We love to give Smartwool or Darn Tough socks as gifts. They’re the best socks—they’re mostly wool and last forever, keep feet dry and warm, and it seems most people don’t treat themselves to high quality socks. You can find them on sale at REI Outlet or Sierra Trading Post for anywhere from 20 and with a lot of funky/cute designs to choose from. We also include a message about keeping toes warm, etc., and they are pretty inexpensive to mail in a bubble mailer. Answer from georgia134 on reddit.com
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DVO
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Neighbor Gifts That Aren’t Loaded With Sugar
Another cute idea is to gift a bag of tortilla chips with your favorite cheese dipping sauce and say something like “You are ‘nacho’ ordinary neighbors!”. You can also go with something delicious- for the nose! I love this cute idea- “Enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of Christmas” ...
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A Hundred Affections
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35 Classy But Cheap Neighbor Christmas Gifts +Free Printable Tags
December 14, 2023 - Need quick, inexpensive Christmas gift ideas for neighbors & coworkers? Here are 35 clever, cheap, easy ideas, many non-food & under $10. Perfect for 2022!
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What are some non- food/beverage frugal holiday gift ideas?
We love to give Smartwool or Darn Tough socks as gifts. They’re the best socks—they’re mostly wool and last forever, keep feet dry and warm, and it seems most people don’t treat themselves to high quality socks. You can find them on sale at REI Outlet or Sierra Trading Post for anywhere from $10 to $20 and with a lot of funky/cute designs to choose from. We also include a message about keeping toes warm, etc., and they are pretty inexpensive to mail in a bubble mailer. More on reddit.com
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Christmas Neighbor Gifts
I often give roasted pecans. Costco has a great price on bulk halves. I grab a decorative jar from Homegoods for about $2-3 each. Just toss the pecans in melted butter (or olive oil for vegetarians) and sprinkle genreously with kosher salt and a dusting of sugar. They are an amazing salty/but-not-quite-sweet snack. More on reddit.com
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What to get neighbors for Christmas?
I always appreciate homemade baked goods, especially Christmas cookies. There’s no wrong gift here, but also don’t feel like you need to give anything. A thoughtfully worded Christmas card is great too. More on reddit.com
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What is a small thing to gift that is not food?
I like getting sampler boxes of tea. Where I live, they come in fancy boxes, and there’s many different flavours. So it’s still a consumable/comfy vibe just like chocolate but zero calories. More on reddit.com
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Home and Kind
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Gifts for Neighbors & Co-Workers: 2023 Gift Guide – Home and Kind
November 9, 2023 - Peppermint Swig Cookies: Swig cookies are the best, and this peppermint version is ideal for the holiday season! Trader Joe's Dish Soap and Sponges: Looking for another non-food gift idea?
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The Craft Patch
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Non-Food Christmas Neighbor Gift Idea
So I bought a few packages of Band-Aids, some lip balm, breath mints, hand sanitizer, wrinkle release spray, and other fun little items I found in the stocking stuffer and travel sections of Target and filled each little stocking with useful gifts that are perfect for giving to those ...
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Liddiard Home Furnishings
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15 Inexpensive, Non-Food Neighbor Gifts | Liddiard Home Furnishings
August 16, 2023 - A festive winter mug is the perfect gift for a neighbor. Who wouldn't want to cozy up with a mug of hot cocoa or apple cider on a cold, winter night? Plus, they can use this gift all year!
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The Pioneer Woman
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Make It Merry: Cute Homemade Christmas Gifts for Everyone on Your List
December 2, 2025 - Want to really wow someone this Christmas? By mixing food-safe resin with wood, you can create beautiful, one-of-a-kind boards that double as kitchen workhorses and decorative statement pieces. Add swirls of color or embedded festive touches. Get the tutorial at Mod Podge Rocks. ... Easy to make and easy to love, this handmade gift will fill someone's home with holiday warmth and cozy vibes.
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Reddit
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r/Gifts on Reddit: Christmas Neighbor Gifts
October 19, 2024 -

I'm on a smallish cul de sac, 9 houses to gift to. Most people do neighbor gifts, and I enjoy participating as well. I give to everyone.

