40 Family Gift Ideas That Are Useful, Thoughtful, and Fun

Cuisinart Automatic Ice Cream Maker

This fully automated ice cream maker can whip up two quarts of your favorite cold treat in 25 minutes. It has a large spout to easily add the family’s favorite ingredients, has a heavy-duty motor and double-insulated freezer bowl, resulting in consistently smooth and delicious ice cream.

Mont Alpi Stainless Steel Portable Pizza Oven

What’s better than having your family members helping to create and eat delicious home made pizza? There’s nothing like sharing pizza with the family and this portable outside pizza oven can hold up to even the most choosy pizza enthusiasts.

State Fair Bingo

A great gift for grandparents, everyone will get caught up in the excitement of the balls rolling around in the spinner as the bingo caller announces the next number..

Portable Badminton and Pickleball Net Set

There’s nothing like a net in the sand or grass to bring out the competition amongst family. A great family reunion gift idea, the adjustable height of the net means you can play badminton, tennis, pickleball and even a modified version of volleyball suitable for kids.

Echo Smart Speaker with Alexa

The entire family will fall in love with this third generation Echo speaker, which is powered by Dolby for some seriously clear sound and thumping bass..

Personalized Family Tree Wall Art

A family photo in a sense, this customized artwork is one of the best gifts for strengthening familial bonds.

Beer Making Kit

Specially designed for first-time brewers, this kit comes with simple instructions, ingredients and equipment. In only 30 minutes you can brew up a batch of your very own beer, ready to drink in 3-4 weeks. This is fun for a family with grown children or extended families. Found at Walmart.com..

Multi-Device Charging Station

Having so many devices in one home can definitely get frustrating, but with this charging dock station from aliexpress.com, the entire family will breathe a sigh of relief.

Family of 4 Ring of Love Bronze Sculpture

A great gift for the immediate family, this handcrafted sculpture represents an intertwined family of four, and is one of the best gifts to acknowledge the joy and closeness of family bonds (a gift card can’t do that).

Betty Crocker Pizza Maker

Popcorn will take a backseat on your family movie night when you bring this pizza maker home. The baking plates are nonstick-coated, making cleanup very easy and the thermostat is self-regulated, giving even the most cooking-averse family members pizza with a perfect golden crust.

Kimono Waffle Spa Bathrobe

Lightweight but cozy, it is perfect to use year-round, no matter the weather. Not just for use when getting out the shower, it can be used at the pool, spa or when traveling, too.

Personalized Décor LED Night Light

Customized gifts are some of the best gifts and this LED light is doubly customized. Choose any of the modern-designed, wood letters from the alphabet, like the beginning letter of your family name, for instance.

Dessert Toppers Sea Salt Collection

These flavored salts may not be the holiday gift family members were expecting, but it is one they won’t know how they lived without.

Movies Scratch Off Poster

Movie nights are more fun when there’s a common go-to, say for instance watching the top 100 films cinema has produced. This poster is a fun family gift idea that includes classics, but also has award-winning animated movies and modern-day blockbusters.

Personalized Ceramic Mug

When you don’t know what to get a family member or if you want to get everyone in the family the same gift, this 11-oz. mug is going to fill everyone with joy.

Watch Ya Mouth Family Edition

A board game that is absolutely hilarious, this is a funny family gift idea that will let you see your family as you never have before. Perfect for 3-10 players ages 8+, players must wear cheek retractors while saying phrases.

Show Love Family Socks

The perfect gift basket addition or stocking stuffer gift, these socks let friends and family know how much you love them every time they put them on.

Metal Bucket List

Every family has things they want to do together. Well this gift holds all of those dreams and wishes in one place. A gift that the whole family will want to join in on, this metal bucket is a reminder to work and play with those you love.

Tic Tac Toe Wood Coffee Table Game

The classic board game gets a classy makeover with this wooden rendition of tic tac toe. Made from solid blond wood, the flattering color fits well with any décor and it encourages interaction. One look at this board on a table and it’s game on.

Putt-A-Bout Putting Green

For the family who loves golf but can’t get to the course as often as they would like, gift this family their very own putting green. This putting green is 3-feet wide by 9-feet long made of imitation grass with a non-skid foam backing.

Play Fun-Air Scoop Ball Game

With this US Games Fun-Air Scoop Ball kit from Staples, you and your family will no doubt enjoy hours of playful fun in the backyard or on the beach!

Play on a Propel Trampoline with Enclosure

There’s nothing like a trampoline for endless entertainment. Both young and older kids, plus even adults, flock to these for hours of laughter and exercise.

Play Badminton Outdoors

This badminton kit from Walmart can be set up quickly and easily in your own backyard. The full-size collegiate style net means the game is very simple to learn, but real skill takes determination!

Play Basketball with the Kids

Inspire in your young children, or teenagers, to want to get outside and play a ball game with this 44 inch Portable Basketball System that is a professional-quality basketball hoop from Kohls.

