For the Tea Drinker: Pretty Tea Kettle
A modern take on a classic, this non-toxic whistling tea kettle is one of the best gifts for the homebody who’s always filling their cup with a warm and cozy drink. Choose from nine pretty colorways to match their home aesthetic. Want to really warm their heart? Pair the kettle with these gifts for tea lovers.
For the Chocoholic: Hot Chocolate Gift Set
Speaking of warm and cozy drinks, hot chocolate gift sets are always the way to the homebody’s heart. Handmade in Washington, this chocolate-lover’s set arrives with four rich drinking chocolates including flavors like cacao vanilla orange, cacao especial, cacao chokola and cacao lavender mint.
For the Thinker: Gratitude Journal
Because homebodies tend to be introverted, they spend a lot of time with their thoughts. Gift them this guided gratitude journal filled with prompts and affirmations to help them reflect and start (or end) the day with a clear mind. It also makes for a great gift idea for a woman in your life.
For the Long Distance Friend: Hug in a Box Gift Set
Sending long-distance gifts for the homebody? This hug in a box care package is the ultimate cozy gift. Complete with rustic knit socks, a speckled campfire mug, spiced chai tea, a leather journal, salted caramels and more, it’s a delightful excuse to cuddle up on the couch next to a warm fire for the entire day.
For the Sleepy Homebody: Bamboo Pajamas
As a homebody and loyal fan of this bamboo pajama set, I’m not exaggerating when I say I live in my Cozy Earth pajamas. Like my best loungewear, they offer a loose yet tailored feel, which is perfect for slow mornings (or working from home!). Plus, you can customize the PJs. Choose from long or short-sleeved tops and bottoms in their favorite color. It’s a sweet treat for upgrading their pajama drawer and at-home lifestyle.
For the Skincare Enthusiast: Osea Glow Essentials
Treat the self-care queen to an at-home facial with this Osea skincare discovery set. Complete with an ocean cleanser, hyaluronic sea serum, seabiotic water cream and algae body oil, it includes everything they need to glow all day long—even if their only plans include relaxing at home.
For their Mind: Plant Puzzle
Plant parents and puzzle enthusiasts alike will appreciate this pretty succulent puzzle. The best part? They can build the 1,000-piece puzzle alone or with their best bud (aka you). Bonus: It doubles as new home decor when the puzzle is complete.
For Under $15: Hand Cream
Gifts for the homebody (or anyone, really) don’t need to break the bank to show you care. For an affordable, sweet-smelling gift, this mini Tocca hand cream soothes their skin with shea butter and nourishing oils. Tocca is known for its incredible fragrances, so this lotion is a real treat for any season. They make stellar stocking stuffers for the holidays, too.
For the Homebody in Need of a Spa Day: Bathtub Tray
Spa gifts for the homebody, check! Elevate their bath time ritual with this bamboo tray boasting plenty of space to secure a glass of vino, their phone or tablet, a candle, snacks—you name it. Don’t be surprised when their evening bath lasts an hour or two.
For the Napper: Weighted Knit Blanket
As one of the best blankets for soothing anxiety and stress, we can’t think of a better gift for the homebody who loves to nap (or cuddle) than a blanket that’s literally called “The Napper.” It’s made from organic cotton and is evenly weighted for their best night’s sleep yet. Plus, you can tailor the weight of the blanket to suit their preferences. Get one as a gift for your boyfriend and cuddle together.
For the Candle Queen: Mushroom Lamp Candle
It’s official: This mushroom-lamp-meets-candle is the cutest vessel we’ve laid eyes on. Not only does the aesthetic nod to our current home decor obsession (aka mushroom decor), the bottom part is a woody spice candle. When the candle is lit and the top is on, the vessel lights up any room like a lamp—except it smells yummy, too! Snag one for the candle queen in your life then grab one for yourself.
For the Artist at Heart: Modern Paint by Number Kit
Whether they’re seriously skilled at creating display-worthy art or need some guidance, this paint-by-number kit is for everyone. The childhood activity they know and love gets a modern upgrade with a dreamy scene depicting afternoon tea that they’ll want to hang in their kitchen when it’s complete. It comes with all the tools including the canvas, acrylic paints, three brushes, plus hooks, screws and nails for hanging their masterpiece. You can’t go wrong with these gifts for crafters, either.
For the Homebody Obsessed with Fall: Cashmere Sweater
There’s a reason the internet can’t stop talking about this affordable cashmere sweater. Lightweight yet soft, the sweater can be enjoyed well through fall and winter and then into spring. Not to mention the 10+ color options to match your giftee’s classic or colorful wardrobe. If you need us, we’ll be buying one in every color.
For the Breakfast-Lover: Heart-Shaped Mini Waffle Maker
Whether you’re looking for Valentine’s Day or thinking of you gifts for the homebody, this heart-shaped mini waffle maker says it all. Plus, it’s perfect for cooking more than just waffles (think heart-shaped hash brown stacks or for warming sandwiches). Kiddos love these little waffle makers too.
