Gifts for Homebodies

A homebody has spent real effort making their place the best place to be, and they would honestly rather stay in. Do not try to coax them out. Give them something that makes the couch warmer, the evening longer or the snack better: blankets, slippers, a good book and a game that rewards a slow Sunday.

Under $25 6 ideas

  1. Ghirardelli Premium Hot Cocoa, Double Chocolate

    A rich cocoa mix that tastes like melted chocolate rather than powder and water. Made for snowy nights in.

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  2. Amish Country Popcorn Variety Pack

    Several heirloom kernel varieties with different textures, from tender baby white to crunchy blue. Pair it with the Whirley Pop for movie nights.

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  3. Harney & Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice Tea, 30 Sachets

    A naturally sweet cinnamon and orange black tea that makes the house smell like the holidays. The tin looks good on a shelf afterward.

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  4. The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

    A warm, funny fantasy novel about a caseworker and an orphanage of magical children. It is the kind of book people read in one weekend under a blanket.

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  5. The Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking

    A short, charming book on the Danish idea of coziness. It is by the head of Copenhagen's Happiness Research Institute. It reads like a homebody's manifesto.

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  6. Bananagrams

    A fast word game in a zip-up banana pouch that needs no board and plays on the coffee table. Quick enough to play three rounds before dinner.

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Under $50 7 ideas

  1. Bedsure Sherpa Fleece Throw Blanket

    Thick sherpa on one side and smooth flannel on the other, soft enough that it never leaves the couch. Comes in lots of colors to match their room.

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  2. Sunbeam Heated Throw Blanket, Microplush

    A plush throw with heat settings and auto shut-off. Lets them keep the thermostat low and still be warm on the couch.

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  3. Yankee Candle Balsam & Cedar Large Jar Candle

    A woodsy, not-too-sweet winter scent in a jar that burns for a very long time. A classic for making a room feel like a cabin.

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  4. Wabash Valley Farms Whirley Pop Stovetop Popcorn Popper

    A stovetop popper with a crank that keeps kernels moving, so nearly every one pops and nothing burns. Makes movie-theater-style popcorn in a few minutes.

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  5. Alexander Del Rossa Women's Plush Fleece Robe

    A long, warm fleece robe with a hood, for the person whose ideal Saturday starts and ends in a bathrobe. Comes in lots of sizes and colors.

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  6. Stardew Valley for Nintendo Switch

    A relaxed farming game with fishing, festivals and friendly neighbors that easily swallows a hundred hours. Homebodies who game tend to love it.

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  7. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K

    Plugs into the TV and brings in all their streaming services with a voice remote. Good for an older TV or a second one in the bedroom.

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Under $100 3 ideas

  1. UGG Women's Scuffette II Slipper

    Sheepskin-lined slip-on slippers with a sole that can handle a trip to the mailbox. Warm, soft and the kind of indulgence people rarely buy themselves.

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  2. YnM Weighted Blanket

    Glass beads in small stitched pockets spread the weight evenly for a calm, heavy-blanket feeling. Choose a weight around a tenth of their body weight.

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  3. LEGO Icons Wildflower Bouquet 10313

    A relaxing build that ends as a vase of colorful flowers that never need watering. A good project for a quiet weekend in.

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$100 and up 3 ideas

  1. Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Throw

    A famously soft throw that does not pill or shed even after many washes. The upgrade for someone who already has a closet of fleece blankets.

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  2. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

    A glare-free, waterproof e-reader with a warm light for reading in bed and a battery that lasts weeks. Holds thousands of books in something lighter than a paperback.

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  3. Nintendo Switch 2

    Plays on the TV or as a handheld under a blanket, and runs most original Switch games too. A big gift for the homebody who lives for cozy games.

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