We use various bins/bags/boxes to hold groups of items for particular tasks. Why not give a gift kit that houses a starter collection for a particular task or job? In this post, you will discover gift kit ideas you can purchase for your loved ones this holiday season. From self-care gift kits to practical gift ideas, there are many ideas to get inspired. But, you may be wondering what the benefits are of giving a gift kit to someone.
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Why should I buy a gift kit for someone?
Some reasons why you should consider buying a gift kit are:
Give the receiver a new experience. It will introduce the receiver to a specific hobby or task.
It will save you time and money. When buying gift kits, you do not need to spend time purchasing all the items to make a kit yourself when there are ones already made you can buy.
Did you decide to purchase a gift kit for your loved one? OK, let’s begin! Check out these items I found on Amazon.com.
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Shoe Shine Kit Gift Ideas:
This item is great for men and recent graduates! Men’s shoes get pretty dirty, especially when taking public transportation to and from work.
Emergency Car Kit Ideas:
This emergency car kit is excellent for first-time car owners, men and women, and people who drive alone for work or clients. It is great for people who love to be prepared for anything.
New Hobby Gift Kit Ideas:
This type of gift kit is great for introducing people to new hobbies. Some hobbies you can introduce to others include candle making, gardening, flower art, crocheting, sewing, and much more. This is a perfect gift for elementary school-age kids and people who love to learn something new. If you want to make a homemade gift, check out DIY SEWING MASON JAR KITS on our blog.
Manicure/Pedicure Gift Kit Ideas:
Giving a manicure or pedicure gift kit is well received in our household. I bet it would be in yours, too, if they like to do their nails. This is great for tweens, teens, college students, moms, and anyone who likes to pamper themselves. If this is what you want, check out our other self-care gift ideas (10 FABULOUS STRESS RELIEF GIFT IDEAS FOR LOVED ONES IN YOUR LIFE).
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Bath/Shower Gift Kit Ideas:
These kits are perfect for teenagers who love baths. Parents or grandparents who enjoy taking dips in the tub. It would be great for anyone whose preferred choice of self-care is to take a bath.
Below are shower steamers' gift kit ideas.
Mixology Gift Kit Ideas:
These kits are for the mixologist in your life. This gift is great for the just married couple and your favorite bartender in the home.
Baking or Cooking Gift Kit Ideas:
These gift kits are excellent for the cook or baker in your life. The young baker or kid who enjoys making cookies. I have also made one for my nephews that I shared on the blog. Check it out here.
Food Gift Kit Ideas:
This is great for people who love food but not necessarily cooking all the time. This may be ideal for people who love spicy food, barbecue dishes, and the traditional Hickory Farms sausage box kits.
Wouldn't you love to get these items as gifts? I know I would! I hope this helps inspire you to buy an organized gift kit.
What is your favorite gift kit you received recently? Please leave a comment below. I would love to hear from you.
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Deb Lee
I like kits because they come with everything you need and usually they're all in a nice carrying case, too. I'd love to try a baking or mixology kit. That would be especially fun to do with friends when things settle down.
Janet Schiesl
I have bought spice kits and hot sauce kits before, because everyone has to eat and these make it special. I have never though of a bonsai kit. That's a good idea.
Julie Bestry
What fun ideas! Rather than just "stuff," you've identified the key ingredients for DOING THINGS, and we all know that experiences (baking, hobbying, even doing self-care) are more meaningful than just "stuff." This almost makes me want to shine my shoes!
Ronni Eisenberg
Gift kits are creative and fun. I’ve given them and they’ve always been a hit. Personally, I love getting food gift boxes. There’s always something special that I’ve enjoyed. I once got a huge gift box from a client and my family went to town.
Diane N Quintana
Love these kits, Sabrina!
I can think of quite a few people who would like to receive one or more.
Liana George
Kits are such a great Christmas gift idea Sabrina! So many options to choose from and with this list, someone can surely find something for their loved ones. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Janet Barclay
I love these ideas! I've put together that type of kit for bridal showers, but never thought about other themes for other people and occasions.
Linda Samuels
Kits are a wonderful gift-giving idea. I love thinking up themed gifts. One recent gift I gave was a thank you gift. I took a hand-crafted wooden cutting board (from twotreestudios.com) and put a box of my favorite crackers (Kii), a package of my favorite cookies (Tate's chocolate chips), and a gift certificate to a favorite local restaurant. The board made a perfect base to hold and wrap the whole thing in clear cellophane with a beautiful ribbon and card. The other thing I liked that this was a mostly disposable, clutterless gift.
Sabrina Quairoli
Great ideas, Linda. Thanks for sharing.
Seana Turner
I was just talking with a family member who has been trying to find a few of the items in the "mixologist" kit. Going to forward that link right now:) Kits are a fun way to feel you have everything you need in one tidy location.
Sabrina Quairoli
I saw some of these at Target yesterday. Really cute. Thanks for sharing.
Hilda Rodgers
Great ideas Sabrina! My daughter is just getting into baking a lot... she would love a baking kit!
Sabrina Quairoli
I loved the kids baking kit. My daughter loves to bake cookies so we gave her unique cookie cutter shapes that she just loves. I hope your daughter loves her kit.