Little somethings for the host who has everything

The holidays are a wonderful season of gift-giving—but they also come with the pressure to find something meaningful for multiple people all at once, without spending a fortune. And let’s be honest: at our age, most of us don’t need another mug or another “cute little” something to dust. That’s why we put this list of “little somethings” together.

Whether you need a hostess gift, a token of thanks, or a simple gesture of friendship, this list of ideas—from $7 to $70—offers charming options that feel special without trying too hard.

1. Luggage Tag for Suitcases with Initi al

For frequent travelers, these 4 x 2.5 in initial luggage tags feature a large 3D initial letter on a brightly colored background, making them easily identifiable on the luggage carousel. Choose a letter—first initial, last initial, dog’s name initial—and a color for a useful, personalized gift. A durable steel loop secures it to their luggage. 20 initial letters available. Sorry, Quincy and Zelda. $7.99 for a pack of 2 on Amazon.

2. Michel Design Works and Paperproducts Cocktail Napkins

Coffee cups and wine glasses live to leave rings on the furniture. A few stylish cocktail napkins strategically placed around the room can quickly save those surfaces. We like the elegant designs from Michel Design Works and the quirky animal artwork on the napkins from Paperproducts Design/Vicki Sawyer. Find them on Amazon, from $7.75.

3. SaiTech Bank Debit/Credit Card Protector

We may love the convenience of tapping our bank cards on a screen to pay for our purchases. Electronic pickpockets love it as well. They can intercept the signal embedded in your card, and off they go on their own shopping spree. This credit-card-sized card protector from SaiTech is the simplest and most effective solution. It blocks RFID and NFC signals to secure your details and have peace of mind. One card will protect all cards in your wallet. $9.99 for a 5-pack on Amazon.

4. Skin 2.0 Tea Tree & Mint Foot Masks

After days of shopping and entertaining, an herbal foot mask can provide relief for tired feet, soothing aches and pains, and leaving feet feeling refreshed and revitalized. This foot mask from South Korean beauty outfit Skin 2.0 is infused with mint and tea tree and delivers deep hydration to your feet, replenishing moisture and restoring softness. Three pairs for $9.99 on Amazon.

5. Lavender Honey From Provence

For your friend who likes to cook, or eat, give them gourmet honey with a floral twist. From the lush lavender fields of Provence, its unique grainy texture is proof of its raw, unprocessed state. $13.99 on Amazon.

6. Waxed Amaryllis Bulb

What’s better than a bright red amaryllis for the holidays? An amaryllis bulb dipped in red wax. No watering is required; simply take the red base waxed amaryllis bulb from the package and watch it grow! It’s a lovely gift for that busy person who forgets to water her plants. $14.97 from Tulip World.

7. Pretty Container of Car Travel Tissues

This is definitely a “little something,” but one that will be appreciated when you’re driving and need a tissue stat. Each tubular car tissue box contains 200 sheets of FSC-certified white facial tissues. Soft and strong, 3 layers at 7.1” x 6.5” size. The box has a beautiful navy and white design. Suitable for most car cup holders and small spaces. $14.99 for a pack of four on Amazon.

8. Advanced Clinicals Manuka Honey Body Cream

This rich, velvety body moisturizing formula is rich like a body butter, but without a greasy finish. Skin feels smooth and hydrated for a visibly firm look. It delivers nourishing moisture, leaving skin feeling smooth, soft, and revitalized. $15.98 on Amazon.

9. Camille Beckman Glycerin Hand Therapy Gift Sampler

One of the best products to give or receive (or buy for yourself) is Camille Beckman’s hand therapy. Its restorative cream moisturizes and nourishes through a blend of glycerin, vitamin E, aloe vera, almond oil and botanical extracts. Comes in a variety of scents. This sampler includes six classic Camille Beckman fragrances: Camille, French Vanilla, Tuscan Honey, Blackberry Lavender, English Lavender, and Lotus Blossom & Green Tea, each in a small .25 ounce pot. $18.00 on Amazon.

