The 30 Best Gifts for Families That Are Sure to Encourage Quality Time
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Buying for an entire family can be tricky. Whether you’re shopping for your own household, cross-country loved ones, or for your neighbors down the street, family gifts need to please a variety of ages and personalities. Whatever you land on, choose a gift that encourages together time and memory making—the perfect family gift should spark conversation, friendly competition, or a new tradition.
Scroll on for 30 of the best gifts for families of all types.
Top 10 Best Gifts for Families at a Glance
Best for Families with Young Kids: KiwiCo, $18.50+
Best Personalized Gift: Minted Custom House Portrait, $38+
Best for Active Families: Osprey Poco Child Carrier Backpack, $250
Best for Game Night: Brass Monkey Incredibly Pointless Trivia, $14
Best for Revisiting Memories: Artifact Uprising Hardcover Photo Book, $50.15 (originally $59)
Best for Families with Dogs: Wild One Harness Walk Kit, $108 (originally $115)
Best for Dessert-Loving Families: McConnell’s Fine Ice Cream Pint of the Month Club, $195+
Best for Movie Nights: TOWOND Projector Screen and Stand, $64 (originally $84)
Best for Competitive Families: Dink Buddy Portable Pickleball Net System, $219
Best for Family Photos: Hanna Andersson Matching Family Pajamas, prices vary
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KiwiCo
KiwiCo educational kits make learning feel fun. Gift a subscription or a gift card—either way a family with children will be delighted to open a box of surprise hands-on activities. The boxes are curated for different interests and age groups, from newborns to 12 and older.
Sonos Roam 2
Any fun-loving family would appreciate the Sonos Roam 2. The portable and waterproof bluetooth speaker allows them to bring music wherever they go, from the backyard for al fresco dinners and pool parties to on the go for roadtrips and camping excursions.
Personalized Hearts Four-Across Game
No one brings out someone’s competitive side quite like family does. This personalized four-across game, hand-carved out of maple wood, is an instant heirloom piece, all while encouraging one-on-one time (and friendly competition) between family members of all ages.
Artifact Uprising Hardcover Photo Book
Help memories last forever with this beautiful hardcover photo book by Artifact Uprising. It’s simple to make—choose a size and fabric color, then upload images. Upon receiving, the family will surely keep the book handy to revisit the happy times often.
Prince of Scots Highland Tweed Wool Throw
Cuddle puddle, anyone? This wool throw, which is available in 20 colorways, is big enough for a few family members to cozy up in front of a campfire or on a couch for movie night.
Tineco Go Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum
A vacuum may not seem like an exciting gift—that is until you realize a high-quality vacuum makes cleaning faster and easier, so a family can spend more quality time with each other.
Le Puzz Wakey Wakey Puzzle
Le Puzz isn’t any originary puzzle. With random-cut pieces and delightful images, like this breakfast scene, all family members will be gathered around the table looking for the perfect piece.
Papier Mom's Recipes Journal
This journal, which you can personalize with a family photo on the cover, ensures you’ll never lose your mom’s beloved lasagna recipe. Plus, how special would it be to have all of a family’s recipes in one spiral journal, each in the member’s handwriting? (Answer: the most special.)
Wild One Harness Walk Kit
If you’re shopping for a family that includes a four-legged member, this walk kit from Wild One is equally thoughtful and practical. Not only is is cute and colorful, but it sneakily encourages quality time through family walks.
Intelligent Change Get Closer Conversation Game
Stir up conversation between family members—tough, especially if there are teenagers in the house—with Intelligent Change’s Get Closer Conversation Game. It includes 100 question cards with bonding topics for families of all ages to ensure they never have an awkwardly quiet dinner table again.
Osprey Poco Child Carrier Backpack
An active young family is sure to adore this Osprey child carrier backpack. The lightweight frame makes it a breeze to travel with, while the adjustable torso length guarantees a comfortable fit for all body types.
McConnell's Fine Ice Cream Pint of the Month Club
Want to guarantee a smile with your gift? Try a McConnell’s Fine Ice Cream Pint of the Month Club. Gift a subscription for a three-, six, or 12-month membership for the family known for having a sweet tooth or two.
