A couple of weeks ago I asked on my Instagram Stories who was the hardest person to shop for. Two groups of people stood out–spouses and parents. My own sweet hubby was skeptical that I could create one list that would work as gifts for your spouse and your parents or in-laws. But even he had to admit that this list understood the assignment. The best part? Unlike your most gift guides, these are all gifts I’ve bought this year or in years past. All gifts can be purchased online from the comfort of your couch and pajamas. Some are from small shops, but some can also be purchased through Amazon. So take some notes, bookmark this page, and get ready to be named the best gift-giver of all time. Some products contain affiliate links, but all opinions are my honest own.

9 gifts for your spouse or parents

gift ideas under $20

wallet ninja

This little tool is the perfect stocking stuffer or budget-friendly gift for the MacGyver in your life. It comes in handy if your hubby needs to quickly unscrew a watch battery. Or when your mom needs to measure something for you to hang on the wall (you know we’ve all been there). I bought them for both Mike and myself several years ago and we’ve had them in our wallets ever since! Amazon sells a few different varieties so you can pick out the one that has the features that you want.

Instafreshener

I discovered this fun custom gift company last year through an Instagram ad. 2024 marks the second year that Mike will be getting a scented family portrait to hang from his rearview mirror. And since it’s such a conversation piece, we’ve decided to gift them to extended family members as well. Yes, this doesn’t just fall under great gifts for your spouse, it’s a fun gift idea for several people on your list! And they offer bulk discounts! I can’t wait to see their faces when they open these custom creations up. Instafreshener also has other custom creations available if air fresheners aren’t your thing. In my experience shipping can take awhile so don’t delay in ordering these for all your gift-giving needs!

The Wander Club

Products from The Wander Club are perfect for the travel-lover in your life. Whether it’s your beloved partner-in-crime that wants to remember all your adventures together. Or you parents living their best empty nest life. Not only can you get any city, state, country, or national park you want–you also have the ability to create custom tokens. And if your husband has an MLB stadium bucket list, or your dad is a veteran who lived in bases all over the world, they even have tokens for those. Use this link and shop now to take advantage of their amazing BOGO Black Friday deals!

gift ideas under $50

BBQ accessories

If your husband, parents, or in-laws love to grill then getting them some fancy grilling equipment is a great gift idea! I’ve bought a few items from Drip EZ for Mike and he loves them for smoking meat. They offer a wide-range of products from budget-friendly meat claws, to an expert-griller’s dream resting station. Trust me when I say, you’ve got to see it to believe it. They also offer gift cards if you think your giftee would prefer to choose their own present.

21 Rhinos

This Christmas marks the second time that I’ll be gifting a personalized tie from 21 Rhinos to Mike. After seeing the quality of the tie when I gave one to Mike for Father’s Day, I was excited to order him and our son matching ties for Christmas. On the 21 Rhinos website you can choose from several styles–including extra long–and then customize the back of the tie with photos or text. What dad–or grandpa–wouldn’t love that? They even offer personalized jewelry so grandma can match too. Make sure when you purchase you use LITTLEDOVE10 for a discount!

concert experience

Who doesn’t love an experience? I have gifted Mike concert tickets a few times and a bonus benefit is that gifts for your spouse, this one doubles as a gift idea for you. Plus, if your parents are like mine and really don’t need anything (or have room for one more tchotchke) then gifting them a nice night out is a great option. And although concert tickets could be quite pricey, you don’t have to spend a lot to gift a meaningful experience. Candlelight Concerts are really fun and quite affordable options that take place all across the country. We attended early this year (as one of Mike’s Christmas presents) and we look forward to seeing another performance in the future!

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gift ideas worth the splurge

Weigh Safe

This is a pricey gift for sure. However, if you have ageing parents that are traveling the country with their travel trailer and dog in tow this is a great option. Or if your husband loves towing the boat to the lake on the weekends and you just want to make the experience a little easier for him. Weigh Safe last year as a gift to ourselves when we purchased our travel trailer. Having a weight distribution hitch for towing our trailer makes the drive so much easier. I wouldn’t share this gift idea with you if I didn’t have a way for you to save some money on your purchase! Use the discount code littledove15 to save some money on your purchase from Weigh Safe!

Skylight Frame

We have had a Skylight Frame for years and it is the perfect gift for your spouse’s office space or grandparents that live far away. Unlike a traditional digital frame, new pictures can easily be added at any time. You create a custom email address for your frame, and anyone with the email address (or access through the Skylight app) can send along photos anytime they’d like. My own grandmother has one and grandkids and great-grand children can easily upload new images to her frame, even from far away. They often have Black Friday sales and you can also find them on Amazon–where they’re on sale RIGHT NOW.

Bluetooth speaker

If your hubby has a home office space where he loves to listen to podcasts, or your mom likes listening to tunes in the kitchen while she cooks, then a Bluetooth speaker is a very practical gift. But turn your gift giving up a notch by making it a unique and meaningful gift too! This year I purchased Mike a Bluetooth speaker from Rarebird Stereos and I can’t wait to see him unwrap it! Kaden at Rarebird upcycles vintage pieces and gives them new life as Bluetooth speakers and stereos. He even does custom work if you have an old piece you’d like made over! Kaden also frequents farmers markets and craft fairs in northern California, so follow @rarebirdstereos on Instagram if you want to check out the pieces in person.

What gifts for your spouse and parents have you bought lately?