Spikeball 3-Ball Set

Spikeball is all the rage these days! Bring it to the beach, to the backyard or to the park. Fun for the whole family and easily portable.

Personalized Family Mugs

These ceramic coffee mugs are the perfect gift for coffee and hot chocolate lovers. You get to create characters of each family member to be printed on these adorable family set of mugs.

Matching Family Christmas Pajamas

PatPat is an online boutique that offers a very wide range of outfits and clothing for everyone in your family. The best part of this website is absolutely the matching Christmas pajamas which make a fun family Christmas gift idea.

Personalized Family Candle

Candles are always a fantastic gift idea. What makes them even better? When they don’t feel like a last-minute gift. If you order a personalized candle with a custom message and a family name, they will definitely appreciate the effort put in.

Grilled Cheese Toaster

If you ask anyone what they ate the most when they were growing up, I guarantee they will say grilled cheese. This super adorable toaster is made specifically for easy grilled cheese making. Included are two removable toasting baskets and a drip tray for easy cleaning.

Indoor Snowball Fight

For the families who maybe don’t get snow, or just don’t like being cold, this indoor snowball fight gift is a great idea. The game includes twenty plush, perfectly round snowballs. You don’t need to worry about hurting anyone in the family or breaking any furniture.

Scary Stories Box Set

If the family you are shopping for is really into sharing scary stories with each other, this book set will get them really excited. The books included in this set are Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, More Scary Stories, and Scary Stories 3.

Roomba

This is a gift that your grandparents will love. A vacuum that does all of the work for them and is very efficient at its job. A Roomba delivers extra powerful suction for great pick-up performance. Roomba can also learn cleaning habits and offers personalized cleaning schedules for maximum efficiency.

12 Days of Christmas Tower Makes Fun Family Christmas Gift Idea

A tower of twelve boxes makes for a festive advent calendar. Each drawer is filled with something sweet and gourmet. The drawers also have cutouts, so it is easy to pull them out to find what special treat that day holds.

Panini Sandwich Maker

This panini maker is perfect for families because it can make up to 4 sandwiches at a time. A built-in LCD display panel with a temperature and time controls.

Tic Tac Toe Wood Coffee Table Game

The classic board game gets a classy makeover with this wooden rendition of tic tac toe. Made from solid blond wood, the flattering color fits well with any décor and it encourages interaction. One look at this board on a table and it’s game on.

Family Gifts: A Buying Guide

That’s where family gift ideas come in. These are the kind of gifts that are perfect for the entire family to enjoy in one way or another, and they also usually help bond the family, bringing you closer together through shared laughs and fun.

Appliances

Appliances aren’t typically what most people think of when looking for family gift ideas, but they actually are some of the best gifts to consider giving. An appliance can be used over and over again and can be used to make special days even more special.

Bring out their wild side

Adult family members are usually expensive to shop for and typically already have a lot of things. But you don’t always have to add more products to their lives. A great gift is laughter. An even better gift is laughter at a family member’s expense.

Bring out their wild side

Games are so much fun and there are so many more than the board and card games most people know (like those listed above). Board games in particular have a way of making everyone show their silliness, competitiveness and imagination. Perfect for family reunions and casual get-togethers, games break the ice and get the party started.

Bring out their wild side

When thinking about how to get family members out of their comfort zones, music is also a great way to go. Gifts like a karaoke machine or microphone for the family may provide performances from your grandfather or daughter that you were not expecting.

Get crafty!

There is absolutely no reason why your family can’t get together and make something exceptional. With so many DIY kits available, you are sure to find something everyone can combine their talents on.

Get crafty!

A few examples of craft gifts that the entire family will really enjoy include sewing machines, Lego building sets, puzzles and tree house sets.

Give memories

Sharing memories you’ve had with your family is just as special as creating new ones with them. Take the many pictures from your smartphone and/or camera and turn them into something tangible.

Personalized clothing

Nothing tells your family you love them like literal words! Socks and shirts are some of the easiest items to find that tell your brother how great he is or your uncle how much cooler he is than your dad.

Get the Perfect Family Gift

With a little bit of time and effort, you can find a wide range of thoughtful gifts that the family or a family member will remember fondly for years to come.

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Cuisinart Automatic Ice Cream Maker

This fully automated ice cream maker can whip up two quarts of your favorite cold treat in 25 minutes. It has a large spout to easily add the family’s favorite ingredients, has a heavy-duty motor and double-insulated freezer bowl, resulting in consistently smooth and delicious ice cream.

Read more

Mont Alpi Stainless Steel Portable Pizza Oven

What’s better than having your family members helping to create and eat delicious home made pizza? There’s nothing like sharing pizza with the family and this portable outside pizza oven can hold up to even the most choosy pizza enthusiasts.