In years past I've done a nice ornament and a bunch of Lindt truffles. But I need to mix it up. I'm thinking a smoked finishing salt and a savory and sweet compound butter? It feels a little small maybe?

Gifts are all over the place in price, so I just come up with an idea and run with it. Most people don't drink, so wine or something is out. It's an elderly religious neighborhood (no one pushes it, just when we have neighborhood BBQs no alcohol is brought). I tried those Ferrero Roche pineapples on sparkling cider, but they fell off like right away too haha.

PS I've tried making wine salt and bourbon salt with the feedback that they aren't worth the effort.

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Pinterest
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Homemade Neighbor Gifts
Discover Pinterest’s best ideas and inspiration for Homemade neighbor gifts. Get inspired and try out new things. ... You Won't Believe These DIY Christmas Gifts for Coworkers!
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Everyday Reading
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25+ Gifts for Neighbors (that aren't food!) - Everyday Reading
3 weeks ago - Conduct a neighborhood food/toy drive – The person that suggested it said they all go drop it off together and then go to the nearby theater together and drink hot cocoa. That sounds like a really fun night my whole family would love! Suggest a local charity instead of gifts – I’ve heard of neighborhoods doing this and love the idea! Get a rented dumpster for everyone to dump Christmas trash in – Everyone knows how much trash builds up during the holidays.
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30+ Classy But Cheap Neighbor Christmas Gifts +Free ...
December 14, 2023 - Are you looking for quick, inexpensive Christmas gift ideas for neighbors, coworkers, teachers, etc.? Here are 35 clever, cheap, easy ideas, many non-food & many under $10.
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Country Living
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13 Best Christmas Gifts for Neighbors (Even If You Don't Know Them Very Well)
December 16, 2024 - These fun and inexpensive Christmas gifts for neighbors you can buy or DIY are thoughtful and include non food Christmas gifts for neighbors too.
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Pretty Providence
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Easy Neighbor Christmas Gifts with Free Printable Tags
December 6, 2023 - Everyone will love these easy neighbor Christmas gifts. Everything from a free movie night to homemade treats, with free printable gift tags!
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Southern Living
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The 46 Best Gifts To Show Your Neighbors Some Southern Hospitality
November 26, 2025 - When you want to bring a little token of thanks for the invitation to your neighbor’s holiday party or for feeding your cat while you are away, we love to keep a closet stocked with little gifts you can just grab and go. We put together this list of stocking stuffers that can double as small, easy gifts to keep on hand for any occasion. Carrie Honaker is a food and travel writer who loves to lavish thoughtful gifts on her neighbors whether that be a tin filled with homemade confections or a board game you can learn and play together.
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NYTimes
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Wirecutter's Ultimate Guide to the Best Gifts
November 7, 2025 - We’ve pulled our all-time favorite gifts — for every recipient, across all price ranges — into these ultimate guides.
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How Does She
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Over 36 Neighbor Gift Ideas…and Counting!
July 27, 2022 - I’m giving homemade (though not by me) goat’s milk soap and chocolate-covered pretzels. Other non-food ideas people on my list are getting (made by me this time): personalized stationery and fridge magnets.
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WholeFoodFor7
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Non-treat Neighbor & Teacher Gifts - WholeFoodFor7
December 19, 2018 - So, for the last few years we have explored non-treat neighbor and teacher gifts. Here are some of our favorites: A follower gave me this suggestion this year and I loved it! Super easy, no cooking or sewing involved, just assembling! Also pretty inexpensive, mine came out to around $3 each, but it depends mostly on how much you get your mason jars and ribbon from. Basically, it’s a Christmas popurri kit – contains items you boil in water over the stove and it makes your house smell magical.