A Gift Guide For Your Favorite Neighbor

Kindness goes a long way. So if you have great neighbors who you trust with your spare keys and who made quarantine a bit more manageable, show them some love this holiday season! Here are a few gift ideas from Red Barn Mercantile and Penny Post that will help make their spirits bright.

1. A sweet wintery notepad for scribbling notes and making to-do lists feel a little less daunting. (Holiday Notepad,$16)

2. A seasonal candle with notes of cinnamon, cranberry, and evergreen to put them in the holiday spirit. (Joyeux Noel Candle, $24)

3. Sprinkles! Also available in Ugly Christmas Sweater and Blizzard varieties. (Christmas Sequins Sprinkles, $10)

4. A beautiful towel featuring a field guide to Virginia's flora and fauna. (Tea Towel, $20)

5. An ornament that speaks to the times. (Masked Santa, $28)

6. A warm, sophisticated shea butter lotion to combat winter skin. (Hand Creme, $22.50)

7. Festive Christmas tree coasters for their holiday table décor. (Coasters, $20)

8. A set of magical Yule logs to add wondrous rainbow-colored flames to their fireside gatherings. (Magic Yule Log, $26)

9. A traditional yet bold bloody mary mix. (Ordinary Mary, $24)

10. An all-in-one kit for the ultimate hot cocoa. Mini mallows, peppermint stick stirrers, and Hammond's Double Chocolate cocoa. (Cocoa Kit, $30)

11. A bit of a splurge, but too good not to mention. Recently featured in the Washington Post's holiday gift guide, FLÎKR Fire. Safe, portable ambiance, and a solution to wanting s'mores indoors! (FLÎKR Personal Fireplace, $99)

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1. A cheerful card in which you can express your gratitude. This one would be pretty sweet paired with a coffee mug or some hot chocolate. (Have A Cup Of Cheer Card, $6)

2. A delightful book filled with the wisdom of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. With colorful illustrations and quotes that touch on themes of kindness, empathy, self-care, respect, and love, this is the feel-good book we need right now. (Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, $15)

3. A fun ornament for their tree. (Rosebud Motel Key Ornament, $15)

4. A pretty place to scribble notes. (Marigold Everyday Notepad, $16)

5. Popcorn perfection! Poppy's holiday flavors are delightful, and the packaging is so fun and festive. (Butter Almond Toffee Popcorn, $24)

6. A Christmas cracker filled with gold chocolate drops. Soft and sweet, with a hint of vanilla. (Gold Chocolate Festive Cracker, $12)

7. A silly keychain for their keys (or yours.) (Assume Life Key Tag, $10)

8. A sweet and salty hot chocolate to warm them up. (Salted Caramel Drinking Chocolate, $18)

9. A mistletoe mug to get them in the holiday spirit. (Mug, $22)

10. A game with more than 300 entertaining, interesting, and thoughtful questions designed to spark cozy conversation and create the right atmosphere for an ultimate hygge evening. A perfect game to play with friends, family, and neighbors! (The Hygge Game, $24)

Whether they share their baked goods with you or keep your packages safe while you're away, having good neighbors is truly a gift. Make sure they know how grateful you are! 

If you're into this guide or you need help assembling a gift, let us know! It would be our absolute pleasure to earn you the title of best gifter this holiday season.