For the Home Cook: The Official Gilmore Girls Cookbook
It’s basically a requirement as a homebody to rewatch Gilmore Girls every year, and this cookbook takes their love of the series to a whole new level. Now, they can actually eat a burger from Luke’s Diner while watching the show over and over. Did you know these iconic TV shows and movies also have cookbooks?
For Every Homebody: Crustacean Warming Pillow
Let’s be real: We could all use a crustacean warming pillow to soothe everyday muscle aches, cramps and general stress. I mean, the adorable design is soothing on its own! Homebodies will appreciate having this little guy on hand to lend a claw when they need it most. You can’t go wrong with these weighted stuffed animals, either.
For the Crafter: Embroidery Kit
Whether they’re a crafter at heart or a beginner, this embroidery kit is the perfect excuse to stay home. Not only does the kit include the embroidery needles and threads, but it also comes with a pre-printed design, clear instructions and a video tutorial to help them master the craft. When it’s complete, they’ll have a pretty home decor piece to display. Check out these gifts for quilters and sewists too.
For Their Birthday: Birthdate Candle
Wondering what to gift the homebody for their birthday? Our team is obsessed with these birthdate candles for personalized birthday gifts that don’t break the bank. Each blend is customized to the exact day your giftee was born, so these hand-poured candles are quite literally made just for them.
Plus, the candle reveals the secrets of their personality while invigorating their home with inspiring scents. Talk about a sweet gift!
For the At-Home Barista: Coffee and Chocolate Tasting Box
There’s no need to leave the house for this delicious coffee and chocolate-tasting experience. It’s delivered straight to your giftee’s door, just the way they like it. Filled with four artisan coffee grounds or beans ready for brewing, four chocolate bars and tasting notes for the pairings, it warms their heart during those brutally cold months.
For the Foodie: Chicken Noodle Soup Care Package
If you truly want to warm their heart, this chicken noodle soup care package is the answer. Two packages of chicken noodle soup are paired with Grandma’s dinner rolls and chocolate chip cookies inside this sunshine-filled box. I personally tried the gift and can confirm everything arrives as expected and heats up easily in the microwave, oven or stovetop.
And as a homebody myself, I truly looked forward to extra helpings of chicken noodle soup on rainy days. These care package ideas and gifts for foodies are also welcome gifts for the homebody.
For a Personal Touch: Personalized Embroidered Hand Towels
Want to go the extra mile? Personalized gifts are guaranteed to bring big smiles. Embroidered with a wave design, these plush hand towels can be customized with your giftee’s initials, monogram or a cute icon to dress up their bathroom. Bonus: The towels double as thoughtful hostess gifts to show your thanks.
For the Wellness-Obsessed: Silk Pillowcase
Dreamy nights (and glowing hair and skin) await with this Mulberry silk pillowcase. The benefits of silk pillowcases are endless: They protect skin and hair while offering a cool-to-the-touch feel and breathable fabric. This pick boasts 100% pure Mulberry silk that stands the test of time, making it a worthwhile gift to accompany a good night’s rest.
For the Letter Writer: Personalized Stationary
A practice that’s never going out of style? The art of letter writing. For the homebody who never fails to send a heartfelt “thinking of you” or “thank you” note via snail mail, this personalized stationery is an affordable yet thoughtful gift to warm their heart.
The cards feature a watercolor bookshelf painting on the outside and their name printed on the inside. Plus, the coordinating envelopes include their name and return address. How cute!
For the Work from Home Pal: Lap Desk
On days when the last place they want to work from is a stiff office chair, this lap desk offers the ultimate cozy setup thanks to ergonomic padding on the top and bottom. Plus, it’s portable, offering superior comfort no matter where they work—table, kitchen counter, couch, you name it. The desk boasts just enough space for their laptop, phone, mouse, mouse pad and notebook. It’s a great gift for the guy in your life who refuses to get a dedicated home office.
For the Entertainer: Charcuterie Board Gift Set
Homebodies know all too well that the best evenings are spent in the comfort of their homes. For the loved one who’d rather host a wine and cheese night at home than go out to a restaurant with their pals, this decked-out cheese board has everything they need to host a relaxing gathering. The bamboo board boasts cheese knives for serving and just the right amount of space for crafting a photo-worthy charcuterie assortment. Pair it with these cheese board gift ideas for the ultimate setup.
For the Smart Drinker: Temperature-Controlled Mug
A mug that ensures their cup never gets chilly? Yes, please! This tricked-out coffee cup is controlled via smartphone so the homebody can adjust the temperature while sipping on their cup all morning. Plus, it comes with a coaster for a charger to keep it souped up all day. Read our Ember Mug review to see why it warms our hearts.
For Under $25: Pillow Spray
Deep sleep awaits thanks to this lavender, chamomile and vetivert pillow spray. The super blend is clinically proven to whisk anyone away to dreamland, faster, offering natural sleepless relief. Not only is the smell intoxicating, but so are the benefits. Check out more Amazon gifts that arrive quickly for any occasion.
