I like to give gifts of light during the season since it is a common holiday theme. This Coleman rechargeable lantern was last year's gift:
https://www.rei.com/product/205212/coleman-classic-recharge-800-lumens-led-lantern

Another gift I loved was a boxed assortment of nice greeting cards, along with stamps and a nice pen.

https://www.amazon.com/Hallmark-Occasion-Handmade-Organizer-Birthday/dp/B079J9NQVM/ref=sr_1_5?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gM9BXz1u0CXWdjU8mtZJYkZ9oGJPF0wY2eLhivFeyW5y606E_d0ZXdsA3MatQzdP1gd431yKyJnbemTJOO6cpLguxruvqWeY32oCXqMJie3jFKq-PEUGvpUl_EaazLluASbMm4_NBCRsFaM9GtuGROiirE27PaF4CUlYK_k-DE1G6fQgZB3XEORNlIsGRFYp8EYnVd9tbfqCDxh0kF7z4JzCHts0iLk-1QzHp5XIFAcNQwi0tGwLaXqLpwFNvtSaZdIbzKkY0AJZFP3Y5GB2h8ubGPqkIzlBEGqpXtad6Uw.IJKhcsOeKWtW2YMMxbqLLVVNjfvjpE1zGe0l_Omkjh4&dib_tag=se&hvadid=694005656327&hvdev=c&hvexpln=67&hvlocphy=9190075&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=11456959610913476774--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=11456959610913476774&hvtargid=kwd-444082559661&hydadcr=11310_13307366&keywords=amazon%2Bboxed%2Bgreeting%2Bcards&qid=1730068578&sr=8-5&th=1

My brother gave all his siblings a mesh cast iron pot scrubber like this one about 8 years ago, and I use it every single day and love it:

https://www.amazon.com/Cast-Iron-Skillet-Cleaner-Cookware-Square/dp/B0711SDCGY/ref=asc_df_B0711SDCGY/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=692875362841&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8259646017214504555&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9190075&hvtargid=pla-2281435177618&psc=1&mcid=3ac89c0f50f6324b8493ff999bab7e07&hvocijid=8259646017214504555-B0711SDCGY-&hvexpln=73

Anonymous wrote:Heated vest! Love mine.

What brand do you like? This could be great for my parents. Thanks!

Anonymous wrote:I used to give:
-box of cards and stamps
-detergent
-nice shampoos and conditioners

People send cards? Through the mail?

Belt bag for working out, walking dog, etc.

Anonymous wrote:A heated throw has been well-received by everyone.

Just bought one of these. It was an impulse buy at Costco. Pretty great.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Self care gift baskets (lotions, candles, body spray, etc)
Dish or pot sets, Tupperware utensil sets
Coffee tea gift basket
Comforter/sheet set
Slippers, glove and scarf set

No no scented crap!!!

Agreed.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Trader Joe's giftcard.

Yes! From a poor person, this would be absolutely great!

Pp here. Thanks, I have been giving them to teachers, coaches, relatives and friends for years with very positive feedback. Something for everyone!

I used to give:
-box of cards and stamps
-detergent
-nice shampoos and conditioners

Anonymous wrote:Trader Joe's giftcard.

Yes! From a poor person, this would be absolutely great!

Trader Joe's giftcard.

Anonymous wrote:Self care gift baskets (lotions, candles, body spray, etc)
Dish or pot sets, Tupperware utensil sets
Coffee tea gift basket
Comforter/sheet set
Slippers, glove and scarf set

No no scented crap!!!

Good-quality collapsible grocery boxes.

https://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Grocery-Shopping-Bags-Pack/dp/B081SLGVK7/ref=asc_df_B081SLGVK7/

A NODPOD. I swear it has changed my life. It’s a weighted sectioned eye mask that puts light pressure on your eyes and won’t fall off your face. If I wake up in the middle of the night nothing can get me back to sleep except putting this thing over my eyes.