This season, forgo the promotional water bottle for something a little more special. Keep scrolling to see some fun and functional gift ideas that any recipient will love.
This year's annual holiday party ideas feature is sponsored by Interactive Entertainment Group, a nationwide event production company offering innovative entertainment and technology-driven experiences for corporate events and activations.
Tommy Bahama Candle

Who says the holidays can’t smell like a beach vacation? The Antique Gold six-wick candle from Tommy Bahama ($89) features an island-inspired scent in a palm-print vessel.
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12 Days of Murray’s Cheese

There’s nothing more festive than 12 days of cheese, and this delicious countdown ($65) from Murray’s Cheese contains treats including Parmigiano-Reggiano, manchego, cheddar, and more, plus jams and crackers.
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Crayola Flowers

Crayola and Mrs. Bloom's, an international importer and distributor of freshly cut flowers, recently launched Crayola Flowers. Through the platform, consumers can purchase colorful blooms (ranging from $49 to $150), with a portion of the proceeds from every sale donated to a participating nonprofit of their choice, such as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, One Tree Planted, On Our Sleeves, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, and more. ​​Geared toward nonprofit fundraising administrators, the Crayola Flowers platform enables any nonprofit to create and share their custom flower shop. Proceeds donated to the organization can range from 10% to 50% or more.
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Delysia Chocolatier’s Cookies from Santa Truffles

The truffles in Delysia Chocolatier’s 16-piece collection ($65.95) are a tribute to beloved Christmas cookies—snickerdoodle, chocolate chip, gingerbread, and double fudge peppermint. Plus, a personalized “Letter from Santa” with the recipient's name and city is included.
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Matis Backgammon

From luxury design house L’OBJET, this traditional handcrafted backgammon set ($1,500) is a step up from reindeer games with inlaid natural wood, ivory pieces, and suede backing.
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Bowers & Wilkins Headphones

British audio brand Bowers & Wilkins recently introduced its Px8 noise-canceling wireless headphones ($699) in luxe Royal Burgundy leather with gold detailing.
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Peace by Piece

Corporate gifting company Peace by Piece connects small, local makers with buyers, partnering with nonprofits and social enterprises focused on empowering women, creating jobs for underserved communities, developing a more sustainable world, and growing equity in education. Organizations such as Thistle Farms, Prodigal Pottery, and Itza Wood create handcrafted gifts, often from upcycled, recycled, or organic materials.
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Dewar’s Double Double 37

Honoring the Speyside region in Scotland, Dewar’s Double Double 37 ($1,799) is a blended malt made from a mixture of single malt whiskies aged 37 years and finished in Oloroso sherry casks. This rare, limited-edition whisky with notes of cinnamon, honey, and vanilla is paired with Masséna tumblers from Baccarat to create a decadent gift set. Double Double 37 is the first of four rare whiskies in the brand’s Collector's Series, which will be released over consecutive years, with the second in the series due to launch in 2024, the third in 2025, and the fourth and final in the series in 2026.
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iLOLA’s Tea Disc Essentials Set

Elevate anyone’s tea game with this tea set from iLOLA ($97), which is known for creating compact, ready-to-steep discs made of loose-leaf teas. It contains an infuser, a thermos that’s designed to house the brand's tea discs, and two tea flavors (there are 12 to 15 tea discs per box).
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inKind

Use the inKind app to send the foodies on your list a gift card with a personalized message that can be redeemed at more than 1,000 restaurants in major cities across the U.S.—from Michelin-starred restaurants to local bars.
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