one of my guilty pleasures. How about you?
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