The Best Gifts for Homebodies Who’d Rather Be Cozy at Home
I am a loud and proud homebody. In in that weird, what I’ve heard referred to as The Goonies Generation, who isn’t quite Gen X and not quite Millennal. We were that chunk of time where we got to have a childhood completely tech-free, but also got our first email addresses in high school and when some of us went off to college. And we did some THINGS. Told our parents we were staying at Rachel’s house when really we were out in a field drinking Boone’s farm, we were at Troy’s house party because his parents were in Mexico, we were sneaking out of windows and all the while, our parents believe we were all at “Rachel’s House” I’ve been to raves in seedy abandoned buildings in downtown Detroit (Dear God I hope my mom isn’t reading this) until the wee hours of the morning. I’ve been sweaty in clubs in the early 2000s, closed down bars REPEATEDLY for nights (and years) on end and now? I’m done. I am happy I had a raucous, fun-filled, late-evening life in my 20s and early 30s but I’ve officially hung up that towel.
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I am a 100% certified homebody. If I do go out, it cannot be on a Friday as Fridays are for decompressing for the week. If I go out on a Saturay? It needs to be with my close group of friends or family and then I need a day or two of staying home to charge my social batteries. Small talk with someone I don’t know at dinner parties? Yuck. Loud concerts? Fine, but I usually leave well before the last song is played. I. Am. A. Homebody. Give me all my creature comforts, a good book, a nice candle, a slow simmering pot of soup on the stove, my little crafts I do when watching the latest streaming show. I like my pets and family close, I like to putter in the garden, journal, and burn up my latest attempt at whatever new break I’m trying to make.
Gift Ideas for the Homebody
I started putting together this gift guide for all you like-minded souls (or people who know and love homebodies), and I thought less about generic “cozy gifts” and more about the things that actually make being at home feel better.
I looked for gifts that feel a little special but are still useful: really good blankets, pretty things for the kitchen, books and games, comfortable pajamas, candles, small upgrades for movie night and those little luxuries you might not necessarily buy for yourself. I’ve also tried to include a good mix of price points because a great homebody gift doesn’t have to be expensive.
Gifts For Homebodies Under $30
If you want to keep it budget-friendly (as I think we all do right now in this economy), I’ve rounded up a few of my favorites that are under $30. These can also be good ideas if you’re attending a Favorite Things Party. Everyone likes little luxuries to make their home life that much more cozy.
Who doesn’t want a great smelling candle? I love this one for the price point.
Sweet Water Candle
Every homebody likes a good candle. Gift this as a pretty way to store candles outside of shoving them into a drawer.
Glass Match Cloche
someone gifted me with shower steamers last christmas and I’ve been using them ever since. So Relaxing!
Body Restore Shower Steamers
she can keep all her important things right next to her favorite chair: books, reading glasses, knitting supplies, etc.
Quilted Storage Basket
Do they cook a lot? this cookbook stand is something i use everyday as we’ve been eating in more frequently.
Cookbook Stand
i cannot tell you how often we use this during our at-home movie nights on the weekends. IT’s a must!
Heated Ice Cream Scoop
Gifts For Homebodies Under $60
With a little more budget to play with, there are some really beautiful items that will make their time at home as cozy and relaxed as possible.
I’m telling you, this weighted Eye mask is a dream! It helps to unwind and I find It helps me fall asleep faster.
Nod Pod Sleep Mask
If you have a puzzler in your life, this rotating puzzle table is sure to be a hit, complete with four storage drawers.
Rotating Puzzle Table
during the lockdown, as forced homebodies, we all became bread bakers. I would have loved to get this kit.
Botanical Tee
i have this and i use it all the time!! great idea for anyone that likes a long, luxurious bath at the end of the day.
Foldable Bath Caddy
if you spend a lot of time at home, you want it to smell good! And boy, does this diffuser smell amazing!
Glasshouse Fragrances Diffuser
this may seem silly but a foldable tv tray is so great if you want to just watch tv and enjoy dinner on the couch
Foldable TV Tray
Gifts For Homebodies Under $150
Gifts at a little higher price point will surely pamper your homebody. Maybe you want to spoil your mother-in-law who prefers to be home among her creature comforts or spoil a friend that is just too exhausted after long days to have any inclination of leaving her house. You cannot go wrong with any of these ideas!
nothing says cozy luxury like a cashmere throw. Quince has fantastic price points for cashmere.
Modern Cashmere Throw
i splurged on these bamboo pajamas and they are worth every penny. Perfect for lounging and being comfy.
Cozy Earth Bamboo Pajamas
perfect for keeping drinks warm all day or evening long. I gave one to a family member who still raves about it.
Ember Controlled Smart Mug
I own our place pans and this rice cooker and use them all weekly. Great for home cooks.
Our Place Rice Cooker
Do the ugg tasman slippers really need any sort of introduction? the softest slippers for padding around the house.
Ugg Tasman Slippers
i don’t know if an electric tea kettle can make you look cool, but i feel like this is the ultimate cool-girl kettle
Fellow Electric Kettle
What Makes a Good Gift for a Homebody?
I think the best homebody gifts fall into one of two categories: something that makes everyday life at home more comfortable, or something that makes an ordinary night at home feel a little more special. Think a better blanket, a beautiful mug, really good pajamas, a new book, a game they’ll actually play or something indulgent for the bath.
And unless you know someone’s taste really well, I’d stay away from anything too decorative. A candle, throw or pretty serving piece is one thing. A giant piece of wall art they now have to figure out where to hang? That’s less of a gift and more of an assignment.
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