13 Household Items That Make a Great Gift

Over 60% of Americans prefer gifts that have a personal touch over things that they bought from a store without them in mind. People want to feel like they were being thought about when they receive a gift, and it can be hard to know what people want. So, how can you be sure that you are giving someone something they do want and need?

The following items are all things that someone might want around the house. These household items work to solve a specific issue that people will have when going about their daily business. If you know that they often complain about losing things, cooking being too hard, or their children's behavior, one of these might be perfect for them.

1. Saucepan Strainer

Any cook can often feel frustrating having to pour their whole saucepan of pasta into a strainer, only to need to pour it back later if they want to add sauce. This back and forth also increases the chance of them getting a splash of too-hot water.

Instead, look into buying your friend a saucepan strainer. This kitchen device hooks onto the side of a pot and allows them to pour out the water by tipping it over the sink. The pasta will remain in the saucepan, but the water will drain away leaving the delicious food waiting for their upcoming sauce.

2. Shower Hair Collector

If your friend has long hair,, the chances are high that they have to collect hair from the shower now and then. This is a horrible process for anyone and is commonly thought of as a low point after any relaxing shower.

Instead, shower hair collectors sit in the drain and prevent the hair from descending into the pipes. This means that the hair is accessible after every shower and that anyone can clean the area with very little difficulty. This then stops them from having to deal with disgusting shower-pipe hair later on.

3. Bluetooth Tracker Tile

If your giftee is the kind of person who is prone to losing things, this item might help them in many different ways. It is a small Bluetooth-enabled device that allows someone to always see where an item is by letting them track its GPS on their phone.

"But wait.", I hear you ask, "What good is that in the home?"

Well, many of these devices have extra functions. If you cannot find the item even with GPS, you can do something else, like light it up or get it to make some noise. This way you will never lose your keys, phone, or jacket ever again.

4. Light-Up Child's Cup

Children often need two things at night once they can look after themselves. Those two things are water and comfort.

You can provide the first with any cup, while the second is often given by duvets and night lights. Although, what if you combined these things?

A children's light-up sippy cup allows them to have safe access to water in their bedroom while ensuring that it does not spill. This is along with an internal light that a child can carry with them if they need to go to the toilet or move around their room. You can thus meet all their needs with ease.

5. Modular Outlets

It can be awkward when moving into a new home to ensure that you have enough plugs in every location. You need expansion outlets that match the number of devices in every area. Although sometimes you only need two plugs in different locations, and all you have are four-plug outlet expansions.

Modular outlets solve this by allowing the owner to put the exact amount of outlets you need into one line. They can then match up the perfect outlet with the area of the house they would match and prevent empty spaces or over-subscribed extenders.

6. Grater Butter Knife

If your giftee is a big fan of butter, as opposed to margarine or other butter substitutes, they likely know the pain of spreading cold butter. After taking this delicious spread out of the fridge, it can be very hard to apply it to bread. Many a slice has been destroyed by overzealous and impatient butter spreaders.

A grater butter knife, though, works by scraping thin shafts of butter from the top of the block. These will warm up faster and spread much easier. There is no need for frustration anymore, and the giftee can enjoy their bread and butter in peace.

7. Attachable Bidet

If you ever got something smelly and sticky on your arm, would you clean it up using only a kitchen towel? Or would you not trust the kitchen towel to remove all of it and prevent the smell. Would it not be more sensible to remove the mess over a sink using water?

This is the logic behind many Americans these days opting to install bidets in their bathrooms. For those who cannot install a dedicated bidet, though, many are buying devices that attach to their existing toilet instead. One of these gives someone the Europe-loved feeling of a clean tushy and helps prevent embarrassing stains later on.

8. Multi-Tool

Any handy person would be more than happy to receive more tools for their toolbox. Although sometimes it can be a pain to get out the whole box for only a small fix.

Multi-tools are perfect companions that can hide around the home, ready for retrieval when something needs fixing. 

Many different forms of multi-tool are available, including plier-shaped ones or wallet-sized items. Choose the one that suits your giftee the best to ensure that they make use of it.

9. Mani-Pedi Kit

If your giftee is somewhat more of a beauty enthusiast, they might want to have relaxing evenings after a hard day of work. A manicure and pedicure kit can help them keep their nails beautiful.

These kits should have all the latest modern conveniences when it comes to a mani-pedi. Trimming, filling, and treating nails does not always need to occur in a salon, and they can improve their new nails with some other beautiful gifts.

10. Airtight Silicone Lids

Giftees who love to work in the kitchen might prefer to use bowls and cans instead of dedicated Tupperware or plastic tubs. Although such containers are always in danger of drying out their contents and allowing mold or other contaminants in. This is where silicone lids come in.

These home products can stretch over any container, stopping anything from getting in them. Your giftee can continue with their kitchen habits without wondering about their food getting bad. They can also use these to keep leftovers fresh, sealing a standard bowl or cup from the air around it.

11. Toilet Stool

As far as unique gift ideas go, many people are very happy to receive something related to the toilet so long as it is useful. There is a certain novelty to items such as a toilet stool, but their functionality is welcomed in many homes.

Toilet stools raise your feet when you wish to sit on the lavatory. They prevent the need to strain one's body to finish their business and allow for a much more relaxing toilet visit.

Such stools have proven very popular with both old and young alike. Younger generations like the idea of the scientifically-proven benefits of such a device. Whereas, older people might already have problems they need to resolve with a stool and some prunes.

12. Microwave Popcorn Bowl

If you are ever ready for a relaxing evening with a loved one watching a movie, you do not always want a crinkly paper popcorn bag. Similarly, going through the hassle of popping popcorn on the stove can be too much work and leave you with washing up later.

Instead, you could invest in a dedicated microwave popcorn bowl. These allow you to put some popcorn kernels inside and place them in the microwave. The inside of the bowl will heat up, creating a ready-made bowl you can take to the sofa, preventing the creation of extra things to tidy.

13. Ouija Chopping Board

This is one of the more unique gift ideas that might get your guests talking. After all, there must have been a reason why there were thirteen items on this list, right?

While a Ouija chopping board will not summon any real spirits, you can pretend all you want while you hold a knife above your herbs. It adds a lot to the mood of a room.

Even More Household Items

Now that you understand which household items might be perfect for your friends, you can start to shop for them. If you are still stuck, though, remember that there are always more options for useful gifts. Blah household items. Our store, for example, holds a wide enough range of gift ideas that you will find something for everyone there.

We pride ourselves on providing you with many different options for unique home gifts for every possible person. So, check out our selection and see what you can find.