Brass Monkey Incredibly Pointless Trivia
Trivia games shouldn’t be stressful—they should instigate a laugh-filled evening for any family. That’s where this Incredibly Pointless Trivia game, a budget-friendly gift, comes in handy.
Minted Custom House Portrait
Here’s betting a custom house portrait would bring just about anyone to tears. It’d be an especially meaningful gift for a family that just moved into their forever home or a pair of empty nesters who’d appreciate a commemorative artpiece of the home where they raised children.
TOWOND Projector Screen and Stand
Anyone who hosts outdoor movie nights is surely the coolest family on the block. This outdoor projector screen and stand gives any family (and the whole neighborhood) a good excuse for together time. Just keep in mind they’ll also need a projector.
Umbra Exhibit Wall Picture Frames
This art gallery-like set of picture frames is a win/win. Not only does it give the family an opportunity to display meaningful photos, but it also spares them the frustration of hanging individual frames.
Dink Buddy Portable Pickleball Net System
You know the phrase: the family that pickleballs together, stays together. (Or something like that.) This portable and expandable net allows pickleball fanatics to play just about anywhere, any time.
Cheerie Lane Popcorn of the Month Club
No movie night is complete without a bowl of popcorn. Cheerie Lane’s Popcorn of the Month Club delivers custom-designed boxes with three different popcorn flavors, most of which you won’t find on store shelves, all made from non-GMO heirloom kernels grown on a fifth-generation family farm in Iowa.
National Parks Scratch Off Poster
Any family that frequently visits National Parks needs this scratch off poster, which you can purchase framed or unframed. It just may inspire their next road trip.
Hanna Andersson Matching Family Pajamas
Matching family pajamas are a little cheesy and a lot delightful, especially when holiday themed. Hanna Andersson sells various styles and patterns for every age, all made from high-quality cotton or flannel.
The Nugget Original Play Couch
For families that are in the fort-building, slide-making, hurling off couches stage, The Nugget adaptable couch is a game changer. Its infinitely configurable, so what is a reading nook one minute can transform into a castle the next. Best of all, the fabric slipcovers are washable—essential with sticky-fingered little ones.
Dagne Dover Indi Diaper Backpack
A chic diaper backpack is a must for any new parents. Not only does this sleek Dagne Dover design hold baby necessities, but it will be in heavy rotation as their kids age too, whether for beach days, sleepovers, picnics—you name it.
Sharper Image Electric S'mores Maker
This electric roaster not only makes s’mores, but memories too. This set includes an electric range and grill cover, along with a serving tray and fondue-style forks. Stock the family up with s’mores fixings too.
Personalized Family Photo
For a truly one-of-a-kind family gift, this artist-drawn photo is a sure-fire win. Customize the cast of characters, choosing skin tones, hair colors, and clothing, so all members are represented accurately.
Ninja CREAMi Frozen Treat Maker
Ice cream and sorbet and milkshakes, oh my! Ninja’s CREAMi Frozen Treat Maker encourages a family to make all kinds of desserts together at home. Sweet, indeed.
Homesick Candle
For the family who recently moved, a Homesick candle of their home state makes for a thoughtful gift. Pair it with one for their new state for a welcoming feel too.
Fly by Jing Chili Crisp Variety Pack
For the family who challenges each other to spicy, spicier, and spiciest competitions, this three-pack of Fly by Jing chili crisps makes for an easy and affordable gift.
Family Handprint Kit
Tiny hands don’t stay little forever. Help a family celebrate this special time with a DIY handprint kit that represents all family members, including pets.
Paint by Numbers Pet Portrait
If you’re shopping for a family with a VIP four-legged member, gift them this paint by numbers pet portrait kit. It turns any pet photo into a custom piece of art accessible to any skill level. (Note: an inkjet printer is required to print the pet’s photo on canvas.)
Our Family Tree Genealogy Journal
This one beautiful hardcover journal preserves 12 generations’ worth of family history—a beyond meaningful activity to do together, as it’s bound to bring up plenty of memories and curious questions.