10. La Chatelaine Shea Butter Hand Cream

La Chatelaine’s nourishing hand creams combine the richness of shea butter with scents from Provence. Each is blended with organic shea butter, organic argan oil, and vitamin E to deeply moisturize and protect dry hands. Made in the South of France with intoxicating phthalate-free scents made by distinguished perfumers in Grasse. Comes in a beautiful ready-to-gift tin. $22 on Amazon.

11. Teuscher Chocolates Champagne Truffles

Teuscher is a Zürich-based chocolatier with over 80 years’ experience in crafting only the finest natural confections. Even the person who has everything has room for fine chocolates. Teuscher’s handmade Swiss chocolate Champagne truffles have a Dom Perignon Champagne cream center surrounded by a dark chocolate ganache. They’re coated in milk chocolate and sprinkled with confectioner’s sugar. The Quartet Box with 4 truffles is $22.00 from Teuscher.

12. Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

Just in time for cold, windy weather, give a leave-on lip mask powered by Korean skincare innovator Laneige. It softens lips while delivering intense moisture and antioxidants while you sleep. Enriched with Berry Fruit Complex, Murumuru Seed, and Shea butter. $22.80 on Amazon.

13. Assorted Toffee from Toffee to Go

If it is possible for toffee to change your life, this is it: handcrafted, buttery toffee that is beautifully packaged and ready for gifting. Toffee to Go was one of Oprah’s favorite things in 2013. It continues to be our favorite thing today. A box of assorted includes Milk Chocolate Almond, Dark Chocolate Pecan, and White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Toffees. Starting at $24.00 from Toffee to Go.

14. Luxardo Gourmet Cocktail Maraschino Cherries

These Italian cherries are a true gift for anyone who loves both classic and modern cocktails. Luxardo Maraschino Cherries are sour marasca cherries that have been candied and soaked in a rich syrup made from cherry juice and sugar. They’re dark, decadent, and packed with the rich flavor of true sour marasca cherries. Also delicious over ice cream. $24.45 for a 400g jar on Amazon.

15. Cashmere Socks from Quince

What could be a better gift than the gift of warm feet? Cashmere socks are the ultimate luxury, but women who have them admit they are a splurge, but swear they are the best way to avoid cold feet in winter. Luxurious and incredibly soft, Quince’s cashmere socks make it feel like you’re walking on air. The quality Grade-A cashmere is sourced from Mongolia/Inner Mongolia and is incredibly long-lasting and three times as warm as wool. Multiple neutral colors. $29.90 per pair from Quince

16. Acqua della Regina Scented Wax Tablets

From Santa Maria Novella in Florence, these scented wax tablets are an artisanal creation. Designed to perfume drawers and closets with the iconic fragrance of Acqua della Regina Eau de Cologne. Hand finished, with lavender blossoms and orange peel. $40 from Santa Maria Novella.

17. 100 Senses Mind/Body Soak Sampler

100 Senses bath soaks make an elegant, sensory-minded gift for anyone who loves long, restorative baths. They’re designed as single-use “antidotes” that turn an ordinary soak into a spa-like ritual. Each soak is packaged in a small glass vial (“singular soak” or “cylinder soak”) that contains the perfect dose for one bath. The sampler contains samples of all six soaks: Memento Mori, Get Naked, Tranquilizer, Intrinsic, Intoxicated, and Spirit Guide. $48.00 from 100 Senses.

18. Échiré AOC Salted French Butter in Basket

For anyone who loves butter on their morning toast or dinner baguette, receiving some of French butter as a gift is both luxurious and unexpected. Known as one of the best butters in France, Échiré butter is served in the finest dining establishments (which is why the French covet this butter and keep 85% of the production within France). The best news? You can buy it on Amazon. Comes in a basket, which automatically makes it gift-worthy. And you can get it on Amazon. $62.05 for two 8.8-ounce baskets (keep one for yourself!).

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