For the Baker: Mini Round Cocotte
We get it—gifting heirloom-worthy cookware from the iconic Le Creuset isn’t always practical. But you know what is? The brand’s adorable cocottes for baking melt-in-your-mouth crumbles or whipping up a batch of homemade French onion soup.
As one of the best gifts for the homebody, it quite literally keeps their heart warm no matter the season. Discover more gifts for bakers.
For the Lounger: Waffle Robe
If this bamboo waffle-weave robe feels anything like the brand’s waffle bath sheets, which I adore, this is about to be the homebody’s coziest piece of loungewear ever. Complete with two pockets and an adjustable tie waist, it’s perfect for the cozy girl or guy on your list who struggles to get ready in the morning. It’ll feel like waking up in a luxe hotel room complete with spa treatments—it’s that magical.
For the Movie Buff: Projector
Cozy movie nights are a total game changer with a projector. Plus, they’re an affordable alternative to installing a TV in the living room or bedroom. As the owner of this easy-to-use projector, I can vouch for the screen quality for the price.
It’s compatible with just about any media player including Amazon Fire Stick and Google Chromecast for all the viewing options. There’s just nothing like cuddling up in the bed with your best blankets and throwing a movie on this projector, making it one of my favorite gifts for homebodies that go beyond fuzzy socks and chocolate.
For the Home Decorator: Candle Warmer Lamp
Why light candles when you can enjoy their aroma under the glow of this chic candle warmer lamp? What’s more, this alternative is a non-toxic way for the homebody to enjoy their favorite candle scents (bye-bye harmful fumes and wax!). My candle warmer lamp review converted me to the practice, and now I never forget to blow them out thanks to this accessory. It looks cute on my kitchen counter, too.
For the Homebody Who Needs to be Pampered: Bath Tea Kit
When you’ve already gifted them plenty of tea, try bath tea kits as gifts for the homebody because everyone on your list could use some pampering on any given day. Created by a female founder and artist, the kit includes a soothing blend of herbs, fruit, flowers and the works to ease stress, cramps and aches. The mixture arrives in a pretty watercolor-printed clutch for them to reuse long after they enjoy the tea leaves. We’re relaxed just thinking about this dreamy bath!
For the Aromatherapist: Essential Oil Diffuser
If there’s one practice homebodies are always trying to craft, it’s creating their home’s signature scent. Gifting a gorgeous diffuser is a surefire way to help them craft their scent and reap the benefits of relaxing essential oils. This pick turns off automatically after a few hours of constant use, so they can run it all day, every day.
For the Scent Queen: Essential Oil Kit
Speaking of crafting their signature scent, you’ll need some quality essential oils to pair with the diffuser. Or, if the homebody already has a diffuser, they can never have too many oils. But not any essential oil will do.
Leave the gifting to this kit from Saje for 100% pure oils that never include carrier oils to dilute the blend. Their home will smell of soothing eucalyptus, orange, frankincense and lavender in no time.
For Under $50: Lavender Heated Neck Pillow
After a long day of work, running errands, you name it, help the homebody unwind with this lavender heated neck pillow. Arguably the best way to wear it is around the neck, but it soothes stress all over the body, too. The floral pillow is filled with a lavender mixture that, when heated in the microwave, offers instant relief to tired muscles. Just the smell of lavender soothes the soul, too.
For the Plant Parent: Self-Watering Lavender Grow Kit
If tending their at-home garden is their love language, this lavender grow kit is essential for creating the English garden of their dreams. The plant food, lavender seeds and soilless growing medium arrive in a pretty ceramic pot ready for watering. Not only does this gift feed their plant obsession, but lavender is basically the poster plant for relaxation and can be enjoyed in their tea or in recipes.
For the Snacker: Microwave Popcorn Popper
Collapsible and eco-friendly, this is the smartest way to microwave popcorn for anyone who loves the snack or who’s always enjoying an at-home movie night. Plus, the popper doubles as a bowl and requires zero oil. All they have to do is season their batch with all the salts and treat toppings. Speaking of, these food gifts from Goldbelly hit the spot for any occasion.
For the Book Worm: Embroidered Bookmark
Gifts for the homebody under $20? Check! Decorate their favorite reads with a hand-embroidered bookmark personalized with their initial. Customize the gift to match the embroidered flowers to the season and watch their face light up when they unwrap the thoughtful find.
For the Hair Stylist: Heatless Curlers Set
For the pal whose self-care activity of choice is styling their hair, these heatless curlers help them achieve beautiful curls overnight. All they have to do is sleep! They can also wear the curlers while lounging at home all day before a big event.
It’s easy to use and even better for their hair, making it one of the best gifts for the homebody who appreciates low-effort getting-ready tips. Bonus: This set is a fun gift for your sister too.
For Under $150: A Really Good Pair of Slippers
Leave it to one of our favorite cozy brands for gifts for the homebody that can be enjoyed indoors and out. Not only do these slippers offer a shearling-lined interior to keep feet cozy while working from home or catching up on chores, but the sturdy sole makes them socially acceptable to run errands in. Plus, they last a lifetime.