Read more

State Fair Bingo

A great gift for grandparents, everyone will get caught up in the excitement of the balls rolling around in the spinner as the bingo caller announces the next number..

Read more

Portable Badminton and Pickleball Net Set

There’s nothing like a net in the sand or grass to bring out the competition amongst family. A great family reunion gift idea, the adjustable height of the net means you can play badminton, tennis, pickleball and even a modified version of volleyball suitable for kids.

Read more

Echo Smart Speaker with Alexa

The entire family will fall in love with this third generation Echo speaker, which is powered by Dolby for some seriously clear sound and thumping bass..

Read more

Personalized Family Tree Wall Art

A family photo in a sense, this customized artwork is one of the best gifts for strengthening familial bonds.

Read more

Beer Making Kit

Specially designed for first-time brewers, this kit comes with simple instructions, ingredients and equipment. In only 30 minutes you can brew up a batch of your very own beer, ready to drink in 3-4 weeks. This is fun for a family with grown children or extended families. Found at Walmart.com..

Read more

Multi-Device Charging Station

Having so many devices in one home can definitely get frustrating, but with this charging dock station from aliexpress.com, the entire family will breathe a sigh of relief.

Read more

Family of 4 Ring of Love Bronze Sculpture

A great gift for the immediate family, this handcrafted sculpture represents an intertwined family of four, and is one of the best gifts to acknowledge the joy and closeness of family bonds (a gift card can’t do that).

Read more

Betty Crocker Pizza Maker

Popcorn will take a backseat on your family movie night when you bring this pizza maker home. The baking plates are nonstick-coated, making cleanup very easy and the thermostat is self-regulated, giving even the most cooking-averse family members pizza with a perfect golden crust.

Read more

Kimono Waffle Spa Bathrobe

Lightweight but cozy, it is perfect to use year-round, no matter the weather. Not just for use when getting out the shower, it can be used at the pool, spa or when traveling, too.

Read more

Personalized Décor LED Night Light

Customized gifts are some of the best gifts and this LED light is doubly customized. Choose any of the modern-designed, wood letters from the alphabet, like the beginning letter of your family name, for instance.

Read more

Dessert Toppers Sea Salt Collection

These flavored salts may not be the holiday gift family members were expecting, but it is one they won’t know how they lived without.

Read more

Movies Scratch Off Poster

Movie nights are more fun when there’s a common go-to, say for instance watching the top 100 films cinema has produced. This poster is a fun family gift idea that includes classics, but also has award-winning animated movies and modern-day blockbusters.

Read more

Personalized Ceramic Mug

When you don’t know what to get a family member or if you want to get everyone in the family the same gift, this 11-oz. mug is going to fill everyone with joy.

Read more

Watch Ya Mouth Family Edition

A board game that is absolutely hilarious, this is a funny family gift idea that will let you see your family as you never have before. Perfect for 3-10 players ages 8+, players must wear cheek retractors while saying phrases.

Read more

Show Love Family Socks

The perfect gift basket addition or stocking stuffer gift, these socks let friends and family know how much you love them every time they put them on.

Read more

Metal Bucket List

Every family has things they want to do together. Well this gift holds all of those dreams and wishes in one place. A gift that the whole family will want to join in on, this metal bucket is a reminder to work and play with those you love.

Read more

Tic Tac Toe Wood Coffee Table Game

The classic board game gets a classy makeover with this wooden rendition of tic tac toe. Made from solid blond wood, the flattering color fits well with any décor and it encourages interaction. One look at this board on a table and it’s game on.

Read more

Putt-A-Bout Putting Green

For the family who loves golf but can’t get to the course as often as they would like, gift this family their very own putting green. This putting green is 3-feet wide by 9-feet long made of imitation grass with a non-skid foam backing.

Read more

Play Fun-Air Scoop Ball Game

With this US Games Fun-Air Scoop Ball kit from Staples, you and your family will no doubt enjoy hours of playful fun in the backyard or on the beach!

Read more

Play on a Propel Trampoline with Enclosure

There’s nothing like a trampoline for endless entertainment. Both young and older kids, plus even adults, flock to these for hours of laughter and exercise.

Read more

Play Badminton Outdoors

This badminton kit from Walmart can be set up quickly and easily in your own backyard. The full-size collegiate style net means the game is very simple to learn, but real skill takes determination!

Read more

Play Basketball with the Kids

Inspire in your young children, or teenagers, to want to get outside and play a ball game with this 44 inch Portable Basketball System that is a professional-quality basketball hoop from Kohls.

Read more

Spikeball 3-Ball Set

Spikeball is all the rage these days! Bring it to the beach, to the backyard or to the park. Fun for the whole family and easily portable.

Read more

Personalized Family Mugs

These ceramic coffee mugs are the perfect gift for coffee and hot chocolate lovers. You get to create characters of each family member to be printed on these adorable family set of mugs.

Read more