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Cozy gifts for the people who would rather stay in. You know exactly who you are.
Some people want a big night out. Homebodies want the good blanket, a candle already lit and pajamas on by six. These gifts for homebodies are the things that make staying in feel like the best plan of the week: soft throws, pajamas they will live in, better sleep, cozy glow, slow mornings and quiet nights in.
Shopping for your mom, your sister, your best friend or the homebody you live with? Start here. I keep this list updated all year, so save it for birthdays, housewarmings and the holidays. Tap any photo to shop.
Gifts for homebodies
Cozy blankets and throws for the couch
A good throw is the most used gift in any house. These are pretty enough to leave out on the couch all winter, plus a plaid pillow to go with them.
Pajamas they will live in
Matching pajamas are the homebody uniform. Soft, classic and a little bit charming, because nobody should spend a night in wearing a sad old tee.
Gifts for a better night of sleep
Most people never upgrade their own pillow or sheets. That is exactly why it makes such a good gift. Give them the bed they will not want to leave.
Candles and cozy glow
Nothing says staying in like a candle that is already lit. Pair a few good candles with flameless ones for the bookshelf and a little lamp for the corner that needs some warmth. The Tyler Glamorous Wash is here because clean sheets that smell this good count as cozy too.
For slow mornings, tea and coffee
For the person whose favorite part of the day is the first cup. A mug plus a set of coasters is an easy little bundle, and the tea canister is for the one who keeps a stash of good tea.
For a quiet night in
A puzzle on the coffee table, a game for the people they love staying in with, a good book and a puzzle advent calendar to make December last. That is the whole plan, and honestly it is a great one.
Even more homebody gifts
Every item here is personally chosen: things I own, love or have on my own wish list.
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Gifts for homebodies: your questions
What do you get a homebody?
Something that makes staying in feel even better. A soft throw, really good pajamas, a candle or a pretty mug. Think about the spot they love most at home and give them something for that spot.
What is a good gift for a homebody who has everything?
Upgrade something they use every single day. Their pillow, their sheets, their pajamas or their morning mug. People rarely replace those for themselves, so the upgrade feels like a real treat.
What are good cozy gifts under $50?
Mugs, candles, coasters, puzzles, books and coloring books are usually the easiest cozy gifts under $50. Bundle two together, like a mug and coasters, and it feels like a much bigger gift.
Is a throw blanket a good gift?
Yes. A throw is one of the most used gifts in any home, and nobody has too many. Pick one with a pattern or texture they would never buy for themselves.
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