Outdoorsy Gifts for Anyone

At YardKit, we love gift-giving, especially when the perfect present is also an environmentally-friendly choice. Here are a few timeless choices that will help you find something for everyone. 

Before the panic of last-minute mall trips and overnight rush shipping calculations set in, take a look at our roundup of outdoor-minded gifts, most under $40. Peruse below to find something even the most impossible-to-shop for in-law or that friend who has everything will love. Being YardKit, we leaned towards environmentally friendly products that help people enjoy the great outdoors.

We've even *starred* those you can overnight on Amazon Prime. Get your shopping done this weekend, then treat yourself to some time in the fresh air.

For your Book Club Buddy

From cheerful paper goods to nature-inspired scents, these affordable gifts are the perfect mix of luxury-meets-bookworm. 

01 Delfonics Quitterie Multifunctional Pouch, $15*
02 Cavallini Papers & Co., Inc. Succulents Pencil Set, $11*
03 Kala Modern Wash Icelandic Moss Soap, $9
04 Foraged Flora by Louesa Roebuck, $27.96*
05 Brooklyn Candle Studio Fern + Moss Minimalist Candle, $24

For Your Coworker at this year's office party

Forgo the Starbucks gift cards this year and surprise your coworker with a nature-inspired treat they've never seen before. 

01 Pollinator Push Garden $18
02 Poppin White + Gold Tip-Top Rollerball Pens $12
03 San Francisco-ground Lady Falcon Coffee Care Package $24.25
04 McCrea’s Flavor Family Caramels $14.95
05 Valerie Confections + Edible Gardens Nature Is Slow chocolate $10

For the friend with a Green Thumb

Wondering how to show your gratitude for those freshly cut flowers and home-grown tomatoes you get throughout the year? Try these gifts for avid gardeners who aren't afraid to get their hands dirty.

01 West Elm Modern Copper Watering Can $69
02 Burgon and Ball RHS Chrysanthemum Secateurs $34*
03 Wild & Wolf V&A William Morris Bower Enamel Mug $11.95
04 Frontgate Classic Garden Tool Set $119
05 Postal Co Rain Cape ¥41,040

For more of an Inside Gardener

Some of us just don't have a green thumb — or living spaces with room for gardening. Here are a few ideas for those who'd rather stay inside and admire the great outdoors from a cozy couch. 

01 Zwitscherbox Motion Sensor Bird Songs €55.00
02 Meredith Metcalf handmade Flat Rim Pots $140
03 The Kinfolk Notecards Bundle $40
04 Urban Outfitters Glass Plant Mister $14
05 West Elm Enamel + Copper Vases $19 + $59

For the Outdoor Entertainer

Give a thanks worthy of a year of barbeques, pool parties, and candlelit dinner gatherings (and ensure you score an invitation back in 2018).

01 Short Stack recipe bundles Eggs, Tomatoes & Strawberries $38
02 Big Green Egg Small Egg Charcoal Grill $565
03 Chilewich Placemats Indoor-Outdoor Placemats in Metallic Lace $33.50
04 Krewe St. Louis polarized sunglasses $275
05 West Elm Stacking Cacti Glasses $55

Or, for the Garden-Loving Lush

Know someone who's skillset is more along the lines of imbibing, rather than hosting? Keep your especially fun family members and friends happy with these indulgent treats. 

01 The Henry David Throw with carrier from Kauffman Mercantile $89
02 Curonian Modern Parnidis Fire Pit $39
03 The Kinfolk Home edition $35
04 Uncommon Goods Stake Outdoor Wine Glasses $19.99
05 NOVICA Handmade Natural Cotton Hammock $89.24*

01 The Henry David Throw with carrier from Kauffman Mercantile $89
02 Curonian Modern Parnidis Fire Pit $39
03 The Kinfolk Home edition $35
04 Uncommon Goods Stake Outdoor Wine Glasses $19.99
05 NOVICA Handmade Natural Cotton Hammock $89.24*

For the secret Architect at Heart

Know someone who cuts vegetables in perfectly proportioned pieces? Takes free walking tours when visiting a new town? Is still holding onto a day planner or sketchbook? They're likely a design-lover who will appreciate a gift that is unquestionably cool. 

01 The Monocle Travel Guide $15
02 Warby Parker Percy eyeglasses $95
03 Coolhaus ice cream sammies 6-pack $59.99
04 Topo Designs Accessory Bag $17
05 Best Made Co. The Map Notebook $28
06 Caran D'ache Ballpoint Pen $32.99*

For the fellow Kit-Lover

Okay, we're clearly showing our bias here, but we really love a good hands-on activity. Here are a few gifts that will keep on giving, with quality time and cool treats long after the holiday is over. 

01 Terrain Firestarter Kit $32
02 Avant Garden Succulent Wreath Making Kit $55
03 Urban Agriculture Cilantro Cooler Cocktail Kit $45.95
04 Sneeboer Garden Tool Maintenance Kit $54.75
05 Modern Sprout Garden Jar Asian Herb Kit $54

DIY's to Make Yourself, for anyone

Save lots this holiday season by crafting a few thoughtful gifts yourself if you're the handy one in the relationship.

01 Hand Salve
02 Garden Markers
03 Hello Doormat
04 Seed Packets
05 Farmers Market Bag

For the Active Tots

It's hard to compete with screen time, but these gifts are sure to make any kid happy. 

01 Leatherbound The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett $13.40*
02 Yoox Antti Kalevi Pairs game $38
03 Hearthsong Wonder Golf Portable Adjustable Putting Green $70
04 Whimsy & Spice S'mores Kit $18
05 HaPe Playfully Delicious Gourmet Grill $114

Send one of these to a friend? Think of something we missed? Share in the comments!