The Best Gifts to Give Parents
Need a present for your parents, or for a new mom or dad? T&C has curated a list of gifts for all.
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When it comes to the tricky realm of gift-giving, certain recipients require a little more thought than others. Parents, of course, are among this group—after all, we literally wouldn’t be here without them. Whether they are our biological family, mentors and friends who helped us grow up, or those raising the next generation, giving them a thoughtful gift is one small way to show how much we appreciate their efforts. From necessities that will make a new parent’s life a little easier to wanderlust-inducing presents to inspire the newly retired mom and dad, we’ve rounded up the best gifts for parents in all stages of life.
Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
For parents (and everyone else, really) who have survived another year of Covid-19, how about a specially etched bottle of Silver Oak wine to toast the end of 2021?
A fire pit is now as essential to winter as a pool was to summer. Get this for the parents you know with a backyard, and they'll likely invite you over for many wintry evenings of fireside cocktails and s'mores.
Take their daily coffee ritual to the next level with a glamorous Gucci pot. Not only is the sleek sheen of the pot the perfect gothic touch, but there are hidden house signatures on it too.
Speaking of fireside evenings, a cozy blanket is obligatory. This luxe option, available in wool or cashmere, comes courtesy of the buzzy, artsy, historic Fife Arms, Scotland's most Instagrammable hotel.
Make sure all of those family recipes get passed down and recorded for posterity with this cookbook-style notebook. With sections for ingredients, instructions, cook times, ratings, and, most importantly, a slot to give credit so everyone remembers that pasta sauce was grandma's specialty.
A chic candle will instantly elevate their space, whether they're running around after the kids, or working from home.
A surefire way to get even the most burned out parents into a celebratory mood.
Clementoni Bal Du Moulin Renoir Jigsaw Puzzle 1000pc
Clementoni Bal Du Moulin Renoir Jigsaw Puzzle 1000pc
A challenging activity that parents can do on their own (with wine) or with their kids (bonus: it'll get everyone away from their phones for a while).
For the parent with an insatiable sweet tooth, Stick With Me, a tiny Nolita shop founded by a Per Se alum, creates delicious and innovative bonbons that look like tiny works of art. It'll be impossible to ever go back to boring boxes of chocolates after this.
Claridge's Cecil Beaton's Cocktail Book
Claridge's Cecil Beaton's Cocktail Book
This cocktail book by London's Claridge's hotel is inspired by the decadent Roaring '20s and chock full of recipes for the era's most famous drinks. Photographs by the iconic 20th century photographer Cecil Beaton, who documented Jazz Age high society's Bright Young Things, run alongside the recipes, making this book as useful as it is collectible.
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Let them display their most cherished memory in this ultra luxurious—and romantic—picture frame.
Help working parents get all of their tech in order with this sleek folio, which has designated pockets for everything—iPad, credit cards, charging cords, AirPods. Plus, you can monogram it for an extra personalized touch.
Staub Cast-Iron Essential French Oven, Rooster Design
Staub Cast-Iron Essential French Oven, Rooster Design
For the couple that loves to cook, this French oven, which is ideal for making risotto, hearty stews, and coq au vin, will be a winter necessity.
For the family that takes board games seriously, this luxe version (with a sleek, grey wood finish and tiles with raised metal lettering) is stylish enough to leave set up so you can play at a moment's notice.
Who wouldn't love a cozy pair of slippers to wear around the house? And since these happen to be waterproof and have grippy treads, they can even go outdoors for leisurely strolls, walking the dog, or grabbing more firewood on a snowy evening.
This may not be the most glamorous of gifts, but as we've all painfully learned, disaster preparedness is an absolute necessity. Help the parents you know—especially those with young families—get a head start on assembling their emergency kit.
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Help infuse an air of calm—or at least a fresh aroma—with this convenient essential oil diffuser.
Wine Awesomeness Subscription
$49 per month for 3 bottles, $79 per month for 6 bottles
Moms and dads will feel like they're traveling the world's great wine regions every month with this subscription box, which brings unexpected bottles from unique winemakers right to their doorstep.
More: The Best Wine Subscription Boxes for Every Type of Wine Lover
Give mom a place to store all of her keepsakes in this beautifully organized jewelry box.
As for dad's beloved watch collection, consider this sleek Smythson box, which is made of luxe crossgrain leather and will safely guard six of his most prized timepieces.
Lauren Hubbard is a freelance writer and Town & Country contributor who covers beauty, shopping, entertainment, travel, home decor, wine, and cocktails.
Leena Kim is an editor at Town & Country, where she covers travel, jewelry, education, weddings, and culture.
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