Personalized Holiday Gifts Are Beyond Thoughtful. Here Are The Best Ones To Order Now

If you're shopping for someone that loves to cook or host, this personalized cutting board is a sweet way to give them something they'll use all the time. The board is made of natural bamboo and has a double-sided design with a juice groove on one, as well as a side handle to make it easy to carry. You can get your giftee's name engraved, as well as a date if you want. The board is available in five sizes.

Promising review: "Im always hesitant to order personalized items that cant be returned in case I dont like them. No worries here if I could, I would give it 10 stars! The cutting board is absolutely beautiful, high-quality and so well done. It was also packaged very well, including a beautiful gift box. I will come back later and post pictures so yall can see how nicely done it is. Highly highly recommend. Oh, and shipping was crazy fast. I ordered it after bedtime on a Monday and received it that same week on Wednesday." kbarrett

If you know your recipient owns a pair of AirPods (or plan to gift them a pair), getting them a customized case is an affordable way to provide something practical and protective that's still unique to them. This colorful case includes both their initial and name, and the seller lets you choose the color of the case, initial and name as well as the font from a bunch of options. All AirPod case styles (except for AirPods Max) are available.

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Promising review: "I bought this item for my daughter for her AirPod series 1. They fit perfectly and securely, I am not worried about her losing the top or bottom of the case. I ordered her the baby blue with white lettering for her name and I am 100% satisfied with my purchase." Michael O.

For the person on your list with a sweet tooth, these customizable cookies allow three lines of up to 12 characters for a message sweet enough to eat. While many personalized gifts focus on including names, the sky is the limit here: You can write in a quote, a lyric, an inside joke, anything that you think will make your recipient smile. 24 cookies are included in the box, and reviewers can vouch for how great they taste.

Promising review: "I purchased these cookies for my aunt for her 100th birthday. I couldn't attend her party and I wanted something special for her big day. As she had always been a scratch baker, I took a chance that she would like these cookies, especially when they could be personalized. Well, she just called to thank me over and over for the thoughtful gift and to tell me how delicious the cookies were. She said they were crispy and flavorful. She did share a couple with her housemate, but said she was keeping most for her own enjoyment, and looked forward to having one or two with her coffee every morning. I was thrilled that she loved them as much as I hoped she would." Cookie lover

If you don't think having their name or initials on something is quite your recipient's style, how about a place that means a lot to them? This custom serving tray has a slightly different take on personalization by letting you enter a specific address.

Maybe it's the place you first met them, somewhere you know they love to travel or even the place they call home. The address will be marked with a star on a map that covers the base of the serving tray, which is made of felt and wood. You can also customize the title of the map. Choose between natural or burnt wood for the sides of the tray, as well as a stand or no stand.

Promising review: "Excellent quality and a fun gift for friends and family - the ability to have a dropped pin and a unique legend add to the appeal of this piece. My friends said it was the best gift they received!" Ms.P

This rope chain bracelet can be personalized by including a "secret" custom photo inside the main stone that can be projected with a flashlight, viewed with a mobile phone camera or seen up close with the naked eye. In essence, you're giving your giftee a special way to carry around a cherished memory daily. The circle pendant has an anti-allergy coating that's water-resistant (so they can wear it in the shower or while swimming), and the rope is adjustable to fit their wrist. Choose from a ton of color combinations, as well as a photo template.

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Promising review: "I received the bracelet a few days sooner than the estimated delivery date. I'm very happy with the quality of both the bracelet and the image in the crystal, and I love all the different ways you can view it. I have small wrists and it fits well when tightened all the way.
This was a memento for my cat who recently passed, and it helps to feel like I can keep him with me in some small way. I hope it holds up well to daily wear. I believe it will, but it came with a booklet from the seller that offers customer support just in case it doesn't." corinne heath

The brand that makes this personalized flask , WeddingsDecorandMore, suggests that it's a great groomsmen gift, but we think it's more than suitable as a holiday gift too. The leather is laser-engraved with up to three lines of text. The flask holds 6 ounces, measuring 4-by-4.5 inches (aka pocket size). You can choose from brown, gray or rawhide leather.

Promising review: "Excellent quality. The engraving was literally perfect. I would highly recommend to anyone thinking about buying this." Edward Lopez

Whether you have a specific song that reminds you of this person, or you just know they love music, this customizable plaque lets you show off cherished memories. You can personalize the photo, title, artist and time, as well as the text color and stand type (wood or LED). You don't have to choose a real song for this, either it can be a message, their name or something else, as the example pictured here shows. You can even include an optional QR code for them to scan, if you want them to be able to play an actual song any time they see this.

Promising review: "Im so glad that I purchased this gift for a friend. The material is extremely good quality, the product was sent out very promptly and it looks amazing." Molly

For a friend's birthday once, I stored smaller gifts inside a personalized canvas tote bag just like this one , which lets you pick their initial to display on the front side with a flower. It was a nice way to have a gift-within-a-gift, and the tote is more usable than a standard gift bag.

This tote has reinforced handles, an inside pocket with a zipper, a button closure on top and enough room to function as a beach bag or hold a laptop. Just be aware that only 20 out of 26 letters of the alphabet are available for this one, so you'll want to check whether your recipient's name fits the bill. You'll also be happy to know that for many options here, they're available to ship in two days for Prime members!

