This holiday shopping season, instead of spending time trying to find the best present for each member of a family, consider purchasing one gift that the whole family can enjoy. This list of the best family gift ideas will help you specially select a gift the whole family will love. We add to this list through out the year, so check this list of the best family gifts made in the USA often.
Made in USA Gifts for the Whole Family
Helpful Tips On Selecting the Perfect Family Gift
While searching for items to include in this list, I kept several things in mind like; the cost of the gift, the age of the children in the family, the family's interests, and I prioritized gifts that encouraged togetherness and/or memory creation.
Cost
This list of great gift ideas includes gifts of all price ranges. I took into consideration the budget of the purchaser. You might have a tight budget this year or several families on your list and are looking for a gift under $25, I have included several. You might be looking to spend more money on a quality made in USA gift, and I have included suggestions in that price range too. Always remember, a family gift will be meaningful now matter what its cost.
Age of the Children in the Family
Most of the whole family gift ideas included in this list are suitable for families with all age ranges. There are products that are great options for family game night and family movie night , and family experiences which can be modified for younger children or older children.
The Family's Interests
Every family has a favorite activity or hobby. Purchasing a gift that supports this quality time together is one of the best family gift ideas. I tried to include gift ideas that can be enjoyed in their own home, or out on a travel adventure. There are classic family games included and some new friendly competition games as well.
This list of the best gift ideas for the entire family is constantly being updated, like all of our other American made gift lists. Let us know in the comments below if there is something specific you are looking for.
Made in USA Gifts for the Whole Family
100 Things to See in the National Parks Book
For the family that likes traveling and road trips, 100 Things To See in the National Parks: Your Guide to the Most Popular Features of the US National Parks is the perfect gift. Stefanie Payne breaks down the National Parks by region giving tips on when to visit, what to see, and how to get to the best sites. All of these tips will help in creating lasting family memories. This book is manufactured in the USA by Simon & Schuster, Inc.
Family PJs
City Threads pajamas now come in sizes for the whole family! They are available in Organic Cotton Pajama Sets, Thermal 2 Piece Long Johns and Thermal Union Suit, all in sizes for men, women, and kids. City Threads high quality comfortable clothing is made in Los Angeles.
Plant Eater Brontosaurus Sculpture
The Plant Eater Brontosaurus Sculpture by metal artist Chris Crooks is a fun gift for the family who has at least one dinosaur enthusiast. Who wouldn't want pet dinosaurs as a gift?! This handcrafted sculpture set includes a mom and child brontosaurs made from 16 gauge cold rolled steel.
Riehle's Select Gourmet Popcorn Variety Popcorn Gift Set
Riehle's Select Gourmet Popcorn is a family owned and run business located in Indiana. Their gourmet stove top popcorn has the highest quality taste and texture.
The Gourmet Variety Popcorn Gift Set is a great family gift. It includes 15 oz jars of eight of their favorite specialty popcorn varieties plus a topping of choice.
There is enough popcorn in this set to last through many family movie nights.
Frost River Cribbage Board
The Frost River Cribbage Board is laser engraved on real wood in Minnesota. It features a map of the Frost River- a favorite canoe route in Duluth, Minnesota. This cribbage board is so beautiful, it can be hung on a wall when not in use. Cribbage is a classic game that I have fund memories of playing with my grandmother. This board is perfect for the next generation to learn on.
Add a deck of made in USA Frost River Deck Cards to make the game complete.
Kettle Pizza GasPro Pizza Oven Kit
Kick family pizza party night up to a whole new level with the Kettle Pizza GasPro Pizza Oven Kit. This is the ideal gift for the family who loves pizza. The GasPro Pizza Oven Kit turns an average gas grill into a pizza oven. It cooks 10 inch pizzzas to perfection. The kit includes a made in USA stainless steel cooking chamber and a 15 inch corderite stone. The finished pizza is similar to a wood fired pizza in taste and texture.
Harry & David Gift Basket
Can't think of a gift for the whole family because everyone has different interests? Well, who doesn't like snacks?! A Harry & David Gift Basket is full of treats. There will be something for everyone in the family's taste. Harry & David even has themed baskets that are perfect for holiday gift giving. You can even add a bottle of wine for the adults!
Personalized Family Hobby ArtÂ
Personalized Family Hobby Art is a gift that a family will surely treasure. This piece of personalized artwork showcases the individual personality of each family member. When you order, you have the option of choosing each persons hobby, skin tone, hair color, and clothing. You can even add the pets. This personalized gift is a fun alternative to the traditional family portrait!
Murbles Outdoor Game
Outdoor games are a fun family gift idea. Murbles is an outdoor game that is played with giant marble like balls, or Murbles. Murbles quickly became my family's favorite game. We love Murbles because it is a fun family game for all ages. We kept Murbles in our car all summer so that the kiddos always had something to do no matter where we were- cookouts, grandma's house, the park. It's even fun to play at the beach and the balls even float. We can't wait to play it in the snow.
White Mountain Puzzles
White Mountain Puzzles have been made in New Hampshire for over 30 years. These jigsaw puzzles are available in a variety of image themes and skill levels which make White Mountain Puzzle a perfect family gift choice. If the family you are buying for vacations around the United States, White Mountain Puzzle has many state themed puzzles. When we are on vacation we buy a state themed puzzle of where we are and frame it when completed to hang on the wall in our family room.
Gift Card or Season Passes to Local Attractions
A gift card or season passes to a local attraction is an ideal gift for the whole family. For a family with young children, a gift card or even season passes to a local zoo or aquarium will create lasting memories. For a family with older kids, a gift card to a local escape room is a great options. A family with kids of all ages would appreciate a gift card or season passes to a local water park or amusement park.
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Board games are fabulous family games!
Cool options, thanks for sharing! I also want to add that the best gift is made with your own hands. You can make postcards with your own hands, there are cool kits for this on the Zipper Gifts website. And perhaps your loved ones will also like this idea, and they come to do everything themselves, using your kit for this 🙂
Catan is one of our favorite games! We have a monthly game night with friends and this is one that we play often. I think games are a great gift. We all could use less screen time and more people time.
Thanks for the ideas!
Great post! I love the giving a present to a whole family. I usually just go with a board game but this list is chock-full of great ideas I will use!