The Best Gift Ideas for 2025 & Beyond

Do you have a wellness warrior, faith filled friend, avid traveler, or outdoor enthusiast to shop for? If the answer is yes, then I have some AWESOME shopping ideas for you! I try to stay in my lane and only tackle categories that I am familiar with and KNOW people with these hobbies or passions would like.

Keep in mind that this isn't a Christmas specific shopping list, it's for gifts ANY time of year! Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, congratulatory or just because!

I've included a variety of gifts in each of the following categories, at price points:

• Budget = Under $25

• Meet me in the middle = $26-$69

• The sky's the limit = $70+

The Faith Filled Friend:

Budget: Bible study books, book marks, Bible highlighters, a faith journal

Meet in the middle: faith inspired jewelry, faith themed apparel , pen/pencil/highlighter pouch

The sky’s the limit: A nice leather bible, A retreat or conference ticket(make sure it fits with their schedule and budget, if they’ll have to take time off or book a hotel to go), an Artza membership(use code ARTZAHILDACASTILLOLANDRUM for 20% off), faith inspired jewelery, C.S. Lewis 8 volume box set

The Wellness Warrior:

Budget: Blender thing, a foam roller,

Meet me in the middle: workout equipment, a massage gun, a weighted blanket

The sky's the limit: A fitness tracker (watch or ring) or a vitamix

The Traveler:

Budget: a luggage scale, travel books, a travel pillow, a power bank

Meet me in the middle: a nice fanny pack, a tripod, a scratch off map

The sky's the limit: airline or hotel gift cards, noise canceling headphones, a drone, luggage

The Outdoor Enthusiast:

Budget: a head-lamp, first aid kit , a lightweight hiking backpack

Meet me in the middle: trekking poles, a nice hammock, Swiss army, Bear spray

The sky's the limit: a filtered water bottle, an outer shell jacket (men & women), a

stand up paddle board or kayak, a national parks pass

The Pet/Animal Lover:

Budget: a paw print kit, eco friendly poop bags, a pet first aide kit

Meet me in the middle: a hands free leash (option 1 & option 2), a gps pet tracker (Tractive or Fi), a custom pet portrait (you an find many artists on Etsy), pet apparel, pet activity card deck, custom jewelry featuring their pet, a super nice treat pouch, a breakaway collar

The sky’s the limit: a pet safety camera, a DNA test (Embark or Basepaws)

I hope this helps! I know I would be THRILLED to get any of these items(assuming I didn't already own them) as gifts from loved ones. They are each so thoughtful and practical! You know they won't end up re-gifted or in a junk closet.