Promising review: "Ordered this bag as a welcome gift for a new employee. She loved it! Everybody needs a work bag, and this is perfect. You can throw everything in it on your way out the house and off to work you go. Its durable and large enough to carry all your stuff for work, including your lunch." Nina Ruiz

Sure, a good bottle of whiskey is a nice gift on its own, but an even better to gift whiskey is with this personalized oak whiskey barrel that's available in two sizes (2- or 5-liter). The barrel is handmade, and you can choose a "distillery" name, location and founding year to make this a real conversation piece. You can also purchase the barrel with one or three flavor essences for customized spirits.

Promising review: "The barrel itself is very sturdy and well made. The customizable portions of this barrel are absolutely beautiful and added an even more personal and sentimental element to a gift already perfect for the whiskey drinker in our family. The overall craftsmanship just really makes this barrel worth every penny!" Jerry

This candle , made and sold by woman-owned small business Paperwhite Candles on Etsy, can be customized with one of 13 scents and a label that reads the name of your recipient and a custom "definition" of their name. The candle comes in two sizes and has an approximate 20- to 40-hour burn time depending on which size you pick. It's made with a natural coconut wax blend that's vegan, phthalate-free, toxin-free, and paraben-free.

Promising review: "Items were perfect for the gift I needed and the scents I got smell amazing!" Etsy customer

This snowflake ornament deserves a closer look literally. Its unique spikes are actually a name written over and over into a symmetrical arrangement. The ornaments are made of plywood and measure 5-by-5 inches (if you're not a fan of the look of plywood, a fun way to personalize these even more is by painting them). Each name has a unique shape, so each snowflake does, too. This can be a sweet gift they'll keep throughout the years to use during multiple holiday seasons.

Promising review: "I gave it as a Christmas gift, and it looked great on the tree. (It was backed with twinkle lights.) My mother loved it. When the tree was taken down, it was put in a window as a sun catcher, and now when the light shines through the window her name is projected into the room. "It is a daily reminder that I am loved." Not only is the ornament beautiful on the tree, it could not convey a better message throughout the year." Lollie

If you're interested in the idea of personalized jewelry, this ring lets you choose names or words your recipient might want to keep close to form a ring of sterling silver, gold or rose gold. For example, you can input the names of your giftee's children, grandchildren or siblings. You can also select one of two fonts the product page notes that you can contact the seller for a font mock-up, if you want to make sure you like how it looks before you hit purchase. Grab this ring in sizes 3.5 to 11.5.

Promising review: "Description was exactly how it was described. Quality is perfect. This is a second item I bought. I am very pleased. I intend to buy other items soon." Elaine

A great option for someone with an at-home office or who has a their own cubicle at work, this personalized nameplate can add a nice touch to their desk. Pick from 18 designs, as well as whether you want to include a wood stand or not for the nameplate (the option without the wood stand is thicker). You can include the person's name and title, and customize the fonts and colors of both. Also thrown in is a business card holder, another practical item they may appreciate.

Promising review: "I bought this for my manager during appreciation week. It came packaged nicely. It is gorgeous and the colors are very vibrant as pictured. It is the perfect size for her desk and she immediately put it on display. For the price, it is pretty amazing and an easy choice to make someone feel appreciated." masseyi

A beauty product fanatic or frequent traveler will likely appreciate this practical and thoughtful gift of a vegan leather cosmetics bag that can display their embroidered name. There are multiple inside pockets, including one with a zipper that separates the bag into two compartments. The bag is also stain- and water-resistant, and has a top handle for portability. You can choose between five bag colors, three font styles and eight thread colors for the text, which can go up to two lines of 10 characters each.

Promising review: "Super cute personalized cosmetic bags!! It arrived fast, less than a week after I purchased them!! I bought bags for my 2 daughters and daughter-in-law, plus I bought a non-personalized bag for myself. Im excited to use it. I love all the little compartments to keep everything organized." Jennifer Christopher

A gift that acts as decor, a conversation piece and a music playlist all in one, this personalized record can be a thoughtful way to nod to a loved one's favorite music and memories or accomplishments. Choose between platinum or gold for the record, and a black mat or floating glass frame. You can customize the label's color, title and subtitle, and add up to five songs that mean something to them and you. (Just know that this is made from an upcycled vinyl, so it's not really meant for actual listening.)

Promising review: "This is my 2nd purchaseyes, I'm THAT pleased. My husband has hung both records on the wall of his studio to motivate him to continue to create more music and follow his passion and it's no better feeling that I'm able to do that for him through my gift of these. He thanks me everyday and tells me that these were the best gifts he's ever received and I couldn't be more honored and proud of myself." Des The Best Gift Giver

Okay, yes, $50 is a bit pricey for socks, but these personalized socks are more than just a stocking stuffer. The real showstopper element is the ability to add custom text up to 20 characters in two areas, by the ankle and near the toes. Just think of how you can make your giftee smile when they're getting dressed in the morning which is priceless, if you ask me. Available in black or gray, these crew socks are made of soft Pima cotton and come in sock sizes 10-13.

Promising review: "Who hasn't struggled with what to get a male friend or relative for Christmas? How often did you end up buying him socks? Well, these socks are special socks! My stepsons were so surprised and happy with them that I'm buying them this year for my brother-in-law and nephews. Finally socks they can thank me for - and mean it!" Mrs G